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2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, October 31, 1984 S urelyNt During the recent federal election campaign Caniada's military st rength and the armed forces did come to the front at times with insistance from the Conservatives that these ce were in a deplorable state and less than worthy of a country such as Canada. We can accept this charge without any difficulty but if the newly elected Conservative government is going to get caught up in the politics of a uniform change as a solution wé do have grave reservations as to what concerns the Torys really did have on the election platform. Uniforms are militarily irrelevant even though such as the navy has been carrying out a constant battle for change back to the blue and white. Integration of the three forces date back to 1968 and that where it should stay. We have more faith in Brian Mulroney than to expect he will see new uniforms as a means of updating the armed forces of this country. From A round Home . That's Enjoyment Its been some time, possibly eight or nine years, since I played music with a group and although there is presently a lot of rust last Wednesday evening at the High School the joys of playing music all came back when I joined with a group from Orono and area to put a few chords together. There is much one can enjoy in this world but I would have to think that music can surely be one of the greater avenues for expression of feeling and from the expression the rewards of enjoyment. Certainly music provides the opportunity to produce great sounds withother players and to get a real lift from some of the sound beats that are provided in many of the ar- rangements. Good music results from good team play in both expression, interpretation and execution. The main thing at this point is the fact the dust has been wiped off the trumpet and the valves have been lubricated to allow for some form of music. It brings back some memories of years ago and I do recall the first time I held a horn in my hands. It was during the time I was attending Continuation School in Orono and the Orono Band set forth to get new members by providing in- struments and instructions. The first assembly was held in the Continuation School with a cornet being placed in rmy hand. There were some twelve to fifteen present with Andrew Knox, a well-known local musician, giving the instructions. From this group possibly six to seven moved onto the Orono Band with some still playing today. As I look back over the local history of music in Orono this move by the Orono Band possibly did more for music in this community than at any other time, at least that I am aware of. Last Wednesday brought back other memories especial- ly with James Lowery and Carman White sitting in for the workout for with these two along with Carman Cornish, Eileen Stephenson and Bill Found we had played together in a six-piece dance band for a period of eight to nine years playing everywhere from Pickering to Cobourg and north to Peter- borough and Bobcaygeon. Our first engagement was in Leskard playing in the top floor of the public school and although we got through the night not too bad we had to take three runs at God Save the King before completing it for the close out of the evening. There were other interesting moments as well none the least be- ing a tear gas bomb ignited in the Cavan Hall which emptied the hall in short order. We never considered this 'stink' bomb had any relationship with the type of music we were playing. But that is ail in the past and we look to the future for some enjoyable evenings in the world of music. No doubt the present assembly with some eight sax- ophone players, two trombones, two to three trumpets, and drums will direct itself more to that of a stage band than anything else. There is also a wide range of age groups from high school students to young men and then of course some of the older ones. In the meantime we will just try to hang in and take the opportunity to enjoy the sounds of music. St. Saviour's to celebrate 100th Anniversay (Continued from page 1) Sunday. It outlines the early history of Anglican families in the area and as well outlines many interesting events that have taken place over the past 100 years relating to church and con- gregation activities. Prior to the first recorded congregational meeting in 1883 Anglicans in the Orono area worshipped in Newcastle and at times in Walsh's school in Newtonville and for a time attended services in Starkville in the school house and in the old Presbyterian church knoWin as the Mulligan CThInch. The first congregational meeting on record dates back to 1883 held in the Sons of Temperance Hall in Orono. The present Anglican Church was purchased in 1884 at a cost of $1,500.d0 from the Bible Christian Church which was built in 1869 and used by the Bible Christians up to 1884 when they united with three other Methodist churches. Those signing for the Anglicans in the transfer of the church building were: Robert Morton, Robert Coatham, Daniel Hall, John Stewart, Francis Morgan and John Dewell. The first service by the anglicans under the nane of St. Saviour's Anglican Church was held in the Kendal News November The leaves are fadin- and falling, The winds are rough and wild, The birds have ceased their calling, But let me tell you, my child, Though day by day, as it closes, Doth darker and colder grow, The roots of the bright red roses Will keep alive in the snow. And when the winter is over, The boughs wiIl get new leaves, The quail come back to the clover, And the swallow back to the eaves. The robin will wear on his bosom A vest that is bright and new, And the loveliest way-side blossom Will shine with the sun and dew. The leaves to-day are whirl- ng, The brooks are all dry and dumb, But let me tell you, my darl- img The spring will be sure to come. On Sunday morning some of the Kendal folk attended Newtonville Anniversary to hear Rev. Charles Catto director of Fro'ntier Founda- tion, Operation Beaver whose purpose is "International Community Advancement and Voluntary Service". In the past 20 years over 1,700 volunteers have worked with community members to assist them in meeting a great need. In the West Indies they built a road to the port so they could market their fruit. Rev. Catto asked the little children what animal was on the five cent piece. He asked them what beavers did. He emphasized the fact that they all worked together. He showed them a picture of two boys of eigh- teen. One boy was a black boy from the West Indies. The other boy was an Indian, boy from Manitoba. They were sitting on the steps of a school they