The Seaforth News, 1954-01-07, Page 1The Seaforth News
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CAR FALLS TO RIVER
AT GRIEVE'S BRIDGE
A car from Wingham went
through the guard rail and toppled
end over end down the .embankment
at 'Grieve's bridge on the county
road, 21/2 miles north of Seaforth,
on Sunday night about 8.30. One of
the occupants of the car, Mrs. Min-
nie Beltz, of :Stratford, received a
broken collar bone and was taken
to Scott Memorial Hospital for treat -
anent. The others in the ear escaped
with a shaking up. The car was
owned by Kenzie Saxton, Wingham,
and was driven by Kenneth Saxton,
18, of 146 Railway Street, Stratford.
In the ear besides the driver were
Mr. and Mrs. Saxton, Mrs. Boltz,
and Miss Eleanor Brown of Wing-
ham. The car was southbound when
a wheel caught in an icy rut, and
the ear slipped out of control and
came to a stop at the edge of the
Maitland River. The top and doors
of the car were damaged.
The only •other accident reported
was when four cars mixed up on the
London road south of Brucefield
during the heavy snowstorm Thurs-
day morning. No one was injured.
MRS. D. G. CAMPBELL
IS SPEAKER
The Ladies' Aid of First Presby-
terian Church held their first meet-
ing of the New Year on Jan. 5 with
our new president, Mrs, Harold
Whyte presiding. Mrs. Whyte open-
ed the meeting by reading a poem
on the new year. A valuable mem-
ber Mrs. McAdam had passed away
during the past year so one minute
of silence was kept and a verse of
"For All The Saints" was sung in
memory of her. The secretary's and
treasurer's annual reports were read
showing a very successful past year.
Mrs. Robt. McMillan sang very
sweetly a solo "The Shepherd is
Calling" accompanied by Mrs. E.
'""5' `ra:eddes. The speaker for the after-
noon was Mrs. D. G, Campbell who
gave a very interesting and helpful
talk on the New Year and its signif-
icance in all our lives. A vote of
.thanks was moved by Mrs. E. D.
:Smith. Lunch was served by the
executive and a social half hour was
spent.
MISS H. FRANCES BRINE
Services for Miss H. Frances
Brine, 87, who died at the home of
her, niece at Perth, were conducted
here Tuesday at 2 p.m., by the Rev.
D. G. Campbell, in the Whitney fun-
eral home, and interment made in
Harpurhey Cemetery.
She was born at Harpurhey, and
had lived in this district until going
to Perth six years ago. She was one
of the oldest members of First Pres-
byterian Church here. Miss Brine
r••? -+1, was the last survivor of the family
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P.
Brine, pioneer Harpurhey residents.
She had lived here all her life until
going to Perth.
The pallbearers were Senator W.
H. Golding, W. L. Whyte, W. E.
Southgate, Ross MacGregor, Frank
Lamont, Wm. Smith Jr.
HURON PRESBYTERY
MEETS WITH STUDENTS
The Presbytery of Huron of the
United Church of Canada met Tues.
day, Dec. 29 at •Blyth United Chureh.
Mr. Nelson W. Trewartha of Clinton
presided over the meeting. Five can-
didates for the ministry belonging to
Huron Presbytery were special
guests. This meeting coming between
Christmas and the New Year, Permit-
ted all students to be present. The
Executive of Presbytery was assist-
ed by the Committee on Colleges and
Students in planning the meeting.
Much credit is due Rev. W, C. Par-
rott, 13.D., of Crediton, for the suc-
cess of the meeting. The candidates
were introduced by the Rev. N, D.
McLeod, B.A., B.D., of Kippen. The
Presbytery was also introduced to
the candidates by the Rev. A. G.
Eagle, B.A. B.D., of Clinton. The
five men addressed the Court on a
subject of their own choosing in the
following order: Clifford A. Kelley
of Belgrave, Donald A. McKenzie
of Blyth, Leslie McSpadden of Sea -
forth, 11. Brock Vodden of Blyth and
Harvey .Sperling of London, All the
candidates are at present students
in the Arts Course at Western or
Victoria University, Several prospec-
tive candidates for the ministry were
present at the meeting.
