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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1963-10-24, Page 134Z...1. "P.7.` Page 13 Times-Advocate SUGAR AND SPICE Dispensed by Smiley Lucan Dam model features authority night here He'll sing .about it .14.trfleatittaViele 7a:, .-C;r5:'. 'Take your choice' night A scale model of the dollar dam to be erected at parkhill will highlight an in- formal conservation night apon- Stir-ea by the Ausable Conser- vation Authority in Lucan- next Tuesday, .Octoher ?9, The meeting, first of as kind undertaken by the authority, will previde the general public In the Lucan area with an opportunity to view and discuss the work of the authority and to consider local conservation problems, according to Lorne Hay, Hen- sail, chairman of the public re- Stump panel on `Biddulph' Wiens advisory board. In addition to the model of the dam —probably the auth- ority's most ambitious project in its 17-year history — dis- plays will feature the Penfield Creek plan, the Lucan ,conser- vation area, and Information on grassed waterways, municipal drain erosion controls, farm Ponds and similar programs, The meeting will also feature a panel discussion by local con- servation officials and apicture Presentation on conservation practices. The authority hopes that the casual type of meeting planned, as opposed to a formal pre- sentation, will attract an in- terested audience who will dis- cuss conservation work with members of the conservation body and become better ac- quainted with its achievements and objectives, The meeting will be held in the Lucan arena auditorium be- ginning at 71.30 p.m. What a difference a few weeks can make in this country! It is no wonder that Canadians carry on a deep, lingering, tongue-tied, love affair with their native land. And they do. Believe me, they do, although you'd never know it from casual observa- tion. They may sally to Flor- ida and Mexico and Europe, but most of them would be sad beyond endurance if they were suddenly told they were to be banished forever from Canada, About eight weeks ago, we drove out to visit friends at their cottage. It was the lush, bosomy end of summer, and the evening air was tropical. We slowed to cross the bridge, and the ever-present, ever- Intent anglers peered with pa- tience at the black little river, Rec news no sign of life. Steely water around green-clumped islamis. Silver sand. Black and blue sky. Cottages, boarded up and blank-faced. It was lonely and bleak and beautiful. When we came to the cot- Cage, away down the shore road, and saw the yellow lights shin -ing, It was a good feeling, Inside, there was agreat, glOwa log fire, a warm welcome, friendly faces, and the geed rich smells of rye and turkey and perfumed women. * * * And again, like decent Can- adians, nobody made any crude remarks about what a beauti- ful evening It was, how lucky we were to live in this demi- paradise, or anything as foreign and sentimental as that. We just stuffed ourselves with food and drink, and went home, Maybe we all had too much Bliss Carman, William Wilfred CaMpbel and Archibald Lamp- man, when we were in school. Maybe we're just undemonstra- tive. But surely there is no nation on the face of this earth that loves its country so much, and sings about it so little. That's why I'm going to sing out once in a while, however cracked tile voice, or corny the tune, or bored the audience. Maybe I can incite enough people to form at least a quartet. hysteria, slashing color across the sky with the ferocity of a Van Gogh. And the water, darkening its blue, looked up longingly, and the sun flung across it, disdainfully, a few scarlet and gold streamers. And we lounged, in shorts and bare feet, shirtless and wordless, too lazy and =tent to get up and go In, even when the sun took a deep breath and went down like a bomb, away out at the end of the water. Like good Canadians, we ac- cepted the splendor of the eve- ning with decent restraint. No- body sang a sonnet to the setting sun, Nobody was impelled to sing a dirge to dying summer. It was admitted, upon the urg- ing of a couple of the more flamboyant types, that it sure was a swell night, before we gathered the k i d s and went home, * Just the other night we went back to the same beach for dinner with some friends at their cottage. The air wasfair- ly curdling. The car heater felt good. When we reached the little bridge, there were no fishermen, but we stopped to look at the late gold sun on the little black river. And high, away up, went over a wavery V of geese, a lovely sight. Along the beach, there was and the birds chortled and the frogs krurnphed, Along the beach, golden girls walked, and brawn urchinspad- died, and fat ladies slumped in deck chairs, and teen-agers looked sophisticated, and dogs