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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1977-10-06, Page 27• Horticultural ,society hears of Indian culture, history The September open meeting of the Horticultural Society was held Sept. 28 in the town hall with a fair at- tendance. The topic "beads, rattles and wood - smoke Indian culture", The speakers - Mr. Lord from the 'Outreach Council of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton and Mr. Jim Skye from the Brantford Reserve. You listened only moments before you felt the value of these men in , spreading culture totile people of. the • reserve. Beautiful.,,•�pictures were shown of buildings on the reserve. The "Long House" - the meeting place of the people and its furnishings were clearly shown. This also includes a craft shop where beautiful things are made. Mr. Skye brought along with him many pieces of his Indian art, including a head dress of intricate designs, using eagle feathers and priceless, as all were hand made. Several musical in- struments were shown - mostly made from deer skins, but wood chuck skin was originally used as the tones produced were more musical. Mr. Skye put on a head dress that Was over a year in the • making, and illustrated the sounds of the rattles - one strange one made from a turtle, the long neck used as the handle. This turtle rattle is used especially to give thanks to the creator for all the wealth of the earth.l; agle claws ' are made into elaborate neck pieces and belts. Many fine pieces of silver jewelry were shown, each made to mark some outstanding event. The Indian people are very religious and ask easily for help in any undertaking and freely give thanks. . The Irot(uois Indians use the "clan system" - you must M's.R R r 0 marry outside your clan, and the chief cannot pass that office on to his son. The main diet is Corn, beans and squash. The maple and the strawberry .are known as `leads' : maple syrup is given us in the spring, and strawberries are the first fruit of the growing season. During a poor season - such as we have had this year - May -apple leaves are used to make the corn germinate. The spreading leaves are laid out, corn placed on' top, another spreading May -apple leaf, and so on. They are left over night and when planted the corn grows easily. A prayer is offered in thanks for growing things. Pig weed is used as early spring greens and Mr. Skye said tastes even better than spinach. The roots of May- apple, sun flower, pig weed, milk weed, cat tail, wild ginger and hundreds more were used to make salve and medicine. Everybody has one special knowledge that you have not, so all must work together and give freely of the special gift you were given. Mrs. Fingland thanked Mr. Lord and Mr, Skye very graciously and said she wished it were possible for all school children to know more of the beauty of the Indian people, and surely then there would be more tolerance.•. The men were given half bushel baskets of beautiful Clinton apples. There were five door prizes donated by Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Forbes and Mrs. Fingland. Winners were Mrs. Jenny Wise, Miss Kay Elliott, Mrs. Helen Dairies, Mrs. Evelyn Hudie and Mrs. Laurie Smith. • The Horticultural gift bulbs have been given out. The date of the October dinner meeting has been changed to Oct. 20. Sorority set for breakfast Aniearlymorning knock on the door will "%ei1d Xi EpsiTon Beta members of Beta Sigma Phi scrambling to get ready for a Surprise Breakfast to be held some Saturday in October. The longer the time taken to get ready, the larger the fine members will be levied. Ways and means member, Brenda Rutledge, also an- nounced a Celebrity Jewellery Party to be held October 11th at the home of Marj Dobson. Members will bring guests. Christmas plans are un- derway by the social com- mittee. Marj Dobson has made reservations at the White Carnation ' for a December 3rd dance, and a potluck supper will be held at Diane Boyes' home December 20th. President Lois Fitzgerald had the pleasure of reading a certificate from Beta Sigma Phi International Office • stating that Xi Epsilon Beta is a three star chapter . tor. "outstanding success in bringing friendship and social and cultural opportunities to each member". Following the business meeting held at the home of Diane Boyes, September 27th, Audrey Kemp and Marj Dobson presented a