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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1939-08-03, Page 1Ail my Than life I garnered nothing but a dream or two. These others garnered harvests And grew fat with grain. But no roan lives by bread, And bread alone. HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWS PAPER rorge'.fal of ;hair s.0 ern, 1. +inay eta i' r life. ILIAt •._-:1-rt?t:Or ,SI ringer. ...me ma sa11000,11a 0100la WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 61, No. 31. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1939 ?hone S4, SPECIAL ':late or ]Dessert Dish with each package of Concentrated Super Suds 19c WESTERN QUEEN, Pure West- ern estern Flour 1.99 cwt. CALUMET BAKING POWDER 10c & 25c each HOME RENDERED LARD 10c lb. ORANGES, Sweet and Juicy 2 doz. 25c RED ROSE TEA— Brown Label 28c half Ib. PETER PAN CATSUP -- 10c bottle SWEET MIX CAKES 17c Ib. SALMON, tails - 2 tins 25,3 PILCHARDS, 2 tins 25c SUGAR CRiSP CORN FLAKES 2 pack 15c JELLY POWDERS, 6 pack 25c OUR OWN BLEND COFFEE 23o half Ib. AYLMER TOMATO JUICE - 2 tins 15c Masters Turkey Grower, 2.30 cwt. A. C. Routledge Phone 166 *'blue Coal' THE SDLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT. E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Union Services Northside 'United and First Presby- terian. reahyterian. Services will be in the Presby terian Church during the month of August. Rev, Hugh Jack will preach. Morning service, 11 a.m„ "His Workmanship." Evening service, 7 p.m., subject, "The First and the Last." S.S., 10 a,m, i St. Thomas Church ^7I Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m. "Grenfell's 'What Life Has Taught Me'." No evening service during August. McKillop Charge Schedule for August services. Sunday, Aug. 6. Caven Church, Winthrop. Young People's service at 1.1 am. Sunday, Aug. 13. Bethel, 2:30 p.m. S.S. at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20. Duff's, 2.30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27. Caven Church. Service at 2:30 p.m. S.S. at 1,30 p,m. R. W. Craw, Minister. Egmondville United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a.m., Rev. James Elford. HOLSTEIN BREEDERS OF HURON FORM CLUB Messrs. Leonard Leeming, Walton, and Fred Cox, Moncrief, Elected Directors for North Zone. The meeting of Holstein breeders of Huron County in the' agricultural office at Clinton Friday evening, was well attended and resulted in an as - sedation being formed. .Agricultural Representative J. C. Shearer presid- ed. The guest speaker, Byron Jenvey, Ingersoll, field secretary for the Dom- inion Holstein Breeders' Association, outlined the importance of an organ- ization in furthering the interests of any branch of agricultural pursuit and extolled the quality of the Hol- stein strain in dairy products. The Huron Holstein Breeders' As- sociation of Hurou County was form- ed and the officers are: President, Gordon Bisset, Saltford Heights, God- erich; first vice-president, Colin •Campbell, Bayfield; second vice- president, J. W. VanEgmond, ton; secretary-treaauren, W. Hume Clutton, Goderich; directors repre- senting three zones of the county, north, centre and, south, Leonard Leeming, Walton, and Fred Cox, Monerief, for the north; William Treble, J. Johnston, Goderich, centre; William Sparks, Bayfield; Chris :Schrag, Zurich, south. Goderich fall fair, Sept. 7, was sel- eoted as time anti, place for an exhib- ition of Holstein cattle for 1039 and a special effort will be made to have a large entry to compete for the special cash awards, To further stimulate interest in this association a meeting will he held in Clinton this fail for Holstein breed- ers and their wives.. Tuckersmith To Test Spray to Kill Weeds Council Lets Contracts for the Repairing of Silver Creek Bridge. The Council of Tuckersmith met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Sat- urday, July 29th. Tenders were received and consid- ered for work and material in con- nection with the repair of the Silver Creek bridge, the tender of Elmer Tut'fin of Staffa, for the cement work at $4.70 a cubic yard was accepted, while Harold F. Crich was awarded the work of supplying gravel from Aberliart's Pit at 75c a yard, and J. B. Mustard and G. D. Ferguson each supply the cement, 26 barrels, at $2,46 a barrel. The Clerk was