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The Bayfield Bulletin, 1965-06-10, Page 3Lustrous copper and pewter accent the quiet, old fashioned decor of the Main Dining room of The Little Inn where 111 years of gracious dining have con- tributed much to the atmosphere of the cool, spacious room. All baking is done in the justly famed kitchen of The Little Inn. Miss Ruth E. Hayman, pro- prietor of The Little Inn for ten seasons, plans to oper- ate the Inn on a year 'round basis for the first time in many years. 1 tr ONE OF A SERIES OF PHOTO STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS IN BAYFIELD AND NEARBY CENTRES The Little Inn BAYFIELD, ONTARIO, CANADA The Bayfield Bulletin--Thurs. , June 10, 1965 - Page 3 The Little Inn, a hospitable haven for travellers for more than a century, basks in the sun at the principal corner of Bayfield's main street, a familiar landmark to thousands over the years. Friendly informality in the peaceful atmosphere of this century-old Coaching Inn set in a picturesque village on Lake Huron Somehow the coffee seems to taste better for being served from this ornate pewter coffee pot, thought to be of American origin, circa 1789. Gracious service helps too. Waitress "Sandy" McVicar demonstrates. Legend has it pretty reliably that this secret door in the wainscotting of the parlor at The Inn was used to furtively pass down the liquor when the old time Revenue men were trying to enforce the Scott Act. by ART ELLIOTT More than a century of history and hospitality are mingled in The Little Inn; new maintaining a proud tradition in private hotel style. Proprietor of The Little Inn for the past 11 years, Miss Ruth E. Hayman is hostess to guests from many points in North America and some occasionally from overseas. The Inn enjoys a well-founded rputation for fine cuisine, much of it based on the longtime policy of doing all the baking on the premises to exacting recipes selected over the years. Miss Hayman announced a few weeks ago that The Little Inn will now remain open the year 'round as central heating comes into operation for the colder months. The Inn is a popular locale for wedding recep- tions, banquets, small conference groups and a rather "special place" at which to entertain. It is one of the larger.examples of the Old World architecture which preserves the special character of Bayfield Village. Once known as The Commercial, and at another time as The Lakeview, The Inn takes its name from former owners Mr. and Mrs. George Little who oper- ated it until just over ten years ago. Over the years it has accommodated bars, ice cream parlors, served stagecoach passengers and now jet age travellers, losing none of the quiet charm that lingers on from the Coaching Inn days of the Eighteen Hundreds. Lovely antique furnishings grace the charming bed- rooms as may be seen by this pine chest and ladder- back chair. Nothing antique about the mattresses, though. Comfort comes first. The ease and charm of bygone days offers relaxation in the old fashioned parlor of The Little Inn where quiet sociability is the order of the day.