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CLINTON NEW;SeREICORI)
'PHERSDAY, MikeiGH;2O1.09V
NEWS OF BAYFIELD
Representative: •
SUSS LUCY R. WOODS Phone CLINTON 6$141
Clarenee Larson, London was
borne
over the weekend.
Mrs. Ed. Weston, Goderich, veld
the weekend with lier eister, Mrs.
laalcoan Toms.
Glen Smith, London, spent the
weekend with his grandmother, Mrs.
C. W. Parker.
Mies Nora Parker, Naieam, Seale,
twee on Friday to visit her grand-
mother, Mrs. 'Chitties W. Parker.
Lloyd 'Scotelerner ,has disposed of ,his
teucking business to Stewart Baird,
. Bruce:field, who will operate from
that point.
Mrs. Wilmer:, 'Blair and Mrs. Craig
'Kerr returned home on Saturday,
after having visited in London for
a few days,
Mrs. William H. Johnston returned
home on, Saturday after having been
•Goilerich since Christmas nursing
her sister, Miss Fanny Wild.
Mr, and Mee. George De McLean
thave returned to their home .on Bar
field Terrace after a trip to Van-
eouver early in ;the New Year,
am:. and Mrs. William L. Ferguson,
who have been visiting their sons,
John and Charles, in Sudbury since
early M December, returned to thee:
home in the village on Friday.
attune Stuegeon, Waterloo, spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs, Ed. Sturgeon. His bride,
veto has been storrrestayed in the
'village, accompanied him on his re-
turn to Waterloo.
Mr. and ,Mrs, William R. Jowett
returned to their home in the village
on .Saturday after having spent the
past four months in Kitchener. Mr.
and Mrs. LeRoy Poth and, Ronnie,
'who accompanied them, returned to
Kitchener on Sunday.
.Prepare for Navigation
George Bell and Wilfred Castle left
for Goderich on Monday, to help pre-
pare the S.S. "Quedoc," on which
they are sailing this year, for the
opening of navigation.
St. Patrick's Dance
The LOL No. 24 held a St. Pat-
rick's dance in the Town Hail on
Monday evening which was well -at-
tended. :Collins' Orchestra played for
the dance. A cafeteria lunch was
eerved.
Sailing on Lakes
Malcolm Niue -Lend and Charlie
Guest left on Sunday for Sarnia to
join oil tankers, on which they have
"signed on" for the season- Mac is
on the "Imparoyal" and Charlie
the "Imperial Cornwall."
Maple Syrup Making
Maple syrup making is in full
swing in this district, the size of •the '
operation varying from a few small
pails and meat jars hung on trees
in the garden or on the street, to
600 trees tapped in George Lindsay's
sugar bush.
Lot Changes Hands
efalco.m Toms has sold his lot on
Louisa. ;Street to Mr. Haist, Exeter.
He is busy demolisbing the old black-
smith shop en Main St, which he
purchased last, year from Misses F.
and E. Fewlie. With the wrecking
of this building an old landmark to
the horse and buggydays of Hay-
field iliseemeanr.
Lions Social Evening
Bayfield Lions Club epormored a
SO0ial evening in the Town nan on
Friday night for the young folk,
The evening opened with a short
address by the president, George
Castle. Grant Turner led in com-
munity singing -with Mrs. James
Ferguson at the piano. Ellwood Epps,
Clinton, showed very interesting
films on Winter Sports. Rev. P. G.
Stotesimeseontlined the advantages of
the Club.
A. Rae addressed the gathering
and asked the younger folk what
kind of recreation was needed most.
Everyone seemed to think that a
skating rink was needed first. May.
nerd Come gave a short review ot
Lions Club work all over Ontario. An
hour of dancing followed to music
from a radio phonograph which Reg.
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Home From Hospital
Miss Joan McLeod. who was so
seriously ill in Clinton Public Hos.
pital for three weeks, has improved
in health so that ehe was able to he
brought home en Monday to recuper-
ate. .Joan was in ;hospital for bee
tenth irt ay on Martel 12. Her
friends join in hoping that she will
regain her strength quickly.