Mr. Cecil Wilson of the Exeter
High School Staff addressed the stu-
dents during the dinner hour on the
theme: "What we expect from our
Ministers". Rev. R. A. Brook of
Bluevale, Clerk of Presbytery, spoke
in the afternoon on the theme: "The
Experience of a Minister on the
Field." The occasion was an inspir-
ing and profitable one and in a few
well chosen words Mr. Trewartha
commended the men for their ad -
'dresses and wished them success in
their studies and happiness and pro-
gress in their future work as min-
isters of the United Church of Can-
ada.
KENNETH McKAY
Kenneth McKay, former well
known resident of this district, who
died .Sunday in Shaughnessy Hospit-
al, Vancouver, was a native of Sea -
forth, and a son of bhe late Mr. and
Mrs. Adam McKaY.
He was a member of the Presby-
terian Church, and in World War I
served overseas with the 161st Hur-
on Battalion.
Surviving besides his wife, are
two daughters, Mrs. A. Borevich,
Vancouver; Mrs. Edward A. Lazor,
at present on Italy with her husband,
who is serving with the Canadian
Navy; three brothers, William, Sea -
forth; Melvin, Niagara Falls; Don-
ald, Hamilton, and two sisters, Mrs.
James Willis, Seaforth, and Mrs.
Russell Walters, Dundas. Interment
was anade at Vancouver. -
ST. THOMAS' W. A.
The regular monthly meeting of
St. Thomas' W. A., Seaforth, was
held in the vestry on Tuesday after-
noon with 13 members present. Mrs.
George McGavin, the president, led
in the Litany, Members' Prayer, and
Lord's Prayer. The scripture read-
ings were taken by Mrs. Raymond
Nott and Miss Dorothy Parke. Re-
ports were given and letters of
thanks read. A Valentine Tea and
Home Baking Sale will be held Feb-
ruary 17th in the Parish Hall. The
meeting closed with the Benediction.
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
The Women's Hospital Auxiliary
are holding their regular meeting on
Tuesday, Jan. 12th at the Nurses'
Residence,
Northside United aturch,
Rev. John Stinson, Minister.
10 a.m., Church School and Adult
Bible Class.
11 a.m., "Bowing down to Idols".
Junior congregation and toddlers'
group,
"The man who wanted to
be king."
8:15 p.m., Young Peoples' Union
RUMNEY—DOW SON
Varna United Church, decorated
with evergreens and basket of white
mums was the setting for the wed-
ding of Marilyn Janet Elizabeth
Dowson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Orrin Dowson, Varna, and Robert
Wilson Ruinney, Willowdale, son of
1Vir. and Mrs. Herb:.rt Rumney,Vict-
oria Harbour.
The double ring ceremony was
performed by the Rev. T. J. Pitt.
Organist was Miss Margery Web-
ster and the soloist was Miss Bar-
, bare McConnell who sang "I'll Walk
Beside You" before the ceremony,
and "Because" during the signing
of the register.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore an ankle -length dress
of nylon net and chantilly lace over
white satin, with a fitted bodice of
chantilly lace and long lily -point
sleeves. The bouffant skirt •of net
was offset with a panel of chantilly
lace. She wore a circular veil of net
bordered with snatching lade held
by a coronet of seed pearls and car-
ried a white Bible crested with red
roses and streamers of white French
carnations.
Maid of honor was Miss Donna
McBride who wore a red nylon net
over taffeta ballerina dress featur-
ing a tiered skirt and strapless bod-
ice with matching bolero. She car-
ried a bouquet of white carnations
with floral headdress to match. The
bridesmaid, Miss Jane Hartley, Clin-
ton, wore a delph blue dress similar
+to the maid of honor and carried a
bouquet of red' carnations to match
her floral headdress. Miss Patsy
Dawson, sister of the bride, was
junior bridesmaid and wore a dress
of blue nylon net over taffeta and
carried a bouquet of red carnations
which matched her floral headdress.
The flower girl, Edith Dowson, sist-
er of the bride, wore a red taffeta
dress with net overskirt and carried
a nosegay of white carnations to
match her floral headband.
Best man was Phil 'Crooke, Mid-
land, cousin of the groom. Ushers
were Glen Brown and Delmar
Brown, Victoria Harbor.
