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Mischief and'Deviltry Famed Cavan Blazers of 1840 fnforced Their Own Justice Trhe name "Cavan Blazers" Is on~ that is !amillarly attached ~t~Isidents of the Township o! iJ11n in the County o! Durham, nan d its exact origin will always remain a mysteny. It appeared in the early days of the settling of this towniship about the years of 1840 and on- ward. A group of Young men and some flot so Young earned this fascinating titie by their deeds or misdeeds. They met in the barnyards o! friends, in the swamps or forests, or else- where, for chicken roasta. and to work out the problems of justice as they saw it. Miachief and Deviltry No records of their meetings were ever kept. and the names of those participating have long since disappeared, but the leg- enidary tales of their escapades live on irom generation to gen- eration in the stories handed down. There is no doubt their motives were for good, as good was dispensed irn those days, but either mischiei or deviltry some- times got the upper hand. Many of the settlers of that area came to this country from Ireland. It wax a slogan in those days to be "from Cavan Ineland tb, Cavan Canàda". Re- ligious differences ran at high pitch among these migrants and they brought their feuds across the ocean along with their settlers effecta. "'Keep Cavan Pure" Orange-ism flourished, and their antipathy toward the Ro- man Catholic faith was violent. Thene seemed a determination to keep the Township o! Cavan pure as they called it. Oritin of Name By some it is claimed the name was derived from the axe which blazed a trail through the bush to their holdings, by nicking the trees along the way. Another declares it was dubbed on them when they in a furjous rage burned down a small settlement of Roman Cathollcs who had buit a group of small houses or huts near the corners of Cavan- town at the invitation o! Post- master Knowlton, a Roman Catholic convert. To this writer whose ancestors hadroots in the famous township the story of the Cavan Blazersi was traditionallv linked with the remnants o! a regiment known for thein gallantny in the old country. The touch o! glam- aur or euphony in the name o! Cavan Blazers was a spark to spur the young men on, aided and abbeted by their elders. W h ere religious intolerance smoulders a mere whiff of a breeze can set it aflame. Misdeeds It is said they burned the' house o! Paddy McGuire in Mill- brook when a priest !nom Peter- borough was holding Mass there. They are supposed to have swooped down in the night upon Port Hope and set fire to the Catholie Church. They are cred- ited with burning the toîl gates that once existed to the north and south o! Millbnook. One day a civil war is re- corded in Peterborough when the Irish o! that city decided to stage a manster parade on March l7th.. The local Orange- men ahi ected and warned them they would thwart any attempt at such a demonstration by force o! arms if necessary. The word spread, and that was ail the Cav- an Blazers needed to dash to k' I1- DIRDS EYE Q'ReOZEn FOUDS BOWMANVILLE MAPLE GROVE- ORONO- B LACKSTOCK THE CANADIA STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONfTAW!V Nestleion Station Thursday visitors at Davison' and Gist's were Mns. Gist's sister, Mrs.- Jennie Baxter and her two-daughtens, Mrs. Stanley Churchly and childnen, Anita, Jimmie and Tenry and Mrs. Ken- neth Lee, Kathv and 14)jeai Mns. Joseph Parder was In Toronto for the funeral o! Mns. Ennest Greaves and visited with Miss Florence Fair and Mrs. Bella Richardson. Mn. and Mrs. Bruce Heaslip ne- turned from a canducted bus trip and tour a! New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Thomp- son spent the weekend at Vin- ginia Beach, Lake Sîmcoe, vîsit- ing Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Mil- lard, Whitby. and Mn. and Mrs. R. H. Corner and family, Aurora, at thein cottages. Mr. and Mns. Orville McKee of Calgary, Alberta, are visiting his mother, Mns. S. McKee. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Nesbltt, Toronto, visited Mn. and Mrs. Manvin Nesbitt. Mn. and Mns. Hanry Reynolds, Lindsay, were Sunday visitons with Mn. and Mrs. George Bow- ers. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bonney, Stephen, David and Bobbie, Gaît, and Mrs. Wesley Camp- bell were recent visitons with Mn. and Mrs. Grant Campbell and family. Recent visitons with Mn. and Mns. Ivan Robrer were: Mn. and Mrs. Stanley Mitts and family, Mn. and Mns. George Mitts and family, Mn. and Mrs. Wilfred Graham and family, ail of Till- soniburg. 