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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1964-10-15, Page 74 A crinswmr.F...:.„Pmat,,,:orznaragMattagutlar---zw:... Page 7 octobpr 15 Lucan and district news simAR. AND SPICE PiSpfnse0 by Smiley it#hda y with a bang is that 1041 C4440444 want, to Pe14444 the centenary of an event that nobody.tMdfirat444S, except a few history. 04Pher47 Fie PP! Why don't we ,shqw a little real imagination, throw a party that will resound throughotit the world, then forget the whole thing. There's nothing very thrilling about being 100 years old, 41131w4Y1 Let's see, Ip.stead of piddling around with thousands of grants to municipalities, the gover/I- meat, for one year, could double pensions to the old, the veterans and the widows, treble the baby bonus, and declare a tWelve- in on t h holiday frotn income taxes. That would put the popu- lation in the right fraine of mind for the celebration. Employers could forego all profits for a year and grant an extra two weeks vacation with pay. Municipalities could Set aside a special fund for beer and dancing in the streets. Every day in the year could be Leap Year, as far as spin- sters go. And some of them would go far. Teenagers could all be locked in special com- pounds for a year, fed well, and released on New Year's day, 1968. Durin g the twelve-months, anyone who mentioned the word "flag" would be impaled and then roasted over a slow flame during the evening fireworks display. The possibilities are limit- less. These are just a few sug- gestions. Send yours along. Let's forget those crumby pro- jects and have a hundredth birthday party we'll never for- get. Jr.ds is c t get,41,1rs s r; r3 Bible group given $400 flights, they sat as though carv- ed of stone, with the exception of two or three who 114 that faraway, wistful look of people who have to go to the bathrgoM. Admitting that there were some municipalities whose idea of a hot centennial project was to decorate the town clerk's of- fice, or put an extra cell in the jail, Mr. Fisher assured that there were many others with bold, imaginative schemes for libraries, art centres, mu- saums and other worthy and lasting monuments. Which brings to my thesis, pattent and gentle reader, What has your munictpality planned as its centennial project? Don't forget now. The govern- ment puts up two bucks for every dollar the municipality will spend. Never mind where the government gets the two bucks. That's beside the point. If it works as it should. Can- ada will have a 3,000-mile rib- bon of opera houses in which nobody sings, theatres which nobody attends, swimming pools that Hayfork Centre can't af- ford to operate, libraries with no books in them, and museums full of junk out of people's attics and cellars, but never full of people. Lions plan masquerade Not long ago, I attended a banquet at which .John Fisher, the guest speaker, was extoll- ing Canacia's centennial year, which is just around a couple of extremely sharp corners. mr. Fisher is an eloquent speaker, a consummate orator. A few years ago, when he was blazing across the country de- livering fiery, poetic speeches about this land of ours (at about $100 a whack), he was given the title "Mr. Canada", Unfortunately, he ran out of service clubs and things. Now he works for the government. The talent is still there. The golden tongue still wags with passion and brilliance, still throbs with sincerity and hope. But the audiences have chang- ed. They used to listen with open moeths, shining eyes, as Mr. Fisher told them what a great country they lived in. They used to float homeward after the ban- quet, on the purple carpet he had spun. And even the job of fixing the furnace, putting the milk bottle out on the ice-covered porch, and climbing in with a hair-in-curlers, face-in- grease mate didn't dispell the vision. Now, however, his audiences listen with that careful apathy, that controlled wariness with which the honest, dour Cana- dians always listen to anybody connected with the government. Such as the Minister of Fi- nance explaining in jollyfashion why taxes are good for us. At this banquet I mentioned, John Fisher was trying to drum up enthusiasm for "Centennial Projects," with which he is con- nected. I watched the listeners. In the midst of his highest Participate in Grand Bend Service, One of the windows in the Mary-Ellen Memorial Chapel at the Grand Bend museum of Peter Eisenbach was dedicated in memory of the late Rey, and Mrs. S. A. Carriere. Rev. Carriere served on the charge of the Grand Bend Presbyterian Church for 42 years. Rev. A. M. Grant, centre, London, who followed him is shown above with a son and daughter of Rey. and Mrs. Carriere. They are Mrs. Marguerite Bell and Sam Carriere, both of Toronto. --T-A photo At a meeting of the Lucan Branch of the Bible Society and the recent