The Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-07-22, Page 2THE ELLIOTT HOUSE (51 St. David Street) has
v been recommended for architectural and historical
reasons. Louis Elliott arrived in Goderich about 1856,
building his original house shortly afterward. Having
an academic background, he began coaching. Years
later he gave up teaching to become one of the town's
foremost blacksmiths. The house appears to have been
built in two sections. The first piece of construction
stands as one of the few Neo -Classic buildings in
Goderich. Modest in size, but a clearly detailed gabled
roof and eave returns, indicate its style. The rare.
feature of two half -round arch windows stand
prominently on the front facade. The second section
was built with a picturesque taste, with central gable
and gothic hood ornamenting the entrance.
THE SAMUEL PLATT HOUSE has been
recommended for designation for historical and ar-
chitectural reasons. Mr: Platt had the house built ort
Victoria Street North in 1865. Built of buff brick, there
is a finely tooled foundation beneath this house.
Above the foundation is a prime example oi the Ver-
nacular Georgian structure that was so common to On-
tario in the mid 19th Century. With a flamboyant choice
and placement of design features, It stands bravely in
its environment. There is a little gable, pointed arched,
four pane window, and a segmental arch that caps
french doors on the second storey. A decorative string
course ornaments the two principal facades, west and
south.
NUMBER 33 MONTREAL STREET has boon
recommended for designation for architectural
reasons. The building is rectangular, with a nine bay
front and a central door. Tho entrance is celebrated in
the usual local manner of rectangular lights but, as a
mature Georgian design, is not overly elaborate. In-
ternal symmetry is evident window and chimney
placement, the latter incorporated in parapets which
define the gable ends. A furthdi• attraction of this
building is that, although there are a dumber of homes
of this period within Goderich, most are concerned
with vertical lines (i.e. exaggeration of height). 33
Montreal Street amongst these, is outstanding,
showing horizontal proportion. In this case, the win-
dows are spaced further apart as they approach the
outer edges of the buliding.
THE ROBERT GIBBONS HOUSE (86 Piston
Street) is recommended for historical and architectural
reasons. The Gibbons house is a cubic Georgian struc-
ture. It is constructed of cur stone, in tapering
thickness from 3 ft. at the base to 1'/2 ft. at the second
1gvel, covered on the interior by split lath and plaster.
tat locally, the dressed stone on the front facade
comes from the Maitland River, The front facade has
been restored to its original appearance. Other details
includes three of four symmetrically placed' chimneys
on a square, low hipped roof; six over six windows and
a front door with side and transom lights.
served on the Clerk within thirty dciys of the 15th
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Wed in
Goderich
White mums, white daisies
and ' coral baby's .breath
decorated St. Peter's Roman
Catholic, Church in Goderich
and white satin bows
decorated the pews on
Saturday, July 11 at 5:30
p.m.. for the wedding
ceremony of Stephen Harold
Chase of•Whitecourt; Alberta
and Catherine Marie Wisser
of Goderich.
The bride is the daughter
of William Wisser of
- Goderich and the groom is
the son of Harold (Abe) and
Yvonne Chase of Goderich.
The Reverend Father A. F.
Loebach officiated at the
double ring ceremony.
Bill Chase of Goderich and
Dave Medley of Stratford,
uncles of the groom,
provided the music for the
ceremony with Martina
Schneiker at the organ. Mrs.
Schneiker also was the
organist at the wedding
ceremony 50 years ago for .
Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Wisser,
grandparents of the bride.
The bride was given in
marriage by her father. She
wore a gown of white bridal
satin, completely lined and
featuring a scoop neckline
and a small standup collar,
an empire waist tapering to
the natural waistline at the
back, and long sleeves made
of gorgette fathered at the
cuffs. The bodice and cuffs
were decorated With lace,
and lace appliques were on
the sleeves and on the skirt
which fell into a three foot
train: Her long veil,
decorated with lace ap-
pliques, was held in place by
a white hat decorated with
lace and a white silk rose.
The bride designed and
made her wedding dress, hat
and veil.
She carried a cascading
bouquet of silk yellow roses,
white daisies and coral
carnations.
Maid of honour was
Christy Boddy, friend of the
bride of Goderich. She wore
a long coral gown made of
bridal satin, featuring long
sleeves gathered at the cuffs,
a small collar, and eight
small buttons to the waist
• which was gathered with a
narrow belt: The cuffs and
collar were trimmed with
coral lace. She carried a
bouquet of white daisies and
coral carnations with white
ribbons:
Bridesmaids were Sue
Cartwright friend of the
bride of ' Manchester,
England, Jan Brown, friend
of the bride of Goderich,
Patty r. Allin, sister of the
bride of Goderich, and
Laurie Nurse, friend of the
bride of Goderich. They were
• gowned . identically to the
maid of honour and carried
identical bouquets of
flowers.
