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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-07-20, Page 22• Bayfield shops create an old world atmosphere. Store owners have retained.the original character of old haildiags,. and have projected a quaint, picturesque village charm. (Shelley McPhee photo) ers strive stn beauty. - -character, .dHayfield'Wtot beauty ' w oEthe - tatioa,j Abe- largest ornization Hayfield oaeanaphora. with Ftwo . ago, the is concerned about the betterment of the village, The bold an annual pemeeting which tallenS liken this -year wi Saturday, July 30 at 9:30 The a Asseeiation bas bad considerable success in re" the interests of resideniathe ansad ti the desirable renblentlal features ®f the village. Local deners plant colorful floral'splays By Doris The Bayfield Garden Club has an enthusiastic stb ship averaging 150 They are justly woad of the Mara Sit Wlld Firmer Sanctuary, the pmt and library plantings, those at the municipal building and the formal garden in the triangle at Clan Gregor Square_ Specialty stores are unique ® from page 4 The Village Guild The nooks and crannies, little rooms, slanted floors and original styling help to make The Guild a popular shopping spot. Established 37 years ago, The Village Guild is a china shop, with a little more and owners Richard and Sarah Dick have brought iuterna- tional flavor to the old ,a homes. Having travelled around the world, the Dicks have made collecting their hobby and retirement liveliehood! They fan& Waterford Crystal, Royal Doulton, anti- que jewelry and silver. Also offered is an animal collec- tion of Beswick, Beatrix Pot- ter and Artesania Rinconada f g: mews_ Along with an extensive line of Gordon Fraser cards and note paper, The Guild also features a complete line of items to dress up your summer dining table. The Dicks make you feel right at home at The Village Guaid. George's Gift Shop For the practical shopper, who's looking for unique kit- chen items, George's Gift Shop is the place to visit, of- fering everything from dishes and glassware to cooking utensils and table accessories. George's also carries a line of extravagant gifts, featuring Hummel figurines, lamps, stained glass, lamps and James Lorimer Keirstead art. A second floor at the shop offers a wide selection of paperback books for your summer reading enjoyment. For the young at heart George's carries porcelain dolls, model cars, boats, other children's toys and a tempting candy counter. Totality Bill and Maxine Gaminage retired to ,Bayfield and have been in business at Totality for seven summers. Totality carries an im- pressive variety of smocked dresses and locally knit and crocheted items including baby gifts, sweaters, placemats and dough people figurines. Favorite characters are made into lit- tle knitted dolls, from Pooh Bear to Mother Goose, Bert and Ernie to E.T_ The shop also has an ex- tensive collection of Buchan's Handpainted This- tle Stoneware, imported from Scotland. Jewelry, Royal Doulton figurines and watercolor scenes of Bayfield, painted by Elaine Dowler of London are also sold. Bill's favorite spot is the accompanying flower shed. A variety of silk flowers, plants, bird seed, lawn and garden helps are available here. Treasure Tree Like the name says, the Treasure Tree is filled with all sorts of treasures and goodies. The shop offers a selection of gifts for all tastes from picnic supplies to handmade gifts, sportswear to candy. Owners Sylvia Gozzard and Alice Quick feature handmade rugs from Quebec, Elliott James sport- swear and the Country Diary bath collection. A visit to the Treasure Tree also means stopping at the irresistible candy wagon where penny candy, special- ty vinegars and other taste treats are appealingly displayed_ Lance Antiques Don and Lois Lance are history buffs_ They love col- lecting memorabilia from days gone by. For the past 1a years they have been shar- ing their finds at Lance Anti- ques. Shoppers at Lance Anti- ques are easily swept back to another era. Not only does the merchandise hold memories from anu`alier time, but the shop itself is historically fascinating. Built between 1850 and 1860, the first big retail business on Maim Street was F.A. Edwards Cash Store. Today the store still retains much of its original interior. Ask to see the old cloves bin while ye 're there. It stall carries the strong smell of the spice. Lois' specialty is textiles and Lance Antiques offers a quality selection of old quilts, hooked rugs and coverlets. Don's particularly in- terested in antique clocks and small furniture. The store also favors unusual pieces, like old books and sheet music, art and patterned glass. For a Iook at the past be sure to visit Lance Antiques_ And there you have it, a walking tour of downtown Bayfield_ Shops are open seven days a week until Labor Day. Most have weekend hours until Thanksgiving and some stay open until. Christmas. (t _-{ll �i..CfLr Intl IYL}Iri r Y,�ht ze BA c C7 G OrrTn0.+O Notepaper depicts well known Bayfield businesses. Lance Antiques is one of the 12 scenes drawn by artist Nan Hogg. Mendiershial just $2 a year aodyoudon't to be a to lend your support- Mr..irb Badly is preshlent and Councillor Helen Owen is membership The Jamar(, under theleadership of Mrs. Rosemary Cinstliwaite is also very active. They assist in the garden plantings each FAMILY RESTAURANT AND DINING LOUNGE• • .� • • FULL MENU WITH DAILY SPECIALS including Salad Bar SPECIAL FEATURES Fresh Catch of the Day -Whitefish or Perch - served daily. 20 Item Salad Bar- all you can eat • • • • SUNDAY BRUNCH includes several hot dishes, salads and desserts ADULTS 4.95 CHILDREN 2.50 • • • • IN THE PIRATES DEN Weekend Entertainment Country and Western - every Friday and Saturday. PUB MENU AVAILABLE 'TILL 1 AM CLOSING TIME • Fully Licensed under LLBO Open 7 da ys a week 11:30 am to 1 am except Sunday - open 10:30 am to 8 pm HIGHWAY NO. 21 BAYFIELD 565-2992