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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-07-04, Page 5wt . 6PINIDN Museum is treasure worth preserving 4 j Bertha McGee (foreground) and Jean Hanly, volunteers of the Huron County Pioneer Museum; -worked diligently last week setting. up a display of dolls. There are .approximately 40 dolls in the display and no two are alike. The dolls, which were donated by local residents, will be in the museum throughout July and August. ( photo by Anne Narejko) Dolls displayed at Huron County Pioneer Museum BY BERTHA McGEE • There is an added attraction at the Huron County Pioneer Museum in Goderich for the months of July and August. It is a doll display that will take you back to the days you played house with your own dolls. Among the 40-45 dolls, there are the favorites of all the Eaton's Beauties, The - Nancy Ann Storybook dolls, a puppet doll, black dolls, sit-up dolls," boy dolls and a Shirley Temple doll. Many of the dolls have the original clothes on them. Several are German „made and date as far back as the early 1900s. • As the Eaton's Beauty doll has again grown in popularity, we have a reproduction here of it to compare to the original Beauty. She has the porcelain head with an open mouth with teeth showing, long brown curls and is dressed in an eyelet off-white dress with white socks and shoes. •.• The first Eaton's Beauty sold for $1 in the 1900 Christmas catalogue. • She was all - jointed with a kid leather body, wooden arms and limbs, bisque head, moveable eyes and curly hair. She wore only shoes and stockings. These dolls were•German-made until the first World War. When.t'here was no export or import with Germany, the•Beauty Doll was made in Canada by Dominion Dear Editor; - • The Huron County Pioneer Museum is yndergoing a close examination. As a citizen of Huron County, I am concerned with what happens to it. I wonder if we are all aware of just what a treasure we have. The founder, Mr. Neill, was ahead of his time in building so many working models that make our museum actually the forerun- ner of the Science Centre. You can go to the Museum and see accurate models of grist or saw mills, working as they have been over the past 600 years; you can see clocks that are run by water and by flotation - actually working. There is a collection of agricultural implements that is the envy of,, many Pioneer Museums across the country. It is probably the only museum in Ontario, outside of the Science Centre in Ottawa, that houses a steam locomotive - one that you can get into and examine closely. You can trace the development of businesses in the County through the displays; -of printing presses, knitting machines, photographic equipment, sewing, machines, and salt mining. If you take a visit to the log cabin, you can follow a day in the. life of a pioneer - from soap making to spinning, hauling water, cooking, - to entertainment such as reading or playing a home organ. There is aonderful collection of bicycles and Penny Facings along with the story of ,110..E LETTF R 9 the bicycle ` .ubs that were popular her in and Penny Farthings along with the story of the bicycle clubs that were popular here in the late 1800's. myriad of wonderfureasures-that tell the story of our past also. But it is closed to viewing because the building needs repairs. The feasibility study that is currently being conducted is examining how we should ap- proach the problems our Museum is facing; whether we shouldrepair or replace the pre- sent building; or indeed if we should try to keep the museum at all: . , Why ,is it important to preserve these ar- tifacts? It is only by understanding our past that we can progress into the future. Thats whey our Museum is something we should cherish. There will be a meeting on Thursday, July 5 at the Holmesville Township Hall of all in- terested, citizens to discuss the future of our, museum. It is important that all citizens take part ,in these discussions. Plan to at- tend this meeting at8 P.M. on Thursday. Sincerely, Bonnie Dunn Chairman, Museum Volunteers Bicentennial Showcase will be worthseeing ,-Dear Editor and the Citizens of Goderich; The Town of Goderich has been extremely fortunate in being one of 26 communities in Ontario to host the Bicentennial Showcase. This show is being toured by the Govern- ment of Ontario to help celebrate Ontario's 200th Birthday. Over a million dollars has been spent on the show so I believe t in- dicates that it will be a show worth seein:. The show itself has something for everyone. There is singing, dancing" and music from the war years," the twenties,, thirties, forties, fifties, sixties, seventies and eighties. There is such a range that everyone will be familiar with many&eras. Some of the music is written by Paul Anka, Neil Young and Lighthouse. The show stars Qinah Christie and Shirley Eikhard to name a few. Toys. She was 1$ inches tall, all composition body with ball-jbinted limbs, sleep eyes, open mouth with white teeth and a mohair wig. Armand Marseille was the manufacturer of an Eaton's beauty in 1924. She was "French beauty type" with sleep eyes, long - lashed, a bisque head, 21" tall.with a white frock and white shoes and socks. In 1956, Eaton's Beauty wore a badge to identify her. She was able to sit, kneel; pose, close -eyes, turn her head, cry and she was washable, even -her hair. • Over the years the Beauty was dressed in many ways. The fashions of the year. It was in 1977 that Dorothy Churchill took the mould of the old doll and