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The Brussels Post, 1981-08-26, Page 3T e Golley homestead 127 years in family Continued from page 2 Bill, Annie, Margaret, Belle, ana Minnie grew up on this homestead. Grandfather told me that on Sundays he and his family would go down through the trees to the trail to see how much of the road, now No. 4 highway, had been built through the week. Oxen, axes, and men were the road builders. They were many months blazing the trail and creating a road that passed their 200 acre farm. Two or three older ones in the family walked to Bodmin, on the 5th concession of Morris, (about 10 km.) once or twice a month fot their mail. AN ORCHARD I pull back the window drapes and look out south along the second concession and try to imagine a log house there where remains of an old orchard now stand. Grandfather's good memory served him well over the years. So often he referred to the log house standing where my Grandmother's raspberry patch grew, that I pictured it many times in my imaginat- ion and to this day I almost feel that I saw it there too. As the family grew up, my great grandfather Joseph built the large white brick house that still stands today. Grandfather said they plan- ned on building a main room with two bedrooms and an upstairs. Someone had cal- culated the amount of brick very poorly, for less than one half was used for the front structure. Wood was cheap and very plentiful so another huge room, complete with' upstairs was added to the front part. Brick was still left, so a shed, that covered the well and cistern as well as holding a great amount of wood was added to use up the brick. By this time the Golleys had built themselves a mansion with six bed- rooms. Stories from my Grand- father's generation sparked" my imagination and brought forth many questions. Great Aunt Minnie Williams, the youngest, once walked to visit her cousins, the Bee- crofts doWn the tenth conces- sion of East Wawanosh. (What a distance! Who would walk so far today?) like all children, she played too long and was hurrying home in the twilight. She heard cries like a baby. Along the closely treed con- cession, a wildcat was jump- ing from one tree top to the next. My heart missed a beat as I pictured her out-running, this monster to the road, where No. 4 highway is today. THE BIG HOUSE My grandfather married my grandmother, Martha Cassels, in 1884, and took up residence in what was to be later referred to as "the big house". A few yards away, a. small frame house was built for my great grandparents. This house was built for my great grandparents but housed various members of different generations over the years. This house is very vivid in my memories for I was born in this cosy, little doll house and lived there until I was eight years old. My father Robert and his sister Mary grew up here. Many good times with happy family gatherings, christen- ings, birthdays, anniversar- ies and wedding took place in the big house. Often all six bedrooms were filled with friends and guests. My grandmother was a beautiful vocalist and even I can remember the sing-songs around the piano when her brothers came home from the States to visit. When father married my Mother, Ida Abram, the "little house" was once again cleaned and re-decor- ,ated for the young bridal couple. So often I heard my mother' say, how happy she was sewing chintz, curtains, covering and cushions for chairs and making a cosy home. It ,was in this dear little house that I was born, also my brothers Clarence, the present owner of the farm and Jim who lives in the next farm east. Following a tragic accident when my Grandmother died from severe burns, again the houses were switched and our family moved into the "big house". This time the "little house" was abandon- ed to be rebuilt later into a shed. In the "big house", my brother Glenn, who now farms in Morris township, and my sister Grace were born. Our dear neighbours to the east were Findlater's who had purchased the farm from the McCurdy's,- the original settlers. Later Dad purchased this farm. My brother Jim who married Mildred Souch, lives here. To the east Of Jim, his son Barry of the fifth generation, marr- ied-to Frances Vandenbroek lives. Their five-year old son Michael, makes the sixth generation of Golleys that have romped and played in the "big house". With the dust cloth in my hand, I finished the room. Before I left, my eyes swept past the six generations and I counted again. I thought Great Grandfather's eyes had an approving glance. Was he pleased I had • absorbed and remembered at least a little of the history of the Golley Homestead, this year to boast of 127 years in one name? Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 887.6645 The Tweedsmuir Commit- tee of the Cranbrook Wo- men's Institute held an open house for the community on Thursday, August 6, in the afternoon and evening. The history of Cranbrook was displayed through various Tweedsmuir books, farm his- tories and history books. The regular monthly meet- ing of the W. I. was held that evening, Mrs. Frank Work- man presiding. A committee was formed to organize cat- ering for a wedding in Octo- ber. We were asked to gather more recipes from the com- munity for a cookbook we are planning to put together. Four ladies from our com- munity will be attending 4-H training school, Mrs. G. Els- ton, Mrs. J. Vanass, Mrs. J. Minielly, and. Mrs. B. van Donkersgoed. The meeting was then turned over to Mrs. Tom Baker who gave a report Correspondent MRS. ALLEN McCALL 887-667 The gathering of the Short- reed clan was held on Sunday, August 16 at the home of Mack and Janet Webster and family of Var- na. There were about 40 relatives present from Lon- don, Blyth, Toronto, Wing- ham, Egmondville, Wing- ham and Walton. After an afternoon of visiting a smor- gasbord supper was enjoyed. