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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-06-30, Page 63 • '4gY°.wCccv PAG4 6- voDERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE .30,197? ar Editor. • frum page 4 are being offered in over twelve different categories. The Rt. Honourable Lt. ,Governor Pauline McGibbon i+irilt lead the parade and" participate in the opening ceremonies. The parade Starts sharp at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 1977. Get in touch with us today if you wish to enter or in any case try to attend our festivities. You won't regret it. Yours.very truly, Wm. Riehl Chairman -Blyth Centennial Committee Suppress book Dear Editor, In April, my book entitled "BILINGUAL TODAY, FRENCH TOMORROW" was. published by the small but courageous firm, BMG Publishing Limited, 60A Industrial Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario. Public response was 'im- mediate and sympathetic. Then on May 13, on an open - line radio program from Niagara Falls, Ontario, I was advised by the head of the French -Speaking Association of Ontario that every effort was going to be made to suppress it across Canada. In an unguarded "moment this same man admitted that his Association is funded by the Canadian Federal Government to the tune of three hundred thousand dollars a year. In other swords, the French -Speaking Association of Ontario, which has its counterparts in each of our nine English-speaking Provinces, is virtually an extension of the Federal. Government, working steadily and purposefully toward Mr. Trudeau's now obvious goal of a French - dominated, and eventually a French-speaking, Canada. As the result of that con- versation there is no doubt in my mind that every imaginable form of pressure will be brought to bear on store -owners and managers across Canada to prevent.my book getting to the Canadian • public. During my 28 years in Canada's Armed Forces, 'I firmly believe that Canada stood for freedom of speech, including the right to dissent. Under Mr. Trudeau, I am no longer sure. In view of the threat of suppression made against ruy book, I would appreciate an opportunity to ask those Canadians who still, value their personal freedom to., drop into their local book stores or book counters to determine for themselves whether this suppression has been put into effect. If it has, I would ask that they object strenuously, for .,, their .freedom to dissent is as threatened as mine. Yours sincerely, J.V. Andrew Lientenant Commander (Retired ) Perth. Researcher writes Dear Editor: It is seventy-five years since the Peace of VEREENIGING brought the Anglo -Boer War to a close. The Boer War was the oc- casion of Canada':, first major overseas military campaign, and relatively little has been written about the participation of the Canadian contingents. I am engaged in resear- citing the role of the Canadian forces in this conflict, and 1 am anxious to get in touch with surviving veterans or with relatives or friends of veterans: Volunteers from Ontario were especially prominent in the Canadian contingents in South Africa. I will be travelling and researching throughout Ontario during the next' few months and I would be most grateful if readers could assist me in this project. I am especially anxious to gain access to papers in private possession pertaining to the War. Should readers be aware of the existence of letters, diaries, scrapbooks, photographs, paintings or any other pertinent material, I would be most appreciative if they would write to me at the address below as soon as possible. In addition to the troops, there were also Canadian correspondents, doctors, nurses, priests and teachers who went to South Africa. Any information about these participants would also be greatly appreciated. Hugh Robertson, 224 Springfield Road, Ottawa, Ontario KIM OK9 Come on down Dear Editdr, During 1978, the Town of Windsor Nova Scotia - settled since 1685 and incorporated in 1878 - celebrates its Cen- tenary. Among your readers may be former residents of this Town or descendants of former residents. We would welcome hearing from them or their families, and their connections in Windsor, Nova Scotia. July 23 - 29, 1978, has been set aside as Old Home Week, the annual Sam Slick celebrations taking place during the last three days of that week. We would welcome visitors to our Town, the Gateway To The Annapolis Valley, at any time throughout the year, but particularly during this last week in July. Whether