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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-07-05, Page 51 LOOKING BACKWARD THROUGH THE SENTINEL FILES 75 YEARS AGO On Friday, June 26, 140 loyal supporters of the Sepoy Lacrosse Club journeyed to Kincardine by special train for the purpose of witnessing our boys' second victory in the C.L.A. In this they were not disappointed for when the referee called time the score stood 6 - 3 in favour of Lucknow. The victory is more important in view of the fact that Kincardine has not been beaten on their own grounds for 18 years and that ten of the Lucknow team were raised in Lucknow. • The most important event a which has occurred in the history of the Tiffin Method- ist Church on the White- church circuit for many years was the laying .of the corner stone of the new church on June 18, Haying will 'start in many places this week. The crop will be lighter than usual owing to prolonged drought in the early part of the season. The prospects for wheat, peas , and oats are very good. Fruit of all kinds promise an abundant crop. 50 YEARS AGO The Dominion Day cele- bration drew a big crowd to Lucknow on Monday, July 2. The town was decorated with coloured lights and a profu- sion of flags and streamers; a massive arch of evergreens spanned Campbell Street at Inglis. Splendid band music was supplied unsparingly by the Waterloo Musical Society band. There was three gam- es of ladies softball and one of real baseball in the afternoon when the men's team played Goderich. A horse-shoe pitching contest proved to be of great interest. A band tattoo and fireworks in the evening ended another to the long list of splendidly successful cele- brations held in Lucknow. The Dominion Day cele- bration had a tragic ending for the family of Thomas Hill of Langside, Kinloss Town- ship as the morning follow- ing, the only son, John, was found dead in his car, just where he had driven it into the garage. He had been shot through the head and on the seat beside him lay a revolver from which the fatal bullet evidently had been fired, County police investig- ated and an inquest will be held. The deceased had been its Lucknow the evening of July 2 and had remained at the street dance until the crowd dispersed and then drove home in his car. On the street he had been chatting with frie4nds and appeared to be enjoying the prevailing spirit of fun. 25 YEARS AGO During the past week, the fire siren was moved from "Standpipe Hill" to a new location at the rear of the Fire Hall on Main Street. The change of location is accom- panied by a modernizing of the fire alarm system. In case of fire, the telephone call number is 100. When this number is "plugged in" at the telephone switchboard it automatically sets off the fire siren, which continues to wail until the arrival of the . first fireman at the hall. A telephone has been installed at the Fire Hall and there the location of the fire is learned. A large number of friends and members of neighbour- ing Auxiliary attended the 60th anniversary of the Langside Presbyterian W.M.S. auxiliary in the church on June 23. Lucknow held its first band tattoo in several years spon- sored by the Lucknow Pipe Band under the lights at the ball diamond which was used as the parade ground. In full kilt, Neil MacCallum was on hand to thoroughly enjoy the airs which he once played so well himself. Neil has been crippled by rheumatism for several years. He is the only living member of the original Lucknow Pipe Band. Mendelssohn's wedding march played at 1911 wedding in Lochalsh Editor's Note: This wedding took place in the "parlor" of the farm home at Lochalsh now owned and occupied by Mr., and Mrs. Finlay MacDonald. CAMPBELL - MacDONALD The home of Mrs. Finlay McDonald, Lochalsh, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday ev- ening, January 18th, when her eldest daughter, Isabel, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony. to Mr. John Bradley Campbell of Hamil- ton. Miss Sadie Harris played Mendelssohn's wedding march to the sounds of which, the bridal party marched down stairs and into the spacious parlor, where a beautiful arch of evergreens had been prepared. The bride came in leaning on the farm of her brother, Mr. T. McDonald, who gave her away. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. J. S. Hardy of Lochalsh, in the presence of about one hun- dred and twenty neighbours and friends. Miss Belle McKenzie of Granum, Alber- ta, acted as bridesmaid, while Mr. Croot of Hamilton, supported the groom. Miss Selena McDonald, niece of the bride, acted as flower girl. Miss Flora McDonald of Brushstreet, received at the door, and was dressed in black silk. The bride looked most charming in a costume of white Duchess Satin, and a tulle veil with orange blos- soms. She carried a shower bouquet of white .roses. The bridesmaid, who carried a lovely bouquet of carnations, wore a mauve silk dress with cream over lace. The groom's gift to the bride was a beautiful pearl necklace set with diamonds; td the bridesmaid, an eben- oid toilet set, brush, comb and mirror; and to Miss Sadie Harris, a napkin ring. Miss Maude Harris sang a solo while the register was being signed, after which, the wedding party betook themselves to the dining room, where a sumputuous repast awaited them. After supper, the tables were cleared out and every- thing made ready for a night's merriment. Lunch was served about two o'clock, after which everyone went into the dancing with renewed vigor, and not until 8.15 in the morning, did the graceful Scotch dancers tread their last measure. The bride's travelling cos- tume was a blue tailored suit and a blue beaver hat to match, and a lovely set of Mink furs. The bride, who is one of Ashfield's.mest highly esteemed young ladies, re- ceived numerous costly and useful presents, which them- selves testified to her popu- - larity. After a brief honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Campbell will be living in Hamilton where they have a business. Their friends here and