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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1962-09-13, Page 7• • O • A .\ B.uilt. to Winning Plans, House StandsTestofTime (The Farmer's Advocate, in a recent issue, had on its cover a large picture of the Johnathan Hugill residence, west of Sea - forth, and contained the follow- ing_story):, By V. BRANDEN In 1899, the Farmer's Advo, tate announced a competition "for the best and most com- plete plans for a farmer's dwel- ling place"—prizes of $20, $15 and 10—the house to be one • which would cost in the, ordin- ary course of things, $1500 to $3600. "The farmer is charged," con- tinued the editor, "with putting more thought and observation into barn plans than house plans; and he seems to, be more • concerned for the ventilation and sanitation of stables than for the comfort and well-being of his wife and family the main idea (in farm house building) appeared to be 'lots of room' with little or no re- gard to obviating unnecessary • steps and toil on the part of wife or daughter or domestic, help, or to a tasty exterior, or to making the rooms comfort- able. Ventilation, drainage, heat- ing by furnace (more cleanly, economical and effective than an assortment of stoves), ar- rangement of cellar, back kit- chen, etc., have received alto- gether too little attention, com- pared with an -ambitious but costly attempt to make a big showy edifice. Many people now possess and can use cameras, to `take' a picture of the resi- dence' . . ." • • When the results were an- nounced, first prize went to John Campbell of Victoria county; second to Wellington F. Justin, of Halton; and third to Wilbert W. Revington, of Middlesex County. Among the readers who thoughtfully scrutinized t h e prize plans were the Hugill family, who lived near Seaforth, The family had been born and brought up in a log house built by their father, John, who had taken the land under a Canada Company grant. Of the seven children, five had been lured away by the romance of the California gold rush and one son, Abraham, had stayed home to take over the family farm. Abraham had been interested. in the Farmer's Advocate com- petition, and had been favorab- ly impressed by the second prize house. He saved the plans, and in 1909 built his home from a design based on Mr. Justin's house (estimated cost about $2000). Although Abraham had only two children, Jonathan and Flor- ence, his house had five up- stairs bedrooms; but he built far-sightedly, for when Jona- than married and eventually took over the big house from his father, there were ten lit- tle Hugilis to fill it to overflow- ing. Now that the family has grown up, there are dozens of . Two, Big Reasons F lo or Furnaces i Give You So Much More Heat From Fuel • t • r Wall-to-wall carpet of warmth for your home — warm com- fort in the farthest corner! Streamlined design circulates heat 35% faster through fur- nace! Exclusive "Blue Rib- bon" Burner wrings EXTRA heat from fuel! Takes no usa- ble living space. Burns any gas. Operates automatically. See how shallow this Coleman .. "SHALLOFLOW. Furnace is? Males inst.hlatioet easier. No excavating. completely ameesibla frominside home. GINGERICH!S SALES & SERVICE LTD. Phone 585 -- Seaforth grandchildren—and by 'now, a few great-grandchildren—to give it a lived-in feeling when they visit. A house that has stood up to fifty-three years of vigorous liv- ing has been thoroughly tested. The only basic change that the Hugilis made in that time was to put in an outdoor cellar en, trance. Originally it had been necessary to go through the kitchen to get down cellar; this meant muddy boots and stable smells tracked through the clean kitchen—always a griev- ance to the housewife. The new entrance was, however, easily installed, and the cellar has Washing facilities, places for outdoor clothes and heavy hoots. "One thing my father always intended to do," recalls Mr. Hugill, "was put in a dumb- waiter., That was to save stair- climbing tairclimbing for my mother. But he never did get it done, and when refrigerators came in, Mother didn't care about a dumb -waiter anyway. "Otherwise there simply didn't seem to be a thing that could be improved. It's a per- fect house for living in." The Hugill home, on No. 8 Highway west of Seaforth, is a large red brick house, stand- ing well back from the road ..in the midst of a 100 -acre farm. It has been carefully maintain- ed, and. everything on the place is in immaculate order. A successful dairy farmer, specializing in •Jerseys, Jona- than Hugill also operated a silo building business—a combina- tion quite feasible for a man with six sons. Several of the boys are still active in this busi- ness; others are farming on their own acreages. Mr. Hugill, although semi -retired, still su- pervises the silo -building oper- ations. The house itself has ten large rooms, as well as a full attic and cellar. Downstairs, the plans provided for a large sunny kit- chen, with a pantry which is -larger than • many modern kit- chens. A mammoth dining room easily accommodates the fam- ily, even now when it includes 25 grandchildren and a couple of great-grandchildren. T h e Hugilis' plans included a lib- rary—a room which has served a . variety of purposes (study, office, auxiliary living room), and is used as a downstairs bed- room in time of illness. Bathrooms in farmhouses—or town houses, either -.were rare in those days, but Mr. Justin and the Hugilis have had one from the beginning. Water was supplied from a cistern in the cellar, with a windmill pump. . Evidently, the Farmer's Ad- vocate chose well in awarding the prize for this particular de- sign! Fifty-three years of con- stant use, and a family of ten children, is a thorough test for any house. Since only one basic change was needed through all that time, it would seem like a good testimonial. FUNERALS MrSS F. McDONALD The funeral of Miss Flora Mc- Donald, formerly of Seaforth, was held Thursday morning from St. James' Roman Catholic Church, where Rev. C. Caru- auna sang Requiem High Mass. Miss McDonald died Tuesday in St. Mary's, Hospital, London. Burial was made in St. Jaynes' cemetery. Pallbearers were Leo Hagan, f William Mc- Millan, Jaynes Kelly, Peter Mc- Iver, Edmund Daly and W.' J. Cleary. THE HURON EXPOSITOR Let us assist you with your plans for that all important wedding day. COME IN AND SEE OUR COMPLETE SELECTION OF • INVITATIONS • ANNOUNCEMENTS • INFORMALS • ACCESSORIES Your choice of various paper stocks, type styles and sizes, ask for .'- . • j. .;P levee °'fifrIATIONAi s. , Select your wedding invitations, announcements and accessories with complete confidence as to quality and correctness of form. WE ALSO' HAVE PERSONALIZED WEDDING, NAPK!P S, MATCHES AND CAKE BOXES , •t° • Norm :tu Since 1860, Serving the Community First ews of Brodhagen Area Students Begin Studies At Schools Those' attending Mitchell and District High School from here are: Larry Kistner, Maynard Hoegy, Diane Truttee, Grade 9; Barbara Hoegy, Cheryl Benne- wies, Judy Trutter, Richard Leonhardt, Allan French a d Joyce Rock, Grade 10; Richard Leonhardt, Kenneth'Ahrens and Phyllis Hinz, Grade., 11; Roger Sholdice and Jane Rock, Grade 12. Mr, Donald Dunbar is again the teacher at Brodhagen School with 39. students enrolled; 14 students from this school are being transported by bus to SS No. 7 (Harvey's School). • Flowers adorned the altar of St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Sunday from the Sykes -Hinz wedding at the church on Sat- urday, and a basket of flowers was in the chancel from the funeral of Carl Siemon, at First Lutheran Church on Friday. The wedding dinner and re- ception was for Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sykes (Martha, Hinz), held at the Community Hall on Sat- urday. On Friday evening a very large crowd gathered at the Community Hall here for a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Beuerman (Florence Stahlker). Gary Sholdice read the address of good wishes, and Claytdn Ah- rens and Lloyd Denstedt pre- sented the couple with cash on behalf of the Brodhagen and district and Gadshill and dis- trict relatives, neighbors ,and friends. Mrs. Louis Buuck, on behalf of the Kurhyville Wo- men's Institute, read an address and Mrs. Mogk, on behalf of the Institute, presented them with a gift. Dancing was en- joyed with music supplied by Clarettes'.orchestra. Lunch was served in the basement. On Sunday afternoon rela- tives of Mrs. Lizzie Bauer, of Stettler, Alta., who has been visiting here, gathered in the Community Hall club room for a social get-together. Miss Diane Beuerman re- turned to Seaforth to attend high school after spending the summer months with her grand- mother, Mrs. -Louise Hillebrecht. Mr. and Mrs. William S. Riehl accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Simmons, of Toronto, are on a trip to Kentucky', Smoky Mountains of Tenessee and other points. