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Clinton News-Record, 1978-10-19, Page 11• • the BAYFIELD ugie A Don Lance speaks to Rotary Club Don Lance addressed the Goderich Rotarians on Tuesday, October 10th on his favorite subject - his hobby which is Horology - 'Clock Talk' to the uninitiated. Weight -powered grandfather clocks perfected in the late 1600's in England and Scotland retained essentially the same movements for about 200 years. Watches 200 - 300 years ago had all the movements known in watches today. The clocks were designed to run for eight days with a 39" pendulum to beat the seconds. Mr. Lance of Bayfield and Royal Oak opened his talk with these startling statements. Introduced by Rotarian, Rae Fraser, Lance held his audience spell -bound. A summer resident of Bayfield since 1937 and a businessman there for ten years, Don was born and brought up in Royal Oak, Michigan where he and his wife Lois have their per- manent home. After receiving a gift of a clock from his aunt over 40 years ago, he became interested in horology and today he is acknowledged as an expert collector . and restorer of antique clocks. Honoured with a fellowship in the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors in the USA he has also served as president •of the Great Lakes Chapter of that Association. There are two chapters in Canada. A wealthy collector, Al Scott who became a valued friend was partly responsible for Don's compelling desire to be an expert collector. Scott had a very large and valuable collection. Part of it was auctioned after his death and brought $83,000. Today it would have reached $250,000. Early clocks were made individually to order; consequently they were expensive. A hand- crafted grandfather clock might have cost $75 plus the case. Brass and steel to make them was ex- pensive and scarce, so clocks were 'beyond the reach of the average man. It was not until the early 1800's that clocks could be afforded by a person of modest means. Eli' Terry, a clock -maker ,in the Connecticut valley, developed a wood - movement clock selling for $14-$15. The movements were crafted from oak, mahogony or laurel and the parts were interchangeable for the first time. Methods of rolling brass were discovered in 1837; thus it became cheaper to stamp plates and wheels. Springs were only developed in the 1840's, and Swiss spring makers were brought over to make them in the United States. Springs were difficult to make, largely because of im- purities in the metals. When springs appeared the need for long drops and *eights disappeared so clocks could be smaller and shorter. Lance demonstrated a "steeple" clock and showed slides of a classic Terry pillar and scroll clock. It was a mahogony movement clock with reverse painting on the glass on its front. Carved cases were made for many clocks and they could be beautiful and expensive. The basic wood was usually pine . veneered with mahogony and other exotic woods. Labels are essential parts of antique clocks and they are important for iden- tification. , Other types shown and described were Torrington, Seth Thomas, Silas Hoadley, Late Empire, grand- father, wall, shelf, tower, drop octagan and American ban- jo. (reported by Rae Fraser) United Church news The UCW of St. Andrew's United Church held their thank -offering meeting on Thursday, October 12 at 8 pm. There were women present with guests coming from Brucefield, Kippen and Varna UCW. Jean Dunn welcomed the visitors and opened the devotional part of the meeting. Dorothy Cox spoke about Thanksgiving and what it demands of us, Margaret Scotchmer led the meeting in prayer and Jean Milne sang "Beautiful Garden of Prayer". Phyllis Campbell in- troduced the guest speaker, Debbie Snider, who spoke about her six weeks as a student missionary in Colombia this summer. Her slides and commentary were very interesting as she described the work being done in Barranquilla on the coast, and Bucaramanga in the interior. Doris Reddoch thanked Debbie for bringing such an enthusiastic report and presented her with a gift. A social hour followed at which time pie and coffee were served. At the regular service on October 15, St. Andrew's held Sunday School Rally day with the children participating in the service. The Rev. Alun Thomas was assisted in the Bible Readings by Bpbbie Dunn and Debbie Siertsema. Pins and certificates were distributed for promotion and at- tendance. The minister an- nounced that the UCW and Sunday school are to provide a program of entertainment at the Bluewater Rest Home, on Tuesday, October 17th when the ladies are asked to provide a lunch. The Bible Study will be held in the home of Arch Andrew at 8:30 p.m. Smile Being good for nothing is what most kids won't. 0 The dessert table at the Varna United Church supper last week seemed to have an endless supply of delicious goodies prior to the start of the annual affair. Left to right are Joyce Dpwson, (supper convener), Nora Heard, Ruth John- ston, Mary Hayter, and Doris Wilson. (photo by Mary Chessell) Baptist Church news By Janet Talbot Sunday Services at the Bayfield Baptist Church began with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and it was announced that Team "B" with Miss Elva Keys as captain is leading in the attendance contest