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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-09-21, Page 6|By ELAINE TOWNSHEND Times-Advojate, September 21,1978 My only experience with a second language came a few years ago when I studied French by correspondence. It was before the federal government began emphasizing the need for bilingualism. I studied the language only because it was part of my high school curriculum. If I had had other reasons. I might have tried harder. Reading and writing were not difficult, and translating was fun. I passed the stage of identifying familiar ob jects. such as the chair, the door and the hat, and was soon reading and writing french paragraphs and stories. Mv marks weren't* bad — not terrific, but not bad. The only problem was the teacher couldn’t hear my pronunciation. At the time. I thought it was to my advan tage. but later I realized it wasn’t. I didn’t know anyone who spoke French: I didn’t even own a French record. I ex perimented with certain sounds the way the book told me to. but most of it was guess-work. The result was a dialect of my own that no one could understand but me. A few weeks after successfully completing my final lesson, I met someone who spoke French. When I mentioned that I had studied the language, he promptly switched to the French tongue, and I quickly replied, "Huh?” My pronunciation and un derstanding never im proved, and my reading and writing ability grew rusty over the years. Now I wish I had studied more seriously and retained a few of the things I learned about the second most-used language in Canada. It wasn’t until the mur muring about Quebec separatism grew louder that I realized how little I knew about Quebec, not just its language but also its people, its culture, its ideals. Although I’m concerned. I haven’t really tried to over come my ignorance. I want to visit Quebec sometime, but I spent this year’s vaca tion somewhere else. I’d like to brush up on my French, but I haven’t enrolled in any courses. Like many other people, I use the excuse that I’m too busy or a course is not readily available to me. Language is only one of the differences between English and French Canadians, and one English- speaking Canadian learning French is not going to affect the problems facing Canada. 'n Ends But it never hurts for people to try to learn about each other and to understand each other. One thing I have done is try to put myself in the place of French Canadians. I have tried to imagine, for in stance. how I would feel if I crossed the Ontario border, heading east or west.and dis covered I couldn’t unders tand the language or make myseif understood in my mother tongue, even though I was still in my own coun try. I’ve always felt proud of living in a country in which so many cultures are blend ed and people from so many different backgrounds live together peacefully. Although I don’t know as much about Quebec as I probably should, I’ve always been glad it’s part of Canada and the thought of losing it disturbs me. Unity is worth saving. Exeter ladies reconvene,f r * Rev. Forsythe was thanked by Mrs. Barb Sharpe and presented with baskets of products from the girls gardens. On September 11 the Exeter UCW Evening Unit commenced their fall meetings with a delicious pot luck supper and 34 members present along with friends and guest speaker Rev. & Mrs. Forsythe. Mrs. Vera Armstrong, Unit leader, welcomed all and hoped everyone had an enjoyable summer. Events coming up are a bazaar November 18, family Thanksgiving Beef Smorgasbord also the groups contribution to the United Church booth at the ploughing match. Mrs. Ann Cann announced that volunteers are needed to help at the Retarded Nur sery School at Dashwood. Mrs. Elaine Skinner and her group presided for the worship with the theme “Where does the time go.” Mrs. Skinner introduced the guest speaker Rev. Jim Forsythe who presented to. the group the new adult Bible study course. The purpose of this Bible study which is entitled Kerygma helps explain what the message means to us from the Bible. Whalen By MRS. HAMILTON HODGINS Mr. & Mrs. Bill Morley attended open house at Centralia Community Centre for Mr. & Mrs. Sam Skin ner’s 25th wedding an niversary Saturday evening. Mr. & Mrs. Dave Hord and Dianne, Strathroy visited Tuesday with Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Ferguson. Mr. & Mrs. Earl French and girls were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. Joe French, Granton. Saturday evening the Whalen Community ladies served a delicious turkey dinner for a birthday party for Hamilton Hodgins. Guests were from Gian- worth, Denfield, Lucan and Wesley. The evening was spent playing cards. --------------- --------------------- -—- . Ersman's Bakery Exeter Phone 235-0332 MR. AND MRS. BLAINE STEPHENSON August 19, at the Exeter United Church, wedding vows were exchanged between Leisa Ann Ritchie and Blaine Reid Stephenson. Rev. James Forsythe officiated. The bride is the ■ daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Ritchie, Exeter, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stephenson, Varna, are parents of the groom. The maid of honour was Linda Ritchie. The bridesmaids were Deborah Rathwell, Roberta Uren, Roseanne Lavier, Linda Wuerth, and Marj Ritchie. The best man was Rod Pepper. The ushers were Tom Workman, Gprd Wright, Bill Stephenson, Paul Ritchie, and Dale Stephenson. After a honeymoon in Northern Ontario the couple took up residence at RR 1, Var- Tea Biscuits Daily 60c doz Please Order THE BASE FACTORY OUTLET “The Store That Saves You More" Friday, September 22nd PHONE 235-1933 PATTERNS in our sewing department YOUR CHOICE METRE m«M JL JL DEPARTMENT . Among the organizations making arrangements to take partin the International Plowing Match at Wingham A NEW SHIPMENT HAS JUST ARRIVED. Many colours to choose from In assorted slxe pieces PRICES AS MARKED "The Store that Saves You More’ i bn I MtN $ BdrS .. (.ABIES . GIRLS 4 dAtWWtArt YARD GOODS, sewing machines pound goods 6r0cERIES *Barbecue Supplies *Dairy Products *Breod *Cold Meats ^Canned Goods ,*Enlarged Candy Section F MAIN ST,EXETER J MR. AND MRS. DOUGLAS TREVITHICK Connie Gayle Bullock and Douglas Allen Trevithick exchang ed marriage vows August 26, 1978 at Grace Church in Greenway with Rev. Aubrey Bell officiating. The maid of honour was Valerie Bullock and Joe Bullock was best man. Guests were oshered by Jim Bullock. The couple is residing at RR 2, Lucan.; / Pixby Peake. MR. AND MRS. MARK BURR On September 2 in the garden of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin John son, Grand Bend wedding vows were exchanged between Deborah Faye Hillman and Mark Earnest Burr. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hillman, Huron Park and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Burr, Forest. Maid of honour was Marion Johnson, Robert Dick was best man and ushers were Benjamin Hillman hnd Brian Johnson. Following a honeymoon to Ohio and Pennsylvania the couple are residing at 26 Queen Street in Forest. Photo by Reg McDonald VISIT OUR BARGAIN TABLE Many assorted Fabrics to Choose From We now have McCALL'S Smyth’s x 60” WIDE PLAIN GABERDINE 12 assorted colours ADE FROM 65% POLYESTER/35% VISCOSE $A 40 0 metre "No thanks I’d rather walk.” Watch your whole attitude undergo a relaxing change when you slip into the most comfortable shoe in your wardrobe. Now walking becomes a real pleasure when you're wearing Naturalizer shoes. Black patent leather or brown calf other beautiful styles to choose from 00 Iced Cinnamon Buns *|doz. 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