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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-01-27, Page 10PAGE 14--CLINTON NEWS -RECO the D, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27,1977 Miivenq Erickson. bugle Historical society given main street "tour" Harry Baker was guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Historical Society on Tuesday evening. Harry, who was born and' raised in Bayfield and returned to retire here, reminisced' of business properties on the east side of .Main St., about 65 years ago. • .He began by reading a poem entitled "Twenty Years Ago," taken from a 100 year old third grade reader. Mr. Baker began his tour of the Main St. by starting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Sturgeon and told of Mr. Copeland, who drove the mail stage from Seaforth. Sometimes it would be 9 p.m. at night before the stage arrived home. Often Mr. Copeland had to dig his way up Bannockburn Hill and the. horses would be tired out after their 18 mile trek. On the site of the Presbyterian Church was a bakeshop and an tee cream parlour, operated by Tom King. Next was , George Greensalde's Confectionery and Ice Cream parlor. North of Greenslade's, was Harry Drehmann, described by Harry Baker as an ex- ceedingly fine tailor. • Dr. Woods office was next and it was noted that he was a very active man; and as a doctor, had also acted as a dentist when called upon �to perform that task. Tfie Sterling Bank was in the same building where the Bank of Commerce operated today (the residence of Dawna and Lloyd Westlake) Bob Bailey was the Sterling Bank Manager. StorekeeperJohn Fraser came next; then Jack Gairdner's post office. Billy Brandon operated -a but- chershop where the Wollen Shoppe is now; and next to that was the first telegraph .office with•Lottie Campbell as the first telegrapher. Bayfield House antiques is operating now where once was the business of J.im. Fowlie''s Blacksmith Shop. Woodworker John Day, was next and it is said that one of the wheelbarrows built by Mr. Day is still in existence in the village today and is .the picture of workmanship. The Fowlie sisters, Ethel and Francis operated an Ice Cream Parlour in the up- stairs of what is now 'the Oddleifson's home. Harry then came back up the street to where Highway 21 and the Varna Road in- tersect, to the site of the Paul Bunyan Motel where the McEwen's lived and ran a Dance- Hall. Fred and Joe McEwen operated a saw mill where the cottages now stand and their brother Sam was a Teamster. The first telephone in Bayfield was in the Sam McEwen residence and Kate (Sam's wife) accepted messages for everyone in the village. • The present residence of Reg and Evelyn Francis was the home of Harry's gran- dmother and step - grandfather. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Talbot's was the home of Mr. and Mr's. Spencer. The Mike Dupee family resided where Ken Brandon's live; then came the Fred Baker's home. (Harry's parents) Mr. Baker was a Great Lakes sailor and also a very fine woodsman. Mr. and Mrs. Billie Higgins resided in the Warner Payne home. The George King's lived where Roy and Freda Scotchmer and their family reside. Both Mr. Higgins and Mr. King were fine ' team- sters. Dick Elliott, an Irish- man lived next door. He was Sexton of the Bayfield Cemetery for many years and was also the Bayfield "Cop". • Jack Davidson lived next to the .Eliiotts and was woodsman.. Through his talk, Harry interjected with many in- teresting happenings and fond memories he remem- bered as a boy in Bayfield. He spoke of the "Oldtimers" as he called them, with love, honour and respect. Following ,Harry's reminiscing, he was, th.anked by all present and invited to speak at some future time, on the West Side of Main St. , During the business session, it was learned that the $ayfield Branch of the Huron County Historical Society had been accepted as an affiliate member of the Ontario Historical _Society, thus separating itself from the County Society. Brig. Fred Clift (ret.) was named chairman of a committee to draw up a constitution for the society. Aiding him will be Mrs. Flory Oddleifson, Mrs. Vivian Morton and Mts. Gwen Pemberton. Mrs. Elva Metcalf and Mrs. Mary Shepherd were named membership convenors to accept membership fees for the Huron County Historical Society as well as the local one. The slate of officers for 1977 wa-s read by Dr. Grosvenor Shepherd and approved without change by the meeting, and are as follows: chairman, -Gwen Pemberton; ... vice-chairman,. _Dr_ G. H. Shepherd; secretary, Miss Kay Reid; treasurer, Mrs. Moira Couper; archivist, Ms. Dorothy Cox; social con- venor, Mrs..Margaret Clift. Fred .Clift '-then spoke on Provincial Grants available to Incorporated Historical Societies. The Grant program for small societies is up to $100 for administration - paper, stamps, etc., up to $225 Anglican Guild picks slate Trinity Church Ladle's Guild met Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 17 and enjoyed a delicious pot -luck luncheon. Rev. William M. Bennett was present and pronounced the blessing. Following .dinner,the regular meeting was held with president, Mrs. Ruby Fitzsimons in the chair. She opened the meeting with the New Years message. Mrs. Fitzsimons then welcomed the Rector and also Mrs. Reg. Wilson who was a guest. She welcomed back a member, -Mrs. Ruth Mut- zelburg, . who had been hospitalized in Goderich. She the Blue penny losers. The pinks said they felt sorry for the blues, so"offeredto assist them in supplying the dinner. She thanked all those who had helped at the Sunday School Christmas Party in Dec. • Mrs. Maude Weston in- formed the meeting that, all types of "films are available though the Huron County Library and thought was given to showing one to the .Sunday, Schqol, at the next Chrfstm,asi arty. The roll call showed 14 members, present and secretary, Mrs. - _.B.erthena Hammond readthe report of . the previous meeting which �,ti, as---seconded—.