canvassers, in the UC schoolroom last Tuesday evening, Mrs. Clarence Has- kett presided in the absence of the president Mr. Meine Eizenga who arrived before the meeting closed. The clergy from the three Lucan churches led in the wor- ship service assisted by Mrs. Haskett, who read the Scripture lesson. The canvassers' report was most gratifying, with an in- crease of $100 over last year's donations. A cheque for $400 is being sent to headquarters. Lucan personals Regional officer speaks to UCW The General UCW meeting was held Thursday evening when guests numbering approximate,. ly 25 were present from other UCW goups from the northwest area. Mrs. Murray Hodgins and Mrs. Ivan Stanley were in charge of the worship service. Mrs. Basil Romphf, regional vice president, spoke briefly. Numbers by the junior choir were enjoyed by all present. Mrs. George Paul of Lucan Presbyterial vice-pre s i de nt and chairman of the leadership development, as guest speaker, gave an interesting and well thought-out Thanksgiving Mes- sage. It was announced the annual tea and bazaar will be held in the schoolroom Nov. 14 from 2:30-4:30 pm. At the Lions Club dinner meeting held in the Anglican Church basement last Monday night an unexpected Lion from California was present and spoke briefly on the activities in his club. A masquerade dance Oct. 30 was planned to be held in the Community Centre. A vote of thanks was extended to all those who contributed clothing for the Rescue Mission. Further donations will be great- ly appreciated. At the next meeting Oct. 18 the guest speaker will be Fire Chief Milton Mathers of the London Fire Department. Mrs. Russell Bowman and Mrs. Cliff Shipley's group of the Ladies Guild catered for the dinner. Mrs. B. W. Stanley, formerly of Market St., Lucan, who has been an inmate of the Preston Gardens for years, fell last week and broke her hip and is now hospitalized. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Elson spent the holiday weekend in Ot- tawa, guests of Mr. & Mrs. Wm, 13r-avniee Jr. and family and Miss Marilyn Brownlee. Malty Lucanites spent Thanksgiving Day glued to their TV and needed strong hearts to bear up on such an exciting and thrilling climax. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Frost of Hornepayne are spending two weeks, with the former's par- ents, Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Frost of Alice St. Last Tuesday, Mrs. J. W. Smith entertained with a tea in honor of Miss Ruth Vollick of Hamilton who was a guest of Mrs. Ron Crozier. She was also entertained by Mrs. Cecil Robb. Miss Margaret Eizenga, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Meine Eizeng a, left Saturday for Saskatoon where whe will at- tend the Bible College there. Librarian Mrs. Rose Atkin- son 'reports the bookmobile will be at the Lucan library, Oct. 21. Miss Darryl Osier of Lon- don was a weekend visitor with Mr. & Mrs. Harold Corbett. Mrs. Jim Avery and her new baby have arrived home from St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. & Mrs. William Abbott and family of Niagara spent the holiday weekend with Lucan and Centralia relatives. Ward Hodgins, a student at the University of Guelph, spent the holiday weekend with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Murray Hodgins. Sunday guests also included Miss Merle Law of London and Mr. Victor Hodgins of Clandeboye. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Gibson and Mrs. Jack Welton of Thedford and Mrs. Pearl Morley of Park- hill were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Windsor. Friends shower bride with gifts Prior to her marriage Sat- urday, Oct. 10, Miss Kathleen Agnes Little was entertained with several pre-nuptial events. Wednesday, Oct. '7, afternoon and evening her mother Mrs. Charles A. Little of Ilderton, entertained with a trousseau tea. The groom's mother, Mrs. Frank S. Liddell of Denfield, assisted Mrs. Little and the bride-elect receive the guests, and had charge of the guest book. Four aunts, Mrs. Wilson Hod- gins, Lucan, Mrs. James Go- gan, Mrs. George Gard and Mrs. Harold Lucas, all of Lon- don, poured tea, at a table covered with a white linen cloth, centred with an artistic ar- rangement of pink roses and glads and crested with white lighted tapers. Serving in the tea-room were Mrs. Donald Kennedy and Miss Elizabeth Paisley of Ilderton, Mrs. Ross Scott and Mrs. Ro- bert Gard of London and Miss Verna Linden of Denfield. Serving in the kitchen were Mrs. Robert Carter, Mrs.Har- old Freele, Mrs. Jack Hunt and Mrs. Clara Hall, all of Ilderton. Displaying gifts and trous- seau were Mrs. Keith Jeffery, Quebec, Miss Marie Liddell, Denfield, Mrs. Ken Little, Lon- don, Mrs. Robert Gard of Chat- ham and Mrs. Pete De Block of Ilderton. Hostesses for miscellaneous showers and joint gifts were Mrs. Wilson Hodgins of RR 1 Lucan, Mrs. Pete