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The Huron Expositor, 1960-09-01, Page 7;.r 4. 1 Imrnigrcint from Scotknd: Influence at aGairbraid Bz R. W. N. WADE, in the London Free Press Between 1933-34 another figure comes upon the scene. This was Louisa McColl, a dairy -woman seat out from Dumbartonshire, Scotland, to Gairbraid, Dr. Dun- lop's Goderich home, to manage the Canadian household. This she did, in ways that were. not at first looked for. She was shrewd, pretty and very Highland in her speech. Her arrival excited a good deal of wonder in the small community. "How did you come?" she was asked. "Oh, indeed, shuist by poastie," she replied. The Doc- tor was so charmed with her an- swer, that he repeated it to each guest. She was not very tidy, her cap was never straight and her dress was that of the Highland byre -wo- man; but she had a most elegant bow and loved to dance the High- land fling when asked, first ask- ing permission to remove her shoes. From the first she was devoted to "the deare gentlemen" as she called them. But the Tiger's use of snuff was so incessant and pro- fuse that it was impossible for her to keep his suits as she wished, for the traces of snuff were always visible. He was terribly careless in 'many ways, and later days revealed that FOR BETTER HEALTH Smith, who is described as "de- voured by vanity, full of airs and arrogance," had been sent out by the Canada Company to assist. John Galt. Dunlop and some others were bound on an expedition to the Wilmot line, which was the beginning of the Huron Tract. The accountant insisted on ac- companying them: They started by the narrow bush road, Smith looking as if he had never been on the back of a horse before. The Doctor signalled to Major Strick- land to fall in at the rear, while he rode abreast of the accountant and began sticking pins* into Smith's horse, exclaiming, "Come, man if we don't push on we shan't reach Blenheim tonight:" At last the mare bolted, for the Doctor was still prodding her. Smith was hanging on to the mane with both hands, the others fol- lowing in roars of laughter. When they dropped back to a walk the Doctor gravely remarked "he had never known the roan to behave like that before, but, no doubt, she knew he was a Cockney." Darkness fell as they reached Blenheim woods. The Doctor now asked Major Strickland if he could howl like a wolf. He said that he could. "Then you push on to Springers," he advised, "but mind you stop within half a mile of his clearing, and when you hear us coming, howl with all your might, and leave the rest to me." High. Blood Pressure High blood pressure often af- fects younger people as well as those past middle age. The dis- ease is often a symptom of some other basic cause, such as kidney conditions, glandular or emotional disturbances or high tension liv- ing. There are various causes of. this disease which can be discov- ered by the doctor and, if given early, treatmen, can be controlled. * * 9F Tooth Brush Artist There's an art to brushing the teeth that is more than a hurried to-and-fro movement over the front of the teeth. The scientific method is to start from the gums out to the cutting edge, front and back, so that the bristles go be- tween the teeth to remove any food particles that cause destructive acids—a process that starts short- ly after food is taken. Therefore, the teeth should be brushed immed- iately after eating. Timetable For Baby " A regular schedule for baby's day is 'better for the child and more convenient for the mother, Regular hours for sleeping, bath- ing, feeding, exercise and outdoor airings should be arranged. The doctor or well baby clinic should be consulted as to the feeding times, since this is usually an in- dividual matter for the infant. Impairment of the hearing may be caused by forcible blowing 'of the nose, which can force infec,. tion through the small passage be- tween nose and throat. . Children should be taught to blow first one nostril and then the other, gently. Disposable tissues can be used so that other ,people are protected when the ptient coughs 'or sneez- es. Soon most unearthly howls and yells came back on the air. "Wolves, wolves, man," cried Dun- lop, "ride for your life." It was easy to outstrip the accountant and soon, in response to his 'agon- ized supplications, cameback howls, gathering strength by the. Doctor's lungs. The unfortunate man; losing liis presence of mind, wheeled into the woods where he was