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Times-Advocate, 1983-05-25, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, May 25, 1983 Expert craftsman restores old instruments • .Lx UNUSUAL DECORATION — The only sail with organ pipes encircling the chimney Bob Cameron's antique store -workshop. building in Hen - has to be CHECK-UP -- Craftsman Bob ner workings of a jeweller's recently repaired. Cameron regulator checks the in - clock he has Keeping time with dock and keyboard Bob Cameron is a fortunate man. He earns his livelihood doing work he enjoys. Cameron can often be found in his antique store -workshop, surrounded by lovingly crafted timeless artifacts of a bygone era, bringing back to life old clocks, melodians, reed and pipe organs. Cameron has been "keep- ing time" in one way or another for most of his life. He took apart and repaired his first clock about, the same time as he began studying piano and organ with Miss Greta' Lammie. Cameron inherited an ap- titude for things mechanical from a flour miller -farmer and a grandfather who died. before his • grandson ever knew • him, yet lives on in falmily stories of his remarkable abilities and accomplishments. Cameron's skills were fur- ther honed through associa- tion with an organ builder in London. An innate talent, a great deal of reading and his years of experience have made Cameron an expert on pipe and 'reed organs. He believes the Doherty organs built. at Clinton (the only premises where organs have been continuously manufac- tured) were among the best ever produced. Bob Cameron has been associated with all three church pipe organs in Exeter. His friend built the one for the United Church, and the two men installed it in 1964. Cameron restored she one in thePresbyterian church four years ago, and was organist at the Anglican church for 20 years. Though it now needs repair. Cameron rates the Trivitt organ as one of the most magnificent tonally of any he has ever heard. "My mind is not only clos- ed but nailed shut about elec Shower in Cromarty Church By. MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN A large crowd attended the community shower for Mary Jane Templeman at Cromar- ty Church May 14. Mrs. John Miller chaired the evening which opened with a "honeymoon skit" with Karen Dolmage, Pam Waliace. Cathy Elliott. Pat Wallace and Ina Finlayson taking part. Stepdancing by Erin Richardson and Christena Miller was also enjoyed. Ab address of good Wishes was read and Mary Jane was the recipient of many lovely and useful gifts. Assisting the bride-to-be were her sisters, Ruth and Nancy and Mary Parsons. Mary Jane thanked everyone, inviting all to the open house Wednesday. May 25. Auxiliary meets Mrs.'Lloyd Miller presided for the May meeting of the Marian Ritchie Evening Aux- iliary on Tuesday evening in the church opening with a spring. poem..' Eleven members answered the roll - call with a verse beginning with their initial. Mrs: -Gordon Scott had the meditation 'taking her scrip- ture from the Psalms. Mrs. Duncan Scott gave a reading. "Your own Back Yard" and Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482-7103 Liberator Plus WASHER 61995 and trade No Sales Tax Washer R043500 • 5 Cycles – including Superwash • 2 Agitator Speeds - 2 Spin • Speeds • 5 Wash i Rinse Temperature Selections - • Easy -clean Filter . • Agitator -mounted fabric softener dispenser • Funnel type bleach dispenser • Bac Pac Information Centre Agitator Mounted Fabric Softener Dispenser Open Friday Evening till 9 p.m, We Do Our Own Service DRYSDALE MAJOR APPLIANCE CENTRE LTD. HPnioll "The Place To Buy 262-2728 Appliances" Cloud Mondays Mrs. John Templeman con- tributed two readings "You Know she's a Farmer's Wife" and "A Farmer's Prayer". Mrs. Larry Gardiner divid- ed the members into three groups for the study books on the South Pacific with each group dealing with problems and the reasons given later; During business a invita- tion to meet with the Hensall ladies June 13 was accepted. Cromarty is hosting the June conference on June 28 at 8 p.m. After much discussion it was decided to hold a attic and bake sale in the fall. Hibbert U('W Hibbert United Church Women entertained their friends from neighbouring women's groups of Cromarty and Kirkton at their May meeting in the Family Life Centre. - - Guests arrived to the -strains of Mrs. Joast Drosts' organ prelude, to be greeted by Mrs. Elma Dow and Mrs. Murray Christie. The evenings worship