Clinton News-Record, 1952-07-24, Page 1MRS. ALICE MAUD ROBSON
District Couple Wed
Mr. arid Mrs. Joseph Charles Potter are shown above,
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their marriage was solemnized in i3rueefield United
Church Manse. on Saturday, July 12. The bride is the former
Lorna June, daughter ,of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Taylor, Etude-
field. The groom is the son of Me. and Mrg, Clarence, Potter,
Clinton.- Upon their return from a wedding trip to oribern
Ontario the young eounie are living in Clinton.
Plicate by I/lactate/1's Studio
$12,502.50
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Clinton Represented
Mary Hastings Picnic
Among Clintonians present at
the Mary Hastings picnic, sponsor-
ed by the Sunset Circle, Goderich,
and held on Tuesday afternoon
last were Mrs. H. Managhan, Mrs.
W. Colclough, Clara Harriston,
Mrs. H. Johnston, Mrs. Ron Mc-
Donald, Linda McDonald,
In the sports events, Mrs. Ron
McDonald won the clothes pin
contest.
In the draws made during the
afternoon, Mrs. W. Colclough was
the winner of a home-made quilt.
Clinton Man Married at Burgessville
Pictured here, following their recent marriage in 'burgess-
Ville United Church, are Mr. and Mrs, /an Gordon Steepe,
Clinton. The bride the former Shirley Leone, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. C. W, Magee, 1161)51,00k. The groom is the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Milton. Steep, Clinton.
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CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 24, 1952 No. 3o---The Home''Oaper With the News
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Rev. Norman D. McLeod.
New Minister . For
Kippen United Chukch
Rev, Norman D. McLeod, BA.,
B.D„ Lennoxville, Quebec, has re-
ceived the appointment aS minis-
ter of St. Andrew's United Church,
Kippen, and will be inducted into
the Kippen charge on Friday,
August 1, and assume pulpit duty
on August 3.
Rev, McLeod was* born in the
Province of Quebec and took his
high school wore at Lennoxville
Academy and later his B,A. de-
gree at Bishop's College, Lennox,
vine, He went overseas in. World
War One as a combattant in the
5th C.M.R. and was wounded at
Maple Copse in 1916, and again
at Paschendale in 1917.
He took his theological studies
in Robertson. College, Edmonton,
Alta, (now St. Stephen's College)
received his B.D. degree from the
University of Alberta, and, served
in the northland as student mis-
sionary, After ordination he serv-
ved two congregations in Alberta,
first at Lavoy, then at Lamont,
where the church has an import-
ant Missionary Hospital, In, 1941
Rev. McLeod was called to his
home church in Lennoxville where
he has served for almost eleven
years. He has recently held the
office of secretary of the Quebec
Sherbrooke Presbytery, and is
past chairman of both Presbyter-
ies in which he has served, Ver-
million in Alberta, and Quebec-
Sherbrooke in which he:is now
situated. He has also seaved as ip president of the Sherbroo e and
District Ministerial Ass iation.
His only excursion into th realm
of sport was in his Collegendays
when he made the football- team
for three successive years.
Mrs. McLeod was also a native
of Lennoxville, and their marriage
was solemnized after the first
war. She was the former Mary
Beatrice Farwell and a graduate
of Stanstead Wesleyn College.
They have a family of two, a
daughter, graduate in nursing
from the Montreal General Hos-
pital and married to an airman
serving inthe Yukon. One son Surviving are his widow, for-
who is a World War Two veteran i merly Rena MacDonald; his lath-
and is employed in the civil ser- : er, John MeNab; and one sister,
vice, 'Mrs. Margaret Hamilton,
Tickets Now On Sale
Clinton's oldest citizen complet-
ed 101 years yesterday, July 23,
and still enjoys the friendship of a
host of acquaintances.
Mrs. Alice Maud Robson cele-
brated her birthday at her home
on West Rattenbury Street, still
blessed with wonderful facilities
and with a cheerful disposition
despite her many years.
Many were the well-Wishers in-
timating their greetings during
the afternoon and evening, as
friends . of long-standing, and
neighbours paid their calls of
honor to Mrs. Robson.
