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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1955-11-24, Page 97PHURSDAY, ..NOVEIVIBEIR 24, 1955 CLINTON NEWS-REODRD PAGE NINE CANADIAN PLOWMEN ABROAD by WILL C. BARRIE, m.r.gof 1955' CANADIAN PLOWING TEAM W. C. Barrie W. C. Barrie of Galt, Ont., a past president of the Ontario 'Plowmen's Association and manager of the Canadian plowing team at the third annual World PlowingMatch in Sweden, has sent home on -the -spot reports of his trip with team members Joe Tran of Claremont, Ont, and Ivan McLaughlin of Stouffville, Ont. Here is the second of his reports: • LONDON—Our party, consiat- Mg of Joe Tran, the 1954 Caned- • I len plowing champion, Ivan Laughlin, runner-up; .Mrs. lVfc- Laughlin, Mrs. Barrie and myself, as team manager, left the Em- press of Scotland at her Liverpool dock at seven a.m. and boarded the train for London. After we had convinced the customs officers that we weren't carrying any con- traband, we settled down in a first class coach. During the 194 miles between .Liverpool and London, we must have passed through 12 or 14 tunnels, some of them quite long, but others only long enough for honeymooners to pucker up before • they would be out in the daylight •again. The English fiehiS are much mailer than those in Canada, and every acre seemed to be producing' crops of some kind. Water ap- peared to be plentiful vvitb. lively treams and canals travereing 'the 'countryside. A great many ,arti- finial farm ponds were sighted, Nlicating that the English farm - 'era, like the Canadian farmers, • realize the importance of water conservation. Luxuriant Farms We saw many fine herds of beef and dairy cattle, and large flocks of sheep on every side. This was not surprising, since there seemed 'to be no scarcity at luxuriant grass on every farm. The rolling countryside had the appearance of a wellskept golf 'course. Our train, carrying only the passengers who had disem- barked from the Empress of Scot- land, was scheduled to make no on the way to London, not en to get a supply of water for engine. The water lay in troughs between the rails and was ped up by the locomotive as it along. We passed through the large of Rugby, the place where gbY football originated. Nearer don we saw the school at rrow which many of England's amous men have attended, among hem, Sir Winston Churchill. We through Coventry, the eity was so nearly Wiped oat by ler's bombers early in the last ar. At Home' In 'London When we got off at London's Euston station, a young man from Esso Petroleum, which is one of the donors of the Esso Golden Plow, emblematic of world plow- ing supremacy, stepped up to me and said "Are you Will Barrie from Canada?" He took us by car to our hotel. The Kenilworth on Great Russell Street, and plac- ed himself at our service. 'lids very friendly greeting made us feel right at home in this great city. • After getting settled in our rooms and resting for a short while, we all stepped out to see a few of the sights of London. The scars left by Hitler's airmen in the Battle of Britain are slowly being covered up, but it will be many years before the city is completely restored. ' The newer stores are very mod- ern, and it was a difficult task to keep from buying things we could- n't carry with us. • It was rather amusing to see the members of our party, after making a pur- chase, take out a handful of Eng- lish coins and say "help yourself." Fellow Travellers Next day we decided to go on a motor coach tour and, shortly after we started, the guide asked the passengers to identify them- selves. We learned that over 80 percent were Canadians. Among them was a group returning to Vancouver from a Youth Congress in Moscow, and when they learned we were going to Sweden, they suggested that we should visit Moscow too. When they left the bus, they went to a news stand and bought copies of the Daily Worker. •. We all enjoyed the tour, which took in Buckingham Palace, West- minster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament, London Bridge, The Tower of London, and several other famous places. Seeing the burial place of so many of the most prominent meri in English history was a thrill we shall never forget, To view the inscriptions on the burial places of men such as Oliver Cromwell, David Liv- ingston, General Wolfe and Lord Tennyson in Westminster Abbey was something to make one stop and think. Later we were most fortunate in arriving at Bucking - The Record Speaks IT WILL PAY YOU, TO GET For the latest portfolio of securities Call Vic Dinnin Phone 168 P.O. Box 190 Zurich, Ont. Managed & distributed by Investors for itself . . . THE FACTS! INVESTORS Mutual pi Conodo Limited CfnCE•WMPEG CriKT-S m MOP& allES Syndicate of Canada L ted 104 Homemakers Clubs Leader Attend Instruction Classes Twenty-one members of Women's Institute branches in South Huron attended a two-day Lead- ers' -Training School for 4-H Homemaking Clubs here recently. Busily working at one of the projects are, left to right: Mrs. Mervyn Batkin, Clinton; Mrs. Arthur Rundle, RR 3, Exeter; Mrs. Wes Bradnock, Auburn. ham Palace in time to see the colorful Changing of the Guard. Took In Musical That evening, we were guests at a musical show, "Water Gypsies" at the Winter Gardens, and then had dinner at an Italian restaur- ant, the Generos. This proved a grand finale to a busy