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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-10-27, Page 5Page Kippen hotel falls to demolition crew Times-Advocatot, 9091}er .27, 1966. Meals, hosts' hospitality made it area's best of Cromarty, was l*pt4e0 in $taffe. United church Sunday, Those attending the service Were: his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lostefl of :f0PPOP, Mr, and mrs. Harold pridham of prom, arty and Mr. Lloyd .T„„optell of FOR THE BEST IN TV SERVICE 236-4094 ZURICH McADAMS TV UCW hear cleric favor church unity By MRS. NORMAN LONG KIIWN During the past week work has commenced on the tearing down of an old historical building on the south west corner of the vil- lage on Highway 4 in Stanley Township and for many, many years well and familiarly known as Schaffer's Hotel. This building dates back prob- ably to over 100 years and at one time had the reputation of being one of the best hotels in Huron County. As far as it is known Mr. Henry Schaffer was the or- iginal owner of this hotel. He and his wife Mrs. Schaffer and a daughter Mrs. Watson operated this hotel in the finest possible way, The building was large and at the south end, had a sitting room, wash room and bar. The north end was used for a large living room and kitchen. Active woman dies in hospital Mrs. Harold Currie opened the fall General UCW meeting with a prayer and short mem- orial service for Mrs. Cross, who dedicated many years of loyal service to the WMS and UCW and helped to formulate the present executive. The meeting was turned over to unit 3. Mrs. Ken Elder wel- comed members and guests. The devotional was in charge of Mrs. Jack Drysdale, with Thanksgiving as theme. Mrs. Robert Reaburn read the scripture. Miss Joyce Flynn favored with a solo ac- companied by Mrs. John Goddard. The speaker, Rev. M. Shatto of Evangelical United Brethren Church, Zurich, gave an inter- Budget-priced FRIGIDAIRE Flowing Heat Dryer! Several attend Kin gathering October 29 and 30 Kinsmen from District One starting at Fort Erie to Windsor and north to Collingwood will be travelling to Niagara Falls for their annual Fall Council. Governor Dave Jenkins, Na- tional Vice-President Art Jones and National Anniversary Project Chairman Dave Fisher will be on hand to accept cheques from 74 Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs. This will help build a $400,000 in- stitute in Toronto to assist in training those who will teach the mentally retarded. This is a national project and does not include the individual projects that each club performs in their own community. President Murray Baker and his wife will attend as voting delegates for Hensall along with Vice President Bob Caldwell, Re- gistrar Harold Caldwell, National World Council Chairman Bill Mickle and their wives. Also attending the Sunday meeting only will be National Kin and Kinette reporters Mr. and Mrs. Jack Drysdale, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fuss, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knight. spent in Watson's dance hall and in the more modern age the village was lined with cars on the sides of all roads leading from north to south and east to west to attend dances here. Many interesting stories could be told concerning this historical place and will long be remember- ed by those that knew it best. Like the building that is being taken down, many of the old settlers who knew it best have also gone to their long rest. The last family to live in the hotel building were Mr. Watson's daughter and son- in-law and fam- ily Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gridzak who are now living in Egmond- ville, As this historical structure gives way for the improvements of the highways today, there are many fond memories of the days that are past and gone. PERSONALS Mr. & Mrs. Archie Jones of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, spent a few days with the latter's aunt, Mrs. Alf Moffatt. Mrs. Orval Cooper of RR 2 Kippen was admitted Wednesday to St. Joseph's Hospital for sur- gery. Mr. & Mrs. Mary Routzon of Vero Beach, Florida returned home last week since spending the summer month's with her sister, Mrs. Alf Moffatt. Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Mellis and Mr. Wm. Gibson of Hensall visit- ed relatives in Wroxeter Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Ed Little and Cheryl of Hensel]. visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. & Mrs. N. Long. