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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-11-27, Page 22SHOWS HOW IT'S DONE — The crafts display and sale at the Ailsa Craig United Church featured local artists "doing their thing". Melanie West of Grand Bend .demonstrates the fine art of macrame while Lewis, her canine friend, takes a nap. Interesting programs for young mothers CRAFTS AND ARTS DISPLAY, AILSA CRAIG UNITED CHURCH — The Canadian Girls in Training were on hand for the crafts and arts show at the Ailsa Craig United Church. They worked their own booth and sold various items that they had made for the sale, held Saturday. T-A photo Craig restaurant opens HISTORIC BLANKET — One of the items on display, but not for sale, at the crafts and arts exhibit at the Ailsa Craig United Church last Saturday was a quilt on which the names of area men who served during World War I were stitched. Owned by Mrs. Alden Craven, shown above, she described the quilt as a' family heirloom made during the war. It was sewn by the Mars Hill Church ladies. Only a cemetery stands at the old site of the church now. T-A photo BUS: 20 Sanders E, EXETER — 235.0281 RES: 10 Green Acres — GRAND BEND — 238.8070 langliart, rattly, TJoig aqd Co. Chartered Accountants 268 Main St., Exeter ARTHUR W. READ Resident Partner Bus, 235.0120, Res. 238.8075 FARM SALES Auctioneer TOM SHOEBOTTOM IL DERTON 666.0289 Free Appraisal "Call now for complete Auction Service" HOUSE HOlD SALES work were much in evidence. Beautiful crochet bedspreads made by Mrs. Cairns were on exhibit, hooked mats by Agnes Hudson, liquid embroidery by Wide span of interests displayed at craft show sale each week", explained Orville. The building itself is steeped in history. One of the town's buildings that survived the fire of 1923 which destroyed many- business establishments on both sides of Main Street at that time, it housed the Independent Bank during the 1930's. As it was found that customers would enter the bank to borrow money to pay off loans owing to the bank located immediately across the street, the Independent Bank moved to Lucan with the understanding that its competitor would remain in Ailsa Craig. The bank was then renovated into a restaurant with the vault altered to become a kitchen. This still remains even today. The Maynards bought the property from the Pong family who had run it as the Queen's Hotel for many years. On Mr. Pong's death last year, the restaurant was closed. An electrician by trade Orville Maynard has done the renovations himself. "I'm working on a banquet room now which we hope will be open shortly'!, Orville reported. "It will seat 65 persons, and in ad- dition there will be a small room off of it which should seat about 15". Orville's wife, Joan, and their 18 year old daughter, Karen, do the cooking together as well as helping with the serving. Pies are all home-made, but the donuts are from well-known Tim Hor- ton's! The Maynards originally came from the east, but have been living on the 11th concession at Lobo for the past ten years, They have five children: Karen 18, Kevin 15, Kenny 13, Kathy 12 and Peter 10. The family is residing upstairs over the restaurant. theme for their bazaar being held November 29, "A Country Christmas", Various sections from homemade items to baked goods and preserves have been made by the group for sale to raise funds. II + tRoll up youlr.fsleev.e B E A BLOOD DONOR Mr, & Mrs. Orville Hooper both enjoy hobbies, but of a different character. Edna, has a wide collection of salt and pepper shakers while Orville has An old sign was lowered and a new one promptly raised in its place on Thursday morning as the new Craig Restaurant at the west end of Main Street in Ailsa Craig proudly declared its existence. The former Queen's Hotel was bought early last summer by Orville Maynard who has been busily engaged the last few months renovating and redecorating. the entire premises. "I put in a new floor", com- mented Orville, "And when I tore up the old floor boards I found all sorts of old coins — one even dating back to the 1880's. I Outside the Ailsa Craig fire hall last Thursday morning, a mother inside a parked vehicle was overheard comforting her little pre-school daughter. "It's all right. They're not going to keep him in there. Daddy will bring him right out again". Inside the fire hall the family pet was swiftly receiving an anti rabies vaccination from Lucan area veterinarian, Dr. Lloyd Hall, assisted by Dr. Wayne Sjaarda of the Health of Animals Branch of the Department of Agriculture. At least 60 dogs and over a hundred cats took ad- vantage of the free clinic and received their annual shots. They came in every size and breed ranging from the tiny, white miniature poodle to the im- pressive, large black Newfoundland dog, and from complete families of barn cats to collected ball point pens .given away by various business establishments with their names printed on them. Handicrafts involving needle discovered about forty dollars in change that had rolled through the old floor boards"! Although the new restaurant has been open for about two weeks now, a grand opening is being planned for the weekend of November 28. It has a seating capacity for forty amidst pleasant surroundings. Two old fashioned radios dating back to the 1920's hold places of honour on the north wall, while a magnificient Queen Anne buffet holds court on the south side. A few other antiques are on display which will be for sale. "We plan to feature a different antique for Lhe well protected Simese cat. It was obvious, however, that all their owners cared about