and most interesting day. On the following morning we drove to a typical English farm at Eastbourne in Sussex ovenlook- ins the English Channel. The 60 - mile drive over the winding roads and the picturesque towns and villages through which we passed were sights we had hardly dared to expect. The farm, consisting of 1,000 acres, was worked by Col. J. N. Davies, who once farmed for 12 years in the Okanagan Valley, B.C. He has 500 Suffolk Down breeding ewes, and 75 Pol- led Angus cows. He employs three men—a shep- herd, a tractor man, and a handy- man. With good markets for beef, lansb, and wool close at hand, he has little fear of surpluses or poor prices. His present prices com- pare favorably with ours in Can- ada but his taxes are much higher than ours. His animals were graz- ing in knee-high grass, which as- sures him of plentiful feed for the winter. • Mace With. A Past On this farm were several miles of stone fences five feet high, built during the depression years after the Crimean War, and gun emplacements used by Canadian artillery units during the last war, It was here that Hitler's invas- ion was expected and every pre- paration had been made to hold him off. At the entrance to the farm lane were six reinforced con- crete pillars four feet high, three feet square, and about six feet a- part. These were built to keep the German tanks from reaching the level country if they should happen to make a landing. In the evening the British, Irish and Canadian plowmen and their friends were entertained at the famous Trocadero restaurant. On our last day in London, some of us visited the British Museum. It is a massive building, and it would take days for a person to see everything. That evening at St. Ervine Hotel, a press recent - ion was held for the visiting plow- men. This was to be our last social event in London as we were leaving the city the next after- noon. News of Auburn • Correspondent — MRS. FRED ROSS Phone Dungannon 9 r 15 (Intended for last iyeek) Mr. and Mrs. Ed Davies visited friends at Belmont on Sunday. Eugene Dobie, Toronto, visited his mother, Mrs, Catherine Dobie at the weekend. 0. E. Erratt is a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. His many friends wish him a speedy recov- ery. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Mcltveen and baby, Oshawa, visited the for- mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. 0. McIlveert at the weekend At the service in Knox Presby- terian Church on Sunday, Rev. D. J. Lane baptized Carla Elaine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McIlveen. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Robertson and family, Copper Cliff, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Robertson, and Mr. and Mrs. William Straughan. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. MacKay, Barbara and Johnny were week- end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Weir. Dr. Wier who had been visiting in London returned home with them. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Cal Straughan at the weekend were Thomas Rogerson, Mr, and Mrs. Bud Cooper and son, Gray, of Streetsville, and Mr. ' and Mrs. Laidlaw, Whitechurch. A number from here 'attended the Confirmation service at Trin- ity Church, Blyth. Among those who were confirmed from St. Mark's Church, A.ubtu'n, were Mr. and Mrs. John Daer, Ellen Daer, Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell, Ross Gwyn, Kenneth Haggitt, Bill and Shirley Brawn. 1Vlistilon Band The Ida White Mission Band of Knox Presbyterian Church met Saturday afternoon with the pres- ident Gerald Dobie conducting the meeting. After the usual worship and story on a fig tree village in India, an election of officers was held. President for 1956 will be Betty Yungblut; vice-president, NEXT WEEK: We fly the Clarence Gower; secretary, Marie North Sea. r j,. 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Thousands of when they sought the amazing others who thought their case results of Miracle and found beyond repair have been de. correction for fbot ailments lighted with the results obtain - through this scientific method. ed through Miracle Foot -Aid. No matter if you haven't walk- It will be worth your while to ed a step in years without ex- come to Zurich to see Mr. periencing the most excruciat- Hardman. 26 years experience ing' pain because of bad feet, in foot correction. . Mr. Hardman's following trip to Zurich will . be on Monday, December 12 Clinics as well in London, Hamilton, Kitchener, Teterboro, St. Catharines, and Brantford 4h•-•-45-44-54-49-0 Leatherland. The children made invitations to be given to their mothers to invite them to the Christmas meeting. Knox WMS Mrs. F. O. Mdflveen gave her home for the November- meeting of the WM% of Knox Presbyterian Church. The president, Mrs. W. Good, presided and opened the meeting with a poern and prayer. The devotional period was taken by Mrs. Frank Raithby who read the Scripture from John, 12 :1-11, gave meditation on same and of- fered prayer. A pleasing solo was sung by Mrs. Wes Bradnock, ac- companied by Mrs. Donald Haines. The roll call was answered by a verse from the book of Revela- tion. A reading "Religion and Life" was given by Mrs. A. Leath- erland. A minute's silence was observed in memory of Remem- brance Day followed by prayer by Mrs. Good. The secretary, Mrs. Fred Ross