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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1957-05-09, Page 1The Seafarth News WHOLE SERIES, VOL; 79 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1957 91,50 a Year Authorized as Second Claes mail, Post Office Dept., Ottawa Snowdon Bros., Publishers Ontex. Close Factory Go Out of Business The Ontario'Textiles com- pany known as "Ontpx" are closing: out their 'business here and in Toronto and will cease operations by June 1. , Preparations for closing the business have been under way since early this year. Nearly all the stock on hand has been Ship- ped out: The few items shill on .ha'nd are (being assembled and packaged for shipment as rapid- ly as possible. During recent month's Sealer% Co-op and Topnotch have stored large quantities of fertilizer' and grass seed in the building. Ball— Mac-aulay have had temporary quar- ters there also since. fire , de- stroyed their ¢ivil'1, ,Ontario Textiles came to Sea- forth about five years ago when they purchased the building Prom tI•Iesky Flax who had bought it in 1940. 'Canada Furn- iture Mftrs. had a plant there until 1980. St was (built by the lBroadfoot .g• Box Co. Ontex has employed about 40 people during the busyseason, mostly girls. The outgoing ship- ments during each December were tremendous. The two employees in' charge of the plant, Maurice Brown, the manager, and Bruce McDonald, foreman, say they are looking fes neW jobs. The owners of the company will go into (business as manufacturers aagents which will require no smock on hand, it ie understood. Apron and other divisions of the filen in Toronto have been sold. It was empha- sized !Ghat the branch operated in Seaforth was riot rnoving, to the city. Insufficient 'return on capital invested is given as ,the reason for closing the company. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY The Women's Hospital Auxil- iary will meet at the Nurse's Residence on Tuesday, May 14, at 8.15 p.m. The guest speaker will be Mrs. 'Margaret Platt. WINS AWARD Rev. J. E. James, rector of St. Thomas' 'IChureh, ISeaforth, was first :prize. winner in a convpeti- 1::for a centennial (hymn. The award was presented at the cen- tennial Synod of the Diocese of Huron at London on Monday evening. Mr. James' .hymn is "Eternal Guardian of Each '(Passing Age." DIED IN VICTORIA, BSC. Mr. Stewart Hamilton, only son of the date Mr. and Mrs. Hugdi M. (Hamilton of Toronto and formerly of Tucicersmith, passed away at his 'home in Vic- toria, B.C. last week.'' He is sur- vived by his wife, two sons and two daughters and a nuntbee of grandchildren. Also •one sister, Mrs. James Love, Kitchener, for- merly of Tuckersrnith, He was im his 67th year. POLICE COURT olice Court was_ held in Sea- , Tuesday, May 7th. Grant Por: -'ady, of Mitchell, convicted -'red driving, fined $150 and •costs. (Harold Kleinfeldt, - Dublin, was fined $5.00 and costs for wilful damage and ordered to make restitution for damage. Magistrate D. E. Hohnes presid- ed. DISCUSS. SALARY INCREASES At a meeting of the public school board on Monday night discussion centred around,asal- ary offer to he made to the staff on Monday. This does not affect the principal, who has al- ready been engaged by the board for another year. It is re- ported that salary increases will increase the tax rate at least a mill and a half next year. EDGAR—McKAY Wedding vows were exchang- ed before the Rev. D. 3. Lane, art St. .Andrew's Presbyterian !Church manse, Clinton, when Ceacila Mary McKay !became the bride of William Edgar. The bride is the 'daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clarke, formerly of Atwood, and the groom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edgar, former- ly of Seaforth. Mrs. Williams Radford, Blyth, was matron; of honor, with 'Clar- ence