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Zurich Citizens News, 1973-05-17, Page 18OUT BAYFIELD INTERESTING HAPPENINGS IN ONTARIO'S PRETTIEST VILLAGE PAGE 18 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1973 •MILVEI+liA ERICKSON TELLS YOU ALL 1.1016 An invitation was received from the Kingston Historical Society to join with them this summer to help celebrate their 300th anniversary, Mrs. A, S, Morton informed the Bayfield Society at their meeting Mon- day evening, May 14. Mr. Ed Oddleifson and Miss Ethel Dewar had been asked at the last meeting to bring for- ward ideas regarding the advert- ising of Bayfield and the histor- ical aspects of the Village. A small folder form with miniature map inserted and place mats were discussed and it was decid- ed to try the place -mats for this season and hopefully exp- and for next year. Reeve Oddleifson also reported that he had talked with Mr. Ambrose Moran from the Depart- ment of Public Works, about a plaque for the new Post Office. It was felt the best place for a historical plaque would be in the vestibule, and be an embos- sed sign on brass. A ribbon -cut- ting ceremony with Mr. Moran, Mr. R. E. McKinley, M.P. and Mr. Jack Riddell, M.P.P. as invited guests was suggested. This would take place following completion of the Post Office sometime after the middle of June. A questionairre on "MILLS and WORKS" was distributed and is to be completed for the June meeting. Dr. Timothy is slated to speak on John Galt on August 15, and the Society are planning a Fishing Industry display for the Old Time Fair on Labour Day weekend. Mrs. Leroy Poth and Mrs, Vim Parker had out to-gether this evening's meeting relating to the Ice Industry, that was carr- ied on for many years in the Village. Through searching the records of the New Era and the Clinton News -Record, many interesting items were gleaned. Excerpts from these newspapers showed February 8, 1894, Mr. J. Ferguson and Sons were laying up a supply of ice for the sum- mer months. February 8, 1906, February 16, 190 8 and January 29 1914 all showed fishermen busy putting in ice. On January 1, 1920, the paper stated that fish- ermen had completed putting up ice; the earliest known storage for many years. Although not directly involv- ed with the topic, the ladies found the following item, on March 11, 1920 the fishermen weren't able to dispose of their fish (herring), asthe market glutted. Two items in February of RECEPTION end DANCE FOR SANDRA SCHROEDER AND BILL HOY (Bridal Couple) Saturday, ''ay 19 ZURICH ARENA MUSIC BY "KEN & THE TWYLITES" LUNCH PROVIDED EVERYONE WELCOME nsommermal 1921, showed the fishermen and citizens had started laying in their ice. In December 1922, Mr. Murdock Ross had the cont- ract for filling Jowett's Ice House. There was no snow at the time so wagons had to be used to transport the ice, rather than sleighs. On April 1, 1904, the Villagers said they had never seen a spectacle such as the ice -jam at the mouth of the Bayfield River; cords of wood, boat houses and numerous items were swept away; and the people who lived in houses on the Riv- er Flats on the North side, were forced to take refuge in their upstairs, as they were in grave danger. April 8 of the same year, after surveying the damagt it was found that Messers Jow- ett, Thompson, Dresser and Whidden had lost their boats; the piers were both wrecked and sailing vessels were completely destroyed. Messers Doug Geimeinhardt, Jack Sturgeon and Bill Parker, acting as a panel, following the information given, answer- ed the many questions pertainin€ to the ice industry, put forth from the floor. It was learned that ice was needed for the packing of fish, sotred purchased it for preserv- ing perishables, ice cream parlours had it delivered to them for freezing and houses required it as their was no ref- rigeration. Some store owners and homes built their own ice- houses, and it is thought that there were about 30 in existence in the village and vicinity. The gentlemen on the panel also described the ice -cutting; the hauling of the ice blocks into the ice houses by the use of horses; the packing of the blocks in sawdust, and the diff- erent tools required to do the job; such as ice -tongs; saws, slicks and the slides to get the ice into the ice houses, out of the river. On display were a few of these articles. Following discussion, Mr. Leroy Poth showed numerous slides relating to these activit- ies; with many familiar faces. Some of these included the Mc- Leod's the Tom's Brothers, Mr. Charles Dresser, The Sturgeon Bros., Mr. Jack Parker and Mr. Jowett, all busily putting up ice; in the numerous stages required from cleaning off the river, sawing the cakes to see- ing the blocks being run up the slide into the ice house; also many scenes from around the Bayfield River, showing the old bridges, boats lined along the docks, the piers and the many activities going on around them years ago. It was a most nostal- gic trip that we were priviledg- ed to view; and a great deal of thanks goes to the Poth's who many times over the years have taken us with them, back through history, and also on their out -of -the country trip that they take themselves. Lunch convenor for the even- ing, Mrs. Margaret Clift was assisted by Betty Burch and Milvena Erickson. LADIES GUILD The May meeting of Trinity Church Ladies Guild was held at the home of Mrs, Ruth Mutz- elburg on Tuesday evening May 8, presided over by the presid- ent, Mrs. Vina Parker. The meeting was opened with a scripture reading by the rect- or and all repeated the Lord's Prayer. Roll call was answered by 13 members and one visitor. Mrs. Janet McDougall. Secretary, Mrs. Greta Scotch - mer, gave her report, which was approved and a number of thank -you notes for cards and flowers were received and move( for filing. Treasurer, Mrs. Lorna Merri- er was absent and her report was given by Mrs. Ruby Fitzsimons. It was adopted and all outstand- ing bills were moved to be paid. Plans are being completed regarding our supporting a fem- ale child from a war torn county) Tickets for sale on the beaut- iful butterfly quilt was distrib- uted and may be purchased from any member of the Guild. We do thank Rev. George and Mrs. Youmatoff for their work in printing, numbering and stapel- ing the tickets into books. Plans for the Euchre and Bridge party were finalized for May 11 in the Parish Hall. The quilt to be on display that even- ing. Birthday money was paid by Mrs. Margaret Wain. The June meeting will be held on the lovely lawns of Mrs, Ruth Mutzelburg, with the meet- ing at 4 p. m. Tuesday, June 12, and a pot -luck supper served at 5 p.' n, All members are to meet at the church at 3;45 p.m. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Janet McDougall served a lovely lunch, including a beautiful birthday cake in honour of Mrs. Margaret Wain's birthday that day. The meeting was closed by the Rector. BAYFIELD LIONS CLUB Bayfield Lions Club entertain- ed boys, as their guests, who Rec League Softball Schedule May 23 May 28 May 30 June 4 June 6 June 11 June 13 June 18 June 20 June 25 June 27 July 2 July 4 July 9 July 11 July 16 July 18 July 23 July 25 July 25 • July 30 August 1 August 6 August 8 August 13 August 15 August 20 August 22 August 27 August 29 Sept. 3 Pontiacs vs Charlies Farmer's Union vs D.J's Farmers Union vs Pontiacs Gingerich's vs D.J's Charlies vs Bluewater D.J.'s vs Pontiacs Bluewater vs Charlies Farmers Union vs Gingerichs Gingerich's vs Charlies D.J. 's vs Farmers Union Pontiacs vs Bluewater Charlies vs Farmers Union Gingerichs vs Pontiacs Bluewater vs D.J.'s Pontiacs vs D.J. 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Fathers also att- ended, with approximately 90 seated for a delicious turkey banquet, served in the Commun- ity Centre. A film, compliments of Mol son's Brewery was shown highlight ed the 1971-72 Stanley Cup Play-offs, which the boys thor- oughly enjoyed. 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