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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-05-28, Page 6Pogo 6 China -birds, live birds an I've never been one for collections. In fact, I could never understand, for the life of me, how anyone could get excited over owning 500 pair of salt and pepper shakers in shapes from elephants to mushrooms; and I real- ly thought the fellow I once met who room to a thousand old licensee ve house lates had gone completely bonkers. However, I've had to change my tune because I now own a small collection, myself, and although I really got conned into it, I must ad- mit it gives me infinite pleasure. It started out a few years ago when, wanting to bring back an authentic souvenir from Mexico, I picked up a colourful, ceramic bird to sit on our mantle. Shortly after, a friend presented me with a china, fan tail- ed prairie chicken, "So your Mexican bird won't look so lonely", she said. Then, on my next birthday, a daughter gave me a fat Goebel blue bird, "To add to your collection, Mom." "Collection", I snorted, "Three birds hardly constitutes a col- lection!" "Sure it does", she insisted. Well, the fat was in the fire, and before I knew it, everyone, from tion I never lusted after, but which, I confess, I love like a mother. Since I don't keep the birds under glass they have to be dusted every It Seems to me... by Gwyn Whilsmith grandchildren to mere acquain- tances, was giving me a new bird for my 'collection'. And somehow, I got into the habit, myself, of picking up a feathered friend every time I visited a different place, with the result I now have around four dozen birds in various sizes and shapes. It's a collet= week or two, so I have them in my hands quite regularly, and every time I pick one up, it brings a fond memory of the person who gave it to me, or the place from which I brought it. There's the pink glass swan that my special friend, Pat, tucked into my hand one day, and the little brass chickadee SENIORS YARD SALE — Ruby Beaver, Alice Bowen, Mildred Fulton and Ruth Skinner display some of the baking available at Saturday's senior citizens garage sale. Pentecostal congregation will mark 50th birthday Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of affiliation with the Pentecostal' Assemblies of Canada on the weekend of May 31 and June 1. Events plann- ed around the "I Remember" theme include,a banquet on Saturday night to which all former ministers, members and adherents have been invited. Dinner will be followed by an infor- mal evening of sharing and reminisc- ing. Long-time member Don Jolly will act as MC. Special music will be pro- vided by former members now living elsewhere, and former pastor Larry Talbot (1962-64) will be guest speaker. Former minister Floyd Rhude (1965-70) will preach during the Sun- day morning service, and Ron Wright, assistant pastor of Essex (and former Exeter resident) will speak at the 7:00 p.m. evening service. , Pictures from the past, and a church history book compiled and printed for the anniversary will be on display in the church during the weekend. The Pentecostal church grew out of evangelical meeting held in 1935 in the old Opera House that once stood where Darling's IGA is now. The lively singing, exuberant preaching and hearings and other tangible evidence of the gifts d the Holy Spirit recalled the days of the old-time revival camp meetings. In 1936 the congregation joined the PAOC. The first services were held in an renovated home owned by Della . Peart at the corner of Nelson and William St. During the ministry of Harold Ken- drick, another church was built on the present site of Martens Furniture, us- ing volunteer labour and a geat deal of second-hand material. Serxices trorn, a dear da w. And macde parrot, the mos and sounds of tbe Indian bazaar where I bought it drift back to me. The delicate, pale jade bird reminds me of tbe People's Coop in Gina where the curious natives crowded around us funny looking Westerners. Strangely enough, although I have many birds made in -Japan, purchas- edfrom Northern Ontario to Jasper, when visiting Japan I had great dif- ficulty locating one. Finally, on my last evening there, I dashed into a huge department store and happily found a perky, tiny sparrow to tuck in- to my bag and my memories. Most of my birds are inexpensive (one yellow chick I bought for ten cents at a garage sale), but each does hold a special place in my ,heart. And I suspect that's how it is with many col- lectors... 