HERALD Wednesday 1977 Hunters gatherers They were our heirlooms oh where did they go And answer la sold to the highest bidder The hunters are tracking them down Old tools dovetailed chests Sleuben glass and great grandmother wedding china slightly chipped In spite of its careful hoarding Usually a bad scratch or chip will reduce the value of on thins least fitly per cent but given a few more years your cracked no blue platter will be so scarce that or not it will fetch a pretty penny In ihe saleroom The scarcer the commodity ihe higher Ihe price The lato Agatha Christie In one of her rare public appearances was being quixied by reporter on her marriage to Professor Mallowan It such a pleasure being married to an she said The older I get more interesting he thinks I become This certainly applied to that Incredible lady But look out collectors but still not enough There has to be some social or historical or even simply be significance as well There will always be brisk bidding on any bealcn up piece furniture that looks like vaguely old The question is why It that people like to gamble The piece could be antique or anyway Victorian and so the bidder bids and bids until finally he or she finally becomes Its A high slate of nervous delight quickly changes to depression when after as much dipping and stripping as the thing will take without actually Tailing apart its deluded Is forced lo that not only is It badly but downright ugly Have a garage sale Rarely the opposite Is true Come right in at the beginning of the bidding and surprise everyone nutating If the auctioneer thinks It more to pass on ihe the next piece you could suddenly become of a piece of dirty but valuable and thai makes It a Wash It well stand back and admire lHiuerenotaseriouscollectorbeforethcsalc Its a will Join the fraternity now moment of truth took place in the empty arena of Pompeii on a blight February afternoon The spring sun struck a sharp reflection from a sliver of glass dislodged perhaps by recent excavations the size of a quarter this silky fragment of stirred me the beginnings of a life long affair with glass My collection Is a modest one as with age I have become choosey butovertheyearslhuntedandfoundold blue Bristol WaterfordandComingtosult my pocket and owning a treasured piece signed by gives me deep satisfaction The thought of perhaps having lo part with a good deal of money deters many would be collectors and if you want a wall full of Rem brand ts your ore somewhat limited by the lack of it Why not channel your instincts into something more positive Thousands of people are happily gathering old matchboxes Christmas cards Avon containers milk bottles trap vanishing costume Jewellery and silver thimbles none of which are terribly expensive America has formed a new kind of stock market complete with publications dedicated buying selling and exchanging enabling collectors to augment and vary their and more Important allowing them circulate like money Unlike dollars a carefully built collection of whatever does not depreciate in value thing that is becoming culturally rare or by merit of its umquness or beauty those are Ihe things worth collecting I know a charming lady in Glen Williams who has a collection of egg cups She prefers them to be old but insists that they be beautiful She is diligent in her search like a true hunter counting no time wasted and happily because her choice there never any need to break the piggy bank Perhaps somewhere there is an eggcup say in Sothebys so precious that one would have to make quick decision as to the real necessity for a new winter s wardrobe but do far my friend has not had to face it Meanwhile several clear egg cups are turning a heavenly shade of blue in her sunniest window like all good glassware should Whaleveryoudecidetocollcct stick to it choose the best can and don waver from jugs to jam jars unless you have spotted a bargain you know will fetch a good price sale Read everything you can lay your hands on about object of your affections and budget the housekeeping 10 provide for any finds Check your local newspaper every week for news of happy hunting grounds always keeping in mind the collector motto Sf ONE JUNK COULD EASILY OWN week Floblue and the counterfeiters Chess Mess Toronto Labour Open was played at the named ICLHUUSE the from