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Village Squire, 1976-05, Page 17•Techniques are visible in the house. The exterior walls are composed of slop bricks, , that wete formed from the clay found in the yard. The downstairs' interior walls consist of studs, cross -members and brick fill, while the upstairs; walls, the walls under the staircase and the archway in the dining room are covered with split' board lath, In •the basement, the floor is made of bricks, and a haired •window at the foot of the staircase shows where a'jail cell was located. Constant Van Egmond acted as the Magistrate before the establishment of the Huron County Jail in Goderich. Therefore, he cletauned prisoners in his basement cell. The downstairs of the house is composed of a spacious central hall, a huge kitchen and a large parlour, a bedroom, a dining room and a slip room off the dining room This slip room originally served as a children's bedroom and could be closed off from the dining room with four folding doors Three more bedrooms are located'upstairs Almost every room contains • a brick fireplace, some of which still function. The one in the kitchen is larger than the others becauSe.it was used for cooking as well :as for heating , The restoration of each room included the analysis of wallpaper and paint chips to determine the original colour, the vintage and the method of apptication. Although a LIP grant anttan OFY grant supplied some labour 'and • financial aid, most of the work ,accomplished thus far has been done by volunteers. Last summer the downstairs' bedroom was completed and furnished with a rope bed, a cherry dresser and washstand, a cradle, a rocker and a rag rug made in a Van Egmond woollen mill. These articles were either loaned or donated to the foundation. The vintage architecture of the house makes it a showpiece, but the Foundation members believe Colonel Anthony Van Egmond merits more than that They want his •memorial to`be a vital, active cog in the social .fife of the area Therefore, they plan •exhibitions, classes and social events. The parlour will be available for public meetings, and the paintings of local artists will adorn the walls The foundation also hopes to obtain travelling -antique shows from some major museums. Rather than merely look at gntiques, however, the visitors to the house will be able to participate in pioneer • skills In tlik basement, pottery and ceramic 'classes will he conducted, and if a proper kiln can he obtained, lessons in china painting will be offered In the upstairs' bedrooms, several ;arts and crafts will be taught including 'quilting, crocheting, rug hooking and tatting. Wool spinning and carding will be instructed •on a walking spinning wheel. . Meanwhile, in the kitchen, pioneer cooking and preserving wilt be sampled. For the recipes, crab apples will be picked from the 'trees in the back yard; mint will be grown in the herb garden beside the house, and honey will be taken from the bee hive at the hack of the property. Properly extracting the hones from the hive is another proposed lesson Before the clases can begin and the 'foundation's ultimate goal can he reached, 'though, a great deal of work must be done. The program committee; chaired by Dorothy •Williams, plans numerous fund-raising and 'public relation events for the coming year For The Gift That Keeps on Giving --- Fine Furnishings From Lodge Furniture Whether you have a spacious home or a small apartment, at Lodge Furniture you will find many inspiring ideas to jit your need. Whether your choice is traditional or contemporary our furniture is designed and hand crafted to bring out the beauty of a room. Let us help you choose a perfect gift idea to suit your decor. "For a little down, we'll feather your nest" 10116E FURNITURE master charge 1 WEST ST. GODERICH PHONE 523-7521 COME TO DENOMME'S Farm and Garden Centre 66 Hamilton St. Goderich, Ont. - Owed by: Reg. & Davina Smith For Your Evergreens - Shrubs Fruit Trees - Roses - Ornamental Trees Box plants coming soon. Beautiful lawn ornament 50% warranty on all Trees & Roses. \ II LAGE SQUIRI /MAN 19'6. 13