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WEDDINGS
GARRETT-COOPER
A quiet wedding was solemnized in
Barrie when Marjorie Alma eldest
daughter of MT. and Mrs. Alex Coop
er of Wallenstein, became the bride of
M. Frank M. Garrett, eldest eon of
Mr. and, Mrs. Newman Garrett, of
Tuekersmith, Rev. R. C. Williams, of
Camp; Borden, officiated. The bride
wore a streetalength dress of blue
sheer with matching accessories, and
a corsage of sweetheart roses and
maidenhair enh ''
are
fern
Immediately rate.
1
ter
the ceremon the y
Y young couple' left
on a motor trip to Northern Ontario,
and points east. For travelling, the
bride wore a saddle -tan suit, with
white accessories. The bridegroom
has been principal of Glen Allan Pub-
ic School, for the past four, years.
CRAIG—=GREALIS
A quiet but pretty wedding -took
place on Monday, ,.July ..7th, at. 'seven
o'clock in the, evening in the Clinton
Baptist church parsonage, when Bev.
A. FJ .Silver, united�in marriage, Ruth
Margaret, ;eldest daughte} rof ':r: `an0' t
with Mrs• John M F la e.
tr r.r. ,. ,, of the latter s' aunt hies , D t
,�L. C...1ai , , ,;. ,m,�a.:5�,,ss ,p,j`.x},:r s.,I• .,. :q°
Mrs. E. G. Grealis, of Clinton, to
Trooper Gordon Ivan Craig, of Camp
Borden, son of Mr, and Mrs. Robert
Craig, of Blyth.
The bride chose a street length
dress: of pink chiffon and her sister,
Miss Ora Grealis', acted as brides
maid, wearing blue chiffon. Mr.
Freeman Tummy of Blyth, friend of
the groom was best man. After the
ceremony the young couple' left on a
motor trip.
STREETS-TIEMAN
A quiet wedding, took place at the
Evangelical parsonage, Dashwood, on
Friday, July 3, et 3 ,p.m„ when Rev.
D. E.. Becker, united in marriage,
Ruth Salome Tiernan, of London,
younger laughter of Mr. and Mrs,
David Tiernan of Dogwood,' to Kelso
Bruce Streets, of Toronto, elder son
of Mira. Calvin Streets, of Clinton.
• The.bride chose a powder ,blue polka
dot; snit With white accessories and
wore a corsage ofJohan0a:1 ill Doses,
The attendants were :Mrs,; Harry
Cook; of Windsor, sister of the bride,
and •Miss, Norma Streets, of Clinton,
sisterr of `the...
Mr. • and Mrs, Streets; left by, motor
immediately. after the ceremony. Mr.
Streets e s is.
his h s call to service
service
in
the C.A.S.F.
Ordnance n Corps, in
which branch of the service he has•
been accepted, and he and Mrs.
Streets will not establish Permanent
residence at present.
The bridegroom
om
gro
is well.known in ,Clinton, his home
town, and was a member of the fam-
ous' Colts, intermediate hockey, team.
IIOGGARTII-BRITTON
-Constance United Church was' the
scene of one of the prettiest wed-
dings of this season on S'aturd'ay,
Tune 27, ati' high noon, when Helen
Bernice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
William Britton, was united= in mar
nage to 141r, Archie Hoggarth, B.A
of Wal'laeeburg, son 'of .Mr. and Mrs
Robert Hoggarth. of Cromarty. Be
J. 0 .Britton, of the R.A.F., Port A
Bert, blotter of the bride, perforin
Che ceremony and was assisted by
Rev. A. E. Menzies, pastor of Con-
stance Ohurch. Tbe'chureh was beau-
tifully decorated for this the 'first
wedding that has taken place there
rn over forty years by Mrs. George
THURS., JULY 9, 1942
BAYFIELD
Mr,and Mrs Delbert lbert H and nd little
son of Proton Station, visited recent-
ly with :Mrs.' Wm.' Beard and other
relatives.:, On their return bome they
were
accompanied
'
b � Misses Abbie
y
rid
!i? Ada Crich of Gbderieh.
Congratulations are ,being extended
to Miss. Elizabeth Gairdner. on the
staff of Mayfair, Toronto; known to
us as Betty, daughter of Mrs, R. H.
Portesque .Gairdner, on, winning a
prize iit the "Prix de, Paris" Contest
conducted by Vogue Magazine, in
New York. The' following which UP -
peered in the Globe recently is a re-
print from the New York. Paper.
"Misr Elizabeth Gairdner' has been.
awarded a career prize .. in. Vogu'a'
�., Seventh Annual Prix de Paris, a
' 'nation-wide contest for college sen -
v iors with .over nine hundred •entrants
Ali
'from. 253 college,. She has won a
d six-month position. on the staff of
Vogue, in New York. Miss Gairdner
attended Trinity College, University
of Toronto, and the Columbia School
of Journalism, New York. She' maj-
ored in journalism and art. 'Although
born • in the United States, Miss
Gairdner has. spent most of her life
in Canada. She will come to the staff
of "Vogue" in September."
Her winning articles were write-
ups on the La Guardia election and
interviews with stars of Broadway
plays. • ,
Betty's many friends in Bayfield.
will follow her career with much in-
terest. . ,
There will eba bridge and euchre
party in the Town Hall, Monday even-
ing, July 13th. at 8' o'clock, Proceeds.
in aid of Bayfield Red' Cross Society,
Addison, Mrs. E. Adams,' Mrs. John
Ferguson, Mrs, J. Hugill and Miss
Norma Dexter. Tall white standards
of delphinium and peonies and bas
Bets of rose and orange blossoms
made 'a very attractive setting for
he pretty and popular bride. The
bride, given in marriage by her
other, entered the church to the
train's of the wedding march played
y Miss Velma Wheeler. of BeIgrave,
nd was very lovely in a gown- of
NI satin with fitted, bodice and
all skirt with long train. She wore a
alo of orange blossoms 'with finger-
ip veil, and carried Hollywood roses
nd bouvardia.. Her enly ornament
was a string of pearls, the' gift of
e groom. The bridesmaid, Miss
Tlorence McRorie, of Forest; was
awned in waterfall blue silk net r ov-
taffeta with fitted bodice of inser-
on and full skirt with sweetheart
et and shoulder veil, and carried
ohenna Hill roses. Miss Edith Brit-
on, sister of the bride, was matron
f honor, and wore cloud- pink silk
t over* e2 taffeta with sweetheart hat
f the same shade and shoulder veil,
and carried a bouquet of Olivet car-
ations and fern, Douglas Britton
phew of the bride. made a very
nart page boy dressed in page suit,
nd carried a white satin pillow bear-
g the ring. Mr, Douglas Adams, of
Wallacebmg, was best man and the
us were—Mr. Victor Dinnin, of
uriclh and Mr. Wilbur Jewitt , of
onstance. During the signing of the
;aster Mrs. A. E. Menizes sang very
eetly "Because." Following the
nrony. a delightful reception was
Id at the home of the bride's par
ts, Mrs. Britton receiving in a
wn of rose crepe with corsage of
ite carnations and black hat. Mrs,
bort Hoggarth received in aprint-
ed floral dress, and carried white car-
nations, with black hat. About sev-
enty guests were present. The bride's
table was centred with a. five -storey
wedding cake decorated with four
candles in pink and silver baskets of
loses adorned the table. The rooms
of the home were decorated in the
color scheme of pink and white, and
the guests were served at small
tables in the rooms and 'on the bean-
tiful lawn. Mrs. Walter Broadfoot.