Albert Vanstone who has been vis.
iting ins daughter. in' London for the
past three 'weeks returned to the vil-
lage on Tuesday.
Funeral at Owen Sound
The following copy from the Owen
Sound Daily Sun -Times, Tuesday.
March 4, refers to a granddaughter
of the /ate Wellington Connor, one of
the earliest settlers in Bayfield and
one who was a leading spirit in both
church and civic affairs. She was a
daughter of the late Reverend Francis
Ryan and Kathleen Connor: "The
funeral ,of the late Miss Ethel Ryan,
who passed awayat her home here
on Thursday was held on Monday 'aft-
ernoon from St. Georges Anglican
Church here to Greenwood Mausoluim
In the spring the remains will be
taken to Beerlield, dor interment Rev.
C. F. Johnston, rector of .St. George's
Church, ;had charge ;of the impressive
eervice at 3 p.m. being assisted by
Rev. E. L. Roberts, rector of St.
Thomas Anglican Church, The pall-
bearers were W. J. Arthur, .Tames B.
McKay. R. H. McWilliams, Arthur
Marron, Capt. Richard Tack:teems/
and Frank Clegg, Relatives in attend-
ance at the funeral from a distance
were deceased's brother, Fred Ryan,
and his wife from St. Catharines.
Ont, The late Miss Ryan was very
well known here and the funeral was
attended by many old friends anrl
there were many beautiful floral
tributes."
.She is survived by two brothers,
Rev. Charles Ryan, Owen Sound and
Feed, St. Catharines. '
Tribute to C. J. Reward
The following tribute ' ie copied
from a Detroit Catholic newspaper;
"Death struck ;heavily upon the
Howard family on the 'morning of
March 3, , when their besband and
father, ;Cecil James passed away. He
Was in Providence Hospital only 12
clays when taken. The cause of death
was, a .heart condition, presumably
from injuries received a few years
ago.
eldr, Howaed's death 'is elso 'a
.heavy loss to the wise*, chiefly be-
cause of his work with bey& At
'about the same thne the Scout Troup
No. 908 was being organized at St.
Brigid's, Mr. Howard came in and
volunteered to gid in the establish-
ment of a Cub Pack in the 'rttish.
Previous to living in St. Brigid's
P,ariell be had been in charge of the
Cub. Pack in Epiphany; Parish, Not
only did he aid in the starting of
the Pack, but he served as chairman
of the Cub eammittee, and also as
Cubmaster. He was unfailing in the
administration of the affairs of the
Cubs. It entailed much time and
effort to secure the interest and sup-
port of the parents, Ile attended
meetings in .many homes an St.
Brigid's! ,planning the Cubbing pro-
gram, Instructing Den Fathers and
Den Mothers, arranging for outings
for the boy. His aim was always
to make, St. Brigid's; Cub Peek a
distinctively Catholic Pack, Parents
will remember how frequently he
stressed the ;boys being good Catholic
boys, and now he worked for attend-
ance at the Onien Onninum el Sunday.
Regardless of the hours he worned,
he managed to find tune for carrying
on his bey's work.
"For a time night hours made it
necessary to lessen his activity, but
as soon as his hours were changed
he took over again. It will be dif-
ficult to estimate the good he did, as
it will he even more difficulteto 'find
a successor who will be able to give
so unsparingly of Ins time. He was
a convert and a member of the Holy
Name Society.• Certainly he was all
that the church hopes of a Catholic
layman and an active parishioner.
Cecil Dimes Howard was 38 year
old, born Oct. 23, 1908, in Goderich,
Ontario, the eon of William and El-
len (Heara) Howard.
Mourning him is his wife, Eva, and
two sons, Richard and Thomas, at
home, 14089 Wisconsin Ave. He also
leaves his mother, Mrs. Ellen Howard
of Bayfield. Ontario; fear brothers:
Harry of Atlanta, Georgia; George,
Robert, and Douglas, of Detroit; three
sisters, Mrs, Mabel Wallace and Mrs.
