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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1975-09-24, Page 4Sugar and Spice by Bill Smiley Just a few more notes on my trip to Saskatchewan. If you are bored, turn to the classified ads. That's not just a wisecrack. A western publisher who runs my column, said: "You're right up there with the classifieds, when it comes to readers." "Thanks a lot," I muttered rather dourly. Turns out it was a compliment. The classified ads are the best-read part of my weeklies. Anyway, perhaps the nicest thing I can say, about Saskatchewan is that I'd love to go back, 30 years younger, and with two or three months to spend. After I got home, I discovered I have a horde of cousins in Saskatoon, and they're going to be sore as hell when they learn I was there for a few days and didn't call them, But that's my problem, and maybe see some of them at the great Thomson family reunion at the "old homestead" on Calumet Island in the middle of the Ottawa River next month. It's easier to get from here to England than it is to get from here to Calumet island, but I'm going to bust a gut trying to make it. My grandfather was sli demaster there in the great days of lumbering on the Ottawa and most of my western kinfolk sprang, originally, from his stalwart loins. Speaking of loins, 1 didn't see any in Saskatchewan. But I did see a bald-headed eagle, as well as a few bald-headed editors. Either it was a bald eagle, or a dirty great crow who had just had his hair dyed blonde. As far as I'm concerned, it was an eagle, just as that pike I caught not weighs just under 16 pounds. And those western crows! I spotted a vast black bird skimming through the spruce. "What in the name of dear Heaven is that?" I enquired. "Crow," muttered our laconic guide, Ovide, rather contemptuously. Laster • I learned that these "crows", which look about the size of a Canada goose, are really ravens, about three times the size of a common, or eastern crow. I also heard some wolves, but they turned out to be young Indians, and the wolf calls were directed at pretty young Indians of the opposite 'sex. Ovide, the guide, didn't, I am , sure, realize that he was named after a famous Roman poet of erotic verse, but he had some of the characteristics. "Caught a real big fish last night," he averred, straight- laced, outlining with his hands the shape of the fish, which was more of a bird .than a fish, to my thinking. Let's see, what other great adventures did I have? Oh, yes. I met a prairie farmer, in his seventies, who was up for the fishing. German background, solid type, figured to be a gentle man, and he had the most appalling string of profanity I've heard since I left the air force. Did you ever see 'a law student try to change a flat tire on a big bus? Nice lad. Had been in the Mounties, couldn't st and the crap of the upper echelons, who are still in the Victorian age,. had quit, was going through law school, and then was going back into the Mounties, to try 'to do something about it. Stout chap and I hope he makes it. But he sure had a battle with that tire, while we stood on the road and watched the perfect Vs of geese starting their long trek south. Away up, there in the northern wilds, where the call of loons and the snort, of a moose are to be expected, I was startled. Went to a lodge with the rest of the gang and wound up playing shuffleboard and shooting pool with a great fire in the fireplabe. I felt sort of disconnected. It ain't cheap up there. Brought a rate card home with me. A modern cabin runs $120 a week. Boat, about $50 a week, Motor, about $60 a week. Plus gas, bait, fish filleting, fish freezing, and food. A fishing guide is about $20 a day, but worth it. I had all this for zilch money, thanks to the government of Sask. and my good hosts, the Martins. But on the other hand, it's not really expensive, if shared by a group. That cabin held eight people, or could have, and was completely furnished and heated. A crumby cottage in Ontario, on an over- crowded beach, with no fishing, could cost as much or more. Back to Saskatoon after a 10-hour-bus- ride, and everybody exhausted. Some of thOse crazy, intrepid westerners took off for home. "Oh, it's only 280 miles." Got wangled into a lobster dinner, when all I wantred was bed and a warm glass of