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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1976-05-26, Page 9TheHuron ' Historic Gaol opened its doors to a third season of visitors on May 22. Visitors were greeted by a number, of extensive changes and additions to the -facility. During the winter months a number of projects aimed at the eventual restoration of the building have been undertaken. Foremost is the major refurbish- ing of the Governor's House. By the opening date all the rooms with the exception of the kitchen will have been given the finishing touches, and restoration to the turn of the last century will be virtually completed. In addition to stripping and repaper- ing the rooms, the woodwork has been refinished and close to 50 pieces of authentic furniture have been acquired and placed in the building. The house reflects the gracious and ornate style of mid-Victorian times. Another area receiving a major facelift has been the stone masonry walls surrounding the complex.By combining funds received under a LIP grant with Board revenues, the stone walls have been extensively repaired. is being cleared away and - re- placed with skilfully applied cement to restore the intricate masonry work to its,original ,state. While the entire wall surfaces have not been repaired, priority has been given to those sections most badly in need of attention. This section of the project will continue throughout the summer months. Finally, the winter works' project included the restoration of a first-floor cell block to show the transition over the 135 year history of the building from the original timber linings of the cells (12 x 12 hand-hewn pine) to the most recent tongue and groove board siding on the interior of the ,individual cells. A number of pieces of the original gaol furniture have been found and used as as pattern for replacing the cell block furniture. Future plans involve steps being taken to restore the gaol kitchen and work is being planned to begin reconstruction of the historic Council chamber and Courtroom from the 1840's• and 50's. Local residents who return to the site for their annual .visit will find significant changes have occurred. A's, a means of encouraging HuronCounty residents to visit the site with out-of-town friends, the Board will be asked at its June meeting to establish a season's pass for local residents at a nominal fee. The facility will be open seven days per week from 1 a.m. until 6 p.m. Special rates are in effect for - group tours. uronview OlcITyme dancers entertain The Goderich Township Women's Institute volunteers were at the Home on Monday to assist with the afternoon's activities. Mrs. Molly Cox and Norman Speir provided old ty m e music with Mrs. Henderson accompanying at the piano for the sing-a-long and vocal solos by Wayne Lester and Morgan Dalton. Mrs. Marie Flynn arranged a program for "Family Night" and accompanied the orchestra. Frank Forrest, Harold Black, Hugh Hodges and Norman Speir. There were dance numbers byDebbie Flynn; piano solos by Patrick Murray and Jacqui Taylor; a vocal duet by Mrs. Elsie, Henderson and Nelson Lear; mouth organ selections by Lorne Lawson. Four couples from the Clinton Old Tyme Dance Club danced the French minuet; the rye, waltz; the patti cake polka and the waltz country. Bob Glen called for a square dance and forming the set were Dorothy and Elmer Townsend, Helen and Bill Pepper, Willa and Bob Taylor and May'and Walter Pepper. Mrs. McGratton thanked those taking part in the program on behalf of the residents. • The Clinton Legion are celebrating their fiftieth anniversary this year and following the program on Tuesday evening Torn Herman, one of the charter members, received a badge of honour for fifty years of service from the president, Russel Phillips. George Campbell, past president of the Legion, presented a new wheel chair to the Home and it was received on behalf of_the residents and staff by Chester Archibald, Administrator. Thc 1.0.D.E. of Clinton are raising funds to purchase a new ambulift for the Home. One of the projects was a raffle and the draw was made on Wednesday by Mrs. McCreath assisted by the Regent of the Chapter, Mrs. Jean Adams and Mrs. Madclon Yeats of the'nursing staff. Winners in the draw were Mrs. Darlene Morgan and. Mrs. Mary Gibbings. The Ethel and Molesworth Institute were hosts for the May Birthday Party. Peter Dekher delighted the audience with several vocal solos. Norman Burns played a number of, old tyme favourites on the violin accompanied by Cecil Bateman. Mrs. Doris Jacklin was emcee for the program and the twenty-one celebrants received gifts from the Institute. Miss Marion Grey thanked the ladiesin behalf of the residents. )3' and Mrs, Mrs, Its, 1 Stt St) le AT 'ram 3 )0 Huron Goal now open BRUSSELS STUDENTS WANT TO WORK FOR YOU Contact Your CANADA MANPOWER CENTRE FOR STUDENTS Lis rowel 291 -29 Here's what Ontario is doing to attract -tourists...and what you can do to help. The development of tourism in Ontario contributes substantially to our province's economy, It represents 150,000 jobs, $2.6 billion in revenue, and boosts our image all over the world. And the money that tourists spend helps pay for Ontario's own needs. Your Ontario government is working hard to promote tourism by helping develop tourist facilities, maintaining travel informa- tion offices, and advertising. Ontario attractions to promote our province as both vacationland and convention centre, But that's only part of the job. You can help with the Other 'part. 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