The aged lady was born ,at
Straffordville in the vicinity of
Ingersoll, July 23, 1851, the daugh-
ter of Joseph Dutton and Mary
Jane Crocker.
She was married in 1901 ' to
John William Robson and they
Jived in Staughton, a town near-
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The jfirg -
Column
DRANK L. McDONALD, JONES-
ville, Mich., dropped in at The
CLINTON NEWS-RECORD office
last week for a chat, while he
and his wife were visiting in
Clinton with G. D. Roberton .
Mr. McDonal4 has made annual
visits to Clinton for years, but
this trip is in the nature of a
delayed honeymoon . . His wife
is the formed Mrs. Ada Thatcher
wham he married March 16, 1952
. They are aso spending some
time with relatives in and near
Hayfield . * ,, *
MR. McDONALD WAS, PRIOR
to this year, usually accompanied
by his sister, Mrs, (Adak) John
P. Rath, and they were quite
pleased with Clinton, even to
the extent of looking for a place
to live here , . . However, Mrs.
Rath became ill and passed away
last December, leaving her broth-
er alone . , . * *
THE WEATHER
1952 1951
High Low High Low
July 17 89 4 78 59
18 77 68 80 57
19 86 68 84 65
20 83 66 81 63
21 87 68 78 62
22 86 64 79 53
23 83 69 87 59
Rabat 1.51 ins, Rain: .04 ins.
the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
where Mr. Robson died in 1916.
For the next fourteen years, she
made her home with her sister,
Mrs. James Sheppherd, and then
returning to Straughton to live
with her step-daughter, Mrs.,Wil-
llama, for a short period of three
years.
In 1933 Mrs. Robson came back
to Ontario and at Ottawa lived
with her niece for a year and re-
turned once more to Clinton in
1934 to make her home with Mrs.
T. J. Watt.
Mrs. Robson in her early years
was interested in Christian work
of various kinds and has nevef lost
her intense desire for the wel-
fare of the work of the Christian
church. She is a member of
Wesley-Willis United 'Church in
Clinton, •
Humble in spirit, she gives, as
the secret of long life, the won-
derful care she has received for
the last eighteen years at the
hands of Mrs. Watt, with whom
she has lived during that period.
We are sure that the whole
community joins in wishing Mrs.
Robson, peace and blessedness for
the remainder of her years.
Her faith - and life whispers:
"Grow old along with me.
The best is yet to be,"
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Car Fire Proves New
Siren Vast Improvement
Over Predecessor
The new fire siren, which
has just been installed, was
given its first test early Tues-
day morning. The low moan-
ing wail of the new siren
awoke practically everyone
in the town plus some people
at the RCAF Station, Clinton.
The fire itself was confined
to a car driven by AC2 Coop-
er, RCAF Station, Clinton,
who drove the machine into
the ditch when flames ap-
peared up through the floor
boards and turned in the
alarm. Although the local
brigade was quick to res-
pond the car was almost a
total loss. a
Chief Grant Rath was pleased
to report that all firemen an-
swered the roll call for the
first time in many months.
Chief Rath also stated that
the siren was not loud enough
for at least one fireman
might not have been on hand
had it not been for a friendly
neighbour who took time to
rouse hint.
John WaltOn Returns
To His Native Land
John Walton, who was a fam-
iliar figure with a basket on his
arm, seen on. Main Street, Clin-
ton, every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday, will he greatly missed
by his many friends since his
departure to England.
'His friends included children,
to whom he always stopped to
talk. They would invariably find
a candy ready for them in his
pocket.uany
old cronies with whom
be spent happy hours talking
over events of interest, and trad-
ing pipes, clocks and -watches,
have passed on,
Among the old friends of whom
Ise often spoke, were Hob War-
ner, Bill and Jack Irwin, and
Isaac "Ike" Carter, with whom
lre aways ate Christmas dinner.