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stokes of London visited Mr. Robert Thom- son on Saturday. Wm. Harold Lloyd, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pridham was a familiar figure in a lot of the packing houses there, WAS A BUTCHER As well as a buyer of live- stock he had a butcher shop directly across from the hotel. He was a number one butcher and handled all kinds of cured meat as well as fresh meat, such as beef, pork, lamb, chick- ens and fish. If one wanted a delicacy you could have frog's legs and oysters, the latter be- ing on hand most of the time. In connection with his butcher shop, he had a large barn where horses were stabled for the night and in those days it was general- ly full from end to end on both sides. Mr. Schaffer was an energetic man. He had houses built in the village elevators at the station, and with efficient help ran the general store. On the opposite corner to the west of his large barn he had a chopping mill and grain was ground into meal for cattle and hogs. The grinder was powered by a large gas engine and did a fine job. He gave employment to sev- eral men the year round. Around the year 1928 Mr. Schaffer was obliged to give up and it was taken over by his grandson Clifford Watson who operated it for a number of years. The large spacious bedrooms upstairs were taken out, a beauti- ful hardwood floor was laid and the upstairs part was all made into a beautiful dance hall. Or- chestras from all over were hired to play at this Hall as well as the old time fiddlers of the community, and there were many in this area who could play the sweetest music "This Side of Heaven". Many a good night was The outside of the hotel took the eye of the travelling public as it was painted a beautiful white with green trimmings and over the front was painted in large black letters, "Henry Schaffer's Hotel". In those days whichwerehorse and buggy days, this hotel did a flourishing business. Before the railroad was put through, grain had to be drawn to Seaforth to be sold. As this meant a distance of nearly 20 miles, this was the, half-way house coming and going. It was clearly understood by Mr, Schaffer that these farmers would be his guests. Many commercial travellers were driven in those days by horse drawn vehicles, such as buggies or large sized democrats as many travellers had large trunks to display their goods to store-keepers and dry goods merchants, If it was at all pos- sible "Schaffer's Hote 1" was slated for the night or even for a meal. In talking of meals, no place in the whole county could surpass this place. Tables groan- ed with good things to eat, and in this age a meal would be called a banquet. But at that time it was a common every day occurrence, and all for the sum of 25 cents. People in all walks of life were welcomed at this hotel of yester- day and never a person who did not have the necessary means was turned away. Mr. Schaffer was not only the best hotel keeper in the com- munity, but was also a buyer of live stock. He had a large yard where this stock was kept until loaded on to cars at Kippen sta- tion and shipped to Montreal. He accompanied these many times by passenger trains and Lodge honor 18-year man esting insight to Ecumenism ex- plaining that "we should forget our petty differences and unite in "oneness of divinity". The Evangelical Church has voted in favor of union with United Church. Rev. Shatto cited some humorous anecdotes which por- trayed the misunderstandings of Various cults of religion. Mrs. Dave Kyle gave two hum- orous readings onbirds, a parody of human behaviour. Mrs. Berne McKinley favoured with a musical number. Courtesy remarks were extended by Mrs. Dave Kyle. Mrs. Currie conducted the per- tinent business of UCW. Miss M. Goodwin gave a treasurers report showing donation of $100 to GoderichSummerSchool. Mrs. Harvey Keys reported for Friendship and Visitation com- mittee. Mrs. Ernest Chipchase reported for Supply committee. Fall bale was to be packed Oct. 25. Mrs. Currie urged all mem- bers to attend Fall Regional Meeting in Elimville, FridayOc- tober 28. The recommendation from the executive that the bazaar be re- placed by a mammoth bake sale Nov. 26 at 3 pm was passed. The Christmas meeting of all units will be held Monday, Dec. 12. An enjoyable social hour and lunch followed with hostesses from Unit 3. Groups unite to celebrate Officers of Hensall 100F Lodge 223 were installed by District Deputy Grand Master Roy Hunter and his installing team of Exeter Lodge. Junior Past Grand is Howard Lemmo n; Noble Grand, Jack Brintnell; Vice Grand, John Cor- bett; recording secretary, Edwin Taylor; financial secretary, Charles Hay; treasurer, Peter McNaughton; chap 1 a i n, Roy Pepper. R.S. Noble Grand, Alex Mc- Beath; L.S. Noble Grand, Percy Campbell; R.S. Vice Grand, Lyle Simpson; L.S. Vice Grand, Ross Corbett; right scene supporter, Bob Parsons; left scene support- er, Jack Upshall; inside guardian, Lloyd Ferguson; outside guard- ian, Rodger Venner. At the close of the meeting Bro. P. L. McNaughton was pre- sented with a pair of gold cuff links and tie clip as a recognition of his services as financial sec- retary for 18 years. F 111010iiii Soles with Service I DRYSDALE Cited HARDWARE Dial 262.2015 HENSALL PLAN LODGE ACTIVITIES Amber Rebekah Lodge met Wednesday evening, October 19 with Noble Grand Mrs. Lindsay Eyre presiding. A motion was passed to send a cash donation to the Children's Aid Society, Goderich. Members of the Lodge were invited to a dessert euchre Wed- nesday afternoon, October 26 at Clinton Lodge. It was decided to have a secret sunshine pal for the year and a special gift of one occasion be given. A dessert euchre will be held in the Lodge Hall Wednesday, No- vember 9 to be followed with a bake sale. Mrs. William H. McLean of Hensall died at South Huron Hospital Saturday, October 15, following a long illness. Agnes Logan McCloy was born in 1883, the eldest daughter of David and Jean Templeton Mc- Cloy, pioneer residents of Tuck- ersmith. In 1910 she married Wm. H. McLean and they lived on the McLean homestead east of Kippen until his death in 1957. She was a charter member of Kippen East WI and took an active part in all educational and welfare programs. A per- fectionist in many aspects of housekeeping, her main inter- ests were her home and her own community. This was a last- ing concern and, while deeply appreciative of the kindness and cordial welcome of her new as- sociates, she took particular de- light in the thoughtful attentions of her former neighbours. