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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-11-20, Page 61 Page 6 Times -Advocate, November 20, 1985 Train travel not what it used to be The last spike was driven intoThe rails of the Canadian Pacific Railway one hundred years ago, this month. It strung our wide country together, and for many years, it and the C.N.R. were our main means of trans- continental transportation. Later, automobiles became a popular mode of travel, but up until the last war, most people used the railways to cross the country. Not only did the trains transport passengers, they also brought us our mail, a good deal of our food and all First, came the distant, haunting manufactured goods. They were toot-oo-000, warning us of its ap- much more a part of our daily lives proach. Then the headlight came in - than the present air and highway to view, almost blinding us as we transports, and a lot more personal. stared into its bright, glaring eye. It Seems to me... by Gwyn Whilsmith In our small western village, the morning train going East, hooted through at 7 a.m. However, it was the evening locomotive; passing through on its way westward at 9:20 p.m. that caused the most excitement, especial- ly on Saturday nights when all us country folk were in town to join our friends in trooping up to the station. I swear it was more thrilling than watching a 747 take off, seeing the . latest movie, or going to Expo, all rolled into one. MR. AND MRS. KEVIN TRAQUAIR On August _31, 1985, Catherine Ann Dawe and Kevin Stewart Traquair were united in morriage at the residence of the groom's parents. Catherine is the daughter of Douglas Dawe, Grand Bend and Shirley and Herb Broom, Hensall. Kevin is the son of Dan and Christine Traquair, Exeter. Following a honeymoon to the Pocono Mountains, Mr. and Mrs. Traquair are now residing in Tillsonburg. FsofiMA MX11 =A RSA 1zi1W11tate 11 I1 1a, g 0 ':'V g 0 srf`, g ✓ ---..., 9 1 1 1 1 i -.•*;.:A- Ij g _ g f u fmas' 47 THE COUNTRY SPIRE we.N.,.e is I mM.n, of HUN ..o:1 ii PHONE: 229-6341 V •Avanti•Dakin V •Baldwin Brass *Treasured Memories it •Otagirl 1 •Colonial Candle W •Country Seamers V •Quartz Movements 0 OPEN 7 DAYS! 9 0 vzs vsz vasmicvsal mr,szvzives acvlt Sorority group hear gemologist Heather Rogers was hostess for the October 15 meeting of the Beta Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Mike Anstett, a local gemologist, gave an interesting discussion on gems. He also brought various machines used in checking stones. Cohostess Marie Astle thanked him on behalf of the chapter. The business meeting followed. 11 was decided to donate a free skating session at the local arena. Verla Russell reported that the majority of the groups involved in Sportfest decided to use the profits towards in- stalling washrooms at the agricultural building. Phyllis Johnson told the members that tickets on a draw for a "Sweetheart Weekend" will soon be available. This is to be the major fun- draising project for the year. A Memorial Ritual was hel'd.in honour of our former sister, Debbie Newby, who was killed in a car accident in Calgary earier in the month. Lunch was served by Heather and Marie. The Chapter met November 5 at the home of Susan Kraftcheck. Roll call was to tell about a favourite doll from your childhood. President Maida Gaiser conducted the business portion of the meeting. Correspondence was received regarding the photo special sponsored by the chapter in the school section of the Fair. Congratulations are extended to the winners and to all participants. Pat Patterson explained the role of the' local office of the Huron County Family and Children Service to be operated from the Lawn Bowling Clubhouse from December 6 to 13. Through donations of new and or good used articles, it is hoped that every child in Huron County will have a Christmas present. Phyllis updated 'the' information regarding the Sweetheart Weekend draw. It will be at the Harbour Hilton in Toronto on Valentine's weekend. The Social Committee is planning an all chapter party on November 26. Susan followed the business meeting with an informative and in- teresting discussion on dolls. Many from her own collection were on display. Joy Skillender, co -hostess. served a delicious lunch. An auction of household articles was conducted by Heather Rogers as a Ways and Means project. The members had fun with this. With much huffing and puffing, and clouds of hissing white steam that threw up bits of cinders into our eyes, the great black train slid into a magnificent, grinding halt. Mailbags were flung out to waiting wagons, as were boxes of drygoods and groceries, and long stems of golden bananas, and crates of oranges and apples for the stores. But the most important event was the disembarking of the passengers ... if there were any. The air was elec- tric as we all grouped around the ex- it door at the end of one of the passenger cars and waited hopefully for someone to step down. Most of the time we weren't disap- pointed; there might be a travelling salesman lugging his heavy case, or someone returning from the city, or maybe even a stranger coming to visit relatives. Whoever they were, no royal party was ever given a more 4.1 MR. AND MRS. PETER BEDARD JR. Linda Zwaan and Peter Bedard Jr. were united in marriage on October 12, 1985 at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church in Zurich with Father Mooney officiating. The bride is the daughter of Pieter and Marlene Zwaan and Peter and Theresa Bedard, Hen - soil are parents of the groom. The maid of honour was Donna Zwaan, Hensall and bridesmaids were Colleen Bedard, Hensall, Jackie Zwaan, London, Vicki Ducharme, Hensall. Alicia Schroeder, Hensall and Holly Zwaan, Woodham were flowergirls. The best man was John Bilcke, Hensall and ushers were Steven Bedard, Hensall, Dave Johnson, London and Mike Ducharme, Hensall. The hymns were sung by Mozart and Julie Gelinas, reader was Brad Buchanan, Terry and Linda Bedard did the offertory, Theresa Bedard served communion and Ken Schroeder was master of ceremonies. The couple is residing in Hensall. OPEN HOUSE November 21, 22, 23 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. curious or appreciative reception. Four years after I left my home town, I went back, and purposely arrived on a Saturday just so I could enjoy the marvellous, heady welcome, which made me feel like a movie star! On that three-day trip, I lay in an upper berth, listening to the cry of the train as it tore across the country in pitch blackness. I ate in the dining car at tables laid with white linen cloths, gleaming silver and good china. A happy, black porter watched over us like a mother hen, picking up, brushing our clothes and bringing the small ladder so we could descend from our berth. Coming back from a trip west, a few years later, we experienced a disaster, which turned out to be an adventure. Our big old engine conk- ed out and stranded us for 10 hours in the bush of Northern Ontario. The food ran out and the cars became stif- fling hot, but once we all got over the shock that we were going to miss our connecting trains in Toronto, we relaxed and began to enjoy ourselves. We sang, we played games, we even put on a concert. Since the bar car was the only one with the air conditioner working, many gravitated there. A young priest, sitting across from me, wiped the perspiration from his brow as he headed down the aisle with a wink, "This heat.'s.enough to drive a priest to drink!" He was also the one who won the pool someone eke got up where we all guessed what time we'd finally pull into Toronto Union Station. The stipulation was that the winner had to go out and buy pizza and beer for everyone else. We arrived about 2:30 a.m., and I can still see the priest go- ing off into.the dark to rustle up piz- za and beer. Unfortunately,1 couldn't wait to see if he made it back since I was just able to catch a ride to Lon- don on the early morning butter and eggs special. Now, I sometimes ride the train to Kingston and can have a lunch or din- ner served to me right at my seat. Last summer, 1 rode the rails for a day, from Saskatoon to Winnipeg, and while I'm sorry to admit that the at- mosphere and service is not quite what it used to be, it still seems to me that train travel has a charm all its own. 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