soon swept off the roan by the branches. They heard him roaring for help, which the Doctor administered. But it took 'three glasses of whisky to re- store the poor accountant. As inall small communities, there was talk about Lou living with the two brothers and when their sister, Mrs. Grundy, arrived she demanded that the Highland lassie should be let go. The Doc- tor gravely told his brother that there was but one way out of the difficulty, namely for one of them to marry her. He was willing to decide which of them it, would be by three tosses of a penny—he to provide the • coin. Three tosses were given with a double -headed penny, and the unsuspecting Cap- tain Robert became a candidate for matrimony. The Doctor was a J.P. for any county in the province and could have performed themarriage cere- mony, as there was no minster. But instead he employed the ser- vices of Thompson, the black but- ler, dressing him in a white jacket and using the Book of Commop Prayer. We are told that the brothers were not church goers at any time, but often had family prayers con- ducted by the Captain. On the Sunday after the tossing of the penny Jimmy the butler, was solemnly and duly sworn in as a Justice of the Peace and in- vited to read- the marriage ser- vice for the first wedding in Col- borne Township. It was some time before outside friends knew about the marriage. By ,this time . a log school -house was built and used for Sunday services. Lou wanted to go, but the bridegroom could not be per- suaded to appear 'there, pleading the excuse of .a bad cough. So not to disappoint "dear Lou", the Doctor took her instead. Off they set, she holding up her dove -grey bridal skirt, her hand restingon the kind, brotherly arm, and, he, in the unaccustomed rig- our of corduroy trousers, brass - buttoned blue coat and ruffled shirt. And for once, the Scotch bonnet was replaced 'by a beaver of the fashion. • - Lou sometimes had trouble with the servants because they would not pay '!;efficient respect to her; But she could keep house with any lady, doing the honors of the broth- ers' table creditably. She looked 'the laird's lady in silken gown and gauze -trimmed cap and in due time she obtained "due respect for her reverence" as . she' • wanted from those around her. The Captain had now become a member of the Provincial Parlia- ment in the election of 1835, the. first in the district, At that time there were only some 60 voters in the whole Huron Tract eligible to vote. Colonel Van Egmond, after whom Egmondville is named, was Dunlop's opponent. The voting was: 35 for the Captain, 25 for the Colonel. The victorious 35 put the Cap- tain into a conveyance, a High- lander with his bagpipes beside him and toured the inns of the countryside until the' Highlander was able to blow no more. Mean- while Lou waited on the steps of Gairbraid to welcome home the first member for Huron County. While the Captain was at To- ronto on his parliamentary duties, Lou became very anxious about her first marriage, as many were fond of alluding tole After sleep- less nights and wars of words with the servants, who now paid less respect to her, she bade John Morris harness the team, putting hot bricks in the sleigh, and,,pre- pare to accompany her the 150 - mile journey to Toronto in the month of January. The anxious wife only stopped long enough to feed the animals, to eat and sleep. At the door of the hotel Lou's heart failed. She bade Morris go and find. the Captain. On seeing Morris, the Captain exclaimed: "What the d - - 1 are you doing here?" "Mrs. Dunlop is here, Captain." "Then come and have a drink." Explanations followed. John Mor- ris was sent to his lodgings, and the happy wife remained with her husband. On their return to Gode- rich, the real' marriage took place. The Doctor had regard and re- spect for Lou and not a little awe of her, while sheagain was much attached to him and was officious- ly attentive. , She was so careful of toilet that he feared to let her know when he wished to cross the river to visit his Goderich friends. 1.1 he went to church in the morn- ing she would require that he would put on a clean shirt, which he didn't mind, but when he re- turned she would have him take it off again, which he objected to. In 1840, Lou's husband, the Cap- tain died at the age of 51, and in 1841, the Doctor was elected to fill his position in the Provincial Parliament. In the election he was opposed by James McGill Strach- an, who had been set up from To- ronto by the Family Compaet'and was elected by a small margin. '3ut through some irregularities he lost to Dunlop. Dunlop was always a thorn in the flesh of the government through his embarrassing ques- tions and his ridicule. .So to get rid of him, they gave him the superintendency of the Lachine Canal, where he died in June,. 