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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-10-10, Page 64 OPIN1oN ctogenarians honeymoon here Max and Grace say they may be beck to celebrate BY JOANNE BUCHANAN Maxwell MacRae, 87, and his new bride Grace, 84, honeymooned at the Bedford Hotel in Goderich last week and say they en- joyed the town so much that they may be back OR their first anniversary to celebrate. ' Mr. and Mrs. MacRae were married last Wednesday at the Church of Holy Trinity in Guildwood Village, Scarborough. "It was supposed to be a very private af- fair but we ended up on the front page of the Toronto Star and people have been coming up to us on the street here to say hello. We even met your mayor yesterday," said Mr. MacRae when interviewed at the Hotel last Friday morning. He and his wife had been enjoying walks and drives around town and along the water- front and had plans to visit Bayfield that afternoon. They had heard about Goderich through a friend, Natalie Johnston, who was also the florist for their wedding—"We belong to the same Bible study group and she had been here before and told me about what a lovely place it is," explained Mrs. MacRae. Mr. and Mrs. MacRae, both widowed, have known each other for 40 years, "but there was no prospect of marriage until the last few months when she talked me into it," joked Mr. MacRae. They had actually planned to be married in December but Mr. MacRae's son, who was home on holidays from Haiti, talked them into getting married sooner so he could attend the wedding. "He advised me that at my age I better not wait or I might be having my wedding and my funeral in the same month," laugh- ed Mr. MacRae. Mrs. MacRae, whose first husband was the vice-president of Christie Brown Biscuits (now Nabisco), has no children but she said her nieces and nephews were all behind her recent marriage. "As my one (unmarried) niece said, 'Oh Aunt Grace, you give me hope', she laughed. Mr. MacRae is retired from the Ontario Maxwell MacRae, 87, and his new bride, Grace, 84, honeymooned at the Bedford Hotel in Goderich last week after their wedding in Scarborough on Wednesday. They say they en- joyed the town so much that they may be back to celebrate their first anniversary here. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) Hydro Commission in Toronto. He was an infantry company commander in World War I and received the military cross with two bars for his brave conduct in front of the enemy. "I was received by King George V three times. I saw him so many times, we became friends," he joked. When Mr. and Mrs. MacRae left Goderich, they were heading to Unionville where they would take up residence in Mr. MacRae's home. "We're of a quieter age now but we're very happy," said Mr. MacRae. "We both agree that we're remarkably blessed with the health we have and I feel as though we've been married for years." Mrs. MacRae agreed. "We feel as one and we give all the glory to the Lord." Animals abused, starved and unwanted Dear Editor, The great Dr. Albert Schweitzer's creed was, "Reverence for all life". Of how many in Huron County can that be said? From what we see and hear, not many of us follow his example. Folks who keep a pet for the summer, leave for home abandoning the helpless creature to fend for itself, must be among the lowest of low. The result is the dog or cat thus left becomes a stray to be starved, kicked away from someone's door and experience the terribly cruel ex- perience of being unwanted and uncared for. Farmers find kittens 'or puppies left at their gates, deliberately left there by cruel people. To whom does an abandoned animal turn for food and shelter if not to the superior (so called) human animal? Animals were put in this world for man's use and it is up to them to put that great privilege in its true perspective. They are not here to receive brutal treatment, LETTERS neglect, starvation and indifference to their needs. The Humane Societies of our country hand out heavy punishment to those who misuse animals, be they domestic or otherwise. The difficulty is to bring to justice the evil doers of such deeds. Every week we read in our local paper, "Puppies: to give away to a good home; kit- tens to give away." Many of these later, no doubt, ,become the unhappy starving little creatures we see so often - three of these on my strtet alone. Far better to have them painlessly put to sleep or neutered, but prices for having this done have become prohibitive for many. A dog is man's best friend but man has not always been the dog's best friend. Many i �(i 1I1U0)Sf(lU 73 Hamilton St. Goderich, Ontario Dial 524-2448 'Your One -Stop Decorating Centre -See Us Soon' Grand Opening Special In Stock Wallpaper Reg. 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