HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-05-18, Page 10PAGE 10--CLINTON NEWS-REC'C�RD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1983
Hand hewn beams and handmade nails make the Gordon
Home in Hayfield a true heritage delight. The 1858 home is
now owned by Elva Metcalf. (George Chapman photo)
Old material makes home special
The Gordon House is on the
corner of the Square and
Louisa Streets.
Donald Gordon acquired
the land in 1858 from the
Hon. Malcolm Cameron who,
in turn had bought it from
the Baron de Tuyll in 1856.
This was the second house
built in this part of Bayfield
and is an attractive, one
storey brick structure. The
cedar beams are hand hewn
and are fitted into two large
square timbers running the
width of the house.
One can still see old
handmade nails and some of
the original glass is still in
the old-style front doorway.
The owners nave been:
Donald Gordon and wife
1858-1884; Mrs. John Esson,
1885-1890; Dr. Walter
Wright, 1890-1893; Mr.
George Erwin, 1893-1911;
Wm. A. Foster, 1911-1943;
Robert Penhale: Mrs.
Middleton helps hungry
y Blanche Deeves
On ` Sunday morning,
Morning Prayer was held in
St. James Anglican Church
in Middleton. Lisa Storey
read l e first two lessons and
Rev. Reynolds read the third
lesson.
Ray Wise presented the
gift to World Hunger fund to
Rev. Reynolds who blessed
the gift and presented it to
John Deeves the delegate for
St. James. The money will be
presented at the opening of
Synod at .1 Paul's
Cathedral.
Ray Wise and John Deeves
received the offering and
during the service the banns
of marriage were read for
Grant Nicholas Hoffineyer
and Marlene Ellen Mid-
�!eton.
A.C.W. meet
On Thursday evening the
A.C.W. of St. James met at
the home of Marion Smith of
Dungannon with Margaret
Middleton as the leader in
charge. She gave a reading,
Marion Smith read the
Scripture and Evelyn
McNeil read the Meditation.
Thank -you cards were
read from Vera Hudie and
Joe Storey. Lynda Steenstra
gave the treasurer's report
in the absence of Delores.
A motion was made to pay
Compassion for foster child's
care for one year. A motion
was made by Vera Miller to
sell the cook books for $5
each. Barbara Reynolds
spoke on the annual A.C.W.
meeting. Pennies are to
handed in at the next
meeting.
Marion Smith introduced
the guest speaker Polly
Sommers who does many
things with glass. Her
display and talk was in-
formative and interesting.
Margaret Middleton thanked
Shaking off
the blahs
ST. MARYS - St. Marys is
shaking off the winter blahs
with the town's first Physical
Activities Week. It started on
May 14.
In conjunction with
National Physical Activity
Week, nine days of fitness
appreciation ( May 14-23) are
planned for St. Marys.
Owned and
Operated
by the
Polly and presented her with
a gift.
The ladies gathered in
kitchen where a lively
auction was held with Jack
Smith and Ed Deeves auc-
tioning off many articles
including homemade bread,
rolls, jams, bulbs and plants
w!,.ch netted the ladies a
good sum off money. Lunch
was served by the hostess
and Blanche Deeves.
News and notes
Seven members of St.
James Middleton Church
attended a joint meeting
with Trinity Church in the
Parish Hall last Tuesday
evening.
Recent visitors with Alvin
and Delores Dutot were
Charlie Cooper and daughter
Shirley Cooper of Midland.
Shirley visited with Mr. and
Mrs. Ross Merrill. They both
visited with old neighbours
and friends and Charlie's
brother Earl in Goderich.
This weekend Ken and Linda
Dutot and children visited
with Delores and Alvin
Dutot.
Len and Donna Mills left
Clinton on Friday for
Greenwood, Nova Scotia
where Len is presently with
the armed forces.
Following the morning
church service a bridal
shower was held for Marnie
Middleton. Blanche Deeves
welcomed everyone. Delores
Dutot read the address to
Marnie, while Vera Miller
and Estelle Wise presented
the gifts to Marnie. Marnie
thanked everyone and the
ladies of the church for her
shower and invited them to
open house at her parents'
home. Rev. Reynolds gave a
blessing before the lunch
was served.
Final euchre
Brucefield
y Isabel Scott
The Brucefield Oddfellows
held their final euchre of the
season on Friday night. Win-
ners were: ladies' high,
Esther Moffat; lone hands,
Helen Pepper; low, Marjorie
Broadfoot; men's high, Bill
Rogerson; lone hands, W.D.