aunt of the bride, and Mrs, B. B.
Stephenson were in charge of the din-
ner, assisted by girl friends of, the
bride, Miss Winnifred Savauge, Sea-
, o, Miss Luella Johnston and Miss
Donelda Adams, Clinton; Miss Doris
Lawson, London; Mrs. 'William Jew-
itt, Mrs. Wilbur Jewitt, Miss Viola
Dexter, Miss Helen Wynne, Fares{.
and Misses Anna and Irene Leitch, of
Watford.
Later the bride and groom left amid
showers of confetti and good wishes
on a honeymoon trip to Wasaga and a
Lake Couchiching the bride travelling x
in a torquoise blue redingote: with
large black hat. and black accessor-
ies. Mr. and Mrs. Haggarth will re 1
side in WalIaoeburg. where Mr. Hog-
garth is on the staff of the Collegiate
Institute.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ford of Lon-
don,
on
don, are guests• at the "Little Inn".
Miss Virginia Morrison' •of London.,
is a guest of Mrs. L. Duffy at her
a.ottage.
Messrs•. Jack and Charles MeTague,
of Toronto, were guests of Mr. and
Mrs, V. Quarrie over the weekend.
Mrs Louis Day; of _ Buffalo, Mr.
'and Mas. Jim Day' and family of De-
troit, and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Cook
and family, of Toronto, are at the
Day cottage.
Mr. and Mrs, Ray Morley and two
daughters, Misses Barbara and Pat.
were the guests of the Misses Morley
over the weekend, . Miss Pat remain-
ed for a longer visit.
Mx, and Mrs. Wm. Greig and fain-
ily of Toronto are spending'theasea-
son at their cottage. This week they,
have as their.guest'Miss Bobi Collier,
of Toronto.
Mr', and Mrs,- 1'4 A. Stephens of
Exeter are spending this week with
Mr. and Mrs. Cree - Cook, Corporal
Peter Hearn, of Toronto, and A.C. S.
Cook and Mrs. Cook of Guleph were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cook over
the weekend. •
Mr. and. Mrs. Frank Peter and son
of Stratford, are spending this week
at their cottage.
Miss Margaret Ferguson of R.C.A.
F. Station Guelph spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Ferguson.
Mr, and Mrs,, Wm. Murray, of De-
troit were the guests of Mrs A. Mur-
ray over the weekend'.
Mr. Ted Crane, of Detroit was the
guest of Mrs. J. McLeod over the
weekend.
Miss Marilyn Maxwell, who has
been attending school in Preston is
spending her vacation with her par-
ents,.Mr. and Mrs. Allen Maxwell,
Miss Mary Jean M'oorehouse,- of
London. is the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
3. A. Ferguson.
Miss Lillian Burned, of London, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. G. Guest.
Miss • Many Miller,, who underwent
an. operation for acute appendictis
last week in Clinton Hospital, is mak-
ing a good recovery.
Mrs. Hodgins, Miss Mabel Hodgins,
nd Professor Lloyd.Hodgins, Of To -
onto, arrived last week to spend' the
season at their cottage in the village.
Mr. and Mrs, Roy Poth and son
Ronald • of Caledonia are visiting the
atter, parents, Mr, and' Mrs, Wm,.Jo-
wett this week.
Mr. and' Mrs. A, Ford King and son,
Douglas, of 'Toronto, arrived last
week{ to spend•: July with the formers
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George King.
Mr. and Mrs, Tom Mallett and fam-
ily, ofLondon, and Mr. and Mrs, Pred
pavison, of Detroit, were, the guests
of Nlas. J. pavison over the weekend',
Mrs. Charles Pergueon and two
small. sone, of Sudbury, are the guests
of :Mr. and Mrs: Wm, Ferguson.
V
IIULLETT TOWNSHIP
On Wednesday afternoon the Lafa-
lot. Club met' at the home of Mrs.
Theo. Dale. a e. Two quilts: were quilted,
also flannelette was given out to be
made into pyjamas. Articles sent in-
to the Red Shield this month were
three quilts. 10 pr. stocking's, and 2.
pair pyjamas. A ten -cent tea was
served by the hostess and the meeting
cloned with God Save the Sting. The
next. meeting will be held at. the home
of Mrs.' Wm. Hunter on August 6th...
STANLEY
MTs. George McVittie of Londes-
boro and Mrs. Dave Eason of God
rich Township, visited on .'Monday,
e ar n
Miss Betty Gairdner of Toronto.
spent the weekend. with her mother,
Mrs. R. H. F. Gairdner.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller ' and
Miss Rosemary' Milker , of Mount
Clemens and Miss., Lola Elliott, of
Detroit, were the genets. of Mrs. M.
Elliott over the weekend.
Mu. and Mrs. Jack Atkinson: and
.family, of Detroit. arrived. last week'
to spend. the -summer at their cottage
here.
Mr, and Mrs. W. A. Patterson new-
ly-weds, of Waterloo;•:.ore the ..guests
wards, this week.
11Ir. and Mrs. Blythe Steph
c h
and family, of Toronto, are o e
their home in the village for
summer.
Mr. Lawrence Fowlie, of 'Lo
was the
guest of his sisters, M
E: and P .Fowlie over the week
Mrs. Lulu Crane, of Detroit,
Mi
the weekend with her sister, M
Weston.