was conducted by Mrs. Wrm Mahon, Mrs. Russell Miller and Mrs. John Drake, after- which Mrs. Ross McPhail chaired the meeting. Featured program was a presentation by the Fearns, Rev. Wilfred and his wife Lucy who told about their years spent in Bermuda as minister on a pastoral charge. Their stories and beautiful pictures did much to bring alive this interesting island for the listeners. The June meeting has been rescheduled for Monday. June 6. Personals Mrs. Orpha Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Norris, Jill and Robert, Miss Ethel Ralkwell and Ray Ralkwell were guests at the Kuntz -Norris wedding and reception in Kit- chener. May 14. Recent visitors with the Norris family were; -Eric. Sean, Michael and Erin Nor- ris, Quebec: Mrs. Wm. Sharpe and Jim Norris, Brampton; Gary and Cheryl Norris, Calgary, Alberta: Mr. and Mrs, John Burleigh. Goderich: Mr. and Mrs. Jim Skinner and Rob Heckman. Mitchell and Susan Norris. Stratford. A number from this com- munity were guests at the Kerslake -Young ' wedding, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Miller and Paul visited on the weekend in Sault Ste. Marie and attended the marriage of their neice Jane Rarfour. A large crowd from this community attended the Parsons -Templeman wed- dingand reception, Friday evening. Visiting at the Templeman home on the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Greer and Michael, Armstrong, Quebec: and Mr. and Mrs. Reg Templeman, Wasaga Beach. tronic organs", Cameron states emphatically, dubbing their tone "horrible, cloying. and synthetic". This predjudice was rein- forced a few years ago when he was asked to play one of the modern machines to ac- company a male quartet pro- viding special music for a Sunday service in an area church. The firsthord he struck sounded so incredibly terrible he checked the posi- tion of his fingers to see if they • were on the proper keys. They were. If looks could kill, he recalls, he would have been slain on the spot after a venomous glare from the lady alto. Afterward, a member of the congregation said "We forgot to tell you the organ gets that way when it gets hot. It is usually kept unplugged until needed." Camerooq has been organist and choirtbaster at the Ex- eter United Church since 1966, and his views of composers and hymns is equally uncom- promising. One favourite composer is Purcell, whose untimely death in 1695 left the field of sacred music open and unchallenged to another famous church organist, Johann Sebastian Bach. Cameron confesses he is bothered by unnecessary • changes in the harmonies of• old hymn tunes, and the in- troduction of "foreign, uns- ingable" new ones. In his opi- nion the Hymnbook of the Anglican Church, encompass- ing everything from evangelipal toe -tappers to Gregorian 'chant and plain song, has no equal. When not at a keyboard, or diagnosing ailing organs, Cameron is often to be found in his workshop, surrounded by the reassuring sight and sound of many of the old clocks he has restored to health. Some are • being- monitored before returning to their homes, others ,are for sale. There are gingerbread shelf clocks that once graced farjn kitchens, sedate Seth Williams, and solid, rec- tangular OGs like the first one he ever took apart. "Most old clocks have sim- ple mechanisms with big wheels that are easy to work with", Cameron explains, ad- ding that watches don't in- terest him at all; as long as the one on his wrist tells the time, he pays it no further attention. The shop, opened in the ear- ly 70s, was a natural outgrowth , of Cameron's lifelong interest in antiques. Many items in the original stock were acquired, in the Maritimes, and Cameron and partner Emery Bruce still head east on buying trips. Most business to the little store tucked away' on a residential Hensall street is by referral. The store does some advertising in a very subtle way, though. A huge set of organ pipes decorates. the exterior east wall. Explorers enjoycampout, 4-H receiv -s oons giris � p afternoon, giving them an in- sight to the training each receives and the work they complete. Mrs. Ashton will be leaving this term and is being replaced by Debbie Denomme of Zurich. Mrs. Robert Chaffe, Mitchell, Mrs. Blanche Chapman, Lon- don, Mrs. Les Adams, Exeter were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett. atulauuns to Helen Jacobs en receiving her Pro- vincial Honours at the 4-H achievement night held. recently at Brucefield. Helen