you come or not, please advise us of your whereabouts. Yours truly, (Mrs.) Grace B. Wallace, Centennial Co -Ordinator, P.O. Box 158, Windsor, Nova Scotia BON 2T0 Born here Dear Editor, -I am sorry to be so late in writing to wish you the very best in your Sesquicentennial Celebrations and to thank you for your kind invitation to join you. I certainly wish that I could do so. However I am just home from an unex- pected trip to the hospital for surgery, so will have to stay at home this summer. I was born in Goderich, in a small cottage near the hill which led down to the train station,'ifl August 1909. My father, John Murdock worked in Cutt's Grocery, he told me. As my mother died at my birth, my father left for the West in 1905, My sister and I were raised on our grand=father's farm on the outskirts of Auburn for twelve years until my father re -married, when we joined him out here. We were raised at Auburn by my two aunts, one married John Wilson, and " the other Chas. Straughan both of Auburn and by my uncle Elis Erratt, who owned our home farm. (Erratt). 77777 • • • • • • • S After moving ----W st we came back to Auburn and Goderich as often as possible and 1 have many happy memories of those visits. My uncle and_ aunts have riow passed away but I still visit my cousins, Mrs. Beryl Nicholson, Seaforth, Mrs. Dorothy Bennett, Port Albert, and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock, your correspondent from Auburn. It is they who . send me the Signal Star to keep me up to date on the happenings around Goderich. I had a very nice visit at Auburn, Seaforth, and Port Albert last summer with many trips into Goderich. When I received your in- vitation I thought, "I guess I went East the wrong year". However, as it has turned out, I wouldn't hase been able to be with you next week anyway. But I shall be with you in thought and would like to congratulate the various committees that have been working so hard. I am sure many old friends of Goderich will have a wonderful time. I always say that I was born in the prettiest place in Canada. Maybe some of the old-timers will remember, as I do, the big picnics you used to have in Court House Park. I remember I won a shoe race there about 1912 and how thrilled I was. I enjoyed the picture of the old steam- engine in one of your recent papers Wishitt},,g the Sesquicen- tennial Celebrations every success and the Signal -Star .many more years of good news. I remain, Sincerely yours, (Mrs) Laura E. Hoge Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Poem for Queen Dear Editor: Since this is the year of our Queen's Silver Jubilee, as well as the Jubilee 3 of the town of -.Goderich, you may perhaps be interested in printing the enclosed bit of nostalgia. 'It was composed 25 years ago, on the occasion of Elizabeth's Coronation, so perhaps you. may consider using it in the Signal Star issue closest to the date of June 3.- ' Many of us feel that the prayer uttered in the last two lines of the verses has cer- tainly been fulfilled for Elizabeth II during her gracious reign of 25 years. If you see fit to use this humble tribute, please use only the initials of the writer. Thanking you for past courtesies. Sincerely yours, D.M.W. GARLAND FOR A QUEEN Pink of our orchards in spring -time, Rose of arbutus in May, Silver of summer's soft rain- drops Falling from skies cool and grey; White of the frosts, which in winter, Sparkle with crystal sheen, Colours to weave in a garland For a dainty and winsome Queen. Blue of our deep lakes and rivers, Azure of summer skies, Crimson of sumac and oak leaves Blazing as summer dies; Spray of pine from 'our Northland, Bright with its living green, - An offering of freshness and vigour KINCARDINE TRAVEL SERVICE 831 QUEEN STREET KINCARDINE, ONTARIO 396-3477 CALIFORNIA FREE! Yes when you fry Toronto to Vancouver with C.P.Alr return regular airfare you can fly Vancouver to San Francisco or Los Angeles return FREEI from Vancouver. WARDAIR CHARTERS TO FLORIDA from $99.00 return plus tax. Nov./ 77 to April/ 78 Out of town clients call collect. Clifa►ntt t i0rli ad lrrlfh. Wingham and Lucknow'ca t 33$0 For a young and beautiful Queen. Purple mists tains, Purple, of vine, Gold of our fields - Glowing sunshine; These are the royal colours Bridging the ocean bet- ween, - Tokens of duty and homage To our fair and rightful Queen. of our moun- grapes on_ ow western wheal - in ,gleaming Scarle• t of maples in autumn, Scarlet of sunset's glow, Whiteness of swift foaming waters, Glistening white of our snow ; Symbols of ,courage and service, Disdaining the impure and mean,.. _.,.._.,.. Pledging our love and our honour To a gracious and worthy Queen. Take then, ou'r garland of colours, For with it goes 4 anada's prayer That long years of peace and achievement May brighten the crown that you wear; This is the prayer of your people PEOPLES e 60th ANNIVERSARY As your coach from the Abbey departs "May God keep you queenly and happy, Elizabeth,. Queen of our :hearts l" ...., L. ,. Composed for her Coronation June 371'953 by D.M,W. Take a step In the right direction. Take a few. .Rh(Ry7(i�, %talk a hkw'k. J .4.»'