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Lucknow Jamhorti 13
"The Sem `town"
Established;.1873.
THOMAS A, 1HOMPSON • Advertising Manager,
SHARON J,. DIETZ . Editor
PAT LIViNGSTON • Office Manager
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Lucknow ;Sentinel', Wednesday, lune 9, 1982 -Page 6
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elebrates birthday
By Lillian Young
4, Cody Thomas had a party
Friday evening toe,celebrate
his ninth birthday. Four boys
came home from school with
him and his grandparents,
,Mr.. and Mrs. Don Thomas of
Cambridge also came, for
supper, After supper they
played baseball in the yard
until near dark, They all had
a good time.
Jean Young's:grandtnoth-
er, Mrs. Mark Johnston of
Lucknow whe has been a.
patient in London hospital,
has now been moved back to
Wingham. We hope she con-
tinues to improve.
Congratulations to Karey
• Coughlin on placing third in.
the 12 -year-old class for sing-
ing, The Wing Maker, at the
Ontario. Rotary Music Festiv-
al in . Walkerton May 28.
Karey is a .pupil at Lucknow
Central Public School and
lived in the Langside district
beforemoving to the Ripley
area.
Mr, and Mrs. Claude Dore
attended the .80th birthday
party for her father, Melvin.
Orr of Chesley. It was held at
the Ripley Legion Hall on
May 30. A large number of
relatives attended..
George. Zuskin and J.
Smith of Thamesville. visited
Wednesday afternoon with
Ken Young.
. Mr. and Mrs. Ed .Wight-
man of Belgrave, Mr. and..
Mrs. Len Coughlin and. Kar-
ey and Ken Young were
Sunday visitors with Mr, and
Mrs. Clifford Young..
Hilda de Boer of Toronto
spent the weekend with her
mother, Mrs. Roelie de Boer
and family,
Rev. Bell conducted the,
service at the Presbyterian.
Church in Whitechurch on
Sunday. Due to the anniver-
sary .services at . the United
Church being held next
Sunday there Will 0 be no
service at the Presbyterian
Church.
Visit South Kinloss
By Ruth Buchmeler
Mrs. Olive Needham had
as visitors last week, Mrs.
Melville Pollock' and Mr. and
Mrs. Victor Gawley, .all of
Ripley.
Jim Burt is a patient ' in
Wingham hospital. We all
wish him a speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Barry John-
ston and Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Elliott of Ripley motored up
to Thunder Bay to attend the
Ontario Municipalities Social
iett�rs.
Services convention last
week. •
Mr. and ,Mrs: Evan Keith
attended the 25th wedding
anniversary for Mr. and Mrs.
Mack Keith of Unionville. It
was held at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Bob Keith of Scar-
borough on June 1. Douglas
Graham of Lucknow also at-
tended. This was the seventh
25th anniversaryparty for
the members of the family of
the late Mr. and . Mrs.
Duncan Keith of Teeswater.
" To. the Editor:
The grade four and five: class at L.C.P.S. lave been,
studying an Environmental Studies Unit entitled, "All
Kinds of Jobs".
The main purpose of . the unit is to have the children
become aware of the' various types of occupations and the
responsibilities that are associated with each. •
Parents of the children in the class and community
businesses in Lucknow have been very co-operative in
sharing their time with the children so they could receive
some practical experiences. ••
The children certainly enjoyed their outings and gained a
great deal of knowledge about the areas they visited.
From the whole class, a special thank you to all who
offered their services so willingly and to Mrs. tvlacIntyre
who has been a terrific resource person.
Joan Black's Grade 4-5 Class
Lucknow Central
Public School.
Cance canvass raises '1, 90p.
ASHFIELD CANCER CANVASS 81972.15
To the Editor:
This "year the a`ainual canvass in Ashfield Township for
funds for the Canadian Cancer Society raised $1972.15.
Thanks go to the canvassers, Ron Hodges, Yvonne
Dougherty, Rita Tigert, Gary Nicholson, Bessie Bellinger,
Denise Dalton, Helen Nicholson, Olive Chisholm, Helen
Stothers, Linda McNee, Elsie Irvin, Judy Kerr, Isabel Eedy,
Mary Mole, Joanne Menary, Peter Van Dyke, Isabel
Hunter, Anita Hogan, Thelma Van Osch, Rita Howard, Cyril
Austin, Linda Bowler, Elaine Collins and Elizabeth Wilkins,
Team captains were Isabel Eedy, Rita, Tigert, Rita Howard
and Eileen Wilson.
Rita Howard.
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redtrees
Tothose unfamiliar .with Scottlsi
history, the name MacCrimmon is of
little consequence. Everybody associ-
ates the Scots with their . national
musical instrument, but few people,
(even themajority of Scots), would
recognize MacCrimmon as the family •
n me of the master of the bagpipes.