John Walton was born in Dun-
stable, England, in 1872, and came
to Canada in 1906. After a year
iri Listowel, he came to the resi-
dence of William Jackson, where
he has lived for 45 years, He
has seen many of the family pass
along the silent road, Mr. Jackson,
Mrs. S. Rance, Miss A. Ranee,
Harry Rance, C. C. Rance, and
recently, Lt. Col. H. T. Rance,
John has long anticipated re-
turning to the England which he
loved. He will again see his son
and two sisters, living in Bt.
Alban's and Watford, near Lon-
don, as well as his nieces and
nephews.
He was known as a chicken
and pigeon fancier. He has ship-
ped carrier pigeons and other
varieties to far-off places in
Canada and the United States.
Before leaving, he was the
honoured guest at a dinner party
held at -Mrs. Jackson's, where he
received several guests.
Mr. Walton left Clinton on
Thursday afternoon, July 10, and
sailed from Montreal on the Em-
press of France. The good wishes
• of all Clintonians follow him as
he settles in his homeland. May
he enjoy many years of happi-
ness and comfort,
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Huron County Council
Picnic A Success
Despite Wet Weather
Huron County Council, the
County officials, and their families
enjoyed a pleasant afternoon to-
gether in picnic st yle at Harbor
Park, Goderich, on Wednesday,
July'17, in spite of a heavy rain
late in the afternoon.
A family gathering of 200 at-
tended the event. The hours were
spent by those interested in visit-
ing the recently set-up museum
for the County. Others enjoyed
trips over the waters of Lake
Huron, or engaged themselves in
prize winning bingo games.
Supper In The Pavilion
With the supper served in the
pavilion, the warden of the coun-
ty, Harvey Johnston, spoke
words of welcome and then in-
troduced Harold Cousins, warden
of Perth County. Mr. Cousins
brought greetings from his county.
At 11-Jur, Nicholson, Tuckersmith
Tcwnship, spoke in behalf of all
the ex-wardens of Huron.
Mrs. William Oougall, Hensel',
won the supper draw. •
Mr. Fitzsimmons, of Ashfield
township, won the prize for the
oldest present at the picnic, while
the eight-month-old child of Mr
and Mrs. Jack Meriam, of Coder-
ich, was awarded the prize for the
youngest person present.
All preparations for the annual
event this year were made by the
warden, county clerk?, deputy
clerk, and county assessor.
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hijured Kippen Man
Presented With Purse
Ray Consitt, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Consitt, Kippen, was
presented with a purse of money
containing close to $400, at a
benefit dance held at Hayfield
Pavilion Monday night, July 21,
The dance was sponsored by the
Hensall Hockey Club, with a large
crowd filling the pavilion for the
affair,
William Brown, treasurer of the
club, read the 'address and Wil-
son Allan, manager of the team,
made the presentation.
Ray, popular right winger of
the Hensall hockey team, Inter-
mediate "A" WOAA, fractured
his leg in the first scheduled
game of the season, December 28,
and was confined to the hospital
for many weeks, Last week
while riding on the tractor on his
father's farm he fell off, sprain-
ing the ankle of the same leg.
He is still on crutches,
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Recent Rains Improve
Farming Outlook
-me farming outlook was con-
siderably brightened in this Coun-
ty with a very heavy rain in most
sections the middle of the Week,
followed by an all-day rain wind')
was general ;throughout the court-
ty," C. W. Montgomery Agricult-
ural Representative for <HUron
County reports. "This was the
first rain reeeivedin so me
Sections since the 24t1i of May.
Practically all of the fall wheat
has been .cut the southern see-
lion of the County along with a
few .fields of early barley. Grain
fields have ripened rapidly and
harvest Will be quite general in
the county by another week,.
"At the end of the week there
had been no ArrnyWorni outbreaks
reported in Huisan County,
though they have appeared In
heighbottriitg Counties.
"Ita.Spherrita appeared the
market in considerable quantities
Mfg . Week and ranged in prices
fitkin 5 to 45 cents W gnat,"
Mr. John Bailey, of Blyth, was
the victim of a hit and run driver
on. Saturday last near, Milestown.
He was discovered by a driver
of a truck about 4:30 lien, who
saw the injured man lying in a
ditch. Bailey -was conscints'When
police, who were called, arrived at
the scene and told police that he
believed the car which struck him,
was a 1937 or 1938 Pontiac or
Chevrolet with a broken headlight
and other damaged front parts.
