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BRUCEFIELD
MRS, U. ImARY Correspondent
Mr. and Mrs, Stewart Broad-
foot and Mrs, Broadfoot
spent a few days attending the
Toronto Exhibition,
Miss Margarette McDonald
is visiting with .Misses Kath, leen and -Marie Elliott,
Miss M. Swan and Mrs, Ham
spent the weekend! at Port El-
Mrs. Jelin Beane flew to
New York on Saturday to aft,
tend the funeral of a relative,
Mr. and Mrs., William Mur-
dock of Hamilton called on
Mrs. John R. Murdock on Sun-
day on their way out West.,
Mr, and Mrs. D. 'Isriebner,
Mr, and Mrs. R. Allan, .spent
the weekend up North.
O
VARNA
FRED McCLYMONT
Correspondent
Rev. E. Gingerich of Blake
had charge of the service in
the United Church on Sunday
last.
The UCW of the United Ch-
urch are holding their Thank-
offering Service on Thursday
evening of this week at 8:30
p.m. Mrs. Edith McLellan from
Five Oaks will be the guest
speaker and Mrs. Cann of Ex-
eter will be the soloist.
Dave Anderson is a patient
in Victoria Hospital, London.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Bell and
family of Clinton visited at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
McClinchey at the weekend.
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Chicago has a traffic record
that no one else wants' to top,
says the Ontario Safety Leag-
ue — the fargest number of
fatalities from one traffic
crash. It occured in 1950, when
a streetcar-truck collusion kil-
led 34 people.
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A .glimpse into, yester year
'oohing over. a goy .of The .174ytielcl. AdvertISeri .August
:A 1095, Lucy f.91.414 .many mtereeting itpw4s. about the Village,
As she- read, she 000itht't help ooropotlog Same with later
years .and present day _conditions..
School had re-opened that week With Mr. :MccitiskeY (who
had spent the surnmpr 14 England) as Principal, and Miss M.
Porterfield (later Mrs. japes Ferguson) assistant,
"The
Lesson In
trustees are putting nIe9wler:CenatsP in the Junior piy),-,
sion of the Public School, " records the Advertiser,
The old desks in what had been thp original brick school
were moved upstairs to the second. StOrey (added in 1890,.
Lucy has been told that though they had straight seats to
accommodate two, at times it was necessary for thrpe small
pupils to share the seat. Thus a homely lesson in tolerance was
taught and the pupils learned to concentrate as they shared
the same desk at studies,
The desks installed in 1895 the lower room featured
two seats lifting separately, They were nice and new-look-
ing and still shiny when Lucy commenced school at Easter
in 1910. (Edward. Elliott was Principal and Mrs. James rpr..
gum, Assistant).
"Separate" School In 1928
There were no so-called "frills" in those days; These
seats served until it was thought advisable to seat pupils
separately,
In December 1928, the Trustee Board purchased new
individual desks which were installed during the Christmas
vacation.
Excerpt from the column "Breezy Brieflets":
"Miss Maggie McMurray, of Clinton, entertained a num-
ber of friends from Seaforth, Clinton and Bayfield at Hia-
watha cottage on Monday evening when a most enjoyable
time was spent; the cottages were vacated on Wednesday
and the occupants pronounce themselves greatly delighted
with their visit here."
Six Weeks School Vacation
(At that time T. J. Marks had six cottages on the south
bank of the river, and W. R. Jowett three, north of Jowett's
Grove, for rent. The latter was also a popular tenting ground.
Other visitors were accommodated at the hotels or in private
quarters in the village.)
"School opened on Monday morning, and the time-regu-
lator of the village is in motion again." (Lucy's spouse tells
her that when he was "a little shaver" at SS No. 1. Stanley
(Baird's) the summer vacation was only six weeks: He thinks
it was extended to two months in 1909 or 1910.)
No Hotrodders Then
"Of course we expect smart people to make enraged
personal attacks on us when we show up their misdeeds, but
it will never hinder us from doing our duty, especially when
backed up by nineteen-twentieths of the ratepayers of the
village."
'they wonders what had been going on in the village
and what verbal attack had been made on the Editor in 1895? )
There were no cars for teenagers to screech their tires
and brakes going around corners on two wheels, as very often
disturbs the peace of mind of residents today, to say nothing
of endangering the lives of small children.
Only Hot Hooves
And yet on the other hand, it is possible that some young
blades raced with horses and buggy, either with their own
outfits or ones borrowed from Papa, down Main and other
streets, without regard to the safety of pedestrians, including
children. •
There was a good stretch of road from Pollock's Tavern
"The Royal Exchange" (now Bannister's Apartments) right
• down through Clan Gregor Square to the Queen's Hotel
(on site of The New Ritz Hotel) which at times tempted driv-
ers to test the speed of their horses against each other.
In the early days, for convenience, Main Street road had
been built right through Clan Gregor Square, branching off
in the middle to Louisa Street, en route to the bridge.
Case Of The Drowned Goose
It was not changed until 1913 when George Lindsay was
Reeve. He had the centre road torn out and built around
either side as per original plan.
Had some youths been raiding the flocks of geese which
frequented the river and were part of village life (Colina
Street was dubbed Goose Alley). One hears whispers from
the past, of -a fat goose being knocked under water by an oar.
Or if they were disturbed at night there could have been
wild honkings.
