Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), March 29, 1972, p. 5

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The Acton Press Wednesday March Terrific fantastic holiday in England ARRIVING back from England United Kingdom diary from school trippers to be in England now that Aprils there words by Robert Browning sum up very well the thoughts of the students who returned from the United Kingdom last Sunday afternoon when we arrived at Airport on Friday March we stepped out of the piano into a beautiful green world of spring The weather In London averaged in the while Edinburgh was cooler but just as beautiful After the six hour flight with little or no sleep we took a bus or coach as they say to the Hotel in London Tour London The afternoon was free so most explored the area around the hotel and visited a few of the shops along the way After supper at the hotel our coach driver Ron Fielding to whom we ell became very attached along with a tour guide took us over London on a very Informative tour His explanations of the history of the kings and queens of England in relation to the places we saw was Ballinafad brilliant but our appreciation at that time was a little short of ecstatic since we had lost one nights sleep That night England set the clocks forward one hour tor their daylight saving time which robbed us of another hours sleep Open market By the following morning we had nearly regained our normal composure and took an early morning jaunt down to which on Sunday mornings offers the public an open market where painters antique dealers and all sorts of craftsmen sell their wares on its five miles of sidewalk Upon our return we took the coach to Kings Cross Station and boarded the train for an eight hour ride to Edinburgh Once In Edinburgh our group spilt Into two sections In order to ac commodate all us in the two hotels The Metropole and the Guest House These were lovely old homes converted Into hotels with very nice rooms After a late supper which was enjoyed by all we settled into our rooms for a much needed nights sleep Tour castle For our first full day In Edinburgh we found the weather cool and a little misty but it cleared up by noon hour We drove throughout the and arrived at Edinburgh castle where it was shown to us In its entirety In the museum of war articles there was a showcase of medals and awards won by Canadians many of whom were in the Toronto Scottish Regiments The cannons and balls around the walls of the Castle were huge and the well fortified In one of the upper rooms were the crown Jewels of Scotland other precious jewellery and a belt worn by Mary Queen of Scota all of which had been locked in that room for centuries The only time these Jewels can be moved from the room is when Scotland has its own separate King and Queen once more Leaving Edinburgh Castle we visited Holyrood Palace a beautiful building with great paintings and lavish rooms then on to St Giles Cathedral In one small chapel of this building we viewed the seats of the Knights of the Thistle The room was covered with delicate hand carved wood and angels at the top of the door frame playing the bagpipes The purpose this symbol was to dispell alt evil spirits and to make sure that when these Scotsmen die they will be greeted at the gates of heaven with music then granted entrance This was a morning tour after which we had lunch and then a free afternoon Most of went shopping on Princes Street where one could buy most anything The money system was pounds and pence as in England New pence Since the K is on the new pence system where pence equals one pound and not on the old shilling system It was easy to learn That evening most of the group went to Tiffanys which is a discotheque in downtown Edinburgh The music was designed to suit everyones taste being a mixture of rock and classical It was very entertaining and a great way to end the day To be continued next week By Doris Fines Terrific and fantastic are some of the words used by the High School students to describe their weeks holiday in England They arrived home Sunday afternoon tired but happy Mr Gordon met them with the bus at Malton airport The weather they said was great at to degrees Brighton Stratford Ann Hathaways cottage Circus and Petticoat Lane were some of the places on their tour saw the crown Jewels the Limehouse Induction oL minister journeys in area news Tower of London the changing the guards at Buckingham Palace Windsor Castle Warwick Castle Westminster Abbey and St Pauls Cathedral Altogether this is a trip long to be remembered The flu bug is still lingering around in unsuspecting corners Mr and Mrs Gordon Howes were both under its Influence this Week but we ore glad to report they are feeling somewhat better March lion growls That old March lion Is hanging around too ready to pounce on unwary citizens But every ill wind is also a good wind It makes good business for the snowplows and tow trucks Mr Johnnie Trimble Bel- fountain spent a very busy day with us last week We were ad ding leaves to the Fines family tree We started this project some time ago If any one has any Information on the various branches or pictures that we could copy we would be most grateful Mr and Mrs Gordon visited in Toronto Friday night and Saturday with Mr Aitkens sisterinlaw Mrs Cliff Aitken They also visited with Mrs Cam who is a patient in Grace Hospital following an operation Petty Officer Byron C of the United States Navy was a visitor at the home Mr and Mrs Byron Bruce and family His home is In Arizona and he has been stationed at Pearl Harbor