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35th Pioneer Thresher Reunion
Soot and sparks fly at reunion's blacksmith shop
FIRED UP — Showing off the skills required by farmers in bygone days, the blacksmith was an
important part of the community.
The art of the blacksmith is one that is
fading quickly in today's bustling modern
society. At the Thresher Reunion, however,
its soot and sparks still continue to fly.
The trade of the blacksmith has changed
over the years. No shoes will be put on
horses (that is a job for the farrier.) Instead,
the modern blacksmith creates decorative
iron designs, such as railings, gates, and
furniture, while doing farm repair work at
the same time.
Jim Wallace, of Goderich, a blacksmith
for over 20 years, has done demonstrations
at past reunions. According to his wife,
Mary, the display has been a popular one.
"People like to see how pliable irons can be
when heated," she said.
While other trades of the past have
become dated and disappeared,
blacksmithing has appeared to adapt to the
changing times and endured, and remains a
crucial part of Huron's heritage.
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