1944-1945 Year Book - the Gatineau Valley Historical Society

Ottawa Ski Club Year Book 1944-45
went along. The boys frolicked
around like a flock of seals, diving
from the rocky ledges at all
angles into the cool clear dep-ths.
The water was like champagne
and the di.ver remained visible,
leaving behind a trail of effervescent
bubbles. It was one of
the most enjoyable swims I had
ever experienced.
After dressing, we all repaired
to Major Hanco·ck's diningroom
for dinner. What a bounteous
meal! And Mrs. Hancock's
home-made pie! .. almost
as good as my wife's. (You
never can tell, she may read
this.)
You may easily guess that by
this time I was comp'letely under
the spell of Pink Lake's
charm. Where could I find a
better place for spending a week
in restful contemplation ! Accordingly,
I reserved a cabin at
the "Hill Top" for the following
week.
The next Saturday afternoon
my wife and I took a taxi to the
Major's place. The weather was
glorious; and we were allotted
a neat little cabin on the hil1side
among the sumacs. About thirty
feet up the hill behind the
cabin is a huge boulder of at
least twenty-five tons, fiat on
top. It was an excellent retreat
for reading, and gave a bird'seye
view of the surrounding
countryside. Here we spent
many peaceful and happy hours.
On Sunday I had plenty of
time to view Pink Lake lodge
and appreciate just how much
work the Night Riders had done.
The old wood .. shed and the indoor
toilet with outdoor plumbing
which had "grac·ed" the
front entrance were gone, and
PLAUUT
Hardware Co.
SKIS
Maple ................. 2.25 to 7.50
Ash .................... 3.98 to 7.50
Hickory ........... 9.95 to 18.50
Children's ....... 1.95 to 4.98
C.C.M. Laminated
.................... 15.00 to 18.50
POLES
Tonkin . ... .. .. 1.25 to 4.60
BINDINGS
......................... 2.98 to 7.50
SKI BOOTS
....................... 4.95 to 24.00
Accessories
EXPERT REPAIRS
Steel edges attached to
any ski
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322 SPARKS ST.
Corner of Lyon Street
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