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mose, of Milverton, visited her broth- er, Russell Sholdice, and Mrs. Sholdice on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John G. Diegel, of Nbrth Bay, at the sande home on Sunday. - Mr. and Mrs. Charles. Scher- barth and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leonhardt, Jr., spent a few days on a trip to Manitoulin Is- land and other northern points. Mr. and Mrs. Boris Bruder, of Montreal, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rock. The monthly meeting of the United Lutheran Church Wo- men was held with 30 members present and Mrs. Dalton Hinz, Mrs. George Mogk and Mrs. George Rock in charge of the devotions and topic. The topic was "The Two Covenants." A thank -you card was read from Mrs.. Wilfred Ahrens and a1So her donation received along with one from Mrs. Lena Ben- newies. It was, decided that each member donate $1.00 in- stead of a bake sale or bazaar. The secretary read all details concerning the Ladies' Aid '• ral- ly to be held here Oct. 10th. Birthdays were reported by Mrs. Reuben Buick, Mrs. Fred Young and Mrs. Boyd •Driscoll. The pupils and teacher of the school took part in the activi- ties of the Monkton school fair on Wednesday. Mrs. Robert Wolfe, Kathy and Carol,. of Stratford, with Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Wolfe. Master Dale Wolfe spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolfe, Stratford. Mr. and Mts. Lavern Wolfe received a phone call from their daughter, Mrs. Watson, from Calgary, Alta., on Sunday. 1VIr. and Mrs. Gus Herbert spent the weekend in Peter- borough. Mrs. Harold Bauer and baby son returned home from Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth. Rev. Harold Brill returned af- ter being confined to South Wa- terloo Hospital, Galt, for a few weeks. Winthrop Team Guests At Supper Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bryans, of Walton, treated the players and officials of the Winthrop girls' softball team to a banquet at the Suburbia Restaurant, north of Listowel, Saturday. A de- licious turkey supper was en- joyed by everyone. Miss Faye Love thanked the coaches, Mr. and Mrs. Don McClure; the timekeeper, Mrs. Don' Horne, and the first base coach, Ross McClure, for the interest and the time they had spent with the team. Gifts were presented to each of them by Mary Helen Buchanan and Linda Bryans. Joan l'ryce, captain of the team, thanked Mr. and Mrs. Bryans. The girls had a very success- ful season. Reaching the finals, they' were finally defeated by Brussels in the closing rounds. Warden Follows Precedent In. Huron By W.I. E. ELLIOTT The warden of Huron, Reeve George McCutcheon, of Brus- sels, a candidate for>the Huron- -Bruce seat in the Legislature, is by no means the first warden of this county . to find -himself in a political .campaign While holding office. • Wardens, ex- wardens and future wardens have been candidates in many instances, sometimes opposing each Other. The Huron -Bruce seat was vacated by the death of John W. Hanna, of Wingham, who in the 1958 election received ma- jorities in 10 of the 11. Huron municipalities •„jn the riding, and in four of the eight Bruce municipalities. His Liberal op- ponent, though a native of Luck - now, was a farmer in West Wa- wanosh, and Warden McCutch- eon's opponent is also a Huron resident, Murray Gaunt, of Wingham. If Mr. McCutcheon gets most votes on October 4, he will be latest in a long list of Huron wardens who stepped up to the Ontario Legislature, while in office or afterward. There is, however, probably only one instance of an MPP becoming warden, and this one was not elected by municipal representatives. When the Pro- vincial Parliament of,Canada at its first session provided for establishment of "local or muni- cipal authorities," Dr. William Dunlop was commissioned as first warden of the Huron Dis- trict. The "Tiger" had been elected to the Parliament of Canada in 1841. His credentials as warden were read to the first Huron councillors by Dan- iel Lizars, clerk. Dunlop, the record states, arrived late, pleaded fatigue, and requested that council- adjourn to meet next day at the Rattenbury Hhouse. This the members agreed to do, provided no WEDDINGS DILL—DOLMAGE A pretty wedding tookplace recently when Rev. J. Ure Stew- art .united in marriage Jean Pearl Dolmage and Ray Elton Dill. The bride is the daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dol - mage, RR 1, Londesboro, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dill, RR 1, Seb- ringville. The wedding took place at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. Stewart, James St., Seaforth. The bride chose a floor -length gown of nylon net over satin. The bouffant skirt was accented with scallops of nylon lace. The bodice, lavished with cup sequins and simulated peas, featured a square cut necklin@ and long lily -point sleeves. Her tiered net veil was held in place with a tiara of crystals and pearls. She carried a bouquet of red roses. ' The bride was attended by Mrs. Earl rDill, of Stratford, wearing' a street -length dress of blue rayon taffeta. She carried a bouquet of white carnations. The groomsman was Mr. Earl Dill, brother of the groom, of Stratford. The wedding dinner was held in Cavan Church, Winthrop, decorated with pink- streamers coming from a large pink bell over the bride and groom. The table was centered with the wedding cake. A reception fol- lowed in the Community Cen- tre, 'Brodhagen. For a wedding trip to North- ern Ontario the bride chose a toast beige dress of nylon and acetate lace over rayon taffeta, with matching .accessoi- es. