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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1974-06-26, Page 24THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, 'ONTARIO WEDNESDAY , JUNE u At. -Reenio.! FEATURE PRESENTATION • •A1 -. • • LUCKNOW REUNION • , - Watson Webster of Clinton, a Lucknow native who left here on May 10th, 1920, will lead his pipe band in the Lucknow Reunion parade on Saturday and plans on having a band of 25 to 40 pieces which he has been arranging for.. "The band will be composed of members of the Clinton band, where he is senior member, Brus- sels band , and visiting and local pipers and drummers who are all welcome to join in. Watt was born a mile west of Lucknow in 1903., He had been farming at Varna until about 3 years ago when he -.moved to Clin- ton. On Reunion Day he will be wearing the MacPherson tartan, the tartan of his great grandmoth- er's clan. As senior member of the Clinton band, he had the choice of the kilt. It is interesting to note that Watson Webster was on parade with the Lucknow Pipe Band on November 11, 1918, to mak the end of World War I. He has play- ed the bass drumforthe past 55 • years. Watt recalls the 1910 reunion in Lucknow when the famed Scottish athlete Donald Dinnie was here and of going to meet 'the train, at age 7 years, with his parents, waiting for the arrival of the 48th Highlanders Pipe Band. He hasn't missed a Lucknow Re- union since. Weekend Guide. Camp At Greer's Sixteen Lucknow Giri Guides and their leaders attended an overnight camp at Greer's farm this past week end, Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd. Friday was a busy rernoon and evening as the time was spent in setting up camp, pitching • tents and gathering kindling for the fires and generally getting organized. The tents went up with only one slight hitch and that was overcome by the girls involved deciding to sleep under the stars, as the proper pole for pitching the tent was left behind. Unwanted visitors dampened the spirit of .those sleeping out and sent them scurrying to the other tents. •Saturday, which went all too quickly., included a hike in the • morning to gather wood for an • afternoon gession of gadget mak- ing; also provided an excellent opportunity for native objects; a swimming session besides the usual duties. The Guides apprec- iated the assistance of Betty Col- well who acted As life guard for the swimming. Following supper the task of taking down the tents was com- pleted in record, time. Although the camp was a short one the girls enjoyed themselves and are look- ing forward toa longer time next year. The Guides and Leaders ex- tend appreciation and thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Greer for allowing them to use their proper- ty and facilities which provided an excelleni' spot. Those attending were: Lorna Boyle, Debbie Bolt, Brenda Mac- Leod, Nancy Thompson, 'Edith Greer, Susan Thompson, Ettabelle MacDonald, Kathryn McKim, Lori McKim, Kathy Brooks, Karen Campbell, Janet Wilkins. Marian Raynard, Helen Wisser, Faye Forster, Jill Murray and leaders, Barb Helm, Linda Johnston and Diane Morrison. Suzanne Kirkland and Barbara Hackett .were unable to attend this camp as they spent the week end at Camp Klahanee, a ' Guide Camp near Goderich. BIRTHS MURRAY - to Nancy and Gerald Murray of R. R. 1 Holyrood on Wednesday, May 29th, 1974 at Victoria Hospital, London, a son, Justin David , a brother for Steven and Bradley. oimortml THOMSON - to Mr. and Mrs. William Thornson of Lucknow on Saturday, June 22, 1974 in Wihg- ham and District Hospital, a .sOn. Sunday_Evening,Iune_30 at 8 p.m. THE• . MERCEY BROTHERS Plus Billy Meek, Marlene York and Jack Fowler. From The Pig and Whistle At The Lucknow Arena ADMISSION Adults $200 • Children $1.00