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The- Acton Free Press Wednesday September long history In town Oyster suppers to prohibition Dominion had its ups and downs The Dominion Hotel has long history almost as long as Ac ton a own The first tavern on the site was a tag building which lorn down to make way for a fine brick building in the Port of that building tilt Incorporated In the present hotel Stories of the and downs In the career of the building are found In the book Acton a Early Highlights follow somewhat abridged The first hotel on the lot the Anderson House was a log building Robert built the Dominion Hotel which under the supervision of himself and his able housekeeper Mrs was for many years one of the popular In the province Seek fortune Mr and Mrs left their old country home near Carluke Scotland shortly after their marriage and came to Canada to make their fortune For several years they kept the big boarding house at Smith Mills In the first concession of Then they and their little family came to Acton and they leased the old California House on Main St which stood near the Main St creek This tavern they conducted for a number of years and then decided that it would be advantageous to Ret nearer the centre of town Tore down tavern The old Anderson lot was purchased the old log torn down and the new Dominion Hotel grew up on the site An engraving of this new hotel appeared In the county alias Issued by Walker and Miles in From the day the doors of the new Din ere opened It was largely patronized by travellers all of whom had a good word for the treatment received Bob was a genial host and Mrs was mother to every lonesome commercial traveller on the road Ebenezer and every one of them old and young her mother most familiarly but with very sense of reipect Banquets a favorite In the early days hotel banquets were frequent The lodges the Councils even the School Hoards celebrated the conclusion of the a business with an oyster supper or more formidable spread at one or the other of the tour hotels in town There was naturally a good deal of rivalry among the hosts and hostesses as to which would furnish the most comprehensive and appetizing It was conceded that the Dominion generally took the cake These midnight suppers were often the scene of frollcksomo experiences In December one year the council of the year 187fl were having their annual supper Mrs lengthy menu had been pretty well waded through and the liquid refreshments from Bobs department had been freely Imbibed Most of the members and their guests began to be rather mellow and plastered each other with butter Mrs bought the finest giltedged butter and the best buttermaker in could produce In those days Banquet to Dan It was at this same Dominion Hotel that the banquet to the late Sir Donald Mann when ho was Just plain Dan Mann was ten Dan and his brother Alex had their first business venture as partners on a stony farm near Corners Their far experience was disastrous Within three years Sheriff sola them out for debts Dan went west and prospered and saved up money to return hunt up all the men he owed and pay back every last cent A few days later the fortunate creditors put their heads together and banqueted Dan and Mr and Mrs set out the finest spread that had ever graced their board The retired and si tiled on Iakc Ave and then Park Ave where they resided till their death Bar closed Away back in the 70s when the Scott Act swept over Hal ton ami many other counties In Canada and the little over the door of the popular 10 room licensed to sell and malt liquors was ordered down and bar wan cloned and the cellar locked Bob was naturally The day tho prohibitory act came Into force tho people found bright and early In the morning a padlock on the hotel pump a lock on the gale to the sheds and and no for the and hungry and Ihlrsty in in and beast Hut about hours of the lockout was for landlord Albtrt Ixhnuin late of Berlin purchased A few yearn after In til he enlarged it and added a third Door Ills f r law rnuur tliiit time he wan to court At one time thL mini to town unheniltli Ms supply and it a f r It loikiil up In llit until of trial Penalties of and costs were Imposed tho beer was ordered to be destroyed Then there followed a spec tacular scene on Willow fit door of the town hall when gallons of tlic foaming beer were sacrificed A iruwd of iltlicn viewed the deal ruction Prohibition Mr Ilunan finally sold out Die business to Charles Decker of who continued I ho I business successfully until when prohibition came Into of feci Works then leaned the premises The glove business was discontinued in Then premises was rented In small apartments Jovial John Mellon rati boarding house Phis continued until the sale of beverages was again legalized building was owned during these yearn by Harry Holmes Harry and Charles came back to Acton under direction of their father put the premises into inviting condition for travellers Next owners were Jack ItoyHton Harry before liuln Wanowlcz took over fir MOFFAT ATOMS wound up a sue season with a party at home Mr and Mrs Stan Bowon near Acton Saturday Moffat reached the County league finals before bowing to Ponsonby Pictured front row to r Ralph Doug Joss Jay Kltchlng Gregg David Brown Scott Beelor Donnls Jonnlngs Harvey Balllnafad Wayne Back row I to are coach Gabe Peter Jim Hadden George Brown Martin Wayne Thomson Tom Rosenbersky assistant coach Dove Mctntyre Missing when photo was taken were Earl and Mike Thomson Jim Jennings If topic poverty Brownies begin season anniversary marked at church IN 1877 THE Dominion Hotel was pictured in the county atlas It wa operated then by Mr and Mrs Robert Agnew A log tavern had been torn down to make room for fine new hostelry By Mrs It The rcgulur September meeting of the United Church Women was held Sept 15 at the twine of Mrs J Mrs Maine Sales the president conducted the meeting Mrs I McFntry took the devotional This was followed the minutes by the secretary Mrs Twentyodd members an the roll call with a bible verse Business arising from the minutes included discussion on Angola Hospital necessities which had been allocated to us also the packing of the