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HARVEY DALE AND PAUL DYCK were two pf the medieval feasters in costume at the
event on Saturday. Corbett photo.
THIS MEDIEVAL HALL, AKA the Anglican Church H11. was the scene of the Medieval Feast on Saturday in Seaforth.
Corbett photo.
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Henry VIII hosts Medieval feast
BY ELIZABETH KETTLEWELL
Merry Old England of the 16th Century
was relived at St. Thomas' Anglican
Church, Seaforth on February 17 when the
congregation and its rector, Greg Gilson,
hosted a Medieval Feast, The lovable
rascal, Henry VIII (Bishop Robert
Townshend) and his wife, feasted with 77
loyal subjects.
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Gallant knights of the court and their love-
ly ladies attended this banquet. A strange
mixture of friars, squires, fetching hand-
maidens, court jesters, and solemn monks
also sat at long tables, gnawing beef bones,
and mopping up gravy with ragged chunks
of bread torn from fat loaves.
A knight in armor stood motionless
throughout the long feast, guarding his king.
Friar Tuck (Rev. Greg Gilson) was kept
busy ladling out the food,and dragging
trouble -makers up before the King who
meted out suitable punishment.
No shouts of "Off with her head!" were
heard, despite the ever-present sword which
appeared to cause some concern for the
Queen.
Never had there been such a feast! Friar
Tuck and his bare -foot band of scullery wen-
ches carried in great cauldrons of His Ma-
jesty's choice soup. Course after course was
carried from the kitchen, and eaten from
wooden slabs set before'each guest. Hungry
"loyal subjects" devoured hearty garden
greens, baked potatoes, roast hen, roast
beef, baked beans, meaty pies and hot fruity
pies.
A great roar of approval echoed through
the baronial hall when serfs proudly strode
between the tables, bearing a succulent
roasted wild boar on their shoulders.
Tankards of cider and honeymeade washed
down the lusty fare, and kitchen wenches
prodded by Friar Tuck were constantly call-
ed to fill empty mugs for thirsty diners.
From his fashionable wardrobe for this
occasion, Henry VIII chose a loose silver -
trimmed shirt, and his favorite purple and
gold striped .knee breeches and lona blue
stockings. Topping off his costume he wore
a becoming blue velvet, flat Surry cap with
a feather swept over one ear. Her Majesty
was lovely in a modest gown with fluted ruf-
fles covering her throat. A flattering white
butterfly headdress completed her raiment.
Among the guests was the pretty "Maid
Marion" (Eva Gilson), whose dainty print
gown was enhanced by a circlet of flowers
woven through her tresses. Another popular
lady in this merry assemblage (Laurel
Levis 1 wore a fasionable steeple -style head-
dress from which caar•aded lengths of chif-
fon. Lace panel her gown
suspiciously.resemblr ...sing curtains
from her boudoir winds.. ,,anes.
After several hours of dining, when not
even Henry VIZI could tuck away another
morsel, the feast was brought to a close. As
the royal couple departed from the dining
hall, tankards were raised, and loud cheers
of "Long Live The King! !" filled the hall.
This unique banquet in the style of old
England, was planned and prepared by
members of St. Thomas' Anglican Church,
Seaforth, and assisted by their rector, Greg.
Gilson. The congregations of St. Thomas'
and St. Paul's Anglican Churches and the
visiting guests were grateful to Bishop
Townshend for his good-natured participa-
tion in his role of Henry VIII and to Mrs.
Townshend for joining in the fun.
Compliments were extended to the ladies
of the church for their. supeirb 16th century
cuisine, and to the men who worked along
with them in the preparation. Proceeds
from the Medieval Feast will be applied to
St. Thomas' restoration fund.
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MEDIEVAL FEAST - What was dubbed "the messiest meal in Seaforth" was consum-
ed by 7e,patrons at the medieval feast held at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Seaforth
on Sat'urdaq evening. Those whaattended were served their.meal on pine boards, and
were able to use only a small drinking bowl, a larger bowl, a spoon and their fingers.
Many came in costume, including Bishop Bob Townshend, seen here tearing some
chicken for the head table guests, and his wife. Also at the head table were Cleave
Coombs and his wife Peg, right. Corbett photo.
A WHOLE ROAST PIG was part of the menu at the medieval feast, and seen here
some serving girls wait with pine boards to serve the carved meat to the feasters. Cor-
bett photo.
TWO MEDIEVAL LADIES, Laurel Levis an Eva Gilson, use the best tools at their disposal to eat the food offered at the
Medieval Feast. Corbett photo.
Residential subdivision proposed in Brucefield
At its February meeting the council of
Tuckersmith Township heard it would take
$3,777,000 to bring its road system up to
Ministry standards, and hundreds of
thousands of dollars more to replace and
repair bridges and purchase recommended
equipment.
Bill Kelley of W.E. Kelley and Associates
Limited attended the council meeting to pre-
sent council with the 1988 Township of
Tuckersmith Road Management Study.
The bridge survey and report revealed
two bridges in need of replacement and a
third in need of repair. The Slums Bridge,
Lot 9, Concession 12 , and Lot 11, Concession
3 and 4 should be replaced at an estimated
1988 cost of $190,000. The Bell Bridge, Lot 13,
Concession 2 and 3, needs repairs to its rail-
ings and curbs to $20,000. And the McLean
Bridge, Lot 20 and 21, Concession 4, is
recommended to be replaced at an
estimated cost of $520,000.