in- structed to forward the tenders to the Highway Dept. for approval. In order to teat the efficacy of spraying to kill tweeds the Council decided to spend $100 in spraying some 'of the worst places on the roads, M. A. Reid was paid $20,00 for re- newal of -the Treasurer's bond. The Collector was given extension of time for collecting taxes until Oct. 1. Accounts were paid as follows: Re- lief, supplies and wood, $77.45; re- lief, rent,- $7.00. Dr, J. D. Colquhoun, expenses attending Medical Health convention in Toronto, $15.00; H. 0, Box, funeral expenses, indigent, $50.00; R. Dalrymple, pay list No. 9 —$910.52; salaries, postage, etc., 357.00, The Council adjourned to meet Saturday. August 26th at 7,30 p,m,—D. F. McGregor, Clerk, ANNUAL L.O.B.A. PiCNiC HELD ON MONDAY The L.O.B.A. picnic was held at Mr. David McLean's, Tuckersmith, on Monday afternoon, July 31st. At 6.30 about fifty sat down to a pot luclt supper. After supper young and old took part in the races and then cards were enjoyed. A hearty vote of thanks was extended by W.M. Sister A. Harrison to Mr, and Mrs, McLean for their wonderful hospitality. Winners of the races were; Girls, 7 and under, Wilma McLean; girls, 13 and under, Marguerite West- cott; boys, 7 and under, Leslie Iiab- kirk; boys, 13 and under, Ernie Clarke; girls, 13 and over, Lois Har- rison; boys 13 and over, Keith Harri- son; milk bottle race, Mrs. David Shannon; clothes line and pin race, Betty Dunlop and Clare Westcott; kick the slipper, Mrs, R. Nett; neck tie race, Mr. and Mrs. A, Harrison; married men's race, David Shannon. The children all enjoyed a needy kiss scramble and all -day suckers. THE RAMSAY FAMILY HOLD A REUNION A reunion of the Ramsay family was held on Sunday, Jufly 30, at the hone of Mr. and Mrs, Alex Souter on the Mil] Road. A picnic to Bayfield had been planned but was cancelled due to the inclement weather. Rep- resentatives from six different branches of the Ramsay clan were present. These included, Miss Marg- aret Ramsay of Monrovia, California, sister of Mrs, A, Souter, who has not been east for some time; another sister, Mrs. McNair of Hamilton with her family, Sadie, and Mr. and Mrs, Geo, McNair and Marilyn; Clare Ramsay, of Toronto, son of the late Wm, Ramsay of Killarney, Man.; Geo. -Ramsay of Walton, son of the late Hugh Ramsay;. Mr. John Ben- nett, husband of the late Bella Ram- say, and his daughter Mr. and Mrs. Orville Ilablcirk and son Mac, all of Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Dotty son and Marilyn of Varna, Mrs. A. York and Shirley, of Toronto, and .las. Souter of Mrs. Souter's family, completed the list of guests. An enjoyable time was had and all parted hoping to meet at a similar re -union in the future, FUNERAL OF LATE A. BROWN The funeraf of .Alfred S. Brown was held from his late residence in Egnondvlfle on Friday, July 28. The funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. Mr. Gardiner of Eg- mondville united Church, of which Mr. Brown was a member. Interment took place in Maitland Bank Cem- etery. The pall bearers were brother 'Foresters-, Bert Stephenson, Oliver Anderson, William Thompson, Austin Dolmage, William McClure, Arthur Alexander. The flower bearers were Gordan Papple, Frank Storey, George Wasson, William McSpadden. Mr. Brown was in his 68th year. He was a son of the late Mr, and Mrs, John S. Brown, and batt been a lifelong resident of the 6th con- cession, McKillop. Owing to 111 health he disposed of his farm and moved to Egmondville early last year. He is survived by his wife, Mary W. McElroy and two brothers, John L, of Lobo and Joseph of Toronto. Among those from 'a. distance at- tending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs, John L. Brown, of Lobo, Mr. Joseph Brown of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs, Will Johnston and Mr, and Mrs. Robt, Johnston, Blyth; Mr. and Mrs. Will Hogg and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Somers, of Stratford. PASSES EXAMINATiON Mr.. Cart Knight, of Daly's Garage, was successful in passing tire exam- ination for Motor Mechaelics held here recently by the Department of , Labor, POWER MAY BE OFF BETWEEN 1.30 TO 2.30 P.M. P. U. C. Establishes a Definite Time When Hydro Interruptions May Take Place. The Public Utility Commission will necessarily have many electrical