-bye,, . Mrs,Florence Brown. It was moved by Mrs. Margaret Larson, seconded by Pat Van Patter that all correspon- dence be filed. Mrs. Lorna gave the treasurer's report, moved its adoption which was seconded by Mrs'. Jeanne Bennett. Mrs. Bessie Hulls moved the expenditure of an Epiphany tape for the Carillon, .This was seconded by Mrs. Vera Turner. Mrs. Maude . Weston reported on the cards and floWet•s sent out to the sict and shut. -ins Mrs. Fitzsimons i7tanked all..the office and'rrietnbers " for their help durit'ig ' her tenure of offide and made spedial mention of Mrs. Mutzelburg for all her bazaar work. Fern Baker spoke for the members and ekpressed sincere thanks to Mrs. Fit- zsimons for her untiring work during her years as Guild president. Rev. Bennett of- fered his sincere thanks to the Ladies Guild for all their help during his year in Bayfield and asked for their continued support. He also inducted the new officers as follows: pres., Mrs. Vera Turner; vice-pres. Mrs. Lorna Merner; secretary, Mrs. Berthena Hammond; treasurer, Mrs. Lorna Merner; card and flower secretary, Mrs. Ruby Fitzsimons. During the business session it was decided that the Annual Bake Sale would be held on Sat. morning August 6 Ind the Christmas' Bazaar Sat. November 26; also agreed that there would be no penny colours chosen as yet. They are to be handed in, in June and Dec. when a draw will take place for the colours. Vera Tu ner offered to do the telephing for lunch donations at special 'times such as funerals: A float wase given to Mrs. Fitzsimons for the purchase of cards. Bir- thday wishes were exchanged - and birthday money collected. for extention - local heritage displays and events - public lectures on the ' regions or Ontario History tours , to. historic --sites. Functions related to erection of a local, plaque or cairn, and tip to $225 for publications - .encourage to publish ' collections of historical papers and documents related to Ontario History. Local and Regional Heritage program will match funds up to $200 per year and up to $200 for the erection of histbrical plaques, one subject per year, with the Ontario Heritage Foundation to advise on proposed projects and to see proposed texts. Advance notice of the Huron Branch Architectural thanked the Pinks for helping • Minor hockeyresults Y. The Bayfield pee wees met Monkton, Friday night in Bayfield with the score of 7 - 4 for Monkton. The team played a good game with Jeff Merner scoring two goals, Rick Johnston one and David Sturgeon one. Assists went went to Rick Johnston two, David Sturgeon two, Jeff Merner one and David Phoenix 1. +++ The Novice ' team played two games this past weekend. They met Goderich here Friday night, beating Goderich 4 - 2. Goals were scored by John. Wooden 3; Rusty Brandon 1. Brent Johnston got an assist along with Rusty Brandon. On Sat. night they met Grand Bend in Zurich and were defeated 2 - 1. Scoring •for Bayfield in a well fought game was Rusty Brandon. Brownies meet We opened 'our Brownie meeting with our -Brownie song. Then we got into our Sixes and sang our 'Sixers song. Everyone webt into our groups of Golden Hand, Golden Bar and Tweenies. Mrs. Porter tested us on the flag of Canada. Some of our Brownies are working on their badges. We a fun period time when we played games. We then closed with Brownie Taps. A tribute to Robbie Burns Tuesday, January 25th, 1977 is the 218th anniversary of ' the birth of • Scotland's famous poet, Robert Burns. Robert Burness (or Bur- nes) for such was his inherited patronymic, though in after years he thought fit to condense it, to Burns - was born on the 25th of January 1759 at a small cottage in the parish of Alloway, about twc mites southwest of the town of Ayr. Toil and moil was the early life of Burns - hard labour and what is Worse, anxious labour the wolf was always at his door: A depression bf spirit$ took possession of him ,and darkened many hours of his later life. Hdwever, he managed to rise above it and wrote hundreds of poems which many poets who followed him confessednone could 'match in depth of meaning and appreciation of the finer things of life. Not without • his weaknesses, Burns was quick to confess his failures. He was a strong advocate of the common man. One of his finest poems set to music was the ,"Banks of Doon" but there were many more fine ones • • • Conservancy of Ontario winter program of a series of talks was,received. On Jan. 27 - 8 p.m: in Seaforth Public School, Peter ' Stokes, a leading Restoration. Architect will' speak. Richard Rodgers of the Ont. Heritage Foun- dation will speak on Feb. 24 at. 8 p.m. in the Exeter Public School. Kenneth Kelly of Heritage Canada is slated for March 31 at 8 p.m. in the Little Inn Bayfield. Douglas Richardson, Historian, Author and Lecturer is scheduled for April 28 at 8 p.m. also in the Little Inn Bayfield. The public are cordially invited to attend, refreshments will be served and ample time will be provided for discussion and acquaintance. Look out mom Brenda Fansher, alias "Bernie Parent" guards the net as the mothers battle the boys in the annual hockey game in Bayfield last weekend. 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