De Block, Miss Marie Liddell and Mrs. Keith Jeffrey, the members of Grace Church, Ilderton and the Supertest employees where Miss Little was employed. Boys locate stone of early resident Mrs. Sheridan Revington en- tertained with a family gather- ing Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Allan Tindall of Wiarton were weekend guests of Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Abbott. Mr. & Mrs. Cameron Col- bert of Ilderton and Mr. Tom- my Colbert of Winnipeg (a stu- dent at Guelph College) were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. William Brownlee Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Egan of Glencoe, called on Lucan friends on their way to visit Lucknow friends for the holi- day. Mr. & Mrs. William Butler of Toronto visited Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Park and other Lucan relatives during the holiday. Saturday, Mrs. Cecil Armi- tage held a family gathering in honor of her father, Mr. Levi Darling's '79th birthday. "Vilanna, wife of Philip Harris 1850". The boys came to Miss Abbott's home to report, but she Was unable to find any par- ticulars as records at ,neither of Lucan's funeral homes went back past 1870. One octoge- narian resident remembers a negro cemetery in that locality years ago. One boy reported that last year they dug up a cross and a rosary. Constable A. E. Cowan was notified, and has the stone at his office. The boys were told to discontinue future digging on the lot. Mrs. Ada Jenkins and Miss Nellie Foreman of London were Sunday guests of Mrs. T. A. McFarlane and Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Hepburn and family of Toronto were Thanksgiving guests. Saturday guests with Mrs. Alma Price were Miss Violet Saunders and friend from Lon- don. Auxiliary plans skating lessons The Lucan Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion Hall last Tuesday evening with the pre- sident Mrs. A. E. Reilly in the chair. During the business session it was decided to again sponsor the figure skating club, which is scheduled to open Nov. 10, but the arrangements for a teacher are not yet definite, Mrs. A. E. Reilly, Mrs. Dwight Bull and Mrs. Russell Goddard attended the 31st an- nual Auxiliary Convention which was held last week in North Bay. Mrs. Jim Burt again won the Mystery Prize. DOWN BUYS YOU MARKS BIRTHDAY Mrs. William Isaac, formerly of Lucan, celebrated her 84th birthday at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Don Cor- man, Forest, Monday October 5. Guests were present from Lucan, Exeter, Centralia, Lobo and Crediton. A Work starts on new hotel Work on the erection of the $200,000 "Shillelagh" Motor Hotel Ltd., on Main St. North (just west of the Public School) has begun. The 200'x70' building, being constructed by Shantz-H i c k s Ltd., of Kitchener, will con- tain 10 motel units, a cocktail lounge, a dining lounge and a convention hall. At present the footings are in, and sign erected. With fa- vorable we a the r, the walls should be up this week. C. H. Lewis and J. B. Ready of Lucan, are owners of this new project. They expect the building will be completed by the end of the year. ARSIM HAVE NEW CHIEF The new Chief Explorer, Brenda Herbert, was in charge of last Monday's Expedition. She was assisted in the wor- ship service by Jane Hodgson and Jane Lockyer. Counsellor Barbara Park read the story, "A chipmunk preaches a ser- mon". The theme of the meet- ing was "Thanksgiving". Following the worship ser- vice Mrs. Ross McRoberts and Counsellor Barbara Park con- tinued the talks to the juniors on "What it means to be an Explorer", while the seniors continued the making of quilt blocks. BIDDULPH COUNCIL At the October Biddulph Council meeting, in the Town- ship Hall last Tuesday county weed inspector, Jarnes McIn- tosh gave the council a talk on the eradication program of bar- berry and buckthorn. A by-law was passed to have a (yield right of way' sign erect- ed at the corner of concession 2 at Lot 5 (Ross McFalls' cor- ner). YP VIEW SLIDES The new director, LindaCur- rie, was in charge of the Thurs- day night Young People's meet- ing in the Pentecostal Holiness Church. The highlight of the meeting, was the showing of slides on the Holy Land by Mr. and Mrs. Allan Needham of Ilderton. CHURCH NEWS m'eni:IERMSNMZERINS CANADA SAVINGS BOND you can heat water electrically it's the fa rm- sized CHAIN SAW BUY YOURS FOR CASH OR BY INSTALMENTS DOWN PAYMENT OF 5%- 0.50 FOR A $50 BOND, $5 FOR A $100 BOND, ETC. BALANCE IN EASY INSTALMENTS OVER A YEAR ers' annual party has had to be changed from Friday Oct. 16 to Thurs. Oct. 15 from 3:30-4:30 pm. PLAN PROJECTS The members of the Evening Auxiliary of Holy Trinity Church met at the home of Mrs. Clare Stanley for their meeting last Wednesday. In the absence of the presi- dent, Mrs. Gerald Lewis the vice-president