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The Huron Expositor, 1960-07-28, Page 11Christie Family Marks 100 Years in -Hibbert The Christies celebrated one hun- dred years of occupation of the homestead, lot 3, concession 12, Hibbert Township, at the home of Murray Christie, July 16. Robert and Agnes Christie im- migrated to Canada from Scotland in 1829. They settled near St. Cath- arines. They had six sons and one daughter. Two sons, David and James, came up to this pari of the country about 1848—David to clear lot 30, North Thames Road, where Gordon Dow now lives, and James, lot 29•, where Harold Pridham now lives. They would walk up from St. Catharines every fall to cut down bush in the winter, then walk back again for seeding and harvest. About 1850 David sold his farm to Alex Melville, who later married David's sister. He bought lot 3, concession 12, now Murray Chris- tie's, for the sum of 78 pounds, 2 shillings, 26 pence, about 5375, and after building a log house and barn and clearing some land, he married Ann Stuart, who had im- migrated to the Chiselhurst com- munity from Scotland. To these people, four children were born— Christina, Agnes, Ann, who died when three years old, and David. Although the Christie homestead was lived on after 1850, it was not registered till 1860. James Christie, who lived on H. Pridham's• farm, had 'two boys, James and ,John, and four girls. Agnes was the mother of the late Nellie Miller; Barbara was the mother of ' the late Ernest Dow, • and one the mother of John Mc- Lean, Monkton. Both boys went • west. The old couple enjoyed telling° stories of their early pioneer days. When they had -'-occasion to take a cow to a farm on the Huron Road, eight miles through the bush, they left with the cow after breakfast. After travelling •.- all forenoon through bush they reached what they thought was the farm home for which they were striking. Dav- id went ahead to see if they had reached the right place. To Ann's dismay he came backand–beck- oned her to come too. They were back home. They had travelled in a circle. Another time .when they had lit- tle pigs fenced in the' barnyard by a rail fence, he heard one squeal- ing. On rushing out, he saw the. bear with a- little -pig in its mouth. David ran back to the •house, got an .axe and gave chase, thinking the bear might drop the pig. Some distance away the bear stopped on the far •side •of a log. Holding the pig on the log with one power- ful paw, he bared his teeth and uttered a deep growl. David with- drew from the chase. Until 1864,, homemade tallow can- dles were used for lighting. In that year coal oil lamps were introduc- ed. The children were put outside, 11111111111111111111111.111111111111111111111111111 TO THE .EDITOR: 11111111111111111 g1IJI11111I111111II11111111111 Seaforth, July 23, 1960. Editor, The Huron Expositor: Dear Sir: It was with interest that I read your recent,editorial referring to the sewer decision reflecting town finances, As a ratepayer, I feel the editorial pointed out the basic reason for these conditions, namely, "admini- strative procedures, too, have riot kept pace with the growing de= mends of government." It appears to this ratepayer that Council over the past few years, and it can be said of the present one also, that they have been lax in not enforcing to a greater de- gree the administrative set-up within the framework of council as • a whole. The situation the town finds it- self in, as reported in last week's paper, indicates that a stricter administration of council's work be adhered too if council and the town as a whole are to benefit. It is realized that sewers are a problem and have been for many years. Thesame can be said in regard to taxes. This brings up the point of a tax sale. Three years ago council agreed to hold a tax sale. At the same time it was agreed it should become an annual affair. The .last sale .proceedings was three years ago: Despite the fact it. -Was to be. held annually, there hasn't been another sale since. Yes, it has been mentioned on several occasions, but procedure was never started. This year coun- cil talked it up early in the year. What has been done about it? Nothing, according to the last council meeting report. If it takes six Imoiths for final proceedings to date of sale, why has it also taken six months to begin pro- ceedings? Tax arrears- at the end of 1959 were $57,268., Had proceedings started at the first of the year, think of the returns council would be collecting right now. And now is the time it is needed. The report of council's last meet- ing indicated it could not see its way clear to assist in an additional sewer for a new building which is being erected onthe east side of town. Thorn Meet will also be a further building in the northeast corner of town which will be in need of sewerage. Yet council can- not aid these constructions because they have no money, yet they have oyer $57,(100 in tax' arrears—more than enough to do one additional sewer outlet. If the trend is going to continue, this ratepayer feels that Connell will be a long, long time before they have sufficient funds for al- most any project that they will be faced with in the future. It is high time a more efficient administratidn of coundil affairs be undertaken• in order to be a benefit to council, the town and the ratepayers, rather than a detriment to, all, as it is at the present time. Yours for better administration, A RAtt1A'YEllt the first time they were lit, in case of an explosion. The stone house was erected'in 1870. The stones were gathered from the fields and the quarry stone for windows and door sills was brought from St. Marys. About this time the maple trees were planted on each .side of the lane. In. 1900 a kitchen, pantry, wash- room and bathroom were added. The bathroom was fitted with a bathtub—zinc enamelled in white— quite a luxury in the country in those days. In 1907 the telephone was installed. A large bank barn was built in 1872. Ninety bushels of wheat at a dollar a bushel paid for the framing of the barn. It was burn- ed in 1957 and