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CA "' T S 3. - Bell. 19 Suprerne Celery Seed " U S2-oz. cello pkg. FRESH DAILY ARRIVALS 0F No. 1 Yellow Flesh 2 for 2 5C Freesione OntarioPEAC ES AT LOWEST MARKET PRICES WHOLE MIXED_ 3-oz. cello pkg. Pickling Spice - 2 for 25c Special Music Supplied At Open Air Service [ 1! ON AIR AUCUST 28,AT2PMI PORT HOPE NEWCASTLE BO WNAN VILLE ORONO MILLBROOK BEWDLEY PA6~ TNTRTE~ Peterborough en horseback, in democrats, in lumber wagons, orý even on foot, ta help their fel- low Orangemen and defend the Protestant rights, whatever they were. The Irishmen had headquart- ers at Ned Phelan's Hotel. so the Orangemen planted a cannon in the street directly in front, in- tending to shoot up the works if necessary. Charles Perry, the Mayor, and an Orangeman him- self, faced the cannon and read the riot act. The crowd was dis- persed. But the Cavan Blazers went home triumphantly happy, the parade had not been held. Acta of Charlty Many too. were the acts of charity. A farmer who was too iii to harvest his craps, looked out upon his fields in uzibelief and saw the grain had been cut and stooked for him by moon- light, without a word of warn- îng. A certain farmer and his wife were so opposed to the courtship of their daughter they made her a virtual prisorner in their home and forbade the Young man to corne near to the house. Neigh- bors made sure the couple kept contact by means of smuggled letters. One night while the parents slept soundiy. the Young lady was taken from her room by way o! a ladder, united with her sweetheart and escorted to Peterborough where the mar- niage cerernony was performed in the marning. A Taste for Poultry When Robert Kellett of Mill- brook complained about chickens missing from his poultry house, they built a big bonfire in'front of the place. The fire attracted the whole neighbourhood who thought the man's house was on fire. While the crowd watched intently the flames irom the boni ire, others were busy clear- ing the poultry house of the whole flock. Many a chicken roast was en- joyed by members oi the gnoup, only to find when he returned home that he had been ieasting upon his own fowl. A Young school teachen was discovened ta be a Roman Cath- olic, and the Blazers infuriated by the deception fonced the trus- tees to dismiss hîm. Defiantly the Young nman started up a gnocery store in Cavan. The Blazers gave him a definite time to close up and leave the village or suifer the consequences. He dared theni. So the Cavan IBlazers congregated around the stoe oe eening when the moon was bnight, cleaned the store of its stock by tossing it ail into the river, then when he remained obstinately in his store, they tar- ,red and feathered the poor fel- low and drove him out ai the district.1 New, new Playtex Tiny Lad Pants ai with "niake believe" pockets and ffy fi pocket in the back. Wrinkle-resista with plastic that's really Iong-wearing. wear. Handy snap-an style in colour brown, with snappy checkered pipir medium, large, extra-large and supei Playtex Twinkle Ponts are beruffled snap-on panties with comfy waterprc from a froth of nylon niarquisette spÉi and tapped with row upon row of ny] Ladylike Twinkle Pants have "soft-st tion at legs and waist . . . wash and White with pink or white stars--sizc baby's weight. 0 R . PLAYTEX the nanie mothers tn for baby's health a, Nestieton: Nestieton *Women's Institute met in the United1 Church for their August meet-I ing. President Mrs. Davîson welcomed the good representa- tion and the visitors at such a busy season. Several business items were put through and fair prize list reported upon. Several cards of thanks wereJ received irom. the iii and fromn liew mothers. An invitation to visit Mapie Grove in September was ac- cepted and Mrs. Cecil Wilson will be in charge of the pro. gram with Mrs. Heaslip and Mrs. Beacock arranging travel- ling details. It was aiso decided to invite a neighbouring branch for next meeting, and as the date set for the Extension Course is March 24 it was agreed that weather and roads are too uncertain to plan to joi with Solina for said course. The Area Convention Nov. 6, 7 and 8 was announced and part of Resolutions to be pre- sented read. A box of get well cards for the use af the Insti- tute was a much appreciated git froni Mrs. Marvin Nesbitt. The roll caîl, "My garden prob- lem and how I solved it." Mrs. Vine, Convenor ai Agri- culture and Canadian, presided for the following program: A splendid discourse on the mot- to: "He who, works with na- ture works with God", by Mrs M. Fishen. Mrs. H. Sameils read "Gladioli": Mrs. E. Sues, "Wel- come the Rose o! Sharon"; Mrs. Heaslip, "African Violets", and "Handy Hints for Control ai Pests" by Mrs. K. Samells. Mrs. Vine gave a paper an "Flowers and Their Influence" ana poems "African Violets" and "Love Lingers Where the Ros- es Grow". "it' býeing Gnandmother's Day, Mrs. Adelbert Beacock read a IlantI 'ancto is e :-really comfy to g rfast yellow, blue, Ig. Sizes 900 8 rsîze. é à and bewitching .oof Iining. Made * rinkled with stars 1 yIon tricot ruiles. 