is a member of the liensall4-1I Cooking Travellers. Eleven girls received their silver spoons having suc- cessfully completed• their course on Ontario's Heritage. The U.C.W. of Hensall United Church•sponsored the group. Rebekah's Drape Charter Noble Gran4 Mrs. Margaret Consitt presided for the meeting of . Amber Rebekah Lodge on Wednes- day evening assisted by vice grand Mrs. Margaret Up - shah. The Charter was draped in memory of late Brother Archie Parsons by members. The visiting report was given by Mrs. Upshall V.G. Treasurer Mrs. Dorothy Corbett gave' the financial report. A letter from the Centennial committee was read and discussed. Nominations are as follows: Noble Grand Margaret Upshall;. Vice Grand Eunice Aikenhead: secretary Evelyn Flynn; financial secretary Aldeen Vglland; treasurer Bonnie Upshall. Happy birthday was sung for Sisters Edith Bell, Dorothy Corbett and Olga Chipchase. ' • A delicious lunch and social hour was enjoyed in the lower hall following the meeting. Personals Mrs. Alice Ferg spent the weekend visiting with her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. George Coulter in Listowel, Mr. Charles Mickle of Hamilton visited over the holiday with his mother Mrs. Laird Mickle: - Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonald and family of Brampton were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cudmore. Pupils of the Ilensall and -District Early Childhood Learning Centre situated in Hensall Community Centre. and their teacher Mrs. Ruth Ashton entertained their grandmothers on Thursday Survival _Adventures, On Saturday Mrs. Minnie Noakes was present at the opening of the Bluewater Sur- vival Adventures south of Grand Bend. This games con- cession is being operated by Dan Altan and his partners. Dan .is the young man who crossed Canada in a wheelchair in an attempt to raise funds for wheel chair athletes. He is attending classes at the University of Western Ontario during the summer months having com- pleted the year of regular studies there. Dan has never allowed himself time for self- pity hut is continuously work- ing tor ms friends and teammates. Minnie presented Dan with a Bucket of Cash which had been collected in William's Hairstyling Shop. The bucket had been placed there,by Min- nie several months ago and when the amount reached in excess of $40, Bill Gibson mat- ched it with a cheque for the wheelchair Athletes. Dan thanked Minnie, gave special thanks to Bill Gibson for his kindneAs and also thanked all who donated to the bucket. Explorers • •TWe�tty-eight girls from the Explorers of Hensall United' Church camped at.the Pinery on Saturday with their leaders Kathy Mann and Shirley McAllister, assisted• by Margaret Cole and Dorothy Brintnell. Thanks to volunteer leaders, mothers and drivers for help. In the afternoon Betty Beer arrived with her guitar and entertain- ed the girls with music and songs. Many learned several new songs, which they en- joyed very much. Sa ntsbu ry By MRS. HEBER DAVIS sent and Rev. P. Derick after,. the reading of the April minutes. and a financial report. Rev: Derick spoke to and explained further the A.1.M. programme. Final plans ‘Vere made for the yard and home cooking sale to be held June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kooy, Victoria Street; Cen- tralia. This was followed by a social ,hour. Refreshments were srved by the hostess and her daughter. Service was held at St. Patrick's Church Sunday with Rev. Peter Derick in charge. He spoke on Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit, to the children and again 'to the adults. The spring flowers in the chancelwere given by Mrs. Earl Greenlee. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tindall. Marylou and Robt, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harker; Mr. and" Mrs. Gary Barker, Jean and Joan Barker, London; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Greenlee, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Greenlee. Mr: and Mrs. Ron Cunningham and baby April Ann and Mrs. Mary Davis were all guests at the Shumka-Young wedding at St. Patrick's Church, Lucan and at the reception which followed at the Urkai- nian Centre, London. - Mrs. Robt Gee entertained the A.C.W. ladies Tuesday evening with 12 members ' re - Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Davis entertained Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis to dinner at the Barn Restaurant, Lon; don, Friday. Clarence