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'ti'; “a . E " q u' Illlliillgr,i': _ - Staff photo by Janice Vansickle Russell Orth of Burgessville sits at his 1915 tractor. Both menowere born into this world when steam was a vital source of energy on Ontario farms. In separate interviews each spoke fondly of steam engines F and why they travel around the ijroyinde.tlcl! summer to shows such as this one to show off the By JA NICE VANSK'K LE Sentinel-Review staff writer N0RWICH-The shrill blast of a steam engine whistle broke the afternoon calm and sent vibrations through tte earth-a sure sign that the Norwich Historical Show is on again, Under Friday afhernoon’s hot sun, men, many past the age of retirment, labored lovingly over the dozen or so huge steam engines in preparation for the opening of the thrarday show later in the day. With sweat running in streams off his cap shaded face, Edwin Oliver, stoked the engine of his 67-year-old charge with wood and soaked various parts of the machine with oil. -rikG" Russell Orth, of Burgessville, Oliver appeared to be clutching at tht past.. . ut machines’ The 63-year-old Oliver operates a 1912, Canadian-made steam engine for owner Bill Johnson of Burford. "iiijir"diiver, taking the machine to shows is a hobby, preferable. to fagn work_. '""iiiiiiririg stern come tlhife and keeping it.alive are challenges steam engmgspregent. . Oliver, a Brantford area farmer, grew S. playing on steam engines an --much to his mother's dismay-getting his clothes covered in gfease, t'" Wm“. _ "Steam is my first choice," he said. "My biggest disap- pointment was that I never got on the railroad when it had steam," 7 _ Oliver said it takes about an hour to get a head of steam built up, one of the many reasons gasoline fed tractors are preferably Tt , n . , wEli-\iér said it was hard to explain why he .likes working with steam energ_y_. H 'sireiirrhe' said, "is more alive. Th.e pressure is right there, rarln’ to be used." '"ifriirbaight his 1913 Frick steam engine in 1969 to have something "to play with." An aritique is a piece of furniture that has been to the attic and back. """rthere's something fascinating about steam,jt's so quiet any! smooth," o.rttt said. A retired farmer, Orth has about 10 other pieces of antique farm machinery on his farm, including a 1915 model tractor, one of the first powered by gasoline. "They're more work than a tractor," he said. "People don’t like work anymore so they get everything that is convenient." Orih tiles hid machine to several shows a year, beginning each season at Norwich. 7_ Before the weekena is over about 10,000 people are expected to pass through the admission gates. " -iiiiis" is the /iiiif ya“ for the Norwich show, Sponsored by the logal_histqyical society. . Aside from the collection of steam engines and antique tractors, the community centre is full of antiques and crafts. Booths around the grounds offer novelty items, such as _ old licence plates. " -A" "u'iiriilrtysern of en- tertainment is featured tonight. polhHinn w.” mm» m Terry Warboys, left, presents the Most Improved Midget trophy to Minor Hockey Night held A'prit 12, - /777 Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. Bill Droogers who were recently married. The community presented them with candle holders, and a mantel clock radio, which they appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Watling have moved to their home in Woodstock. Neighbours and friends presented them with a suitable gift and wished them improved health and much happiness. For many years they were good neigh- bours and ever ready to lend a helping hand. honors' newlyweds Laura and Leisa Force of Woodstock spent the weekend with their grand- mother Mrs. Victor Waud. Miss Marguerite Hill recently called on Mrs. Margaret Ferris at the Woodstock Private Hospital, whose condition appears about the same. Beaconsfield Innnnré ) l Cl f We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bates and family to the farm formerly owned by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Watling. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gervin and Mr. Andy Gervin of Toronto were recent dinner Mrs. Jack Gilchrist and children, Paul and Sharon, have returnedto their home in Brampton after spending the past week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Clifford. BURGESSVILLE (C) - Miss Muriel Buckrell of Scarboro spent the weekend at the home of her: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Buckrell. “an. Zenda Women's Institute held a euchre party on Friday evening in the hall at the public library with eight tables in play. Winners were ladies' high, Mrs. Beatrice Jaques; men's high, Bill McMillen; ladies' low, Hazel Edgeworth; men's low, Jack Lindsay. Lucky prize Doug Carroll and lone hands, Mrs. Stan Mighton. Rev. E.S. Stephens was guest speaker on Sunday at Burgessville Unitec Church. His sermon was Why Should He Love Me So. He was also guest soloist singing "Why Did He Love Me So." Guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Bill McMillen were Mr. and Mrs. Scott Luckham of Ingersoll and they at- tended Church services at the _ United, Church. Following they went to the Jack Miners Sanctuary at Kingsville. Guests on Thursday were members of the Trillium. Button Club, Mrs. Lorne; Lynch of Woodstock, Mrs., Tom Brooks of Lynden, Mr. _ and Mrs. Ken Roth or, Mossley at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill McMillan. A number of ladies from i Burgessville attended) achievement day at the', Woodstock auditorium when different groups displayed the quilts that had been, made and also many other. articles of interest. guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merton Penny. . , Congratulations to Mt. and I Mrs. Danny (Doris) Penny on the arrival of a wee, daughter. L The trouble with some people is that they take so long to start to begin to get ready to commence. illium Lorne 1 Mrs. 1, Mr, Jeff Van Wyk at the