a steel barn, pole and milking parlor were erected in its place. In 1944 a deep well was drilled; in 1945 hydro was in- stalled by Ferg Robinson. Owing to scarcity of materials on account of the Second World War, it took six months to com- plete the job. ° • Being Scotch, David Christie, Sr., was of Presbyterian faith. He was one of the pioneers of 1851 who helped build the first log church in Roy's cemetery. David Christie, the only son of the third generation, had four of a family: Norman and Andrew, of the Thames Road; Irene, Mrs. Cliff Dow, and Annie, Mrs. Stanley Dow, both of Hibbert. Christina, who married James Gardiner, lived on the Thames Road,. where .Jim Gardiner now lives. Their family consisted of the late Peter Gardiner, David Gardiner and two girls who died in childhood. Aunt Christina, • as she was commonly known, and her husband were foster parents to two girls, the late Mrs. James McKegg and Mrs° Len Harris, of Farquhar. Agnes,. who married John Dow, lived in Fullarton Township where John. Dow now lives. They had two sons, the late Stewart Dow and John Dow. Many changes have taken place On the old farm • since the first pioneers set foot on it. They en- dured many hardships and in look- ing back, Dile cannot help but agree that in establishing a home, clear- ing the land and building a com- munity with so many advantages as we have today, was indeed a feat which only courageous, God- fearing people could have done. It is unique that the celebration is being held on Murray's birthday, July 16. All concerned are looking forward to a day of reminiscing for the old ones . and fun for the younger ones, topped off by a pic- nic supper.—(Mitchell 'Advocate). He may be a Romeo, but he has a good head on his shoulders. "Yeah — a different one every night:" SHIRLEY HORAN, of RR 1, Dublin, will begin her teaching duties • in Brantford in Septem- ber,au ht D e r of Mr. and Mrs. g Fergus Horan, she was born near Dublin and attended SS' 8, McKillop Township, and•Dub- lin Continuation School. Her out-of-school interests include skating, bowling, tennis and baseball. First Church WMS Meets in McKillop The McKillop WMS of First Pres- byterian Church held their July meeting on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. T, W. McMillan with an attendance of 25 members and six visitors. Mrs. R. E. Mc- Millan, first vice-president, was in charge' of the meeting owing to they absence through illness of the president, Mrs. Helen McMillan. The meeting opened with a poem and a hymn. Mrs. Edward Dor- rance read the Scripture lesson, followed by the Glad Tidings prayer, read by Mrs. Jerks Keys. The minutes of the last meeting were read and theroll call taken. Mrs. James Aitcheson invited the society to her&home for the August meeting. Mrs. T. W. McMillan, Ladies' Aid secretary, collected the. annual fees. A lovely solo, "The Beautiful Garden of Prayer," was sung by Mrs. John Cairns, accom- panied on the piano by Mrs. Ernest Geddes. The topic, "A Safari Into Nig- eria," taken from the study book, proved most interesting and in- formative, Mrs. R. E. McMillan acted as the guide; Miss Jessie Fraser as a missionary from the Church of Scotland; Mrs. William Drover as an Ethics woman; Mrs. Francis Coleman, a leper doctor; Mrs. Harold Agar, a leper patient, and Miss Jean Scott as a Nigerian Church Sister. A prayer was given by Mrs. R. E. McMillan. Mrs. Francis Cole- man received the offering which amounted to $21.85. The 'meeting closed with a hymn and the Lord's Prayer. KEN'S RADIO & T.V. SERVICE Service Call — $2.50 Phone 464 KENNETH HOLMES — Graduate R.E.T.S. All Parts and Repairs Guaranteed 90 Days EMPLOYMENT ▪ Are you interested in a future in Huron County? ,,E) Are you 35 years old or over? Do you have a late model car? • Are you desirous of earning $200 per week? If you are honest, sincere and willing to work write Box 937 HURON EXPOSITOR LET US CHECK YOUR TV AERIAL Wind, rain and snow can do unseen damage to your television aerial and spoil your TV reception. 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Winners were: Eight years and under, girls, Peggy Vanstone; boys, Joe Vanstone and Brian Old- field; age nine and 10, girls, Gail Brown, Betty Brown; boys, Jim- my Brown; age 11 and 12, Norah Brown and Lmda Brown; boys, Billy Chambers; aged 13 and over, girls, Rutham Brown; boys, Bob Chambers; three-legged race, girls, Brenda Racho and Marge Van - stone, Norah Brown and Rutham Brown; boys, Bob Chambers and Brian Oldfield, Teddy Elliot and John Racho; ring toss, girls, Norah Brown, Linda Brown; boys, Jim Brown, Brian Oldfield; balloon re- lay, girls' team won; candy jar guess, Rollie Vanstone; pins in the bottle, ladies, Eva Brown, Leona Oldfield; men, Raymond Nott; necktie race, Annie Oldfield and Brian Oldfield, Lizzie Brown and Jim Brown; man with smallest headband, Earl Elliot; lady with most colors, Margie Vanstone; man with most .colors ,in lsocks, Rollie Vanstone; lady with most jewelllery, Annie Oldfield; man with largest waistline, Ed. Brown; lucky spot, Rollie Vanstone. Pea- nut and :marshmallow scrambles. were held. Guests were present from Ran- somville, N.Y., Kitchener, Hensall, Dublin, Seaforth and Egmondville. Election of officers for 1961 re- sulted as follows: presidents, Eva and Jim Brown; vicepresidents, Lizzie and Ed. Brawn; secretary - treasurers, Leona and John Old- field; table committee, Jacqueline and Doug Racho, Marg and Rol- lie Vanstone. It was decided that the reunion will be field in the future at 1:00 o'clock on the fourth Sunday in July, at Lions Park, Seaforth. NOREEN DALTON, of RR 2, Dublin, daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. Maurice Dalton, will com- mence her teaching duties in Brantford in September at Holy Cross School. She was born in Dublin and attended St. Columban Separate School and the Dublin Continuation School. Outside school activi- ties`, Miss Dalton is interested in bowling, music, skating and singing. E Mr. ;and M>Fs. eiox .Benedikt of Sarnia,. spent the weekend with as. 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