ran over sleeping old gentle.. men, and people waved and water lapped and motors roar- ed and hot dogs smelled good, * * * When we arrived, our friends, about a dozen of them, sprawled under a vast, sighing pine tree, drinking chilled sauterne and eating dill pickles. Their child- ren and ours, from toddlers to bantam delinquents, prowled and squabbled and begged bites of pickle and demanded one last swim, and laughed and cried and wet their diapers and bothered their moms. Out over the lake, the sun, almost, gone, had a moment of Mrs. M. White ' •. .1-16w to send your son to college— without feeling the pinch! YIST Friday night many Lucan re- sidents wished they could be In more than one place at the same time but they had to, "take their choice" — the official opening of new Biddulpli school, the ad-' dress at the Shakespearean Theatre, Stratford, or the CWL, bazaar and tea at the Com- munity Memorial Centre, Lu- can. Parents of children going to the new school and those wish- ing to see through the building chose the official opening. Those wishing to see the Shakespearean Theatre, hear the Rev. W. J, Platt DD Lon- don, England, vice-president of the British and Foreign Bible Society and the choir from the London College of Bible and Missions, went to Stratford. Among this group were three carloads from the United Church and two from the Ang- lican. In the July 4 TA edition, Saint sbur y's correspondent, reported how a local Biddulph farmer was mystified, as to why one of his cows was producing so little milk and of how the mystery was solved when the man's sons discovered a sly fawn helping Itself to the milk. The story gave Lucan's cor- respondent an idea for the CFPL TV program, "Act Fast", so she sent in, "Fawn steals Bid- dulph cow's milk." All was plain sailing for the panel until they came to the word "Bid- dulph", which stumped them. Strange to say, in spite of the close proximity of London and Biddulph townships and of all the recent publicity of Biddul- ph's 1880 murder, all the mem- bers of the panel declared they had never even heard of the place before. . . photo by Rudy Engel MR. AND MRS. THOMAS GARY McFALLS The remaining Lucanites helped to swell the huge, crowd that attended the CWL's bazaar and tea where refreshments were exhausted twice. The $5 door prize went to ErnieO'Neil, Lucan, the transistor radiowas won by Tom Benn, Lucan and the doll dressed in dollar bills, to Barbara Crunnican, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Crunnican, RR 2 London. A. E. Pym, C.L.U. Representative EXETER Tel: 235.0395 A college education is more than a matter of pride and accomplishment. In today's highly specialized and technical world it is an absolute necessity. But the question is how to finance it? One of the surest ways of building a fund for the higher education of your son is to plan ahead with. Manufacturers Life Insurance. By investing in a Manufacturers Life Participa- ting Policy you get a double safeguard. Your savings accumulate on a planned basis—and they grow through earned dividends and guaranteed interest. By the time your son graduates from high school, your equity can be large enough to finance his higher education, At the same time, you know that should you die before your son enters university—there will be sufficient funds available for this purpose. Talk to a representative from Manufacturers Life about this important ambition of yours. He will he able to show you how you can accomplish your goal without feeling the pinch. Call him today! Twin stands with groom Ferns, baskets of white mums and red carnations and lighted candelabra, formed the setting in the Bishop Cronyn Memorial Church, London at 3 pm Satur- day, Oct 12, for the double- ring marriage ceremony when the Rev. T. D, B, Ragg united in wedlock Marlyne Raison and Thomas Gary McFalls. •ove. ••• Personal items INSURANCE COMPANY 12.63 The big event at the arena this week is the Area Minor Hockey Coaches Leadership Clinic. This will be held at the arena next Saturday commenc- ing at 9:00 am. Coaches will be attending from Chatham, In- gersoll, Sarnia, Thedford,Cen- tralia, Hespeler, London, Pe- trolia, Pt, Edward, Forest, Lu- can and Aylmer. This clinic is being held for the purpose of inculcating in the leaders a wholesome philo- sophy toward minor hockey. There are still a few openings for prospective coaches if any- one wishes to attend. The fee is $4,00 and this includes lunch, Last Thursday a successful family night was held in the Community Hall sponsored by the WI. Friday night last a bazaar sponsored by the CWL was held in the same location. Next Friday Oct. 20 the Lions Club hold their regular monthly dance at the arena. The follow- ing Wednesday night they hold their anniversary Stag. The regular Saturday night dances are still