Aldershot Tweedsmuir Histories, Volume 1 [of 2 vols.], p. 40

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... where steamers plied across the Bay. They also came to "Brown's Wharf" they say where teamsters brought cordwood for wood burning ships. And Apples in barrels made profits for trips as far as Toronto and Kingston each week. The "Sentinal Oak" was the mark to seek on Lancefield's Road and Oakland's Park. It was a landmark from dawn to dark summer or winter to avoid the pay of "toll gates", (eight each day). From Campbell's Corners, then Easterbrook farm the roads were kept up to prevent loss or harm to Cattle and produce from Burlington way when Hamilton market was in its hey-day. The Emerys have lent a helping hand in Church, School, Institute and market grand. To all of them brings a throb of pleasure. Also Gladys Sprung who is a "Treasure". The Filmans have added much to our fame. Walter's Bird Sanctuary gave many a street a name. "Falcon Drive", "Eagle Drive". Eva Quigley and Mrs. Vyse brought us reports, concise and wise. Edna and Vi English, as Social Convenors adapted their menus from shortbread to wieners. Mrs. Boyd and Marjorie with music, manners and kindness Memories bring tears and moments of blindness. Mrs. Sherwood, Olive, Mrs. Easterbrook and others and all devoted sisters and brothers. We can't name them all, we'd be here all week. So just two more of whom we will speak. Mrs. H. Stevenson came as a Charter member lovely and kind, so sweet to remember. And what she has done for our "Hall of Fame", our Aldershot History will ever remain as a tribute to the present, the future, the past. Beloved members whose memory will last, Of our Charter members, ten remain and their names are joined in memories chain. March 21st, 1930 Marjorie Boyd, Lottie Crouchley, Helen, Mary, Ann Gallagher, Mrs. Allan Lancefield, Mrs. E. G. Reycraft, Mrs. Harry Stevenson, Mrs. J. Quigley. Now last of all I speak of Lorraine, a wonderful person to entertain with kindly heart, she works might and main Our Historical Research to maintain. We love her Titian locks, we claim, we like the way she doth declaim. Extolling the fine points of the fame of each of us in the pioneer game. It gives me butterflies in my mane, I wish that I could do the same. To mention each one by deed and name But this is true, what e'er you do Others are watching and loving you. So here are the thanks of all who love your pictures on memories wall.

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