The nights of the Christmas Concerts filled the hall with families, and when I think of those nights, I recall the warmth from the blazing fire in the wood stove, the excitement and nervousness of performance, the singing, the laughter, the applause and the fudge in little brown bags at intermission. For those of youContinue reading “Memories of Christmas Concerts”
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Hazel Beer’s 90th Birthday Party
So what is the secret? Is it genetics, clean air, good living, old-fashioned hard work, close family connections or a combination of it all? These questions are asked about this picture of Hazel (MacLean) Beer on her 90th birthday looking healthy, beautiful and much younger than 90. Attending her birthday party, held at her daughter Vivian’s house, areContinue reading “Hazel Beer’s 90th Birthday Party”
Interesting Pictures on the Rivers
The top picture was taken on the beautiful Bonshaw River and the boat shown in the picture is the same boat that is seen crossing through the drawbridge at Dunedin. Looking closely one can see that the ladies in the boat are dressed up and one might assume they were in their “Sunday-go-to- meeting” attire. If anyone viewsContinue reading “Interesting Pictures on the Rivers”
Original Bridge at Dunedin
Here is another special picture obtained after the history was written. On page 32 of The History and Stories of Clyde River, there is a picture of the Dunedin bridge 1881. This bridge actually had a manually operated drawbridge to allow ships to pass. This picture helps viewers to visualize how the bridge worked.
Smelt Fishing in Clyde River
In past years, when winters were harsher, smelt fishing was a way to earn extra money. There was an abundance of smelts to catch in Clyde River which we referred to in our history. In the book, it described Watson Livingston’s success in his own smelt fishing operation. Recently, J’Nan Brown provided some new interestingContinue reading “Smelt Fishing in Clyde River”
Bannockburn Road
What is it about old roads, especially when they are unpaved and in PEI? Any of us who walked to school before massive political paving efforts remember them well. In Summer when things were dry, you had to cover your eyes and mouth when a car would go by blowing up dust. In Winter, youContinue reading “Bannockburn Road”
Ardmore Chronicles 