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i 1 _ 1 Lieutenant Governor charms ; l . . _ oseum . 5% Vi _ 'l all in V isit to area Opens Legion exhibit at m "r, , The Royal Canadian Legions 60th anniversary exhibit at delighted to see so many children here. They know what it s the Bruce County Museum in Southampton received very all about!" t Museum 1 special treatment last Thursday evening when Ontario's Claus Breeds, past curator of the Bruce Counryrmmr to Lieutenant Governor, Lincoln Alexander, made an official and a leading force in bringing the Lieutenar r Jtie Beum , i vialt. Bruce County, also spoke briefly at the official TU Ions i The Lieutenant Governor's visit was to officially open the ceremony. "l must thank the museum staff and the Gian)" . l exhibit, but he also tooktime to visit boththe Port Eigin and for a most commendable lob on the anniversaréw FG Southampton Legion branches as well as mingle with the The Idea was born in the basement of Branchh 340 Air large crowd present at the museum. Elgin), by Robert Pawiey (a past comma: 'er oft , case The very personable Lieutenant Governor was at ease Cadet squadron) and I. An original Idea of a (SIS? ?¥orthe _ when talking with the many Legionaires from the district became 4,000 square feet of memories. I am grate u _ i who attended the festivities and seemed particularly pleas- Lieutenant Governor: response to our request that he open ed when chatting with some younger students from ac. this exhibit." ti s 1 Huston Public Stthottl. Southampton mayor. Art Knechtei, brought gree Ir|nge i A foray Into the waiting handshakes of members of the from the town. "it Is a great honour and privilege to av r i G.C. Huston choir and the fielding of questions about his you (Mr. Alexander) here. We have been excited about you l 'lob' brought obvlous delight to the newly appointed Lieute visit for a while now." ' t _ nant Governor. Kneohtel took the opportunity to Invtte the Lieutenan , Being a veteran himself (a corporal In the Air Force dur- Governor back to Southampton in the summertime, What" '; ing the Second World War), Mr. Alexander showed sincere things get heavy and the smog gets thick, come back 0 interest In greeting and listening to veterans representing God's country." d Legion branches In Southampton, Port Elgln, Paisley, Gordon Perrott, chairman ofthe museum, also Spd,',',',"; Chesley, Wiarton, Shallow Lake, Owen Sound, Hepworth, greetings, as well as noting the display was a great way or Chatsworth, and Lion's Head. people to help the Legion celebrate its 60th anniversary. ' "I can think of no better place than being here with you", . Local Legion presidents, Jack Frosr'irf Port E/girl, and . l began Mr. Alexander in a brief statement before an official Bob Greason In Southampton, later expressed their pleasure _ ribbon cutting ceremony at the museum. "l am so happy to in the Lieutenant Governor taking trme from his busy 3 see such cooperation amongst the many Legion branches schedule to visit the area. They also felt his visit will add i taking part in this very meaningful exhibit. it is indeed mov- esteem to the local branches. '; Ing to see the Legion branches working together, and their Mr. Alexander dined " guest of the Port Elgin Legion i efforts have created a touching display. I am honoured and before attending the ceremonies at the museum. _ i delighted to have the pleasure of bringing the Queen's The Lieutenant Governorand his entourage flew to Wiar- _ greetings to all of you. Congratulations to all who have ton, where he was greeted by Wiarton Mayor Harold Silk l worked on this exhibit." and local Legion officials. He was then driven to PortEigm~ , I In a brief statement later at a wine and cheese gather Southampton. He returned to Wiarton later that evening for i ing In the Southampton Legion, the Lieutenant Governor the return trip to Toronto. ' i again expressed his delight at seeing the Legion's work In The Legion exhibit, entitled Passing the Torch,_ls a col. i remembering their history. "This exhibit Is very significant, Iection of memorabilia depicting Canada's 'contnbutlon to l as Is the co-operation shown by 13 Legion branches in put- freedom' In WWI, WWII, and the Korean conflict. Museum ting their hands together and getting a job done." curator Barb Ribey explained the exhibit is made up of a i "I am delighted to be here," he continued, "and i am im- cross-section of military memorabilia and representative t, l pressed with the warm reception I've received. I am also materials of the Legion's branch work in the community, i i , very impressed with what I have seen of Bruce County and The exhibit will remain at the Southampton branch of the . i , its citizens. 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