was observing a birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickins, Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Toth Kooy, Centralia and Mrs. Elinor Darling were dinner guests Wednesday with Mrs. Mary Davis, Lucan. riga C4TH TIGERS WIN -- The C4th Tigers were winnners of the Exeter men's bowling league championship. Back, left, Rick Wood, Ross Corbett, Don Jackson and Eric Matzold. Front, Gary Block, Bill Coelman and Art Finlayson. Missing was Murray Bennewies. T -A photo. AS GOOD AS NEW - - Organ expert Bob Cameron stands beside one of the old pipe organs he has restored to glowing health. Hensall church news Pentecost was celebrated at the United Church on Sun- day morning : when Mr. McDonald spoke on the theme of The Church that Caught on Fire. He related back to the disciplesas recorded in the Book of Acts; when the Holy Spirit came upon them and they went out with. courageous commitment. He stressed his concern that often today the church is lukewarm but when a con- gregation can catch fire for • the Lord it means increasing service to the community needs, brave attacks on in- justices, ministering to the forgotten, caring and loving , one ahother within the church fellowship and spreading out into the world. - Soloist Donna St. John sang the very beautiful I will Sing New Songs Of Gladness. by Antonia Dvorak, accom- panied by Marlin Nagtegaal, organist and choir director. Shelly Parsons greetedthe congregation, and Steven Corbett, Ray Jacobi, Janine. Corbett and Marilyn Pepper were the ushers. The children's story was entitled The One Unseen as Mr. McDonald told the children of the Ifoly Spirit. The congrega- - ' .BY MARY CHESSELL Over one hundred members of the Josling, "Pickett and Managhan families assembl- ed at Jim and Madeline Mur - ray's home in Varna on Satur- day for a picnic. They came from Ottawa. Whitby, Toron- to,Callander,-Windsor, etc. as well as this area, and enjoyed games of horseshoe: badmin- ton and otle games. A tug-of- war hetwTen 1114 Managhan and Pickett families was won by the Managhans. Yard sales in Varna and area were busy places on Saturday. 1'lie Community Club donated the money from their sale at the hall park to the home for battered women. I saw a woodpecker carving a nest in one of Bob Webster's trees the other day. and was amazed at the size and quantity of the chips on the pavement below. Members of Varna U.C.W. and friends, are you still col- lecting useful items for the bale? You may leave them in the church basement. To date, there has been very tit- tle left there. tion were reminded that next Sunday will be the summer communion Service. The Christian Development Committee of the United Church met on Tuesday even- ing when final plans 'were made for the Vacation Bible School which will be held from June 27 to July 1 in the United Church. Leaders are needed for the school and ladies unable to help with the school can send cookies for the morning snack. The com- mittee also made plans for the groups in the fall; nursery, -Messengers, Ex- plorers, C.G.I.T., Junior High and Couples Club. Baptism at Carmel Church Rev. Kenneth Knight con- ducted service in Carmel -Presbyterian Church on Sun- day. His sermon was Sowing The Seed taken from Luke 8: 5 and 11. Mr. and Mrs.' Bradley Moussaau presented their son Matthew Edward for the Sacrament of Baptism. Mrs. Dorothy Taylorpresided at the organ. The Anniversary service will be held on May 29 at 11:00 a.m. when Rev. Grant McDonald of Kitchener will be guest minister. Special music will be given by the quartette from Centralia. A social hour will follow the ser- vice in the schoolroom of the Church. Everyone is welcome to this service and to hear Rev. McDonald: 1,11111111111111111111 The Light =Touch = By JACK LAVENDER • Reputation is a bubble ▪ that bursts if you try to blow it up yourself. ' The less of it he hos, the more 'a fellow seems obsessed ' with the inclination to speak his mind. * * * * Fairy tales used to be- gin with, "Once upon'a time..." Now they start, "If 1 am elected..." 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Positions Available Supervisor 18 Years Or Over $931.00 7 Wk Period Assistant 18 Years Or Over 5735.00 6 Wk Period Assistant Under 18 Years 5556.50 6 Wk Period Applications In Writing, Complete With Resume, Will Re Received By The Undersigned Until 5:00 p.m. lune 1, 1983. Mrs. E. A. Oke, Secretary Hensall ,Parks Board P.O. Box 279 Hensall, Ontario NOM 1X0