The members of L.O.L. No. 24
attend divine service in Knox P
terian church, next Sunday an
at 9.45, when Rev. D. J. Lane wi
liver the address:
Congratulations are extends
Miss Doris McEwan who 'roc
first class honours in Oracle Ten
Miss' Monica Graham who vee
first class' honoursinGrade This
the recent exams• of the Toronto
servatory of Music, at Clinton C
Miss McDwan received the hi
marks for this. district in her
They are both pupils of Mrs.
Hartley, of•Clinton.
enson
upying
the
Mon,
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end.
spent
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John
The '.Induction of Rev. 16. J.
land, . B.D., :Th.M., into the p
charge of Bayfield and Porter's
took place on Friday evening in
United church, Bayfield. Rev,
Dern, of Varna, addressed the
minister basing her thoughts on
Adventure of Faith", and telli i
the glory ,of being able to serve
Lords. Rev. Mr. Atkinson, of B
field addressed; the congregation
ing an his theme from lat Corinth
the words of St. Paul, "We are
overs together with God". He r
red to the minister as laying
foundation and hie people build
building, the' foundation being J
Christ. After the meeting a so
hour was spent' in the basement.
welcome Mr. and Mrs. Welland. to
village and wish them every sue
Private Thomas Castle and
ates Bill Scott and .Jim Warren
R.C.R. London, spent a long wee
with the former's parents, Mr.
Mrs. Thos Cantle.
Miss Luey Woods returned
week from Tucson, Arizona,
she spent the past six months
reasons of health.
WoI-
astoraI
Hill,
the
Reba
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race-
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GODERICN TOWNSI4
Council Meeting
The Council met on Monday,
6, at 8.30 p.m, Communications f
the Department of Municipal Af
re War Time Priced. aid Trade Bo
regulations on coal and plumbing
fits were react and filed. The Co
Clerk notified i
no that this Townsh
share of the County tax would
$13,599.85. A letter from J. V. L
gate, District Engineer, approving
contract for crushing and deliveri
3,000 yards of gravel, was read' a
filed.
It was decided to renew the
Insuransee with Mr. J. E. Howard
the same premium as last year, a1
The following• accounts were ord
ed paid:
D. L. Stephenson, sheep claim $
D, L. Stephenson shooting sheep
$5; W. H. Lobb valueing sheep $3.
Signal Star printing $4.95; J. E.
ward premium road insurance $11
Telephone System temporary Io
$600; Lorne Porter sheep claim $1
John Salkeld sheep claim 510;•Arno
Porter sheep claim $15; Reg. S
valueing sheep $5.40; Reeve & Co
cillors as Road Commissioners $12
Miss Acheson use of house $5; Sup
Pay roll No. 4 $328.25.
The 'Council then adjourned to me
on August 3, at 1.30.
Mr. and Mrs. Ken. Taylor and chi
ren of Blyth spent. Sunday with
and Mrs. Fred Middleton.'
The S.S. No. 11 Red Cross
will meet on Thursday, July 16th,
the home of Mrs, Wm. Bender.
(Too Iate for last week)
A very successful' Red Cross to
was' held at the home of Mrs. Skew
Middleton,'Thurs. afternoon, June 2
On this occasion the South End Un
entertainer the ladies of the Clint
Branch. Almost fifty ladies we
present .
The lucicy ticket on the raffle of
box of eggs was held by Mas. Harr
Batliff.
A delicious lunch was served' by th
hostesses :matted by Misses Kathlee
and Phyllis • Middleton. Mrs. Joh
Hudie and Mrs. Wilfred Colelough
past and present presidents, maretea. The rooms were decorated with
tea roses and seasonal summer floWe
, The afternoon was : a 'social an
financial success, as the suns of almos'
$15.00 was realized- for Red Cross
purposes.
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Mr. and Mrs. Ken Stewart
Honoured By Friends
An enjoyable time was spent in'
Londesboro Oommunity • Hall, last.
Monday evening, when about 200
friends' and neighbors gathered to:do
honor. oto Mr .and Mrs; Ken. Stewart,
whas;a'ere*monied :recently,, Themusic
evening was spent in dancing to usio
by Addie Irwin's orchestra with Mel.
Orich.as,`floor' manager. ' •
After: lunch the bride. And groom
were called ujs tasthe platform and the'
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beautiful
cedar
chest was made by Miss Isabella
Ferbesand Mr. W. J. Dale after which
the following address was read by
Mrs, W. J. Dale:
Dear
Clarissa
and Ken:—
We have gathered tonight to oon-
gratulate you on your; recent marriage
and to extend to you our best wishes
for a happy and `prosperous future.
You, Clarissa have always been one
of us and.we are very glad that you
have decided to stay in our commun-
ity.
Now Clarissa, I'll give you some ad-
vice• on the side
It is just for a year you'll be known
as a bride
After that you become for the rest of
your life,
Just an old married woman .8 mother
and wife.
And Ken. with all that you say as a
groom' she'll ° agree
Through yogi honeymoon days not a
fault will she see
But she'll start in to notice your bad
taste' in ties
Just the moment reality .opens her
eyes.
We now ask you to accept this gift
as a. token of the esteem in which you
axe held.
Signed on behalf of your friends
and neighbors.
On behalf of CIarissa and himself
Ken replied in a few well
chosen words after which "For They
are Jolly Good Fellows," was sung,
Dancing continued until the wee sma'
hours of the morning.
V
LONDESBORO
On Sunday, July 12th, the services
in the United Church will be con-
ducted by the Rev. Harold .Snell, of
Ethel. both, 'morning and evening. In
the evening at 7.30 o'clock he will
speak especially to the L.O.L. breth
ern, who will attend in a body and oc-
cupy the centre seats, at front of
church; ,a large attendance is hoped
for. -
Mrs. (Rev.) Medd and daughter
Josie, of London, visited with hew
sister, Mrs. J. Tamblyn recently.
Mrs, Wm,' Griffiths spent the week-
end' with her son Arthur and family,
of Clinton. Airt gees into training
this week.
Mrs. C. Weston and Miss Fern are
spending a few weeks with her daugh-
ter and family, Mrs. J. Sinclair of
Kipper.
M1''s. Elizabeth Lybn has returned
having spent a week with her son Mr.
Will Lyon and Mrs, Lyon of Thorn -
dale, •
Dr. Kirk Lyon and Mrs. Lyon and
Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, of Leamington.
spent a short time with the Dr's
another, Mrs. Wm. Lyon, on Monday,
Miss Joyce Fairservice and Mr.
Cooper, of Woodstock, are holidaying
with Joyce's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.
Fairservice.
Miss Betty Brundson is spending
her holidays with friends. at Fort Elie.
