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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1954-08-05, Page 3DRUG STORES THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1954 CLIT+TTOiv NEWS -RECORD Memorial Service; Back -to -School.;; Church Events And Band Concert Auburn's centennial concluded Sunday with a special service at Ball's Cemetery, sponsored by the AuburnMinisterial Association. The Rev. W. J, Maines, field, was was guest speaker. Other ministers present were: Rev, C. C. Washington, Rev. E. Bramwell, Peter Walter, • Rev; H. A. Prit- chard, Rodney; Rev. . William Raithby, Strathroy; Rev. A. E Milson, Bright's Grove, and the Rev, J. E. Ostrom, Clinton. Sehoo1'Again Two classes of former boys and girls were conducted Saturday at No. 5 Hullett Schoolhouse by for- iner teachers, Mrs. G. Durham, St, George, and Eugene Dobie; Toron- to. More than 200 "pupils" and seven former teachers heard speeches by Mrs. Edgar Lawson, Auburn; Miss Margaret King, Frank Raithby, Schoolmaster was School Inspect- or . G. G. Gardiner, Goderich, as- sisted by Charles A. Asquith and William Straughan. 0. E. 'Erratt read a roll book of 1878-79 stud- ents. Others participating in the pro- gram were; Gladys McClinchey, Margo Grange, Mrs. Fred Plaet- zer, Harvey McGee, North Bay; Mrs. R. J. Phillips, Rena McCiin- ehey, Harry Sturdy. 1,500. Attend Concert More than 1,500 people attended the concert on Saturday night in connection with the Centennial celebration. Harry Sturdy was chairman. The program opened with a girls chorus. Other numbers were Bruce's 'Orchestra; solos by Har- vey McGee, formerly known as Huron County's Harry Lauder; ac- cordion solo, W. Hendrick, 1301- grave; solos, Mrs. James Bonth- ron, Hensall; violin solos, Ray- mond Redmond; numbers by Westfield male quartette; read- ings, Mrs. Donald Sprung; violin solos, Robert Gibbs, Hamilton; solos, Ray Dalton, Kingsbridge; remarks, Keith Arthur; trio, Mrs. Barry ,Worse]], Mrs. George' Wil kin, W. S. Craig; a demonstration of jitterbugging. All the village churches were filled an Sunday with old timers who had come back to worship -in their old home church. - At Knox United Church, Rev. A. E. Milson of Bright's Grove, for- mer minister, was 'guest speaker. A male,' choir sang two anthems and a quartette, Garnet :Farrier, Whitechurch; Lloyd Walden, Westfield; Oliver Anderson and Elliott Lapp sang a number and Garnet Farrier played a saxaphone number, with Miss M. A. Jackson at the piano. At Knox Presbyterian Church Rev. H. A, Pritchard, Rodney, for- mer student was guest speaker. John Houston, a former organist, was at the organ. The choir sang an anthem. Mrs. James Bonthron, Hensall, and Harvey McGee, North Bay, formermembers of the choir, sang solos, At St. Mark's Anglican Church, Rev. W. E. 'Bramwell preached, The choir sang an anthem and Mrs, George Gray (Mary Nesbit) sang a solo. .At the Baptist Church, Rev, William Raithby, Strathroy, a former Auburn boy preached. Ilar- vey McGee sang a solo and Rev, and Mrs. J. E. Ostrom, Clinton, sang a duet. ' Bared; Concert The Centennial celebration drew to a close Sunday night with a band concert by the Brodhagen Brass Band. Harry Sturdy was. in charge. The scripture was read by Peter Walter and Rev. J, Ost- rom offered prayer. Remarks were given by Keith Arthur. W. L. Craig read a letter from Rev. Dr. Alexander McMillan, who is at present in Scotland, expres- sing his regret at not being able to attend. Remarks were given by C. E. Asquith and Peter Patter- son, Calgary, Alta. Harvey Mc- Gee led in the singing of old fam- iliar hymns, Rev. C. C: Washington pro- nounced the benediction. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY For Men and Women Who Want To Work For Themselves We are looking for reliable men and women. who want to run their own businesses through a new method of distributing nationally advertised products. This can even be handled in your spare time. 