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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-01-09, Page 18NOT QUITE READY — Dave Grattan and Daryl Henry both grade six pupils at Grand Bend Public School stopped on their way home to, check the ice on the old river bed. The boys decided that it wasn't quite thick enough for skating. Behind them is a toboggan run created this fall by Southcott Pines, but has never been used. T-A photo everybody saves on food here- Wilf07 =Et= Aged Al Steer, blade bone out ooswIc's\ er solo 2419s' Wt. SHORT RIB ROAST 1.48 Limit2,0005 per ,0m6, SAVE 6k lb. * * Fresh Ont, Pork LEG ROAST FAMOUS DRAPES — Elegant and ornate drapes such as these would have amazed a south-western Ontario pioneer. These drapes are well over 200 years old, and are going on display at the Lambton Heritage Museum south of Grand Bend. Museum employee Beth Jennison, dressed in period costume, holds the valuable fabric. The drapes once hung in the home of a Mr. Read from Delaware who signed the American Declaration of Independence. .T-A photo Kraft Cheez Whiz Libbys Deep Brown Beans & Pork Kraft Canadian Process individually wrapped Cheese Slices T inz omato Juice Liquid Detergent Palmolive Colgate Toothpaste 100 ml. 89t DELI COUNTER Tend IR Spot SUMMER SAUSAGE by the piece lb. $2 .48 SAVE $1 lb. CNI/OUI A, IN. rpm54111001 ANn SAVE 6% ON YOU* INAN.P.At. Mire GOOD AN*INAF 444424Egil BABY BONUS cAAN rata YAW, AUCN.INCII Sale starts Wed., Jan. 10 Huge selection of Ladies' & Men's Sweaters Featuring Ladies Banlon Rib Knit PULMEPS nice variety if colours S., M., L., XL. sleeveless and long sleeve short sleeve $2.95 $3,95 Sunkist NAVEL ORANGES 113s $1.38 Carlotta No. 1 doz. TABLE POTATOES Shop produce counter for irtttore specials. 10 lbs. S84 P Advocate, ,funuoty, 191110 ets ornate drapery gift Mute-um This elegant fabric is net what one would expect to find among the artifacts of pioneer Ontario. how did a valuable piece of American history end up In itairibteri Heritage Iklusetun? The story behind the arrival of the drapes at the museum is almost as in- teresting as the drapes themselves, They were donated to the museum by Mrs. W. B. Richardson of Southcott Pines in Grand Bend, Mrs. Richardson says that the drapes came into her possession about seven years ago. Until that time they were owned by a Mrs. Lucia Some very valuable drapes will soon be on display titioatrbten. Heritage Museum, south of Grand Rend. The curtains are over 20O years okik and Once belonged to a Mr. Read, A delegate from Deleware, U,S.A. who signed the American Declaration of Independence in 1776. The drapes are an ornate flowered print in golds and reds, and fully lined in pale blue calico, A hand woven braid is sewn around each edge, The museum has three floor length drapes and six casement lengths. Brass hooks and hardware would have held the drapes in place. Grimes who died. last year at the age of IA. Mrs. Grimes lived in Detroit butowned.4 summer I cottage at pperwash. Reach. When she was as, Mrs. -OrirM4, decided. that she could no longer keep the cottage, and asked Mrs.. Richartisen'shushand, she in the real estate business,lo sell it for her, The Richard. sons lived in Forest at that time, but summered at Ipperwash and were acquainted, with Mrs, Grimes. Mrs. Grimes. gave the drapes to Mrs. Richardson and asked her to see to it. that they were put in a museum, for Mrs. Orioles, but later said that It would be too costly and too difficult. They said that they would like to have the drapes, but the elderly lady said she wanted to have a copy, and wouldn't let Mrs. Richardson send them to the museum. Mrs. Richardson asked the museum,, to send back the piece that she had sent to them. She bad it sent to her sister who lives in Michigan, to avoid difficulties at customs, In 1976 the Virginia museum wrote hack to her sister, and asked that the panel be sent back to them for a special bi-centennial tour. The sister complied, and the piece of drapes hasn't been seen since, Mrs, Richardson said she felt badly about losing track of that panel, because the drapes had been a complete set. Mrs, Richardson tried other museums in the United States, but none would agree to make a reproduction for Mrs. Grimes. After Mrs. Grimes died, Mrs. Richardson became concerned about the aging fabric disintegrating, She decided to offer to the local museum, so that they could care for it properly, and displayif for others to see. States" and all the facts about Mr, Read were in keeping with Mrs, Grimes' story, Mrs, Grimes herself was an interesting person. She had been a suffragette and had worked hard for women's rights and for working women, when they were practically unheard-of, Articles were written about her in Detroit