LEST WE FORGET
Kipling used in his poem "Recessional", which was published in 1897, the phase "Lest We Forget" Kipling warns against the perils of pride and the impermanence of power. https://michaelmilton.org/2014/01/06/lest-we-forget-rudyard-kiplings-recessional-as-prophetic-poetry-for-our-own-day/
This phrase, "Lest We Forget" is linked with Remembrance Day, Nov 11. This is a PLEA serving as a reminder to all people of all nations, NOT TO FORGET THE PAST SACRIFICES, particularly in reference to soldiers.
Forest Carnegie Library building was completed in 1912. Forest locals were bubbling with Great enthusiasm and happiness, amidst the struggling of the WW1 This shows that efforts run in parallel as we learn most whilst in conflict.
July 28, 1914 to Nov 11, 1918, the pain and suffering of this Great War led to the carnage and destruction, resulting in the death of 16 million people. All Quiet on the Western Front written by Erich Maria Remarque 1928, based on his personal experience in the Imperial German Army, is an emotional historical perspective.
Unfortunately, there has been many wars since....it seems people are slow learners, But please share the detail and bring forward our losses on all sides. Amen
On a much brighter note, the Forest Lambton Museum is hosting the HollyBerry Christmas tour this coming Sat and Sun - 1-4pm - I hope you have your tickets and that you will come see the homes and buildings. It is an open tour - so you can show your ticket at each door and then enjoy the workings of the elves who have shared the Christmas spirit in each of the 10 buildings on the tour.
Our building the Forest Carnegie Library Event Centre, is on the tour and we have been so busy this week decorating just to please you. For tickets and a map, contact : https://sites.google.com/view/forest-museum/tickets-hollyberry-christmas-tour-2026-tickets?fbclid=IwY2xjawVgnWtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMVZ0WGFqckJ0WnduNk1qRzVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEfm1lEXgJeIS4QEbHMmjO4E9z7u9lE4gmq3qAAYIUVWiUtnWiwlq4AxYdgMSc_aem_0icgdO7B8eRJcd_897eXIg&pli=1&authuser=0
Otherwise Thursdays and Fridays at the Carnegie - will bring you a few hours of friendly conversation, getting out of the house, listening to Vinyl on Thursdays at 7pm till 9 and Fridays, well its time to join in a friendly game of Billiards 6:30 pm till approx 9:30pm Last week, Fred brought his own cue 😄 I understand he will be back again on the 13th. So we hope you will come share some time with us. $5.00 cover, snacks and non-alc0hol drinks. Located at 12 Main St North, Forest. This week will be special, as the Carnegie will be fully decorated, so you will feel like you are visiting a Holiday Wonderland!
Best Wishes Kate and Stephen Ward as well as our loved Lisa Reaume 😄