'The writer's research into this little
known facet of Highland history,
included the 'study of the book "The
MacCrimmons of Skye" by Fred T.
MacLeod,'F.S:A. (Scot), published by
Henderson and Hamilton, Edinburgh,
1933. In his book; Fred MacLeod
states: "If the genius of a master can
be measured.' by the success of his
pupils, then, apart from other consid-
erations, the MacCrimmons of Borrer-
aig must truly be regarded as kings.
amongst pipers.
Today, cattle browse .upon the site
of the MacCrimmon College, whithin
whose' walls instruction on the Piob
minor had been given by: members of
the MacCrimmon family to.countless
students from all parts. ''hither . too
had come the best pipers . in Scotland
to receive the finishing touches toa
piping education well-nigh perfect in
itself, including representatives of, the
three well known families, MacArth-
ur, Mackay and Campbell.
The music of the pipes is now .
seldom, if ever, heard on the plateau,
upon which in former days many
pipers were wont to assemble. Sassen.
ach inhibitory legislation followed :by.
the unsympathetic action of the
Highland clergy combined • in an
attempt to stifle for ever the majestic
notes of ancient 'piobaireachd, and the
free, independent, social . tempera-
•
ment of the Children of the Island.
But, while the grass grows green on
the spot where the College stood, the
memory of these master musicians is
enshrined in the ancient traditions of
the island, in the MacCrimmon com•
positions preserved and played today,
.and in the names of places in the
vicinity kof the MacCrimmon home-
land. Among. the relics carefully
preserved in Dunvegan Castle is an
ancient- set of MacCrimmon bagpip-
es." .
In view of the foregoing, it was quite
natural for Neil MacCrimmon to sec-
retly hope that the new settlement in
the Caledon hills would be named
after that place revered by his
ancestors in the Isle of Skye. Dunveg-
an was synonymous with , MacCrim-
mon, and Dunvegan was Neil's choice.
for his new Canadian Scottish home.
MacCrimmon was only one of many
who, for nostalgic or sentimental
reasons, suggested in their selfish
interests, a name for the . new settle-
ment which was being carved into the
rolling bushland. This topic was the
cause of many a good natured .debate,.
which nobody seemed able to resolve
to the 'satisfaction of even a few
members of the -community. ,
The Reverend Duncan MacLeod,
alone amongst his kinsmen, sought a
name in keeping with the environ.
ment. 'In: his view, it' should be more
appropriate to iElie Canadian setting,
which had accepted and given refuge.
to the "exiled people"; one which was
clearly indicated by the hand. of God.
Whilst the settlers spent every
° available hour in contributing to the
erection of the church, the minister
ungarinan news
by doh cempbll
was always pretient, as long ashis
people worked. He was not a man
• used. to physkal labour, but he .tried to
toil with the rest of them, When his
' strength gave Out, he remained In
their midst, as if his spiritual powers
alone, aided in the task.
The church had risen from a stone
foundation and the spacewhich had
been made through felling the trees,
became the churchyard. Oa .the furth-
est extremity of the. clearing and up
against' the bush, another rough
shelter was erected. This would serve
as a driving shed for those who would
be fortunate enough to drive a horse
. and some type of vehicle to the new
church.
Often. when , the settlement paused
in their task of building, to eat a
meagermeal, or drink from the cool
spring. waters, they each .proclaimed
With enthusiasm, r4hat they believed
to be the most appropriate name for
the new home of the "Friends of
Skye".
It was on. one such occasion, .in the
fall of 1843, when MacLeod was given
the Heavenly Father's message;
which would end the controversy
forever. Looking up at the maple
trees, he marvelled at their splendour
and beauty as they tamed in crimson
glory. It was as if they were suddenly
transformed into a magnificence be-
yond the realms of mortal reality.
"Talk no more of a name. Look
yonder!" He shouted, pointing up to
the treetops. "tan ye no see it written
by the hand of Almight God? This
place. is Redtrees 1
By Marie Para
On May•28, 1982 a great
honour was bestowed on a
former area native. Roy
Errington' was the first em-
ployee of Commercial Prod-
ucts.. He joined CP on Oct-
ober 1, 1946 witha staff of
two people., He was appoint-
ed the first vice-president of
CP in 1963, a position he held
until his retirement in 1974.
His many friends and col.
leagues. salute Roy for his
forsightedness in forming
and leading a company for•28
years, from a staff of three to
over 1,000 today with a
worldwide reputation for
products in the service of
mankind.
On, May 28 the Adminis-
tration Building at the Kan-
ata headquarters was renam-
ed the Roy Errington build-
ing, in his honour.
• Commercial Products be-
gan in Ottawa as part of
Eldorado Mining and Refin-
ing, now Eldorada Nuclear.