Freeman, Clinton, as groomsman. The. couple will live in (Clinton. , MRS. W. L. WHYTE SPEAKER The May meeting of the La- dies' Aid of First Presbyterian. Church was held in the school- room with Miss Jean Scott Pres. in the chair. Mrs. Coleman open- ed the meeting with a poem on bothers' Day. The secretary's and 'treasurer's reports were read and adopted. Little Miss Margaret Whyte 'sang a very pleasing solo entitled "Where do all 'the Daisies Go" accoanpan- ied by Mrs. W. L. Whyte. Miss' '1VIarian Grey then introduced the speaker' for the afternoon, Mrs. W. L. Whyte. In her usual manner She gave a very helpful and inspiring talk on the subject "How to 'get along with One- self" or "'flow to have Peace of Mind". She stressed the value of a happy philosophy of life, play- er, relaxation and the help of Bible reading. Little Miss Ann Cameron sang two lovely solos "He"• and "In the Garden" ac- coinpanied by her mother. Lunch was served by the Grey, .Cole - num group, who were in charge of the meeting. Five Teams Enter Huron Football Five teams have entered, the Huron Football Association and a schedule for the first half of a ,double schedule was drawn up on Monday. night.. Leslie Dol mage •of Winthrop is president and harry Bolger, Walton, is see.-4reas. MAY, 103 ---Walton at Si. ''Co'lumiban 14 -Brussels at 'Clinton 16—Clinton at 'Walton 1'7—Winthrop at Brussels ' 21—St. 'Co'h nnban ,at Winthrop, 21 -Walton at (Brussels 24—Clinton at St. IColunuban 24 -Winthrop at Walton 27—St. Coiumban 'at 'Clinton 218—Brrussels ab Winthrop 30—Clinton at 'Brussels 31—St. Coluanhan at Walton JUNE -3-1Clinton at Winthrop 4—iBrussels at St. Columhan 5—Walton at 'Clinton 7 -'St. 'Colum'ban at Brussels 7 -Walton at Winthrop 10—Winthrop at St. Colt'imb'an 10 -Brussels at Walton 12—Winthrop at Clinton "Crime Wave" Hits Local Area Early last weeks Seaforth Lumber was entered by forcing the Ibaek door and the- till was cleaned out. The same night en- try was made into the office of Seaforth 'Co-op but nothing was taken. A safe at Mustard's at Bruce - field was 'smashed on Thursday night but police say nothing was obtained. On Saturday night the cheek. artist was in town again, visit- ing a furniture store and hard- ware. At the latter place the owner, having had a previous experience, went downstairs to phone police and the man left hurriedly. 'It is said Clinton,.and Goderich were visited also. Local Shorthorns Shipped to Mexico A load of '25Dual Purpose Shorthorn heifers have gone to Mexico, representing the first shipment of the breed from On- tario to that ,country. With a view to snaking further sales, these cattle were carefully sel- ected as .to stype, production an- cestry, and color. 'Mae buyers expressed a preference for red.) All caane from breeders in Western,' Ontario, with James M. -Scott, Seaforth, supplying the largest group '(16). Others to provide cattle were: Ernest Templeman, 'Staffs '(1); John -Keys, Verna'(4)• and Harold •Gressman, New Hamburg. The shipment was handled by Hays Ltd., Oakville, Ontario. LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS The Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion Branch 156, held thbir regular melding in the Legion rooms on May 1, with the Pres., Mrs. Olive Lit- tle, conducting the meeting. The meeting opened in usual manner with Mrs. 