The injured man was taken to
Victoria Hospital, London, by am-
bulance and was reported to be
fighting valiantly for his life,
while search by the police was
being made for the car and driv-
er, whom Bailey declared, stopped
his vehicle after *the accident,
walked over and looked at him,
then returned to his car and has-
tened away.
Bailey had crawled a considerable
distance in order to be in a better
band of 50 volunteer workers
which included Legionaires, resi-
dents of town, RCAF personel,
and construction workers, labored
all afternoon and until 1:45 a.m.,
assisting with the construction of
the walls of the new hall, being
built by the local Branch No. 140
of the Canadian Legion.
Part of the equipment used in
the work was graciously loaned by
local business men. Ball Broth-
ers Construction Company helped
greatly by supplying a cement
mixing machine with an operator
for, the same, at the disposal of
the Legion.
Co-operation of this nature is
greatly appreciated by the Ex.
ecutive of the local branch, whose
aim, is to have a hall, commodious
and serviceable, completed as soon
as possible.
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$300 Damage Suffered
In Traffic Mishap
A car driven by George Baxter
was damaged to the extent of
$300 when a truck driven by W.
McIIWain, Hayfield, collided with
it on. Highway 8, one mild west
of Clinton.
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HAYFIELD
W. L. Cameron, wife and child,
Detroit, who are summering at
Ipperwash, spent Monday with his
aunt, Miss E. Cameron.
Mr. and Mrs. Prod rowile,
Lawrence rowlie, London, spent
the weekend with their sisters,
Misses F. and E, Fowlie,
COMING EVENTS
Sale of baking, home made
articles. Saturday, August 2, at
three o'clock, Mrs. GaircIrter'S
office, Ilayfield. Auspices of Trin-
ity Church Guild. 30-x
Everyone enjoys dancing at the
popular Crystal Palace Etallrootri,
Mitchell, every Friday night with
Den Rebertsbn and hit CICRX
Raneb boys. 20643‘b
position to call possible help. His
right leg was cut away when he
was struck, and he suffered from
severe shock and loss of blood.
He was employed with the Will-
iam Campbell Construction Com-
pany, Seaforth,
, John A. Bettridge, 32 of R.R.
No. 8 London, surrendered to'pol-
ice Tuesday and was charged with
leaving the scene of an accident
in which John Bailey, Blyth was
severely injured
Police said Bettridge gave him-
self up to Cpl. Lloyd Haight,
and was immediately placed under
arrest.
County Magistrate'F. G. McAl-
ister released Bettridge on $1,000
property bond and $1,000 in his
own recognizance to appear July
25. He was not asked to plead
nor was he represented by coun-
sel.
At Victoria Hospital, Bailey was
reported in satisfactory condition.
Scene of Breakin;
Money Seemed Object
Hawkins Hardware was ,the
scene of a daring break-in and un-
successful robbery over the past
weekend. The thieves, apparently
looking for money, gained en-
trance to the store through a
back window. The empty cash
register had been tampered with
but nothing was damaged nor
have the employees been able to
locate anything missing.
Joseph Wild, an employee, dis-
covered the break-in when he re-
ported for work on the following
morning. Chief Joseph Ferrand
investigated and was able to ob-
tain fingerprints off the broken
glass. It is expected that the
fingerprints will be the means of
tracking down the thieves.
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Local Man Suffers
Broken Knee in Fall
On Tuesday morning last, Will-
kin Grigg, employed in carpentry
Week, as foreman with Johnson
Brothers Construction Company,
Brantford, was the victim of an
unfortunate accident.
Working at the erection of an
Airfoils' Mess }IA he fell /AI a
16 foot wall at the Radar Station
breaking his left knee,
Grigg was conveyed to Clinton
Public Hospital by br. NOW,-
land, Clinton, Wherea cast was ap-
plied, He was then, allowed to be
taken to his honie,
field suite, diamond ring, two Mrs, Mary Tisdale, Toronto 10.00
and a purebred Hereford calf. Cameron Proctor .... 5.00 Official Opening Douglas Andrews „ .. , 5.00
the Lions artificial ice arena in C. A. Trott 5.00 November, Miss Zona Newton ... , . , 5.00
Giant Bingo Miss E. Stanway, Toronto 5,00
prizes will be offered. 1VIMiissss MB°akryiceJaticPSinnell 2235 00°0
subscribed during the past three
weeks.