Mrs. Mary Giercon, of Sunderland,
is visiting with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Fingland.
Master R'ayShobbrook Who is with
Mr and Mas. Clarence Crawford had
the misfortune to fall and break his
arm recently.
Miss Levans Stevens, Seaforth, is
visiting with her grandparents Mr.
and Mrs. John Nott.
Miss Thelma Scott, Toronto, is.
,pending some holidays with her par-
ent; Mr. and Mrs. John Scott.
Miss Alma L. Carter, bride -elect, who
leaves this week for Duncan, B.C.,
spent the weekend in Toronto and at-
tended the Mewhort-Phillips wedding,
Presentation To
Newly -Weds
A very pleasant evening was spent
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Win.'
Addison, Londesboro, on Thursday,
July 2, when friends and neighbours
gathered to honour their daughter f
and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Chas.
Wallis on their recent marriage. s
During the evening a . short pro- 1
gram was given consisting of duets. b
of
Lon
de
sboro
Red Cross
NeW
News
The monthly' meeting of Red Cross
was held in'Community Hall on July
2, with Pres, Mrs. > R. Fairservice'
presiding, P n with g, an attendance once
of
30.
Letters ef-appreciation were read
acknowledging the campaign money
and also the $25 sent for snaking of
jam.
The British Civilian. quota asking
for 50 boys shirts, was read but it
was ,deoided to send $25 to buy some.
We have a extra . large hospital
quota and knitting quota. All knit-
ters and sewers are urgently asked
to help as the need is very great.
Treasurer reported a balance of
$1417.61.
Work •. com.-' for August: Mrs. N.
Ross, Mrs, Hall,' Man..McVittee.
Ticicets were sold on a baking dish
presented by Mrs. F. Tamblyn, Lucky
ticket going to Mrs. L. Pipe, Proceeds
$1.40.
No lunch was served but a 10e col-
lection was taken. Proceeds $2.80, al-
so $1.00 donated by group that would
have served lunch. Three quilts were
quilted during the meeting.
Cash Donations for July: Mrs. 3.
Fingland• $1; Boys of Con. 13, pro-
ceeds of dance $30; Con. 12 and 13,
proceeds from, Pot Luck Supper
$11.25; Junior Red Cross of S.S. No,
8, Proceeds of rubber drive $5.50.
Quilt donations' for July: 1 quilt,
from Mrs. Wes. Beacom; 1 quilt from
Mrs, Wm. Bell; 1 quilt from Miss'
May Smith; 1 quilt from. Miss Gladys,
Leiper; 1 top from Mrs. Will Gray,
tied at meeting; 1 lining from Mrs, A.
Radford'. Top pieced from Red Cross
patches by Mrs. Nott and Mrs, Ross.
Quilted at meeting, 1 top from Mrs.
J. Manning and Mrs._F ,Woods quilt -
ted at meeting..
Meeting closed by singing National
Anthem.
Red Shield
An outdoor meeting of the Red
Shield Auxiliary was held en the
spacious lawn of Mrs. G. McTaggart
on Tuesday. June 30th. The meeting
opened by singing a hymn. The sec-
retary's report was given by Mrs.
Glazier. Eighteen members and six
visitors were present. The donations
aoknowledged were, One Dollar from
Mrs. McTaggart; one quilt from Mrs,
Brant; one afghan from Miss Clara
Harrison. There were also eight pairs
socks turned in. The tea collection
amonnted 'to One Dollar and Seventy-
five cents. After the business part of
tie meeting a delicious lunch was
served indoors by Mrs. N. Miller's
group, with Mrs. McTaggart pouring
tea. The next meeting will be hold on
Friday, July 10, at the home of Mrs.
George Mails.
OBITUARY
JOHN ORVAL GREEIR
The funeral service for John Orval
Greer, whose death occurred. suddenly
on Sunday afternoon at the home of
his- brother Norman Greer, Stanley
township, was held at 2.30 o'clock,
Tuesday: afternoon. and was largely
attended.
Mr. Greer, who was born at Kent
Bridge, July 19, 1885, was a son of
the late Robert. 3. Greer and Janet
(Davidson) Greer, He had fanned in
Stanley for over thirty-five years.
He was a Presbyterian in religion
and the service was conducted by
Rev. D. J. Lane, Goderioh. The pall-
bearers were Arthur Peek, John Ho-
ward, George Elliott, Harold Pesthole,
Wm. Johnston and Orval Greer. In-
terment'was made in Bayfield ceme-
tery.
v
Red Cross Notes
The following is the June report
rom the looal sewing committee of
le Clinton Branch, completed and
hipped: 14 suits boys pyjamas, size
4; 17 sets ,women's unit No. 15; 1
ox layette supplies; making a total
213 articles of clothing during the
month of June.
Attention is called to an; urgent *-
peal from England, to supply more
clothing for young boys -underwear
and auits are both needed badly, The
Clinton Branch has accepted as their
share the following quota for boys,
and in addition an urgent quota of
hospital supplies: 50 boy's shorts 4,
6 and 8 yrs.; 100 boy's. shirts, 4, 6
or 8 yrs.; 50 boy's shirts 16 or 18 yrs.;
100 surgical towels; 50 bed jackets';
120 pillow eases.
All workers in our community.are:
asked to work on these immediately.
discontinuing the work on previous
quotas for the time being. It is won-
derful how the women of every
branch have Hist emergencies, in the
past and we are depending on you to
help} reapond to this appeal. Demands
of war are ever increasing aril` we
count ori you to do Four best' to mdet
them:
M..E.,Crinin'ha e'
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readings, and a snook wedding was.
staged with Mrs. Ernest Knox of-
ficiating , Miss Edythe Beacom,as
bride, Miss Helen McGregor as
groom, Miss Joan• Fowler' as brides-
maid, Mrs. Fred Fowler as best man.
Mrs. Clifford Addison gave the bride
awayand Mrs. S. Sharman was
villian who tried to stop the ceremony
and take the bride away. This caus-
ed much merriment.
Mr, and Mrs. Wallis were then ask-
ed to come forward and an address'
was read by Miss Helen'MaoGregor,'
and a beautiful mantel dock with
cathedral chimes was presented by
Jean Leiper and Stella Murphy.