were helping build in Northern Canada under the leadership of a skilled carpenter. They were learning to know each other and building a school for Eskimo children. Other young folk from across Canada would be helping also. He told of Operation Beavers-many projects. In low in.ome communities in Canada the main need lias been better housing. He told church on November 5th, 1884 with Rev. A. B. Chafee in charge. The church and its Sunday School had a varied history during the one hundred year period with the natural fluc- tuations in attendance and in- terest and as well tînancial concerns relating to the fun- ding of needed repairs and in- stallation of new equipment. In the 1970s interest and at- tendance did increase and the church added such new features as a new organ, new heating system and eventually how Operation Beaver had helped widows in a village in B.C. to learn again the skill of making leather jàckets of deer skin. So now these women are self supporting. These beautiful jackets are sold to the tourists. He told us that people sometimes say to him: "What has operation beaver to do with preaching the Gospel, with mission?" He says it has everything to do with the way Jesus taught. He said the Old Testment was a religion of" thou shalt not" but Jesus taught Th(u shalt do good..Thou shalt love thy neighbour..Thou shalt go in- to all the world..A doing religion. In Christ's story of "The Good Samaritan" the priest was too busy carrying out formai church services to help; likewise the Levit or choir member passed by: but Christ commended the Good Samaritan for he saw the great need and ministered to the need. In Operation Beaver teams of young people work together to serve that 'great need during the summer months. They are given free board and lodging and some pay. Mrs. Rowena Tizzard sang two solos "He Touched Me" and "There'll be Peace in the Valley". Then we returned to a fine service in Kendal Church with a full choir. The U.C.W. will meet this Wednesday to plán for Ken- dal bazaar on November 1Oth at two o'clock. The Loyalist by Selwyn Banwell The United Empire Loyalists were the first set- tiers of Ontario. They refused to live under the stars and stripes, in many cases they were driven out, burned out, etc. and fled north and built new homes here. This is the history of the "Land" family of Hamilton written by a great grandson John H. Land, Hamilton, Ontario. Prologue An hour before dawn on Sept. 27, 1778 1, Abel Land stood with my brothers and sisters by my mother's side in a cornfield near our farm and homestead in his Majesty's Province of New York. We did not move or cry out as we saw the mounting flames devour ail that we possessed. Scarcely did we dare draw breath: we knew that, were we to be found, we must share the fate of our neighbours beyond the river. That very night those neighbours, father, mother and children had been murdered while they slept. Escape seemed in truth almost beyond hope for us. By the glare we saw the figures of Indians moving about, some capering in triumph, some herding a new parish hall which, was completed at the back of the church in May of 1983. It is pointed out in the history of the church that in 1978 the average attendance at the church school had reached 23 which then in- creased further to 35 in 1980 which figure has been main- tained during the early 1980s. The building replaced by the new Parish Hall was in fact the first church built in, Orono and was constructed in 1845 by the Bible Chris- tians for their use. together the oxen and farm animals, the spoils of war. In- dians! Well we knew that these were no red men and that beneath the paint and feathers were skins as white as our own. This it seemed was the climax and end of the persecution we had suffered since three years before my father had left us for duty with the King's forces. The climax! 'Twas but the over- ture: we were mercifully spared the knowledge of the days to come filled with danger, privation and hear- break until that distant time when God brought us through our troubles and gave us peace. Chapter I My father had taken up land on the Delaware River, in the colony of New York. Thither he had brought his bridge Phoebe Scott: there he had begotten and reared his seven children: there by his toil he had built a home for them, there we lived happy and prosperous tili the bitter misfortunes of war swept all away. I remember it as if it were yesterday that summer Sun- day morning, in the year 1775 when my father bade us good-bye. He had sat silent at the family breakfast, and at prayer he took us through the whole of the morning service, keeping us on our knees about half an hour while he repeated the prayers for the King's Majesty and omitted not one of the petitions in the Litany. I hear his voice now: From all sedition, privy con- spiracy, and rebellion Good Lord deliver us. "My sons" said he present- ly, "this wicked war has not touched us yet, but it draws nearer; pray God it may not reach and crush us. For my part I do to meet it; tonight I leave to enter the King's ser- vice." He spoke so quietly and my mother bore herself so brave- ly that I hardly took his meaning until at parting he spoke a secret word to my brother John and myself. At this time John was upward of eighteen years of age while I was not yet seventeen. "John" said my father, "and Abel, you must fill my place here. Be on your guard always for there's mischief afoot-" he jerked his head in the direction of Cocheton and the Delaware ferry. "Watch Thomasson and his Patriots". And as he uttered that word my father spat upon the ground. (continued next week) Mrs. Betty Atkins who celebrated her 87th birthday - few days ago, pass'ed awaïy, .suddeny-Tvoniay mornmng, October 29th in her home. Sympathy is extended to her husband Mark and to her son Eric and family and her two daughters as well as to San- dra her granddaughter. ST. SAVIOUR'S ANGLICAN CURCH MAIN STRE T, ORONO, ONT RIO REV. ALLAN HAiDENBY November 4, 1 184 Homecoming S uday One Hundredth Anniversary 9:45 a.m. Holy Communion ORONO UNITED - CHURCH ORONO PASTORAL CHARGE Rev. Fred R. Milnes B.A. B.D. ORONO UNITED CHURCH Church School 11:15 a.m. U.C.W. Annual Church Service 11:15 a.m. BIBLE STUDY Wednesday 8-9:30 p.m. Upper C.E. Auditorium Everyone Welcome KIRBY UNITED CHURCH Church School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 9:45 a.m. U.C.W. BAZAAR Saturday, Nov. 3, 2-4 p.m. Orono United Church Wanted: Organist for Kirby United Church to commence December lst Contact: Marlene Risebrough 983-5702 ST. SAVIOUR'S ANGLICAN CHURCH November 4, 1984 Homecoming Sunday One Hundredth Anniversary 9:45 a.m. Holy Communion MMN StOM. 040 Nt.- .S3OOI