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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-06-08, Page 25PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1988. Ontario Heirlooms at special museum show A woman’s fan from England, a sampler worked in 1859 with loving care in Ontario, a 19th century penny bank from the United States, a delicate tea set carefully packed by Scottish settlers and brought to the Rice Lake area, a toy Noah’s ark from Germany, are just afew of the almost one hundred heirlooms visitors can see at the Huron County Museum in God- Melville W.M.S. sees film on USSR The June meeting of Melville W.M.S. was held in the church parlor with 11 members answering the roll call with a bible verse containing the word “time”. Hymns were sung with Wilma Hemingway at the piano. The secretary’s report was given by Ruby Steiss and the treasurer’s report by Evelyn Mair. Helen Elliott gave a report of the Presbyterial at Molesworth. Evelyn Mair is to be a representa­ tive from the W.M.S. on thechurch board. The collection was taken by Evelyn Mair and dedicated by Helen Elliott. The scripture from Psalm 67 was read in unison. Leona Armstronggave the meditation and prayer. Helen Elliott gave a short introduction to the topic on Russia and a film was shown on the U.S.S.R. The meeting closed by all repeating the Mizpah benediction. erich from June 3 to July 27. The travelling exhibit was espe­ cially prepared by the Outreach Services Department of the Royal Ontario Museum for the Ontario Bicentennial. Today these prized family possessions that have been passed on from generation to generation can help us evoke the past in an intimate way and bring to mind the early period of settlement in Ontario in the late 18th century and early 19thcentury. These were the years of settlement in a wilderness, followed by increasing development and prosperity. Early settlers usually brought small carefully chosen items that had a sentimental or monetary value; a reminder of their home­ lands, loved ones, past traditions or special occasions. After the initial settlement period the immi­ grants were able to acquire goods from Montreal, the United States and Europe to help make their lives more comfortable and also to reflect their growing prosperity. Many things were made in their spare timeand both the wooden spice box and sampler tell us something of life in 19th century Ontario. Heirlooms for the exhibit were selected from the permanent collections of the Royal Ontario Museum and include silver, china, small household articles, child­ ren’s toys, christening items, writing implements and accessor- iesformenand women. Many of the heirlooms have been donated tothe R.O.M. and visitors to the exhibit may recognize family treasures stored in their cup­ boards, trunks, boxes and attics. “Heirlooms: Echoes of On- tario’s Past” is a circulating exhibit produced by the Outreach Services Department with the co-operation of the European Department, the Canadiana De­ partment and the Textile Depart- um. Financial assistance is provid­ ed by Outreach Ontario, a pro­ gramme of the Ministry of Culture and Communications and the Museum Assistance Programme of the National Museums of OH DEAR ME LOOK WHO’S THIRTY 30t&, /btnuwitanq. Spence and Nelva HAPPY BIRTHDAY and “Doc for Kathy Humphries and Mike Ryan ment of the Royal Ontario Muse-Canada. AUBURN 526-7220 . r For every extra order you place for you c/X * oryour neighbour, $15 will be rebated on your original order. SLABWOOD APPROXIMATELY 1/2 PRICE OF BODY WOOD 17 CUJYD. BOX OF HARD MAPLE & ASH DELIVERED WITHIN 20 MILES *140 l’S°■ ■ oFF-er CRAIG HARDWOODS LTD. NEW AMT 600 SATURDAY, JUNE11 8p.m.-1a.m.at Brussels Legion Tickets atthe door Patrickand Brenda Kennyof Seaforth are pleased to announce the marriage of theirdaughter Lori to Phillip Knox, son of Harold Knox of Blythand Marion Knox of Stratford on June 18,1988 in and ofan "40" Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Klaas de Jong are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their son Clarence Antonius to Sandra Lynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schroe­ der of Winnipeg. The marri­ age will take place June 18, 1988 in Winnipeg. ■ John Deere AMT™ 600 All Materials Transport features 600 pound pay­ load capacity on level ground. ■ Adapts to many jobs. ■ Landscaping. ■ Plant maintenance. ■ Construction. ■ Hunting, trapping, fishing. ■ Grounds care operations. ■ High flotation, 5-wheel configu­ ration for low ground pressure and stability. ■ Four-wheel tandem drive for excel­ lent traction. ■ Locking differential for added pulling power. ■ 1000 pounds of towing capacity ■ 8.5 hp (341 cc) gasoline engine. ■ Tilting 43 x 48-in. box. ■ Automatic transmission with reverse gear. ■ Shock absorbing front fork design. ■ Comfortable saddle seat with back­ rest for low fatigue operation. Nothing Runs Like a Deere® June 14, 1988 I U I HURONIj^J TRACTOR SALES DEPARTMENT 1-800-265-4220 Exeter 235-1115 Blyth 523-4244