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One of these women, seat:' in public functions, but. on Mrs; We Bradnook, as president Friday -the opening day of cen- of the Auburn Women's Institute, tennial celebrations at Auburn not only was in charge of the WI women were very much in the tent which catered to the appetites front seat -on floats, in costume, of over 1,000 visitors, but found and even in the driver's seat of time to rig herself up in an old - tractors. fashioned costume that won her Reverting to olden days in cos- first place in that class. tume only, everyone, from little The WI also starred in the float Janet Dobie, who was "Miss Au- parade with members sitting on a bur -n" to Miss Margaret King, one blue and gold decorated truck, of Auburn's oldest wesidents, prov- With the aid of an accordion- ed their emancipation from slavish playing member, the strains of. etiquette by whooping, it up, ad- Ile Was Seeing Nellie Home" ding life and sparkle CO the cele- from Aunt Dinah's quilting bee oration and walking off with top floated through the air, prizes in the parade. Driving a tractor for the second By the size of theparade it time this year, Mrs. Frank Raith- seemed that Auburn's whole pop- by, "the driving force" of the Wa ulation of 200 was taking part end float, dispelled all those rumors that they had imported close to about "women drivers" and drove • 2,000 people just to have an aud- the WI entry across the finish line ience for the shenanigans. for a first in the historical divis- Behind the scenes too, the wo- ion. men of Auburn went all out to One of the rib -tickling floats of make this mammoth 100th birth- the parade was that of the "Old- "`" " 'a s ^^ *a It woulparty a k about for the district timers" dancing and singing in old unc months. Sev A school reunion at S.S. 5, Hullett, was held in conjunction with the Auburn Centennial. Left era] women, representatives from to right; Frank Raithby, chairman; Mrs. Cora (Ferguson) Durham, St. George, an early teaches; various community groups, helped a tchey, one of the "Olirimers"' Duncan MacKay, the present teacher; 0. E, Erratt, Auburn, one of the oldest living pupils. on the centennial committee with neatly summed up the spirit of a , (Photo by Henry, Goderich) br smallcommunityof his sort. evident in a cele. oration of this sort. "When everyone knows every - Oct. 31, 1872 to April 4, 1884; one else as we do in Auburn, you Duncan time costumes, - Mrs. Gordon Mc - Rev. A. MacMillan And Son, Sir Ernest, Both Unable To Attend Centennial (By Charles E. Asquith.) e u urn entennial Assoc ration had hoped to have with them both. Rev. A. MacMillan, D.D„ and his son, Sir Ernest, during the commemoration celebrations, but were disappointed to learn that neither were able to attend as Dr. MacMillan is spending the summer in Scotland, and Sir Ernest is touring Western Canada. Letters of regret were received from both of them, Below is Rev, A. MacMillan's letter, accomp- anied by an outline of Manchester (Auburn) as he found it on his arrival from Scotland in 1887, Overseas Club, 100 Princess St., - Edinburgh, Scotland July 7th, 1954 MY DEAR MR, ASQUITI-I: I thank you very much indeed for your letter, and the several documents concerning the corning Centenary celebration and corn- memoration at Auburn. I am keenly disappointed that I cannot be present, for Auburn and its people lie very near to my heart, The materia] I enclose was writ- ten out very quickly as the pap- ers came to me here only a day or two ago and I am anxious that. you should have them in time, I wonder if you could arpoint a young person able to write clearly, to make a copy of what I have written, in case it should be read to those who are preset. My eye- sight has failed me to a consider- able extent, and I find it difficult to write. When I mention that, if I be spared until October 19, of this year, I shall have attained the venerable age of 90 years, I greatly fear that Ernest will find it impossible to go to Auburn, as his engagements are made far in advance, For example, when I left Toronto he was in Halifax, and when I reached Edinburgh nine or ten days later,- he was (and perhaps still is), in Van- couver. He has a warm side to Auburn, not least because the cid manse there was the home to which I brought my wife, his mother, as a bride. May all good be with Auburn and its people. It is with the utmost regret that I am unable to be with my many friends at the Centennary Celebra- tions. I am writing from the Overseas Club in my native city of Edinburgh. Immediately opposite the window at which I sit, the imposing mass of rock crowned by the ancient Castle rises before my eyes but my thoughts are wander- ing far away to the churches, Au- burn and the Hill, the rich farm land and the dear people, amongst whom, now 67 years ago, I began my ministry. When I first came to Auburn - or Manchester, as it was then cal- led -I found myself in the midst of a thriving community, in com- fortable homes, enjoying all of the necessaries of