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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-05-11, Page 44 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, May 11, 2005 Etli�r 1 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscrak - Publisher Jason Middleton- R porter Susan Hundertmork - Editor Bernie Pugh - Office/Advertising Adrienne Peckitt - Composing Anne Roden - Distribution OUEBECOR MEDIA E-mail us of seoforth(dbowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 35.85 o year, in advance, plus G.S.T. SENIORS: - 33.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. USA & Foreign. 35.85 a year in advance, plus $83.20 postage, G.S.T. exempt Published weekly by Sun Media at 1 I Main SE, Seaforth. Advertising is accepted on condition that in the event of a typographical error, the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with o reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. 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CanadV Editorial If an election must be held, let's make it count with high voter turnout As is often the way with weekly newspapers, it seems that Canadians will learn whether or not the ruling government of the day will be toppled sometime Tuesday afternoon which, sadly, is after the press deadline of nearly all community newspapers, nationwide. That fact aside, there is nonetheless a lot of room for pause given Conservative Party of Canada leader Stephen Harper's insistence on forcing upheaval in the House of Commons before the final findings of the Gomery Inquiry are released to the public. Granted, it does make sense to strike while the iron is hot. After all, the scandalized Chuck Guite, who has played a starring role in the sponsorship scandal mess, is now seeming to share the tar - and -feather brush with beleaguered Prime Minister Paul Martin Jr. This, of course, is after the Liberal party leader pledged — ad nauseum — that he had nothing to do with the scene. That assertion, naturally, rang about as true as the notion of a self-proclaimed vegan lion trying to gain entry to a mutton convention — especially given that Martin was the country's Finance Minister for a significant portion of the time the scandal was allegedly under way. All that aside, it is nonetheless also true that — apart from kicking, screaming and crying — Canadians have made it abundantly clear they are not interested in returning to the polls — or footing the requisite $300 -million election pricetag — any time in the near future. As some of the more number -crunching friendly suggest, it doesn't make sense to spend $4 to explain where every loonie went. Nonetheless, perhaps an election is nigh. One can only hope this time, unlike the last, that Canadians will swarm the voting booths and wrack up a voter turnout which surpasses the 30 per cent marker. Otherwise, the whole scenario has been at best a lesson in futility and, at worst, political engineering at its most opportunistic. – Clinton News Record How to access us Letters to the Editor and other submissions can be made to us by noon on Mondays at: seaforth @ bowesnet.com All letters and submissions must be signed and accompanied by a day -time telephone. number. All submissions are subject to editing for both length and content. Don't forget to check out our homepage at: www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com ( )pinion Letters Seaforth masons helped lay cornerstone of Blyth church To the Editor, On Feb. 1, 1878, only a few short years after the Town of Blyth was formally incorporated, a group of local residents held a vestry meeting in the Blyth Temperance Hal. While this was not uncommon for the fledgling congregation of the Trinity Anglican Church, the subject at this Dinsley Street meeting was to result in something that would stand for well over a century. Up until that time, the Rev. Mr. Carmichael and Mr. Duberdue, Reverend J.W. Murphy, rev. Gallager, Rev. davies and rev. Win. Henderson, the successive clergymen, held service for the Trinity worshippers in a patchwork of locations including; in a sitting room in Mr. Shane's log hotel; Nethery's Orange Hall; the old brick school house at the north end of the village and at Temperance Hall on Dinsley Street. Despite the tribulations and difficulties encountered in the 18 years since the Church of England (today the Anglican church of Canada) first asked the Rev. Mr. Carmichael to walk from Clinton to Blyth to conduct services, Trinity church was growing. In response to that fact, this day (Feb. 1, 1878) was to be a Friday unlike any other in the short history of the Trinity Anglican Church of Blyth. This Synod (a special council of church members that holds regular meetings to discuss important issues), which consisted of Chas. Hamilton, James Potter, J.H. Thompson, Thomas Nicholson and John Blackbruff to name just a few, determined that the church needed a permanent home. It was later determined that the building lot would cost $50; the architect would be Mr. Fitch of Wingham; the style would be Gothic; the tower would be 75 feet tall and the main body of the church would be 34 feet by 50 feet. The building contract was awarded to Mr. Young of Auburn for $3,200, not including the brickwork which was to be provided by Mr. R. Howard, a parishioner, in an effort to reduce building costs. By any standard, the project was ambitious. Despite obvious challenges, in the early afternoon on Monday, June 24, 1878, a very special and unique ceremony began to unfold to mark the laying of the corner stone. The formal procedure included a substantial Masonic observance. In fact, local Masons hailing from Blyth Lodge No. 303; Morning Start Lodge No. 309 (Carlow); Old Light Lodge No. 184 (Lucknow); Clinton No. 84; Exeter No. 133; Wingham No. 286; St. John's No. 284 (Brussels); Britannia No. 170 (Seaforth) and many others turned out to help lay the corner stone for a future local landmark and spiritual institution. After the formalities of opening Lodge, R.W. Bro. J.H. Benson informed the assembled Masons that he had been empowered by the Grand Lodge