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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1957-02-07, Page 1{ Seaf,M. LY. WHOLE SERIISS, VOL. 79 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, TH•U1.SDAY, FE73RUAR:Y 7, 1957 MODERN ENTRANCE The new entrance to Seaforth town hall was unveiled this week, showing the modern entrance which replaces the Victorian portico. At the right, a window is being built in the old frehall doorway. Municipal offices will occupy the southside of the building,. and the PUC will be on the north side, . Photo by Phillips MRS. ROBERT HOGG Mrs. Robert Hogg, well-known (McKillop tip. resident, died late Wednesday at Scott Mem- orial Hospital here, in her 89th year. She was bhe former Eliz- abeth (M. Graeae, dauEtliter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Grieve of •Grey twp. Mrs. Hogg had been in poor health for sev- eral years, but became seriously ill about 10 days ago. After her marriage in 1892, she and her husband farmed in McKillop twp. on lot 17, con: 7. 'Her hus- band died 18 years ago.. Mrs, was the oldest ember of United (Church, McKillopp., and was an active church worker. She was a life member of the church's W.M.S. A bro- ther, Thomas Grieve, Egmond- ville, survives. Also surviving are two fosterchildren, Mrs. Wilfred (Irene Jentzi) Wilkin- son, '2 Manning Ave., Stratford, and Aaron Jantzi, still on the homestead. Funeral service was held on ;Saturday from the Whitney Funeral 'Home, conducted by (Rev. D. Glenn Campbell of First Presbyterian Church. :Interment was in &Iaitiandbank Cemetery. The pallbearers were:, Harry Grieve, Windsor; David Grieve, !Niagara Falls; Jack Templeman, Wingham; Howard !Bedford, Ni- agara Falls; ;Leslie Hogg, Port Credit; James !Hogg, ,Colling- wood. Flowerbearers were 'Her- -aiaa,and Fergus Jantzi, McKillop and David Templeman. ST. THOMAS' W. A. The February meeting of the W. A. of St. Thomas' Anglican (Church was held on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Geo. Me - :Gavin presiding. (Mrs. J. R. Lit- any, Spittal y, me2:ead Acts members and Lord's pray ers and 'a prayer for Miss Holmes were given. Mrs. James took the study !book 'chapter on Singapore. Bulletins were •dis- .tributed to members. Miss Dor- othy Parke donated a quilt .top to be included in the bale to 1St. Paul's School, Alberta.- Final plans were made for the Valen- tine tea and home bake sale. Conveners are !Miss D. Parke, Mrs. Bruce MacLean, Mrs. John .iOldfied and Mrs. Wm. O'Shea. WINS HEIFER ,Arnold Makins of Bayfield was lucky ,winner of a purebred Hereford heifer at the draw held by the Fawners Unidn at their barn dance ;Saturday night at Clinton. With 959 paid. -admis- sions it was the largest•cronvd,to date in the Legion hail there. The draw .was made at '11.45 lby Johnnie- Brent, Master of cere- monies. The event ;was sponsor- ed by Farmers Union locals of Huron (County. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Albert rKramers 'of Dublin 'announce- the engage ;anent of their daughter, (Bertha Margaret, to Mr. Fred A. Eck- ert, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Eclaert of ,dublin. The marriage will take place Feb. '23rd 'at St. Patrick's -Church. GROUP 3 W. A. , Group 3 of Northside W. A. anet Tuesday evening at the home of ;Mrs. Chas. Barber, with 22 members present. Mrs. Bev. Christie opened the meeting by reading a poem, "The Friendly Type". The roll call was an- swered with a Beatitude. The Pres.. Mrs. C. ,Cochrane presided over business. Plans were com- pleted for the Valentine supper to be held Feb. 13th in the church. Mrs. P. !Dunlop took charge of the devotional period.' Mrs. Cliff Broadfoot gave a humorous reading, "Helpful Iwbby Hazard". ;Mrs. N. Schnei- der read the scripture followed with prayer -by Thelma Elgie. Guest speaker, -.Mrs. Ritchie, gave an impressive :message on the Christmas story. A deli- cious lunch was served [by the hostess and 'lunch committee. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY The Wonen's Hiospital Auxil- iary will meet in the nurses' re- sidence on Tuesday, Feb., 12th at 8.15 p.an. W. 1. TO MEET The regular meeting of Sea- forth W. s. will meet in the !Community Centre on Tues., Feb. 12 at 2 o'clock. This is to be our Home !Economics and Health meeting with Mrs. R. J. Doig and Mrs. Wren in charge. We are entertaining new Cana- dians at this meeting. Each member is to ;bring a new Cana- dian or a friend. Roll call, an old fashioned remedy. Motto: ".Laugh and the World Laughs With You, Weep and you Weep' Alone". Each member is to :bring or send either 'home=made candy or cookies to this meeting as the boxes are to be packed for the county home. Mrs. Wren is to be our speaker. Hostess, Mrs. John 'Hillebrecht, co host- ess, Mrs. Dale Nixon; lunch, sandwiches, ;Mrs. L. Pryce, Mrs. John McGregor, Miss Thelma Eigie; relishes, Mrs. James 'Mc - Nairn. GROUP ONE Group One of Northside Unit- ed. Church met on !Sunday even- ing at the home of (Mies Mabel Turnbull with 25 present. Mrs. Ball opened the meeting by re- peating the (Church prayer. Roll call was a ;New Year's Resolu- tion. (Slips were handed out for the Valentine Dinner to be held Wed. Feb. 13. Mrs. Win. 'Camp bell and Mrs. Frank Roberton were in charge of the program. Mrs. Altoii Johnston played a piano instrumental "The Rob- in's Return", which everyone en- joyed. (Mrs. Gordon. Elliott read the 14,5th .psalm and Mrs. Garn- ham led in prayer. Mrs. Don Wood, accompanied by Mrs. Ro- berton sang the lovely hymn, "Softly and Tenderly". Mrs. Campbell then introduced Mrs. Sylvia Johnston who told the ladies how important it is for everyone to have a hobby for relaxation. Her hobby was arts and'•crafts and She showed some of her !beautiful work. Mrs. Ellis thanked the speaker and Miss Turnbull for her • hospitality. Hymn 321 was sung and meet- ing closed with the (MizrpahiBen- ediction. Lunch was served by Miss Fennell' and Mrs. Graham Kerr. LADY CURLERS - AT STRATFORD Two rinlca from Seaforth La- dies' Curling Club took part in an .all -day bonspiel at !Stratford on Wednesday': 'The rinks were: Mrs. Jean Stapleton ,(skip), Mrs. Anna Kling, Mrs. Lois Munn, Mrs. Verna •Canupibell and Mrs. Mary Rowcliffe (skip), Miss Alice Reid, Mrs. Effie Stephen- son, Mrs. Thelma Wright. GROUP 4 OF THE W. A. The regular meeting of ;Group Four of the W. A. of bhe !United Church was held on Feb. 5 at the home of -Miss Nellie Pryee. There were 24 members and -3 visitors present. Mrs. Hudsoh was in charge .of the devotional part which was: opened by ;hymn Jesus Like a ,Shepherd Lead Us". :Scripture was read and ex- plained, followed by 'a prayer :and the singing of "Lead !Kindly Light". Mrs. Riley announced there would be a Valentine ham dinner at the Church on Wednes- day, Feb. 13 from 5 to 7 pan. Collection and Penny collection were taken and sunshine ;bags distributed. A thank You card was received from Mrs. Christ- ensen. It was decided at an ex- ecutive meeting to ask two. members each month to bring something to sell at the regular meeting. Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. !Riley brought.bak'ed goods which were sold. Roll all ,next month is to be answered by suggestions for snaking money. Mrs. W. L. Whyte was the guest ' speaker. [She explained- how peace of mind can be achieved by every- one who .rakes a sincere effort to obtain it. Mrs. Harold 'Wil- son thanked Mrs. 