The Bayfield Bulletin, 1966-07-21, Page 4Bert Squire, proprietor of the new art and crafts
centre,
Squite 6104
HIGHWAY 21 SOUTH GODERICH
GIFTS — HANDICRAFTS
SOUVENIRS CURIOS
WE SPECIALIZE IN CANADIAN
AND LOCAL CRAFTS
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• HOME-MADE CANDY
Men's and Ladies'
• POLISHED STONE JEWELLERY
Rich Look — Locally Made
Decorated
• CENTREPIECE CANDLES
• Blue Mountain POTTERY
• LAKE HURON DRIFTWOOD
Used in Lamps, Table Centres,
Wall Plaques, etc.
• GOOSE FEATHER FLOWERS
Handcrafted into Roses and
Corsages
• Local WOOD CARVINGS
• INDIAN CRAFT
BUTTERNUT — WALNUT — MAPLE ITEMS
Cheese Boards — Stools — Magazine Racks — Pipe Stands — Salad Bowls
Book Ends — Coasters — Candle Holders — Etc.
These Are Just A Few Items From Our Large Stock
HOURS 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. DAILY Including Sunday ai
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SQUIRE GIFTS
AT GODERICH, ONT., CANADA
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This unique octagonal edifice was recently erected on
Bayfield Road at Goderich, incorporating the historic old
bandstand that stood in Court House Park at Goderich
since 1927. It now houses a smart new gift and art and
craft centre operated by Bert Squire.
The famous Blue Mountain pottery, also an Ontario
product, is featured in the smart new showroom where
Mrs. Bert Squire, wife of the proprietor, welcomes
visitors.
Bandstand Lives On
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ART ELLIOTT
Last spring, when Goderich town council decided to do away with
the old band stand in Court House Park, Bert Squire nephew of
Robert Standish, who built it in 1927, decided to preserve the struc-
ture as a piece of local history. How he did it, in a novel and
practical way, may be seen on Bayfield Road at Goderich, as shown
in top left photo. It now houses what is probably the largest art
and craft centre in the region.
The old stand was moved, not without difficulties, and incorpor-
ated in a modern new structure, an unusual octagonal edifice which
makes an ideal showroom, where a wide range of gifts, from the
modestly priced to the more expensive ones for specilfl occasions
are shown.
Assisting Bert and Mrs. Squire in their fine new centre are their
daughter and son, Shirley and David.
Bert assured The Bulletin that he is making a continuing effort
to encourage the creation of original souvenirs and crafts typical of
Goderich and area. Meanwhile, the shop now has a great variety
ranging from Canadian Indian work in bark and leather to gourmet
preserves and homemade candies.
Ontario and Quebec woodenware, china, brass and copper wall
ornaments and a host of other things round out the display, giving
a truly representative idea of Canadian crafts of the region. It's
well worth a visit and a member of the Squire family will make you
welcome.
A great variety of woodenware crafted in Ontario
with a few special pieces from Quebec rounds out the
great variety of regional crafts offered. The Canadian
one cent piece is incorporated in some of the souvenir
pieces.
Some idea of the wide range of crafts is given by
this general view of the display panels on one side of
the unusual building. Gifts for every conceivable oc-
casion are on hand.