which will be ended this Sunday. Come on Team "A" we only have this Sunday to catch up. Mrs. Ann Chapman led the children in Junior church, assisted by Miss Cathy Leppington. For his sermon Sunday morning Rev. Les Shiel used Matthew, chapter 25, verses 14 to 30, this passage is the parable of the Talents, and he asked the congregation "What are you doing with the talents (abilities) God has given to you?" Each receives talents, some many, some few, and some only one, but the important thing is -- how each one uses these gifts. When Jesus comes each one will have to give an account of his life, so the Christian must not bury his talents in the world, but use it for the work of Christ here on earth. So let us be faithful and witness so we will be ready when He comes. Will you be found faith- ful? Special music for the day was supplied by Mrs. Doyle Cullen in the lovely solo accompanied by Mrs. Muriel Snider on the piano. The Young People of the church held their weekly meeting at the church with Mark Nicholson as leader. Their meeting this Friday will be going as a group to the special meeting to be held in the Calvary Baptist Church in Goderich, they will meet at the Church here at 7 p.m. The Adventure .Night program started last Wednesday night with good attendance. Mrs. Shiel had the Bible story and Miss Shirley Keys played the piano. All children are invited to attend each Wednesday night at 6:30, at the Church. Penny collection on The kids had the market cornered on pennies in the village this` week. Jars full of them in Brandon's Hardware window tell the story. They are not your little baby -food jars, nor pints, nor quarts nor litres, but half gallon jugs, some already filled to over- flowing. Over at the bank, the run on pennies was bigger news than the state of the dollar on the world market! It's all for the arena fund and when the final collection is counted, it will be matched penny for penny by the Woodland Drive -In Restaurant. WS -RECORD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER ,19, ersonal news Mr. Ray Schell of the Clan Gregor apartments was present at the wedding of his gran - daughter, Patricia Jull in Brantford on Saturday and spent some time with his daughter Mrs. Clarence Jull, and Mr. Jull in Burford. Sunday he visited his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Leake and attended the service at the United Church at Eastwood. Mrs. Donna Casler, her daughter Mrs. Judy Manus, Penny and Jeff of Lansing, Michigan visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Norm Talbot. Mrs. Fran Talbot, and Karen, Mrs. Sandra Talbot, and Mrs. Janet Talbot attended a baby shower for the latter's great neice, Mrs. Sandra McCullock at the home of her aunt Mrs. Joanne Lewis in Woodstock, on Monday night. Holmesville news by Blanche Deeves Worship service was held in Holmesville United Church on Sunday at 9:45 a.m. with Rev. John Oestreicher in charge. UCW On Tuesday afternoon October 10, the UCW met in Holmesville United Church with Mrs. Phyllis Cox and her group in charge of the meeting. A poem "Gods Bounties" was read by Mrs. Bill Batkin and Mrs. Carman Tebbuxt read the scrip- ture and also gave a reading on Thanksgiving. Mrs. Clarence Perdue led in prayer. A story "how will you know unless I tell you" was read by Mrs. Bill Norman. Mrs. Phyllis Cox gave a reading on the life of Sir Sanford Fleming. The business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Chester Sturdy, A life membership pin donated by Mrs-: Dorothy Mclllwain was presented to Mrs. Bill Norman by Mrs. Les Jervis. Roll call was answered with telling "something you are thankful for and why". The various reports were given and correspondence read. Final plans were made for the bazaar to be held Wednesday afternoon, November 8 at 2:30 at the White Carnation. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Bettles attended the Markham-Dolmage wedding in Mitchell. Guests returned to the bride's home for tea and viewing of the lovely gifts. The reception was held at the Crystal Palace. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Jeffary of Toronto were Sunday guests with the Bettles. Mr. and Mrs. John McGregor and family were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. William Nor- man. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Perdue have returned after spending a few days with their son and family near London. The Goderich Township men's Institute will hol 'T Variety Night October 26 at the Holmesville School. Admission is - adults $2, high school students $1, and public school pupils, free. wen a OPENING TOMORROW FRIDAY, OCT. 20 OPEN: Friday and Saturday . 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 11 a.m-12 midnight Yes, it's true. John and Joan MacKeigan have moved into Buffy's Burgers. We're calling it "The Pizza Express", and putting our own special pizzas and submarines on the menus and we'll put hamburgers back on the menu, too...as soon as we find the "world's greatest burger." So, drop aroynd and see us at our new location. It'll be more convenient for you...we have more room now, and plenty of free parking. Formerly Buffy's Burgers Phone ahead for faster service 482-3924 0482-3925 At the Pizza Express, we're making a good thing even better. Try us and see! T'•