'Whyte for. her interesting address and also 'Miss Pryce for the use of her home. Meeting closed with the iMizp'ah Benediction and lunch was,served iby Jdr& IBoshart and, Mrs. Dill. Honored On 80th Birthday A pleasant event• took place on, Saturday evening at bhe home of Mr. and ,Mrs. William P. ;Miller in honor of the 80th birthday of his mother, , Mrs. Mary Ann !Miller, which occurs. on Wednesday of this week. Born 'at Winthrop, M•rs. Miller has 'lived at !Seaforth over fifty years, ever since her marriage,` (Mrs. Midler received an orchid corsage from the grandchildren •and :great granchildren, a TV chair from her brothers and wives .and, her sisters, and also her nephew, Mr. and Mrs, Art Pethick of Windsor; flowers from the nieces and nephews; flowers were from the ',LaOB.A. and potted plants and a sum of money from neighbors ' and friends. The evening was spent playing euchre Mr. and Mrs. Cleave •Coombs sang "My Moth- er's Birthday." (Mrs. !Miller is enjoying excel- lent health and is very appre- ciative of the kindness of her family and friends, as she was completely taken by surprise. All her brothers and their wives were present: Mr. and. Mrs. Tom Pethick, London (who •brought a lovely birthday cake); Mr. and Mrs. John Pethick and Mr. Sam Pathick, Winthrop; nieces and nephews, Mr. and Mrs. •Geo. Pethick, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rapson, Mr, and Mrs. Les Pepper, all of Winthrop; her daughter, :Mrs. John Eisler and 'Mr. Eisler, Seaforth; her grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. iChessell, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Eisler, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cody (Stratford), Richard and Wil- liam Eisler. Another grandson, Lloyd Eisler of Vancouver was unable to .be present. Her great grandchildren, Vicky and Dar- lene Chessell, Cathy Chessell, Cindy and Gary Eisler; Cheryl Cody. Altogether about 50 per- sons were present. Fire Losses Heavy Report Reveals The annual report of the Mc- Killop Mutual Eire Insurance Co. has been issued and shows total direct losses of $39,636.74. With re -insurance losses the total is $62,045.14. Major losses during the year were K. P. McKenzie, Tucker smith, barn and contents, cause unknown, $8,000; Ed. McGrath, McKillop, dwelling and contents, overheated pipes, $3,760; Wm, Mulholland, •Logan, dwelling and contents, unknown cause, $6,000; Carl Johnston, Hullett, barn and contents, erdefective wiring, $4,- 331,60; Arthur Finlayson, Tuck- smit, barn and contents, com- bustion, $8,203.10., Assets of the company total $164,277.38. Surplus at end of 1966, $139,499.81. Decrease in sur- plus from ordinary operations during 1056, $8,662.06. Total cash receipts, $84,324.32; cash disb- ursements, $86,167.77. In his report, manager and secretary -treasurer M. A. Reid says: In presenting your 30th an- nual report, I regret to advise that our losses have again been above average. Our major losses during the year were two dwell- ings with contents, one dwelling contents and three barns, Of the dwellings, one was unknown but believed from defective wiring, while the others were overheated pipes and furnace. In the barn ares, one was unknown, one be- lieved from defective wiring, while the third was from combus- tion. These major fires amounted to a total of almost $28,000.00 "Lightning losses were ex- tremely numerous and cost your company almost $9,000,00: "Electric wiring and ' heating equipment year after year' appear to be the major cause of fires. How these can be reduced rests with each individual. Proper ex- amination by reliable technicians may -save you the loss of your home or barn. Defective chim- neys are usually visible. Heating equipment should •be checked, cleaned, and, where possible, .au- tomatically controlled. "Use of heat around outbuild- ings should not be considered un- less properly installed, and even then extreme caution must be used at all times.' Heat bulbs are extremely dangerous and from time to time are given as the cause of barn fires. "Volume of insurance is up• ap- proximately $1,000,000, but unfor- tunately our cash assets do not sliow a similar increase -because. of heavy losses. "During the year we received our charter extension, which per- mits us .to write the supplemen tary perils, including windstorm. This will bean asset in our tuber' and village business, as well as making complete fire and wind- storm coverage available to farm