Mr. and ^ Mrs, Wallis made a very
suitable reply thanking the neighbors
for the gift and inviting them to
visit them, on the Blue Water High-
way. All joined in- singing "For they
are Jolly Good Fellows"• A' lovely
lunch was served after which the .+
friends departed extending a 'host of
good wishes to the married' couple:
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WEDDINGS
GARRETT-COOPER
A quiet wedding was solemnized in
Barrie when Marjorie Alma eldest
daughter of MT. and Mrs. Alex Coop
er of Wallenstein, became the bride of
M. Frank M. Garrett, eldest eon of
Mr. and, Mrs. Newman Garrett, of
Tuekersmith, Rev. R. C. Williams, of
Camp; Borden, officiated. The bride
wore a streetalength dress of blue
sheer with matching accessories, and
a corsage of sweetheart roses and
maidenhair enh ''
are
fern
Immediately rate.
1
ter
the ceremon the y
Y young couple' left
on a motor trip to Northern Ontario,
and points east. For travelling, the
bride wore a saddle -tan suit, with
white accessories. The bridegroom
has been principal of Glen Allan Pub-
ic School, for the past four, years.
CRAIG—=GREALIS
A quiet but pretty wedding -took
place on Monday, ,.July ..7th, at. 'seven
o'clock in the, evening in the Clinton
Baptist church parsonage, when Bev.
A. FJ .Silver, united�in marriage, Ruth
Margaret, ;eldest daughte} rof ':r: `an0' t
with Mrs• John M F la e.
tr r.r. ,. ,, of the latter s' aunt hies , D t
,�L. C...1ai , , ,;. ,m,�a.:5�,,ss ,p,j`.x},:r s.,I• .,. :q°
Mrs. E. G. Grealis, of Clinton, to
Trooper Gordon Ivan Craig, of Camp
Borden, son of Mr, and Mrs. Robert
Craig, of Blyth.
The bride chose a street length
dress: of pink chiffon and her sister,
Miss Ora Grealis', acted as brides
maid, wearing blue chiffon. Mr.
Freeman Tummy of Blyth, friend of
the groom was best man. After the
ceremony the young couple' left on a
motor trip.
STREETS-TIEMAN
A quiet wedding, took place at the
Evangelical parsonage, Dashwood, on
Friday, July 3, et 3 ,p.m„ when Rev.
D. E.. Becker, united in marriage,
Ruth Salome Tiernan, of London,
younger laughter of Mr. and Mrs,
David Tiernan of Dogwood,' to Kelso
Bruce Streets, of Toronto, elder son
of Mira. Calvin Streets, of Clinton.
• The.bride chose a powder ,blue polka
dot; snit With white accessories and
wore a corsage ofJohan0a:1 ill Doses,
The attendants were :Mrs,; Harry
Cook; of Windsor, sister of the bride,
and •Miss, Norma Streets, of Clinton,
sisterr of `the...
Mr. • and Mrs, Streets; left by, motor
immediately. after the ceremony. Mr.
Streets e s is.
his h s call to service
service
in
the C.A.S.F.
Ordnance n Corps, in
which branch of the service he has•
been accepted, and he and Mrs.
Streets will not establish Permanent
residence at present.
The bridegroom
om
gro
is well.known in ,Clinton, his home
town, and was a member of the fam-
ous' Colts, intermediate hockey, team.
IIOGGARTII-BRITTON
-Constance United Church was' the
scene of one of the prettiest wed-
dings of this season on S'aturd'ay,
Tune 27, ati' high noon, when Helen
Bernice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
William Britton, was united= in mar
nage to 141r, Archie Hoggarth, B.A
of Wal'laeeburg, son 'of .Mr. and Mrs
Robert Hoggarth. of Cromarty. Be
J. 0 .Britton, of the R.A.F., Port A
Bert, blotter of the bride, perforin
Che ceremony and was assisted by
Rev. A. E. Menzies, pastor of Con-
stance Ohurch. Tbe'chureh was beau-
tifully decorated for this the 'first
wedding that has taken place there
rn over forty years by Mrs. George
THURS., JULY 9, 1942
BAYFIELD
Mr,and Mrs Delbert lbert H and nd little
son of Proton Station, visited recent-
ly with :Mrs.' Wm.' Beard and other
relatives.:, On their return bome they
were
accompanied
'
b � Misses Abbie
y
rid
!i? Ada Crich of Gbderieh.
Congratulations are ,being extended
to Miss. Elizabeth Gairdner. on the
staff of Mayfair, Toronto; known to
us as Betty, daughter of Mrs, R. H.
Portesque .Gairdner, on, winning a
prize iit the "Prix de, Paris" Contest
conducted by Vogue Magazine, in
New York. The' following which UP -
peered in the Globe recently is a re-
print from the New York. Paper.
"Misr Elizabeth Gairdner' has been.
awarded a career prize .. in. Vogu'a'
�., Seventh Annual Prix de Paris, a
' 'nation-wide contest for college sen -
v iors with .over nine hundred •entrants
Ali
'from. 253 college,. She has won a
d six-month position. on the staff of
Vogue, in New York. Miss Gairdner
attended Trinity College, University
of Toronto, and the Columbia School
of Journalism, New York. She' maj-
ored in journalism and art. 'Although
born • in the United States, Miss
Gairdner has. spent most of her life
in Canada. She will come to the staff
of "Vogue" in September."
Her winning articles were write-
ups on the La Guardia election and
interviews with stars of Broadway
plays. • ,
Betty's many friends in Bayfield.
will follow her career with much in-
terest. . ,
There will eba bridge and euchre
party in the Town Hall, Monday even-
ing, July 13th. at 8' o'clock, Proceeds.
in aid of Bayfield Red' Cross Society,
Addison, Mrs. E. Adams,' Mrs. John
Ferguson, Mrs, J. Hugill and Miss
Norma Dexter. Tall white standards
of delphinium and peonies and bas
Bets of rose and orange blossoms
made 'a very attractive setting for
he pretty and popular bride. The
bride, given in marriage by her
other, entered the church to the
train's of the wedding march played
y Miss Velma Wheeler. of BeIgrave,
nd was very lovely in a gown- of
NI satin with fitted, bodice and
all skirt with long train. She wore a
alo of orange blossoms 'with finger-
ip veil, and carried Hollywood roses
nd bouvardia.. Her enly ornament
was a string of pearls, the' gift of
e groom. The bridesmaid, Miss
Tlorence McRorie, of Forest; was
awned in waterfall blue silk net r ov-
taffeta with fitted bodice of inser-
on and full skirt with sweetheart
et and shoulder veil, and carried
ohenna Hill roses. Miss Edith Brit-
on, sister of the bride, was matron
f honor, and wore cloud- pink silk
t over* e2 taffeta with sweetheart hat
f the same shade and shoulder veil,
and carried a bouquet of Olivet car-
ations and fern, Douglas Britton
phew of the bride. made a very
nart page boy dressed in page suit,
nd carried a white satin pillow bear-
g the ring. Mr, Douglas Adams, of
Wallacebmg, was best man and the
us were—Mr. Victor Dinnin, of
uriclh and Mr. Wilbur Jewitt , of
onstance. During the signing of the
;aster Mrs. A. E. Menizes sang very
eetly "Because." Following the
nrony. a delightful reception was
Id at the home of the bride's par
ts, Mrs. Britton receiving in a
wn of rose crepe with corsage of
ite carnations and black hat. Mrs,
bort Hoggarth received in aprint-
ed floral dress, and carried white car-
nations, with black hat. About sev-
enty guests were present. The bride's
table was centred with a. five -storey
wedding cake decorated with four
candles in pink and silver baskets of
loses adorned the table. The rooms
of the home were decorated in the
color scheme of pink and white, and
the guests were served at small
tables in the rooms and 'on the bean-
tiful lawn. Mrs. Walter Broadfoot.
