HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-08-11, Page 14PAGE 14-CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY,, AUGUST 11, 1977
Harris reunion held
Over 200 of the Harris.,
family gathered at the
iKirktoti-Woodham Com-
munity Centre for their 50th
reunion on August 7.
After a bountiful dinner the
president, Mrs. Howard Pym,
welcomed alll present and
introduced the Master of
Ceremonies, gob Carbert of
the Ontario Agricultural
Museum, Milton.
A 'sing song was conducted,
by Keith,McLagan with Mrs.
McLagan accompaiiing.
Kathy and, Jennie Barnes, '
Sheri and Sarah • Elliott
delighted the audience with
songs and Michelle Harris
with tap- dancing, • all grand
, daughters of Arnold Harris.
Clayton Harris of Mitchell
reminisced about the first•
reunion and the Harris
family. Mr. and Mrs.. Arnold
Harris of Traynor, Sask. had
come to Ontario in a brand
new 1928 Ford car. This in-
spired the family to have
their first gathering at
Queen's park, Stratford,
Tuesday, July 3, 1928.
Mrs. Avin Lobb of Centralia
gave humorous readings.
Music by Harold Lobb on the
_violin, Burt Lobb on guitar
and Mrs. Jim Lobb, piano all
of Clinton was enjoyed.
Margaret McLagan sang and
accompanied " herself on the
guitar. Charlie Harris of
London spoke on the
historical display which in-
cluded pictures and early
tools used by the Harris
family.
Slides on Devon; England,
the original birthplace of the
Harris family, were
described by the two mem-
bers of the family who were
there this year. Mrs. Mervyn
Lobb of Clinton brought back
information of Thomas and
Samuel Harris from the
Bradworthy' and Clawton
Parish Churches. Later Mr.
and Mrs. Harold S. Harris of
Park River, North Dakota
went to Bradworthy, Devon
and also found material on
the same Harris family but a
different original brother,
John. This is the first time
these families have had
knowledge of each other in
recenttimes. The presence of
the Harold Harris' of North
Dakota, at the 50th reunion
was a pleasent surprise. .
Dick Lobb and Harold Lobb
spoke briefly. The
programme closed by singing
"Blest be the tie that binds".
Sports were. conducted by
the Charlie and Jim Harris
families and an hour of
visiting' was enjoyed. Many
took home the souvenir
booklet of the 50th reunion.
Area grad
receives
awards
Brian L. 'Keys, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Clayton Keys of Clinton,
graduated from the
Conestoga College Nursing
Division of Stratford, on
Saturday, July 30.
Brian received two awards:
Student Council Award, for
exceptional ability in student
activities and also a Special
Award for doing an out
standing job of keeping the
treasurer's books.
Brian is a graduate of the
Clinton . Public School and
CRSS. During his last two
years of high school and two
years of nurse's training; he
worked part-time on the staff
of the Clinton Public Hospital.
Brian has now accepted a
-position on the staff of the
University Hospital, London,
Ontario.
By Bertha MacGregor
Dr. Fox of Huron College,
London conducted service in
Carmel Presbyterian Church
on Sunday. Miss Brenda
Pepper presided at the organ.
Next Sunday the
congregation will worship at
the Hensall United Church at
ll a.m.
Mr, and Mrs. Fred Howe of '
Arizona are visiting with the
latter's sister Mrs. Grace
Peck.
Mr. and Mrs. Murray
Keyes " and Mr. and Mrs. Fd
Corbett returned home after
a pleasant weekend at the
former's cottage in the
Haliburton District.
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Busche
and family of Dorchester
were recent visitors with
Mrs. Busche's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Horton,
Wallace Agar passed away
in Wingham and District
Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 6,
1977.
Surviving is his wife, the
former Freda Jane Turvey,
daughter Leila (Mrs. Charles
Hay), Hensall; Shirley (Mrs.
Anthony Field), Mississauga;
Welda (Mrs. Chester
Higgins), Brussels and
Velma (Mrs. Bruce Hay),
Wroxeter.
Also surviving are two
granddaughters seven
grandsons,0 one gre'it gran,
dson and brother Fred in
Killarney; Manitoba. , °
Funeral services were herd
from the,S.a'. Walker Funeral
Homoingham^ Monday at, 2
p.m. Interment followed in
Wingham Cemetery.
Walk it to me!
napnnru4 1
11.0k a M,u'k.Iiula,
DR. DESMOND LEE PER B.Sc. D.V.M.
wishes to announce the opening of
BLUEWATER
ANIMAL HOSPITAL
located at
66 VICTORIA ST. N. GODERICH
(CORNER OF NELSON 8 VICTORIA)
ON
FRIDAY,
AUG. 12th
For Appointments call 524-4251
Hours: EVENINGS
MON - SAT. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. MON. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
WED. 8 a.m. - 12 THURS. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
i 11<-4ii ic=1x===.1
A new athletic complex is
planned for the Doon Campus •
of Conestoga Collage.