milk. Ordering lobster in Saskatoon is like going to Halifax and saying: "Bring me a big western steak." Stupid. Missed my flight home. Called the old Trouble 'n Strife, who was expecting me that night, 1,200 miles away. Cost me $13. Woke up in the morning with a heavy chest cold and a feverish feeling that I'd been off to another planet for a week. But I wouldn't have missed it for the world. It's not every day you see a bald-headed eagle. Craigs honoured at anniversary one grandson Bruce Craig. The wedding party of 25 years were all present including both mothers, Mrs. Ada Craig, Huronview, and Mrs. M ary Clark of R.R.2, Brussels, Relatives and friends were present from Stoney Creek, Guelph, London, Mitchell, Listowel, North Bay', Brussels, Walton and Blyth. 4-H girls call club the" Bread Winners" The officers of Belgrave 4-H are: President Cathy Walker; Vice-President - Bonnie Walker; Secretary- Donna Chettleburgh;. Press Reporter each girl in turn. Joan Leishman discussed yeast, sugar, salt , shortening, liquid and flour. The group also discussed freezing dough. At their second meeting in the WoMen's Institute Hall on September 15 the group opened With the 4-H pledge and motto, The toll calf was "A basic ingtedient and what it does". The next meeting will be held On September 22. SEPTEMBER 24 i87`5 The girls discussed a name for the club and decided on "Dread Winners". The colour of the books will be brown. Joan Leishman discussed baking bread, Mrs. Johnston discussed how to bake the bread. Mrs. Johnston demonstrated how to make basic white bread. All the girls tasted the bread and liked it. Every week More and more people discover what mighty jobs are accomplished by low dOst Post Want Ads. Dial Brikisels .881--6641. j r it About 100 relatives, friends and neighbours gathered at Blyth Memorial Hall onFriday evening for a surprise 25th Wedding Anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Craig of R.R.2, Blytt The early part of the evening was spent playing euchre and games and a short program followed consisting of the "Auctioneer Song" by Graeme Craig, a humorous poem by Louis 'V an Lammeren also some short speeches of the wedding party of 25 years ago. Bill and Isabel thanked everyone for coming and making the evening a very.erijoyable arid pleasant surprise for them. A delicious buffet lunch followed. Mr. and Mts. Craig have a family of five children, Ross married and is with the Ministry of Transport of North Bay; Nancy, R.N., Toronto nursing at Sick Children's Hospital, Murray of London in second year Mechanical drafting at Parishawe College, Boger and Mary at hoMe. They also have 4,-THE BRUSSELS POST; Correspondent Mrs. L. Stonehouse "Changes are good, the unused mind like the unused attic gets cobwebs in the corners", was the theme for the Cultural Activities meeting of the Belgrave Branch of the Women's Institute on September 16, There was, a good attendance of members and visitors to share program planned by Mrs. Stewart Procter, The roll call , "Which has more influence on a child's upbringing - home, school or church was answered by nearly all the members agreeing that the home has the m ost influence on a child but that the school and church definitely have an effect on her or him too. Mrs. George Michie gage an address on Japan, giving the topographical features of the country, the climatic conditions, the industrial development especially since World War H. Mrs. Stewart Procter and Mrs. George Procter had a display, of Japanese garments and a bride doll which proved very interesting. Mrs. H.English of Wingham had a demonstration of flower arrangements, using the Japanese theme to illustrate her talents. She also had a display of crafts which she had, made., She was thanked and presented with a gift by Mrs. Stewart Procter. Mrs. Stan _Hopper presided for the business portion of the meeting. Plans were made for the Huron County Rally of Women's Institute which will be held in Belgrave W.I. Hall on October 6 with registration at' 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Stan Hopper and Mrs. William Coultes are the delegates to the Rally and Mrs. Ivan Wightman was appointed delegate to area convention which will be held in St. Thomas on October 15 and 16. There was some discussion on the resolution which will be brought up at the area