The reception was held in the
Church basement. The mother of the
bride received, wearing navy mate -
Jesse crepe with navy accessories
and corsage of red roses. She was
assisted by the groom's mother, Mrs.
Herbert Rumney, who wore a cinna-
mon brown two-piece dress with
dark brown accessories, and a cor-
sage of Tawney yellow roses.
They afterwards left on a wed-
ding trip to the States, the bride's
travelling costume being flamingo
boucle suit, light blue coat and navy
accessories. On their return they
will reside in Willowdale.
Out of town guests were from
Victoria Harbor, Vasey, Midland,
Ori 11 i a, Walkerton, Morrisburg,
.Galt, Hamilton and Brucefield.
Egmondville Church
Rev. W. E, Milroy, Minister,
10 a.m., Church School and Adult
Class.
11 a,m., Morning Worship, "For-
giveness, God's Method"
7 pan., Evening Praise and
Story Time, r"The Grace of the Lord
Jesus Christ
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hulley, Wal-
ton, announce the engagement Of
their only daughter, Janice Irene, to
Douglas Victor Dalton, youngest
son of Mr. and Mrs. Cori Dalton,
Walton, the marriage to take place
the latter part of January.
STAN LEY
Mrs. Harold Penhale spent a
couple of weeks with her daughter
in Goderich and has returned to her
home and is recovering from her op-
eration.
JAMES DOJO ELECTED
IN TUCKERSMITH
Tuckersmith Election, Jan. 4, 1954
For
Reeve Crozier Doig
#1 70 82
#2 99 47
#3 24 44
#4 36 49
#'5 25 68
#6 26 83
Votes Possible
Out Total
152 211
146 238
68 178
93 178
109 146
Total 280 373
653 1105
59.1%
HEAVY DEMAND FOR
1954 LICENSE PLATES
1954 license plates went on sale
Saturday morning, and the local is-
suer, 3, A. Westcott, reports the
plates are going out fast. Sales on
Saturday and Monday were greater
than last year or any previous year.
Local numbers for. 1954 begin at
F-701 and go up to F-2500. The col-
ors are the reverse of last year, be-
ing white with blue letters.
The department requires that each
person must fill out and sign their
application form before presenting
it at the license office.
The minimum age for drivers per-
mit has been raised one year. No fif-
teen -year-olds can drive after. Jan.
1st. Sixteen -year-olds can secure a
permit to drive only under the same
conditions as formerly applied to
15 -years.
SHIRLEY ANN MUIR
Funeral services for Shirley Ann
Muir, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John C. Muir, were conducted at the
Box Funeral Chapel, High Street, on
Monday afternoon by Rev. D. Glenn
Campbell, 'of First Presbyterian
Church. Shirley Ann, who would
have celebrated her 17th birthday
on Sunday, died suddenly on Main
Street on Thursday night from a
heart condition. Born in Seaforth,
she had attended Seaforth Public
School and the Ontario School for
the Blind, Brantford. Besides her
parents, she is survived by one bro-
ther, Donald.
The pallbearers were Enos Bosh -
art, Charles Pinder, Wm, Miller,
John Davis (Kirkton), Ronald Muir,
John Muir.
Fiowerbearers: Don Taylor, Nor-
man Scoins, N. Crowe, Angus Mac-
Lean, David Muir, Gordon Dick.
During the service James T. Scott
sang a solo, accompanied on the or-
gan by Mrs. John Cardno,
MRS. IDA STEPHENSON
Mrs. Ida Stephenson, a resident were given their third and final
of Mitchell for the past 18 years, readings and passed,
died early Sunday afternoon, at the The following accounts were paid:
age of 73 years, at the Riverside Ontario Association of Rural Muni -
Rest Horne, where she • had been d cipalities $10.00; Ontario Good
patient for the past year. She had Road Association 510.00; Municipal
not enjoyed good health for the past World, supplies $6.73; Town of Mit
number of years and had been ser- chell, agreement re fire protection
iously ill since Dec. 9, She was born
in McKillop township on Dec. $115.00. Council adjourned to meet
1880, and was the former Ida Me- on Feb, 1, at 1 o'clock,
c-
Intosh. Following her marriage to
George Henry Stephenson they re-
sided in Seaforth. until 1928, when
they moved to Stratford. Mr. Ste-
phenson died a number of years ago.
