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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-11-30, Page 1028 3'rn❑ 56 65 roll 3 r5 .. J 1 PAGE 10—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1983 r le Cathy Haw watched on while Don Lindsay gave her a few pointers on rock and broom handling. Don is an instructor at youth curling lessons in Bayfield. (Shelley McPhee photo) Canon Paull remembered By Helen Owen "A memorial to one of the nicest gentlemen in the world" and "the greatest gentle gentleman". These were the com- ments included in the thanks to the speaker, Kay Reid, at the meeting of Bayfield Historical Society, and referred to the late Canon F. H. Paull. There was a good attendance and Miss Reid, a long time personal friend of Harold Paull, impressed her audience with her sincere and affectionate interpretation of his First World War Diaries discovered after his death. Contained in three small leather bound notebooks and written in pen- cil they recorded his impressions covering a period of some two and half years of overseas service, and also reflect the per- sonality of a man respected and loved by so many people in the village of Bayfield. Miss Reid's extracts included notes taken during his course of officer training in Canada. She quoted one entry, "Discipline - the respect of all ranks." It was typical of his attitude throughout his life. The uneventful sea journey to the U.K. was followed by more training at Shorn- cliffe, which he notes, although interesting at first, soon became boring. However, there were periods of leave and off duty and the diaries evidence a keen observation of his new surroundings, people and places. Trips to London, which he describes as "the centre of the world," introduced him to the best hotels of that period as well as the theatres and their productions of what became famous war time shows. An interesting reflection mentions that his French studies proved useful in reading menus! He took advantage of every oppor- tunity to visit places of interest and saw for himself the cities of Cambridge, famous for its universities, Edinburgh, while enjoying the exploration of London itself. But that was the lighter side. The grim realities of trench warfare soon became ap- parent when he embarked at Southampton for Le iavre in the spring of 1917. Condi- tions were harsh. He saw action at Vimy Ridge and records the horrors of life in the trenches where sometimes they found themselves up to their hips in mud and the Ever Young Club elect committee The Ever Young Club met last Thursday night for their regular meeting in the Municipal Bldg. with President Esther Wright in the chair. The treasurer's, secretary's and card reports were given by Dorothy Cox, Gwen Pemberton and Grace Duggan. Grace Dug- gan and Jess Blair each gave a reading. A committee was elected namely Jeanne Lindsay, Jess Blair, Murdock Morrison and John Lindsay to look after our bi-centennial project next summer in Bayfield. Members were reminded of the Christmas dinner on Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. in the United Church. Euchre and lunch were enjoyed. Euchre prizes went to: ladies' high - Esther Makins; low, Lillian Penhale; men's high, Murdock Morrison; low, Glen Dowson; lone hands, Frank McClinchey. The next meeting will be Jan. 26 at 1:30 P.M. noise of unremitting artillery iire. By July he was up inthe front line, had been awed by the immensity of tanks, and suffered as a result of a gas attack. He describes the effects, the difficulties with breathing, the painful eye condition which ensued and the cough - which was to remain with him for the rest of his life. After being hospitalized in England he recovered and was posted to Bexhill where his new duties included the training of other service men. But he did not dwell on his unpleasant experiences and apparently found time to attend the Easter service at the famous church of St. Martin in the Field. When he next returned to Europe it was to war torn Belgium where he seems to have had a variety of duties such as attending a court martial, which obviously distressed him. Movement was frequent and again he encountered the horrors of gas warfare as well as the effects of a direct hit on a trench by high explosive. Sad reminders of the casualty rates are echoed in the entries referring to the deaths of friends. Then he himself was wounded and again returned to England. This time during his con- valescence he made a trip to Ireland. On Nov. 3, 1918 he notes, "The war is fast drawing to a close," and then on Nov. 11, "One of the greatest days in history - Lon- don has gone mad with joy!" Miss Reid concluded her review with the entry for Jan. 16, 1919 written on Canon Paull's return to Canada, "I greeted my native land after an absence of 28 months." Rev. George Youmatoff thanked Miss Reid for her presentation which deeply touched all present. The business part of the last meeting of the year was conducted by the President, Ed Oddleifson and included the announce- ment that a contribution of $300 was to be made towards the village Bicentennial celebrations in 1984, also that the Society would be contributing to the County Atlas which was to be updated and re -issued. The meeting adjourned and refreshments were served by Kelly Ball and Doris Red- doch. BAYFIELD RECREATION LEAGUE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 12 team tournament Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 2, 3 & 4th "FREE DANCE" Saturday Night 9 pm®1 am Huron County Christmas Bureau (co-ordinated by Family and Children's Services of Huron County) REQUESTS YOUR SUPPORT FOR CHRISTMAS 1983 Donations c•I says,, gran ss, gilts, new and good used clothing can be left at your local centre. LOCATION: DATE: Wesley -Willis United Church Dec. 5 to 9, 1983 - inclusive TIME: 9:30 A.M. to 4:OO P.M. CO-ORDINATOR: Mrs. Nancy Wise , Please direct financial contributions to Family and Children's Serelacer of Huron County. 