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The Second Entomology Lab
Circa 1923
Municipality of South Cypress, Manitoba, Canada

Credits:
Sipiweske Museum

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A larger and better equiped lab was built in 1923. This bigger space allowed for more specimen of his interest could now be included in his collection, such as a small humming-bird's nest and a hornet's nest.

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Norman Working in the Entomology Lab at St.Albans
Circa 1925
Municipality of South Cypress, Manitoba, Canada

Credits:
Kathy Noel

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The lab soon became a natural history museum and many people would visit to admire the diverse collection. When Norman was not at home, Maida was entrusted to tour the visitors through the Lab.

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Norman Criddle Casket in the Parlour at St. Albans
7 May 1933
Municipality of South Cypress, Manitoba, Canada

Credits:
Sipiweske Museum

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Norman Criddle died in 1933, and was buried in the family cemetery on the homestead. He left a legacy as a great artist and entomologist who cared for all species of bugs and animals. He was fascinated by all living organisms.

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Evelyn Criddle
Circa 1910
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

Credits:
Sipiweske Museum

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Although he didn't gain the same measure of public recognition Evelyn was also very interested in nature.

Evelyn was the second Criddle boy and he always liked to play golf. On the morning that they were expecting company to go golfing, he would wake up especially early to groom the course to ensure that it was suitable. He continued to play into his later years and won several tournaments for senior golf.
Evelyn became widely known for his accuracy to interpret the cloud formations, and sky, etc. for weather forecasting. It was a frequent occurrence for people to phone and ask for Evelyn's prediction so they could plan their days and suitable outfits.

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Evelyn Criddle Checking the Wheat Crop
Circa 1919
Municipality of South Cypress, Manitoba, Canada

Credits:
Sipiweske Museum

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His accomplishments were appreciated and enjoyed by all who tasted any of his vegetables that he cared for. Evelyn could often be found checking the crops or patiently cultivating his garden in aid of growing some the juiciest strawberries around and one year he grew a 24 ½ lb. citron.

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Inlaid Treasures made by the Family
19th and 20th Century
Municipality of South Cypress, Manitoba, Canada

Credits:
Kathy Noel

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Evelyn also shared with his family their love for music, performing with the ocarina, piccolo and mouth organ. Another hobby that he shared with the boys was his carving talent. He shared that "Most of the fine carving was done with a knife made from part of an old bed spring," They used an old organ brought from England for materials, and the pearl - like substance on the inside of clam shells from the river for inlays.

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Talbot, or 'Tolly' was the youngest son, but with older brothers he was eager to follow in their footsteps and to help on the farm. He also learned to plough at an early age and would insist on doing as much work as his seniors. Percy recorded about Tolly:
"Tall, scraggy fellow - but strong - a capital boy - and if not already so - he'll soon be the best tennis player of the lot".

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Talbot Criddle
Circa 1919
Municipality of South Cypress, Manitoba, Canada

Credits:
Kathy Noel