aunt of the bride, and Mrs, B. B.
Stephenson were in charge of the din-
ner, assisted by girl friends of, the
bride, Miss Winnifred Savauge, Sea-
, o, Miss Luella Johnston and Miss
Donelda Adams, Clinton; Miss Doris
Lawson, London; Mrs. 'William Jew-
itt, Mrs. Wilbur Jewitt, Miss Viola
Dexter, Miss Helen Wynne, Fares{.
and Misses Anna and Irene Leitch, of
Watford.
Later the bride and groom left amid
showers of confetti and good wishes
on a honeymoon trip to Wasaga and a
Lake Couchiching the bride travelling x
in a torquoise blue redingote: with
large black hat. and black accessor-
ies. Mr. and Mrs. Haggarth will re 1
side in WalIaoeburg. where Mr. Hog-
garth is on the staff of the Collegiate
Institute.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ford of Lon-
don,
on
don, are guests• at the "Little Inn".
Miss Virginia Morrison' •of London.,
is a guest of Mrs. L. Duffy at her
a.ottage.
Messrs•. Jack and Charles MeTague,
of Toronto, were guests of Mr. and
Mrs, V. Quarrie over the weekend.
Mrs Louis Day; of _ Buffalo, Mr.
'and Mas. Jim Day' and family of De-
troit, and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Cook
and family, of Toronto, are at the
Day cottage.
Mr. and Mrs, Ray Morley and two
daughters, Misses Barbara and Pat.
were the guests of the Misses Morley
over the weekend, . Miss Pat remain-
ed for a longer visit.
Mx, and Mrs. Wm. Greig and fain-
ily of Toronto are spending'theasea-
son at their cottage. This week they,
have as their.guest'Miss Bobi Collier,
of Toronto.
Mr', and Mrs,- 1'4 A. Stephens of
Exeter are spending this week with
Mr. and Mrs. Cree - Cook, Corporal
Peter Hearn, of Toronto, and A.C. S.
Cook and Mrs. Cook of Guleph were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cook over
the weekend. •
Mr. and. Mrs. Frank Peter and son
of Stratford, are spending this week
at their cottage.
Miss Margaret Ferguson of R.C.A.
F. Station Guelph spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Ferguson.
Mr, and Mrs,, Wm. Murray, of De-
troit were the guests of Mrs A. Mur-
ray over the weekend'.
Mr. Ted Crane, of Detroit was the
guest of Mrs. J. McLeod over the
weekend.
Miss Marilyn Maxwell, who has
been attending school in Preston is
spending her vacation with her par-
ents,.Mr. and Mrs. Allen Maxwell,
Miss Mary Jean M'oorehouse,- of
London. is the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
3. A. Ferguson.
Miss Lillian Burned, of London, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. G. Guest.
Miss • Many Miller,, who underwent
an. operation for acute appendictis
last week in Clinton Hospital, is mak-
ing a good recovery.
Mrs. Hodgins, Miss Mabel Hodgins,
nd Professor Lloyd.Hodgins, Of To -
onto, arrived last week to spend' the
season at their cottage in the village.
Mr. and Mrs, Roy Poth and son
Ronald • of Caledonia are visiting the
atter, parents, Mr, and' Mrs, Wm,.Jo-
wett this week.
Mr. and' Mrs. A, Ford King and son,
Douglas, of 'Toronto, arrived last
week{ to spend•: July with the formers
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George King.
Mr. and Mrs, Tom Mallett and fam-
ily, ofLondon, and Mr. and Mrs, Pred
pavison, of Detroit, were, the guests
of Nlas. J. pavison over the weekend',
Mrs. Charles Pergueon and two
small. sone, of Sudbury, are the guests
of :Mr. and Mrs: Wm, Ferguson.
V
IIULLETT TOWNSHIP
On Wednesday afternoon the Lafa-
lot. Club met' at the home of Mrs.
Theo. Dale. a e. Two quilts: were quilted,
also flannelette was given out to be
made into pyjamas. Articles sent in-
to the Red Shield this month were
three quilts. 10 pr. stocking's, and 2.
pair pyjamas. A ten -cent tea was
served by the hostess and the meeting
cloned with God Save the Sting. The
next. meeting will be held at. the home
of Mrs.' Wm. Hunter on August 6th...
STANLEY
MTs. George McVittie of Londes-
boro and Mrs. Dave Eason of God
rich Township, visited on .'Monday,
e ar n
Miss Betty Gairdner of Toronto.
spent the weekend. with her mother,
Mrs. R. H. F. Gairdner.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller ' and
Miss Rosemary' Milker , of Mount
Clemens and Miss., Lola Elliott, of
Detroit, were the genets. of Mrs. M.
Elliott over the weekend.
Mu. and Mrs. Jack Atkinson: and
.family, of Detroit. arrived. last week'
to spend. the -summer at their cottage
here.
Mr, and Mrs. W. A. Patterson new-
ly-weds, of Waterloo;•:.ore the ..guests
wards, this week.
11Ir. and Mrs. Blythe Steph
c h
and family, of Toronto, are o e
their home in the village for
summer.
Mr. Lawrence Fowlie, of 'Lo
was the
guest of his sisters, M
E: and P .Fowlie over the week
Mrs. Lulu Crane, of Detroit,
Mi
the weekend with her sister, M
Weston.