'Doris Adams and Mrs. Peggy Coombs as Standard Bearers. Plans were made to at- tend: the one (Rally in Kincar- dine on -May 9. A donation of $5 was decided upon to go to the Legion Scholarship. Fund. The Mystery prize was won by Mrs. Geo. Eaton and a second prize donated by Mrs. 0. Little was won by Mrs. Janet McGregor. The ladies are catering to' the euchre -club, a turkey banquet on May 8th. Mrs. M. Louella Hall, 'Blyth, our zone commander was our guest and gave 'a very interest- ing talk on Faith. First, to have Faith, Faith in yourself and Faith in the Legion, and an- swered eevearal questions from the question box. The meeting closed with the carrying off of the flags and the "Queen". At the end of the meeting Mrs. Hall was prsented 'with a .gift. PATRICK KELLY Patrick Joseph Kelly, former- ly of 'Blyth district, who has lived in Seaforth for the past nine years, died at his home, George St„ Saturday afternoon. He was 86. Mr. Kelly had been ill for about three months. Mr. Kelly was 'born on the farm homestead in 'Morris twp. in 1871, and was the son of the late James Kelly and Ellen Phel- an Kelly. On Jan. 16, 1900, he nnarried Margaret McQuaid, of Tuokersmith, who died in 1954. They fawned in Morris, where they were on the farm for 48 years. Since moving to .Seaforth, Mr. Kelly had been a faithful member of 'St. James' Roman Catholic •Ghurch and of the Holy Name .Society and the (Society for :' .the Propagation of the Faith. He is survived I by one son James, at 'home; by one sister, Mrs. William Devereaux,. Tuck. ersmvth twp. one brother, Leo Kelly, 'Morris twp; one grand- child, Mary Margaret Kelly. The funeral was held on Tuesday morning when solemn . requiem high !mass was sung at 9,80 a.ni. in St. James' Church. Burial was in St. James' cemetery. ENGAGEMENT Mr'. and (Mrs. Edward 'Fischer of,'Seaforth wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter Dorothy Mae, to Ru- dolph William He'hn, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. John Helm of Mitchell. The marriage to take place early part of June. Firemen Have Two Calls During Week Fire: caused about $2,500 damage to a.house (belonging to James M. Scott on Centre at., on Friday about 11'a.m. The house is occupied by an employ- ee of IMT. 'Scott,. Stephen Keene and family who -recently arrived from •Ireland. Some of the furn- iture was saved but clothing and personal effects were 'destroyed. The fire is believed '.to have started near the furnace. 'On Saturday evening Mrs. Gordon MacDonald held a benefit ,pasty at her borne when neighbors gathered to (bring some measure ofhelp and sympathy to the atricken ,family. On Tuesday about 1:30 the local fire brigade was called to Mitchell to help fight a serious fire at the 'Cook firm and C.N.' R. freight Sheds. McCUE—CHRISTIE Northside United 'Church, prettily decorated with stand- ards of magnolia and apple 'blos- soms was the scene of a double ring ceremony on Saturday aft- ernoon at 2 o'clock, when Rev. Bruce W. Hall united in mar- riage Gwendolyn Mae 'Ohristie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Ohristie, Seaforth, and Eric 'Glen McCue, (Seaforth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton McCue of Peterboro. The bride, who -was given in marriage by her fath-• er, wore a gown of white em- broidered nylon over taffeta, floor -length with short train, Italian neckline, long pointed sleeves, fingertip French illusion veil held in place by a head- dress of seed pearls and sequins. She carried a•eascade of red ro- ses and lily of the valley backed with ivy. The maid of honour was Miss Alice Christie, sister of .the- (bride, and bridesnnaids were Mrs. Garfield !Baker, Exet- er, and Mrs. Ronald Edgar, Part Perry. Their dresses were pink flacked nylon over taffeta, waltz 'length with Ibouffarnb.,al;irts and their flowers were pink and blue mums. The flower girl was Miss Catharine Anne Christie, daug- hter of Mr. and Mrs. C. 'Christ- ie, Hensen. She wore -a short dress of white flecked nylon with pink velvet sash and ,pink velvet bows on wide collar and carried a small cascade of pink mums. Mr. jack Doleman, Peter- born, was :groomsman and ush- ers were Messrs. Bryce Jack, of Moorefield,, and (Robert Peel of Galt. Soloist was Mrs. Richard Rose, Jr„ Mitohe'll. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, on Sperling Street. Assisting, as tea 'pourers were Mrs. Cyril Jack of Moorefield and Mrs. Russell Peel, Galt; and servers, Misses Loretto Riviab, Marion Chamberlain Barbara Hillis, Marion Laudenbach, Mrs, Doug. Whyte and Mrs. Maurice Rob- erts., For a wedding trip to New York and Washington the bride wore a navy duster coat over grey sheath dress with white lace collar and cuffs, navy and white accessories and corsage of red rosebuds. They will reside in Seaforth, HIGH SCHOOL NEWS The Students' 'Council met on May 7th at 3.30. It was decided to ask the board at their meet- ing tonight if they wanted Co in- vestigate the year book comp- any. Ruth :Sills is going to get in touch with Paul Cross for the "Graduation Dance". 'Bea. Sie- mon is trying to get snore infor- mation on a time clock for the gym. A group of the students from 10 'C are going to Wing- ham to audition for Sunday Serenade, we wish therm the best of luck. W.I. TO MEET The May meeting of Seaforth W.I. will be at home of Mrs. R. M. 'Scott, Tues., May 14, at 2.15 p.m., co -hostess Mrs. Gordan Papple. This is to be hist, re- search and current events, also celebrating 60th anniversary of the W.S. Roll call, name your first school teacher. 'Motto: 'Spend your life on something that outlasts it. Lnrneh conven- ers, Mrs. 'Eldin Kerr, Mrs. Gor- dan Papple, 'Mrs. Ross Gordon. Institute is invited to Kijppen East on May 15 at 8.30 in S.S. No. 10 school, Tuckersmibh. Anyone wishing itransp'grtation contact pres., Mrs. R. 3. Doig. SPORT NEWS Financial statement of recent wrestling bouts: Receipts—Gate $722.73, don- ations $5.00, sale plywood $6. Total receipts $783.70. Expenses — Ring rent $100, arena rent •$100, licenses $10. Ont. -Athletic. Assoc. $28.36, Ont. hospital --tax 8135.43, ad- vertising $122.59, sundry $13.- 03. Profit $224.02. Banquet Sale of ticldets $432:50, banquet expense $245.- 50. Profit $187.00. NORTHSIDE C.G.I.T. The Northside OGIT ;Met in the church on Monday evening. We opened with the 'OGIT hymn end purlpose. Next week the roll call will be answered by "'Stren'gth". The !worship . ser- vice ervice will be conducted by Bhyl-. lis. Bryan 'and Linda''Savauge. (Mrs. Bell then 'led usin our Mission' Study on the Philip- pines. The meeting closed with Contracts Awarded In Tuckersmith Tuekeranrilth council met on May '7th, when AM. Harper, auditor,, submitted his, report, showing 'operating'suriplus for 1956 of $1,561.08:.0± auditor's. $400 salary, $100`iis recoverable from the telephone system, $75 from the school; .bre and $15 each from • S.S. 3 and 10. Bylaws werepassed appoint- ing 'Sidney 'Gemmell weed, ins- pector and snaking a grant of $700 to the F. of A. Supplem- entary bylaw was passed for an additional expenditure of $12,s 000 on bridges and:culverts. -Council ordered' weed spray from 'Chipman Chemicals and. will spray roads not covered in 1956. 'Contract for bridge on the Big Drain was awarded to 'Seaf, Con. Gen. Contracting at $627:50, township will supply cement and steel. Tenders will be called for two :concrete culverts, at lot 5-6, 'can. 11 JIRS, 8x4x44; and at lot 35- 36, con. 2'BB1S, 8x4x40,.amd will be opened June 4. In reply to request from the CO, 'RCAF, at Clinton, re street lights clerk was instructed to advise council would give permission for such installation, and lights would remain property of Dept. of Defense. Council are investiga- ting different types of sidewalk to be laid in different 'locations in Egmondville. At a epeeist' meeting on Apr,. 18, contract for the Big Drain was awarded Wan. Lawrence, of Zurich, at $2,595.00. At the same meeting tender ;for Mc- Gregor 'Drain was awarded to Frank Kirkby at $1,495.00. Accounts passed sheep killekl iby dogs $2,32.50; drains $53.60; hospitalization $36.00; warbi- side $82.80; adv. $22.40; fox 'bounty $11.50;`memb. lees $15, relief $45, roads $1,759.83, sal- aries, $632.16, Rec.