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Robert Simpson, a niece, Mrs. David Sangster, both of Hensall, and G. Bernard Sand- ford of Kitchener, who was a welcome member of their home during most of his early years. A life-long Presbyterian, she had transferred from Kippen to Carmel Church, Hensall. Here she was an interested member of the WMS and Ladies' Aid. Rev. J, C. Boyne, Exeter, con- ducted the funeral service from the Bonthron Funeral Home Mon- day, October 17, with interment in Hensall Union Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Archie Hoggarth, Joe McLellan, Robert McGregor, Morley Coop- er, Winston Workman and Ron- ald McGregor. An organization meeting of H ens all Centennial Committee was held in the Hensall Town Hall last week with represent- atives present from the local churches, ,lodges, Women's In- stitute, Kinsmen and Kinettes, Legion and Ladies Au xi it y, when plans were discussed for centennial souvenirs for decor- ating the Village. Each organ- ization is to try to plan a cele- bration of its own, with the Legion Ladies Auxiliary starting off with a costume ball New Year's Eve. Glenn Koehler has been award- ed the contract for building the Hensall Centennial project, a pic- nic pavilion in the park. Next meeting of the Centennial Committee will be held in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall Thursday, November 1'7. Chairman of the committee is Harold Knight; publicity, Ron Wareing. 1111111M1111111111111111,. Anglican ladies send invitations The meeting of St. Paul's An- glican WA was held Wednesday, October 19 at the home of Mrs. T. Lavender, and the President Mrs. Annie Reid opened the meet- ing with Devotions. Rev. J. P. Gandon presented the first chapter of the new study book, "The Church Grows in Canada" and a lively discus- sion followed. Mrs. Lavender reported on the WA Conference which she attended in London October 15 and spoke very highly of the play which was put on to bring home to people the realistic problems facing people today. It was decided that St. Paul's WA would invite the WA ladies of Clinton, Hayfield, Goderich and Exeter to take part in their next WA meeting to be held at 8 pm in the church basement November 16, and part of this play would be presented and discussed. Sweet Pickled THE CAR YOU WANT... Special pack 870 2 lbs. 494 McNair's SPIC & SPAN Giant Size COOKING DATES CANNED HAMS CATSUP TEA BAGS Cottage Rolls 65 mama' 1Y2-1b. tin Whyte's 11-oz. bottle Kadana Give two life memberships Aunt Jemima PANCAKE FLOUR 2-113. box 1965 COMET, 2-door hardtop, V-8 auto- matic, sharp. Lic. A98843 1963 FORD 2-door, V-8. Lic. A95174 1963 CORVAIR Monza, 2-door coupe. Lic. E9159 1961 PONTIAC wagon. Lic. 80524X 1959 FORD, retractable hardtop. Lic. A4595 16-oz. jar Ground TRUCKS 48-oz. tins 1960 DODGE Y2 ton 1960 THAMES pick-up 1957 FORD Y2 ton 1958 CHEV stake truck with hoist Chuck 55 We wish to express our thanks to Miss Elizabeth Ellerington for representing us at the Kinsmen Auto Show '67. 630 6,:a. 2/490 3 lbs. 880 3/1 .00 2 rolls 650 2 pkgs. 690 12's beef or chicken Roasting Chickens Chiselhurst UCW held their Thanksgiving meeting Tuesday, October 18 in the church school- room. Mrs. Ben Stoneman led in the worship assisted by Mrs. Alvin Cole. A quartette provided a musical number. Mrs. Percy Harris and Mrs. Roy McDonald were presented with life mem- bership certificatesandpins, Mrs. Harold Parker and Mrs. T. Brintnell making the present- ations. Wednesday, November2 was the new date set for the annual bazaar to be held in the church basement. Mrs. Russell Brock gave a poem and Mrs. Harold Currie presented the study "The Church and its World". Hostesses were Mrs. Ben Stoneman, Mrs. Ed Dick and Mrs. Carl Stoneman. Petdoaall Pure Pork Sausages 490,, CHEESE SPREAD Ingersoll CHOCOLATE CHIPITS Vankirk MARGERINE Monarch parchment wrap FRUIT DRINKS Allen's FOIL WRAP Stuart House 25-ft. OXO CUBES PRODUCE GRAPEFRUIT Florida No 1 size 96's FROZEN FOOD OCEAN PERCH FILLETS FRENCH FRIES Supreme 2 lb. bag HENSALL MOTORS Fresh Frying Chicken 390 11). wy 4 South 262.2604 Hensall Kinsmen are sponsor- ing a Halloween party for the children at the Community Arena Monday evening, October 31, with a parade at '7 pm from the Town Hall and judging of cos- tumes at '7:30 in the Arena. F011Owing the judging a skating party will be held. Treats will be handed out to the children. Mr, Ross McNichol is a pat- ient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where he was admitted Sunday. CORRESPONDENTS Mrs, Maude Hodder', Phone 262-2002 Mrs Beitho Macqrriger, Phone 262-2025 P. L. McNAUGHTON WRECKERS ATTACK KIPPEN LANDMARK :7:fr.wee•-ereow