The members of L.O.L. No. 24
attend divine service in Knox P
terian church, next Sunday an
at 9.45, when Rev. D. J. Lane wi
liver the address:
Congratulations are extends
Miss Doris McEwan who 'roc
first class honours in Oracle Ten
Miss' Monica Graham who vee
first class' honoursinGrade This
the recent exams• of the Toronto
servatory of Music, at Clinton C
Miss McDwan received the hi
marks for this. district in her
They are both pupils of Mrs.
Hartley, of•Clinton.
enson
upying
the
Mon,
isses,
end.
spent
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will
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The '.Induction of Rev. 16. J.
land, . B.D., :Th.M., into the p
charge of Bayfield and Porter's
took place on Friday evening in
United church, Bayfield. Rev,
Dern, of Varna, addressed the
minister basing her thoughts on
Adventure of Faith", and telli i
the glory ,of being able to serve
Lords. Rev. Mr. Atkinson, of B
field addressed; the congregation
ing an his theme from lat Corinth
the words of St. Paul, "We are
overs together with God". He r
red to the minister as laying
foundation and hie people build
building, the' foundation being J
Christ. After the meeting a so
hour was spent' in the basement.
welcome Mr. and Mrs. Welland. to
village and wish them every sue
Private Thomas Castle and
ates Bill Scott and .Jim Warren
R.C.R. London, spent a long wee
with the former's parents, Mr.
Mrs. Thos Cantle.
Miss Luey Woods returned
week from Tucson, Arizona,
she spent the past six months
reasons of health.
WoI-
astoraI
Hill,
the
Reba
new
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g of
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race-
tak-
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GODERICN TOWNSI4
Council Meeting
The Council met on Monday,
6, at 8.30 p.m, Communications f
the Department of Municipal Af
re War Time Priced. aid Trade Bo
regulations on coal and plumbing
fits were react and filed. The Co
Clerk notified i
no that this Townsh
share of the County tax would
$13,599.85. A letter from J. V. L
gate, District Engineer, approving
contract for crushing and deliveri
3,000 yards of gravel, was read' a
filed.
It was decided to renew the
Insuransee with Mr. J. E. Howard
the same premium as last year, a1
The following• accounts were ord
ed paid:
D. L. Stephenson, sheep claim $
D, L. Stephenson shooting sheep
$5; W. H. Lobb valueing sheep $3.
Signal Star printing $4.95; J. E.
ward premium road insurance $11
Telephone System temporary Io
$600; Lorne Porter sheep claim $1
John Salkeld sheep claim 510;•Arno
Porter sheep claim $15; Reg. S
valueing sheep $5.40; Reeve & Co
cillors as Road Commissioners $12
Miss Acheson use of house $5; Sup
Pay roll No. 4 $328.25.
The 'Council then adjourned to me
on August 3, at 1.30.
Mr. and Mrs. Ken. Taylor and chi
ren of Blyth spent. Sunday with
and Mrs. Fred Middleton.'
The S.S. No. 11 Red Cross
will meet on Thursday, July 16th,
the home of Mrs, Wm. Bender.
(Too Iate for last week)
A very successful' Red Cross to
was' held at the home of Mrs. Skew
Middleton,'Thurs. afternoon, June 2
On this occasion the South End Un
entertainer the ladies of the Clint
Branch. Almost fifty ladies we
present .
The lucicy ticket on the raffle of
box of eggs was held by Mas. Harr
Batliff.
A delicious lunch was served' by th
hostesses :matted by Misses Kathlee
and Phyllis • Middleton. Mrs. Joh
Hudie and Mrs. Wilfred Colelough
past and present presidents, maretea. The rooms were decorated with
tea roses and seasonal summer floWe
, The afternoon was : a 'social an
financial success, as the suns of almos'
$15.00 was realized- for Red Cross
purposes.
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Mr. and Mrs. Ken Stewart
Honoured By Friends
An enjoyable time was spent in'
Londesboro Oommunity • Hall, last.
Monday evening, when about 200
friends' and neighbors gathered to:do
honor. oto Mr .and Mrs; Ken. Stewart,
whas;a'ere*monied :recently,, Themusic
evening was spent in dancing to usio
by Addie Irwin's orchestra with Mel.
Orich.as,`floor' manager. ' •
After: lunch the bride. And groom
were called ujs tasthe platform and the'
IP
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and
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beautiful
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chest was made by Miss Isabella
Ferbesand Mr. W. J. Dale after which
the following address was read by
Mrs, W. J. Dale:
Dear
Clarissa
and Ken:—
We have gathered tonight to oon-
gratulate you on your; recent marriage
and to extend to you our best wishes
for a happy and `prosperous future.
You, Clarissa have always been one
of us and.we are very glad that you
have decided to stay in our commun-
ity.
Now Clarissa, I'll give you some ad-
vice• on the side
It is just for a year you'll be known
as a bride
After that you become for the rest of
your life,
Just an old married woman .8 mother
and wife.
And Ken. with all that you say as a
groom' she'll ° agree
Through yogi honeymoon days not a
fault will she see
But she'll start in to notice your bad
taste' in ties
Just the moment reality .opens her
eyes.
We now ask you to accept this gift
as a. token of the esteem in which you
axe held.
Signed on behalf of your friends
and neighbors.
On behalf of CIarissa and himself
Ken replied in a few well
chosen words after which "For They
are Jolly Good Fellows," was sung,
Dancing continued until the wee sma'
hours of the morning.
V
LONDESBORO
On Sunday, July 12th, the services
in the United Church will be con-
ducted by the Rev. Harold .Snell, of
Ethel. both, 'morning and evening. In
the evening at 7.30 o'clock he will
speak especially to the L.O.L. breth
ern, who will attend in a body and oc-
cupy the centre seats, at front of
church; ,a large attendance is hoped
for. -
Mrs. (Rev.) Medd and daughter
Josie, of London, visited with hew
sister, Mrs. J. Tamblyn recently.
Mrs, Wm,' Griffiths spent the week-
end' with her son Arthur and family,
of Clinton. Airt gees into training
this week.
Mrs. C. Weston and Miss Fern are
spending a few weeks with her daugh-
ter and family, Mrs. J. Sinclair of
Kipper.
M1''s. Elizabeth Lybn has returned
having spent a week with her son Mr.
Will Lyon and Mrs, Lyon of Thorn -
dale, •
Dr. Kirk Lyon and Mrs. Lyon and
Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, of Leamington.
spent a short time with the Dr's
another, Mrs. Wm. Lyon, on Monday,
Miss Joyce Fairservice and Mr.
Cooper, of Woodstock, are holidaying
with Joyce's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.
Fairservice.
Miss Betty Brundson is spending
her holidays with friends. at Fort Elie.