September Tho pliymg site was exposed to all elements As one of participants noted After all It is on The Georgetown participants fared about as expected with no surprises e following Is ihe cross table for the Georgetown players in the tournament 7 NORVAL FLIER HONORED Nerval resident Pomcroy will bo Mr flew his to a the first Canadian to receive the Louis new class world record of 108 at the Award to the Acronaull Brampton Flying Club on July 11 que Internationale general conference In 1976 Home Italy for presentation on Oct 3 Events at Georgetown fair Only the weather could foul up another lair sand the on the weekend of Sepl Saturday 1st It all started back in 1846 and has been running ever since bringing urban and rural people together to view the handicrafts and live stock of our area lair opens Thursday afternoon when school will their ixhiuiti in hill Then on morning the Adults hold sway and bring In their baking homecrafts flowers vegetables etc The various omens institutes will enter their displays and by one the judging wilt be underway The exhibit hall will be open on t evening for those who wish lo preview the show for a small admission charge and midway and alpha program will also be in full swing On Saturday he air will be officially opened by Julian Heed M and other dignitaries Ballinafad news The Georgetown fiirls Pipe band will provide music throughout and Wheldon tnimtrson will emcee show There will be many merclal exhibits on grounds and a goodly of eating booths and in galore President Don secretary Charles and directors have spent muny hour planning your 1977 fair did list the support of all alliens to keep this lime honored the biggest attraction the town has had tin Itrrald monthly nieiting of the was held it Ihi of Mrs Ruth There was Mrs Kill had the It was or the Bible Referring to the Old Mrs gave Ihc minutes of previous to return home shortly The was sad den to hear the serious car family was involved in last of the changes it mlghl cause lonliiMon this year Is the closing of Park St gate to vehicle traffic and transferring it to the I ark view and Park school en trances The ark SI in is for pedestn ins only This has the Thirlci r old ting The Ire report Mrs finances in good shape There was a discussion on the Centennial coming up Mrs Barbara showed slides of her trip to Britain Mrs Snow speaking for the social com forward with some good ideas Mrs Viola assisted hostess in serving lunch Mrs Valine Joy and family recently enjoyed a visit from Wasclln from Central America Mrs Hen had a visl from former neighbour Mrs Barnes now of New Christine was seriously is a patient in Turonlo Sick Hospital We sincerely hope she is responding to treatment that her slay there won be too long Mrs and June were less seriously and were released from hospital in but are recovering from bruises and cuts at home Mr and Mrs former Fifth Line residents now living In Trenton were visitors in the community last week and called on friends and in the on Charles Some parking will be on the grounds If you don I need your tar walk to the fair will put you in good condition enjoy the attractions The adult I students sen or too have been eliminated and a charge is being made this Hal ton Hilts has approved payment of to Alhn and Associate for work carried out on the pa rat ion of itluns lo Aclon Mrs Ban re Limehousenews whirc she will spend some turn before flying back to New where she has her Mr Herald correspondent The September meeting of Limchouse Presbyterian Church WHS was held at the home of Mrs Bert Benton with President Mrs opened by reading We search the world for truth Scripture was read by Mrs Bert and Mrs Crlchton led in prayer Calendars for 197B will be ordered Text word oppress answered in a verse of scripture as was roll call and had current For study Mrs A based Psalm 113 opening with God has always been there and there Is no hap piness without him She alio read an article about Rev Mrs and family who turned down a call to a large London church to remain for fifty four yean at thelrsmaller one where love held them Rev wrote Blest be the lies Bind which Mrs read in closing The same hymn was sung in closing followed by the In unison The hostess tasty lunch at erwards Presbyterian congregation are looking Pay cut Continued from Page I tee making the motion