Wilson; low, Walter Pepper.
Lucky draw winners were
Mrs. Jack Henderson and
Della Slavin.
Miss !: renda Broadfoot
who has finished her first
year photography course at
Humber College Toronto has
returned to spend the sum-
mer with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Obert Broadfoot.
Mr. Wesley Harnm of
Huntsville spent the
weekend with his mother,
Mrs. ice Harron.
Visiting with Mrs. W.
McBeath on the weekend
were Mr. and Mrs. Douglas
McBeath of ° Windsor and
Mrs. Audrey Rumble of
Goderich.
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By Abby Champ
This week has been a busy
one for the United Church in
Bayfield. At the regular
meeting of St. Andrew's
UCW group 1 on May 12
Dorothy Mercier was
honoured by the presenta-
tion of a life membership in
the UCW.
In making the presenta-
tion Betty Burch stressed it
was given in appreciation of
Dorothy Merner's valued
service. She always cheer-
fully accepts any tasks she is
asked to perform. She helps
others to respond to the
needs of people. She is truly
an inspiration to us all to a
deeper commitment in our
Church life.
Dorothy thanked all the
ladies and said she was pro-
ud to wear the pin.
The meeting was held at
the home of Doris Reddoch.
Violet Carter and Vivian
Morton were in charge of the
devotions.
May 21 the UCW is having
a bake sale on Mrs. Duggan's
y lYterner inspires
front lawn which is next to
the post office. This will
begin at 10 a.m. and pro-
mises to be an orgy of delight
as once again our taste buds
are assailed by the best of
Bayfield cuisine.
Rummage sale time
As tradition dictates the
Pioneer Park Stith Annual
Rummage Sale will be July 8
at 8 p.m.
'This promises to be every
bit as good as the last if not
better. The Association
urges you to start thinking
about it now so you start
your spring cleaning and re-
open your cottages.
If storage space allows
start putting away items for
the sale now, otherwise call
Bud Robinson at 565-2946 for
a pickup. This Association
deserves your support.
History help
The Little Inn is compiling
a scrapbook complete with
pictures and writeups on its
history. To finish this they
need your help. Would
anyone having pictures of
the Inn, stall, guests or
owners, or stories to share
please contact Abby. All
items will be returned intact.
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The Needle & I is returning
to Bayfield this sununer and
will be open weekends. This
should delight the artistical-
CW
ly minded.
Response to the best dress-
ed man and wornan contest
has been overwhelnung. The
contest closes at the end of
May. Elva Metcalf is a
strong second in the ladies
division and Harry Israel is
neck and neck with Jan.
In Holmesville
Seniors to host
By Blanche Deeves
The - sanctuary of
Holmesville United Church
was decorated with white
flowers and candles from the
Thompson and Alexander
wedding, held the evening
before.
Mrs. Barbara Bosman
played the organ in the
absence of Mrs. Verna Lobb.
Tom Lobb and Scott Parkes
received the offering.
The Enterprising Seniors
11oln esville
[1CW meet
The theme for the May
meeting of the Holrriesv ;ie
UCW was Mother and
Housewife. Leader Irene
Cudncore, Muriel Grigg arid
Ada Tebbutt read articles
pertararing to the theme.
President Phyllis Cox told
about her trip to Sault Ste.
Marie as delegate to the
1,ondon Conference.
Irene Cudanore and Alice
Porter took members on a
scenic tour of the Hawiian
Islands, showing slides and
maps from their.recent trip.
'Che women discussed
plans for the June 2 Ham and
Salad Supper. The meeting
concluded with an auction of
homemade and home grown
articles.
ungannon
will be hosting the Dungan-
non Seniors on May 19 at the
Community Centre in
Holinesville at 8 p.ni.
WI Meet
The Goderich 'Township
Women's Institute met on
May 9 in Holmesville.
President Alice Porter
opened the meeting. The WI
has been asked by the
Holmesville Public School to
cater to their graduation lun-
cheon for the Grade 8 grads
and their parents on June 23.
It was decided to purchase
tickets to the performance of
'•My Wild Irish Rose" for Ju-
ly 12 at the Blyth Theatre.
Anyone wishing to obtain a
ticket and go along with the
group should contact Alice
Porter or Berneice Mcll-
wain.
A successful Plant Auction
was held, followed by a film
entitled "Growing
Together".
The next meeting will be
held June 13 at 8 p.rn.
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