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Alexander (Sandy) MacDonald and Venus Robinson met when they were both working at l i l McVicars Farm some ten miles l“ south of Tobermory. Sandy was lumbering and u‘vVenus was the cook. ' They were married in the 4United Church Manse in Wiar- Quinn on January 25, 1915. The ‘-' a,;F!everend E.L. Flagg performed vi the ceremony. 5'. Venus was “a good cook and v .agood manager," and Sandy, "a 'ii'Lateady worker and good provid- §r" a firm foundation on which build a 65 year marriage. ‘. :4 Sandy's grandparents came i “from Scotland as young children over 100 years ago and settled in the Ripley and Goderlch areas. (Sandy and Venus enjoy a J {rocking chair in their home ‘liii'which was brought from Scot» Mind by one of his great-grand- ‘Jiy'l'parents. giviCelebrates 65th Anniversary The couple remained at the McVicar Farm tor the first two years of their marriage then moved to Lion‘s Head. Sandy was a well known and highly respected carpenter and mason lor torty years. For the next eleven years, Sandy was superintendent at Craigleith Park near Coiling- wood. They spent their summers at the park and their winters in Wiarton where Sandy did main- tenance and repair work at local camps. in 1970, they retired and settled permanently in Wlarton. Sandy's hobbies are llshlng and hunting, although he has "no luck". Venus reads a lot. writes a lot of letters, quilts and cooks. They are members of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. The Queen wired to Sandy and Venus sending “warm congratulations and mood at ‘ u . ’ 'v » 5 ‘3" i - . 7 oufiwm fort” .nfii i hope that the event you cele: brate today marks the beginning of a year of happiness and health tor you." William Davis said in his letter. "Today Is a very special milestone in your lives and a day‘; in which you will be recalling many lond memories at your Ills. together. I am extremely pleased‘ to have this opportunity to Join with your family and friends In marking this occasion and wish, you both many years at happi- ness together." The couple will have a family gathering to mark the occasion In the spring. They have one daughter Lois (Mrs. Charles Pfiiélul “l oi Toronto; 5 son John at V-cii- r- ton; four married grandchildren . and tour greabgran i,h:irlr_‘-i "The great-grandchimer. are all boys but we are he uni, 'r-r a girl one day," says Venr Shaking hands it n |’ .us and Sandy upon it y caused , Candy romaili .489 you Inn live 3/ La? -« » - ' \Ji-‘qq