interruptions, and it has been con- sidered advisable to endeavor- to establish a definite time when inter- ruptions will take place, so they will cause as little inconvenience as pos- sible to consumers, Mr, E. L. Box, Chairman of the Commission, an- nounced this week. P.U.C. employes have been asked to establish the hour between 1.30 and 2.10 p.m. for power interruptions. The public is advised to note that the current is likely to- be off at intervals during that time. It is requested that any baking or other work that may suffer from lack of power, should be done at other hours, as far as possible, Where power interruptions are to be effected, employes will arrange with -those who would suffer inter- ruption, If any interruption is going to ex- ceed the one hour, the signs will be placed on Main Street, SEAFORTH BEATS EXETER LOSES TO LUCAN Lucan visited Seaforth on Monday night, being the third scheduled home game in the Softball league. Seaforth was 'leading up to the last of the fifth, than Lean put on a strong comeback in the last three innings, bringing in fourteen runs, making the final score 27 to 17. During the game Muriel Cameron knocked two home runs, scoring a total of seven runs, The first inning there were three on bases and in the two o 0 fourth there were t' n bases when she hit her second home run, Evelyn Hoagies was star of the Lucan team, Line-ups: Lucan—C, Rita Hodgins;' p, Rita Walls; 1st b, Edith Watson; 3h, Ruth Robson; se, Evelyn Hodgins; sb. A. Prebble; if, Irene Lofft; rf, Helen Hodgins, cf, Mary Smith. Seaforth---C, Caroline Holmes; p, Alma Elliott; 1st b, Frances Mat- thews; 2b, Mildred Swan; ss, Grace Kreuter; 3b, Betty Matthews; 1f, Muriel Cameron; rf, Jean Frost; ef, Barbara Best. 'Umpires were, plate, Bob Venue; base, Glen (Bud) Hildebrandt. Last Friday night the Seaforth soft hall team defeated Exeter team by a score of 14 to 12 at Exeter. The officials for the Girls' Softball League are, Evelyn Hodgins, Lucan. president.; Alma Elliott, of Seaforth, vice president; Mr. W. G. Medd; Ex- eter, secretary. - Seaforth girls play the return game at Lucan on Friday night, - HUNTER -PETERS On July 26th an interesting wed- ing was solemnized In Varna United Church when Catherine Ruth Peters. B.A., only daughter of Rev, J, R. and Mrs. Peters, was united in marriage to Mr. Howard John Hunter, B.S.A., of Exeter, only son of R. D. and Mrs. Hunter, of Usborne Township. The church was attractively decorated and the ceremony was performed by the bride's father, assisted by Rev. William Mair, or Thames Road un- ited Church. The bridal party ent- ered the church to the wedding music from "Lohengrin," played - by Mr, Harold Peters, of London, and the musical portions of the service were sung by Miss Lillian Peters, also of London, who sang the marriage hymn, "0 Perfect. Love," to the Barn- by setting. The bride, escorted by her father, looked lovely in her floor - length graduation gown of white or- ganza over white satin. and long veil, caught with a coronet of orange blos- soms. She carried a bouquet of But- terfly roses and baby's breath. Her bridesmaid, Miss Margaret Johns, of F,limville wore a gown of pink crepe. de -chine, with matching silk lace flounces, and her bouquet was of Jo- hanna 14111 roses and blue cornflow- ers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Fred Long, of Atwood, a cousin of l:he bride, and the ushers were Mr. John Delbridge, of Winchelsea. and Mr, Mervyn Mayberry, of Milverton. After the ceremony and at the sign- ing of the register, Miss Lillian Peters sang "Because" to the enjoy- ment of the guests present from Cha- tham, London, St. Marys, Atwood and Exeter. A reception was afterward held at the parsonage, at which the br'ide's mother received, with Mrs. R. D. Hunter, mother of the bride- groom. Mrs. Peters wore a gown of ultramarine lace over satin. Mrs. Hunter chose an ensemble of navy sheer. Both wore corsages of Kill- arney roses. Mr. and Mrs, Hunter left on a short honeymoon to Ottawa, Montreal and other eastern places and, on their return, expect to reside in Barrie. HOLD GARDEN TEA The ladies of St. Thomas' Anglican Church held a very enjoyable garden tea on Friday afternoon at Mrs. Ada Reid's, Goderich -street. There was tea -cup reading and young girls wait- ed on tables. The proceeds amounted to