very popular and it looks as though they will remain so. Hockey practices have begun in all divisions and, judging by the enthusiasm, verykeen com- petition will be shown again this year, buried at Birr Mrs. Mabelle White, 67, wi- dow of the late Seymour White, died suddenly Sunday Oct 20, at her late residence, Lot 15 Con- cession 13, London Township. The body rested at the Murdy Funeral, Lucan, until noon Wed. Oct. 23, then to Birr UC,where the Rev. Bruce Grey conducted funeral services at 2pm.Inter- ment was in Birr United Ceme- tery. Pallbearers included Ken and Bev Robb, Don McComb, Don Moorehouse, Bill Walls and Norman White. Mrs. White is survived by three sons and two daughters, Ronald, Neil, and Kenneth of London Township, Edna (Mrs. Jack Adams) of London Town- ship, Frances (Mrs. A. W. Kla- hsen) of Wingliarn, also two sis- ters Maude (Mrs. Chariton Robb) of Lobo, Olive Frances (Mrs. Jud Moorehouse) of In- wood. Mrs. White was the former Ma.belle Edna Brumwell, daugh- ter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Jacob Brumwell, Highway 4, near Birr. She was a faithful member of the Birr Unit ed Church and the Birr WI. 1.1.1110.11.1011.1f11.... •RMISISIN 1.1111.1V...11••••••••..m...1921.130 Mr. James Avery has pur- chased and moved into the house formerly owned by the late Will Downing, Alice St. Mrs. John Knight of Kintore, the former Lillian Hardy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hardy of Lucan, last Sat. night appeared on the "Take Your Choice" TV program and did exceptionally well for her church group. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Westman left on Tuesday to spend the win- ter at the Egerton Nursing Home. At present Mrs. West- man is in the London Home and Mr. Westman at Craigholme, Ailsa Craig. 4‘.),"".'*.'*4s"WaiMilP .................................... 111 fig .` el?..Y444 i7,31515.4?1*x.r. '014 ; UP'i,. • • • • • at a - - Granton WI host to grandmothers At the grandmothers' meeting of the Granton WI roll call was answered by modelling their oldest hat. Each grandmother was presented with a corsage. Mrs. Wesley Shier received the prize for the oldest grand- mother. Others receiving pri- zes were Mrs. Douglas Tuttle, Mrs. Bert Nixon, Mrs. William Allan,Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and rs. Chester Gorvett. Mrs. George Wilson spoke on the motto, "Memory is a won- derful treasure if you know how to use it". Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Car- man Dann were historic re- search and current events con- veners, the former reading an account of Canada's settlers and the latter giving a reading. During the business session, the executive was named as a committee to plan for the Gran- ton WI fiftieth anniversary to be held in 1964. WI marks family night ea,:imei.ataaalaa.x.e'ekw - STRATO CHIEF 2-DOOR SEDAN PARISIENNE SAFARI 6-PASSENGER STATION WAGON Onoe you see it... ono you try it The family night meeting of Lucan WI convened by Mrs. T. A. Watson and Mrs. Jack Murdy was held in the com- munity Memorial Centre Thursday night. The speaker, Mrs. Murray Hodgins, president of North Middlesex WI took as her theme part of the Mary Stewart Col- lect, ` Let us take time for all things". Notice was given of the work shop to be held at Ailsa Craig Nov. 8. It was decided to hold a card party every other Wednesday the date of the first one to be decided later. The evening closed with pro- gressive euchre. The prizes went to Doris Culbert, ladies high, Mrs. J. R. Murray (playing a man's card) men's high, Mrs. Guy Ryan, ladle's low and John Park, men's low. thin t I C b Install executive of CG1T group At the CGIT meeting last Tuesday, the leader, Mrs. Mur- ray Hodgins, installed the fol- lowing officers: president, Judy Coughlin, first vice, Marilyn Hearn; secretary, WendyCron- kite and treasurer, Nancy Park. Final plans for the basket drive Oct. 19 (or 26 if wet) were made. It was reported the 144 boxes of licorice all sorts had been sold and it was voted to order more. It was suggested the group have a hay ride party and a tentative date of Nov. 1 was set. Judy Coughlin led in the wor- ship service, the theme of which was Harvest Thanksgiving. Mrs. Robert Stutt continued her talks on the "Value of First Aid in the Home", and the leader, her talk to the beginners on i What it means to be a member of the CGIT". FOX FOUND RABID The fox, which caused so much excitement Tuesday, Oct 8 when it attacked three Lucan dogs, has been found to be rabid so the dogs had to be put to death. Second Anniversary aka, kaea4aRraa, . '?4,';',•:',1c- .0 On my second anniversary, as proprietor of the Shamrock Restaurant, Lucan, I would like to take this opportunity of thank ,- ing my many customers for their patronage in the past and of soliciting their support in the