WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE< 23, 1976, PAGE 7 by, Brian W inter WILLIAM DRYDEN This week we exaiinýne the career of the tIhird generation member of the Dryden faînly, who like his fathier wvas a pruminent t'armer in Ontario and contributed mu1Lch lu Ithe deveîopmeni of agriculture and in the province. William -V:thur Dryden, the third son ufthIe 1-on Johni Dryden, Ontario's Minister of Agriculture froini1 890 lu 1905, wvas born on Maple Shade Farn (pictured above) on May 29, 1881. Tîhe 400-acre farni is located un the seventh concession of Whitby, east of Thickson Roaçi. Il was eslablishied by Williani's grandfiather, James Dryden in 1832, and remained in the possession 'o the Dryden family until 1965. Williami Dryden was educate 'd aI the Brooklin School and Woodstock Baptist College, and thien attended the Ontario Agricultural College aI Guelph. Whien his father died in 1909, lhe took charge of Maple Shade Farmi and its extensive herd of Shortliorn Cattle and Shropshire shecp. I-e carried on the farnily tradition ut' winning prizes ucross Canada and the United States for his animiaIs. Mr. Dryden exhibited ut the International Stock Exhibition iin Chicagu, and was in great emiand as a Shurthorn juîdge ut major Canadian and Amlerican cattle sh ows. Mr. Dryden xvas presidenit of the Caniadiain Sheep Breeders' Associationi and Ibeý Canudian Shorthorn Breeders' Association, Cliairmian of the Cýanadian National Livestock Records, seniior directur ofthfIe Canudian National Exhibition, directur o f the Canudian Co-operative Wool Gruwers Companiy, and a director of' the Coultinen tai Life Insurance Company. Hi$ chief dlaim lu "unie is the part hie playcd in founiding the Royal Agricultural Winler ïjir, which i s stili hield annully ut the Canadian National Exhibition grouinds in Toronto. He collaborated witb a number of outstanding agriculturalists luo organize the t'air, aiud was a charter miember of the board of directors, Mr. D'yderr hiad the bionor of beiug tbe fair's first president when it opened in 1922. lunI1936 hie was rnade nmanaging director and genieral manager. The Royal Vinter Fuir susp)ended uperatit)s U5(triug the Second World Wur, and Mr. Dryden luok charge f ils management aguin in 1I946. Early in I1949 hie resigned froru the fuir board after serving 27 years. In 1943 whenï the Ontario 'government appointed an Agricultural Commission *of Inquiry, Mr. Dryden was chosen as chairman of ils livestock committee. Many of his recommendations become a part of Ontario Govern- ment policy on agriculture.' With a vast knowledge of agricultural matters, Mr. Dryden often contributed articles to livestock publications un the history and development of Shorthorn breed. In polit 'ics,, Mr. Dryden served 25 years as President of the South Ontario and later Ontario Riding , Liberal Association, until he became managing director of the Royal Winter Fair in 1936. In 1948 Mr. Dryden was honored with the presentation of a portrait by his associates in the Canadian Shorthorn Association, the Canadian Sheep Breeders' Association and the Royal Winter Fair. The 'portrait was presented in Chicago and hung in the gallery of f-ame in the Saddle and Sirloin Club. Mr. Dryden was at une time president of the Toronto Dainies Ltd. and was involved in many other agricultural matters, following in the footsteps of his father, John Dryden and bis grandfather Jamnes Dryden. Mr. Dryden died at Maple Shade Farm on Nov. 18, 1949 at the age of 68. Like his father and grandfather, lie was buried in the old Baptist cemetery near the farmn on the seventh concession. On Dec. 30, 1903 lie was married t.o Margaret Millef, a member of a promninent agricultural family from Ashburn. They had une son and two daughters. The son, John Dryden, who was named after his illustrious grand-,ather followed the family tradition' of joining in municipal polities, serving in the 1960s as Reeve of Whitby Township. He suld the old bomestead in 1965 and continues to live in the rural part-of Whitby. West Ly nlej by Norm Mealinq 1 started writing this column in the spring of 1 974. ln June of that year, 1 deterrnined that a two-rnonth layoff froin writing this piece would give both the reader and the writer a rest, and, therefore, Words from West Lynde did not appear in the Free Press during July anid Auigust. 