-Gen. $9.50, sundry $14.88. Council to meet June 4 at 8 p,m. Lady Bowlers Are Entertained The Ladies' Lawn (Bowling 'Club held their sixth bridge and euchre 'of the season at the home of 'Mrs. 'Brad 'Smith with eight tables in, play. Bridge prize was won by Mrs. Hotton, and 'donated by MissGladys Thompson. Lucky tea cup prize was won by Miss Janet Cluff and donated by Miss Abbie Seip. A delicious lunch was served by the girls in charge, being Mrs. Frank 'Sills, Sr., Miss Rena Fennell, iMrs. 'Al Close, Mrs. Alvin ISidlery t and Mrs. !Brady, Sr. - HEAR POSTAL TALK Miss Alice Reid entertained the Fireside Group of First Presbyterian Church at her home on Tuesday evening when there was an attendance of 25. Mrs. R, E. McMillan opened the program with a poem "Persever- ance". Minutes were read by the secretary after which Rev. Mr. 'Campbell reported for the treas- urer. Mr. Campbell also asked that we buy a Hungarian, graan- mar for teaching the Hungarian language. Irt was :decided to hold the June meeting• at the church and have a potluck supper, each person to bring a game. Nomin- ating committee will be 'Mrs. D. G. Campbell, Mrs. John aids - dramas and Miss 'Davina Ander- son. Scripture lesson was read by Miss Mary Geddes. Mr. ,and Mrs. Harry 'McLeod were in charge of the program. Mr. Mc- Leod sang two solos, "There's Somebody Waiting for Me" and "Myself and Me". Mrs. McLeod introduced Fred Willie, the postmaster, who gave a detailed address on the financial and re- ceiving and 'dispatching of ,mails, which was very enlightening to many. Mrs. McLeod conducted a geography contest. Mrs. Frank Kling thanked Mr. Willis for his address, Mr. McLeod for his so- los, and Miss Alice Reid for her hospitality. Lunch was served. 4-H CALF CLUB The 7Seaforbh 4 -IH Dairy Call Club held their first regular meeting on April 30th at the Seaforth High School. Meeting opened with the 4-13 prayer. Roll call answered by members giving their age, with 26 pre- sent. The 'tninutes were read by the secretary Edith Boyce and were adopted on a motion by Marjorie .Boyce and Betty Stor- ey. 'Speaker for the evening was Ross Hennigar, intxoduced by Betty Storey. the gave an inter- esting talk .on the earn and feed- ing of calves. A vote of thanks was extended to him iby Mar- jorie Boyce. Meeting adjourned by 'Gloria Carter.. WALTON Mothers' Day will be observ- ed in Duff's United Ohurdli next 'Sunday morning, Sunday (School will be held at 10.30 a.an. and chur'c'h service at 11.00 (DST). Mr. and 'Mrs. Ken (Ritchie and Larry .of Egmondvi'11e -visited with Mr. and Mns. 'Clifford Rit- chie on !Sunday. Mr. Robert Young has re- turned home after spending the past week , with 'relatives near Bay City, Mich, Mies (Muriel 'Schade, Reg,N., left Tuesday morning fox Brit- ish 'Columbia where she has ac- cepted a position at the Royal 'Goltunbian Hospital' in New Westminster. BRUCEFIELD KEITH ROSS TAYLOR The funeral was held Sunday' :afternoon inBeattie 'Funeral_ Home, 'Clinton, for Keith Ross Taylor, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs, Harvey Taylor, Drucefield, by Rev,. ,Sydney Davison. He gassed away at his bonne on Fri- day in his .11th year. The pall- bearers were four. (brothers, Jack, William, Morris and Doug- las. Fiowesbearers' were four: eousins, ; Elaine and Irene Tay- lor, Robert and Kenneth Cald- well. He was ,.born on con. 2, in Stanley tet. Keith had spent his life there end in Brucefield. ISiarvaving lbesides his parents and his four brothers are six sisters, Mrs. J. ,(Cora) .McFar- lane, Edmonton, Alta.; ,Mrs. Jos. (June) 'Potter, Clinton; Mrs. Ross l('Donna) Corbett, Hensall; Ina, of Orono; Barbara and Mary Lot, at home. Mr. C. 