property owners. Rural fire - fighting equipment has again proven its value in re- ducing. rural losses. Policyholders can protect their farm property by seeing that a Water supply is made available. Farm ponds can be an asset and afford fire protec- tion as well; cisterns built at a suitable location are -very econ- omieal and could he a great fin- ancial uancial saving in event of a area We are still confronted with gas - Oita! being improperly stored. It is dangerous. to property and should not be handled carelessly." The annual meeting will be held at Seaforth on Friday, Feb. at •2, p.m. Miss M. Tlrnbull Heads Librry Miss :Mabel -E.''+:Turnbull was named chairman ?of the Board at the annual meeting of the. Board of Trusteds of ,Seaforth Public Library, held in the Lib rary on Feb. 4. • Miss Greta Thoinpson was re engaged 'as •Librarian and the Rev. D. 'Glenn . Campbell is sec- retary -treasurer. The book committee •compris es Mrs. Joseph,• McConnell, chairman, Miss Rose Dorsey. Mrs. J. A..Munn and Mrs. C. E Smith. Mr. William M. Hart is chair man of the property committee, other members being the Rev D. Glenn Campbell, Miss (M Turnbull and Mrs., E. Ellis. an her excellent report, Miss Thompson showed that the eh; culation of books for the past year had been 7521, class books 1008; fiction 3916; juvenile 2597. There 'had been 222 adult and 119 juvenile borrowers. Books' added to the Library numbered 357 including 61 ad- ult :class books, 187 fiction and 159 juvenile., Total number of volumes now stands at 6323--- adult 323—adult glass books 2555; fiction 2482 and juvenile 1286. Hockey Hapra's By BIII Teal! Group_ standing including the Tues. night game: W. L. T. d,'. A. Pts Seaforth 16 10 0 120 125 32 Sarnia 12 12 0 108 102 24 Woodstck 8 16 2 116 136 18 St: Mary $ 16 1 100 164 17 London 8 17 0 113 163 18 (Following our win over Kit- chener we cannot be put out of first place in our western group. 'We have one game •to play in Sarnia (Feb. 12, Thenlay-offs will be started, likely Thursday, Feb. 14 or Tues., Feb. 19. Since the last three teams are still in the race for the last two playoff spots, it is still undecided who we play off with. The game in St. Marys on Thurs could be the deciding game as London and St. Marys meet and the nvinner could be in and the los- er out. Thanks to our hockey fans, the Jack 3Icalwain night was a huge success. The gate was 650 paid admissions. A collection of over $60 taken in the blanket was placed in a purse of money totalling $122, plus a Bulova wrist watch and a two-suiter travelling bag made a wonder- ful presentation to jack. Lunch was served to the hockey team upstairs after the game to round out- a very •successful night for hockey in Seaforth. Friday night is aninor hockey night and we'not only ask you to purchase a ticket from any minor hockey player, but also come out to the games which start at 7 and continue to 11, with our Bantams, Midgets and Juveniles playing picked teams from Stratford. In view of the fine support we have received from so many fans this winter we have decid- ed'to give them •aai opportunity to reserve the seats they have had all winter for the corning play-off games. A seating plan will be available et Seaforth Motors, where you can reserve your favorite seat for all play- off games for $1. Make your reservation as soon as possible so any extra seats can be sold later . as we intend to reserve on- ly the B and G sections, the cen- tre section on each side and the inside seats., I almost forgot to mention, our booster party was very suc- cessful as you will see. We net- ted over $350 profit for club funds. ' Financial statement not inelud- ing receipts from Tues. game: Ticket sales $2705, donations $349.25, gate receipts .$1005.05, Vena release $75, (booster par- ties '$686.60, insurance cheque •$114:15, draws '$444.50. Total receipts $5,1319.55. Expenses to last week $4+912.81, medical expense $11'6.15,. lunches $16; travel $36, refereeing minors .