These photos feature two types of sleighs from the early 1940s; the one on the left is a driving sleigh pulled by a retired race horse which would be used for a Sunday or short distance trip. The one below is the more rugged box sleigh which would be used for longer distances like goingContinue reading “Horses and Sleighs”
Category Archives: History
Ice Racing
It’s Friday, February 4, 2011, but if it were the 1930s, we would be announcing ice racing on the Clyde River, and it would go something like this: Ice Racing on the Clyde River will take place on Saturday afternoon, beginning after dinner and ending at dark. Some of the regulars will be Artie MacPhee,Continue reading “Ice Racing”
Old Clyde River Road
Here is a photo given to us of the old Clyde River Road. It has a lovely view of the Dunedin Bridge, and for those of you who are painters, this would make an excellent subject. For history buffs in the community, particularly those who live along the Clyde River Road, we would love toContinue reading “Old Clyde River Road”
Beer’s Mill
Beer’s mill was originally a grist mill that used stones for grinding grain which produced oatmeal. In 1893, the mill was then expanded to include a saw mill. In 1919, another expansion was added to include a shingle mill. The grist mill business was disappearing, as many people preferred the modern conveniences of white flourContinue reading “Beer’s Mill”
Memories of Christmas Concerts
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”
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 