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Some of the many fine exhibits It Inst Week's Hobby seen hanging at the right‘otthe booth displaying rugs. tic Craft Fair. The beautiful Rose ot Sharon quilt is The Bruce Centre District women's institute Hobby a Crafl Fair held last Thursday ul1lle Port Elgin Arena was an unqualified success. being described as the "biggest and best Fair yet with exhibits from all over Ontario. with the‘district craftsmen doing their share to add to that success. There were over 3.000 paid admissinns, of which about. 1.000 Over 3000 Email (Cmtinued from page it garden oesh produce and hand. made gingham and cotton items. There Was also an area offering home baited pies. cakes. cnaklcs and bread. The popularity oi pullei‘y. macrame and clay items was evident in the large selection available. Necklets. rings. ‘worry' stones and earrings tor all kinds of ears. (tiled tables at m<m\‘ of the vendors. Knitting and crnciicting or shawls. etc.. drew many eyes: rug hookers and ladies stitching l'lnc petite point were the Envy of many who do not share these inlcnis. An 'unclock' was it must ifllcrenting ovhitiit. Motltllcd on a piece orharn Siding. enhanced uith horseshoes and harness ‘keepers'. (he numerals un ihe face of Hit batteryâ€"operatedtimepiece. as wall as the hands, were from iron horseshoe nails, There WCi‘C shcll ‘urchins on the ltall sllcll' and for the kiddies "l‘llu Cilokie Monster‘ and Snoopy. siting with handmade dolls and stuftttd animals to entice all ages. Bortle caller-tots .ltlmtred IllC exhlhils. Thch WCI‘C many remind. E!) in! Christmas uttit pottt t i‘uietide decor. ions of illl sites and shapes were children. Busloads of people came from as tar as‘Mcaford and Dresden. ‘ A nursery service was provided and ther: were drop-in areas on the arena floor where a cup or tea or a cool drink otterari 'a refreshing break. South Snugeen w. I. served a smorgasbord noon dinner and Burgoyne w. i. a supper. which were both well patronized Andrew Rurton of Port Elgin. who is knnwn far and wide fur his caning was on hand with many \Vlckerware ltcms. including u'asir‘baskets. Feather and wool flowers aswell as potted plants and quilts were offered at several stalls. in the evening. “Bruce Cuuntr Royalty" paraded the Arena led by Piper Bruce McLean. Mrs, Earl BusLll introduced Ontario Queen cf the Furron. Dawn Brurlitin. Tara who eniceed a short programmc which was most cnjnublc. Urcctings were brought by Warden of Bruce Culiilly Alex Lamont, Bruce County Queen at the Furrow. Shawn anlund. HEI‘. Ontario Shorthnrn > Marilyn Wilson. Pinker Miss Bruce County Jr. (on: Farm-rs. Lynn Mills. rain», nrucc Cuutlly Dairy t-rincess. Shirley Irwin nl Paisley Lind Bruce County Port Hostess. Eeill McKay [wlili oat-tr under her urmt Mr. Ali'rcd Brunltm of Tum delighted the audience singing \wu Scottish selerlinns. Tlit- TtmrIE mi his nonnt-i. and l Lttvc a Lassie. .15 did a group tit iht- Full Eight Conionninl singers Wlln Lot'll Lumulld and All Tllrtiugli the Night. Miss Beth MCth harm-.4. SL‘nIlixli hrnit. nith llL'i' grtit'clul ti (Photos by Mitre Cannoni A miniature threshing machine. built to scale (and which really worksi was exhibited by Rnbcrt Thomas. of R. R. 5. Paisley. . A booth featuring Bruce County Tartan items was one of the most popular spots throughout the day. Maple sugar and syrup in plain and fancy containers was on sale. The Country Sisters offered (Aandnuad on 1299 17) Highland dancing to the piping of Bruce McLean. The beautiful Rosa nf Sharon quilt was won by M. Wilton. 24 Queensdale Crescent. Guelph. The Disirlt'l W. L's are in be commended on their preparation of meals. lunches and refreshments. and "just being there to do whatever had in bi: done". They extend a sincere ‘tharik you‘ to the Arena management for their SL’YVYCE‘S and to the Town of Port Elgin for their valued assistance in arrangements tor priming natw. a.. I 4.6 Kenl and Edith Lamont. ot Saugaen Township, had an ax- citinp evenlna recently when they were among the guests ln- vlted to a very special dinner tor British prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at the Harbour Castle Hilton HDiel in Toronio. Keni and Eallh were the guests lrom Bruce Counly ai Prlme Mlnlsler Plane Trudeau‘s gala dinner to mark Mrs. Thatcher‘s visit to our province. is nlghl to remember lo! the Lamonts and, bless hEl. Edllh was on duty at 7 am. the ‘ulIDWlng morning at Saugaon Vlemorlal Hospital hat. iietterii paid a return visit In Porl ‘Elgln inst weeit to renew acquaintances and infirm: people “nil he may have a new him). int: soon. Rev, Belteriy was I long-time resident a! Brute Township and laugh! religious courses for runny years. He now resides in Hununglon, Indiana. His next bank is tentatively tilled ‘from Bookshelves 0! Memory', and conluius uumrnus reminiscences and anecdoles 0f his years as I minister. including many local episodes. Rev. Bellerly was uutugruphiug his ilS| bank “Accidents, In- cident. Stories and Sludies", nl Brand HuriI’lns Book Store lilsi week.