'the item is only precious because of the memories it holds. Much as I enjoy my collection of birds, I must admit they can't hold a candle to the real ones that fly past my window, especially -this -time of year. Not long ago, flocks of yellow shafted flickers rested at our place before they moved further north, although they did leave a few mates behind whom I hear pecking out their dinner in the trees in the gully back of us. Right now, throngs of golden finches swoop down to devour dandelion seeds, and one of my big- gest thrills was seeing some irides- cent blue buntings flying with them. One evening when I looked out the window I thought someone had scat- tered bits of red paper over the grass until I realized it, was a flock of rose breasted grosbeaks. • We havebluejays, cardinals, orioles and warblers, and recently, a pair of pink breasted blue birds per- ched on the tree outside the kitchen window. The tiny humming birds are back, dipping their beaks into the cor- al bells at the side of the house, and dozens of robins are already busy raising their families. Yesterday, a beautiful red poll and his wife (the first we'd ever seen) took breakfast on our lawn. We're not professional bird wat- chers but when we moved here we did purchase a bird book and a pair of binoculars, and we sometimes just happen upon some rare sightings. , So, when it comes to birds, it seems to me I have the best of two worlds... my small collection with its were' held in the basement until the sanctuary was completed. Don and Jean Jolly were the first couple to be married in the new church in.1947, and the church was officially opened that October. Tt}e church.was.gutted by fire the following February. Caven Presbyterian and Main St. United of- fered their facilities for morning wor- ship until the church was rebuilt. Evening services were held in the Opera House. The Main St. United Church was purchased in 1970, and Pentecostal services continued there until the pre- sent large, modern church was erected south of Exeter. The first ser- vice was held in the present building September 8, 1985, and the new Ex- eter Pentecostal Tabernacle was dedicated one month later. Present wo memories, and the hundreds of love- ly live b(rliw$o share this area with us.. .• Official. " .COlifining Sot.. at 2 p.m, ..� Alllies lord sales Best Interest Guarantaid 93/4 % Investinewt Cart Medea _• subject to change eaiser•KMeale iL Insurance Brokers Inc. Ex•t•r Grand Bond 233-2420 234-5484 Clinton Hensel' 3Ich 118 482.9747 262-2119 MR. AND MRS. RANDY TIEMAN Liane Beauchemin and Randy Tiernan were united in marriage May 3, 1986. Liane is the daughter of Johnny and Eleanor Beauchemin of Laval, Quebec. Randy is the son of Russell and Doreen Tieman of Exeter, On- tario. Best man was Barry Tiernan, brother of the groom. Matron of honour was Heather Tieman, sister-in-law of the groom. The bride was attended by Danielle Burche and Jan Bureau. Guests were ushered by Danny Beauchemin and Phil Bureau. Junior bridesmaid was Carli Tieman, niece of the groom. Ringbearer was Brad Tieman, nephew of the groom. After en- joying a honeymoon in Florida, the couple will reside in Montreal. rld premier In celebration of their 10th anniver- sary the National Tap Dance Com- ipany of Canada with the renowned (choreographer, Brian McDonald, will ,,Oresent their gala mixed program on, The Huron Country l?laybeuse,rf}qu} , Stage on June 20,4t 8:30 p.m. "Tapel Music" is a very special production and will kick off the Com- pany's year of touring, and Playhouse • General Manager, Heather Redick, is delighted that this grand perfor- mance will "first" be seen in Grand Bend. This rare opportunity, and "one show only" will provide a unique op- poilunity for 'Playhouse patrons. In addition tetMs, Oliver Button is a Sissy, by the same company, is of- fered for the younger audience at 2:30 p.m. Call 238-8451 to reserve today' SIZES 14 tO 44 Exsbr 235-1412 Also in Sarnia and London fieterelbee Wishes to thank all our customers for making our 5th anniversary a tremendous success Lucky winners in our draws are: Peggy pbre, Exeter Donna' Jddry Hern,' Ekdt'eri Cheryl Walters, Kirkton Margaret Hern, Kirkton WI QUILTS TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL -- The Perth South District of the Women's Institute recently completed 55 quilts which were donated to the Western Ontario Children's Hospital in London. Shown here are Ethelene Fraser, Marian Dougall and Helen Shute. FOOD PROCESSORS Come and learn some new ideas and recipes to use with your food pro- cessor. Dig it out of your bottom cup- board and find out how to really make it work. It's such a handy gizmo that I'm sure you'll find after the demonstrations that you won't want to put it away. 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