its hard-earned reputation of serving slow cooked, fresh food without preservatives as well as tasty baked goods but it continues to grow and expand especially now under their new owners: Dalton Cowper and Beverly Frazer. As a team they work By Glen R. Goodhand long hours but it is quickly evident cobwebs in a orthat the most this column they part are doing what they love. There was a very practical reason for corner, where a remains impersonal—in the third rushed housewife person, if you like.of Itsus purpose is to thebeing excited. There would be no more Many still recall may have only coal oil lamps and lanterns. Instead, view personalities, things, and traditions original owners Poppy Harrisona mere flick of a switch filled each given a “lick and a from the past, in an objective manner. promise”, but not individual space in any building with But as we embark on another nostalgic and David Greenland ideal for providing tour, the subject at hand compelswho us toopenedinstant light. The illumination could be sufficient in just one room—or in all of them at the approach the theme subjectively—in the their doors boasting that “they madesame time! What a difference! florescence for the first person, as it were. kids to do their the best bagels in Eastern Ontario.” homework at the Only those who have a vivid recollection I can never forget that late afternoon table, father to during December havingchangedof the limitations of the former method Over the 1948, yearswhen, the Bakery read the Family of radiance can possibly understand. stopped to feed the cattle at the rented ownerstobut the quality the foodIn our family’s case we had two lamps, Herald on the farm adjacent our own, I walkedofout couch, and Mom similar to the one pictured here. One into the clearing past the cedar swamp, and the baked itemsouronly got bet-alwayssioned asinthe ofwas a five to do her knitting burned theculmination kitchen, which and viewed, for the first time, house the rocking hub of domestic life in those days, and outbuildings illuminated by electric ter. Now Bev and Dalton, with thethe year plan when they first moved to in chair. never moving from that room unless lights. There was a golden glow from was an emergency. The “candle the windows the house aid ofofDavid, whoand stillbarn, does the bulkthere Kingston. While working at a full- The other beacon power” of that metal and glass source and the large bulb on the yard pole lit equaled Dalton about that of a up the entire Indeed, it was that of theplace. baking, have expanded theof brightness time position, managed to was a “portable” model. Should the children decide to play a game in the 40-watt bulb. It was great for hiding proverbial “sight for sore eyes”. menu and offer a greater variety of fit in several years of part-time work parlour, or any member of the clan gifted enough to tinkle the ivories felt inclined take-out items. Bev always has a learning more about dog training to play—it was carried to that location. It guided each offspring to his or her warm smile to greet everyone who with boarding experts in Kingston. also place of rest; and, eventually, Ma and (the privileged ones) took it to the enters The Bakery and many of her Dalton believes that when dogs are Pa location where they went to roost. recipes are now in demand. Annette boarded, they are embarking on Little annoyances were frequently BARN REPAIRS Wilson, along with Anita Wilson, their own holiday from home. They experienced. At the same time the lady of the house decided she needed to welcome the patrons and provide & joinPAINTING the Cowper dogs who live there descend to the cellar to get some item the next day’s meals, Susie would first class service. Customers pop (all seven of them) for the duration for invariably want to find her paper dolls show her friends at school in the by to pick up a bagels, bread, muf- of their stay; they become a part of to morning. Coincidently, the wage-earner fins, pies and a wide variety of other the dog pack. Dalton’s love of dogs needed a screwdriver (which was in the back kitchen) to fix a loose connection on baked goods or they can sit down was evident when he rhymed off his the (battery-operated) radio. and have a delicious lunch from the own dogs names: Dabney, Saxon Similar grievances were inherent during chores at the barn. Even two expanding menu. The old favou- (the newbie), Porter, Kilty, Cooper, evening kerosene lanterns could not solve the of enough locations in the stable rites, such as the much-loved lemon Lacy and Louis Target (yes, he is so problem being lit simultaneously. We will not tarts are still available but look for special he has his own last name). bore the reader with all the possibilities that could—and did prevail relating to what’s new. A big hit has been the There are