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"The Belle of the Beach"
Circa 1930's
Main Beach, Atton's Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada


Credits:
McDougall, Vern

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There was an older man at the lake named Henderson. He had one useless arm, but he swam or floated almost daily from the main beach to the west beach. He taught me to play bridge.

There was a softball team at the lake. The priests had a school or something at the west lake and used to come and beat our team. Also had a touring club come once. George Patterson (a Unity teacher) was our pitcher. Had a good fast ball, but that was all , so they knocked him all over the lot.

Sunday was always a big day at the lake. It was one of these days when the drownings (Sibbald and Tinkern) occurred. Really a shocker.

The only road in and out was a really problem when it rained. Two big hills and impossible in the mud.

Fishing was great. Steak was the favorite bait. If not available, orange peel or silver paper to catch the first and then eyes or fins from then on. West Lake perch were smaller. East Lake supposed to have trout, but never saw one. Coming home, Dad would drop off the perch at Haights, Fosters, Youngs. Very nice eating.