Mrs. Stephenson was a member of
Knox Presbyterian Church and a
member of the Ladies' Aid of that
church. She is survived by three
sons, Stafford and Clarence, Wood-
stock, and Charles, Toronto; three
daughters, Mrs. Marion (Anna) Em-
mons, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mrs.
Harold •(Biurna) Smith, London;
Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Kenn y,
Guelph; one brother, Finley McIn-
tosh, and one sister, Miss Anna Mc-
Intosh, both in the Canadian West;
13 grandchildren and eight .great-
grandchildren. The service was held
on Wednesday, Rev. George M. La-
mont of Knox Presbyterian Church
officiating and burial in Maitland -
bank cemetery, Seaforth.
DIAMOND WEDDING OF
MR & MRS. JOHN CRAWFORD
Mr. and Mrs, John Crawford are
celebrating their 60th wedding an-
niversary at the home of Mr. and
Mrs, Glenn Pryce, North Main St.,
on Saturday, Jan. 16th, They will be
pleased to receive their friends
from 2 to 5 p,m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Crawford were mai.
vied by the late Rev, Mr. Musgrove of
Winthrop, the bride being Miss Min-
nie Soutar. They have one son, Jack
Crawford, of Calgary. Mr. and Mrs.
Crawford have been residents 01 Sea -
forth for many years,
INAUGURAL MEETING OF
HIBBERT COUNCIL
The Inaugural meeting of the
Municipal Council of the Twp. of
Hibbert was held on Jan. 4th with
the Reeve, Mr. Edgar Butson presid-
ing, with Earl R. Dick, Morley H.
Lannin, Calvin Christie and August
Ducharme as councillors. Thos. D.
Wren was appointed Clerk, this be-
ing his sixteenth term as Clerk of
the 'Township of Hibbert. Mr. Roy
Burchill was appointed Treasurer,
Tax Collector and Assessor, this be-
ing ids sixteenth year as Treasurer,
Walter O'Brien was appointed Tru-
ant Officer, Andrew McLachlan and
Ernest Templeman appointed Live
Stock Valuators. Thos Laing as
Weed Inspector, Edgar Butson, Wal-
ter O'Brien, Dr. Stapleton and Thos.
D. Wren as members of the B.O.H.
A resolution was passed authorizing
the Reeve and Treasurer to sign and
submit to the Department of High-
ways the report of the Road .Super-
intendent for road expenditure for
1953 asking subsidy according to
conditions of the Ontario Highway
Act, A resolution was passed to hold
the regular council meetings on the
first Monday in each month at one
p.m., except May, June, July,
August and September when the
meeting will be held at 8 o'clock in
bhe evening, daylight saving time
and where a Monday falls on a holi-
day the meeting will be held on the
following Tuesday.
By -Law No. 1 to confirm the ap-
pointment of Municipal Officers and
fixing their salaries. By -Law No. 2
Ifor the authorization of a car used
by the road superintendent. By -Law
No. '3 for the authorization of the
road superintendent, By -Law No. 4
Ito authorize the borrowing from the
Bank of Commerce, Dublin. By -Law
No. 5 to authorize the Reeve and
Treasurer to sign all cheques. By -
Law No. 6 appointing Municipal Au-
ditors and By -Law No. 7 appointing
Fence Viewers and Pound Keepers
50TH ANNIVERSARY
Mr. H. G. Meir, choir leader of
St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Sea -
forth, will mark the 50th anniversary
next Sunday since he first became
a church choir leader. On the sec-
ond Sunday in January, 1904, Mr.
Meir became choir leader sof Central
Methodist Church, at Sault Ste.
Marie, Ont, Later he was a choir
leader in Toronto churches for fif-
teen years, and for twelve years
he has acted in that capacity in St.
Thomas' Church.
W. I.
The regular meeting of the Sea -
forth W. I. will be held Tuesday,
Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. at the home of
Mrs. Alex Pepper. Roll call will be
answered by "A form of Politeness
I Admire". The guest speaker will
be Mrs. David Ritchie. All .members
are asked to bring or send cookies
or candy as well as empty chocolate
boxes for use in the County Home
gift package. These are to be pack-
ed in readiness for the annual visit
to Clinton on Jan. 15. Lunch Com-
mittee for this meeting: Sandwiches,
Mrs. John McGregor and Mrs. Jas.
