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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1967-11-09, Page 10v. 7 t l #itRh1` E 'O$11NoR, 'S.EAFORTH, ONT;r 9u. 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PIONEER 14550 Pioneer introduces fqr the first time a high powered professional production chair" saw with "automatic oiling" (a precisely measured amount of oil is'released to the bar and chain for longer life and friction -free cutting). The Pioneer 14.50 Chain Saw also introduces "Inject Aire", the latest advance in chain saw engineering for perfect, high performance woodcutting under any climatic condition. For the maximum Value in chain saws today, your ch,oice is ... automatically PIONEER .. CHAIN. SAWS the big difference is- total en i;neering 1 See Your Nearest Pioneer Dealer NELSON MARKS Ai`At`i k , kON"r I.o4q 100 Dtre ection The sixth regional Maven - tion of the tenure section of the' Huron Presbyterial was held in lgoncrief United Church. The president Mrs. Gordon Mc- Kenzie was in chargeof the meeting, The theme for the meeting was 'Centennial Thanks- giving'. The worship service was conducted by Mrs. William Little and Mrs. Jim A,xtlnan of Winthrop UCW. Mrs, McKenzie read a letter from the Presby- terial president, Mrs. iMargeret Michie, sending greetings to all in this Centennial Year. One change in the new year will be the amalgamation, of Huron. and Perth Presbyteries to forama new Presbytery along iv;t1 tai Evangelical United Brethren within these boundarie$. The London. Conference TB ancli president Mrs. Cruickshank" al- so was present and spoke' of the women's work. Mrs. Geo- rge E. Potter of Clinton, re- ported for supply work. Mrs. Walter 'Bewley, literature secretary, reviewed the books and the new study packet on Japan. Mrs. S. E. Lewis. treasurer, reported givings of $23,104.36 in at the end of the third quar- ter, the allocation being $31,- 4_00. A hymn "Prideful Dominion of the West" was sung. Mrs.., Gilbert Beecroft gave a very inspiring and informative talk on "what in the world is the church doing?" The offer- ing was received and dedicated by Mrs. N. Taylor, Varna UCW, Reverend W. 0 Mathers of Blythe addressed the ladies on the theme "Co-operation in Christian Education": He said our needs are not all financial, it is people. Where are we to find people who will give of their time •and talent, to help develop thinking- and mould lives into Christian' living. This is our challenge, - Reverend D. Docken spoke a few words and offered the noon grace. A skit "This land was made for you and me", •- with Mrs. Jack Bosman and Miss Tennie Dennis being, narrators, with other members of the UCW taking the, parts, in singing, "This Land is My Land". A sing song using Hymns' 252, 501, and 446 was enjoyea. Mrs. Anne Follis,' supervisor of health in Huron County, poke on the needs of the aged people in Huron County. The afternoon offering was received and dedicated by Mrs. Erlin 'Whitmore of • Turners' Church A duet by Mrs J. Smith and Mrs. J. Pettapiece of the Mon; crief Church was sung, `Tve Got a 1vTd'nsion", Mrs, K. Mc- Lean was organist. The roll call was answered with twelve UCW's -answering, each giving a highlight in their year's activities. Reverend Grant Mills, chair- man of London Conference,. was also present and, spoke a few words. - - Discussion groups were form- ed, namely: 1, Self determina- tion, Mrs. Beecroft; 2, Cooper- ation in Christian Education, ,ALL TYPES INSURANCE Donald G. --Eaton • Office in Masonic Block Main Street Phone 527-1610 Seaforth `blue coal' Champion Stove and Furnace Oil WILLIS DUNDAS Office 527,0150 — Res. 527-1053 b t Family C; T a' .k FarmCCN Parties to mark anniversaries Gordon Scott, Elmer Dow, Thom. as Drover, Murray Christie, El- don ,Allen, Lorne Chappel, Rob- ert Hamilton; and Lloyd Hack- ney. - Three other close : neigh- bors of the Burcllills, who are in the Century !bracket, but for lack of proof or a year or two, Ailed in getting their sign, are Herb Britton, Jack Balfour and Charles Roney. History of Shamrock Farm By Jason Burchill, Sr. of weddings and birthdays and many other .events aye coin - mon. But it is not often that the birthday of a farn3 is recog- nized. This. is what •happened in Hibbert when an .enjoyable eve- ning was spent at the home of Jack and Edna. Burchill, cele- brating their farm's ''birthday. Shamrock Farm has been own- ed by the Burchill family since 1852. • Around 75 century farm own- ers, neighbors, relatives and friends dressed in Centennial costume, some, of the men dis- played gold