life and not a few of its luxuries. Of course, there were scarcely any of the wonder- ful products of scientific invention which have changed the manlier - of life to that of today. There were no motor trucks to bring the produce to market, no motor cars, no telephones, radios, and certain ly no aeroplanes which can take you overnight from the New World to the Old. But there was a more restful, peaceful manner of "living, even in the midst of stern and hard work, on which we old folk love to linger. Although my interests were ne- cessarily centred upon the life and work of the Presbyterian Church, I had happy and most friendly as- sociation with the other congrega- tions and people of the other churches and people in the village and surrounding countryside. I know I shall be pardoned if I dwell more at Iength with the people amongst whom I laboured, When I arrived at Auburn in the summer of 1887 to pay a prelim- inary visit to preach to the people there and at the Hill, and, later when I took possession of the manse there, now the old manse, I formed certain impressions. One of these impressions was that the original settlers of my own and the neighboring churches represented the cream of the peas- antry of the countries from which they had come. Had they not been, they would not have had the energy, the thrift, the wholesome ambition to win a place for them- selves, and the energy to cross the ocean in the little sailing ships of that day and face storm and dan- ger. Not a few of these now grey- haired pioneers were still living when I came, Joseph Dobie, who proudly said, "I was at school wi' Tam Carlyle"; Robert Robertson who carried the rod for that not- able poet, the Ettrick Shepherd, John Kernahan, a mentally strong man who had the best private lib- rary, I have ever seen in a farm house; Thomas Anderson, a Scot- tish shepherd and a saint; Munro, the trusted postmaster of my aay; William King, one good treasurer; Alexander MacKenzie, and John Symington,earnest in spirit and very helpfl to me. Other names that come pleasantly to mind are Carter, Straughan, Sturdy, Mutch, Webster, Paterson, Erratt, Scott, Wallace, and others will come to mind after I have sent This away. I send my cordial greetings and my best wishes that this cerebra- tion and commemoration may stimulate to still greater efforts, and that the work of the Lord may prosper in your hands. (Signed) ALEXANDER MacMILLAN, St. Andrew's United Church, Niagara Falls. July 9, 1954. 0 LOCAL AMATEUR PLACES THIRD IN COMPETITIONS AT WINGHAM, MONDAY Mrs. Pamela Saddler, R, R. 2, Clinton, vocalist, won third prize in the amateur contest held at Wingham Centennial on Monday. Mrs. Saddler, and Barbara Bran- don, Bayfield, both entered the beauty contest as well, ir, which Barbara Ann Lounsbury, St. Cath- arines, won first prize. HAUGHTY WELDING SHOP • Closed For N'S Annual Holidays r AUGUST 9 to 21 (Open again Monday, Aug. 23) Anyone requiring' oxygen or acetylene contact E. J. Mike" Reynolds, phone 577. 31-b Post Office At Auburn Village 100 Years Old (By Charles E. Asquith) The as established son January y 1 t e 1854, and is some months older than the Village of Manchester. It was situated on the west side of the Maitland, probably in Colborne Township, and no doubt remained there until the first bridge was built about 1860. Before this time, Mrs. Aneas Elkin operated a ferry across the` river. The office was serviced from, Goderich and re- mained so for even some years after the London -Huron & Bruce Railway was completed through Blyth in 1876. Until the Goderich- Buffalo Railway started to oper- ate in 1858 the mail arrived at Goderich by stage coach from Lon- don, In 1871 Auburn had a tri- weekly mail service but we have not been able to find any record of when it was increased to a daily service, Below is an official list of the postmasters: William G.Garratt-Jan, 1, 1854 to Dec. 31, 858; William Papst- April 4, 1859 to Feb. 2, 1860; John Landon Read -June 13, 1860 to Sept. 19, 1860; James Sutherland -Jan. 1, 1863 to Feb. 28, 1871; William Graham -April 1, 1871 to Oct. 22, 1872; Samuel Caldwell - AUBURN Women's Institute The Auburn Women's Institute held its annual Children's Day in the Forester's Hall last Tuesday. The president, Mrs, Wes Bradnock presided, Mrs. D. Fowler was secretary and Mrs. R. J. Phillips was at the piano. The meeting opened with the Ode followed by the Lord's Pray- er in unison, the Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada. During