After I arrived and had established myself in the Muma household, along came another little brother, Louis. Now let us see how he made out as a farmer. Louis, being the youngest, I am sure, must have felt "put upon" and so willingly did whatever and whenever it was required. His was a very gentle nature, as was all the Mumas in this household. As well, he had a determination to get things done. He knew what he wanted to do and quietly set about doing them, devising ways and means when necessary.

Louis was very fond of music and did something about it. First he tried an accordion, but found it difficult to decide how much to squeeze it. He had been forever advised to blow his own horn, so he did just that. He bought himself a brass trumpet and soon was playing in a local orchestra. We often heard him rehearsing as he sat on their back steps. The trumpet sounds wafted out across the old gravel-pit.

Besides mothering, Marjorie's interests were in gardens and gardening as well as local women's organizations.

It was decided, eventually, to divide the farm. Yes, Louis did take to farming. So, the farm was divided, giving Louis a generous portion to develop. However, in order to further augment the meager living from this acreage of land, Louis turned to other fields. He quickly learned the technique of electrical wiring and plumbing. With these two skills combined with carpentry-work, he developed quite a business.

Well, both Louis and Marjorie have now left this physical environment, leaving a large family of six children and many grandchildren who have spread their roots all across the land, producing other seeds of influence which are sure to keep on growing and growing.

Let us not forget the incomparable sister, Nellie -- named Ellen Gertrude to honour her grandmother -- Ma's mother. Nellie came to us endowed with beautiful golden-blond curly hair, which she kept with her as long as she lived. Along with her sunny hair was a sunny disposition, which stood her in good stead for life. I guess it goes without saying that she was my favourite sister. Sisters are quite unlike brothers. Being girls, they should be limited to girlish activities, whatever that means. She had four brothers to play with and to compete with in boyish activities. At the same time, she had a proud mother and a doting father, who claimed her attention.

To make the occasion more unique and memorable, the newly-weds honeymooned in Pennsylvania, accompanied by the bride's mother. They did not need her as a chaperone, but for a tour guide. You see, they were going to visit Ma's down home country, which was new to the Groom.

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Brown, the bride and groom, started out in their new life at the very bottom of the ladder. I mean, they had to have a home to live in as well as a building to serve as a garage to do business in. For several years, they lived in a house, temporarily donated by my Brother-in-law's father. For a starting garage, the Muma family all got together and donated labour and expertise and, in a little while, a garage was built, using lumber, in part, from some obsolete C.N.R. Boxcars. Following this, a house of their own was required. Presto-Changeo -- a brick house was built using plans thrown together by both Houses -- Muma and Brown.

These arrangements served well, as they raised a family of, first a boy, then a girl, and then another boy. In the meantime, Ray was kept very busy repairing motor vehicles, pumping gas and selling, installing and repairing Televisions.

In the course of time, their daughter, Renita, grew into a beautiful young lady, who caught the roving eyes of a local young Swain, who promised to "make good". Renita approved of Charlie's charm and Charisma and agreed to become a Brown Seed.

First he tried the grocery business to provide food for the many bodies in their neighbourhood. Then, having satisfied their various bodies with his courteous, efficient service, he turned his attention to the Ministry, hoping to also feed their Souls.

In the course of time these Seeds multiplied and now, three other Seeds are beginning to spread their seeds of Brown-Muma influence.

As soon as the Brown Boys became old enough, they were encouraged to take an active interest in their parents' industry. Soon the whole family became involved under Ray's guidance.

Eventually, the older of the two boys, Vernon, married and continued on in the family business. Here, he and his wife brought forth two sons, who have developed into manhood in homes of their own.