elsewhere, unite in wishing them a long life and happiness. ' Letters to the editor CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 tem. Let us assume that a. local man has a million dollars safely tucked away in the local bank. The bank guarantees him say $100,000 interests annually. The gov- ernment, after taking its share, leaves the man $45,000 annually to enjoy life. The man goes to Florida and" do nothing else than basking in the sun. Let us consider a commit- tee of five local men who are not skirting their responsib- ility towards the people of Lucknow. They decide to approach p. new local man who, they heard, was once part of a team of technicians studying high productivity methods at Syracuse Univer- sity, Syracuse, N.Y. The five local men after explaining their concern . about the local standstill complain that all able people are not farming are obliged to go out of town to find work." Can you suggest permanent new bus- iness for the town," they ask. The man consents and explains about a specialized fabricating shop servicing and the recreational industry and the heavy construction industry. Let us assume that the capital of the new Lucknow Company they agree to set up amounts to $1,000,000. In general terms, let us now see what that million will provide yearly. There is a land and a building and the right zoning to secure. The technician has an acre of land outside Lucknow and he knows how to build and erect prefabricated steel buildings which he services too. "That will be my share in the venture," he says. The five investors also agree to look after his salary as part-owner manager. Then the monthly expenses are considered. Let us read about the main expenses: all other salaries and wages. Advertising. Rent of special equipment. Delivery expenses. Supplies. Telephone and telegraph. Other utilities. Insurances. Machinery purchase. Main- tenance. Legal and profes- sional fees. Safety equip- ments. Special accounts for Unionized agreements such as Pension plan, Industry funds. Welfare. Medical plan. Social security. U.I. C's payments, disability in- surance etc. etc. Some other costs are considered: Fixtures and equipment. Decorating and remodelling. Installation of fixtures (boilers, compres- sors, tanks, etc. etc.). Inven- tory. Deposits with Public utilities. More legal and professional fees. Licences and permits. Pollution con- trol by-laws. Environmental by-laws. Advertising and promotion for opening. Ac- counts .. receivable. Parking lot etc. etc. Then the system wants its share too. Namely, short term loans payment. Incorp- oration under provincial law and federal law. Federal cor- poration tax. _Provincial corp- oration tax. Personal income tax. Federal sales tax. Feder- al excise tax. Ontario sales tax. Municipal taxes. Let us not forget the Products stan- dards, in example: Under- writers Laboratories of Can- ada. Department of consum- ers and Corporate affairs and the Department of Health, etc. etc. When fabrication is finally at full blast, the five invest- ors and the technician might look ahead provided there is no labour problems and provided creditors pay in time, All told, the maximum returns of the new Lucknow Company (50 persons or more) provides 15% yearly returns on the million invest- ed (12% or less is actually the case) or $150,000. Which we must divide by six, A grandiose $25,000 returns yearly for a $200,000 invest- CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesdey, July $, 1978 -Page 5 74he column that's read for a purpos . . Iklik by Scotty Hamilton Mail your problems to "Impact' cid .i, 's paper All letters will be answered provided a stamped addressed envelope rs enclosed. Some of general intereSt will be published. Letters must be signed but we will NOT reveal your identity. NQ P ONE CALLS PLEASE "These Questions antl.Answers based on Ontario Law, are published to inform and not to advise. No one should try to apply or interpret the law without the aid and advice of s trained expert who knows the facts, since the facts of each case may change the application of the law." A Syndicated Canadian Newspaper Feature LETE FLOWER SERVICE DESIGNERS TO SERVE YOU QUICKLY & EFFICIENTLY - DAILY DELIVERY TO ° LUCKNOW TEESWATER BRUSSELS. GORRIE & ALL POINTS IN BETWEEN COUNT ON OUR EXPERIENCE TO SERVE YOU WITH THE VERY REST IN FLORAL PROOUL TS LEWIS FLOWERS 357-3880 135 FRANCES WINGHAM n SEPOY DRIVE-IN Restaurant • FULL COURSE MEALS • DAILY SPECIALS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon. -Sat. 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. SUN. 10 A.M.-MIDNIGHT LUCKNOW 528-2034 Last Mother's Day 1 received a tropical orange tree and in early June --the leaves,. started dropping then the oranges fell off! . I phoned the florist where it was purchased and complained and they sent someone to get it and have it re -potted, that was last June and 1 haven't -seen the tree since! I've been in constant touch with the store • since then, but keep getting the run around, and I can never get a hold of the owner as he has other business interests. Can you help me please? The owner claims he has been awaiting a shipment from Florida but due to the cold weather there, it has never arrived. He 'has promised to deliver. you a new tree PERSONALLY as soon as he gets them. C. A. BECKER EQUIPMENT LIMITED Sales Service Rentals Field test a new '86 tractor to -day! LUCKNOW 529-7993 I read in your IMPACT column some time ago where credit ratings were made available upon request. 1 was interested in knowing what they had on file so 1 wrote the Stratford office. After two weeks with no reply I phoned them, only to be told that, no information was available unless I called in person at their office. Probably the reason that they would refuse to divulge any information over the phone, was' because they had no way of knowing that your call was a genuine one. I don't think you will encounter any problem when you visit them in person and can prove your identity, however, if you should, please let me know and I'll pursue the matter further.