$135, equipment minors •$61.36, coaching $30, gum and oranges •lBalancein bank$153.05.$15 expense3 05 26:50. HULLETT 19 adults of the Fireside Forum met at home of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Anderson to study the Gordon 'Commission report. We agreed that the price sup- port program for farmers should be much the same as unemploy- ment assistance for industrial workers. The output of beef, eggs and poultry products in Huron !County has greatly in- ereased during recent years and weexpect it will continue to do so. an this locality it would not be .advisable to have expensive irrigation projects'altbough they. would be a benefit in some parts of Canada. Some believe we will have a greater domnestic•demand for our products before 1965.. We believe farm credit is the snort important question in this, Community. Mrs. Robt. Jamieson invited the group for next week. Most games, Mrs. Bert Hoggart, Har- vey `Saylor; lone hands, Mrs. James (Howatt, James Jamieson; consolation, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Babcock. Tuckersmith Federation Meets ' Alex McGregor, R. R. 2, Kip- pen, was re-elected president of the Tucker•smibh Township Fed- eration of Agriculture at the annual meeting held in the Sea - forth District High School, on Wednesday evening. William Rogerson, .R R. 3, (Seaforth, was re-elected vice-president. Elected directors of the var- ious school sections ware: Glenn Bell, S.S. 1; Pearson Charters, S.S. 2; W. D. Wilson, .S.,S„ 3; Ernie Crich, .S.S. 4; John 'Mac- Kay, S.IS. 5; 'Elmer Townsend. S.S. 6; Alex !Chesney, S.S. 7: Alex Boyce, S,S. 8; Wilmer Broadfoot, S.S. 9; Archie Hog- garth, S.S. 10. Mrs. Alex tMc- Gregor was named woman dir- ector. The following appointments were made: to the County Hog Co-operative, John Woods; -al- ternate, Alex McGregor; (Beet Producers, Robert 'McGregor; Cream Producers, 'Gordon Bie'it- ardSon; Poultry Producers, An- drew Moore. ;Huron F of A secretary -field - man Carl Hemingway was chair- man for the election, and John Broadfoot was secretary. Mayor Dr, E. A. McMaster ex- tended greetings on behalf of Seaforth and spoke 'briefly, I Reeve Ivan Forsyth of Tuclosr- snmith and vice-president of the county F of A Winston Shap - ton •also addressed the meeting. Robert McGregor gave a re- port of the political action com- mittee meeting held recently in Clinton. G. W. Montgomery, Huron county agricultural representa- tive,spoke briefly, pointing out that two organizations repre- senting farmers, preparing briefs for presentation to gov- ernment, sometimes advocate the same thing, and that these organizations should get togeth- er and avoid' overlapping. He told the meeting there should be concerted action to maintain the present standard of living. ;Mr. Hemingway also spoke. He contended that the hog pro- ducers' program is on the way to .becoming successful. He stressed the importance of unity among the different Pro- ducer groups within the Federa- tion as farmers, comprising less than 14 per cent of the popu- lation need a united voice to bring their problems to the at- tention of government. He remarked that the Feder- ation has made great progress in helping the many branches but is only as strong as the sup- port it receives from the indi- vidual farmer, Special speaker for the even- ing was .Rev. Dr. J. Semple of the Egmondville United Church. Dr. Semple .pointed out the dis- turbing irritations existing in the world today and the con- stant threat of war. This threat can best be met by the endur- ing faith of the .peoples of the free nations and the accept- ance, by producers of food, of the responsibility of feeding the hungry. Food surpluses in the world are really negligible and if peace is to continue those countries with products to spare must see to more equitable dis- tribution of it. In concluding his address, Dr. Semple emphasized that we must share our abundance with others, we must a'hare our pro- gress, and above all we must be more diligent students. We must expend more energy, more thought, more mental sweat. Alex Boyce, on .behalf of the meeting, thanked Dr. Semple During the course of the •meet- ing, entertainment was furnish. ed by entertainers from Wing - ham. 