slightly over $26:00. BOY CUTS FOOT. Buddy Snaith, young son of kir. and Mrs. Crawford Smith, cut lois foot on a piece of glass while bathing in the Lion's swimming pool last Thursday afternon• He was removed to the clinic for treatment. Husband of Former Seaforth Girl Dead Sir Chas. B. Gordon, Prominent Banker and Financier, Dies Suddenly at Montreal. Sir Charles Blair Gordon, presi- dent of tile Bank of Montreal, died in hospital at Montreal on Sunday. July Ma. He was 71 years old. Sir Charles, leader in Canadian financefor many years, entered Royal Victoria Hospital at Montreal only Saturday. Through his association with til' - Bank of Montreal and textile and glass manufacturing enterprises, he was one of the greatest single fact - mei in Canadian business and finance. A faintly spokesman said that Sir Charles had been ill only two or three days, although he did not enter hospital until Saturday. He arrived hack from England on Thursday. .A private funeral service was held on Tuesday afternoon at his home followed by another in the Erskine and American United Church. Burial. was in Mount Royal cemetery et Montreal. He is survived by his widow and three sons, G. Blair, Howard and John, of Montreal. Sir Charles occupied a dominant position during the Great' 'lar as member of the Canaciiani munitions board and as a representative of the British ministry of munitions at Ot- tawa and Washington. Contracts in- volving many millions of dollars carte to him for ratification. IIie war work brought him a Knight Contmrtndership in the Order or the British Empire whop it was formed in 1917 for those who earned distinction in such work. In 1916 be became a knight in the sante order. The story of Sir Charles' business life is that of the Ilse of Dominion textile and Penmans Limited and the Dominion Glass Company which con- trols most of the glass nrauufaeturing Wants in the Dominion, Sir Charles became president of the Bank of Montreal In 1928 when Sir Vincent Meredith retired. Prior to that he was vice-president for several years. He was born in Montreal Novem- ber 2$ 1867, son of John and Jane Gordon, After a public and thigh school education he became clerk in a dry goods establishment in Mont- real. From there he went in 1896 to organizeu the Standard Shirt Comp- any which marked the start of his association with the textile industry. In 1897, he married Miss Annie Brooks, of Seaforth, Ont, Sir Charles was a governor of McGill University, member of various yachting and other clubs in Montreal. Besides his banking activities he headed several Canadian industries and was a director of many others. Relatives Live Here. Lady Gordon is remembered in Sea - forth as Edith Brooks, her name being Edith Annie. Her father, the late George Brooks, was a traveller for the Ogilvie Flour Mills, the family resitting on John street in the house next door rest of the Anglican rec- tory now occupied by Mr. E. ('ase. The children attended school and col- legiate institute here. About .MIC Mir. and Mrs. Brooks end family .now ed to Montreal, Mrs. Brooks died in 1920; her husband predeceased her a Yew years before while living at Hen - sell where they had retired. . Lady Gordon's brother, James Brooks, is a cotton buyer in the South; the oldest sister. Susan, is living in Switzerland, and Elizabeth is the wife of Professor A. F. Eve of McGill University; Herbert Brooks is in Ottawa and Nelson, Montreal. A sister, Hattie tMrs. Pitcher), died in Montreal. Members of the Campbell family are 00(18(ns of •Lady •Gordon. Mrs. Campbell, the mother of Mrs. Robert Reid, Walton; bhrs. McKinley, Clin- ton, and Mrs. McKinley, Goshen line, Stanley, was a Brooks, a sister of Mr. George Brooks, Mrs. J. B, Rus- sell of Seaforth is a second cousin of Lady Gordon. TUFTS FAMILY REUNION The annual reunion of tlhe Tufts famine who came originally from hirkton was held on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Gemmell in Tuckersmith with an attendance of seventy. An interesting program of sports was enjoyed. The officers were re-elected with NIr. Harold Tufts as president, BREAKS WRIST Kenneth Powell broke his, twist on Saturday while cranking the delivery czar belonging to his father, .lir, Baden Powell, who was off duty fci a few days for a tonsil operation. BOWLING A local men's jitney was held Tuesday night on the local greens and a ladies' tourney on Wednesday night, On Wednesday afternoon a doubles tourney took place at Goderich for the hunt Trophy. Loeai bowlers -who attended were Dr, Bechely, W. G. Willis, R. J. Sproat, Merton h,Fi,l, Lorne Dale, . J. J. C1uff. • NEXT MONDAY, IS SEAFORTH CIVIC HOLIDAY Monclay, August. 