two Labs, three Beagles, darkness in the pigpen, the chicken house, and the milking area all at the slow-cooked ribs that are offered a Bloodhound and a Coonhound; all same time. Friday nights as part of a prix fixe of them serving as excellent hosts Nothing ers, this a huge knowing that hasisyet been relief mentioned about the maintenance of these obsolete menu with five delicious courses. welcoming the other dogs into the luminaries. their petsKerosene are in good hands. Even refills were a constant bother—all the more was so when • BARNS Dalton, wellHOUSES known for his kennel. as a youngster, Dalton drawn the keeper of the lamps guessed that the fluid would keep shining year-round boarding kennel forFOUNDATION Some dogs may never have magic to dogs, caringeasily for his own family’s DRYER SYSTEM for at least one more evening—and like dogs called the Regal Beagle on experienced this before, but dogs in Genesis, dogs and“darkness for those he walked prevailed on theas a BEAMS • TROUGH • BOARDS face of the deep”. The result? No light to Hwy. 41, had already brought the love to socialize with other dogs. replenish part-time while growing Bev the job light. Trimming the up. wicks to prevent uneven fl ames; cleaning STEEL ROOFS MORE same level of attention to detail and &Since they are free to mingle and thealso loves dogs and Labrador Rechimney (the glass globe) which frequently became by smoke— a love for quality organic pet foods roam in a safe environment, they because trievers have ablackened special place in her of the eff ort to squeeze a little www.turnermaintenance.ca candlepower out of theathing—was with little or no preservatives to their learn to enjoy the comfort of a rou- more heart as she always had loving Lab a pain in the elbow. Dare we mention the 705-238-6529 kennel. I share Dalton’s love of dogs tine that includes a nap and, yes, a ever-threatening growing up. danger of fire caused by upsetting the primitive device? 1-866-876-0266 and can appreciate the attention he weekly campfire night on Saturdays The kennel has many home pays to keeping both his and his cli- when humans and all the dogs are comforts including air conditioning, ents’ dogs on a nutritionally sound quite literally “happy campers”. homemade and branded organic diet which gives the lucky pooches Dalton was pleased to learn that the treats and CBC radio for their listenwonderful immune systems and su- burn ban has been lifted for now so ing pleasure. Some visitors of the perior health. So it’s not a surprise the dogs won’t have to miss thisCARPENTRY spe- canine kind stay for a month or 6 that Dalton andGARDENING Bev wanted the verySERVICE cial campfire night. Returning “cli- weeks at a time. There is a feeling of COLLEEN’S LICENSED CARPENTER Design andcustomers Maintainthat New best for the visitBeds Theor Old! entele” recognize their holiday spot comfort and safety communicated Flowers, Shrubs, Planters, and More Bakery. and jump out of HOME the cars looking by the resident dogs to CELL newcomers Free Estimates Call Colleen at 613-379-5959 (613) 379-5171 (613) 483-4607 The Regal Beagle was envi- forward to another visit. For own- and plenty of time to enjoy human www.ColleensGardeningService.com
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chase fresh bread, smoked almonds or specialty cheese, I bring one of my dogs, sit on the patio and talk “dogs” with Dalton. Sounds like a new show: Dogs with Dalton… never a dog’s breakfast! The website for the Regal Beagle www.regalbeagleunleashed.com offers a wealth of information for dog lovers. The website for the Bakery is in progress: www.riverbakery.com Top photo: Dalton and Bev. Bottom: Dalton, Anita, and Bev. Photo credits: Barry Lovegrove.
Having reviewed all that, the reader may have caught a glimpse why the sight of hydro flooding the old farmyard with light was so exhilarating. History tells us that a primitive kind of kerosene lamp was first used in the ninth century. But the first practical, commercially-sold model, was not introduced until 1853 in Poland. And, as strange as it may seem, candles, which they replaced, did not have wide usage until the 1600s. Aladdin-style models (sometimes using Naphtha gas instead of coal oil), which were pressure fed, causing a “mantle” to glow, as opposed to a wick flaming, were a great improvement, producing far more illumination. But they were expensive and were not as widely used as one might think. No! Hydro was the answer. It was like going from horse and buggy to the automobile; from the outhouse to indoor plumbing; from lanternslides to moving pictures. Today, kerosene lamps are mainly used for decorative purposes, for onslaughts of nostalgia, or in emergencies when electricity fails—and may it ever be so!
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