The canvasa of the town is
proceeding with favourable re-
sults although the canvassers are
having difficulty contacting their
prospective subscribers due to
the holiday season and all reports
are not available as yet.
Previously acknowledged $9,704.00
Town of Clinton $2,000.00
A, R. Mitchell 50,00
Miss Maud & John Torrance 2b.00
George C. German 25,00
Dr. J. W. Shaw
91 Years Young;
Still Working
Dr. 1 W. Shaw with his im-
mediate family around the old
home on Rattenbury Street, and
with hosts of well wisher, calling, ;
celebrated his 91st birthday on '
Wednesday, July 23, and still go-
ing strong.
Dr. Shaw was born in Morris
township, the son of John and ,
Eliza Shaw, and received his el-
ementary education in the public
schools of Hullett and Brussels.
His high school training was
obtained at Clinton Collegiate,
from which he went teaching for
a few years and then to Medical
School at Trinity College, Toron-
o, where he graduated with an
M.D. degree in 1891. Shortly af-
ter his graduation he opened up
his practice in Clinton, where. he
has had a fine experience, as
family physician to hosts of
homes.
In 1877 he was married to
Frances Rance, a member of an
early settling family in Clinton. ,
The doctor's family, Harry, a
professor at Dartmouth College,
New Hampshire, U.S.A., and
Madeline (Mrs. H. R. Kitty) of
Toronto, were both present for his
anniversary, as were others in the ,
family circle.
Dr, Shaw's practice of medicine
in Clinton, was interrupted during
World War One from 1915-1919,
while he served as medical officer,
with the rank of Major, with the
161st Battalion. overseas.
Dr. Shaw is a member of the
Scottish Rite, and an ardent Pres-
byterian.
As a member of Clinton com-
munity he has served as Council-
icr mayor, member of Public Ut-
ilities Commission, president of
Athletic Association anil in a
dozen other local organizations
of the town.
He has been president and,
chairman of the Hospital Board,
and has supported almost every
worthwhile movement.
Clinton, at this time, again re-
spectfully offers to Dr. Shaw, its
heartiest congratulations and best
wishes.
John Bailey, Blyth, Injured,
Was Hit-and-Run Victim
Clinton's.. Oldest Lady
Marks Wist Birthday
Reeve of Lucknow,
J. C. McNab, Killed
In Highway Accident
A crash near Walker'ton, on
the Elora Road, early Saturday
evening brought death to Reeve
John McNab, Lucknow„ He
died two and a 'half hours after
being admitted to Bruce County
Hospital at Walkerton.
Mr. McNab was born at Dun-
gannon 42 years ago.
He was district manager of
Silverwood's Dairies, Lucknow
and Cargill, in Bruce County.
Mr. McNab was alone in his
car, driving south on the Elora
Road, when he was in collision
with a car driven by J. Stoddart,
Burlington, with two other oc-
cupants, also from Burlington,
Joyce Matheson and Bryon Cas-
sidy.
Mr. McNab was a member of
Old Light Masonic Lodge 184. He
was a member of Lucknow United
Church, and a member of the
Board of Managers. He was also
a member of the Creamery As-
sociation Executive.
Many Volunteers Aid H awkins Hardware
At Legion Structure`
0 Fairholme Dairy Gets
$10,200 Milk ContraCtlGoderich Harbor To
Get New Fog Horn Among the defence contracts, it
has been announced by the
The present fog horn at the
De-
partment of Defence Production,
that the Fairholtne Dairy, of Clin- Goderich Harbor, which was in-
ton, has been given a contract to stalled in 1914, is to be replaced,
The situation of the warning supply dairy products, in the
horn will be on the southeast amount of $10,200.
breakwater, instead of the posi-
tion it now occupies.