The estimated safe load allowable on each
bridge in the township was estimated in
tons. Thirteen of the bridges can safely hold
an estimated 20 tons. According to the
study, the Blunts Bridge can safely carry
only five tons, and the McLean Bridge six.
Council was also presented with a
madhinery replacement and housing
schedule. This indicated the township
should acquire, in 1989, a loader backhoe for
$50,000 and a mower for $4,000. In 1990 the
township should replace its pickup truck for
$9,000, and should purchase a sander truck
and one way plow for $90,000. The 1977 Web -
co grader was slated for replacement in 1992
at an ,estimated cost of $150,000.
The Roads Weeds Study stated most of the
township roads require reconstruction or
resurfacing in the near future tq meet with
ministry standards. All streets in Vanastra
will require resurfacing by 1993, and the
report said Second Street requires resurfac-
ing now. Of the 18 streets in Egmondville all
but six require base and surface, and one of
those six streets needs hot mix resurfacing
by 1990.
The total cost of the work would be
$2,884,000 in rural areas, and $893,000 in ur-
ban locations for a total of $3,777,000.
The study calls for expenditures beyond
practicality in the township. Clerk -
Treasurer Jack McLachlan says the study
represents the ideal standards set by the
Ministry, and every municipality would see
equivalent figures from such a study.
Council will, however, use the study when
setting its priority list for the 1989 budget,
which will be dealt with at council's March
meeting. Problems with bridges, machinery
replacement, and roads needs may be ad-
dressed in the budget.
In 1988 Tuckersmith Township spent
about $717,000, including the new Champion
road grader, on road maintenance. Most of
this expense was funded through provincial
grants.
COMMUNITY POLICING
Constables Jim McLeod and Terry Patter-
son of the Goderich Ontario Provincial
Police came before council to discuss the
community oriented policing system now
being instituted by the OPP. Constable Pat-
terson will be the liaison officer for
Tuckeramith. It was requested that a com-
mittee be formed in the township, consisting
of approximately live residents, in order to
meet and discuss mutual problems and con-
cerns. Residents representing the different
geographic areas of the, township. are need-
ed. A farmer, a student, and a businessman
were suggested to be on the committee.
Council passed a motion that the
Township of Tuckeramith council support
the concept of community base policing and
solicit ratepayers to sit on a steering
committee.
GRAVEL TENDERS
Council accepted a tender of $41,410 from
Wes Riley Construction for the crushing,
hauling and stockpiling of gravel in the
township, subject to approval from the
Ministry of Transportation and Com-
munications. Other tenders came from;
Machan Construction $45,230, and George
Radford Construction $45,250.
Council will advertise for tenders to
operate the food booth at the Vanastra Park
for 1989.
Another motion concerning the old shed
property was passed "that the Township of
Tuckeramith counter sign the offers to pur-
chase the two lots in the hamlet of Egmond-
ville at a price of $12,500 per lot."
The quotation of D and D Glass was ac-
cepted for the replacement of the windows
in the Federation Office in the amount of
$1,065.
JANUARY 31, 1989
PROPOSED SUBDIVISION
At an earlier meeting on January 31, John
MacLellan and Wayne Stirling of
Brucefield, came before council to present a
proposed plan of residential subdivision in
the hamlet of Brucefield.
Mr. MacLennan advised council they had
purchased the old Scott property and were
proposing to sever the house and a block of
industrial land behind McLellan Welding in
the very near future. They requested coun-
cil endorse their action and their proposal
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Wed., Feb. 22
1-3 p.m. — Parents and Tots Skating
1:30-4 p.m. — Senior Shuffleboard and
Carpet Bowling
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Tween Ringette Practice
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Bantam Practice
6:30-8 p.m. — Minor Broomball
8-10:30 p.m. — Ladles' Broomball
Thurs., .Feb. 23
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Pee Wee 11
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Pee Wee I
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Minor Broomball
7:30-12 midnight — Men's Broomball
Fri., Feb. 24
Sun., Feb. 26
12-1 p.m. — Novice Ringette
4-5 p.m. — Novice Hockey
5-6 p.m. — Tween Ringette
6-7 p.m. — Junior Ringette
7-8 p.m. — Belle Aingette
8-9:30 p.m. — Hawks vs. Penguins
9:30-11 p.m. — Rangers vs. Bruins
Mon., Feb. 27
5:30-8 p.m. — Figure Skating
8:30-10 p.m. — Beavers
4-5 p.m. — Junior Practice (Ringette)
5-6 p.m. — Junior Houseleague Hockey
6-7 p.m. — Senior Houseleague Hockey
7.8 p.m. — Petite Ringette
Sat., Feb. 25
7:30-9 a.m. — Figure Skating
9-10 a.m. — North Stars vs. Oilers
10-11 a.m. — Kings vs. Canadians
11-12 noon — Penguins vs. Flames
12-1 p,m. — Whaler) vs. Leafs
1-2 p.m. — Mites
3-4:30 p.m. — Public Skating
8:30 p.m. — Wellesley vs. Seahawks
Game No. 4 (beet 3 out of 5)
.series tied 1-1
Tues., Feb. 28
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Atom Practice
Wed., Mar. 1
11 a.m.-p.m..— Parents and Tots
1:30-4 p.m. — Senior Shuffleboard &
Carpet Bowling
6:30-8 p.m. — Minor Broomball
7:30 p.m. — Huron Genealogical Branch
of O.G.S. will hold the 1st meeting of
1989, In the Board Room of the
Goderich Assessment Bldg.
Anyone Interested in the Heritage of
their family will be welcome.
8-10:30 p.m. — Ladies' Broomball