• • :MarieBoyle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Boyle of St. Augustine graduated on June 30 from the Fanshawe College School of Nursing, St. toseph's campus. She is a graduate 'of St. Joseph's school in Kingsbridge and GDCI. Lisa' Anne Scholtz,';, of Laura and Clayton of Goderich' gt'adue June 21 front Al' College in Ottawa asa Retardation conn$, has accepted a pos100 Goderich Bluewater`; Lisa plans to con., studies at the Un{ve Western Ontario, GODERICH' - DEPT. STORE SHOPPERS SQUARE-GODERICH "JUBILEE 3 SALE" 150th; ANNIVERSARY THURSDAY, JUNE 30tIi A UNTIL s` MONDAY, JULY 11th THIS IS OUR 60th ANNIVERSARY AND GODERICH'S 150th BIRTHDAY SO WE ARE HOLDING A REAL "MONEY SAVING SALE" TO CELEBRATE BOTH OCCASIONS. . BIG SAVINGS FANTASTIC VALUES- TERRIFIC PRICES ALSO ON EACH PURCHASE OF ;10.00 OR MORE YOU RECEIVE ONE TIGER DUNLOP DOLLAR" FREE::! NOTE: OTHER SPECIALS NOTADVERTISED COLGATE'S TOOTHPASTE 100 ML SIZE PLUS 50 PERCENT MORE $ 1.00 HAIR SPRAYS LADY PATRICIA ADORN 15 OZ. SIZE YOUR CHOICE %1 .44 WILKINSON'S KLEENEX loo's RAZOR BLADES 5'S YOUR CHOICE OF EXTRA SPECIAL FOR S 1 . 00 • 5 COLOURS 3,i $1.00 NOXZEMA SKIN CREAM 170 -AAL. SIZE RE?G. $1.79 SPECIAL VALUE AT ONLY $ 1 .44 BRUSH t*10E-N:EASY rss.HA(R:COLOURING SHAMPOO A REAL -SPECIAL AT ONLY ;1.44 SIZE 21"xw' • FLORAL PATTERN BATH TOWEL $1.99 VALUE $1.44E= tt ge ,5 'pa the di 0r 11 ri tc ng ori st ed ipa nst is y ar cot lit ual ill( on ing in cI! at Citi Ifo: 1 ba up is w bei pbe itir at see wer ou pie. for Go( dh ey ve st ild e of Kil an 4 tf to sl it is v n le, mut e en loss su1 ge ui'at HAIR ROLLERS WITH COMB AND PICKS ASSORTED SIZES 884 PKGS$ PKG... 2 ''FOR •1.44 900 ML SIZE FOAM BATH OIL OR BABY SHAMPOO BOTH $1.33 VALUE YOUR CHOICE 77EACH BOX OF 0: COLA GLASI REG. $1,49 VALE! ONLY 994l LADIES ONE SIZE STRETCH NYLON KNEE -HI HOSE TERRIFIC VALUE 4 PAIRS $1.00 FOR. IRISH SPRING SOAP 4.7 OZ. SIZE A REAL VALUE AT ONLY 3,$1 .44 24 OZ. SIZE BABY POWDER REGULAR $1.99 VALUE $1.44 LADIES ONE -SIZE STRETCH NYLON PANTY HOSE TERRIFIC VALUE 4 PFORS $ 1 . 00 PLAIN WHITE!!. STACKING,"; COFFEE MUO REG. 39 CENTS EAU BIG VALUE P` 4 $1,0 a SMILES N CHUCKLES AND MOI R FRUIT JELLIES 10.58 OZ. AND 12 OZ. SIZES YOUR CHOICE $1.44 CHECKED PATTT EE R N PLAIN COLOUR FACE CLOTHS -6 Ro' 974 1 RACK LADIES ASSORTED STRAW TOTE BAGS VALUES TO $3.49 YOUR CHOICE $1.77 CANVAS BACK AND SEAT LAWN CHAIRS REG. $6.99 ADULT SIZE $5.99 ASSORTEDr PYREX OVENWARE, TERRIFIC VALVE ONLY. $1.44 SIZE 52" x 68" 100 PERCENT COTTON TABLECLOTH ASSORTED PATTERNS AND COLOURS x1.44 HEAVY HOTELWARE TYPE DISHES 88 2 R $1.44 MOIRS TWIN PACK PEPPERMINT WAFERS TWEED PATTERN FOLDING WOOD ROCKING CHAIRS REG. 539.99 $ 34.99 2 • 4 OZ. BOXES $ LIONLY0 . CHIPPED FOAM FILLED PILLOWS REG. 51.99 $1 .4.4 25% OFF ALL LADIES SLACKS FOR His SALE ON 1 GROUP OF BOYS 8 TO:, 16 -SHIRTS CiHOICEE BARGAIN PACK PAPER PICNIC PLATES PACK OF 80 VALUE $1.33 LARGE CUDDLY RAG DOLLS 2 KINDS YOUR CHOICE 33.99 1 RACK LADIES ASSORTED AND GIRLS -SHIRTS-PULLOVERS ETC, VALUES TO $5.99 YOUR CHOICE $2..00 1 RACK . LADIES ASSORTED SWEATER -SHIFTS SLACKS ETC. VALUES TO S12.99 YOUR CHOICE 2 R $5.00 0 BROADLOOM RUG ENDS REGULAR 99 CENT VALUE EXTRA SPECIAL 2 R $1.00 BIG VALUE! BEACH THONGS CHILD'S 25° LADIES' ",'' 54 MEN'S 45` 45" WIDE POLYESTER CURTAIN MATERIAL ASSORTED PLAINS AND PATTERNS EXTRA 4 SPECIAL, 99 ASS0RTE0 PLASTIC KITCHEN WAR, A REAL BARGAINS ONLY , 884 "LIL INDIAN 1,�, 21/2 LB. SLEEPING BAS SIZE 27"x61"x` REG s1099 EXTRA $ SPECIAL 1 �1,r:� NYLON WOVEN SIZE R EVE RSIBLEy'j MACHINE WAS1 SCATTER M� STRIPPED PA!rE ONLY T 144;� PKG OF 51 STYROFOAM CUPS FOR HOT OR COLD RINKS ONLY 77q PKG. • LITTLE GIRL'S 4TO6X SHORT SETS VALUES TO 52.97 EXTRA $ 5 POSITION=' FLORAL PRINT!! ;�; CAMP CO' REG. sicrY. r eld on unil vii eopl aPPI he c W1 Fft ds, , Nc spec wit Mr, man ton I shit iim Cal arr lie0; Roy 31he the ght`I th fight i the the itb the l