the business period arrangements were made for serving meals dur- ing the Centenary. Mrs. A. Nesbit, leader of the Girls' Club, whose project is 'Be- ing well-dressed and well-groom- ed", spoke of the work the girls had done and displayed some of their work. The following program was pre- sented by the children: piano solo, Margaret Wright; duet, Edgar .and Marie Letherland; solo, John Me- Clinchey; recitation, Allan Craig; solo, Sharon Stewart; piano solo, Shirley Brown; solo, Charles God- dard; piano solo, Harold Raithby; solo, Margo Grange; solo, Mary Kirkconnell; accordian nurnber, Rena McClinehey; reading, Isabel Daer, Refreshments, • including ice cream, were served by the host- esses, Mrs. G. R. Taylor, Mrs. Gordon Miller, Mrs. Gordon Mc- Dougal, Mrs. Keith Machan and Mrs. Gordon Chamney. Rent Apartment; Use a 50c Want Ad Races and.Parade Entries Mean Prizes For Many; Young and Old R. Five years and under, boys, Larry Papernick, Allan Stevens, Billie Vincent; girls, Sherry Mit- chell, M. Sanderson, Wendy Knight; eight years and under, boys, Billie Dobie, Bobby Mitchell, Kenneth Daer; girls, Mary Craig, Joan Lockhart, Ruth Rutledge; 12 years and under, boys, Barry Pipe, Douglas Thornin, Beverley Mitchell; girls, P. Rouse, Janet Duizer, Bell Houston; 16 years and under, boys, Thomas Cunning- ham, Paul Raithby, Tony Duizer; girls, ' Beverley Mitchell,' Ethel Machan, EIaine Mitchell; 18 years and under, boys, H. Knox, John Buchanan, Tom Cunningham; White Rose Service .Station for. Reist, ON -VICTORIA STREET, CLINTON Good Gallonage, Easy Terms IMMEDIATE ,POSSESSION Apply S. MacDONALD BOX 329 Clinton, Ont. girls, J. Duizer, J. BIake, Carol Beadle; Boys' open, William Craig, B. Daer, John Buchanan; girls' open, Glenda Mcllwain, E. Hallahan, M. Jones; married women's race, Mrs. J. Howatt, Joyce Sparkes, D. Hampton; fat man's race, W. Mit- chell, A. Trumble, Ted Mills; Men's, ex -students, George Wright, William Craig, 13. Young- blut; ladies, ex -students, M. Niv- ins, Carol Beadle, Isobel Daer; men teachers, past and present, D. McKay, Gene Dobie; village and school trustees,' Ken McDoug- all, Bill Craig. Parade Winners Children's conveyance, Margaret Duckworth, Vera J. Craig, B. Do- bie; children's decorated bicycle,- Carol Ann Pettman, Jack Thorns, Allan Glasgow; children's'decorat- ed tricycles, B. Willson, Gail Mil- ler, Vera Craig; best dressed pet, G. Durnin, Linda Brindley, Ross Sturdy; old time costume (couple) Mr. aril. Mrs. Bradnock, Mr. Wright and Betty Sturdy, Mrs. H. Arthur, Mrs. Pentland; comic costume (couple), Shirley From- egan, Lois Webster; Mr. and Mrs. Mogridge. Decorated cars, Miss Auburn, Miss Taylor; comic conveyance, Happy 01d Timers, Old Timers; historical floats,'Auburn Women's Institute, sunshine Club, Elkin Pioneers;" Industrial floats, Fred Kelbfleisch, Craig Lumber; open special . (open to all), Auburn Relics Bud Beadle (old time threshing)., Soap -Box Derby A soap -box derby was held on Saturday, afternoan, with 'eight entrants, Winners was Jack Fish- er,' Saltford, with Bill Brown, Au- burn, placing second,and Gerald, Dobie, Auburn, third, E. Munro -April 17, 1884 can't help but get in the spirit of to Jan everything, Some of the neigh- bors got together for this float, and we had a lot of fun doing it too. We didn't start it until yest- erday afternoon and it sure kept us hopping to get it finished." Apart from practicing driving tractors and dancing, mothers, grandmothers and sisters were busy these past weeks rummaging in attics for clothes of bygone days. Some of the items they discovered deep in trunks were shawls, wedding gowns, bonnets, shoes and hats that dated back to the 1860's and earlier. Some of the trickier ideas the children had for bicycle entries in the parade needed some help from "Mommy." A cute young miss was all dolled up as a birthday cake complete with 100 silver -painted clothes pin candles. Twin boys complete with white floor -mops for curls displayed the sign Which twin has the Toni?" And the yards and yards of colored crepe paper that decorated scoot- ers, bikes, and doll buggies were patiently wound on by mothers, . 3, 1903; Mrs. M. A. Munro -March 1, 1969 to Jan. 16, 1926; Alfred Rollinson -April 4, 1928-, It has always been understood here that the first post office was in John Sturdy's log house in the north west corner of the children's playgrounds and that he gave up the psition because he sire iit any longer. 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