'A lunch was served after the meeting. W. I. EUCHRE A successful euchre and dance was held Friday night. Prizes as follows: High, Mrs. Wen. -Dol- mage, Mr. Wilfred Tremeer; se- cond, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman, Mr. (Harold lHugill; lone hands, Robert Smith; lucky lunch, Mrs. Les Pryce; consolation, Mrs. Harvey Dolmage, Douglas Rug- ill. FARMERS INVITED Farmers will have free day of their' own at the local curling club on Friday 'afternoon of this week when they are invited to try their hand 'at' curling. Meant hers of the club will be there from .2 to 4 o'clock to ;help ;be- ginners. DR. SEMPLE SPEAKER Miss Jean Scott, president, presided for our February meet- ing. The meeting opened with a reading "Make Time" by Mrs. ilteg. Kerslake. The secretary's end treasurer's reports were read and adopted. Mrs. Robert McMillan sang a solo "If You Have a Kind Word", accompan- ied by ;Mrs. 'McGregor; Mrs. Glenn Campbell then introduced our guest speaker, Dr. Semple. He chose as his subject "You need to study larger' maps". at was very interesting and edu- cational giving usall a broader view of world affairs. Mrs. Da- vid ;Ritchie thanked the speaker and Miss Jean Scott also added her thanks. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer after which lunch was served by the Kerslake, Leslie group who were in charge of the meeting. , Authorised ,as Second Class mail, Post Office Dept., Ottawa Snowdon Bros., Publishers 188 7t ROGERS' .ilve,,lo r, oscron a u.•...mrrn� � BUY A 24 PIECE SET FOR $3500 YOU GET FOR 4� A .PECESZ4 EXTR 48 PIECE SET . $3524 4 5 o'clocks 4 teaspoons 4 dessert spoons 4 salad forks 4 dinner forks 4 H.H. dinner knives ALL PIECES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN OPEN STOCK - IN THIS EXCITING 1t SALE BUY ONE OPEN STOCK PIECE AT REGULAR PRICE BUY Tv�O OF TRE SAME PIECE FOR 18 MORE 8 5 o'clocks 8 teaspoons. 8 dessertspoons 8 salad forks 8 dinner forks 8 H.H. dinner knives Jewellery Gifts Seaforth Fine China KIPPEN Those attending the sugar beet directors' meeting at Chat- ham last Tuesday, from the di -trict included: Messrs Lloyd Lovell, ,Bill Coleman, Elgin Rowcliffe and Bill Essary. Miss :Margaret Sinclair' of Eg- mondville was a weekend guest of her 'brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mas. John ;Sinclair. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Amel- ia MdClyinont were her daught- ers, ;Mrs. Alice Cook and friend both of London, and Mrs. Jennie Schilbe of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard 'Lovell and son David Bradley were guests over the weekend with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Parker of Chatham. Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Kyle. and Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Kyle at- tended the funeral on Tuesday of last week of an uncle, air. Thomas Mitchell of Stratford. Mr. Shaver has been visiting his niece and nephew, Mr, and Mrs. Alex Hyde. Mr. and Mrs. R. Turnbull of near 'Grand Bend visited on Saturday evening with the lat- ter's sister and brother-in-law, ultr. and Mrs. Elzar Mousseau. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert McBride of Kitchener visited on Sunday with Mr. MCBride's mother, Mrs. Robert McBride and a bro- ther Lorne. Guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lovell were Mr. and Mrs. George Lovell, Clin- ton. !Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stokes and Larry of London visited on Sunday afternoon with the lat- ter's father, Mr. R. Thpmson. Those from around the vil- lage attending the Hay .twp. Federation banquet Thursday night included Mr. and Mrs. N. Dickert, Mr. Lorne (McBride, Mr. and ,Mrs. Ross Love, Mr. and !Mrs. Harold Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie McBride. Mr. 