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400 attend farewell dinner | Fond thanks to Lawrences | (From page 1) Lawrence's "right-hand le", Louise Jones and Bill Mcufhn Kay Wetherall then presented Moira Lawrence with a silver that will prevail on me is their strength of character." The final presentation, to Mr. Lawrence, was made by Bob Fair, who brought out the actual chair the former MP used to sit on in As a thank you gift to former MP Allan Lawrence for 30 years of politics, the Durham Northumberland PC Assoclation presented Mr. Lawrence with his chair from the House of Commons. He was delighted, and promptly faked a cat-nap for the some 400 party faith- ful In attendance--they were equally delighted with his sense of humour. tray. "Moira's commitment, her loy- alty, are well known to each and every one of us," she said. Mrs. Lawrence was gracious in her appreciation, and thankcd the people in the room "for loyalty and affection you've given us over the years. We are very lucky to have found ourselves living here. It has been a joy." The couple has made a rambling house in the Manvers country side their home since Mr. Lawrence re- signed from the Provincial House in 1972 and sought and captured the Durham Northumberland scat. "The sce here is something that we never tire of," she added. About her years in politics by her husband's side, she said, "It's always been fun." About her husband, she said, "He's always been what I first ad- mired in him...honest and caring." Her short speech was the emo- tional high point of the evening, and she ended her time at the podi- um by giving her husband a big kiss and a hug. The audience applauded its ap- proval. Irwin Hamilton then took over and presented Mr. Lawrence with travel vouchers, for all the driving he has done to and from Ottawa _ over the years. "The Lawrences have that unde- finable quality of character that makes everyone around them feel important," he said. "The thing a the House of Commons. "Here is a man of ability who is hard-working and able to get the job done," Mr. Fair said, just be- fore the chair was brought out. Mr. Lawrence reacted with shocked, but pleased surprise when the chair was placed next to him. He promptly sat down in it, and pretended to take a snooze while photographers snapped away. "That actually is my chair!" he said delightedly. "Every time I sit in it I'll remember, not only my time in Ottawa, but you people as well." His speech was long and filled with anecdotes about his career as a politician. "One of these days," he said, "I'm going to sit down and write an anecdotal little book about my experiences in Ottawa and at Queen's Park." In the meantime, he stressed that his retirement from the House (Turn to page 31) Country Corner (From page 14) prices as cheap or cheaper than you'd find at major chains." - Chris says raising a family can be the toughest aspect of running a businsess. _ "It's the hardest thing of all, planning your family around your business," she says. "The kids have things to do, and it's hard sometimes." She has had plenty of help, however, mostly from her hus- band, Bill, but also from friends in the community. "There's a support system out there," Chris says. "I think it's just Port Perry itself. People just support you, no matter what you're doing. I don't think you could do this in the city." Country Corner Ceramics & Folk Art is open every day (except Sunday) between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information, call 985-9508. Moira Lawrence was thrilled to receive an engraved sliver tray from Kay Wetherall at a thank you dinner for the Lawrences Friday 'night, hosted by the Dur- ham Northumberland Progressive Conservative Asso- clation. PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, January 24, 1969 -- 21 Er In a lengthy speech, Allan Lawrence talked about his time In politics, particularly about all the people no have helped him In the Durham Northumberland riding.