'Walter Wiley, of Detroit, and Mae.
Kenneth Lynn of Toronto. The furs.
eral was 'held from St. Brigid's Thurs-
day morning, burial was in Holy
Sepulehee Cemetery. May be rest in
Peace.
"The funeral was largely attended
by friends and neighbors. All the
family were present. Many lovely
hovel pieces surrounded the casket. -
The ,Cubs forming an arch at Tuneral
home, church and cemetery."
MARKS 83rd BIRTHDAY
DUBLIN — Mrs. Barbara Holland
celebrated her ,sard birthday. For
the past 22 years ,Mre. Holland had
been a resident af Dublin and is en-
joying good health.
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;Mrs. Radforel, Pelinerston, is visit -
Mr. and Mrs, Ewen,B'oes, Goderich, Mee Robert Allan, London Read, is ing 'Mee C. A. Howson.
spent the weekend with Mrs. B. Mac- recovering from the effects of a eall, Stewart 'King, Toronto, spent Sat-
e/eaten at her home recently. We hope Mrs: Imlay -with his falter, Russell -King.
The ladies of the Holmesville Allan may s;oon, be able to be ,out eke. Nelson Hill, Goderich, spent
Church arae preparing for a concert again. ,Atoktui the weekend With 'Mies Sadie and Mae
on April 3rd ' Successful Sale Jae Carter.
Misses Helen and Gertrude Bond, Jarvis Ilerton's sale, held lase Mrs. Elba Little ann naugliter,
hondon, spent the weelnind with their 'week, was a most successful one. In Joan, spent a few nays at her home
parents Mr. and Mee A. Bond. spite of roads not too good for travel in efonkton.
The many friends of Mee R. Whit- there was a large ;crowd and splendid Miss Path Arthur, nog. N. Wind -
more are pleased to 'report that she Mice's were realized. sor, epent the weekend with her
is making satisfactory progress after 'A number fronn around the oom- mother, ales. John Arthur '
her recent operation in Clinton Pub- reunity attended the Stratford Ice
lie Hospital. Carnival held there last week and
W. WI. S. and W. A. Meets report a fine perfornnanee by the.
The monthly meeting of the W. M. skatere
S. was ',held at the home of Mrs. W. St. Patrick's Party
Norman. Mrs. B. 'Proven -the was de- Mrs. Stanway opened her home at
votional leader. Everyone joined in the Manse on Monday evening when
singing Herrin 123 after .which Mrs. a delightful St. Patrick's, Day party
F. ;Mulholland led ;in 'prayer and the was' enjoyed. The 'party was spon•
Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. sored 'by Group No. 8 of the W.A.
• Mrs. W. Norman read the minutes of whieh Mrs. H. Berry is the lead -
of lthe last meeting in the absence of epri„ogtrAabnav:ituute 50001ladiesseti( aottfendseodlo. The
the secretary. Each member answer-
ed the roll call with a short verse. The Mrs. Cairns; piano solo by MTS. Me -
president conducted the business per- Beath; -duet by Mrs. Stanway and
iod' when plans were made for next Miss Mary McCully,, and a sing -song.
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Raster pr:. Two contests, one a musical contest
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and the other, a 'Shamrock contest,
were held. A delicious lunch was
eerved. A vote of thanks by Mrs.
Hain 'brought to a close an evening;
enjoyed by all.
sung.
Mrs. Walters 'gave a Christian
Stewardship story and Mrs. 0. Free-
man one on Temperance. Mrs. E.
Trewartha favoured With a solo. Mrs.
E. Potter read a storywritten by
Miss Sybil Courtice. The scripture
lesson taken from tbe third chapter
of Ruth was read by Mrs. C. Wilson.