1848. His body was brought back to Goderich 'and buried inside the square -built stone tomb situated atop the hill above Saltford. Dunlop, in spite of his faults, was a true man. There was not an untrue or 'a selfish thread in his whole life. He made no boast of religion; he simply lived it. The tenet of it was charity. Early Start Baby's life starts before ' he is born and,, therefore, the expectant mother should guard the health of herself and her child with a daily dose of vitamin D, the sun- shine vitamin that helps to de- velop_.strong. bones. and --teeth. .Daily Slump That feeling of tiredness while working at the desk won't be help- ed by sitting slumped over, a posi- tion that constructs ,stomach and, chest: It is 'less tiring to sit up- right, with the body well balanced and the spine straight, and the shoulders held naturally relaxed. Slumping physically often means slumping mentally. he was robbed right and left. When travelling he would order a glass of brandy, tender a crown or a pound note in payment and forget the change.. When he changed bis clothes away from home he left the old ones. His smile, his laugh and jokes were ever ready, but his . temper was fierce when roused, as the following story indicates. An accountant by the name of MR. AND MRS. JOHN HAMILTON SEMPLE are seen after their marriage in Moncrieff United Church. The bride is the former Beryl McFarlane, daughter 'of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McFarlane, RR 2, Brussels, and the bride- groom is a son .of James Semple, RR 2, Listowel, and the late Mrs. Semple. Mr. and Mrs. Semple are residing at RR 2, Listowel. (Photo by Russell). WINTHROP SundaY, Sept. '4, Sunday School at tJavafl, will open at 945 a..M., followed by the joint church ser- vice at 11 o'clock, and on Sunday, Sept. 11, both Sunday Scliool and church service willI be withdrawn. The WMS and WA of Cavan Church,.,Wintbrop, will meet Wed- nesday, September 7. Circletwo will look after the lunch and Cir- cle three the program. The ladies - are reminded to bring in their mite boxes to this meeting. DISTRICT WEDDINGS KERR—GRAY The marriage of Frances Lynn Gray, daughter of Florence O., Fletcher, Kitchener, and Clendon Alexander Kerr, Kitchener, son of Mr. Alex Kerr afid the late Mrs. Kerr, RR 1, Seafbrth, was sol- emnized by Rev. 0, P. Hossie at Trinity United Church, Kitchener. The wedding took place Saturday, August 20, at 2 p.m. W. Bevan was organist: The bride...was gowned in white lace with full skirt and long sleeves. Her flowers were white mums with pink roses in the cen- TIMELY TIPS The big drops from thunder- storms cause 95 percent of sum- mer erosion on fallow land, claims Tom Lane, of the OAC SoiLs De- partment. The 'drops dislodge small particles which start a chain reaction with other particles. If yeti plan to leave sloping land fallow until next spring, seed oats or another cover crop for fall pas- ture. • Service your tractor's air clean- er once—even twice daily—in the summer, says Owen Gibbs, On- tario Department of Agriculture engineering extension specialist. A few . hours operation If a trac- tor with a dirty cleaner could damage the engine so much that a complete overhaul would be re- quired. Flushing your ewe flock on good fresh fall pasture can increase your lamb crop next spring by :as much as 20 per cent, says E. N. Needham, in charge of OAC's sheep flock. .It gets ewes on a rising plane of nutrition and in- creases the chances of twin lambs. Put the ewes on' good hay after- math, rape, or oats and peas for two to three weeks before you turn the ram into the flock. SELLING? WHEAT OATS BARLEY MIXED GRAIN If your oats lodge on new pas- ture seedlings, cut them for hay or silage', advises OAC crops man, Dr, Stan Young. Lodged oats could smother young forage plants. tre. Bridesmaid for the occasion was Mrs. B. Tymofichuk, of Toronto,. who wore a green 'floral sheath with pale green chiffon overskirt. Groomsman was Mr. Bill Kerr, of Seaforth. A reception was held at the home of the bride's mother, 117 Onward Street, Kitchener. 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