Back then Galbraith took great pleasure in filming everyday scenes of his surroundings with his new 8 mm camera, recording daily activities such as weather, train activity, main street happenings and church and social gatherings.

His daughter Olga Parsons had his films converted to video thereby saving and sharing a wonderful record of small town life.

Platt, author of a book of Beeton’s history and a long-time resident, interpreted and enlarged on some of the scenes from Galbraith’s films and put into context this engaging portrait of a vital community in South Simcoe.

He knew by name many of the people in the video, the storeowners and the location of many buildings now gone. Platt’s commentary added another dimension to the video’s portrait of a beloved village.

It was a lovely trip down Beeton’s memory lane.

Memories of past meetings and events will be front and centre at the May meeting. We are celebrating 30 years of programs and activities of the society. Punch and birthday cake will round out a great party.

Plan to attend this celebration on Mon., May 19. at the Tec We Gwill Women’s Institute Hall in Newton Robinson. The party begins at 7:30 p.m. and is open to all.

For more information please call 905-775-7144 or 905-936-3659.