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Achil- les and family of Bellwood visited during the weekend with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roily Achilles. The general U.C.W. will hold ajoint meeting with all units, September 2 at the church. Guest speaker to be Carolyn of the district annual meet- irig, The roll call was to show or tell of a prized possession or hobby, an interesting col- lection. Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Mrs. Jack Conley, Mrs. John Vanass and Mrs. Clare Veifch served lunch. Mrs. John A. Perrie accom- panied Mr. and Mrs. David Perrie, Walton, for a visit to Carleton Place, Ottawa, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Eldo.h Wick, Patti and John of Marathon, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ross Engel and• other rela- tives. Mr. and Mrs. Bert van Donkersgoed had their family home for the weekend, Gen- ald from Ottawa, Christine from .Guelph, and Bernice, London. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Play- ford and family,,Thorold, spent the past week with Mr, and Mrs. Howard Mitchell', Adolf Petti and daughter Marianna spent the weekend with them. (Fraser) Sullivan who works with children. This meeting will recognize the year of the disabled. Everyone plan to attend. Allison and Leslie Traviss of • Waterloo spent the week with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. HerlyTraviss., They returned home with their parents Dr. and Mrs. Brian Traviss on the weekend. Brett Moffett son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Moffett of Guelph spent the week before at the Tiaviss home. There will be a Squirt ball tournament this weekend both. Saturday and Sunday at the Walton Ball Park. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hackwell and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Traviss visited on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Barry Marshall at Comma. THE BRUSSELS POST, AUGUST '26, 1981— A3 Cranbrook history displayed by WI to interested public Shortreed clan meets near Varna at Websters Gorrie ladies hear worker from India Correspondent MRS. GEORGE BROWN 335.3424 A number of ladies attend- ed the Brethern in Christ meeting on Thursday evening• in Fordwich to hear Miss Gulabi McCarty of Bangalore India tell of her work with the Youth for Christ in Banga- lore; and enjoyed the pictures of India also the social time following, PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Coul= ter and family spent 'the weekend at Green Acres Carty at Kitchener. Mrs. Murray Edgar accom- panied Mr, and Mrs. George Cameron of Stoney Creek and John Cameron of Toronto home after visiting at the homes of Mrs. Glad. Edgar and Mrs. Harvey Adams and other relatives and friends in the comniuriity. Mr. and Mrs. las. Austin. Jeffrey and Derek of Elmira Visited Sunday with Mrs, Win. Austin. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Edgar of Listoweh Mr, and Mrs. Steven Edgar and Adam of Gorrie R.R. 2, were supper guests of Mrs., Glad, Edgar. Mr. Earl. Toner undervvent surgery in St. Josephs Hos- pital in London on Thursday. Mrs. BrUce Campbell, Christopher and John Rich- ard of Kitchener spent a few days with her parents Mrs., and Mrs. Jack Leppington. Mrs. Walter Tarr of Harriston and Mrs. Frank Leppington of Fordwich visited Sunday at the same Mine. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Smith spent Sunday at the home of MT. and Mrs. Aleck Smith of St, Marys. Duane Smith of London is holidaying with his grandparents this week. Cadet Warrant Officer 2nd class Kevin Stewart son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stewart R.R. 2 Gorrie returned home after successfully completing six weeks training at Camp Borden in the Mobile Support Equipment Operation Cdtitie. Mr. Fred COulter's family celebrated his 91st birthday With a picnic in the tistowel Park on Sunday with approx-' imately 35 attending. Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon I Shantz of Stouffyille; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Johnston and Mrs. Laverne Martin of Dun- gannon; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Norris and family of Harris- ton; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Burford of Stratford; Misses Karen and Julie Shantz of Joliette, Que.; Miss Lavina Martin i Elmira; Mr. Leo. Ruttan of Fordwich, were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. Robin Bolander. Mr. and Kett Underwood and Mt. and Mrs. Jas. Foster of Galt have returned from' a three week; trip to visit Mrs. Win,• Thurlovv and other relatives at McAdam, N.B. Mr. and Mrs. Max Bell and Mr. and Mrs. George Hetherington attended the Graduating party for David. Hanna at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hanna of Teeswater on Satur- day evening. David is a graduate of Ridgetown Agri- culture College. Mrs. Cecil Grainger has returned home after visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Grainger of Waterloo. Miss Lynda Acheson of Monkton ReR, I is visiting her uncle and aunt Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Ash. • ri 0.1.4. 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