for a year and la now on his way to the Continued story To continue the story of the beheaded mall box I had planned to make a nice nest tor it on top of the snow bank for the present time As I was heading out the with it my neighbors voice floated over the fence Do you want that put on Within a half hour from the time it was delivered to the door it resting comfortably in Its proper place Trips north south overseas minivillage in news ByMnRSbortffl Mr and Mrs Eddie Smith and Mr and Mrs Eugene Logan went on a snowmobile holiday to area last week end The students and their landed back from their overseas trip on Sunday tired but satisfied and thrilled with their glimpse of the old land Mr and Mrs BUI Smith had a pleasant week- end at recently Double Larry Snow who was recovering in Guelpfa Hospital from a badly injured arm contracted appendicitis and It Wellington up 24 per Wellington County does not set a mill rate for In the county but figures out the total amount required to run the county government for the year and It compared with the individual assessment of each municipality This works out into a percentage for each one Total requirement for stands at an increase of i4 per cent from 1071 The four towns in the county will contribute of that amount the five villages and the townships make up the rest which amounts to Erin townships levy amounts to while township will pay A breakdown of the towns snows the levy for Fergus Mount Forest and village levy lists Arthur at Clifford Drayton Eton and Erin The amount to be paid by the was to operate The March meeting of the was held at the home Mrs Evelyn Snow assisted by Mrs Eileen McEnery had charge of devotions holiday a Lake Worth Florida guests of Mrs Mr Era Rogers has not been in his usual good health recently and has been confined to the Smite Africa topic Mrs Elaine Sales had a very Interesting topic on Africa Discussing different ideas and mail superstitions various tribes of African people with objects to five illustrate proved very Times interesting Mrs Ruth ShortUl and Mrs Doreen La Rose served lunch operation cent in 72 townships excluding and Arthur West 8107089 West Luther Maryborough Mlnto Nichol Peel and According to a letter council received from Mrs T J of the Sixth Line the township works department makes clipping her particular mail box a custom Job Mrs said her mall box was twisted to one side for the fifth time last week She blamed the township truck with a grader attachment but noted that mail boxes on either side of hers were undamaged I could understand it happening once in a while after a bad storm Mrs wrote but happening five times and this tune after only a little snow is not easily understood Road superintendent Bud Snow was asked to investigate by council liny village The eighth line town line corner of has become a tiny village with several fine houses peopled by residents who enjoy country living namely Trumans Kroezen Birds Plnkertons OConnors Many children of these families gather for buses each morning Back to normal It was rather lonesome last week to see no orange buses but this morning Monday all seems back to normal This winter or spring break seems strange as Easter holiday was always pleasant to anticipate with Good Friday and Easter ac companied by the spring flowers certainly no flowers yet have reared their heads although the odd groundhog has dug himself out to scamper over the hillsides and risk a shot from a rifle ROBERT HAMILTON OD OPTOMETRIST be afraid to ask dumb questions theyre easier to handle than dumb mistakes newest executive if developed ulcers youre not carrying your share the load A proven way to avoid monotony at any Job la to enlarge Congratulations to Mr Mrs Robert Ashby Cobblehill Road Acton On Winning The FREE TRIP TO NASSAU IN THE LOCAL BUSINESSMENS DRAW To The Thousands of Shoppers Who Patronized Our Stores We Express Our Sincere Appreciation Nassau Trip Participating Merchants By Mrs A Benton Miss Linda linham flew to Lake Worth where she was a guest of Mrs Dr Clifford Miss Thelma was one of the Acton High School students who have been In Great Britain The openhouse at Public School recently was very well attended Mrs Bert Benton and son John spent part of last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Gordon Meaford We regret Mrs Sam Is hospitalized In Georgetown following a on Sunday and hope for improvement Induction ProfJC Hayof Knox College Toronto conducted Communion Services last Sunday Rev Peter Barrow will be inducted Into and Knox Georgetown congregations on Wednesday evening and will be conducting his first service on Easter Sunday at 45 am Bert end Brian Ingram visited with their sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Randy Banish for the school holiday Sunday visitors were his parents Mr and Mrs Banish Toronto and tiers Mr and Mrs Ingram and Mrs Houser and tier son Hick of Its a real friend who likes you in spite of all he knows about you The national economy for ef ficient operation needs both production and distribution Advertising is the cheapest means of obtaining maximum distribution Order special arrangements Early For prompt delivery Fresh cut flowers every day 4th LINE FLOWER SHOP ltmlfM north of No Hwyon Line Phone Acton 8532739 MOTORS FOR Volkswagens Brand New Volkswagens engine per month For Months Low Interest Rates 1183 Car Tax 11225 Lie Total Full Down Payment or you qualify Amount financed inter charge Registration Fee Including Life Ins We have always a large stock of low priced and 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