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A Ges ¥ a, ee i SLIT IS 14 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, July 28,1976 Canadian crafts are a going concern Bad coffee sipped from a handcrafted mug is still bad coffee. But it, as you raise the mug to your lips, you are reminded to the happy cir- cumstances surrounding. its purchase during a visit to Vancouver or Prince Edward Island, the taste of the coffee may not matter. Souvenirs, especially well made handcrafted souvenirs fashioned by artisans living in the places you have visited prolong vacations. Canada's early settlers were craftsmen from neces- sity. For them it was a matter of doing it themsely- es or doing without. They used skills they had learned in their homelands to carve furniture, hook rugs, weave fabric and pot dishes. Today, the artisans of Canada are still at work and their products can be pur- chased in stores across the country. Prices range from as little as five cents for a handscreened postcard-sized calendar made by an artist in Manotick, near Ottawa, to thousands of dollars for an elaborate Eskimo. carving, The tourist industry is an important market for crafts- men. Every year more vacationers in search of suit- able mementos insist on authentic handicrafts. 'Miniature Mounties made in Japan don't havé much to do with Canda. Wood figurines hand-carved by the crafts- men of Quebec do. So do batik wallhangings from Ontario, stoneware bowls from Calgary, ponchos knit in the outports of Newfound- land, porcelain dishes from Saskatchewan and jade jewelry individually styled in British Columbia. Good quality handcrafted souvenirs are not necessar- ily expensive. Not that you are going to find any authen- tic Eskimo carvings at bar- MANCHESTER AUTO BODY % OFF 10 ESTIMATED PRICE ON ANY PAINT WORK With presentation of this coupon Effective until August 31st. on UXBRIDGE ELECTRONICS 75 Brock Street W. 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Or you may like a $350 metal sculpture by Jaro Svitorka of Vancouver. The range of handcrafted goods available is growing all the time. Among the most popular items are: batik and macrame wall- hangings; ceramic bottles, ashtrays and wall plagues; metal and leather jewelry; quilts; beadwork and other Indian arts; pewterware; and pottery of all kinds. Finding them is no prob- lem. Many artisans sell their, work in their own studios or workshops. Visit Alta-Glass in Medicine Hat, Alberta, for example, watch glass sculptors at work, then choose your souvenir. Shops - specializing in handicrafts are located in almost every city and town in the country. Most gift shops and department stores also handle them. Watch particularly for shops in air- ports, . railway and bus stations, arts centres (such as the confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown) museums and even hos- pitals. The wood sculptures of Quebec and Eskimo carv- ings are probably the two crafts for: which Canada is best known. Saint-Jean- Port-Joli, 60 .miles east of Quebec City has successfully promoted the production and sale of wood sculptures for nearly half a century and is popularly known, at least among the residents, as the Handcraft capital of Canada. The figurines sold in such numbers there can also be purchased at most other Quebec centres and to a lesser extent in other prov- inces. Some are painted; most are not. Old men and women in a variety of poses are among the most popular items. The Eskimos of Canada have practiced the art of stone and bone carving and skin sewing since the dawn of history. Their fine anatomical knowledge of the animals around them and their keen sense of move- ment are easily seen in their carvings of bear, walrus, seals, caribou, fish and people. They carve them in various types of stone from soft soapstone to granite, and in walrus ivory, horn and bone. Eskimo prints, another popular art form, exhibit the same kind of awareness. The handicraft market in Canada has undoubtedly im- (continued on page31) Racing boats authorized to launch at Queen site (continued) the new site, however, other traffic would have to be closed off there until the completion of the races. To help eliminate the con- gested traffic situation at the old site, one of the reasons for closing it off, the boats would be launched by two or three tractors and cars would be parked elsewhere. There are eight classes of NOW! Victoria & Grey Trust Guaranteed Investments 10: FOR 5 YEARS -- INTEREST -- is payable half yearly or may be left to compound EMMERSON INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED 193 Queen St. Port Perry Phone 985-7306 INVEST racing boats in the event, with two races in each class. About 50 boats will compete in the event. Another problem that de- veloped was over the chamber's intention of fenc- ing off a section of Palmer Park and asking for admis- sion to offset the $1,500. cost of bringing the races to Port Perry. Coun. Reg Rose pointed out that since the park is an approved park by the prov- ince, charging admission is - prohibited under provincial regulations. He felt, how- ever, that since a section of the park would remain open to the general public, there would be no flack from the province. 130 attend family picnic ~The 103rd Werry, Wright, Philp picnic was held Satur- day, July 17, 1976, at the Blackstock Recreation Centre. Approximately 130 relatives registered and all sat down to enjoy the sumpt- uous buffet dinner served by the Blackstock Women's In- stitute. ~~ Following dinner past president, Fred Wright welcomed all presént and turned the program over to Harvey Yellowless, incom- ing president. Ron and Elsie Werry were in charge of sports" and the following special prizes were awarded: Most pieces of pie eaten - Meredith Moffatt. Youngest baby - Michael Metcalf, 9 days, son of Brenda and Ron Metcalf. Oldest man - Elmer Wright, 86 years. Most grandchild- - ren present - Percy and Elva VanCamp - 7. Persons from farthest - Jean and Bel Veal, Vancouver B.C. Most lottery tickets - Frank Wright. Wearing longest sock - Grant Werry. Husband who kissed his wife that morning - Elton Werry. Largest fish caught stamp - Anne Werry; cough drops Peggy Larmer; centennial penny - Cindy VanCamp; needle and thread - Mrs. Luke; most articles in purse June Werry; wedding annivers- ary - Bert 'and Jean Locke 40th. The following races were held in the park: 5 years and under - Ist Christopher Bor- rowdale, 2nd Honor Lane. 6 and 7 year olds,- Ist Lisa Werry, 2nd Michael Roul- ston. 8 and 9 year old - 1st Todd McGill, 2nd Brian Stainton. 10 and 11 year old - Ist - Dean McGill, 2nd Janet Werry. 12 and 13 year old - Ist Brenda Stainton, 2nd Ernie Greer. Girls 14 and over - Ist Beverley Stainton, 2nd Sue Werry. Boys 14 and over - Ist David Larmer, 2nd Paul Larmer. Girls shoe kick - '1st Cindy VanCamp 2nd Janet Werry, 3rd June Werry. Relay race - 1st Keith VanCamp team, 2nd Glen Larmer team, Roll Ball Replay - 1st Grant Werry team, 2nd Keith Van- Camp team. Hit golf ball - this year - Janet Werry. 1st Rick Werry, 2nd Les Things in a purse: 8 cent Wright. RELIABLE PLUMBING & HEATING New Installations Repairs - BERT FABER PHONE 985-3734 "Service is Our Business." 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Alterations Be Your Own Builder Save Money with RENTAL EQUIPMENT. 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