usual boxes of used clothing books etc Donate to deficit following the treasurer report it was decided to donate to the church deficit what funds we could spare as summer at tendance has fallen off and money Is badly needed for church expenses Hie topic on Poverty was token by Mrs Patricia Kerr Her talk stressed the facts that the majority of the worlds population exist on much less than the bare necessities for body health and nourishment while we live In so called affluent generation By use of posters and record the speaker demonstrated the critical need for a waking up to present conditions if Christianity Is maintain Its present position of a Friend in Need Mrs Webb and Mrs Ernie Webb of Webb gave an Interesting demon of table centres cor sages etc showing the use of gladioli and them urns with accompanying greenery A social lime ended the meeting Back to studies Mls3cs Debbie Duncan and Bonnie have begun their courses at Sheridan College The girls are driving each Debbie is studying a secret arial course and Bonnie designing Kathryn Sinclair and Murray have returned to University The Brownies will be reorganized In the church on Wednesday night after school with Mrs as Brown Owl School reopened last Sunday with the teachers In their appointed places Appeal for early news It I lease have news Items In to me before the mail Monday morning or they will not reach destination In time to be in the paper ll i llit by 1 here will rid I oi yearly By Mrs McLean Ebenezer anniversary was celebrated with the return of Rev who was the pastor years ago The two younger children Barbara age 11 and Stephen accompanied them Two of their older daughters are married and they are the proud grandparents of three BUI their elder son was married two weeks ago The scripture was from Acts 3 dealing with Peter and John gift from an empty purse to the lame man This is a reliable account of an historic event The world is waiting with outstretched hand What are we going to give it world atmosphere is full of Impulses which we can t see or hear until tuned In Each cell of our bodies Is a record of everything that happens to it What Is the material from which human bodies are made Creation continues Mr Slinn spoke of meeting a slight Japanese gentleman the president of the Astrophysics Association of the world who drives 100 miles to take an active part In his church every Sunday A third of the delegates at this convention were from behind the Iron Curtain per cent of these most advanced scientists accept the fact of a Creator Being Matter simply appears Creation Is continually going on New matter is being created at the rate of tons per second The mind of Jesus Christ was illuminated from within by the Creator God The same spirit that was In Jesus Christ is in you to tne extent that you will allow It the spirit Is the same Man is equipped through the creativity at his own mind for total destruction Like always It Is easier to live by a law than by a spirit Mathematics art science have Improved tremendously in years Are there not any changes in the concept of the personality of God If we had followed where Christ leftoff tne world would be a harmonious place Only through His spirit can we move on into life as It Is meant to be One iff If only I had the money thus and so The easiest thing In the world Is to drop a coin In a hat Disdples then and now are caued on to give one gift that la really worth giving to anyone love of God Loneliness the greatest enemy of oar time You dont need a purse to give yourself The disciples try to save a penny by saying a prayer They substituted God for gold We are vehicles for the transmission of the personality of God The healing was done not In the name of Peter but In the name of Christ There are still all kinds of miracles Trying to build up the organization the church is a waste of time God has placed it in us to give and this Is what the church must do Visit over After the service the large congregation enjoyed visiting over lunch At the evening service the choir of Duffs Presbyterian Church with Mrs Don Schwartz sang Lane s anthem There Were and and Landon Praise Ye the Lord very beautifully Next Sunday World Wide Communion will be celebrated with reception of new members N Degree Mr and Mrs John McLean and Mr and Mrs Ron McLean at tended the graduation exercises oftheMackSchoolofNurslng St Catharines when Dorothy McLean received her R N degree Birthday greetings to Mrs John Henry Mrs Dave Boles Mrs Keith Anderson Horace Mrs Amos Kevin Diamond Corinna Pries Mrs Darby Rob Blyth Mrs Mervin Thomson and Mrs Richard Evan Jones ANNOUNCEMENT Sydney K Lamb WISHES TO ANNOUNCE THAT E T Marks Acton IS NOW ASSOCIATED WITH Sydney Lamb Ltd Realtor MILL ST ACTON Dills Stationery Store MILL ST ACTON Let us assist you with your plans for that all important wedding day NIGHT SCHOOL The Ha I ton County Board of Education courses offered Business Education Credit Courses Grade Personal Typewriting 1 Grade Typewriting Grade Pitman Shorthand I Grade 12 Pitman Shorthand 11 Grade Shorthand 1 Grade Accounting 1 Grade 11 Accounting H Grade Data Processing Grade 12 Law Technical Credit Courses Grade Drafting Grade 10 Machine Shop I Grade 11 Grade 11 Machine Shop 11 Grade Automotive Grade Automotive Grade 10 Electricity Grade Electronics 11 Grade Welding General Interest Courses Amateur Radio Antiques Contract Bridge for Beginners Flower Arranging Furniture General Fitness for Men and Women Instrumental Music Millinery Personal Grooming Photography Oil Water Color Painting 1 Oil Water Color Painting 11 Sailing Basic Upholstery 1 Home Ec Courses Sewing 1 Sewing 11 Hostess Course Course descriptions and fee schedules are described in brochures obtainable at Acton Georgetown and Milton High Schools Information may also be obtained by phoning Ha Hon Comfy Board of Edocation 8456312 or Zenith ADULT EDUCATION HILTON C0UHTT BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL REGISTRATION Given Nam Mailing Address I Phone Number Business Number I wish to register In Being offered at Fee Enclosed I name of catenrBh Men Wed Thur Mail To Adult Education Classes The Halton County Board of Education South Service Road Oakville Ont