It isn't likely that the pre-teenagers would have been
out without their parents to upset entertainment such as a
concert by the Bayfield Brass Band under the direction of
R. McLeod in 1895.
Before The Milkman
'Yet in this year 1964 several in this age bracket, out from
under their parents' watchful eyes, created disturbances at
the movies at Pioneer Park which marred the pleasure of
those who enjoy them and appreciate the great effort of a
few, freely contributed for the pleasure of children and adults
alike.
Again in those days of the "Gay Nineties", it could have
been sorhe persons chasing the cows which kept the streets
cropped.
There were no dairies here then. Most villagers kept a
cow or two. One sought a source of supply and carried one's
pail for the required amount to be purchased, if one had no
cow or while she was dry.
irritants Usually Selfish
On one occasion, Lucy recalls hearing, incensed villagers
refused to sell milk to one cottager who dogged the cows
down the bank if they happened to browse in the vicinity of
her abode.
There were dozens of ways in which some thoughtless
people of all ages are able to annoy. Very often they are
selfish persons.
"The latest things in summer resort amusements are bath-
ing parties; one is expected over from Clinton on Monday
next to take advantage of our unexcelled bathing grounds."
(Note that there is no mention of Labor Day, the first
Monday in September. In Canada Labor Day dates back to
1894, so smaller places had not, perhaps, begun to celebrate
the day in 1895.)
Routine Follows Labor Day
Agitation for the celebration of this day was begun by
the Knights of Labor who in 1882 held the first parade in
the city of New York on that day.
Oregon passed the first law recognizing the day in 1887,
followed by other states. On June 2$, 1894, Congress paSsed a
bill making it a legal holiday throughout the union. Canada
followed suit.
Bayfield does not resume RS normal quiet atmosphere
Until after Labor Day, and as in 1895 routine returns with
the opening of school.
1964 breaks Fair Tradition
"Mark it down the date of, the Stanley Township Agri-
Cultural Society iFall ShoW has been fixed for Thursday and
kriday, October 10th and 11th."
(For some time Bayfield Fall Fair has been held the
last Wednesday and Thursday in September, tut in 1964,
owing to Labor Day following on September 7, the Directors
have, been obliged to set Thursday, Septentber 30 and I`riday,
October 1, as the dates to avoid overlapping with Fairs in
nearby towns.
"The Bayfield Brass Band has been engaged to play
et a garden party on the Goshen Line next ThUrsday &err-
ing,"
Ever since the l3ayfield stage ran , through B". rtieefielcl it
has been developing as & watering-Place — especially for
horses."
"Division court Was held lad Saturday, (fudge Doyle on
the bench;, the case of kVire. Ruche vs. Mrs. MittlehoW was
Settled at last, Jildgment being given the Plaintiff," "
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248 Victoria Street
OFFICIAL
OPENING
Tuesday, September 8, 1964
Entertainment Nightly
QUEEN'S HOTEL
CLINTON
CROWN LANE
SEAFORTH
Queensway Home
Sold At Hensall
HENSALL — Mr. and Mrs.
Orville Jones have sold t h e
Queensway Nursing Home here
to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Klungel,
of Woodstock. Mrs. Khnigea is
a registered nursing assistant.
She and her husband will take
possession of the home on the
first of September.
aVir. and Mrs. Jones have op-
erated the home for the past
seven years and will take up
residence in Lucan on Septem-
ber 1. At present, there are
12 patients in the home which
normally cares for 16 patients.
Idaircidgafiet
Adastral Park
Social Notes
News Edttor
A.N•Ng. ,AILERON
rhono 00349
LAO and Mrs. Wilfred Yap,
Aeoloodt and their children
hOrve moved to Tisdale, Bask..
Cpl, and. Ws, 13.9y amt.*.
and . daUgh:ter Elaine, have turned frOnt a trip to .Ottawa.,
Miss Linda GreenaWay is vis-
iting ill Woodville, Ontario,
WO And Mrs. W, J. ChriStiM1
and the girls .are borne afiter
a trip to North Bay and ,Ot-tawa.
F/S. and Mrs, Ivan Fehr and
their family left Adastral Park
to take pp residence hi the,
federal capital,
Sharon -Salt celebrated her
10th birthday. on August 14,
The Clinton Crosstrailers
Square Dance Club will be st-
arting its social season with a
dance on Septenter 16, Admis-
sion will be free and a, lunch
will be served: Every following
Wednesday, the Crosstrallers
will hold square dance sea-
Sims. Old and new members
are welcome,
On Monday evening, August
24, the ladies' bridge club held
a farewell party for Mrs. D.
Dohoo at the home of 34.T$.
Don Kerr. After an evening of
bridge a three-tiered cake plate
and matching relish dish were
presented to Mrs, polio° to
wish her a fond au revoir and
all the best in her new home
in Kingston, Ontario.
LAC and Mrs. John Paul are
moving with their family to
Gindi, Manitoba.
Members of "teen-town" held'
a fareWeli party for Marie Paul
The executive presented her
with a gift necklace on behalf
of all the members. 'The party
took place at the Community
Centre.
A coffee party was held at
the home of Mrs. Ben Rus-
sell on August 27, for Mrs. W.
Sabourin who will soon be re-
siding in London. The ladies
present were from some branch
of the RCAF Guides or Brown-
ie Companies and Mrs. Sabour.:
in received an engraved spoon
from the Brownie Pack in wh-
ich she has been working. She
also received a cake plate and
matching tea pot stand with
good wishes from all, for a
happy future.