. In 1951 The Edlorada A,
world's first Cobalt -60 radio-
therapy unit was installed in
. Victoria Hospital, London,
Ontario.
United Church
On June 6 the pulpit of
Dungannon Church was oc-
cupied by Mr. Arthur Scott of
the Trinity -St. Helens charge
while Mr. Cowan conducted
anniversary services at St
Helens.
Mr. Scott spoke on Rejoic,
ing is a Life Style, and
challenged us all to have a
bright outlook each day,
On May 31, ten ladies of
the Dungannon Women's
Institute attended the Dist-
rict annual held in Londes-
boro Hall. The guest speaker
was Mrs. W. B. Richards. of
Brussels on 'Women's Role
in Agriculture.
The In Memorial service
was • taken by Mrs. Sab
Gibson and Mrs.. ilia Crozier
of the Dungannon W.I.
Social News
Mr. and Mrs. Graham
McNee were dinner guests of,
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Vodden of
Londesboro on Wednesday,.
Mr. and Mrs. Dynes
Campbell are enjoying a fort.
night,\ holiday in Western
Canada.
Mrs. Gertrude Park and
grandson, Barry Anderson
were guests at. the' Campbell.
Culbert wedding in Goderich
on Saturday.
Mrs. Eileen Curran of
Goderich, formerly of the 6th
concession was one of the 47
senior citizens who took ad-
vantage of the A & D tours
by Sherwood bus for four
days last week. They enjoyed
two days and nights near
Harrisburg and State Col.
lege, Pennsylvania touring
through the Amish_ country
and one night at Bath, New
York and other sites in New
York State,
Mrs. Lil MacDonald was in
Ottawa for four days last
week, when Atomic Energy
of Canada honoured her
brother, Roy Errington with
an unveiling of a plaque and
the renaming of a building on
May 28th. A reception was
held at 3.15 Mrs, Cora Caes-
ar o Goderich accompanied
Lil.
Mr, Aubrey Higgins, a
resident of Pinecrest Manor,
Luckow, died in Wingham
Hospital on Sunday after-
noon in his 90th year.
Bridal Shower
Sharon Young, daughter of -
Fred and Donna Young of
Dungannon was honoured at
a community shower Satur-
day evening; May 29th in the •
parlour of the Dungannon
United Church.
Carol Reed entertained the
gathering of about 35 friends
and neighbours with piano
selections followed by Judy
and nancy Carmichael sing-
ing accompanied by Judy on
the electric guitar. ' Elaine
O'Donnel gave a quiz on
flowers and Vicki Pentland
played two piano selections.
Virginia Caesar read the
address to Sharon then Kar-
en Storey and Tanya Mac -
Innis ',brought_ the many,
lovely. gifts 'forward. .Sharon
was assisted in opening the
gifts by her mother and
Debra Young,
Sharon graciously thanked
those present and invited
them to view the gifts at her
parents' home until the end
of June. Marina Park, Olive.
Chisholm and Helen Nichol•
son served a delieious lunch
and a social time Was enjoy-
ed.
Dungannon W.I.
• The Dungannon Women's
Institute held their June
meeting on Thursday even-
ing the the church basement.
. Mrs. Girvin welcomed the
4.H girls and their leaders
who provided the program:
No. 1, Club Dungannon had
a good display of how flour is
milled with samples of dif
ferent flours: The presents-
tiot% was given by Vicki
Pentland and Buetta Martin.
Dungannon Club 111 with
Annabelle Stewart told how
to make batter bread.
The girls and leaders are'
to be congratulated on their
'fine displays andpresenta-
tions. ,
Mrs. Elsie Irvin gave two
readingsand conducted con-
test. Mrs. Myrtle Kerr gave .
the report of the District
annual prepared by Mrs.
Willetta McWhinney.
The July meeting will be a
bus' trip to Douglas Point.
Happy Birthday was sung to
Mrs. Greta Stewart who hal
her 90th,. birthday this week.
Lunch was served by T3nie
Logtenberg, Mary Robson,
Donna Young, Jean Erring•
ton and Elsie Irvin
•
Attend wedding
By Kathryn Todd
•Mrs. Earl Gray; North
Bay, and Mrs. Hal Briden of
Carleton Place were weekend -
visitors with Mr. and Mrs,
Ross Errington. While 'visit-
ing they attended the wed•
ding of Valerie Errinigton and
Mike Tanner, Congratula.
tions go out to the newly-
weds. Also visiting with the
Erringtons on Sunday were
Mrs. Warner,Smyth of Tees -
water and Mr. Claude
Haughton of. Pustinch. '
Mr, and Mrs, Dutch Du -
dame of Wingham were
Sunday visitors with Mr, and
Mrs. Wayne Todd,
Sympathy is extended to
Isobel Gaunt on the passing
of het sister, Jessie Avery of
Kincardine,
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