The bride made all her
attendant's dresses.
Groomsman was Bill
Walters; friend of the groom
i
Mr: and Mrs. Stephen Harold Chase
of Goderich.
Guests were ushered into
the church by Dennis
Luiting, brother-in-law of the
groom of Goderich, Bruce
Melick, friend of the groom
of Goderich, Dennis
LeBlanc, friend of the groom
of Goderich, and Doug
Redpath, friend of the groom
of Whitecourt, Alberta.
The groom wore a brown
tuxedo trimmed with brown
satin trim with a silk yellow
rose boutonniere. His at-
tendants wore beige
tuxedoes trimmed with
brown satin with white
carnations.
• Following'. the.. wedding
ceremony, a reception was
held at Saltford Valley Hall
which was decorated with
arrangements of white
mums, white daisies and
coral carnations, and a
three-tier wedding cake on
the head table.
For a trip to Lorne Beach;
the bride changed to a dusty
rose dress with a quilted
jacket.•The groom changed
to a blue pin -stripe shirt,
navy velour jacket and blue
pants. The bride made both
of the outfits.
Prior to the wedding, the
bride was honoured at a
family shower in Goderich
given , by Deb Pettit; a
shower in Bayfield hosted by
friends;, and a shower in
Goderich hosted by Christy
Boddy for. family and
friends. The bride and groom
DAVE HAYLOW
ELECTRICAL
Serving
Industrial, Commercial,
Residential Needs
524.6038
Country Playhouse plans fifth annual art auction
BY JOANNE. -
BUCHANAN
The Huron Country
Playhouse's fifth annual
international art auction will
be held Sunday, August 2 on
the Playhouse grounds in
Grand Bend.
The auction will feature
100 works including some by
local artists. A collection
from Thielsen Galleries Inc.,
London, Will include works
by Bartrem, Blackwood,
Bolt, Cosgrove, Danby,
Godwin, Jenkins, Jones,
Knowles 'and . Riopelle.
There ' will be public
viewing from 3:30 to 5 p.m.,
a wine and cheese reception
at 6:30 p.m. and the auction
at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 each.
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Brent Little of Goderich
won the Kinette Club's an-
nual Summerfest draw on
the weekend. This year the
draw was for a Texas
mickey.
were honoured at a family
shower in Stratford given by
Becky Meckel, Vera Medley
and Elizabeth White; and at
a family shower in Kin-
cardine given by Vicki and-
Phil Willits. A stag and doe
given by the wedding party
was held on Friday, July 3.
The rehearsal party was
held at the home of Sonny
and Marj Moore, uncle and
aunt of the groom, of
Goderich on Friday, July 10.
Special guest at the
wedding was Sue Cartwright
of Manchester, England,
friend and bridesmaid of the
bride- Sue and the bride have
been pen -pals for ten years.
In July of 1979 Sue made her
first visit to Canada, and in
August of 1980 the bride
visited England.
Guests at the wedding and
reception were present from
Goderich and surrounding
areas, London, Kincardine,:..
Toronto., Zurich, Hanover,
Windsor, Sarnia, Kitchener,
Stratford, Kingston,
Hamilton, Alberta, British
Columbia and England.
On Wednesday, July 15,
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Chase
left for a wedding trip
driving across Canada to
Alberta. They are now
residing in Whitecourt,
Alberta.
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Tid its
WILLIAM ALLEN
CRICH
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Crich of 1324 Rex Street,
Sarnia and Black's Paint,
Goderich announce the
Huronview .aux
plans autumn. tea
The Huronview Auxiliary
met in the board room at
Huronview on July 20th.
Mrs. Leona. Lockhart opened
the meeting and Mrs. Jean
Griffith read the minutes of
the last meeting while Mrs.
Marion Powell gave the
treasurer's report.
will be held on August 17 and
visitors are welcome to at-
tend.
Newborn
McCLINI'HEY
Ryan and Steven are
delighted to announce the
birth of their sister, Colleen
Some items of business Maria, born July 11, 1981, at
were attended to, and it was London's Victoria Hospital.
decided to have an Autumn Ileen weighed 7 lbs. 21,2 oz.
Tea and Bake Sale on Proud parents are Ray and
September30. ` Jane McClinchey.
Mrs. Lockhart reported Civic Corner
that the August birthday
party is in charge of the
Crediton WI, and cards have
been purchased by the Aux-
iliary.
A special meeting of
Goderich Town Council will
be held today, Wednesday,
July 22 at 4 p.m. in the
auditorium at the arena to
The meeting adjourned so discuss the ONIP program
. members could visit the and to deal with two out
residents. The next meeting'" standing tenders.
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graduation of their son
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University of Western
Ontario.