future, LAUReettAN 4-DOOR SEDAN 0 TOM WELLER 227-4489 LUCAN Treasure Chest Luean'S Gift Shop Mra. J. S. Radcliffe 227-4102 Lucan Mir rv. PAAISIENNE SPOT COUPE PUNTING Pontiac for '64 has even °iore t:rnkyeatieielit Canada's roast wanted cart A. distinctively restyled grille etriplia,. sizes the unique, ever,' and-under headlights,. And Pontiac's choke is the widest ever, See then) soon and you'll agree . . ""nothing less will dot' i uopess Car..:04 40,'..:tin GENgRAL MOTORS VALUE See your Pontiac "Excitement" dealer today TAYLOR MOTORS LIMITED While Alarming at the big le Reitall Sale, now in full swing, take advantage Of the Treasure Chest's Pre- ChriSttnasSale else. ZURICH EXETER. Two boys paddle 18-mile journey Scoutmaster Earl Carling, his daughter Leslie, four scouts, a car, and trailer with canoe on top set out for the holiday weekend at Batiste Lake last Friday, Saturday morning Jim McIn- tosh and Paul Steacy set out their first class 18 mile canoe journey and did not arrive back until 10;30 pm Sunday evening. They will be required to hand In an account of their trip, with an accompanying map. Back at camp, Leroy Ma- guire and Ken Latta set up camp and did the cooking. The next activity will beScout Apple Day, Sat. Oct. 26. PIGEON CONVENTION Mr, and MrS. Frei* Hardy flew to Chicago Thursday to be two of the 2,000 Who attended the American Racing Pigeon Union convention held in Chic- ago. This convention was Much larger than the Ohe held re- cently in Teronto, with fanciers present from all over the USA and Canada. bailees ,dinner 8, !mallet:ma •and tours Made it a happy occasion, Newspaper advertising is printed salesmanship that brings to eetisuiners news Of products, The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hotson of Grand Bend and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs Harold McFalls of Main St., Lucan, Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor- length gown of white French peau de sole. The bodice was highlighted by a shallow scoop neckline, silhouetted with ap- pliques of delicate French gui- pure lace and by long, sheath sleeves. The full-flowing bouf- fant skirt cascaded, from triple pleats at either side of the waist, from a front panel, en- hanced by appliques of the same lace, and flowing to a romantic chapel train. To complete her ensemble the bride wore a French pure silk finger-tip veil, caught up by a Queen's crown headpeice of seed pearls and shimmering crystals. She car- ried a white lace-trimmed Bi- ble, crested with red sweet- heart rose buds and stephanotis and adorned by a small gold brooch belonging to her great- great-grandmother. Miss Margaret Hotson, sister of the bride, of Grand Bend as maid of honor and Miss Norma Langrell of Toronto and Mrs. Clayton Peter of London, as bridesmaids were gowned alike in bright red brocade, street- length gowns with bow head- pieces, matching accessories and carrying cascades of white shasta daisies and feathered red carnations. Little four-year-old Brenda McFalls, niece of the groom, made a charming little flower girl in a white peau de sole gown with red sash and large bow, a white bow headpiece and carrying a basket of white porn porn mums and red feath- ered mums. The bride's five- year-old brother, Joe Hotson in his white suit, made an equal- ly charming ring bearer. Larry McFalls of London was best man for his twin brother and John Hotson of Grand Bend and Thomas Brooke of London were ushers. The church organist provided traditional wedding music and accompanied the soloist, Miss Mary Ellen Thiel' of London who sang the "Wedding Prayer" and "0 Perfeat Love". At a reception held in the Colonial Hotel, Grand Bend the bride's mother received in a blue lace street-length gown, matching accessories, pink rose bud corsage and mink stole. She was assisted by the groom's mother In a blue bro- cade street-length a rr s em bl e with Matching accessories and a deep pink rose bud, corsage. For a honeymoon trip to New York the bride changed to a red suit of French arepe with black accessories and white corsage. The young couple will Make their home on Main St,, Lucan. Guests were present from Lions Head, Toronto, Dresden, Ilainilton, London, Dorchester and Lucan. BRIDE-ELECT FETED Prior to her marriage, bride- elect Miss Marilyne Hotson, Was honored by one linen and t wo miscellaneous showers. Miss Esther Turnbull of Grand Bend was hostess for the linen shower and Mrs. Don Black, Mrs. William Allen and Mrs Jack Atkinson of Lucan were co-hostesses Per a misceIlati.. eons shower held at the home of Mrs. Bleak. Hostesses for the Secoed miscellaneous shower Were Mrs, Len Langloit df London and Miss Norma Lang, tell Of 'pronto, held at the hoiue of the fernier, THANKSGIVING GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Aylestock with