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by Bud Sturgeon,
and Helen Owen
Historians visit Hamilton
Despite a wet and
dispiriting morning, - 45
members of the Bayfield
Historical Society were
undeterred when they set out
on a bus trip to visit Dundurn
Castle on September 17th.
By the time they stopped
for a coffee break the rain
had ceased," and although it
was cloudy when they arriv-
ed at their destination they
found the scene considerably
brightened by the tropical
•birds displayed in the aviary
along the outside wall.
Dundurn Castle, built
between 1832 and 34 has now
been restored to its former
l9th century elegance, the
work being done as part of
the 1967 centennial projects
of the city of Hamilton.
Originally it was the home
of Sir Allan Napier MacNab,
a hero of the war of 1812 and
the 1837 rebellion. Lawyer,
financier, promoter and
politician healso served as
Prime Minister to the United
Provinces of Canada from
1854-56. he died in 1862,
heavily in debt. The house
passed through many hands
and for some sixty years was
used as a museum.
Now restored and refur
bished it captures the
elegance of the period. As an
example, the wallpaper in
the entrance hall reproduces
the original theme, the rose
the thistle and the fleur de
hs, reflecting the loyalties of
the owner whose portrait
hangs against the wall.
Another feature of the hall is
the remarkable hanging
staircase leading to the up-
per floors. The high ceiling-
ed drawing room with its
walnut panelling and scarlet
drapes provides a
background for the period
furniture including a Regen-
cy rosewood piano.
Dark green is the pre-
dominating color in the din-
ing room which contains an
impressive mahogany table
capable of seating 20 people.
A bull's eye mirror hangs
over the fireplace, and a
magnificent chandelier com-
prising 720 prisms is
suspended from a
Wedgwood mount.
Upstairs the walls are
painted to represent Sienna
marble, each square being
picked out with a fine hair
brush. The master bedroom,
which has windows on three
sides contains ... an unusual
three poster mahogany bed,
circa 1835 - and a gout stool:
the boudoir of Lady MacNab
is displayed in its original.
style.
The spare bedrooms have
now been converted to a
museum which houses ex-
hibits related to the settle-
ment of the Hamilton area,
life at the time of Sir Allan,
and a history of the uses to
which the house has been put
since. his death. The original
gatehouse is now used as a
military museum, and the
beautiful gardens and
grounds provide a
background for summer con-
certs.
The party then set off for
the village of Hess following
a delightful rural route. The
village bears the name of a
family from the Netherlands
who immigrated to Canada
in 1787. There were 10
children one of whom owned
the properties which now
provide the location of the
village. Here, at the turn of
the century stately mansions
were built to house some of
the leading . citizens of
Hamilton.
Early in 1971 work began
on careful restoration and
renovation and the result is
four blocks which retain the
atmosphere of bygone days.
Here. amid Victorian
grandeur, fountains and
gardens it is possible to
tread the cobbled walkways
and recapture something of
the history whilst enjoying
the amenities of restaurants
and speciality shops.
After lunch in Hess the
party resumed their
journey, the next stop being
at\the Old Mill in Ancaster.
Founded in 1792 the mill,
which sits on the bank of a
stream, is one of the oldest
grist mills still operating in
Canada. Destroyed by fire in
1863, it was rebuilt and con-
tinued as an important facet
of pioneer life. As well as an
essential part of existence, it
was also a focal point for
meeting friends and ex-
changing news and certainly
represented a 'community
centre' in those days.
With all the original equip-
ment intact, the mill is still
in operation. The high quali-
ty flour, for which it is fam-
ed, can be purchased as well
as the most delectable
bread. The party enjoyed tea
in the restaurant and then it
was time to leave.
The bus trip, which replac-
ed the September meeting of
the Historical Society, was
an unqualified success, and
one more item to be added to
the successful series of pro-
grams organized during
1981.
Ever Youngs......
• from page 10
spree in Bracebridge and the
museum and then took a 92
mile bus trip thrru the
winding roads in the
Muskokas. The color in the
North was beautiful and it all
made a lovely holiday.
The Ever Young Club has
several more trips on their
agenda coming up soon,
which include the Simcoe
lights. Thursday night
September 24 at 6 p.m., the
club is having a pot luck
supper to open our Fall
meetings. All are welcome to
join us.
Village council news.......
• from page 9
year. The reeve requested
that no action be taken until
the matter is discussed with
Jack Riddell.
At the regular meeting of
township council September
7, accounts totalling
$133,791.03 were ordered
paid. Of this amount, $80,000
was for the Huron County
Board of Education taxes
and $21,157 was for the road
superintendent payroll.
D. Maclntyre and L. Crich
were present to discuss a
drainage problem on part lot
10, concession 1. The matter
was deferred until discussion
with the road superin-
tendent. Council expressed
the opinion that the water
should be conducted down
the bank in a closed drain,
although no motions were
recorded.
Peter Dick again inquired
about the possibility of ob-
taining an access to his
property on part lot 10,
concession 1. The clerk was
instructed to reply that
council would not agree to an
access road to his property
1
due to the location on the
lake bank; that parking was
not permitted on the
Lakeside Park; and that he
should endeavour to make
arrangements with some
adjacent owner for parking
permission.