watches and chains, gold match boxes and top hats. The laries in high: tap boots, u • ul gowns, old 'broaches an• capes, enjoyed a smorgas- bord' _dinner. -at seven - .o'clock. Tea and coffee was served by Patricia Burelii.Il and, two of her friends, Hilda Mosselman, Mitchell and Melba Jean Friend, Dublin. They . also served .the dessert and birthday, cake, each piece having a lighted candle. The cake was decorated/ with shamrocks. Mrs. D. A Gray received,. the guests. Mrs. Annie Burchill, Mrs. George Sznale, Mrs. Rob- ert E. Burchill, Mrs. Len O'Rourke and Mrs. Charles Tubb assisted the hostess replenish- ing the food. While the guests wete still seated, Hilda: and Pat- ricia sang Danny Boy .and Some- thing to Sing About, aceoi1pan- ied by Mrs, Charles Roney. Mrs. Kate Hocking gave three read- ings. Mrs D. A. Gray speaking for the Gray Bros., gave a history of "their taking up the lanai in 1838. This is the oldest one fam- ily farm in Hibbert. Each of the other owners gave a short re- port on the founding of .their alarms along with the host• giv- ing a couple of amusing Mei- dents connected with the Bur- chill home, The guests from the main diningroom were asked to retire to other rooms in the home while the tables and chairs were removed for dancing. The men enjoyed a game of pool, the ladies chatting and looking at the antiques around the rooms. Shortly after nine the ,hostess announced that now it was the guests turn to help with the party, by joining in the old-time dancing, some of which are rare- ly danced today, Circassian cir- cle, the Lancers, Waltz -quadril- le, four -step, .barn dance, waltz, country, French Minuet, square dances and many others. Dur- ing an intermission, Mrs. Tom Burns, and Dalton Balfour- gave a very lively step -dance. At a later intermission Robert Bur- chill, son of the present owner; sang several 'folk songs, accom panying himself on the' guitar. The music for dancing was sup- plied. by Lou Roland of Dublin, assisted by Bok Burchill on the guitar, several lady. guests, Mrs. Tom Colquhoun, Mrs. Murray Christie arida Mrs. Elmer Dow, on the piano. Jack Burchill, for old times sake, played for one of the square dances which was called, -by Lou Roland ]altbn Balfour and Tom . Burns also called for several of the dances. Century Farm owners display- ing the Century sign' in Hibbert are: Grey Bros., Alex Roney/ Jack Burchill, Ross Balfour, Gor- don Docking, . Alvin Barbour, Lesley Miller, .Tom Colquhoun, John Miller, Mrs. Sam Norris and son Robert, Russel Wordep.; Reverend W. 0. Mathers; 3, Citizenship and Social Action, Mrs. G. Edgar and Mrs. Follis; 4, Leadership and Development, Mrs B. Alton. Mrs. John Robinson of Gosh- en expressed thanks and courtesy remarks. The 1968 Regional is to be held at Varna. A closing worship was held, with Ontario - Street United Church in charge. Mrs. George E. Potter and ° Mrs. Harvey Johnston conducted the service. Hymn 314 was sung and meet- ing closed with benediction. , Oa October 15, 1852; the faxAa was purchased from the Caned Company, consisting of south fifty acres, Lot 4, Concession 3 Hibbert Townshipfor 39£ a 6" shillings, approximately 200. dollars. The deed was. signed and,. sealed in .GQderich in the Prov- ince of Upper Canada. After. buying the fin„;Jason had an axe, a barrel. of flour and 15 cents. He lived in a shack on the, corner of the twenty -dive acres in front of his, property far the winter. At this time their were 6$6 inhabitants in Hibbert. By 1863 their were 2,848 people living in Hibbert. Mostly on farms from .50-100 acres. There were Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican and Quaker Churches. Mr Burchill came from Cork, Ireland and spent three years on the Ottawa River logging be- fore coming to Hibbert. In 1861 he married Jane Andersen' from Perthshire, Scotland, whose family had settled in Logan Township on the farm now own- ed by Bert Tubb. They built a frame house, part of which is still used as a back kitchen. The rest was used as a. hen •house, later taken down and the inside lumber used to build a colony house still in use on the 'farm. The had four sons, Robert, An- drew, Samuel, s Jason -,Jr. An- drew and -Samuel died in their teens. Roy. and Robert E, were also born in this house. In 1882 the 25 acres in which the shack that Jason,. Sr. lived the first year was purchased from the Canada Company for 126£ 11 shilling and three pence. In 1394-1898 Robert and Jason, Jr. jointly owned the farm. Jason moved to town in. 1897 when he married Ada Robinson a year later. Robert married Hester