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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-10-30, Page 14WHITING'S Warehouse Furniture and Appliances Unlimited MAIN ST, EXETER tivities. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. • Following the party, the children will be transported back to Ailsa Craig through the courtesy of Kennedy Bus Lines. The children will be dropped off at least two locations, in- eluding Craigholme Nursing Home and the Ailsa Craig Town Hall. In the event of rain, children will be bused directly to the K.O,A. camp from Craigholme Nursing Home, eliminating the hayride. rn 4 rn By JOY SCHEIFELE October 31 marks that special night when various sizes and shapes of ghosts, witches, hobos and "whathaveyous" materialize to appear briefly on the scene. The custom for this time of disguises dates back to the time of the. Druids who had a great autumn festival on this particular date, It was called, "The Vigil of Saman" (or Sambain) in honour of the god of the dead who on this set night let loose all his spirits who had occupied the bodies of animals during the previous year. Consequently this is the reason for all the many ghosts, goblins and witches which appear out of the dark and knock on your door each Halloween. The black cat also has a marked place in the history of the eve of the feast of All Saints, or All Hallows. The Druids held that cats were sacred. They believed that cats had at one time been Old shoemakers never die — they just last and last. See Them Today . . . MICROWAVE OVENS human beings and had been changed into black cats because of their evil deeds. The "trick or treat" practice is a survival from the 17th century, The Irish peasants of that time went about asking in the name of St, Columba for treats to fatten calves and black sheep for a feast, In Irish tradition Columba takes the place of Saman, the old Lord of the dead of Druid times. Columba was an Irish priest, sent to covert the Picts and founded a monastery on Iona Isle on the coast of Scotland. Somehow or other, Saman comes to be con- fused with Columbia. Jack O'Lanterns similarly have an Irish background. They represent the story of a man who was ''so completely mean he wasn't allowed either in Heaven or Hades, so he is forced to walk this earth until Judgment Day. All the Celetic countries have contributed to the traditions of Halloween. Apparently this was the time for prying into the future. In Wales this weird night was known as the "Three Sprit Night", while England it was called "Nutcrack Night"when fortunes were told by roasting nuts. Bonfires were lit in front of every house in the Highlands of Scotland and feasts were given. After the fires died down each person added a stone to a circle surrounding the dying fire. First thing in the morning the stones were checked to see if any had been moved as it meant bad luck and misfortune was in store for any whose stone had moved. During the evening there were tests to tell whom the young people would marry in the coming year. They pulled kale stalks,sowed hempseed, roasted nuts and madeother tests of fates which were supposed to be active on this night of enchantment. Most of the superstition has been lost over the years, but the fun of temporarily being changed into a wee ghost or goblin seems to persist! A LARGE SIZED PUMPKIN — A tiny seed planted in the spring by five year-old turned into a 35 pound pumpkin. Big brother Dean had to sit down under the and Todd look on. Lions plan spooks party for youngsters in Craig area By JOY SCHEIFELE The members of the Ailsa Craig and District Lions Club are busy as once again they prepare for their annual Halloween party for the community children at the K.O.A. Camp on Halloween night. Tractor and wagons will pick up the boys and girls at Craigholme Nursing Home at 6:45 p.m. to take them on a hayride to seek out the existing spooks and ghosts before stop- ping off at the Shady Pines K.O.A. Camp for a program of fun and games and treats. C.F.P,L, prersonality, Pirie Mitchell and his St. Bernard companion, Peaches, will be on hand to M.C. this year's ac- By JQY SCHEIFELE Good weather prevailed and an excellent crowd was on hand for the official opening of the Chateau Gardens Nursing Home at Parkhill on Sunday, October 26, Jack Riddell, M.P.P. for Huron Middlesex and Bill Waters, Mayor of Parkhill were on hand and spoke briefly at the opening ceremonies. Gifts from the Rebekah Lodge, Box's Furniture, Eastern Star, Canada Apothecary and the Ausable Good crowd for break By JOY SCHEIFELE Once again there was a good turn out of mothers and pre- school children at the Take-A- Break meeting held October 21 at the former Ailsa Craig Public School. Mrs, Madeline Reid from Austih Greenhouses in Parkhill was the guest speaker. She gave advice on the care of house plants and answered many questions the mothers asked regarding the subject. A change in the regular routine will take place at next month's meeting. The group will meet on Wednesday, November 5, rather than the usual Tuesday morning. At this time Maxine Tremmer will give a demonstration on cake decorating. Once again everyone is reminded that new moms, tots and baby-sitters are most welcome to attend. Mary Ver- beek of Ailsa Craig is always happy to answer any inquiries, and if necessary, help with transportation. Belles were received and dedicated. The Nursing Home, located on Main Street in Parkhill, is operated by the Auxable Springs Incorporated, and has a capacity of fifty-nine beds. Built by General Contractor, Steeves and Rozema of Sarnia, the home was completed early in September. It was designed by Architect Vic Heinrichs of Toronto, and is situated on ten and a half acres of land, Scott Hortop is administrator of the home, assisted by assistant administrator Dean Dolbear. Mrs. Doris Hodgins, R.N. is director of nursing, and Mrs. Della Jean. Hodgins, R.N. is .head nurse, The Board of Directors in- clude: Jack Wall, Frank Wall, Vic Heinrichs, Albert Grove and Hubert Shultz. In addition to private, semi- private and ward ,ae- commodatious, the home also maintains an assembly room' chapel for use by residents and community, and a barber/beauty salon for residents.. Bicycle riders should observe all road signs, urges. St. John Ambulance. A jumped road sign can often lead to tragedy. 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