Mrs. Mary Giercon, of Sunderland,
is visiting with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Fingland.
Master R'ayShobbrook Who is with
Mr and Mas. Clarence Crawford had
the misfortune to fall and break his
arm recently.
Miss Levans Stevens, Seaforth, is
visiting with her grandparents Mr.
and Mrs. John Nott.
Miss Thelma Scott, Toronto, is.
,pending some holidays with her par-
ent; Mr. and Mrs. John Scott.
Miss Alma L. Carter, bride -elect, who
leaves this week for Duncan, B.C.,
spent the weekend in Toronto and at-
tended the Mewhort-Phillips wedding,
Presentation To
Newly -Weds
A very pleasant evening was spent
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Win.'
Addison, Londesboro, on Thursday,
July 2, when friends and neighbours
gathered to honour their daughter f
and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Chas.
Wallis on their recent marriage. s
During the evening a . short pro- 1
gram was given consisting of duets. b
of
Lon
de
sboro
Red Cross
NeW
News
The monthly' meeting of Red Cross
was held in'Community Hall on July
2, with Pres, Mrs. > R. Fairservice'
presiding, P n with g, an attendance once
of
30.
Letters ef-appreciation were read
acknowledging the campaign money
and also the $25 sent for snaking of
jam.
The British Civilian. quota asking
for 50 boys shirts, was read but it
was ,deoided to send $25 to buy some.
We have a extra . large hospital
quota and knitting quota. All knit-
ters and sewers are urgently asked
to help as the need is very great.
Treasurer reported a balance of
$1417.61.
Work •. com.-' for August: Mrs. N.
Ross, Mrs, Hall,' Man..McVittee.
Ticicets were sold on a baking dish
presented by Mrs. F. Tamblyn, Lucky
ticket going to Mrs. L. Pipe, Proceeds
$1.40.
No lunch was served but a 10e col-
lection was taken. Proceeds $2.80, al-
so $1.00 donated by group that would
have served lunch. Three quilts were
quilted during the meeting.
Cash Donations for July: Mrs. 3.
Fingland• $1; Boys of Con. 13, pro-
ceeds of dance $30; Con. 12 and 13,
proceeds from, Pot Luck Supper
$11.25; Junior Red Cross of S.S. No,
8, Proceeds of rubber drive $5.50.
Quilt donations' for July: 1 quilt,
from Mrs. Wes. Beacom; 1 quilt from
Mrs, Wm. Bell; 1 quilt from Miss'
May Smith; 1 quilt from. Miss Gladys,
Leiper; 1 top from Mrs. Will Gray,
tied at meeting; 1 lining from Mrs, A.
Radford'. Top pieced from Red Cross
patches by Mrs. Nott and Mrs, Ross.
Quilted at meeting, 1 top from Mrs.
J. Manning and Mrs._F ,Woods quilt -
ted at meeting..
Meeting closed by singing National
Anthem.
Red Shield
An outdoor meeting of the Red
Shield Auxiliary was held en the
spacious lawn of Mrs. G. McTaggart
on Tuesday. June 30th. The meeting
opened by singing a hymn. The sec-
retary's report was given by Mrs.
Glazier. Eighteen members and six
visitors were present. The donations
aoknowledged were, One Dollar from
Mrs. McTaggart; one quilt from Mrs,
Brant; one afghan from Miss Clara
Harrison. There were also eight pairs
socks turned in. The tea collection
amonnted 'to One Dollar and Seventy-
five cents. After the business part of
tie meeting a delicious lunch was
served indoors by Mrs. N. Miller's
group, with Mrs. McTaggart pouring
tea. The next meeting will be hold on
Friday, July 10, at the home of Mrs.
George Mails.
OBITUARY
JOHN ORVAL GREEIR
The funeral service for John Orval
Greer, whose death occurred. suddenly
on Sunday afternoon at the home of
his- brother Norman Greer, Stanley
township, was held at 2.30 o'clock,
Tuesday: afternoon. and was largely
attended.
Mr. Greer, who was born at Kent
Bridge, July 19, 1885, was a son of
the late Robert. 3. Greer and Janet
(Davidson) Greer, He had fanned in
Stanley for over thirty-five years.
He was a Presbyterian in religion
and the service was conducted by
Rev. D. J. Lane, Goderioh. The pall-
bearers were Arthur Peek, John Ho-
ward, George Elliott, Harold Pesthole,
Wm. Johnston and Orval Greer. In-
terment'was made in Bayfield ceme-
tery.
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Red Cross Notes
The following is the June report
rom the looal sewing committee of
le Clinton Branch, completed and
hipped: 14 suits boys pyjamas, size
4; 17 sets ,women's unit No. 15; 1
ox layette supplies; making a total
213 articles of clothing during the
month of June.
Attention is called to an; urgent *-
peal from England, to supply more
clothing for young boys -underwear
and auits are both needed badly, The
Clinton Branch has accepted as their
share the following quota for boys,
and in addition an urgent quota of
hospital supplies: 50 boy's shorts 4,
6 and 8 yrs.; 100 boy's. shirts, 4, 6
or 8 yrs.; 50 boy's shirts 16 or 18 yrs.;
100 surgical towels; 50 bed jackets';
120 pillow eases.
All workers in our community.are:
asked to work on these immediately.
discontinuing the work on previous
quotas for the time being. It is won-
derful how the women of every
branch have Hist emergencies, in the
past and we are depending on you to
help} reapond to this appeal. Demands
of war are ever increasing aril` we
count ori you to do Four best' to mdet
them:
M..E.,Crinin'ha e'
g m , Sewing Cori:."
readings, and a snook wedding was.
staged with Mrs. Ernest Knox of-
ficiating , Miss Edythe Beacom,as
bride, Miss Helen McGregor as
groom, Miss Joan• Fowler' as brides-
maid, Mrs. Fred Fowler as best man.
Mrs. Clifford Addison gave the bride
awayand Mrs. S. Sharman was
villian who tried to stop the ceremony
and take the bride away. This caus-
ed much merriment.
Mr, and Mrs. Wallis were then ask-
ed to come forward and an address'
was read by Miss Helen'MaoGregor,'
and a beautiful mantel dock with
cathedral chimes was presented by
Jean Leiper and Stella Murphy.
Mr. and ^ Mrs, Wallis made a very
suitable reply thanking the neighbors
for the gift and inviting them to
visit them, on the Blue Water High-
way. All joined in- singing "For they
are Jolly Good Fellows"• A' lovely
lunch was served after which the .+
friends departed extending a 'host of
good wishes to the married' couple:
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