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm, RR 1, Seb- ringville. Guests were present from Ripley, Seaforth; Strat- ford, Sebringville, Blyth, Wal- ton, Kitchener and Winthrop. Every week more people 'dis- cover what mighty jobs are ac- complished ccomplished by low cost Exposi- tor Want Ads. ONTARIO Public Hearing of Briefs. Tourist Industry Committee Ontario Economic Council London Sept. 19, 10.00 a.m. City Hall—Council Chamber The public is invited to attend a hearing of briefs concerning the present and future role of Ontario's tourist industry. At the same time, the Committee invites submissions from the floor. We request that 6 copies of the brief be submitted at least one week prior to the hearing. The purpose of the committee is to assess all aspects of tourism.in Ontario and to formulate rpcommendations concerning: 1. The relative effectiveness of current government assistance to participation in the tourist industry. 2. An•evaluation of strengths and weak- nesses Wjthin the tourist industry itself. W. H. Cranston T. C. Clarke, Secretary Chairman Room'286 Parliament Buildings Toronto (Telephone 365-1948) charge was made, thus setting pattera of frugality which has persisted through the years. Reviewing only the past. 40. years, it is found- that the 1922' warden, Nelson W. Trewaatha, of Clinton, was elected in 1923 "as Conservative 'member for South Huron, defeating IL.F.O. and Liberal candidates. The warden of 1932, Louis H. Rader,. of Hay, was Conserva- tive candidate against W. 11. Golding, former mayor of Sea - forth, who became M.P. for South Huron and later Senator. In the 1934 .provincial elec- tibn, putting Mitchell Hepburn at the head _of the government, South Huron sent him a sup- porter in James Ballantyne, of Usborne, who had been war- den in 1933. Mr. Ballantyne was re-elected in 1937, tut the Liberal convention of 1943 was carried by Benson W. Tuckey, of Exeter, warden in that year. He was defeated by Dr. Hobbs Taylor, and at the 1945 conven- tion withdrew his name, leav- ing the field to Mr. Ballantyne. The name of yet another war- den comes in here: George H, Elliott, of Clinton, who as Con- servative candidate, lost to W. G. Medd, Progressive, by only 32 votes in 1929, and who in 1934, while warden, opposed Mr. Ballantyne unsuccessfully. The 1925 warden, Reeve Charles A. Robertson, of Col- borne, ran in Huron as Liberal candidate for• the Legislature and captured the seat from John Joynt, Conservative. George C. Feagan, warden in 1940, .was listed among likely candidates for the Conservative nomination when John Hanna first came out and took the rail position. Brown Smyth, of West Wa- wanosh, warden in 1947, was one of three proposed when R. Hetherington, K.C., of Wingham, was chosen by North Huron Liberals for the House of .Com- mons. Mr. .Hetherington was defeated by Elston Cardiff, al- ready in possession of the seat for.' nine years. Mr. Cardiff is a former reeve of Morris. John Morrissey, of Stephen, warden in 1958, was proposed when. Charles MacNaughton, of Exeter, was chosen Conservative candidate from Huron for the Legislature in that year. Hur- on -Bruce Liberals put up Rae Watson and Scott Fairservice, of Blyth, was one of those pro- posed at the convention. Reeve J. Doig, of Tucker - smith, was a candidate for the Huron Liberal nomination, whe Huron Liberal nomination, when James Scott, of Seaforth, was chosen, and also when Dr. Addison was picked to oppose Mr. MacNaughton. Hugh Hill, an officer for many years in Liberal associations, a former reeve of Colborne and popular chairman at public meetings, has been many times proposed at Liberal conven- tions, including those . which picked W. H. Robertson and R. J. Deachman for the Commons, and Elmer Farrish, of Howick, for the Legislature. Of these three candidates, only Deach- man made it to Parliament Hill (193540). ' ,Ift4101f WOW Choose 0' New TWO -PANT 55,00 '.65A °'. t. Drop in ,soon and look over "the new range of men's and ypUng men's suits, featuring new weaves; shadow checks, . pin stripes and plain shades. Styled in continen- tals, young men's, naturals and stouts, in tats, regulars and shorts. Every, SUit is 100% Pure Wool, ONE -PANT SUITS 39.50 45.00 55.00 SAVE OVER 20% ON Spring & Fall Weight Windbreakers Cotton cords, chinos, cordu- roys and reversible jackets, all are silk lined and just the right weight for the first cool days of Fall. Self -trim- med or knit trim, in sizes 36 to 44 only. 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