newspapers when she died last year. Mrs, Richardson says that once she had been satisfied that the story behind the drapes was true, she began the task of finding a museum that would take them in return for a reproduction of• the fabric. She went first to the Henry Ford museum in Dearborn, Michigan, but they didn't have the funds for textile work. They recommended that she contact the Valentine Museum in Richmond, Virginia, where they have a research division for tex- tiles. Mrs. Richardson corresponded with them for several months, and sent them a piece of the curtain. They verified that it was at least 200 years old, and said that the style of print and hardware made it valuable. At first they agreed to have a reproduction made where they would be ap- preciated, however, Mrs.. Grimes asked that before the drapes be donated, the- museum make a reproduction of the fabric for her and Mrs, Richardson. At first, Mrs. RichardSon admits, she was somewhat skeptical of the story behind the drapes. Mrs, Grimes told her that she had purchased them at an auction sale in Detroit about se years before. They were 200 years old, and had belonged to Mr. Read of Deleware who signed. the Declaration of Independence. The valuable, old contents of Mr, Read's home had been auctioned off in Detroit to raise money for charities. Mrs. Richardson says that her 'knowledge of American history was limited, and she decided, to research the story. She asked the elderly Mrs. Grimes what president bad been in power at the time the curtains would have been used. Mrs. Grimes, who had been a history teacher for 45 years, was horrified. The 95 year old lady quickly ex- plained that the Declaration of Independence was signed before there were any presidents. Mrs. Richardson read a book entitled "These United Prices Effective Jan. 9 to Jan. 15 Kent %ZEN CE MICE 6 kr oz, 3/99( Silverwoods 2% BAG MILK 3 qt, $1.7,5 Westons WHITE BREAD 24 oz. 2/97( 12 litres Laundry, Detergent FAB' ss, ocks° eonjed 5\k"e*IC 1‘ ik COT C AttS1 $19 ‘b• A Chapmans ICE CREAM 2 litres '1.19 OduCE Pg,r Florida red or white GRAPEFRUIT 6/78t whole or butt half lb. 911 4 SAVE 50 lb. Local cancer unit picked Tend-R-Spot Smoked (formerly squares) A Grand Bend section of the Lambton County Cancer Society unit was formed last Thursday night at a meeting in the village hall. Six of- ficials from the Lambton County Unit were present, along with 12 area residents PORK JOWL , 58( who were interested in forming the group. Charter members of the new organization are: Irene Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Mac MacLaren, Iva Latta, Beulah Holt, Marjorie Mason, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Fresh Ont. Pork Boneless LEG CUTLET lb, SAVE 30 lb. SAVE 3O lb. Fresh or Snioked PORK -HOCKS lb. 48( SAVE 20 lb. FOR HOME FREEZERS Aged Al Steer Beef Fresh local Pork Local 8to 10 lb. Capons 40:174027.1A11111/SX • Canned Pop 7S-Up Deodorant soap Personal size Coast 24.10 oz. tins k g 1.58 280t 78‘ '1J9 79t 1.08 2's F.B.I. Orange Juice 1 lb. 32 oz. NOTICE Village of Grand Bend To advise all ratepayers that by-law No. 139 prohibits parking on Main St. from 2 A.M. till 6 A.M. during the winter months to allow for snow clearing. Grand Bend Council AllimmiainiamoimoMmomiok.. 48 oz. Dietrich s Cracked Wheat Bread Westons plain sugar, cinnamon Donuts 24 oz. $5.99 89‘ 89< 24 oz 58( 684 12's 1 MaISSEIMMEIL Fresh Country cut FRYER 684 PARTS b Limit 2ifarhily packs per coupon .... . . .. . ....... 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Mrs. Freda Porter, Educational Convener for the County, gave a detailed account of the material in the form of films and printed matter available to adult groups and individuals, as well as workbooks and material available for use with the various grades in school. Robert Broad, campaign Chairman for Lambton, outlined the various methods of raising $141,000 to $1.50,000 in Lambton, which is the local share of the $18,000,000 raised across Canada. Besides the Canvass in April, other fund raising events include the sale of daffodils at 6 for $1,00 on March 28 and 29, a daffodil bridge on April 2, a hockey game on March 28, as welt as a flag raising, use of bottonhole daffodils, and banners for Main Street. Distribution of funds are as follows: Research 5/ per- cent, Services to patients 17 percent, Education 13 percent, Lodges for relatives of patients 2 percent, CarnOaign 5 percent, Administration 6 percent. The group discussed the appointment of a delegate to attend the campaign con- ference ire Toronto January 19 and 20. Rage' tiewett took the position as campaign secretary, Marjorie Mason will be looking after education, and Irene Ren- ' c, charge of services A chairman and treasurer have yet to be appointed.