F. Scott; Cake, Mrs. Erlin Whit-
more and Mrs. John McLean. Mem-
bers are also reminded to supply
cake for the Jan, 8th euehre with
the eoinniittees for same as follows:
Tables and `chairs, Mrs. E. Kerr and
Mrs. R. Doig; lunch, Mrs. G. Papple
and Mrs, J. F. Scott; 'prizes and tal-
lies, Mrs. A. Pepper; punchers, Mrs.
P, Doig, Mrs. W. Coleman, Mrs. E.
Papple, Mrs, G. McKenzie and Mrs,
3. Keyes.
WHAT THE FORUMS THINK
S. S. No. 2 Farm Forum met at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stor-
ey, on Monday evening of this week,
attendance good, topic under dis-
cussion, What's the Ideal Farm Or-
ganization? In answer to question 1
(a) How should a farm organization
be financed at the local, provincial
and national levels? Two out of three
groups decided that finances should
be derived from general taxation.
(b) Should the producer's associa-
tion be part of the Farm Organiza-
tion as they are in the Federation of
Agriculture, or should there be com-
mittees for commodity purposes as
there are in the National Farmers
Union of England and in the Atner-
ican Farm Bureau? We think there
should be a combination of both
Producers Associations and Farm
Organizations.
in answer to question No. 2, What
topic would your Forum most like to
have discussed next year .(1954-55)?
Our group felt that the decline in
farm prices, together with the ris-
ing cost of goods and services to the
farmers, is a subject of vital import-
ance not only to agriculture, but, to
the country as a whole.
Following 'discussions a social
hour was spent in progressive eu-
chre, Mrs. R. McMillan capturing
the prize for most games, while the
lone hands went to Mrs. S. McBrien,
consolation, Mrs. Ephraim Clarke.
For the men, Stewart 1Dolmage top-
ped the list for most games, Ephraim
Clark following with most Ione
hands, while Alvin Dodds came in on
the consolation. Next meeting will
be at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Stewart Dolmage.
BRUCEFIELD
Out of town visitors during the
holidays were Miss Margaret Aiken -
head, Margy Zapf e, London; Doug-
las McBeath, Sarnia; Ronald Maines,
Blyth; Leona Anderson, London, at
their homes here,
Mrs. A. McQueen and Margaret
spent a few days with Mrs. Forrest
of London.
Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Elliott and
family and Mrs. H. Berry spent
Christmas in Stratford,
Mrs. Dowson spent the holidays
with her brother.
Mrs. Stackhouse and Eva spent a
few days in London and Glencoe.
Mr. and Mrs. Vandenberg, Sarnia,
visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Leppington
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mas holidays with Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Rathwell.
Mr. J. R. Rathwell has returned
to Lindsay after holidaying at his
home here.
CONSTANCE
Mr. Miller Adams is at present a
patient in Clinton Hospital. His
many friends wish him a speedy re-
covery.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoggart, Mr.
and Mrs. Wesley Hoggart and Mrs.
Geo. Hoggart were in Stratford on
Wednesday attending the funeral of
the late Mr. Clifford Shurry.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Riley spent
the New Year's weekend in Kitch-
ener at the homes of their sons, Mr.
and Mrs. Bernard Riley and Mr, and
Mrs. Fred Riley.
Mrs. Lorne Lawson, who spent the
past week in Chatham with Mr, and
Mrs. Jack Busby, returned home on
Saturday.
Miss Donelda Adams returned to
Centralia to resume her duties as
teacher on the staff of the D. Mc-
Curdy School at the RCAF Station.
Mr, and Mrc, Geo. Hoggart and
family and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hog-
gart spent New Year's with Mr. and
Mrs. Wes. Hoggart,
Mr, Jack Medd accompanied by
his mother, Mrs, James Medd, spent
Saturday in London.
Mr. Kenneth Buchanan who spent
the weekend in Ilderton with his
brother, Wilfred Buchanan and Mrs.
Buchanan, returned home on Mon-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mcllwain and
family spent New Year's at Goderich
with Mrs. Mcllwain's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Kingswell.