them and were concerned enough about their welfare to take time to have them protected against rabies, Because of the high incidence of rabies in skunks, foxes and other wildlife in Middlesex County, the County Council again requested the Rabies clinics which have been set up in various centres throughout the county. Children should also be taught to observe wildlife from a safe distance. They should learn not to coax, play with, or handle wild or strange animals, either dead or alive, because of the possibility of such animals being rabid. Dogs and cats should be vac- cinated every year for best im- munity, and should be at least two months of age before receiving their first shot. several including Mary Scott, Mrs. Gill, Mrs. Duncan and Donna Hindmarsh, Betty Gilfoyle also had liquid embroidery on display along with other needlework which she had made. Mrs. Lena Stokes passes a lot of free time sewing and her Barbi doll clothes were immediately admired by every passing little girl! Mrs. West and her daughter, Melani, from Grand Bend enjoy macrame and pottery for a hobby, and demonstrated the techniques of macrame. Many of the ceramic students from the area had items on display showing a wide range of articles crafted at Craig Ceramics. Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Dearing who recently moved from Ailsa Craig to Exeter were back among us with a collection of attractive jewelry which they have designed from native stones. Carrie Ann McAlpine exhibited a number of decorations, and Mrs. Irene Harmer displayed toilet roll and kleenex box covers made from fake fur, Although not a recent creation, one of the most interesting items shown was a quilt made during the first world war. Members of the Red Cross at that time solicited names for a few cents each and these names were then em- broidered onto the quilt. Many of the persons whose names appear have now passed on making the quilt a precious keepsake. It was sold by the Red Cross and is now among the possessions of the Craven family. A wide range of hand made items was also shown by the members of the mothers' Take-A- Break group, as well as the C.G.I.T. girls themselves showing that their time as well had been spent frequently en- joying the art of creating various objects. When visitors had leisurely viewed the exhibits, they were invited to partake of a cup of tea and delicious home-made cookies which were served by the C.G.I.T. A broad range of interests and talents were displayed at the Hobby and Craft Show sponsored by the Ailsa Craig C.G.LT. at the United Church last Saturday afternoon which gave a fascinating insight into the many talents and activities present throughout the community. A large number of young and old turned out to see the exhibits, and there was something to capture the attention of each age group. Perhaps one of the most in- triguing was a demonstration by Mrs. Doris Thorsley of Ilderton who carved faces from peeled apples, These are then left to dry and shrivel up, giving them a unique appearance. "My house is very dry", she explained, "So I've been able to keep them for a period of five years already. The key is to keep MT. CARMEL INCOME TAX CENTRE INCOME TAX—ACCOUNTING for Farmers and Businessmen MONTHLY BOOKKEEPING SERVICE No Job Too Small PHONE 237-3469 Vince Ryan B.A. C. HARRY RODER, D.C. NORMAN L. RODER, D.C. DOCTORS OF CHIROPRACTIC 84 Pannel Lane, STRATHROY Telephone 245-1 2 7 2 By appointment please. GERALD'S DATSUN LTD. SALES - SERVICE LEASING Open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Phone 527-1010 SEAFORTH Catch the Datsun Spirit GEORGE EIZENGA LTD. INCOME TAX - ACCOUNTING for FARM & BUSINESS 107 MAIN ST., LUCAN Telephone 227-4851 PERCY' WRIGHT LICENSED AUCTIONEER Kippen, Ont. Auction Sale Service that is most efficient and courteous. CALL THE WRIGHT AUCTIONEER Telephone Hensall (519)262-5515 497 MAIN STREET EXETER, ONTARIO NOM 1S0 (519) 235.0101 them away from excess humidity or any dampness". Using materials most of us would discard, Mrs. Thorsley also keeps an eye open for in- teresting rocks which she then paints and transforms into a wide assortment of delightful ceatures few children can resist. Nor does she disdain the corn husk; these are crafted into delicate dolls. While some are left in their natural colour, others are dyed to give added appeal to the clothing. Also believing in re-cycling, Mrs. Thelma Marshall of RR 2 Ailsa Craig was on hand reupholstering a chair. "I've never had any instruction in it, but it is something I enjoy and find useful", explained Thelma. Linda Harmer also captivated young and old with a doll collection which included dolls from many nations, and ethnic groups. 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United Church hosts crafts and arts display and sale for CGIT fund Interesting programs to young mothers are in the offering for the Ailsa Craig Take-A-Break group. Coming to the next meeting December 23 will be Mrs. Barry Campbell, librarian from the Fred Langdon Branch of the Children's library in London. She will speak to mothers on the choice of books for children and on the creative approach to the use of books for children. The group met Tuesday morningat the Ailsa Craig Public School. The mothers decided on a Child concerned for pet receiving vaccination G. RANDALL PAUL Administrative Services MAIN ST., LUCAN Phone 227-458'4 NORRIS & GEE Chartered Accountants J. A. NORRIS L. D. GEE • Yi WHAT CAN'T BE USED FOR ART IS EATEN — Mrs. Doris Thorsley of Ilderton seldom gets hungry when she is busy creating her apple dolls. 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