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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-05-27, Page 8Page S'Wingbam Advance -Tim s, Thursday, May 27, 1965 Key -Operated Locks Used Since 2000 BC Riddles, typewriters and pianos all have their own r.ari- ety of keys --but the keys with the most fascinating history be- long, appropriately, in backs. Archaeological evlctenee indicates that key -operated locks were used in Egypt as early as 2000 R.C, A large wooden key with wooden pegs, resembling an oversized tooth- brush, was used to activate corresponding wooden pins or "tumblers" in the lock which controlled the movement of the bolt, thus the locking or unlocking of the gates. Lifting the large wooden key raised the tumblers flush with the top of the bolt, which was then free to be withdrawn from its staph, the key itself serving as a handle. The (reeks used a somewhat simpler arrangement of key, holt and larch strings, hut their lock could be operated from either side of the door. The large metal key to this Greek lock was, in shape and size, much like a reaper's sickle -- and was carried crooked over the shoulder. Cutting a key "bit" in a specific pattern was an idea developed by the. Romans when they invented warded locks -- the most frequently used secur- ity devices until the nineteenth century. These locks consisted of a series of wards or obstacles which the key must pass in or- der to move the bolt into a locked or unlocked position. Since the Romans wore togas which had no pockets, Roman ladies wore their keys on their fingers in the shape of "ring keys'. The reverse ends of these keys were often used as signers. Men frequently had "key -boys" to carry their heavy bunch of keys to home, business orgovern- ment office. Christianity utilized --and has preser%ed--the key as a spiritual symbol. Christ passed the keys of Heaven to the Apost- le Peter to symbolize Peter's assumption of authority and re- sponsibility (Matthew, XVI, 19). Thus did Peter assume the lead- ership of tate Christian Church, and thus did his key become the symbol of Papal power, What is believed to he the first "skeleton" or "master" key was found in the ruins of Pom- peii; a locksmith made it about tit) A, n. to unlock all his client's doors with one key, In the medieval period, the housewife's key symbolized her right ro obligate her husband in the market place, within the framework of household needs. If she became a widow, the housewife could free her- self from the debts of the es- tate by putting this symbolic key on the Kier or into the cof- fin or tomb of her deceased husband. During this same period, in the act of feudal investiture, the liege roan or vassal receiv, ed a key fromhislord, symbolic of the transfer to the vassal of certain rights to the lord's es- tate. This tradition survives to- day in the symbolic act of "handing over the keys" during property transfer ceremonies, Ever have trouble fitting your door key into the lock on a dark night? The medieval householder had the answer:his entrance door lock was fitted with a V-shaped key guide so he could locate the keyhole easily while sober or otherwise. in 1415, Isabelle of Bavaria had a lock made to protect the apartments of her ladies-in- waiting from intruders, This lock required five different keys to open it? Henry the Second of France made things easier for himself. He placed three separate locks on the door of the apartment occupied by his mistress. Each lock worked only with its own special key, but King Henry operated all three locks with his Majesty's single master key, a very early instance of the principle of master -keying a series of locks. In the 19th century, lock- smiths brought forth many new designs and patterns which they thought would frustrate burglars. Most of these locks were so complicated and expensive that they were entirely impractical for use in the average home. In June, 1865, Linus Yale Jr., patented a metal cylinder lock which reapplied the an- cient Egyptian wooden tumbler principle. This lock, with mo- dern improvetnents, is now registered in 88 countries as the Yale Pin -Tumbler Cylinder Lock. Modern pin -tumbler locks are unequalled in their resistance to picking and in their capacity for key changes. Although the richest kings of antiquity could command the finest artisans ro create locks for them, the average home- owner today carries with him a key vastly smaller and more compact than those of the an- cient Pharaohs. This key pro- vides him with security that Emperors would have envied. 