70has been ere - claimed civic holiday fit Seaforth by Mayor J. J. CIui1'. All 1,11511105e places w111 be closed. The day will be observed as a 11011 - day in many places, NORTHSIDE ORGAN TO BE REOPENED SEPT. 3 Arrangements have been corn pleted for the rebuilding of the organ of Northside United Church hi early August, by the Legg Organ Company of Toronto. With a new consol, added stops and chimes it will be ready for Ole opening ser- vices the first Sunday of September. An accomplished organist from the Legg organ firm will preside at the organ on the Sunday, and later in the week in a special organ recital. FORMER RESIDENTS DIE IN ALGOMA Henry Gibson of Barr River and John Booth of Eoho Bay, two former residents of this vicinity who had been living in Algoma for over fifty years passed away last week. After leaving Seaforth in the 1880's they had lived within a short distance of each other in neighboring township of Algoma. Henry Gibson - The death of Mr, Henry Gibson of Barr River, Ont., a former Seaforth resident occurred on July 25. Mr. Gibson was 84 years of age. He was a cabinet maker with the Broadfoot and Box furniture factory in Seaforth 111110 spent the earl years of his life here. He was married to Miss Minnie Eden, whose father was a well-known weaver living in Harpnrhey. In the 1880's Mr. and Mrs. Gibson went north to Algoma and settled in Laird Township near Barr River, Mr, Gibson had been ailing for some time and passed away at his hone last Tuesday. He is survived by three sons and a daughter, the latter having cared for him during his last illness. Mrs. Gibson died about seven years ago: • v was overseas during he <L .Olt a killedD e S l t g War and a slaughter died in 1,S75 and a son Frank, of the Soo, predeceased him. Mn Gibson's brother Alfred, also living in Algoma, predeceased him some years ago. Burial tools place on Thursday, Juty 07, in Laird Cemetery which is Meat - ed on part of the deceased's cad farm, John Booth Mr, John Booth, of Echo Bay, Ont.. a native of McKiliop Township. in what used to- be known as the Dor- ranee Neighborhood, flied on July 28 111 hospital following a serious operation, He stent stn Algoma in the 1$80's ttnd farmed successfully on the Barr River flats in McDonald Township. %Mien he retired he built a beautiful residence in nearby Echo Bay where he had made his home since 1920, He is survived by his wile. form- erly of Detroit. who has been stn in- valid for some years; oho by four sons and three daughters: Charles and Jack on two farms of - their father's in li'Donald 1'p.; David of Detroit; Mildred, married anti living at Barr River, and a daughter mar Tied at Orillia, and Leslie and Pearl at home. The funeral took place on Sunday to Maple Leaf cemetery near 'echo Bay. - EASTERN WHEAT GROW- ERS GUARANTEED 70c Of interest to ]oral farmers and grain Wren is the announcement of the Canadian Wheat Board this week that Eastern wheat growers will be guaranteed 70 cents a bushel. less freight and handling charges, for their best No. 1 grade wheat. This is the first ;year that there bas been a government guaranteed price for wheitt in Eastern Canada. It is understood that when grain is sold a certificate will be issued by the grain buyer showing price paid and number of bushels: a copy of this is forwarded to the Whertt Board. A year fron•now, in August, 194e. final adjustment will Ise Imide between the current price paid and the guaranteed lni('e. The freight charges at Sea - forth will be abort 16e. eIthough it is • believed 0 reduction is being sought end there May tae n definite anunnnr-e. • rr,erlt shortly. Less freight Charges to Montreal. which vary from 12 to 5 reps a hun- dredweight. and 41 ,'cents -a -bushel ele- vator charges, the Wheat Board will 1 ay the. following prises to Eastern Canadian wheat growers: No. 1 Can. Eastern. mixed winter., sec; No. 1 Can. Mister)), white win- ter, 700; No. 1 Can. ISastern, red winter, 70c; No, 2 Can. Eastern. mix- ed winter. 