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medical prospects.
During this time he could often
be seen travelling the countryside
on. a horseback in the company of
Micmac Indians and playing the
flute while they helped him gather
geological specimens. •
-
His 'published treatises on
• geology established his reputation
and from 1838 to 1842 he served as
geologist for the govern ment of
Nova Scotia. His optimistic reports
about various mineral deposits led
several speculators to rush into
ventures that went bankrupt.
Gesner was held responsible! He
opened a museum of his artifacts in
Saint John, and when it failed, his
creditors accepted the collection in
place of payment. Many of Ges
ner's pieces formed part of the
foundation of the New Brunswick
Museum. .
Gesner returned to medical prat-
se--in--Cornwallis; devoting---his--
spare time to scientific experiments,
and pursuing his interest in refining
hydrocarbons.
At an 1846 lecture in Prince
Edward Island, He introduced a
substance. he called "keroselain"
after a Greek word meaning "wax •
oil". It was a clear, white oil that he
distilled from the treated vapours of
heated coal:
Candles, .whale oil and other
illuminants of the day. produced
dingey light and greasy, odorous
smoke. "Burning fluid" composed.
of turpentine and alcohol produced
a bright light, often accompanied by
explosions.
Gesner's . oil could be handled
easily and burned with, a brilliant
yellow light that produced almost
no smoke.
In 1854, Gesner secured and sold
his patents. Wealthy developers in
Long Island, N.Y., set up a factory
under his guidance, and "kerosene"
became the most successful ,lamp
oil ever produced.
Unfortunatelybusiness was not
his strong suit, and in the late 1850s
Gesner found himself released from
his_ 'position as the company
chemist.
Abraham Gesner ' =- a true
Canadian geflus --'died in 1864.
His other inventions included char-
coal briquets, asphalt paving, wood
preservative and insulated electrical
wire.
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Tools stolen from area residence
There were a number of tools
stolen from a residence at RR 2, W,
Wawanosh Twp., sometime bet-
ween June 16 and 30, 1993. Stolen
were the following: one 7" Black'
and Decker disk sander; one 30
Amp Moto Master battery charger;
one 1/2" Black and Decker drill;
one 3/8" Black and Decker drill.
Break, enter and theft
A diamond engagement ring went
missing from a residence at L9 C10
Ashfield Twp. residence that was
broken into during 11 a.m. June 2.
and 2:15 p..m. June 3, 1993.
The thief made off with the
following items: one• diamond
SOUTH KINLOSS
by RuthiBuchmeier
A community bridal shower was
held at South Kinloss Church hall
on Saturday in honor of Katrina
Howald. Anne Guy and Anita El-
liott assisted with opening and
displaying gifts.
A girlfriend bridal shower wa
held in Windsor for Heather Mac-
Dougall on Saturday.
The community extends sym-
pathy to Ruth and Don Bell and to
Mrs. Steer of Lucknow on the death
of Ruth's sister's (Margaret) hus-
band Fred Woodley of London.
Olive Needham and Nancy
Maclntyre and Helen went to Barrie
to visit with Heather MacIntyre.
Ira and Elizabeth Dickie•,visited
Elizabeth's sister Sarah Townson of
Sudbury. Bessie Maulden accom-
panied the Dickies and visited her
friend in Sudbury.
Taylor Mali returned home from
holidays in. Texas with his aunt,.
uncle and cousins. Taylor and his
grandmother from St. Catherine's
travelled together.
engagement 'ring 14 k white and
yellow gold band with one large
diamond in the centre and two
small diamonds on each side: one
wedding ring, 14 k white and yel-
low gold; one white switch box for
TV and VCR; and Sega Genesis
and two controllers; two Genesis
games; one green colored, gas
powered Weed Eater OCR -70).
Saw stolen
A thief stole a Craftsman 10 "
Mitre Saw with the name Ross
Hallam engraved on the bottom, of
it from a garage at a residence at
L22 C6, Goderich Twp. This theft
took place between June 30 and
July 3. 1993.
Mischief
• On July 6, 1993, at about 9:45
p.m., an eastbo.und vehicle on Hwy.
8 near the Holmesville ball park
had its window shattered by a
stone. The driver, who received
stitches just below the left eye, felt
that the stone must have been
thrown as there wereno other
vehicles in the area at the time.
If you have information about
these or any other crimes call
Crime Stoppers of Huron County,
1-800-265-1777, and you could
receive a reward up to $1,000.
Remember Crime doesn't pay,
but Crime 'Stoppers does.
Shoot
results
There were nine tables of Shoot
at the drop in Centre. Results are as
follows: .
High lady: Lois Chamney.
Low lady: Betty Ritchie,
High man: Stuart Chamney. •
Low man: Andy Scott.
Most shoots: Stella Tilbrook.
Crime deterrent needed
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authorities - for life.
Surety of sentence is a long -
needed deterrent to crime in
Canada.
The real story in the
Homolkaifease case is that
Canada's criminal justice system
itself is being . put on trial.
Canadians deserve much more
accountability from their investment
in the Criminal Courts of Canada.
The wishes and wisdom of law-
abiding, citizens need to fall on ears
of a government that listens, not
ignores!
Sincerely,
Concerned .Reformers.
Len Lobb, Clinton; Karl
Campbell, Goderich; Arthur
Whilsmith, Zurich; Leslie King,
Goderich; Marjorie Pike, Wingham;
Doug Fines, Goderich; Barbara
Carbert, Wingham; Tom Cornwall,
Wingham
Gesner travelled countryside on horseback
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Music by Sound.Proof
Tickets $5.00 each
Time 9 - 1
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Giant barbecue and dance
The Huron Country Playhouse
• Foundation announces a giant
Country Barbecue and Bam
Dance, Sunday, July 25 on the
_-.gcounds9.Lthe_playhousestarting
at 5 p.m.
This event is planned as a
mid -summer fundraiser for HCP
and will include activities for the
whole family including pony
rides, Big V baby feeding and
changing tent, face painting, Big
V maze and hot dogs for the
kids. Adults will enjoy bar-
becued beef and pork, square
dancing, line 'dancing, and an
"achv-breaky" dance contest
Tickets are available from the.
Playhouse Box Office (238-
6000), the Playhouse Foundation
Office, Big V Drug Stores in
Grand Bend, Exeter and North
Gate, Sarnia and in London call
Jean at 471-8409.
LUCKNOW
DISTRICT
COMMUNITY
CENTRE
Lions Bingo.
July 25/93
Saturdly, July 24/93 •
Kevin Dell,ng'St Darlene Kikkert
Friday & Saturday, July 30 &' 31
Craft Festival
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July
' Friday 16-23
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m. '
Wedding
Reception
for
Lisa Feagan
and
Greg Nicholson
July 24, 1993
9:00prn- 1:00 am
Knights of
Columbus Centre,
Goderich