500 MINERAL SPRINGS Czechoslovakia possesses great natural wealth. One- third of her territory is covered by forests and she has 500 min- eral springs and scores of spa towns, including Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad), Europe's largest. HAVING THE CAR SERVICED REGULARLY AT WINGHAM MOTORS HELPS BALANCE THE BUDGET COSTLY REPAIR BILLS DUE TO NEGLECTED CARE AND MAIN- TENANCE ARE AVOIDED. IT'S MUCH EASIER ON THE BUDGET WHEN YOU LET US TAKE CARE OP YOUR CAR TROUBLES BE. PORE THEY HAPPEN, DRIVING IS A PLEASURE TOO, WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING SMOOTH- LY. STOP IN AND SEE US SOON. Wingham Motors PHONE 357-2720 "And 1 will give unto thee the keys of the ized Peter's assumption of leadership over kingdom of heaven," Jesus told Peter the Christian Church. (Matthew 16:19). This transfer symbol- —Print courtesy of Yale & Towne. Joan Redman Wed At Sacred Heart Joseph Redman gave his daughter, Joan Louise, in mar- riage on Saturday at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, when she became the bride of James Martin Moore. Rev. J. Mooney officiated and Reg Bitton was the organ- ist. The church was decorated with white and pink mums. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Joseph Redman of Wingham and the groom's pa- rents are Mr. and Mrs. William Moore of London. The bride wore a floor - length gown of peau de soie featuring a round neckline, lily -point sleeves, a controlled skirt trimmed with guiper lace and small bow at the waist, The skirt fell into a chapel train. Her headdress was a clus- ter of roses with tulle leaves and inserted stems of pearls. A bouffant three-tier silk illusion veil fell from the headpiece. She carried a white prayer book crested with pink roses, and white satin streamers. Maid of honor for her sister, Miss Pauline Redman of Kitch- ener, wore a street -length dress of aqua bemberg organza over rayon taffeta with a de- tachable overskirt and a small bow at the waist, Her head- piece was a bow of rayon or- ganza with a circular veil of nylon tulle. She carried a cas- cade of white shasta daisies, The bridesmaids, Miss Reta Redman of Windsor, sister of the bride and Miss Linda Wheildon of Wingham wore gowns identical to that of the maid of honor. Susan Wismer, Goderich, niece of the bride was flower girl. Her dress of white sparkle organza had a round neck, el - how -length puff sleeves and a cummerbund of aqua organza. She carried a small bouquet of shasta daisies centred with a pink rose. Her headpiece was a white velvet bow. Brent Davidson of Wingham was best man, The ushers were Gerald Belanger of Wingham and Gordon Leeson of Windsor. The bride's nephew, Terry Nes- bitt of Wingham, was ring - bearer. At the reception at Danny's Restaurant following the wed- ding, the bride's mother re- ceived the guests wearing a brown lace dress with three- quarter sleeves and a beige, brown and gold straw hat. Her corsage was bronze mums. The groom's mother wore a three-piece turquoise brocaded suit with white accessories. She wore a corsage of white and pink mums. For a wedding trip to Nia- gara Falls and northern United States, Mrs, Moore changed to a beige and brown tweed suit with white accessories and a pale blue coat with light blue hat. Flet corsage was pink roses. Guests were present from Wingham, Goderielt, London, Kitchener, Sarnia, Windsor, Hanover and Jackson, Mich. Porch and Patio Hanging Baskets BY A. R. BUCKLEY Plant Research Inst. Long festoons of flowers hanging from the rafters of your carport or from posts of your entrance lights bring visions of Victoria, B.C., and seem only possible in that mild and cool. climate. Many plants will per- form this function in Eastem Canada, either in shade or full sun, provided attention is paid to the construction of the bas- ket and the cultivation of the plants in it. The first consideration is the basket itself. Garden supply houses usually carry a line of ready-made baskets of wire or molded polyethylene plastic. You can make one yourself from wire netting or number 12 guage wire. If the baskets are custom-built you should attach a metal dishpan to the bottom in order to catch water and prevent dripping. Some lining