6Ct; No. 2 Can. Eastern, - $1 a year. Heart design of charming beauty with three perfect diamonds. Exquisite hand -carved mounting for large centre diamond and two side dia- monds. AVAUGES � Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Past Office, Seaforth South Group Playoff at St. Columban Friday Seaforth and St. Columban Ta Battle for Right to Meet Atwood. Seaforth forced St. Columban into a 11111(1 game for the championship of the southern division of the Huron Football League at St. Columban on Monday night, coming off the wet sticky field with a 1-0 victory, St. Columban won the first game 2-0 and was highly rated to take the series two straight. Injuries to two of their players left them weakened, however, and they were unable to overcome the Seaforth one -goal lead taken -early in the first half when Frank Sills booted the sphere be- tween the goal posts to heat goalie J. O'Connor, one of the St. Columban O'Connor brothers. Tour Melody, who started of the back line with the St. Columban team. was accidentally hurt soon after the game opened. He suffered an injury to his left leg and at first it was not considered more than a bruise. He sat on one of the side- lines, however, and at the end of the game the leg was so barfly swollen he had to be taken to a doctor. He went into the game to take the place of Frank Stapleton who suffered a knee injury in the first game of the title series. The teams will meet in the third and deciding gctn10 at St. Columban Friday night and the winner of the series is scheduled to play Atwood lin a two -game series, goals to count. for the League championship. I Atwood eliminated Brussels some days ago and has been awaiting a winner in the eouthern league. BM DOW 11 drv<-lops that the Brussels - i Atwood feud may net be ended. the ' Brussels management contending there is another gaunt-' to play. That Matter is to be decided by the league Officials, however. In the meantime. Seaforth anti St_ Columban are getting set for their deciding game Friday night. Nearly pea mans saw Monday r eta's game and it was a deep dis. Ippeintn.e.n for the home crowd wire watched (wn of their team's goals called back by Referee Percy Steven - sou of Ethel, Seaforth-- Bell, T. Sills, 17, Sills. Holland, Gemmell J. Nicholson, Mes- senger, F. Sil1s. Flannery, t'onsitt. H. Nicholson, sub, Kruse. St. Colur,ilrau—,1, O'Connor. G. O'Connor. F.. Malone, McQuaid, 14Ic- Ivor, Flannery. J. O'Connor. Moylan, Cleary, Williams, McCarthy, subs. Melady and Carlin, Referee—Percy Stevenson, Ethel. white winter, 68e: No. 2 ('an. Eastern. •red whiter. 6$e; No. 3 Can. Eastern.. (nixed winter. 850; N,. 3 Can. East -j er11,• white winter. 65e; No. 3 Can, Eastern, red winter. 65c. In notices tci grain and elevator <onpanies the Wheat I3oard also an- t:minced that it will accept. only new crap wheat from mills, country eleva- tors or terminals; that board wheat tequiretl for seed may be sold to growers, and that hoard wheat for feeding purposes may be sold from c0antry elevators or mills at the board's fixed carlot price, less Mon - :reel rail export freight rrte. JUNIOR WOMEN'S INSTITUTE lsre .Innl0r \V(inten'5 institute will holt Meir regular monthly meeting et 4h, hone m Mrs Wilfred Coleman en Wednesday. August MIL at 2 80 ;.7,.!,1, The Mil (-Il will tx an were$ 1,y an =ti : ng incident in my school ' 111 T?ne Ee mPHI on TrAIICatiOn a t.i be g ran by el hes -Edna 1a )1icsen ,,F. Clinton. BALDWiN-SIMMANS On Saturday, July 22nd, at St. John's Church. Peterborough. by th'e. Rev. R. T, F. Brain. Ivy Alice, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. James Simmons, England. to Robert Richard Archer. son of Mr. and Mrs, Lawrence Bald- win, Toronto. GATHER TO MARK BIRTHDAYS Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Kraft of Iiit- chener and daughter Shirley; Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Slimtn0u and sun Donald. of Elmira, and lair. and Mrs. Arnold Westcott. and - fancily of town spent Sunday at Mrs. Annie Westcott's, Seaforth. They were celebrating the birthdays of the twin sisters, Mrs. Kraft and Mrs. Slinnon, grand- daughters of Mrs, \\'esteott, and else of her son, A mold Westcott. HEAVY RAIN A very heavy downpour of reit: 111 Saturday and Sunday was welcomed in the districu for pastures and root ops i e grain is ran rt d ^s L til damage to standing