The Marine Service Hranbh of
the Department of Transport is
the sponsor of this installation,
at a cost of $15,000. The horn
requires a building 241/2 feet by
22 feet, to house the Machinery.
Its height will be 27 feet and
will be eonstructed of reinforced
concrete with four tons of steel.
Construction of 'the complete
Work will require about seven
weeks,
For Lions Big Draw ampaign Progressing
Tickets went on sale last week-
Mrs. M. E. Shaw
Arena.
n
end for Clinton Liens club's
gigantic $2,000 draw, in aid of Arti artificial ice in Clinton Lieri ficial Ice Drive
The 'eight prizes listed on the 'The campaign for funds for Ernest Vanderburgh ,i,,,..,... 4.105 00610
best ever offered in a dray. in
Clinton. They• include an elect-
ticket are being acclaimed the
has now reached $12,502,50, This 'R. B Taylor , represents an increase of $2,798.50 Anonymous ,
ice plant in Clinton Lions Arena , F. W. Andrews
the installation of an artificial I J01-41 Snider • .• • , 2154::
10.00 rie range, refrigerator, chester-
electric washers, a space heater, 10.00 Mrs. Annie Cameron
drawn at the, official opening of
The winning tickets will be
Alex Inkley - - , - .. , - 5.00
E. Murray 5.00
season in the arena next Thurs..
staging their largest Bingo of the
day . evening, when $1,500 in
Incidentally, the Lions Club is
Miss Norma Reay
William Lovett, Lenclesboro 2.005,00 Wilfred Seeley
Miss Betty Wilson ...........--.....0
Miss Mary Lane .. . . ., . , . 2,00 Joe Dosso • 2.00
2.00
Miss Eileen Purvis 2.00
Miss Betty Lou Nediger 2.00
Miss June Middleton ... 2.00
Miss Irene Howatt 2.00
Miss Alie Heyink 2.00
Miss Grace Dunstan. .... 2,00
Miss Frances Potter 2.00
Mrs. W. Riddell 2.00 Ernest Walton . 1.00
Miss Mavis Storey 1.00
William J, Nickle - ..... 1.00
Clarence Freeman ... „ . . 2.00
Aldoria McGraw ' 2.00
William Pickett 1.00
Joe Crich 1.00 James Brown 2.00
Fenwick Stewart 10.00
Frank McGregor, RR 5 5.00
Douglas Thorndike
Lloyd Picot
Joe Becker
E. J. MacDonald 5.00
1100 000
10.00
Herb, Jenkins 25,00
W. F. Corson 5.00'
RA.noGnYmiloicukss , 2.00
i 5.00
Wilfred Jervis 20.00
Harold Adams 20.00 Elmer Hugill
Children's Circus
John Gibbings
12051...000000
A. Habkirk 4.00
Thomas Oliver 5.00
Mrs, E. Beaton 1.00
Howard Currie 3.00
Fred MacDonald 5.00
Mac Elliott 5.00
Harold Swan 5.00
Mrs. W. Brydone 2,00
Mrs. Roy McGhee 1.00
Dudley Pegg 20.00
Robert Heath
George Carter
100..01
James Livermore 5.00
Ernest Bell 10.00
Ed. Dale 10.00
Roy Mann 10.00
I Mrs. W. Glazier .50
Joseph Wild 5.00
I William J. Vodden 1.00
Misses Hattie and Sybil
' Courtice , 5.00
John Innes 5.00
Hugh Ladd 5.00
George Knights 20.00
Kelso Streets ....... , 5.00
Mrs, Mabel Jenkins 5.00
Willis Cooper . 25.00
Murray Draper
30
Jabez Rands
Miss Alberta Thompson 155..0 0 00
Mrs. J. M. Wilson
00
Mrs. M. Vanhorne ' 5.00
20.00
Arthur Fulford
2.00
5.00
Harold Murney
Mrs. A. L. Hodges 1.00
Robert McCartney 1.00
George Campbell 10.00
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mutch 50.00
C. V. Cooke 5.00
J. B. Laois 25.00
Fred Potter 2,00