Robinson, a sister, who taught at Bushfields school. ' In 1901 the well was drilled and in 1907 the., present- brick house was built The bricks for the two-ply brick walls were bought for $179.50. Their third son Jack, the present owner, Was bornthree months after they moved in on March 26th of 1908. The barn was built that year, The front 25 acres was pur- chased) from George Pullman who had a purchase lease from the Canada Company in 1912. Another son Dan ,was *horn . in 1916 and a daughter, Mary, in 1917. The driving shed -was built in 1024 and 1948, Robert,- Sr. died leaving the farm to his wife and son Daniel: In 1950 Daniel bought his rnotlner's- share and farmed till October, 1952 when his brother Jack, the present owner, bought it and moved in on March 17, 1,953, Classified ads pay dividends. USBORNE &i HIB - BERT MUTUAL -FIRE - INSURANCE COMPANY HEAD OFFICE - EXETER, Ont. Directors: Martin Feeney - R.R. 2, Dublin • President Clayton Calquhoun R.R. 1, Vice -President Science Hill Wm: H. Chaffe - R.R. 4, Mitchell Tim Toohey* - R.R. 3, Luean Raymond McCurdy R.R. 1, Kirkton Robert Gardiner Rei. I, Agents:o'tY Hugh Benninger - Dublin Barry Coates - - Exeter Clayton .Harris , - Mitchell Secr tary�Treasurer: Hugh „l?`atterson - - Exeter v. Safety -Tested USED CAR SALE AT HURON CQUNTY'S FINEST USED CAR MARKET `' 4-1967 Chev. Impalas, 2, 2 -doors and 2 4 -doors, 8-cyl., double power - 2--1967 Ford Galaxie 500's, .2 -door and 4: door hardtops 2--1967 Pontiacs, Laurentian Sedans 2-1966 Ponti:at Pariaienne hardtolis, 2 - door and 4 -door. 1966 Chevrolet, V-8, power steering • B US , L! -Ilit#SSELS PROMO- 173.-"i144 Hoarier ? i esittiir [hid Car 1965 Mercury 2 -door H.T. A wide selection of 1964 and 1965 Chevs., Pontipcs and .Fords, Sedans; Hardtops, war- p sous models, 6 and -.8 cylinders. STATION WAGONS 1965 Che'irrolet Impala 9 -passenger wagon 1965 Ford Station Wagon ” TRUCKS ` 1964 GMC One .yon Pick -Up - MOTOitS •O1'TAHIO opl�iv v'�i71t I VeNi14o thus ging, It the Shamrock Farm natne.4"ince • tn.Qn a pig pen has teen added to' the bairn and -a ;built-in 'baleony, ver, andah and ear port have been added to the •house. Jade: Bur•. chill harried the former, Edna Eisler of,1 ogan• Township;, They have two sons, Kenneth of Mk: -t hell and d Robert, and stdaugh- .ter, Patricia; a grandson, Jet- fres; and one granddaughter, Linda. Remember't Ittales but e moment to place an ' xpositor „Want Ad 'and. be "money in pocket. To advertise, just Aial Sector b 527.-0240, i In a Guaranteed' Trust Certificate DONALD , G. EATON Office. in Masonic Block Main St., SEAFORTH Phone 527-1610 - 'illiam FUEL Phone' • 52770870 Hart ETC. Seaforth WANT ADS BRING QUICK RESULTS: Dial 527-0240 Read the Advertisements •— It's a Profitable Pastime! NOTICE : — FREE Anfi Rabies Vaccination Clinic The Health of Animals Branch of. the Canada Depal tnatenit of Agri�c�;llture�, in co-operation With the Perth County Health Unit and Mun- icipal ;Councils, will conduct . clinics for; the vaccination re dogs. and other pets; -at the ,following clinics: , w. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1967 BORNHOLM, Logan. Twp. Shed 9:30 am, to 12 noon MITCHELL, Town Hall 2 p.m. to 71;.m. WEDNESDAY, • NOV. 28, 1967 STAFFA, - Hibbert Twp. Shed 9:30 a,m. to 12:30 p.m - FULLARTON, Fullarton Twp. Shed - 2 P.M. to 5 p.m. .. This service is offered FREE -OF -CHARGE to pet owners re- garelless of. County of residence and they are urged to pre- sent their pets for vaccination at any of the Clinics. NOTE; Immpnity following. Anti Rabies Vaccination is not permanent; hence, annual re -vaccinations are recommended FAIN -TON LIMITED (E T. 1 94) — BL y PHONE BLYTH 523-9373 --On Hwy. 4, Between Clintaand Wingham TH _.T- •E. o L'D • M `I•"L L Factoty �utle-t � OF WOOL and LEATHER GOODS. , CONTINUES -TILL NOVEMBER 18th — ALL PRICES ARE LOWER, THAN LAST YEAR— Here are four reasons' why you should do your shopping at the Old Mill • - We are giving, you the opportunity • We have the largest stock to choose of buying ..the finest 'genuine leather from. in the history of ourfirm. and wool products at the lowest pos- Shop now while our selection is best. sible factory outlet prices. . • .We know there is no other factory • We carry a line of products ,which outlet -in Canada sueh as this in which , - include many items 'hot available , at -the public can shop. - any other outlet.. HOURS — 9:00 A.M TO 6 P.M. WEEK DAYS, INCLUDING WEDNESDAY 'rSATUR AYS 9:00 A.M. TO -10:00 • P.M. 1 1 V N v• We are buyers of 1 1 and. 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