manufactured dolls that are limited editions dolls and sell for $300 and up. Enjoy a trip to the museum and see these many fascinating old dolls of good times long past. These dolls are all on loan to the museum by nine women of Goderich and presented and arranged by Jean Hanly and Bertha McGee, volunteers at the museum. At the Pioneer Craft Festival at the museum on August 11 and 12, there will be a doll -making display among the many crafts • shown then. Stolen car receives damage An estimated $7,000 damage was done to a car that was stolen from Anglesea Street early Sunday morning. It was recovered a few •hours later by the Ontario Provincial Police in Colborne Townshipwrlere it was found on Concession 10, against a tree. According to Goderich Police Chief Pat K.in,g, the incident is still under - investigation. The show is 90 minutes and will be held at the Goderich Arena on July 17th at -8 p.m. Tickets in advance are: Adults $5, Children $3, and at the door are: Adults $7, and Children$4. As liecreation Director I am often asked the question "What is there to do in Goderich?" Well here's one answer that I'm proud to give, "The citizens of Goderich and Huron County have an unique opportunity to 'see a fantastic show, so for heaven's sake take advantage of it! !" - Tickets are available at the Tourist Booth, Th"R ivery and theecreation Office. � ' Sincerely,yours, Jane Netzke; Chairman -Bicentennial Showcase Committee. Mural.projeCt was met with encouragement MEN'S SHAMPOO -CUT S500. WINNERS OF FREE SHAMPOO -CUT -SET Dorothy Scott Helen Bradley Mary Jeffrey Summer Highlights & Treatments NOW AVAILABLE! GWEN FISHER PATTY SCHOEMAKER SUSAN CUMMINGS 1 nue Appointments Not Necessary CLOSED' ! 0 fl)ri'S 9 AM it WAY * fRlliiiY rl tltf 11 Cite l FVf'„1411N skr111 kJ) ()lrirlmr,„t ('d \ ani 4-4'179 Dear Editor: At long last, the Bi -Centennial Mural has been completed. Because I didn't get the op- . portunity on Sunday, July 1 to publicly thank a few people I would like to doso no When I initiated this project last fall, I l no idea about the amount of work and organizing involved. Without the support of the following three people, I never could have done it. • First, a special bouquet and enormous thank you to Larry McCabe. Larry made wheels move when I didn't think they would budge; he encouraged; and met my every request with, ‘,,!no problem - it's done". At no time •was there ever confusion '.when he organized something for me and that is worth a million dollars when you're working with young people. Thank you so very much Larry. Secondly, thank you to Jane Netzke; Jane is a super person with whom to work. I had (sx GOD RICB SIGNALISTAR W'D i Si) 'V Jijl,ie FL dWE =�- 9P Phone 5244132 DAY OR NIGHT Agent for 24 hr. FILM DEVELOPING QcJTTLER 's OF DUBLIN A STORE FULL UF BEAUTIFUL - FURNITURE . On the Main Street ' of Dublin 34.5-2250 • usage of the community room at the Recrea- tion Office for the full length of the project and never had a problem over scheduling or interference. Throughout the project she en- couraged, complimented and applauded every effort. 4nd, finally, I'd like to extend a special note of appreciation to Eileen Palmer. She maintained a keen interest in the project and sought to help me in any way she could. Because -of this project 'I not only have a greater appreciation of ,Goderich, but also those who work for us. Sdrnetimes, we hear too many of the negative aspects about them but my experience has been a very pleasant and reassuring one. Pleasant, because of their co-operation and assistance; and reassuring, because of their -hard work and interest in this community. Thank you. - Sincerely, BEST RATES No Fe s -..Rat*s 54.b1tToChangs •• tiv O�Q 3 YEARS •,` i^t CONTACT ABC Annuities 53 WEST 5T, CALL COLLECT GQDERlCH 524.,2773_. SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SEASON! OLD FASHION GARDEN PARTY at Dr. IL Mrs. Ken Lambert's Hwy. 21 South 2-4:30 pm Saturday, July 7, 1984 Ruin ofr Shine Sponsored"by/ ACW '1.30/person Mona Istrati-Mulhern Wreaths arenow on display Wreaths purchased during the Legion Branch 109 poppy campaign and now on display are as follows: At the cenotaph in Court House park are the wreaths of the Goderich Police Association, the Maple Leaf Chapter I.O.D.11. and Goderich Legion -Branch 109. At the Veterans Plot of the Maitland Cemetery are the wreaths of the Catholic Women's League Victoria Loyal Orange Lodge No. 182, tit. • Mary's School and Robertson memorial Sehool Stud. --is Coun- cil. k ••CI III 'U'aw'I■ODD. O■11■■•i■NI III ilia it / ,NEL Sales CARMAN CAMERAS pselals Mini 11 111 III III III MIMS. ISDN II NOON II III 111 nal 112 The Square Goderich 524-7924 NIAGARA PHOTO TOUR'84 SUNDAY, JULY 15 Once again Carman Cameras is proud to announce their Niagara Photo Tour. You will have a chance to photograph models in the beautiful gardens around the Falls. There will be a Photo Seminar by Minolta and a Photo Fashion Show In the International -Gardens. We will also be taking along filters, lenses and other photographi equipment for your use, staff will be on hand for questions -and ad vice. - The cost of the tour will be $35.00 which includes air conditione bus to Niagara Falls, compliments of Thames daJley Tours, admis sion to the Minolta Show & passage up the Minolta;: fewer. For tickets and information come into, the store or give us a call. 15 pieces of "finger lickin' good chicken Enjoy that delicious taste tonight I%ntuckyFried CIilck n 94 ELGIN AVE. 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