'Simpson +has returned from London 'Hospital where he had undergone surgery. Mr. Simpson left on Sunday for De- troit where he will spend some time with his son and daughter, Mrs, G, Voth and Mr. Wm. Simpson. Miss Marguerite McDonald of London has returned home from Aroyna where she spent the winter. She visitedfor a few days with Miss Kathleen and Marie Elliott last week. Brucefield and community ex- tend their sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Taylor and ,family in the loss of their son, Keith Ross, 'who was ten years old. Mr. and Mrs. .Geo, Hender- son visited friends in St. Marys on Sunday. M1'. and Mrs. Stanley Neale of London, Mr, and Mrs. Ell- wood Stackhouse, Wilton Grove were recent visitors with their mother, Mss. W. Stackhouse, We offer our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Vietor Har- greaves, the gift of a son, Gre- gory. at Clinton Hospital. Mr. and Mrs, Trever Davison and family of Batavia, N.Y., were visitors with Rev. and Mrs. S. Davison last weekend. Miss Brenda Ann and Master Bradley Hargreaves are staying some time with their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hender- son of Ingersoll. iMrs. Chas. Snelling spent a• few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Kovack. Returned home on Sunday. Miss Mary Gibson returned home this week having spentthe winter months with Mr. and Mrs. Jam. McMurtrie, Hensall. We are sorry to report that Mr. Drew Swan suffered a heart attack last nveeki but is improv- ing. Mrs. A. Rohner and Mrs. Da- vison visited in Exeter one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mason of Windsor spent a few days with Mrs. Mason's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Wilson and other relatives, CONSTANCE The regular meeting of Con- stance W. S. and WMS is post- poned from Wed. .afternoon un- til Thursday evening at 8 o'- clock due to the Music Festiva] in Goderich. This year marks the Centen- nial of the Constance cemetery and a Decoration Day is being planned for June. On Monday evening May 13 at 7:30 a work bee will be held at the cemetery to improve the grounds, after- ward business will be discussed and plans made for the Decora- tion Day. All who are interested are invited to help with this community project. Fu r t h e r plans will .be announced. The ladies of Constance WG'VIS have accepted the invitation of the Turner's ladies for thens op- en meeting on Wednesday, May 15th. Young Peoples' Meeting The Constance Y. P. held their meeting Sunday evening. at the home of W. L. Whyte and opened with a sing song and a hymn followed with a roll call answered by 12 members. The convenor for the evening was Charles MacGregor, on-Miss]ons and World's Outreach. Prayer was given by Charles MacGreg- or .followed by the scripture 'by Marilyn Taylor. Nicky Whyte gave the topic on Missions and World's Outreach, after which Mrs. W. L. Whyte red in dis- cussion an the topic. Ken Cook Haas the leader on Recreation and the meeting closed with a hymn and the Benediction. A lunch wsa served. .Master Donald Jewitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. War. Jewitt spent the weekend with Mr. and Mr's, Harvey 'Coleman of Zurich. Mr. and Mrs. !Chris. Heist of. Zurich spent Sunday with Mr. and 'VIPs. Harvey Taylor and fancily. 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CROMARTY Visitors with Miss Olive Speare over the weekend were Mr. and l'Irs. R. G. Speare, and Mrs. F. Speare and daughter Beverly, Toronto, and Mrs. E. McDonald and Mr. Clive .McDon- ald and family, Mitchell. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Walker were Mn.'and Mrs. Herb Walker and Mr. John Macanillie, Markdale, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Cornish, Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hulley Jr. and baby, Winthrop, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Currie and Linda, Dor- chester and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McGee, London. Mr. Wm. Patrick, Wyoming, called on friends in the village on Monday. Miss Agnes Hislop, who is a missionary of the Presbyterian IChureh on the Bhil field in In- dia and now on furlough, visited on Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. !P. L. Scott. Mrs. Jennie Wilson of Toron- to, is the guest of Mrs. E, Moore and Mr. ,and :Wlrs. T, L. Scott. The WMS met for their May meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank Allen, with Mrs. T. L. Scott 'presiding and leading in devotions. Mrs. M. Lamond had charge of the Study 'book les- son with Mrs, F. Harburn, Mrs. T. Laing and Mrs. W. Harper assisting. The topic which was a review of the lives of Moody and Sanity was prepared by Mrs. Will Miller, was read by Mrs. Grace 'Scott. Mrs. W. Harper led in the' Glad Tidings prayer and Current Events were given by Mrs. F. Allen. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Grace Scott, Mrs. T. Laing, Mrs. L. Soar-. dahl, Mrs. F. Allen, Mrs, H. Moore, Mrs. Sarah Scott, .Mrs. J. Wilson, Mrs, 'M, Houghton. and /qrs. T. L. Scott were in at- tendance ata meeting in Eg- mondville United 'Ohurc'h, under the: auspices of their WMS on Wednesday evening when ibiiss E. Wager, who is principal sof the St. Augustine High 'School for .girls in Trinidad was the special speaker. Several of the schools in the district were closed on Thurs- day owing to the Musical Festi- va/ in 'Mitchell where many of the pupils were taking part in the competitions.. Mrs: Lindsay McKellar is -a patient ]n Victoria Hospital in London. Her daughter, Mrs. Bruce Armstriong accompanijed her mother to London, and is visiting with her cousins Mr. and Mrs, W. Frtile. The Cromarty C.G.I.T. girls were guests of the Roy's 'Church group at their regular meeting on. Monday night. WINTHROP Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCIure have moved into the McClure home in the village which he re- cently purchased from Miss .Eth- el McClure. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hawley have returned from spending some months in London. Miss Marlene Pepper, daugh- ter of'Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Pep- per and Miss Elaine Beattie, both received 80 per cent in piano at the Huron Music Festi- val at Goderich. Mrs. Peter Dunlop and daug- hter of Seaforth were guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Hillen on Sunday. Mr. and ;4Irs. Michie Sr., and Mrs. Geo. Michie Jr. and family of Belgrave were Sunday guests of Mrs. Michie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beattie. •McKillop Charge — Mr. C. Fingland, Wingham, will be in charge of- the services in Cavan Church on Sunday, May 12th. Jean Hillen, daughter of Mr. and Sirs. Stanley Hillen receiv- ed 82 marks for piano solo at Huron Music Festival, tying for first prize. Margaret Hillen received 84 marks in vocal solo getting first prize at 'Mitchell Festival. Eileen Smith and Margaret Hillen received first prize for vocal duet with a mark of 83 at Mitchell. The Wintlu'op C.G,LT. held their regular meeting in the church, May 4th. The meeting opened with Marjorie Boyd in charge, by everyone repeating the C.G.I.T. purpose and singing the hyann. The roll call was an- swered by handing in donations The Bible story was taken by Mrs. G. Blanchard in which she 'discussed the final section on the study of St. Paul. The Mis- sion' Study Inas also taken by Mrs. Blanchard. 'Hymn 681 was sung and the scripture was read by Frances Blanchard. The dos- ing 'hymn was 388. ,The annual affiliation ser- vice will be held in 'the cluinth on May 23rd A thankyou note was recognized from Mi. Hol- den. KIPPEN EAST Kipper/ Bast W. I. will aneet on, Wednesday evening; May 15, at 8.30 at No. 10 school house, Tuekersmith, .Hostesses are Mrs. E. Whitehouse and Mrs. Alex, McGregor.' \ttr