'Norman Long received word last week of the sudden passing of a cousin, the late Miss Jean Scott, (Registrar and Tea• cher at the ,Baptist Bible Insti- tute, London. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Morton of near Seaforth were Friday vis- itors of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson .Hood and Joyce. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hyde ac• oempanied by their : daughter Louise of :London attended the capping exercises on Friday of their daughter Jean, nurse -in - training at ' Oshawa General Hospital. The student nurses were presented with white Bi- bles. ECGMONDVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Alex Young of Avon are visiting at the . home of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Young. Mr. Stewart Keys of •Orillia spent the weeleend . with : his mother, Mrs.. Nelson Keys. Mr. and (Mrs. Stanley Cray end daughter iMr.and Mrs. Bert Waters' and Susan of (Stratford, and Miss Laura McMillan, Tor- onto, were weekend visitors with their mother, Mrs. W. F. Me - Milian on the occasion of her 84th birthday. Egmondville C. G. 1. T. The regular meeting opened by repeating the purpose and singing CGIT hymn. Gwen Stox•- ev read the scripture. Mrs. Ed Boyes read a poem, "To -day". Next week the roll call will be answered with the word 'SFaith". The minutes were read and adopted. Mrs. Platt gave an interesting talk! on "Health" and "First Aid", The friendship knot was then demonstrated. CROMARTY .airs. W. Martin, who has' been visiting with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamilton, has moved to her new home in Exeter. Miss Marilyn Sorensen and Mr. Ross !Cunningham, George- town spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jim ;Ramsey. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Crago and 'Mrs. Ruby Routly, St. Mary's visited on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McLach- lan. Mr. Herman ;Hoste met with an accident on Tuesday morn- ing while working in the -bush, having had a toe severed with his axe. WINTHROP 'Rev.Donald Orth, -missionary On furlough, will speak at Duff's Church on Sunday, Feb. 10th at 2.30 p.m. Mrs. J. W. Patterson is visit- ing Mr. and Mrs. R. K. McFar- lane. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. (Church were in London Sunday evening. The Helping Hand Mission Band meeting will he held Sat- urday,'Feb. 9 at 2.30 p.m. in the schoolroom of the church. It will take the form of a Valentine so- cial. Margaret 'Alexander and Diane Dolmage will assist in the worship period. 'The Winthrop CGIT held a Christian Youth Week Service on Feb. 1st at !Cavan Church with the Y.P.U. The two groups entered from. the back of the ohurch singing "'Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus". The wor- ship service opened :with the theme "Venture in Faith" by Mrs. E. Toll. Hymn 388 was sung and a few words of wel- come were given by Mrs. Toll in which the GMT and YP13 each repeated their purpose The CGIT president, Marjorie Boyd, presided over the -rest of the meeting. The scripture was read by Margaret Alexander followed by Elaine Beattie giv- ing a'. prayer. Jean and Margar- et Hillen played a piano duet The 'topic on the theme was tak- en by Mrs. G. Blanchard which was followed ;by !hymn 445. .4 50 -minute film was then shown entitled "Like A Mighty Army" which nvas enjoyed by all. Mr. Win. Dodds gave a few words of appreciation to the CGIT for their interesting service and film. The offering was taken up by Merle Godlein and Jane Som- erville followed by the response, hymn 625. The meeting closed with the National :Anthem and Benediction iby Mr. Dodds. Get ready for the erokinole party on Thursday evening Feb. X14 at Cavan Church, Winthrop. Everyone come 'and bring your crokinole. ;board.