Mrs B Trewartha i'ead
SUMMERHILL
Ladies' Club Meets
The Summerhill Ladies' Club met
March 12, at the .home of Mrs. Robert
of the Scripture and gave an interese- Smith, The (meeting was opened by
ing topic ,weth thoughts from this singing "Unto the Hills" followed
lesson stressing the fact that there bythe Lord's Prayer.
should be no racial prejudice. Mrs. The minutes of the previous meet -
Walters led in prayer and the meet- eta were reed and approved.. The
ing closed by singing Hymn 154. Roll Call was 'answered by 18 memb-
The meeting of the W. A, followed ere and five visitors. A letter from
with Mee A. Bond in charge. The Mrs. N. W. Trowartha, concerning
meeting opened by ,singing Hynin 230 the , hospital sowing requireinents,
after which prayer was given bY was read. Also a letter of apprecian
Mrs. C. P. Tavener. The secretary
read the minutes of the last meeting.
kern E/Trewarblia reported good
progress being made on a quilt to.
ion was read ken] Mrs, Joe and Mrs.
Ira Ranson.
For 'the programme Mrs. elegies
Brown played a piano solo which was
April 3rd was ;the date set for the very much enjoyed by all. Mrs. Wes
spring concert. The sum of $5 had Vodden gave a reading "Take Time"
been forwarded to the Aid to China and ;Mrs. N. Wright gave a reading
What Wrong with the Farm". A
snapshot contest 'was ,held, the wirm-
er being Mrs. G. Neal. Quilt patches
were sown during the ;afternoon. The
meeting was brought to a close with
lunch.
The next meeting will be held April
9. at the home of Mrs. Ab. Vodden.
Fund. A letter was read from the
Clinton Hospital Aid asking dor assistance. This was left over for furth-
er discussion. The meeting closed
with the Mizpah Benedihtion.
Hostesses for the day were Mrs.
Norman and Mrs. B. Trewartha.
The hostesses will be Mrs. P. Gibb-
CONSTANCE ings, ;Mrs. William Blacker, Mrs, W,
Merrill. and; Mrs. Forbes. Those re-
sponsible for the programme are
Me, and Mrs. Thomas McMichael
age. ne,ce, Mrs. William Jenkins,
have moved to their new eorne in Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. H. Murch.
Auburn.
Mr. and Mrs. ;Gordon Wilkinson,
Stratford, visited the latter's parents, STANLEY TOWNSHIP
Mr. and Mrs. Ja.mes Hugill, on Sat. aee
melee. Mr, and MTh. R. Beswethericic,
We are sorry to Imam Mrs. Wil- Guelph, 'who spent the past three
helinina Saunders was taken to Scott weeks with their daughter, Mrs.
Memorial Hospital, Seacforth, on Sun- Thomas &admen have eeturrad
day. We hope for a speedy recovery. home.
Meet Good Friday Red Cross
The W.A. and W. M. S. will hold • The Bronson Line Unit of the Red
their regular meeting on Good Fri- Cross met for its final meeting cn
clay, April 4, in the basement of Thursday, March 13, at the home of
the Church, Mrs, Beet Dunn. Jr.
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Me. -and lifers. 'Ed. 'Whey and fern-
ily, Eneter, visited the loctterh fath-
er, Herb Eovier, Met ;week.
Mrs, Melvin Jewell. Goderich and
ars, Hart, Toronto, visited elm C.
A. Honest)); and Mr. and Mrs. R Ji
Inellins, en Monday.
Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. William
Heggitt on ;Sundae were Mr. and
Mrs. George Baxter and Mr. end, Mrs.
Jack Baxter and baby, Gmeerich.
WAVLS, Meets r
Mrs. Gordon Dobie ;opened her
home for the March meeting of the
W.M.S. of Keen Presbyterian Churile
The president, Mis. W. T. Robison,
presided. Followilig the opening hymn
prayer was offered by Mrs. Robeson.
The devotional period was taken by
Mrs. Wes. Beadneek. A reading was
given by ;Mrs. John Houston. Tho
roll call was answered by the name
on a missionary arid a brief review
of their life.
Mrs, Edgar Lawson was appointed
a delegate to attend the Synodical
;meeting to be held in Stratford,
April 14-15-16.