Mel and Marie Holan
requested permission to
cross the one foot road
reserve and thereby gain
access from Dryden Lane.
Council granted permission.
J. Bakker was present ,to
explain his desire to sever a
Part of his property on lot 6,
Maitland Concession.
Council agreed that the
request seemed logical but
no motions were recorded.
Five gravel pits were
presented for licencing
approval and council agreed
to their operation. These are
owned by Lavis, Mon-
tgomery, R.M. Elliott, Reder
and Ray Potter.
Building permits were
issued to Keith Allen for a
garage; to Paul Brown for a
house addition; to Laurie
Cox for manure storage; to
David Orr for a garage; to
Charles Wain for a house
addition; and to Floyd
Mathers for a extension of
one year on his present
building permit.
A permit requested by Ron
Kerr for a barn was ap-
proved but held for a cer-
tificate of compliance.
Six tenders were received
for the crushing and hauling
of 20,000 cubic yards of
gravel for township roads
with Radford's being ac-
cepted at $1.56 subject to
MTC approval.
Five tenders were
received for the loading and
hauling of 1,000 years of pit
run gravel, 1,000 yards of top
soil, 2,000 yards of crushed
gravel and 2,000 yeards of
sand. Again Radford's was
accepted at .68, .70, .65 and
.55 subject to MTC approval.
By-law number 16, 1981, a
by-law to increase the in-
terest rate on tax arrears for
the year 1980 and previous
years to 24 per cent per year,
was given three readings
and passed.
Council then adjourned to
September 21 at 8 p.m.
Clinton's Library Park took on a whole new look last week, as new landscaping was
planted, to compliment the recent installed brick paving. Yet to come are benches, and
lights, all part of the Business Improvement Area's plan to spruce up the core area.
(James Fitzgerald photo)
Exeter has life saving plan
EXETER - The Vial of Life
project is being put together
by senior citizen
organizations in the Exeter
community.
Organized in 1980 by the
Exeter council, the Vial of
Life program will provide
life-saving information in all
Exter homes and will be
used in a crisis situtation or
emergency, in case of fire,
sudden illness or accident.
Plastic vials, `contain a
complete listing that may be
required in case of
emergency. A form details
the name of your doctor,
medical insurance number,
medical problems,
medication and also a name
to phone in case of.
emergecny. This info is
placed in a vial which is
attachable to the underneath
shelf of a refrigerator. The
Vial of Life decal is placed on
the door of the refrigerator
so emergency personnel will
know that the person is
participating in the
program.
The refrigerator has been
chosen because it is easily
accessible and offers
protection from fire.
The progra ( -has been
enthusiastically endorsed by,
Hoffman's Ambulance, local
doctors, pharmacists, police
and firemen. It is being
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Bayfield Garden Club....
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He then showed two films,
the first of which dealt
specifically with the planting
And transplantation of
flowers, shrubs and trees,
and illustrated the correct
procedures as well- as advis-
ing on pre -planning. Ex-
amples shown included root
pruning, handling of burlap -
ped items, use of stakes and
guy wires, etc. Other infor-
mation related to " water
lilies, chrysanthemums,
irises and care of bulbs.
The second filrn.dealt with
bedding plants and por-
trayed excellent examples of
landscaping with relation to
siting, colour combinations
and environment. A variety
of ideas which might be
adapted to meet personal
needs, included bedding ar-
rangements to emphasize
colour and focal points such
as growing trees.
Mrs. Doris Hunter thanked
Mr:' heard on behalf of the
club. The films, she said, had
clearly demonstrated that
the landscaping of a garden
was in itself one of the
highest forms of art. Ample
supplies of free information
leaflets were on display and
available to the members.
Winding up the meeting,
Mr. Willock commented on
the fact that it was gratify-
ing to note :n the Annual
Report of the Ontario Hor-
ticultural Society for 1979,
Bayfield Garden Club had
been mentioned in respect of
membership numbers in
proportion to overall village
population, and in connec-
tion with the Mara Street
project.
Referring to the club's an-
nual premiums it was re-
quested that members not in
the village at distribution
time would leave in-
structions with regard to col-
lection or disposal of same.
An invitation had been
received from the Clinton
TO THE PEOPLE
OF HENSALL AND
SURROUNDING DISTRICT:
Are you interested in filling
out a survey questionnaire
for the building of Senior Citizens'
homes in Hensoll?
The Hensel) United Church Fellowship
Senior Citizens' Housing Committee will
be held In the Fellowship Hall.
OCTOBER 1: 7:30 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M.
OCTOBER 2: 2 P.M. TO 4 P.M.
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questionnaire.
Please call the following telephone
numbers if you need transportation:
262-2129 262-2005
262-2124 262-2946
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know.
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tend their 75th Anniversary
Meeting.
The response to the
Children's Section at . the
Agricultural Fair had not
been good. Nevertheless the
Garden. Club were already
working on plans to promote
interest among the young,
which included a distribution
of daffodil bulbs via local
youth organizations.
The meeting then adjourn-
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