is necessary to keep the soil from washing out. With ready- made baskets you can use poly- ethylene plastic as a lining at the bottom. The best way is to take dried coarse sphagnum moss and mold it into the shape of a bird's nest. If polyethylene is used to keep in moisture or to prevent dripping, fit it around inside the moss. The mixture should consist of two parts of good soil, one part of sand, and one part of peat moss. To each bushel of this mixture add a tablespoon of a commercial fertilizer such as 6-9-6. Planting of the baskets may be done as soon as the weather is warm enough outside, When the lower half of the basket has been lined with moss and filled with soil, push through a few plants to grow out from the sides. Now finish filling with the compost to one inch from the top. The rim of the basket may be made more solid by mixing one part of clay soil and one part of straw and puddling this with water to form a ce- ment -like material. Then spread it around the rim. After planting, stand the plants in the shade or in the basement for a day or so until they become established. Give good attention to wa- tering all summer since soil in a basket dries out very quickly. Liquid fertilizer should be applied every two or three weeks in the form of 20-20-20 fertilizer at the rate of 2 tea- spoons to a gallon of water. PLANTS FOR THE SHADE' Strawberry geranium, trades- cantia, Kenilworth ivy, achi- menes, philodendrons, trailing tuberous begonias, colurnneas, patience plants, cup -and -sau- cer vine, glory vine (Eccremo- carpus scalier), black-eyed Su- san vine (Thunbergia alata), English ivy, creeping Jenny and ivy -leaved geranium all do well in a shady place. PLANTS FOR SUN Almost any pendulousplants will succeed where they get the full sunshine. The follow- ing are good examples: hanging bellflower, Sapphire lobelia, variegated ground -ivy, balcony and cascade types of petunia, nasturtiums, lantana, Bijou dwarf sweet peas, Royal En- sign, dwarf morning glory, German ivy and creeping zin- nia. Some of these plants must be brought inside for the winter if you wish to keep them from year. to year. The easiest ones to give you a quick start are nasturtiums, dwarf sweet peas, dwarf morning glory, glory vine and creeping zinnia. The seeds of these plants may be sown directly in the basket at the beginning of May, Plants in hanging baskets do not need to be just those that hang down. You can also use upright plants. By varying com- binations and changing plants from year to year you can de- velop this project into a very interesting hobby. The famous Appian Way from Rome to Capua was wide enough to permit wagons to pass one another. P. Vath Resigns Bd, Chairmanship The monthly meeting of Sacred heart School Board was held in the school town, chair"' ed by Peter Vath, with all mem- bers present, Considerable discussion took place on financing and the grant situation, which has been explained previously by In" spector W. A, Bulger, It wastbe general feeling of the board that the salary schedule was too low and since the meeting Mrs. Charles O'Malley of Teeswater, has been rehired as. principal, Mrs. William Kina- han of R. R, 2 Lucknow rehired for grades 1,2 and 3, and Mrs. William Daly of Clinton for grades 4,5 and 6 at the new improved schedule, The resignation of Peter Vath was accepted with regret and Rev,J. G,Mooney was no- minated to fill his position as chairman for the remainder of the year. ,Arrangements were made to. seed down the playground area and prepare for a ball diamond, football field, etc. Singe the meeting .considerable work has been done on the grounds and the board is grateful to those who contributed time and equipment, A parish meeting has been held to organize committees for a garden party on June 2B. The proceeds from this event are donated to the support of the separate school, Late one night a taxi pulled up and a Scotsman got out and began fumbling through his poc- kets, oo-kets, Finally, he handed the taxi driver a coin. "I've known folks to give a bit over," grumbled the driver. "Aye," replied the Scots- man, "that's the very reason 1 asked ye to stop under the street lamp. H EDiG FFER S C) (Wingham) Limited THE FRIENDLY STORE EVERYTHING FOR SUN AND SURF.. . TIME TO CHECK YOUR WARDROBE AND MAKE CERTAIN YOU'RE READY FOR A SUMMER OF FUN. 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