The second chapter of the Study
Book "Women of India" was taken
by Mee Wellington; Good. The ;meet-
iiunng:Llesed with the Mizpah
bion. The hostess served a dainty
Mrs. Gordon Taylor gave her home
for the monthly meeting of the
Ladies' Guild of St. Mark's Anglican
Church. The scripture was read by
Mrs. T. S. Johnston .and prayers were
offered by Mrs. Nesbitt. Cards of
appreciation ;were read from .Mes.
Woods, Mrs. Henderson, Miss Marg-
aret Small, and J. Taylor. ;Mrs. Gor-
don Taylor expressed thanks for a
gift.
It was decided to hold a bazaar
and hame-made bake sale on Alien 5,
Programme consisted of a Bible
Quizz by Mrs, J. Taylor; readings:
Mae. Letherland and Mrs. Nesbitt,
The topic; "Thoughts for Lent" was
given by Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, The
April meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. George Beadle and will
be lin eliarge of Wire'. T. S. Johnston,
1107. H. J. L. Henderson closed the
meeting with prayer. The hostess
served a dainay lunch.
, Mrs. Herb Mogridge presided for
the monthly "meetieg of the Women's
Institute held in the 'Forester's Hall
on Tuesday. During the business
peened it was decided to compete a
"Tweedsinuir" book and Mrs. C. M.
Straughan, Miss alt. Ring, Mie. E.
Lawson and 1\frs. Gordon Taylor were
appointed a ;committee to look after
same. Miss Elma Mulch, !Mrs. Ed-
gar Lawson and Mrs. R. a Phillips
were appointed a nominating com-
mittee to bring in slate of officer's
at the next meeting.
The Sunshine ;Sieters Banquet will
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Live Wire Farm Ferran,
'lthe Live Wire Farm F,orirm
the lath concession of liellett met
at the home of Me, and Mrsi Arthur.
Clark. with 20 in 'attendance, Teere
was an, interesting diecussion on the:
subject "Who will farni im the fg,
ture?"
Aereong the definite conckproccer
were: "That every boy or girl who,
has a natural, bent for farming
shouldebe ,eneouragedi to the limit to
farm; but farmers' sons and dangle.
‚sera Who went an. education should'
not be 'held to the farm."
Mireanen Mee. Clark. had charge c,f.
a couple ;of. -contests and lunch was
served,
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be, held. in the United Church tra,
April. 17. A ,solo was. rendered by.
Mrs.. Gordon. Taylor. A reading: was.
given by Mrs. Lou Irwin and a 'duet.
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Muteh. The roll call was answered
by, a display of handwork.. this in -
chided many,' beautiettle quilts, h,arel-
made mats; cushion- tops; centre,
pieces, wall panels; nate and' paint-.
iszgs. Mis.. Albert Campbell's talk,
on Horne Economics took the Term.
oie a question 'clinever and demonstra-
tions among•ilie demonstratione were,
MTS, A. J. Ferguson on correct set.
ting od a table; has, Herbilltegridge
om the hookiiig 'of a rug; 'Mee. Geo.
Study demonstrated the -making- of
buns and Mrs. Wilhiarn Craig 04 make
nig bread. MTS. Wes. Beadnock dee
monstrated the making of vegetable;
salad and MTS. R. J. Pbihhip 011 a
hot supper dish, and Mrs. Fred Rosa
on diamond socks.
Miss- Rime Mutoh demonstrated ai
steam electric iT04, also On making
and shaping a hat.
I Mee. Campbell thanked all there.
who had helped to make it such an
interestiiig and profitable meeting..
were sold on a prize donated
by MTS. William Roberton. Mrs.
Wellington Good was the holder at'
the lucky ticket,
them; Refreslintents svere served bee
lefeetihg cleied with National' An-
il/Its. Harry Armstrong, 'Mrs. Jnek
Armstrong, Mrs. Gordon MeChnellea
and Mrs. H. J. Snell,
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