Village Squire, 1979-08, Page 8baby quilts and afghans lay in an old wicker bassinette which has
a special meaning for the Jervises since their two boys, Colin,
six, and Robin, four and a half, both slept in it as babies. The
quilt room also contains handmade shawls, ponchos and
handbags.
In the next room you will find unusual greeting cards and gift
wrap, and children's books from England. Roxanne has tried to
stock items throughout the store which are not found in other
shops. She has packaged a variety of dried berries and cornstalk
flowers to use as decorations for straw wreaths. There are also
finished wreaths for sale, made by Roxanne during her few spare
hours. Customers can see some fine examples of her oil
paintings on sale, as well as prints by well known artists like
Mathias Muleme, and woven wall hangings by Iris Wright and
Sharon Etherington.
An item of particular interest to residents of the surrounding
areas are the reprints of original Historical Atlases of counties in
Western Ontario. In the atlas of Perth County Roxanne
discovered that Shakespeare was larger than Stratford back in
1879.
There are plenty of items for children in the shop, including
wooden toys, Beatrix Potter china, cloth animals and
"Vegemals", stuffed toys in the shapes of celery, peas and other
vegetables that will help any youngster learn to love their
greens. Hannah Schito of Cambridge makes apple dolls in
sumptuous Elizabethan costumes expecially for the store, and
there are other dolls made from clothespegs, corn husks or
burlap.
Pleasant fragrances abound in the bath boutique corner,
stocked with finely -milled English and Canadian soaps and
potpourri from Claire Burke. A sweet tooth can be gratified
through the purchase of Greaves jams, natural honey or
imported sweets. Boxes of the delicious Boston Harbour tea
which is served in the restaurant are on sale. Harry Ten Shilling
has sole rights to the product in Ontario. A jaunty crocheted tea
cozy to keep your brew warm is available too.
Roxanne and Michael close Harry Ten Shilling near the end of
December until the following Spring to allow themselves time to
work on renovations to their upstairs, and to "regroup the
family", spending more time together after the busy tourist
season. In mid-December they hold their annual Twelve Days
Before Christmas Sale. Cozy lambswool hats and mohair throws
would make perfect gifts, or buy the collector on your list a
limited edition plate or a piece of crystal from Sweden or
England. While you're there, be sure to take time out to sample
a traditional British Christmas tea.
But you don't have to wait till Christmas to enjoy the friendly
atmosphere of Harry Ten Shilling. The combination of English
charm and Canadian hospitality will make your visit there a
pleasant experience at any time.
Misconduct:
No running. No walking.
No exercise. No effort.
Penalty—a shorter life.
No argument.
Fitness is fun.
kW;Try some. PRT/CIP (TIOn
6 Village Squire, August 1979
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