read the minutes of the previous meeting. A donation from Mrs. Alex Shaw of Toronto, a former mem- ber' of the churCh was received and a card of thanks, signed with names of the members is to be sent her. • Mrs. Ed Davies gave a report of the Youth Conference held re- cently in Goderich. A review of the study book "Face to Face with India" was taken by Mrs. Good. Mrs. Edgar Lawson, past presi- dent, took charge for the election of officers which are as follows: past president, Mrs. E. Lawson; president, Mrs. W. Good;' first vice-president, Mrs. Wilfred Sand- erson; secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Fred Ross; assistant secretary - treasurer, Mrs. A. Letherland; Home Helpers secretaries, Miss •Mirtni Wagner, Mrs. Roy 'Daer; literature secretary, 1VIrs. J, Hou- ston; welcome and welfare secre- tary, Mrs. H. GOvier; supply sec- retaries, Mrs. J. W. Graham, 'Vim C. Govier; Glad 'Ildings. secretary, Mrs. D. A. MacKay; pianist, Mrs. D. A. MacKay; assistant, Mrs. Don Haines; flower committee, Mrs. D. A. MacKay, Mrs. Ed Davies; student secretary, Mrs. F. Ross; Mission Band leaders, Mrs. Don Haines, Mis. Ed Davies, Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson; Ladies' Aid treasurer, Mrs. Warner Andrews. A vote of thanks was accorded the officers for the splendid work accomiplished during the year. Mis. Good offered the closing prayer. Refreshments were served by the hostess. HENSALL (Intended for last week) The ladies of St. Paul's Angli- can Church are holding a bazaar and tea in the Sunday School rooms of the church on. Saturday, December 3. 'Ilhere will be a draw for a Christmas cake. "Angel Street", an intriguing three -act drama under the direc- tion of Mrs. Whilsmith, was pre- sented by the Exeter and District Players Guild in the town hall, Bensall, last Wednesday evening to an appreciative audience. The Chamber of Commerce who spon- sored the play, served lunch to the cast. Proceeds will be used for the annual Christmas tree party. News of Londesboro Correspondent — MES. II. DIJRNIN Phone Blyth 37 r 19 Mr. and Mrs. Neville Forbes former Bessie Wells and their was with IVIr. and Mrs, Ed. Young- blutt on Sunday. Mrs, Mary Lyon and Miss Ben tha Brogden, London, visited with Mrs. Eleanor Throop. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weaterhout and family With Mr. and Mrs. John Noot at Bridgeport. Dr, Lester and 1VIrs. Allen, Bar- ry and Sandra, Watford, visited With Mr. and 1VIrs. Tom Allen. Kenneth Wood, OAC, Guelph, spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brands - don, Assinaboine, Sask,, spent a few days last' week with his mother Mrs. W. Prunsdon. Mis. Harold Sprung has return- ed atter spending a while with her son and daughter -in -km, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sprung and family. Mis. Mabel Riley and Murray Lee, Kincardine, are spending a few days with her son and daugh.t- ersin-law, Mr. and \IVIrs. Jack Lee. The ladies of the Londesboro WI had a very enjoyable bus trip to Toronto on Monday, November 21. They attended the "Happy Gime/radio broadcast, visited the Sick Childreres Hospital and at- tended the Ice Capades. Word was received of the death of Mr. George McCall, Victoria, B.C. George was well known in this community having farmed near Londesboro and also lived in the village a few years. Symp- athy is extended to his wife, the • • • daughter Jean. A meeting of the 'Londesboro WI will be held in the hall oaf Friday, Decernher 2. Topic "A.' Christmas Message" Roll call to ' be a donation for the sick and abut -ins, and a Christmas Cust- oni we follow at our house." Program: Mrs. B. Allen, Mrs. A. Colson, Mrs. Trewin, Mrs, Throop, Mrs. Wells; hostesses, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. E. Knox, Mrs. L. Pipe, Mrs, Saundercock, Mrs. H. Kennedy. Please note change of date. WA Meeting The Woman's Association met in the school room of the church last Thursday afternoon, and the president 1VIrs. Joseph Lyon pre- sided. The president conducted the worship service. Mrs. E. Wood read the Scripture lesson from John 14:1-15, and Mrs. Lyon read the theme. Roll call was answered with a, donation for the Children's Aid Society. Mrs. Durnin, Mis. Town- send and Mis. Webster were ap- pointed a nominating committee. Plans were made to cater to a turkey banquet for the Athletic Club on December I. 'Mrs. Elgin Josling gave an in- strumental; Mrs, Robert Fairer.. vice gave a reading. Lunch was served by the host- esses: Mrs. C. Saundereoek, Mrs. R. Fairservice, Mrs. J. Shobbrook and Mrs, Murch. 1 CLINTON MEMORIAL SHOP OPEN TUES., THURS. and FRIDAY AFTERNOONS At other times contact Thomas Steep, phone Clinton 186W; residence, Shipley Street. T. PRYDE and SON CLINTON — EXETER — SEAFORTH -- PHONE CLINTON 1620 — Toys! Toys! Toys! OUR ASSORTMENT OF TOYS IS COMPLETE FOR ALL AGES. We have a good selection of other gifts. Drop in and see for yourself. // EXTRA Watch for a real feature in our store window soon. See Our ELECTRIC TRAIN which we will give away by a FREE DRAW, The draw to take place Christmas Eve. /1 A small deposit will hold any article until Christmas. 1/ Hawkins & Jacob HARDWARE and PLUMBING Phone 244 — — • Clinton LAY -AWAY ...For Christmas 1/ HUNDREDS OF ITEMS AT WESTERN Clayt. Dixon PHONE 349W CLINTON Do you subscribe to the CLINTON NEWS -RECORD? 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