1 tretch" construc- d.dry in awink! edto 200: *ustI id comfort I Loveil, BOWMANVILLE il k The Women's Institute met at Mns. H. Quantrill's on Wednes- day evening. The meeting was apened with the Ode fallowed by prayer. The minutes of the iast meeting were read and ap- proved. Mrs. F. Wheelen gave a report on the District Annual held at Campbellcroft in May. Mrs. H. Thickson gave a report on her Guelph Institute holiday, aiso one an oun bus trip ta Mid- land. Lunch was senved. Thunsday evening the Junior Sewing Club met at Mns. M. White's. Miss Munetta Muldrew, Toron- ta, is spending a !ew days with hen mothen, Mn.. J. Muldrew at her brother's, Mn. and Mrs. H. Muldrew and family. Mn. and Mns. Don Devine and daughter Donna Lou, Oillia. spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Durward, Mn. Durward and family. Presentation was held on Sat- urday evening for aur necent bride and groom, Mn. and Mrs. Alan Sheppard at home of his parents, Mn. and Mrs. H. Shep- pard. Afier evervone arrived Mr. Miford White acted as chair- man. Misses Shirlev, Doroth *y and Marilvn Muldrew gave numnbers an piano. violin n 'guitar: Mrs. Jackson Peacock,I neadi ng. Mlrs. H. Quantrili read the address and they were pre- sented with a table radio andi large mirror. Mn. F. Wheeler j nead the charivari address and they were presented with an electriîc dock and baby plate and dup. Mr. and Mrs. Ailan Peacock and family, Gogama, are spend- ing the week with his parents, Mr. and Mns. Vernon Peacock. M- ;;rd Mrs. Stain Atkinson., wÉUtby. ---,--- 1 TURKEY, CHICKEN, BEEF PIES, 8-oz. pkg. 2/65e ORANGE JUICE, 6-oz. tin - -_-__- 2 for 35e FRENCH FRIES, 9-oz. pkg. 2 for 39e COD FILLETS, 12-oz. pkg ------25c The Unit ed Coun fies Radio Station THERE'S A RED & WHITE STORE NEAR YOU COBOURG COLDORNE BRIGHTON WARKWORTH CAMqPBELLFORD HASTINGS r - Yeo's Marketeria Maple Grave Groceteria Cornish Marketeria - Blyth's market Serving ail communities in the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham ON AIR AUGUST 28, AT 2 P.M. most appropriate poem on IGnandmothers. Cups and su cers and corsages were present- ed to Mrs. Jos. Forden, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Eli Mains and Mrs. Wm. Steel for the oldest and newest grandmother and the grandmother with the most grandchildren and the one with most great grandchildren. Mrs. M. Fisher was group leader for the aiternoon and served the usual dainty lunch for whîch ail present respond- ed with a heartLy handclap ta the group and the convenor for the goad meeting. OBITUARY MRS. WILLIAM MITCHELL A lifetime resident ai Man- vers Township died in Port Perry Hospital early Sunday morning, Aug. 11 after an iii- ness of over a year's duration, in the person oi Ruth Marian Mitchell, wife of Mr. Wm. Mit- chell. She was in her 6ist year and was the daughter oi the late David Leach and Ellen Fanning. She is survived by hen hus- band, one daughter, Mrs. Leslie Argue (Wilma), Burketon, and two sons, Norman, Toronto, ana Maurice, at home; also ane bro- ther, Roy Leach, Peterborough, and four sisters, Mrs. Wm. Wil- son, (Ethel) Oshawa, Mrs. H. Preston (Mabel) Bethany, Mrs. Ina Gillis, (May) Cavan, and Miss Lola Leach, Peterborough. Palibearers were Eanl Argue, Clifiord Curtis, James Willis, GoronStong, Clifford Gii- aksa*nd Evenet Mitchell. Funeral service was held at McDermott and Panabaker Fun- eral Home, Port Perry. with in- terment in Riverside Cemeteny services. Grandmothers Honoured At August W.l. Meeting Jury and J PHIONE MA 3-5778 -E g'-. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I t he gmarest TOX.Q l' c c 1 t it c i q I r0 r Il d PLAYTI New Tiny Lé. New Twlnkle F 1 evening brought by the evan- gelist was unden the caption, '*The Unsparing God". A very excellent crowd was iattendance for this open air service with visitors from Osh- awa, Campbellfond, Toronto, Ajax, Peterborough, and a good representation from the local district. Through the kind cour- tesy o! Mr. Keith Connell, pro- prietor of the Cream o! Banley Park, Rev. Leno and his group will again hold anothQr service this coming Sunday weather permîtting. 1During this week the Ward Musical Family continue special services Tuesday to Fridav nîght at 8 p.m. in the Pentecos- tal church located at 21 Ontario St. The public is cordially in- vîted ta attend these inspiring 0 A very inspining church ser- vice was conducted Sunday evening 'in the Cream o! Bar- ley Park, by the Pentecostal church under the leadership of Rev. George Leno. Rev. and Mns. Clinton Ward were the special guests for the evening who supplied vocal and instrumental music. The Wards played on various instru- ments such as thein electnic Spanish and Hawaiian guitars, the electric piano accordion and trombone. Rev. Ward is also one of Canada's top Gospel ar- tists, and whjle the church or- chestra and congregation play- ed and sang\Gospel hynins, lie painted a lovely scene in cils fnomn the Canadian Rockies, il- lustrating the hymn "Rock of Ages". -The message o! the PAGE TffMTM - r 6 1