convention. It was agreed to cater for two banquets in N ovember, The committee to arrange the making of salads for the opening of the Co-Op Store on. October 16 are Mrs. Clarence Hanna, Mrs. M. McDonald, Mrs. Leonard James and Mrs. Lorne Jamieson. Mrs. William Coultes announced that a Variety Concert sponsored by the Begrave W. I. will be held in the hall October 28 and it is hoped the community will make this venture a success by attending. The next meeting will be, held in W.I.Hall on October 21st with Mrs. Glenn Coultes and Mrs. John Kerr in charge. Mrs. Stan Hopper, Mrs. Dan Hallahan, Mrs. Nelson Higgins and Mr. Herb Wheeler served lunch and a social half hour was enjoyed. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bolt visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. IRaymond Bolt and farnily. of HanOyet on Sunday. A' former resident of the community, Di', Donald Watt will be guest speaker at Belgrave United Church Anniversary On Sunday morning at 11 a.m. , Many people will remember' Donald who spent each slimmer at his Uncle Harry McClenaghan's home, Donald was a missionary doctor for several years at Bella C6O1 a and Otittii Charlotte Island and is now Superintendent of Hospitals and Medital. Work. for the Unitedthurch of Canada: He lives inVarattitiVer, the Belgrave M provide special Ada Webster of Lucknow, Mr. Allan Campbell is a Windsor, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Andrew of Kapuskasing and Miss, history of Church Union in our community , Olive Mrs.vi sWi t oa rl tse r .last S c , The evening service etrveikce waitthp8apmti,nelrns Campbell will were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Andrew of Lncknow Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Gardnerof will also attract many be given people a as Choir will music and a by t in Wingham and District Hospital, We welcome Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Yuill to their of eirn mewonhtorernael in thers village. John McKee Ni is visiting with her sister Miss Margaret Curtis of Wingham and District Hospital and is staying with her sister and brother-imlaw Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter. Visitors during the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rath were Mrs. Pearl Shaddick of Hensall, Mrs. Larry, McCabe of Goderich, Mrs. Karen' McVittie of Auburn, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Glazier of Clinton and Mrs. Hazel Wiggins of 'Brantford.- Many residents of this community accompanied the , Belgrave Men's Choir to Stratford on Sunday evening to hear Dr. Robert McClure who was ' speaking at the Mission Festival' held there. The men's choir, provided special music. Mr. and Mr.s Lewis Cook and Mr. and Mrs.Clarence Rath returned home last weekend from a weekend motor trip through' Michigan and Northern Ontario. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Harold Jardin is a patient in Wingham District Hospital. Mrs. Robert Campbell, Pamela, Doug and Dianne of; Winthrop visited with her mother Mrs. Robert Hibberd last Wednesday afternoon. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibberd attended a ' gospel sing program in Huron Secondary School, Clinton. I The North Huron L.01. hadt charge of the church service in Huronview, Clinton on Sunday evening. Rev. Fred Carson was the speaker. A number of people from thisarea attended the . Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bibbed visited with Mr. and Mr.s Warren Zurbrigg, R.R.2, Clifford, Mrs. William Van Camp was able to return to her home from TthheuWrsdiriagy morning. hamDistrict Hospitaloo. Mrs. William belly of Winghamwithm.and r r visited asst. ThursdayHarry McGuire. Mrs. Arnold Halliday of Wingham visited with Mrs. Amelia Brown last Thursday, Mr. arid Mrs. George M. Johnston tiGrasby afid Tara of Wert" spent ',the weekend with Mrs. Laura Johnston and Mr. and Mts. Robert Mrs. Faye Hoggart and famil Y . 3fWingnvisitedwiththelr aunt, M.Telford Cook on Sunday evTenhieng.H i-C met at the 1161" d Doreen Taylor's on Sunday; vr!shiedentelec.!edporeefftenCe 1g.syloerr , tTreasurerportet Scott.wayLnoeu geit:Oekd, I Pre Ss, Secretary ,; Gary nopy— 1))TT gh hee next eed at 7dis le6deuptis.iisnige wp bh: October 5 at the h ome of DO Ways in making theneY r. I Belgrave WI hears Unused mind like cobwebs in attic