Use of the new facilities will be available to
the community.
We plan to build:
1. Gjymnatorium.
2. Ice arena.
3. Covered tennis courts.
4. Soccer field.
5. Olympic pool.
Help yourself to fitness by helping us raise
the funds to complete this badly needed
community sports -recreation facility.
CaII 653-2511 and -ask for Dan Young,
Head, Leisure -Education:
Although summer is eventually coming to a
close, these three beauties are soaking up as
much sun as they can. Stacey Reid, 3, (left);
Sherry Lavis, 4, and Julie Ann Jamater, 4, are
taking a sun break after spending a day of
swimming at the Clinton playground.
Annual
Flower
Show
0
Friday, August 26, 1977
at -c
Central Huron Secondary School
CAFETERIA
VIEWING TIME: 3:00 p.m. -- 9:1 5 p.m.
SILVER COLLECTION - DOOR PRIZES
RULES FOR FLOWER SHOWS
1 --Entrants. must be paid' „up members, except in
Children's Classes,
2 -Membership fee of $1.00 may be paid when entering
exhibits.
3 -No exhibitor may show, more than one entry in each
class.
4 -All flowers must be grown by the exhibitor, except in
the arrangement classes.
5 -The exact number of stems or blooms called for must
be shown. A bud on an entry is classed as a bloom" if it
shows colour.
6-A specimen rose must have the first row of petals
open. It should have two sets of leaves attached.
7 -If possible, variety names should be placed on the en-
try cards.
the arrangements, accessories and other lave foliage
and flowers will be •allowed, but class flower Anust
predominate, -
9 --Candles in arrangements may be more than 12" high.
10 -All exhibits must, he in place by 11:45 a.m.
CLASSES
1. Asters, Needle, 5 Blooms
2. Asters, Powder Puff, 5 Bloorris
3. Asters, Any -Other Type, 5 Blooms
4. Cosmos, Large,/Oldfashioned, 5 Stems
5. Cosmos, Small Orange, 5 Sterns
6. Zinnias, Large, Dahlia Flowered, 5 Blooms
7. Zinnias, Large, Cactus Flowered, 5 Blooms
8. Zinnias, Small, 5 Blooms
"9. Petunias, Single, under 31/2" dia., 3 Stems
10. Petunias, Single, over 31/2" dia. 3 Stems
11. Petunias, Double, 3 Stems
12. Snapdragons, Rocket, Large, 3 Stems
13. Snapdragons, Butterfly, Large, 3 Stems
14. Snapdragons, dwarf, Any Type, 3 Stems
15. Marigolds, Double, under 11/2" dia. 5 Blooms
16. Marigolds, Double, 11/2" to 3" dia., 5 blooms
17. Marigolds, Double, Over 3" dia., 5 blooms
18 Marigolds, Single, under 2" dia. 5 blooms
19 Sweet Peas, Annual, 7 Stems
20 Phlox, Perennial, 3 stems
21. Gladiolus, ,White, 1 Spike
22 Gladiolus, Red, 1 Spike
23 Gladiolus, Pink, 1 Spike
24 Gladiolus, Yellow, 1 Spike
25 Gladiolus, Any other colour, 1 Spike
26 Gladiolus, Different Varieties, 3 Spikes
27 Gladiolus Miniature Varieties, 3 Spikes
28 Dahlia, Large Decorative, 1 Bloom
29 Dahlia; Cactus, 1 Bloom
30 Dahlia, Semi -Cactus, 1 Bloom
31 Dahlia, -Miniature, Decorative or Cactus No
Pompons', Not over 4" dia. 3 blooms 1.00
32Dahlia,•Pompon, Not over 2" dia 3 blooms 1.00
33 Dahlia, Ball, over 2" dia. 3 blooms 1.00
34 Tuberous Begonias, Any Colour or Colours 3
Blooms, Floating, with Leaves .75
35 Rose, Hybrid Tea, Any Colour, 1 Bloom .75
36 Rose, Grandiflora, Any Colour 1 Stem .75
37 Rose, Floribunda, Any Colour , 1 Stem ,75
38 Daisy, Any Type, 5 Stems - .75
,39 Lily, Any Type, 1 Bloom .75
40 Any Other Annual Garden Flower Grown from
Seed, 1 Stem or 1 Bloom
41 Geranium, Potted, Grownom Seed by
Exhibitor, First Year Plant
42 Geranium, potted, Grown from a Slip by
Exhibitor, First Year Plant
43 Coleus, (Foliage), Any Colour or Colours 3
Stems .75 , .50
44 A Collection of 7 Different Vegetables, Grown ,
by Exhibitor, 2 of Each Type 1:50, 1.00
1st, 2nd
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
-50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
50
50
•!50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
3rd
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
_FPR BEGINNERS ONLY .•
59 An Arrangement in,a Cup and Sk. ucer (Open to
anyone who has not previously won a prize in an
arrangement class at our show) 1.50 1.00
.75
CLASSES FOR CHILDREN OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE
(CLINTON JUNIOR GARDENERS EX CLUDED)'
60 Zinnias, Large, 5 Blooms .50 .35 .25
61 Asters, 5 Blooms .50 .35 .25
62 Pansies, 5 Blooms .50 .35 .25
63 Snapdragons, 3 Stems .50 , .35 .25
64 Petunias, 5 Blooms .50 .35 .25
65 Table Arrangement, Not over 12" high 1.00 .75 .50
66 Make An Animal, tising•fruits, vegetables or
flowers, or any combination of these 1.00 .75 .50
CLASSES FOR CLINTON JUNIOR GARDENERS
will"Also be judged
SPECIAL PRIZES
1. , Linton Horticultural Society Award for exhibitor with
highest number of points in show.