Mrs. Stanley, presided. She was assisted by Mrs. Don Ankers. Mrs. Harold Hodgins repeated her talk on "Prayer'", During the business session it was decided to collect Red Kettle Campbell Soup labels as a money-making project and to hold another bake sale. A tentative date of Saturday, Nov. 21 was set for the latter—. place to be decided. It was announced the church calendars had arrived and could be procured from any of the memberS. Mrs. Don Atikers offered her home for the November meet- ing. Joint hostesses Wednesday were Mrs. Gerald Lewis, Mrs. W. J. Smith and Mrs. Calvin Haskett. BANK. OF MONTRtAL emad4 9cue V444 ViOHEING WITH MORNS is EVERY MK Witt 1611 get your hands on... NEER AT Y IIBONANII" CANADIANS70 3 A number of PS boys, includ- ing Douglas and Keith Logan, Robert and John. Holland, Earl Lawrence, Sterling Gard in e r and Bruce Currie, while build- ing a fort on a vacant lot on Butler St. dug up part of an old tombstone. Inscribed on the back was, Mrs. Ivaseczko dies in London Mrs. Steven Ivaseczko, 36, of Concession 15 London Town- ship, died in Victoria Hospital Friday, Oct. 9. The body rested in the C. Has- kett & Son funeral home, Lucan, until Mon. Oct. 12 when it was taken to St. Patrick's church Biddulp h for requiem high mass at 9 am with Father F. J. Bricklin officiating. Interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs Harry' Loyens, Pat Crunican, Chris Hessells, Garfield Gar- rett, Bud Murphy and Emanuel Alderis. Prayers were said at the fu- neral home Sunday evening at 8:30 pm. Besides her husband, Mrs. Ivaseczko is survived by one son, Matthew at home and her mother, Mrs. Greta Frese of Germany. She was the former Lillian Frese and was born in Germany. She came to Canada 11 years ago. CGIT arrange for hat showing The new president of the Lucan-Clandeboye CGIT, Mar- ilyn Hearn, chaired the meeting in the UC schoolroom last Tues- day night. The meeting opened with a relay race led by Joan Lewis. Having received no reply re the sale of "Maw's Ho'ade Kan- dy", it was decided to inquire into the possibility of staging a fall hat show. The date of the annual basket drive was set for Saturday, Oct. 24. After a singsong led by the leader, Mrs. Murray Hodgins, Louise Cochrane, a jr. leader, continued her talk to thejuniors on "What it means to be a CGIT member", while Mrs. Jim Young continued her talk to the seniors on"ILove Life". Wendy Cronkite took the wor- ship service, the theme of which was "Doing right alone". Rec news BY J. E. BURT Well here I am again! AnOther Week has gone by and we haVe had our first weekend of Skat ing. Because of the short notice of this, I didn't expect as good a turn Oirt as we had. Good news travels faSt so the Children were eager be EiVerS and I would say they enjoyed themselves very much. It won't be too long now before every- thing will be at full swing by the way things are shaping Up. We Will have our usual free Skating for .06;40101 Child, ten Wednesday afterhOOng 2-3 Pm starting Oct. 21. So come on 'Motherst Bring the young fry out and teach them to skate if necessary. We had another odd crowd out to our usual Saturday night dance: SIX TIMES as fast as average use demands with the new FOR DETAILS CALL vain vd ANGLICAN WA The senior branch of the Anglican WA held its meeting at the home of Mrs. Wm. Brown- Jee with Mrs. Will Haskitt and Mrs. Harvey Hodgins as assis- tant hostesses last Wednesday. The president Mrs. Frank Hardy presided and took the worship service with the 18 members and the rector, the Rev. E. 0. Lancaster, each assisting in the Scripture lesson by reading a verse in turn. It was decided not to partici- pate in the "Cent a day" pro- ject. Programs were distri- buted on the women's workshop sponsored by the Deanery of West Middlesex to be held Wed- nesday, October 14 inSt. John's Parish Hall, Strathroy. The meeting was turned over to the educational convener, Mrs. Harold Hodgins, who gave a talk on "Prayer" under five headings: adoration, confes- sion, thanksgiving, intercession and petition. Mrs. Erwin Scott offered her home for the November meet- ing. THANKSGIVING SERVICES The members of Lucan UC held their ThankSgiVing ChtirCh service SiiiidaY With a capacity attendance filling every seat. Speaking on, "Where Man Sots GOd", Rev. AleX Rapson Of Hyatt Ave., London (formerly Of Exeter) was the &eat speak- er. The YPU were responsible for the church deCorationS. Thanksgiving was also the theine in the Anglian Church service, when the Rev. Lancaster chose his text, "What lack I yet?" The junior choir is holding a bake sale in the Parish Hall Sat. Oct. 17, at 2 Pm to raise Money for new hyMn books: The date of the Little itelP-, 1.,, cIlttk;<P,ft\O;' 111111 -I LI 11 '11 7514A dF PIONEER SAWS LTD, PETERBOROUGH, CANADA EQUIPMENT WISE FARMERS INSIST ON PIONEER BACKACHE? 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