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"Down through many years of changes, the Goshen Hall became sadly delapidated and was aban- doned as a lonely vigil of days gone by and its silent memories," Dewar stated. The family of Andrew and Jean Stewart lived in the "post office home" until 1920 and then moved to Kin- burn. John E and Ruby Miller spent many years looking after "store and sta- tion" until both became redundant. In 1974 the Millers sold their home to John's sister and her hus- band, Margaret and Arthur Byberg. . Dewar explained Goshen's Railway Station served many travellers and a resident, Morris Miller, remembers the trains and its passengers as they boarded for Arnprior and Ottawa going east of Renfrew and beyond to the west. The couple completely renovated this log home but in 1980 this very historic dwelling caught fire and burned to the ground. Thus ended Goshen's historic "store home", but its romantic and exciting years of service will long be remembered in the history of the community. However, in 198} the Goshen Women's isr.:i- sold the logs ir:., t;"ic-' Goshen Hall to C), tilt." 2:125: Killaloe for $1,000. it Vv'Cif, with this money the ladies were able to erect the plaque on the cairn for the Fifth Line Corner to leave as. a lasting landmark and tribute to the early, residents who called this little area and its four dwellings' home. Goshen WI The Goshen Women's' In- stitute, was organized on September 14, 1914. Among the founding members were South Ren- frew District President Mrs Stringer of Burnstown and District Secretary-Treasurer Miss McLachlan of White Lake. included president Mrs Malcolm D McLaren, first vice. president Miss Annie Scharf, secretary-treasurer Miss Lizzie Harding (later Mrs Wesley Miller), district director Mrs James Miller, branch directors Mrs William Durbrow, Mrs An- drew Stewart and Miss Mabel Frood (later Mrs James Simpson). Other charter members in 1914 were Miss 'Minnie Carswell, Mrs WH The first slate of officers 7 john EX'Eiiicr, HESS Maggie Sémpmm Mrs Thomas. Har- ding, Mrs McMillan, Mrs George McNab, Mrs McNul- ty, Mrs Bplo Stewart, Mrs Bob Dickson, Cassie Dur- brow, Mrs Charles Burwell and Mrs Minnie Peever. bewildering 20th century," Dewar said. EN? " (fi t" e As the years climbed aloft; in the 20th century, the farm- ing demands noticeably changed and many residents left to seek employment in surrounding towns. Member- ship in the institute decreas- ed. Still, the institute thrived and these special ladies celebrated many anniver- saries together. In 1950 the Goshen WI formed an or- chestra and their musical talents became well known and sought after at many festive mood to the meetings A A st, -- --- ,. - - -. Cr, e Mrs Peter am: ("OP/T 3'5- skiff, or. Mrs Maggie A few of the many special ladies who shared their talents with the institute were Faith McCallum, Effie Barr, Dewar noted the institute is now low in membership and the plaque may be its last major project. -local functions, area and na- tional institute conventions. Each and every member had a special talent and this was shown in exhibits at the Renfrew Fair, projects and activities in the community. ' Lila McCallum, Mable McArthur, Mrs Hanniman, Mrs Phillips, Bertha Robert- son, Martha Jamieson, Lulu McDermid, Mary McGregor, Christina Burton Cardiff and Ruby Miller. ' Members of this famous band were Ruby Miller with, her washboard, castanets and piano, Mrs Wesley Miller on the violin, Mrs Lawrence Seeley on Spanish guitar, Mrs Lorna Harper on Hawaiian guitar and Mrs Laura McLaren who played both the piano and violin.