their three daughters and families of Toronto. They were accompanied by another daugh- ter Rev. A. Aylestock, now of Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. John Bertelink of Guelph with Mr. and Mrs, Joh Brand. A family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cron- kite and family with Mr. and Mrs. Archibald McIntyre of Calvin and all attended church in Scotland, Ont. on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Simp- son of Peterboro with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hamilton. Mrs. J. H. .Murray and Mr. Robert Murray with Mrs. J. E. Atkinson of Lansing, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Redden and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dou- gall, with Mrs. Fred Hill and Bill and Mr. and Mrs. George Lillico of Toronto. Mrs. Aljoe Culbert, Anne and Doris of Lucan and Mrs. Ethel Kerr of Exeter at the Culbert cottage at Boat Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Abbott and family and Mr. and Mrs. Clay- ton Abbott andfamily of Niagara Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ma-, gliire and family of Scotland, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mugford and family and Mr. and Mrs. Don Abbott and family of RR 1 Lu- can with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Abbott. SINGS AT WEDDING Among the '70 guests at the wedding of Brian Douglas Vance of Kingsville and Shirley Shane of Detroit at St. Sabinas Church, Madison Heights, Detroit, Mich. Saturday, Oetober 12, were Mr. and Mrs. Ron Crazier and three daughters Julia,•June and Susan, The groom is Mrs. Crozier's only nephew, During the cutting of the take at the reception, nine year old Sitsan sang. ELECT OFFICERS VC MessengerS have elected the following officers,. Presi- dent is Ian McLellan; secre tary, Janette Bart; treasurer Jane Lotkyer. The study' book, "Buffalo and the Bell", a'Wry of a fa- intly in India, was introduced by Mrs: Stuart Met elan. Nine. teen childreh were present. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Crozier and family attended a family dinner party at the home of Mrs. Mary E. Vance of Byron Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. U. F, Stanley have returned from a three week visit with their daughter and son-in-law, Rev. G. A, Moore and family of Pt. Dover. Mr. and Mrs. James Davis and family were Sun. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pipe and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bray of Brussels. Mrs. Marie Davis (Mr. Davis' mother) returned with them for a week's visit in Lucan. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Grose and family of RR 1 Lucan and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Grose and family of Glanworth, spent the holiday weekend on a trip to Huntsville and northern On- tario. Mrs. Lorne Barker, still has her arm in a sling, the result of a fall when she missed the bottom stair step. Mrs. Terrence Gowdry and small daughter Evelyn, of Grand Bend were Tuesday guests of Mrs. Clifford Cronlcite. After nearly four weeks in St. Joseph's Hospital, Victor Neil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Neil, is back on duty at the Revington Meat Market. Mrs. John Casey has return- ed home from a week's visit with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Langford at their Toronto home and Tern- agami summer cottage. Mrs. Kay Egan and Pat of. Lucan and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Egan of Lucknow have returned from a few days' visit with Mr. and Mrs. Gladden McLennan of Manitowa.ning, Manitoulin Is- land. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rum- mell have returned from a trip to North Bay and points north. While away their son and daugh- ter-In-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rummell of London stayed et their home. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Cronin of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. George Saad of Parry Sound who attended the racing pigeon convention in Chicago called On Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hardy on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Elder and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wise- man and family of Toronto were holiday weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Stanley. On Sunday all Visited Mr. and Mrs. Verne Towers of Appiri for a family gathering. Mr.and Mrs, Chas: Grese anti Mr. and Mrs, Ernie Ross were conveners for the UC Couples Club Thursday evening. Mr. LawrenCeIlesSell gave an Iustrated talk on DisneY Land. Twenty-five dollars was Voted to the CGIT for their stained glass window and $5 to Mrs. GOO. Carpenter for nu rsery toys. Miss Flo Chown of st, as is spending a week's vacation with her , SI ater, Miss lie fa Chown.