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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1984-08-08, Page 7Summer said goodbye to Redtrees. like a t eautif tl :old •ladywalking reluctantly but bravely into the sunset of life. As she passed by, she• touched the maple: leaves with her magical fingers, intent on leaving a brief. but colourful memory of the warmth she had brought to the Caledon Hills. The harvest had all been gathered in. It was time now to pause and reflect upon the blessings of ''the new land, to be truly grateful and give praise to God. During the first week of October,a• harvest thanksgiv- ing service was held in the church. There, surrounded by flowers, fruits, vegetables and sheaves of grain, the Reverend Duncan MacLeod addressed his exiled people. , "Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They toil not neither do they spin. But I say auto you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these." Macleod put on his very best perfor- inance, sweeping his hand across the display of produce which symbolized man's reward for mingling his sweat with the soil. "Aye, not even Solomon, King of Israel and son of David, that wise man who lived in the tenth century before the birth of our dear Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The mighty temple he built, as magnificent as it was, could not compare to all the. wondrous con- struction within any one single grain of wheat that now lies here' before us." The minister was pleased with the effect. his sermon was having upon the congrega- tion. The people of the community were always amazed at the depth. of MacLeod's theological knowledge and thefact that he could quote verbatim from any part of the Bible. from Toronto to Mono: 4ure and I am glad to RRDTREEs by Don Campbell r He was building up to a climax when the church door was opened not too gently, and a stranger stood before them, completely destroying MacLeod's oratory. The minister was visibly annoyed at the inter- ruption of his service. "What is the meaning of this rude intrusion into the house' of God?" he,said angrily. The stranger was embarrassed when all heads were turned in his direction. Asan afterthought, he snatched his hat from his head and bowed. "I am looking for a man called MacCrimmon," he , said with a distinct Irish, accent. "Sure and I'll be after begging your pardon, sir, but I was told my message was urgent, so it was!" All eyes turned towards MacCrimmon, who rose to his. feet and addressed the in- truder. "What is the message, sir? Ihae nae secrets frae these people." The messenger smiled. `"Tis no secret - 'tis'good news, sprit is. A ship by the name of Atlantic Queen has docked in Torontb, and your Captain Jamieson needs wagons to br- ing all the immigrants here!" Instantly, the church became filled with a hubbub of excitement. MacCrimmon frown-, ed' impatientlyand raised his hand to bring. silence. "I thank ye, sir, frae all the trouble ye went tae in bringing the message." "'Tway: no .trouble. I only had to ride in from the sixth line. I was on my way direct Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesduh. August 8., 19 -Page 7 be the first to tell you, so I arra" the man said, a Kverybody began talking at once about the preparations for transporting • their relatives. Almost unnoticed,. the bringer of good tidingsslipped out of the door"without anybody rememberingto ask his name. The Reverend Duncan MacLeod looked to MacCrimrnon to bring a little order, out of the chaos. The Minister Was the leader of the church, but MacCrimmon was the leader of the community. ' "I'll remind ye all that this is the house of God!" MacCrimmon's voice rang out and brought instant silence. "There is a time and place frae everything and now is no the time tae speak anything except the words of the good 'Lord. I 'kill do nothing today." To- day is the sabbath'and I frae one will keep it!" He addressed himself to the minister. "I apologize frae the interruption, MacLeod. Would ye please . go on with the service?" ' Though the minister continued; the con- centration of the people was not on the ser mon. Pictures of the loved ones they had not seen for so Many years flashed across their minds and the,carefully planned sermon of MacLeod was completely lost on his kinsmen. Only MacCrimmon realized the full im- port of MacLeod's words as he finished his oration; a conclusion which had never been intended to be part • of . that harvest thanksgiving service. "Render with Caesar the things which are Caesar's. And unto God, the things which are God's." Souih4frican couple visit with Mrs. Barr Mr. and Mrs. Russell Barr from Dur' ban, South Africa; Pte. Darrell Barr of Trenton, Air Base; Mr. and Mrs. Percy Barr and Alistair , of ' Calgary; : Donald Barr of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Morley Bushell of Winghani; Margaret Bushell of Guderich and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barr of here visited over the weekend with Mrs. John Barr. Callers at the same home on Saturday were Murray Barr of here, Mr. and Mrs. Gory, Fair and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Van De Klippe of Kincardine and Winnifred Percy.of here. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Haldenby of Toronto and Mrs. Howard Thompson of Ripley visited here on Sunday with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barr returned- home from a nice camping weekend at Temagami and on their way • home they visited .at Stayner with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shaw and family.. - .4. 'Mr. and Mrs. Percy Barr and Alistair of Calgary are here on a three week holiday. Mr. and Mrs. George Bushell, David and Janet of Ottawa, Kathryn, Anne, Edwin. and Janice Fraser of Armow,. Mr. and ' Mrs. Russell Bushell and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burt and. 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