William received his
Bachelor of Arts degree in
honors geography and will
continue hsi studies at
Western in the Master of
Arts degree program.
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A feature story on Ron
Pennington of Goderich and
the 'disastrous storm of 1913
was featured. in the Toronto
Star on Sunday, July 19.
Mr. Pennington is the
retired sailor responsible for
having a monument erected
at the Maitland Cemetery for
the five unknown seamen
who washed ashore here
Thanks
Parsons
Dear Editor:
Re: Elgin Avenue - South
Dock Truck Route - Signal -
Star, July 15, Page 3.
We wish to express our
sincere thanks and apprecia-
tion to Goderich Elevators.'
President George Parsons
for the action being taken by
his Company to divert a con-
siderable portion of the traf-
fic from our neighbourhood.
We now appeal to the
Council of our Town and the
Police Department to have
the traffic and noise laws of
our "prettiest Town in
Canada" fully enforced so
that the long suffering
residents may enjoy good
quality of living.
The private sector has
demonstrated that it possi-
ble to make -considerable im-
provement. Let us hope that
the public sector will rise to
the occasion land do their
part of the job.
Yours sincerely,
G. E. White,
Elgin Avenue
Goderich
following that 1913.storm.
For the past two yews, a
memorial service has been
held at the cemetery,site as
well.
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French Dry Cleaners ball
team held a draw recently
for six Zehrs vouchers to
raise money. Winners were:
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Martin of Goderich-$100
voucher.; Ronnie Varga of
Goderich-$100 voucher;
Muriel McGuire of R.R. 3 ,f
Goderich-420 voucher; Pat
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NOTICE
INTENTION TO DESIGNATE
HERITAGE BUILDINGS
In the matter of The Ontario.Heritage Act, 1974, S.O. Chapter 122, And in the matter of the lands
and premises set out below; In the Province of Ontario: Notice of Intention to Designate.k7'ake
notice that the•Council :of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich, on the 13th day of July, 1981
decided to designate the lands and buildings. set out below as a property of historical value in
interest under the Ontario Heritage Act 1974,• S.O. Chapter. 122. Short statement of The Reasons
for the Proposed Designation:..
THE GRIFFIN HOUSE (133 St, George's
Crescent) has been proposed for designation for ar-
chitectural reasons. The home is a fine example of the
popular asymmetrical plan Gothic Revival house of the
1850s through 80s. In this case the plan is a T formation.
Timber construction is sheathed by ashlar imitation
stone block. Other fine wood details Include an in-
tricate bargeboard at gable ends, a decorative cornice
around the top of the bay window, adorned by a
decorative railing. Most of the remaining windows
have a pedimentry treatment. The familiar pattern of
rectangular side and transom lights grace tho entran-
ceway. In fine condition, inside and out, this house is
worthy of historical designation.
THE VICTORIA STREET UNITED CHURCH has been
referred for historical designation for architectural
reasons. It is a rectangular building In plan, having two
opposing gable dormers around the altar. Its construc-
tion is of natural stone foundation progressing to a
light coloured brick bearing walls. The main facade,
using complex proportions and roof slope, gives tho
rectangular building an apparent asymmetrical plan.
This three -plane facade and sides are rich in corbelling
(decorative brickwork). Brick surrounds cap tho tall
pointed arch windows. Also, there are full circular
surrounds about delicate circular vents that are
situated at each of the four axes. The original wooden
doors form an Important part of the front design, on -
framed in a gothic archway.
THE GALT HOUSE (35 Nelson Street) has been
proposed for designation for architectural and
historical reasons. The original red brick house was
bunt in 1855 for Mr. Alex Mack id, a newly settled
Reverend. John Galt returned to Goderich In 1899 and
lived in the house for 40 years. Tho structure is quite
Georgian with some interesting features that are not
commonly found together. The doorway has a classical
enframomant by using pilasters which frame rec-
tangular side and transom lights. There is also a frieze
using a decorative motif to create emphasis beneath a
deep soffit. Above is a typical hipped roof with sym-
metrical chimneys. The interior and exterior of this
decorative Georgian house ore, in general, extremely
well preserved.
THE GARVEY HOUSE (97 St. Patrick Street) has
architectural and historical merit that makes it deser-
ving of historical designation. Built in 1850, it is one of
the older properties being considered in this notice. it
is alto ono of the older•examplos of tha Gothic/Pic-
.turesque influences in the area. The heuse is construc-
ted of soft rad brick bearing wails which have boon
covered with concrete 'formed block' on the exterior. A
sharply pitched center gable is ornamented with
detailed barpoboard. The original windows of the
house rare four over four with peculiar measurements.
Notice of objection to the designation may be
day of July, 1981.
Dated of Goderich this 13th daly%f July, 1981