1 carried that tradition into last year and took most ýof the summer off. 1 say most becauise in mid-August a provincial election wvas called, and 1 took up the pen two weeks before the first of Septemiber. On Friday of this week, the public schools close down for their summer break, and, in our house as in many others, Ibis fact signiaIs the Ibeginning of sunirner. And wiîh the beginning of sommier cornes the ýending ut Worcls fromn West Lynde for- yet anothier yeur. lu wrapping uip this piece for 1975-76, 1 would like tu îbank aIl of you for îaking tbe limie lu read wbat I have tu say. 1 would alsu like lu thank all uf you \vho iay bave reacted lu uiy observations because Iliat makes writing these wvords more interesting. I would also like to thank the Free Press l'or giviug rue the space, and, thereby afllowing mie tbe upporlunity utf expressing ruy views. But, most of aIl, I wvould like lu thiank West Lynde because withoui the subdivision and tbe cummunity there would be nu Words froni West Lynde. Su, lhave a guud sommner, take cure of yuurselves, and watch for Words frumn West Lynde Mien il returns in the first week of Sepîeniber.- W.M.A.A. ROUNDUP The Whilby Men's Atlbletic Association Sofîbaîl League conipletedi it's fotîrthi week of play witb îwu teanis lied for tu- fop spo il-te 1ag .4L rsua.... fll-iWil1-ii saw Teanq 4 edge '-1eam 3/14-11I in the opener, and Team 2 crush Team 1/25-11lin the nightcap. Teain 4 was led aI the plate by Bob Weaver and Jirn Carson, with Carson adding a humer tu the attack. Jeff Nobes, Eric Laycock and Bob Riddell sparked the club on defence. Team 3's top performer was Peler Naumnienko who ruade several ouîstanding plays in the outfield. Teani 2's victory was paced once again by Pat Brown, Greg Toppler and Jue Harnyak. Brown made two sparkling grabs while patrolling left field and stroked out a fourbagger. For Team 1, who are now winless in ail four of their starts, Bob Smith, Norm Howe, Randy Hazeldine and Peter Siniley played well. The League Standings: Teamn Uames Won Lost Tied Points Per- cent Tlwo 4 1 O~.750 Four 4 3 1 O 6 .750 Three 4 2 2 0 4 .500 One 4 O 4 O O .000 Games Behind 3 Your editorial last week toucbed on a subject about which the Corridor Area Ratepayers are extremely con- cerned. First let me congratulate you on your support of subsfrlized rides for Senior Citizens. Our Senior Citizens are the reason for our Town being the beautiful community that it is today. Surely, in some way we can assist our seniors and handicapped persons that require transportation. Some of these persons need more help than a regular bus route could offer. The subsidized taxi rides are the only logical suggestion to date. Whatever the solution mnay be, we sincerey hope our Council will seriously consider the matter. This, at least, is a beginning to Whitby's overal transportation probleni. You have to stirt somecwhere, and 1 cannot think of anyone more deserving than our Seniors and Handicapped. [The 1976 Fiat 131: Get a kick out of five seatse You don't have to forfeit your sport ing spirit bccause you nccd more space. 11w new Fiat 131 has five scats, five gears. and lots more. (:orne in and give it a whiri. P.S. Automatie availablc. Wagons, to JOUOU The Whitby-Longueuil twinning excursion will be leaving for Montreal on June 25th. This is the eiglitli year of the twinning exchange, and a capacity 'number of citizens will be participating. Bon voyage tu al]tlhe happy crew, and espiecially the Corridor residents. Have a good week-end. Overpasson 1llopkinsStreet The Region is expropriating prupcrty on Hopkins Street to build a three quarter mile uverpass. Evidently, the Region is not foot ing the bill, su it appears a 'good deal'. llowever, a couple of dozen land owners are losing froîntage and the use of their land. J t would appear that a number of industries would be forced ouututf business. thus job losses. Unfortiînately the overpass juLst rnighit create more problerns than it would solve. The Cartage ýCompanies oppose the overpass and would pretèr improvemient of Champlain Avenue with traffic lighits at Thicksons Road to using H-opkins Street. It sceins that the heavy flow of traffic now MARIAN AUTO LTD. 25 Grenfili St., Oshawa 728-5179J being forced to use Hopkins Street has made the Hopkins, Number 2 Highway, Anderson Street intersection one of the most dangerous corners of Whitby. The pressure to move north could encourage truckers and traffic to use Anderson Street and pass approximately 1,500 school children. Need 1 emphasize the danger. One excellent solution would be to improve the truck traffic route to Thicksons Road and ban truck traffic north of Raiston Purina with an added protection of gates on the Railway Crossing. The Region could then save the cost of needless expropriation and the peuple mnaintain control of their property. .Speaking of overpasses, 1 personally feel that the need for une on Hopkins Street is not as great as the need for one on Brock Street. Don't forget the Hardtime Dance and Hayride at Fau tasyland Park on Saturday, July l7th.- M.M. 725-8967 If .you plan to travel to Britain during Christmas BOOK NOW to avoid disappoin tmen t CALL A.& LnuRussell RUSSELL TRAVEL LTD. 116 Brock St. S., Whitby 668-5000 #'Your Trvel At Our Businesç 'Mon. - Sat. 9-5 For your protection, registered, undçr 1 the top spot in the league. Last 'l'hurSdaY niglitýs twin bill