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f I held tight the tin "cup 1 didn't dare to,blink When out came a gusher and soaked4ny shoes, - Splashed all over my shirt sleeves. I've no dignity left to losë. There goes that blasted bell; we'll have to quit and ruti. I'd like to stay here all afternoon afternoon & chain dandelions in the sun; But we better go by the rules, boys, or it's a long time we'll stay in. If I thought I could fool her I'd hide in the old coalbin.' Appreciation was voiced to the business persons of the Thirties who so well served the Section and often had to buck heavy roads to get their rigs through snowdrifts or mud. Hesper Dean, the "bread man" of the Thirties was present and many memories of those days were recalled. We .thought also of - Bob Walton, grocer and George delivering; of Harold Goode of Orono Creamery and Harold Hooey, driver; the mailman, veterinarian, drover, threshers, telephone linemen and operators, the leaders of the Sunday School and officers of the Home & School Club who worked faithfully to give us a good social life in our own local community where all were en Couraged to take some partS . Many others you, too, could list. To them all, our ever grateful thanks! ï Garnet Rickard, Mayor of the Town of Newcastle, spoke briefly and emphasized, emphasized, too, how each person's work is important to build a viable community and keep the public spirit alive. His wife, Annabelle (nee Hendry) was a former Lake Shore graduate and later an area teacher and her family's home was often the scene of community gatherings for showers, presentations and socials. Alec Martin, in his usual affable manner, spoke recalling recalling events of those school days. Hazel Crago mentioned the quality of books given . prizes and then on behalf of a number of the former pupils presented Hilda Tâmblyn , with a beautiful flower arrangement arrangement in a footed container. container. Hilda was completely surprised by this gesture and replied that it had been a great pleasure to help arrange this get together especially as everyone rallied and helped where needed. Our thoughts went out to those unable to attend and hopefully another future ' (Continued page 9) 8-Orono Weekly Times. Wednesday, October 19, 1983 Lake Shore Pupils of the Thirties Pictured above are two picture picture taken at a recent, reunion reunion of the Lake Shore Public School students of the 1930s. Many Lake Shore pupils of the Thirties were able to at- • tend a Reunion held at Brownsdale Community Centre Centre on Sunday afternoon, October October 2, 1983. Each was invited invited to bring a guest (relative or friend). Ruth (Holmes) Pollard, Streetsville arrived early with her carload: Maurice (Powell) Coulter, Downsview and Jean (Holmes) Shupak and Bob of Weston. Ruth made and donated a large cake she had decorated with replica of a red brick school-house complete complete with flag, belfry and teacher in the open doorway. doorway. She also had an armload of artifacts for the display table. Neta (Allin) Alldred and Les. of Oshawa with Laura (Clement) Wade and guest arrived arrived with flower arrangements arrangements for the Head table and geraniums for the window-sill to welcome guests in true Lake Shore style. An old school desk stood outside the door, reminding us of earlier days. All set to work to help one of the teachers of the Thirties, Thirties, Hilda (Rowland) Tamblyn, Orono, to set up displays of pictures, maps and assorted artifacts. Maurice manned the Reception Reception table, later helped by her sisters - Hazel (Powell) Crago and Dorrene Powell - who had each been teachers at Lake Shore in later years. ( Soon, a whole line of cars poured'in. Alec and Marilyn' Martin helped the others welcome the arrivals. . We were especially happy to greet those coming from some distance: Evelyn (Brown) Glover of Garden City, Michigan: Bill and Mrs. Kirkpatrick from Windsor; Audrey (Jaynes) Hooey and Orville of Ennismore and Mildred (Brown) Porter and Murray of Rodney, Ontario. We had an interesting letter of regret from Archie Hendry of Nepean and others telephoned that, because of ill-health, distance or other commitments they could not attend on this date. The list of Thirties' pupils gives forty-one names. Five of these'are now deceased, one is resident in a Rest Home and three have been (so far) unheard from,- for some years. While "browsing through The event was organized by Mrs. Hilda Tamblyn and held in the Brownsdale Community Community Centre. ' Lake Shore Reunion dates back to the 30s the displays we had stood in silence before a picture and account of our former schoolmate, Donald Powell, K/A April 28, 1945 and buried in Holten, Holland. Also, a picture and write-up of Maynard Clough (who lived lived at Clinton Brown's and worked there during part of the Thirties and who often played music at our school events) K/A August, 1944 and buried in France. The years have also taken their toll and we noted that Alfred Adair, Alex. Hendry, Jack Brown and Lloyd Clement have passed on also. Olive (Brown) Henderson and Trueman and Bernice (Brown) Henderson and Fred of Newtonville had helped with invitation replies. Other former Thirties' pupils participating participating in this Reunion included: included: Jean (Brown) Harness, Bowmanville with ■her sister Hazel as guest; Stanley Brown, Hampton and Mrs. Brown; John Mitchell, Mitchell, Port Hope; Dorothy (Brown) Gilmer, Port Hope; Ronald Powell and Mrs. Powell, Floyd Powell, Ross Adams, Bill Jaynes and guest and Myrtle (Allin) Alldred and Robin, all of Newcastle. The luncheon tables were colorful with gold-enjbossed tumblers of autumn flowers, an array of special stones gleamed from the beach along the Lake Shore and* bowls of Lake Shore - grown apples. Each former pupil was given a small brown- paper bag containing such oddities as one might have found as treasures in junior pupils' pockets in the Thirties, Thirties, a gold coloured lapel ribbon, ribbon, also a miniature pennant pennant to use later on and pinpoint pinpoint on a map some distant place each had visited during the years. The serviettes were folded and held with a bookmark souvenir. Guests, James and Doreen Lowery, Kirby, led in singing Grace and a delicious buffet luncheon was catered by Fred and Patricia Storsbergen, Orono. We got right into the spirit of the day as James and Doreen led in some favorite old songs as: School Days, Enjoy Yourself, When your Hair Has Turned To Silver, Don't Fence Me In, In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree and others. Hilda Tamblyn presided and between saxophone and violin selections by James , Lowery she gave a series of reminiscences blending, .humorous and nostalgic • memories of Lake Shore days. Her smatc'hes of homespun rhyme touched different facets ' of rural ■ school 'life in the expression days of the Thirties. 'You were at the old well, pumping me a drink; AWARDS Pin an award on a kid who deserves it. Ontario's community newspapers and CP Air, co-ordinator and patron fef the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards Program, are^eeking entries for 1983. ' * 1 S. Recipients Will receive a Junior Citizen lapel pin,,plaque, $200 and.a family picture with the Lieutenant .Governor of Ontario. Nomination forms are available at this newspaper.