Board chairman Gary Mor ion ruled however lhat Mr Herd wa referring to Ihe performance of board over the put months and not to Individuals On a recorded vote only tnnteei Long and vot tt bribe pay cut Trustee ten Auger was absent while vote was forward to welcoming a for mcr Or Charles Cochrane on Sunday when he will Anniversary services Toronto Wistern She underwent the weekend ill she has speedy and she will be Royal Canadian Legion Br 120 STARTS BINGO ON SEPTEMBER 28 JACKPOT STARTS AT NUMBERS FOR ALSO REGULAR GAMES AT HO PLUS BONUS GAMES AT M0 PLUS SPECIALS A NIGHT AT THE PALAIS the 18 Piece Dig Band Sound of the CIIINGUACOUSY DANCE OBCHFSTRA SATURDAY OCTOBER lOOam Century Gardens St Brampton Door Prizes Spot Print Buffet Admission per Couple tall Dave Hailing at or HIT after PREWINTER INDOOR TENNIS CLINIC FOR INTERMEDIATES Starling week CALL PETER YATES 794 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION i CORRECTION ZELLERS HOME SALE SEPTEMBER 22 23 24 IN THE FLYER INCLUDED IN THIS WEEKS HERALD ON PAGE SPECIAL PURCHASE READYMADE DRAPES NOTICE THE TOWN OF H ALTON MILLS BICYCLE LICENCES January lst December FEE Every resident Town Hallon Hills owning or using i Die shall obtain a Licence on or the day December each year and such licence shall cup re on the lit Jay of January In year follow ng A Licence be obtained by applying Town Hills located Main Street South Georgetown and JO Will Street East Monday Friday a and also Sports Main South Georgetown during store II should be noted thai when you purchase a L your serial number Is recorded Ihe Town Olllcc as well as being registered Bicycle Guild In Montreal This your Deportment In tracing stolen Bicycles When applying lor your Bicycle Licence require make tho Bicycle manufacturers serial number and your name and address Intermediate Eleven Tony In in MacLeod HI Thompson 10 11 was off a very flood start with out of pi I unfortunate in his last games Tony Smith played a good defeating a icoo In the last mime and his rating will improve Steve hid his game won however he got Into time trouble and perpetual check Brian not up to par though he did play a couple of len I- came through well In this an press ivt 3 points Mis play has Improved Me throughout the last few tournaments an from round I J Vinl MacLeod Sic ill in Defence This Is i of time Better Is Ml Now black stands boiler The open fill is and doubled pawn on fO will win Ihe game bS 11 IIrh 12 iPriLUiJllyfurcingthfollowlngBncrlflce since ii2jul4 BfiggS is terrible for White Mil to 17 I a tempo 1 17 Kf8 IB 10 I The ending would be lost for White hut pawn into action and decides the issue 120 22 While is lost wins g4 White resigns 1 1 31 Spas ky f trie has defeated of I lung iry I a scon i After had taken Ind twice during lie match The former world will winning two out of the last three games lake tin match will now play the right rid champion I Ml- NTS Tin Chess Club is startup again It is I Hi I in llnmptoii behind Shoppers World ind nut Is r Monti at 7 30 p linn art kinds of j icr if ices correct ones and mint I rmer World Champion GEORGETOWN ANGLERS AND HUNTERS ASSOCIATION Saturdc October AT CLUB HOUSE BALLINAFAD mile North Dill an Line QUEEN ST E Motet VJrampton DELUXE ROOMS NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT WOW LOUNGE THIS WEEK Ed Bernard RED BARREL ROOM THIS WEEK Shagmaster EXOTIC DANCERS DAILY Noon TIM LEMON TREE RESTAURANT Roast Beef Luncheon Registration Nights Georgetown Majorettes Colour Guard Thurs September 22 Thurs September 29 to 730 HOLY CROSS HALL Maple Avenue RECREATION PARKS DEPARTMENT AUTUMN ROAD RACES CANCELLATION The above races scheduled for October 2nd as advertised m the Community Programmes Brochure and local papers has had to be postponed indefinitely Our apologies to those who were looking forward to racing and we sincerely hope that arrangements can be made to offer this activity in the future RECREATION PARKS DEPARTMENT Dairy brazier Starts Tuesday Sept 27th in to Closing and SOFT DRINK 99 GUELPH STREET and REXWAY DRIVE GEORGETOWN The Ultimate Portrait Package in Classic Color Get and 2 plus 8 wallet photos n we Ilk you photo llenyoupiy He Q von Enlire Package Only As St mi on in Id a I Refunde You tell photo potts Ihin Ton I in I tit lull AM welcome Id if In pet roup pholoi f qui Sept 27th Oct 1st