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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-04-27, Page 3Symes family donates picture The Lucknow town hall is now home to a large picture depicting. the Relief of Lucknow (India) and the triumphant meeting of Havelock, Outram and Sir Colin Campbell in Nov. 1857. The family of the late Robert C. ' Symes, who died in 1994, presented the picture to Reeve Stuart Reavie last week. The picture was found in the basement of Mr. Symes' uncle, Don Andrews of England, when Mr Symes visited there 20 years ago. Some years later, around the early '80s, Mr. Andrews wrapped it and placed it in a Targe suitcase so the picture could be safely transported to Canada. . Gloria Symes said it was always her husband's intention to donate the picture to the town, and she and the children wanted to fulfill his wish that the picture be available for viewing by any resident of this village which is named after Luck - now, India. The picture, which had some water stains, was restored by Snyder Studio, Wingham, and now hangs in place of prominence in the town hall. For those who may.be unfamiliar with the association between the two Lucknows, we reprint segments from the village historical chronicle "A Glimpse of the Past". James Somerville is referred to as the ,"Father of Lucknow". In 1858, Mr. Somerville- purchased land that was subsequently surveyed • into village Ibis and sold. This set- tlement officially came into being. and "was named after Lucknow, India, because of , the memorable events associated with that city in the quelling of the Indian Mutiny, a barbaric uprising of nativerebels, .whose hideous tales of massacre. had reached even to the Canadian wilderness. It was in the fall of 1857 that the Relief of Lucknow, heralded the quelling of the mutiny and, natural- ly enough, James Sornerville's Scottish blood must have thrilled. with pride that it was troops of his homeland, although outnumbered 10 to 1, who lifted the siege and won this tribute from their commander, Sir Colin Campbell: "There never was a bolder fete of arms", a fete which won six Victoria Cross citations for his regiment in two days - an unheard of demonstration of valor." This is a very brief sketch. Those who are interested and not familiar with the history would find "A Glimpse of the Past" interesting reading. Gloria Symes and her family,. from the left, Tom, Rob and Theresa Ann presented a picture depicting of the Relief of Lucknow, India, and the triumphant. meeting of Havelock, Outram and Slr Colin Campbell In Nov. 1857, to the Village of Lucknow, in memory of husband and father Robert C.. Symes, who died In 1994. Reeve Stuart Reavie gratefully accepted the picture which will hang In the town hall for 'viewing by interested residents. (Pat Livingston photo) Change transmission specs on new truck KINLOSS' TOWNSHIP" - A change ini the new 1994 Ford'tan- decd truck being purchased by . the/ township was agreed to by council at the Apr. 18 meeting. For an additional cost of $1,000, the truck will be equipped with a 13 -speed forward, single stick and two reverse, Fuller transmission. Erlma Haldenby will sit on the Phase II arena committee as the municipality's representative. Subject to the availability of funds from the OMAFRA, a tile drain loan application from Barry Elliott was accepted. The Lucknow Guides willbe asked to pickup debris around the. landfill site, for a donation of $125. Residents who requested trees for roadside planting will be advised of numbers and pickup dates. MOTHERS Give Mont A SA special Tfiank Tou on Her. 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