2. Clinton News -Record Award for exhibitor with 2nd highest
number of points in show.
3. Baker's Farm and Garden Centre"Award for exhibitor with
3rd highest number of points in show.
4. Anstett Jewellers Award for exhibitor with 4th highest
number of paints in show.
5. Simpsons -Sears Award for the best arrangement in the
show. „_
6. Grace Middleton Memorial Award - donated by Mr.
Stewart Middleton for the exhibitor with the most points in
the arrangement classes. •
7. Cash award donated by Mrs. R. Feist for best arrangement
for beginners only - Class No. 59.
8. Cash Award donated by Mrs. Bev Williscraft.for best
gladiolus in the show.
9. Cash Award donated by Mrs. Evelyn Olde for best dahlia in
.75 .50 show. •'
.75 .50 10. Posy Bowl donated by Miss Jean McEwen for the best
«.75 .50 arrangement of pansies - Clals No. 47.
11. Cash Award donated by Mas. Ina Mae Durst for thee best
table setting - Class N. 58. > •• •
12. Door prizes donated by Mrs. Alice Ball, Clinton Junior
Gardeners and ClintoCHorticultural Society.
.50 .25
.50 .25
.50 .25
.50 .25
.50 .25 _
.50 .25 SPECIAL'PRIZES FOR ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL CHILDREN AND CLINTON
.75 .50 .25 - JUNIOR GARDENEISS
,.75
.75
.50 .25
.50
ARRAIIGEMENTS
45 True Miniature Arrangement, Not over 31/2"
in Any Direction, Florets may be used'
46 Arrangement in a Small, Unusual Container,
Originality to Count
47 Artistic Arrangement of Pansies
48 Coffee Table Arrangement
46 Arrangement of Assorted Roses
50 Arrangement of Flowers in Container Same
Colour as Flowers
51 Gladiolus, Arrangement in Basket or Con-
tainer
52 Arrangement of Assorted Garden Flowers
53 Zinnias, Arrangement in Basket or Container
54 Mantel Arrangement, One Sided
55 Oriental Arrangement
56 Table Arrangement of Fruits
Vegetables s
57 Make a Picture or Scene w4th Dried and -or
.Fresh Plant Material, using any suitable
background. Size not to exceed 16" in length or
width, 2.00 1.50
58 "Late Summer Luncheon" A table setting for
one person on a card "table With co-ordinated
dishes, cutlery, linen and floral, centre piece. 3.00 2.06
and -or
1.00 .75
1. Cash' Awards donated by Bank of Montreal, Clinton, for
.25 . highest number of points in each childrens section.
2. Cash Awards donated by Mrs. Marian McCann for 2nd
.25 highest number of points in each childrens section.
3. -Cash Awards donated by Miss Margaret Sloman for 3rd
75 highest number of points in each childrens section.
4, Kerrigan Fuels Awards - 6 cash prizes for the winners of
Linton Junior Gardener class no. 67.
5. Prizes donated by Mrs. Sloman for biggest potato and
,biggest carrdt classes in Junior Gardener section.
.50 6. Special Prize for Junior Gardeners donated by Miss Mary
Jamieson.
1.00 .75 .50
1.00 .75 .50
1,00 .75 .50
1.50 1.00 .75
1.50 --1:10 .75
1.50 1.00 .75
1.50 1.00' .75
1.50 1.00 .75
1.50 1.00 .75
1.50 1.00 .75
1.50 1.00 , .75
1.00
1.00
JUDGE: Mrs. Q.J. Huber, Kitchener
CLINTON
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'
President - Mrs. Ina Mae Durst
Secretary - Mrs. Dorothy Williams
Treasurer - Miss Kathleen Elliot
Flower Show Treasurer - Mrs. Laura Forbes
rs -
Show Convener - Mrs. Florence Pullen' '