The farm forum met at the hone
of Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Thompson
for the first meeting of the New
Year with a good attendance. After
listening to the farm forum radio
broadcast and also a farm program
by Roy Jewel from London, on tele-
vision, the topic, The Ideal Farin
Organization, was discussed.
Progressive euchre was then en-
joyed. Most games, Mrs. Frank Ri-
ley and Mrs. Charles McGregor.
Consolation, Mrs. Ross McGregor
and Kenneth Thompson. Lunch was
served. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Verne Dale.
HURON COUNTY COUNCIL 1954
Ashfield—Cecil Blake.
Blyth—W. H. Merritt.
Brussels—R. R. Cousins.
Clinton—J. W. 3lediger.
Clinton (dep.)--Melvin Crich,
Colborne—Clarence Hunter.
Exeter—R. E. Pooley.
Exeter (dep.)—William McKenzie.
Goderich—John H..Graham.
Goderieh (dep.)—Joseph Allaire.
Grey—Clitlford Rowland,
Hay—Earl Campbell,
Hay (dep.)—V. L. Becker.
Hensall—Alvin W. Kerslake.
Ho-wick—(dep.)—Arthur Gibson.
Hullett—William J. Dale.
Morris—Bailey Parrott.
McKillop—Daniel Beuermann,
Seaforth--Norman Scoins.
Stanley—Alvin McBride.
Stephen -John Morrissey.
Stephen '(dep,)—Wellington Heist.
Tuckersmith-•—Jaines Doig,
Turnberry---John V. Fischer.
Ilsborne-•--Verne Pincombe.
Wawauosli, East—Orval Taylor.
Wawanosh, West ---John Durnin.
and family. Wingham—R, E. McKinney,
Mr, and Mrs. J. 11. Lazenby and Wingham (dep.)---Joe Kerr.
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CROMARTY
Miss Margaret Walker visited ov-
er the weekend with Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Fisher, Carlingford.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace and
Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace visited
with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wallace,
Carlingford on Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Steckley, Wel-
lesley visited on Sunday with Mr.
and 3lrs. Jas. Howe.
Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Cockwell,
Dashwood, were Sunday visitors
with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Walker.
THRIFTY KIPPENETTES MEET
The Thrifty Kippenettes held their
first meeting of "Being Well Dress-
ed and Well Groomed" at the home
of Mrs. M. F. Bell, our leader. We
had a discussion on the Record
Books and decided to have black
covers with white letters. This was
followed by the election of officers.
There are eleven new members; mak-
ing a total of 18 for the club in 1954.
It was decided to hold a meeting
every second Wednesday from 8 to
10. Mrs. Jarrett, the assistant lead-
er, lead the discussion on deodor-
ants. Home Assignments: Equip a
sewing box; Begin Record -Book- Ito7x
Call; for next meeting: the type of
slip I have chosen to make. Mrs.
Bell served lunch to close the meet-
ing.
PIONEERING DAYS
I sat and mused the other night
Before an open fire,
The clock struck twelve, it said to me
It's high time to retire.
I wish that clock had ceased. to tick
And left me in my glory,
The muse was on the pioneers,
An interesting story.
No Television could unfold
A picture quite as clearly,
As came to me through my mind's
eye,
The home I still love dearly.
I see the table linen spread,
The groaning, steaming dishes,
Our usual fare was prime roast beef,
Quite often mill pond fishes,
And there was Daddie at the head,
Beside him was my mother,
And for good measure I could see
Each sister and each brother.
Our evening meal by candle light
And sometimes they would sputter,
Always their place was to one side
Lest they defile the butter.
A rural scene my youthful days,
Brave days of pioneering,
They met, they planned night after
night,
Ofttimes within my hearing.
No day too long, no task too Bard,
They cleared, they ploughed, they
planted,
Those pioneers were on their own
And knew just what they wanted.
Every Sabbath 'Day was sacred,
They observed the Golden Rule;
Avery week day saw the children
Happy on their way to school.
What a heritage they left us,
What a vision they possessed,
Ever hoping, ever trusting,
Ever giving of their best,
As I stand before their picture,
Oft a tear bedims my '00,
For I see beyond the picture,
The forbears of you and nie.
—John Beattie