program eon the Life and Times of Will Rogers. A quiz about the interesting events of the years spanned by -Will Rogers' life was won by Diane Boyes. Audrey Kemp read a biography of the famous performer, writer, actor and cowboy philosopher pointing out how closely associated were the man and his time. Marj and Audrey then presented a mock interview with the noted figure during which it was clearly illustrated that Will Rogers' philosophy and humour are just as relevant, to current issues as they were half a century ago - � Bride -elect honored at shower Elaine Townshend of Rattenbury St., Clinton opened her apartment on Wednesday evening, Sep- tember 21 for a miscellaneous shower in honour of Cheryl Cox, whose marriage to Doug Trewartha will take place October 8. Corsages were presented to the bride-to-be and her mother, Elva Cox also the groom's mother, Helen Trewartha. ' Julie Boucher read a poem to Cheryl written by Phyllis Cox and at this time, she was presented with a box of unlabelled cans. Then everyone wrote down what they would like to give away to the one next them, and why, which proved hilarious in some cases. Cheryl was then assisted in opening her gifts by her sisters, Bonnie Cox and Pat Hemingway. She was also presented With a book con- taining a recipe from each one present. Cheryl thanked everyone for all the lovely and useful Smile "Do you believe in clubs for women?" a friend once asked W. C. Fields.. "Yes," replied Fields, "if even other form of per- suasion fails." gifts and Elaine for having the shower and all the ladies who assisted With the lunch which were Julie Boucher, Phyllis Cox, Letitia Riddell, Isabel Harris, Molly Cox and Bessie Townshend. Everyone was invited to her, mother's home on October 4, afternoon or evening to see their gifts. SUPERIOR MtMOI'IA[S ESTAIILISHED OVER 50 YEARS Clinton - Seaforth Area Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 153 HighStreet Clinton 453-9441 Goderich Area • Representative ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Cambria Rood ,todirlch $2443415 Mrs. Arthur Rundall, right, a WI member for the past 50 ., years assisted Mrs. Leonard Caffyn, left, president of the London Area at the WI's 63rd annual convention. The event, which involved area districts was held at the Sandpiper Inn, Vanastra, on September 28 and 29. (News -Record photo) -- Members of the Clinton Christian ,Reformed Church formed a choir for the Sunday evening song service led by Mr. Dick Roorda. .Mrs. Elsie Henderson • accompanied at the piano for the service and Mrs. Van Dyke sang. two solo' numbers. Three new residents were welcomed to the Home at Monday's activities. They are Mrs. Milton Wiltse, Mr. Henry Glousher and Mrs. Mae MacGregor who is with the Home fol a month of vacation 'care. Marie Flynn, Lorne. Lawson, Norman Speir„ and Cecil Skinner provided the old tyme music with a special number played for Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dale who celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary -on September 28. The Clir.ton Christian Reformed volun- teers assisted with activities. The "Chapelites" en- tertained with a program of Obituary James West Handy - James West Handy of 201 Huron Street, died in Clinton Public Hospital on Friday, September . 30 following a month's illness. He was in his 81st year. He was born on May 2, 1896 to Jonathon and Elizabeth (Lockhart) Handy in Cald- well, Ontario. Mr, • Handy served in both World Wars and in 1930 he was married to Lillian Grace in Vasey, Ontario. Following his marriage the couple moved to RR 4, Clinton where. Mr. Handy worked as a farmer and later they moved to town. Mr. Handy was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Anglican Church. Along with his wife, Mr. Handy is survived by one son, James of Ailsa Craig and three daughters, Mrs. Willis (Marie) Bromley of Lon- desboro, Mrs. T. A. (Cora) Fleming of Brighton and Mrs. sacred music on Family Night which was greatly enjoyed by everyone. The program was arranged by Mrs. Doran Rolston' of. Goderich who along with Mrs. •Shirley McMillen sang several vocal duet numbers and played saxaphone duet selections. Mr. ,Eric Camp- bell of Blyth accompanied at the piano and Mr. Clark Forrest accompanied with electric guitar. Miss Shelley Teal of Goderichi provided her own accordion . ac- companiment for several gospel numbers. Mrs. Bessie Elliott 'expressed the ap