44 Gloucester Terrace, O,4sricls, Ontario NIA 19R/I. Rey. No. 01$4142-41411 y"rte Bayfield young people are learning how to curl and enjoying it too. Every Monday youth curling lessons are offered at the Bayfield areana. (Shelley McPhee photo) Trio Caecilia present musical ensemble By Helen Owen The second of the series of concerts spon- sored by the Bayfield Lioness took place on Nov. 22. Once again the Community Centre was filled with an appreciative audience when the Trio Caecilia presented an ensemble comprising violin, piano and horn. Their program included lesser known classical music as well as a special item commissioned by Youth and Music Canada especially for them, a particularly deman- ding piece, which if it was difficult for the audience to interpret, was also a formidable, challenge for the young players. The first part of the program began with a lively piece by Frederic Duvernoy and then with a swift change of mood the players per- formed a work of the Russian composer, Gliere, which blended tenderness with pas- sion and demonstrated the technique and feeling of the players. An unusual combina- tion of French horn and piano, the work of Dukas, introduced the musical form to ac- company village dances, as well as demonstrating to the audience the ways in which the use of the mute changed the mood and expression of horn playing. Ravel's "Tzigane" for violin and piano, a lively presentation, was of added interest as the players explained the techniques which they employed to achieve effects by repetitive notes and runs on the piano, and the use of bow and thumb on the violin. The final item on the program was a return to the classical style and the trio per- formed Brahms' Trio Opus 40 in E flat minor. The significance of the movements was emphasized by the delightful analysis provided by the players, ranging from the quiet and gentle introduction, the gentle an- ticipatory prelude to the dance with an undercurrent of mounting excitement. The second movement with its solemn motif con- trasted strongly with the first, and express- ed the composer's feelings at the death of his mother. This change of mood interpreted by the trio was both moving and poignant. The concluding passage, described as reminiscent of hunting in the Vienna Woods, captured the freshness and excitement of the hunt. Following a warm reception, the trio pro- vided an encore and again demonstrating their versatility, ended the evening on a light and contemporary note with a pot pourri of ragtime! Ann Robert, violin, Paul Marcotte, French horn, and Michel Fournier, piano have already established a reputation for themselves in the U.K. and on the Continent, and all of them have won personal acclaim. They have been working together now for three years having met initially at the University of Indiana. Their lives are full of music, for when they are not performing they are practising, teaching and exploring the lesser known works of classical com- posers. After the concert the audience had an opportunity to talk to this charming trio and congratulate them, as well as discover their warmth and enthusiasm on an in- dividual basis. Lioness, Judy Huntley confirmed that ticket holders would now have the benefit of a bonus concert which has been arranged for January. Further details will be available in due course. ay acid wt'5leo es convenience re owner and fa fly BAYFIELD welcomes as permanent residents, Bob and Louise Rogers, who with their three children, Bob, Carrie and Cathy, take possession of their new home on Highway 21. Bob brought his family to the area, from Waterloo, when he purchased the NIP and Tuek convenience store. Bayfield soon got to know this genial couple and their son through shopping in the store. Now they can take part in village activities without the drive to Clinton ahead of them. They already are members of the Bayfield Garden Club, joined the curlers at the arena and Louise, Carrie and Cathy are attending the Youth and Music concerts, which are designed to interest young people in good music. The consensus of opinion is that,"they are really nice people." Some other of our nice people population have been enjoying a pre -Christmas trip to the west coast. Jack and Torry McKenzie were with her father in Victoria, where as usual it rained frequently and Brigadier Morgan and Edith Smith were in Van- courver staying with their daughter Debbie and son-in-law Bayne. Frank and Sylvia Burch have brought their three children for a Christmas visit to their grandparents Frank and Betty. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clark have returned from a stay with their daughter Janice and have brought her back to Bayfield for a return visit. The season seems always to bring illness of one kind or another, guess we should all be eating an apple every day. The latest to enter the sick list is Mrs. Connie West, who is at present in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. Mrs. Catharine Beatty is in London at University Hospital and one cheerful note Mr. Douglas Ball is recuperating well at home after surgery. It's also pleasant to see our good friend Ir- ma Fraser able to attend some social func- tions after a miserable autumn fighting a "Communist Bug" as she says picked up on their trip to Europe in September. Bayfield can be proud of one of our local boys, Steve Scotchmer. It was good to read in the report on Business Section of The Globe and Mail, of his appointment as com- pany president and chief operating officer of his company Bay Mills Ltd. Toronto. The firm makes textiles and non -woven materials for industrial use; including fabric for the undersides of automobiles, and fibreglas for boats. Stephen is the son of the late affectionately remembered, Alf, and Bessie Scothmer. He has a number of proud aunts and uncles in town but Mrs. Helen LeBeau is an aunt twice over as her brother Alf married her first husband's sister Bessie, con- gratulations to this graduate of Queens University. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Brandon, Rusty, Kelly and Pat Brandon returned home on Nov. 17 after spending a week in Regina, Moose Jaw and Edmonton, Alberta. They attended the wedding of their son Blair to Lindsay Knox of Moose Jaw. the wedding was held on Nov. 12 at St. Andrew's United Church, Moose Jaw. Blair and Lindsay will be in Bayfield on Dec. 23 when a reception will be held in their honor. BAYFIELD LIONS CLUB Paper Collection Saturday, December 3rd Papers on the curb by 9 a.m. please IT'S FOR YOU! Buy someone a new Master Membership in the CAA Auto Club and We will give you a HANDY PORTABLE TELEPHONE (value '24.99) CALL TODAY!' (offer expires Dec. 22 113) 7 RATTENBURY ST. 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