to perform the ceremony of laying the corner stone of Trinity Church about to be erected at Blyth. The Director of Ceremonies then formed a procession, preceded by the Wingham Brass Band, and marched to the site. At that point, with full Masonic honours, witnessed by more than 2000 Masons and the Governor General of Canada, the Lt. Governor of Ontario and the Premier, the Trinity Anglican Church consecrated the site of what became their new spiritual home. Today, as preparations are made to rededicate that site, the Trinity Anglican Church and Blyth Masonic Lodge would invite you to look back on this important part of Blyth's heritage. Please join us on May 15 at 3:30 p.m. for this unique and rare event. Not only is it a chance to ponder and reflect on the past but perhaps it is an opportunity for us to look forward to the next 127 years. R W. Bro. J. Richard Elliott District Deputy Grand Master North Huron District Seaforth enumerators named to prepare for provincial election in 1955 MAY 14,1880 Thos. Foster of this town, refused the sum of $100 from a gentleman in Hamburg for a mare colt, only a few weeks old. The entertainment given in the Methodist church by the Jubilee Singers was not very largely attended despite the fact it was was deserving of a good audience. Thos. Govenlock has shipped his fat cattle. They occupied five cars and amounted to over $5,000. A row of nice maple trees has been planted along the street leading to the High School. J.P. Brine of town met with a painful accident, while planting strawberry plants in his garden. In some manner he gave his middle finger a twist, breaking his bone. Milk drawing at Winthrop has again commenced and Wm. Hill's cheese factory is in full working order. Isaac Currie of McKillop has sold his farm to John Little. MAY 19, 1905 The Messrs. Cudmore of Kippen are making large shipments of baled hay from the station. The manager of St. Andrew's Church, Kippen had a bee recently and had the church and manse grounds fixed up and put in good order. Theodore Dexter of Hullett has purchased the 50 acre farm of John McGill for the sum of $3,275. The farmers at Chiselhurst are all very busy preparing the ground for roots. David McCloy of Chiselhurst had a very successful bee for the In the Years Agone raising of his barn in preparation for a stone foundation. Bert Hillen of McKillop has returned from the Forest City of London. He graduated with honours at the examination held at the end of April. At a special meeting of the town council a by-law authorizing the construction of cement sidewalks was passed. The electric light boys have been busily engaged during the past week straightening up poles and putting everything in first class shape. Frank Schueler has purchased the property of O.J. Clarke, in the east ward paying for it $800. The new stone crusher recently purchased by the Tuckersmith Council has been placed in position in the Archibald pit. Joseph Keating is erected a new photograph gallery at the rear of the store in the Williams Block, formerly occupied by B.B. Gunn. Robert Winter and Jas. G. McMichael have shipped three loads of very fine hogs to Toronto. MAY 16, 1930 Alex C. Ferguson, Bayfield, better known as Peerie, left Friday for Welland, to take a position on a boat. The dance season at Bayfield Pavilion commenced on Friday. J.W. Jewitt's home at Bayfield was destroyed by fire recently. The fishermen at Bayfield are having fairly good lifts since they commenced fishing. At the recent musical festival in Stratford, Charles Boyd of McKillop won several medals for baritone voice. Seeding is well on the way. The farmers are now busy preparing bean land. Eugene Duncan, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Duncan of Seaforth, won the first prize gold medal for second violin at the Stratford Music Festival. Wallace Parke, who spent the past five years at his home in Norwich, England has returned to Seaforth, and intends moving here. G.C. Bell, of town, who has been confined to the hospital for several months was moved to his home on North Main Street. J.F. McIntosh of Wilke, Sask. in a letter to the Expositor says that while wheat is al in the Wilke district it was snowing on May 9. MAY 20, 1955 A plaque commemorating those members who served in two World Wars was unveiled in an impressive service at First Presbyterian church on Sunday evening. Taking part in the ceremony were Rev. Glenn Campbell, Rev. Alex Nimmo, J.A. Murray and William Smith. A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mrs. Wilson McCartney when Mrs. McCartney and Mrs. E. Townsend sponsored a shower for Miss Ruth Keyes, bride elect. The enumerators for Seaforth, for the forthcoming Provincial election have been named by returning officer Elgin McKinley. They are: Mrs. H.E. Smith, Mrs. Harvey Mason, Mrs. E. Case, Mrs. RegWatherworth, Mrs. Bruce McLean and Miss Dorothy Parke. Mrs. Wilber Keyes entertained at a trouseau tea in honour of her daughter. Receiving at the door were Ruth and her mother assisted by Mrs. H. Carter of Innerkip. Town property in Seaforth is about to have a major clean-up according to town foreman Harold Maloney. The new General Coach building in Hensall was officially opened. The company completes two mobile homes a day and have 65 employees. The units are sold to buyers from Halifax to Vancouver the largest going to the western oil fields. MAY 15, 1980 Telephone customers in Walton and Londesboro are taking their fight to keep Seaforth and Clinton phone exchanges to the Canadian Radio Telecommunication Commission (CRTC) hearings in Toronto Wednesday night. Seaforth council agreed Monday night to ask the province to send in a conciliator in an attempt to get negotiating committee to stick with its 10 per cent offer at a previous meeting and talks are according to the committee "stalemated." Two brothers, Neil and Glen Beuermann of RR 4 Walton, both lost barns in two separate fires early Monday morning. Damages total at least $100,000. Y I could fly high over the neighbourhood' and be totally free and go wherever I want to, and do whatever I want to