HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-07-23, Page 79Page 33
Many attended Baird's farewell picnic
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which were used for the Primary classes in
those days.
Harvey also told of the daily pail of drink-
ing water carried from Ned Glen's farm,
and the two white granite mugs — one for
the boys and one for the girls. He was sure
they never were well -scrubbed until Miss
G.A. McEwen became teacher, and took
them home for that purpose. One day he was
dared to pour a few drops of water left in the
mug on the Master's bald head — for which
he received "a whaling".
Miss Margaret McGregor appealed for a
memorial to the Master and the Pioneers.
goShe suggested that the school property be
purchased and developed as a picnic
THE PAST IS NOT FORGOTTEN
ground.
She pointed out that this beautiful shady
spot was much superior, with all facilities
needed for picnics, to Clan Gregor Square,
Bayfield, from which there is no vie* of the
lake. Lucy could have shouted "Hurrah!"
Here was a former pupil with sentiment and
vision combined!
(Stanley Township has no lakeside picnic
park for its peoples. Baird's schqol property
could be developed, commercially or other-
wise„ into a most attractive recreational
spot which would be patronized for miles
around. With industry using up our lands
now is the time to save an oasis of green for
the future.)
If Miss McGregor's suggestion were
followed, the Master's memory in this spot
need not be forgotten. If when the property
comes up for sale several men (or women)
bought it jointly and held it for a certain
length of time until an organization could be
formed to take it over,,.they would be doing a
service to the community.
The Bannockburn Pipe Band, in 1951, consisted of (left), Edgar
(Cap) Cook, Charles Johnston, Hector Kingswell, Watson Webster,
Nelson Howe, George Hanley, Howard Inch.
Mrs. Azie Nott Jents wrote of Master
Baird's influence. Let that influence be felt
in a community centre bearing his name.
Let it be told one hundred years from now
that Master George Baird was a power in
the community, typifying the best in
Pioneers; how young men and women at-
tained university entrance under his extra-
curricular guidance in Pioneer days. Let it
be told and retold until his name becomes
legendary!
Miss Kate McGregor in her historical
sketch touched on the part the school had
played as the setting for community parties
and concerts.
The ladies of the Stanley Township Com-
munity Club have sponsored many affairs,
patriotic ' and otherwise, over the years.
They started the movement for this reunion.
And arranged a dance in the school at night
to complete the day. A highlight of it was a
request number "The Highland Fling",
danced by Margaret Evans, Guelph, who at-
tended with her mother, and grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. R.Y. McLaren, Hensall.
The only pupils of Master Baird who
' reside in the section today are: Mrs. Will
Falconer, Mervin Hanly, Miss Isabel Glen
and Jack Glen.
Carl says of the proposal to keep the
school as a coniununity project: "New peo-
ple are moving into the section who are not
interested."
Lucy says: "Capture their interest."
Make a community centre which will keep
young and did folk interested as one family;
a place where they will respect the prin-
ciples Master Baird taught and be a power
for good in the community.
As is the community, so goes the country!
Don't let it fall apart for want of a shoulder
to the wheel!
August 1-3
Don't forget
Homecoming
Weekend
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