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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1957-10-10, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 79 Seaforth The ewe Authorised as Second OM -moa, Post Office Dept,. Ottawa Snowdon. Bros., Publishers SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1957 $1,60 a Year D. Dearing Awarded Atkinson Bursary Donald Dearing, a 1957 grad - n ate rof 'Seaford -1 ,District High School, has been awarded an 'Atkinson Foundation bursary of •$400, in addition to a (Bruce (Scott •M'emori'al Scholarship of ($500. Donald, who is S. son •of Mr. and Mrs. Ed (Dearing,. Staf- fa, r.r. 1, has entered the Uni- versity of Western Ontario in engineering this term. This award brings to •$4,900 received in •scholarships and bursaries this year by (pupils of Seaforth Local Bowlers Win Second and Fourth Although 'there was a small entry of 20 rinks at the Men's Doubles 'Tourney •on Monday night, a good •evening's play was enjoyed. En addition to the' Sea - forth rinks there were eompeti tors from Atwood, 'Clinton, God- erich and (Stratford. rGoderieh . •and Seaforbh rinks. proved the Strongest, first third and fifbh prizes going to 1God- erioh and second and fourthto ISeaforth. The prize winners were: Ned •Sale and Geo. Beech- eler; Harold Free and Lloyd Hoggarth•i� Harvey Scrimgeour and. Pete (Bisset; Gord. Muir and Frank Young Cliff McManus and Stew Robinson. In additionto the above, Sea- forth was represen£sd by Bev Christie and Erie McCue; Norm 1McLean and Fred Walsh; Frank 'Sills and Neil Bell; 'Bill Ball and Meet Reid; Harold 'Connell and George Hays; Lorne and Alvin Dale and Eric Munroe and Don Eaton. On Friday evening the local club will •engage- in a mixed trebles tournament for the Soole. Trophy, an annual event when it is anticipated all mem- bers will be in attendance. POSTAL INFORMATION Monday, Oct. 14th, Thanks- giving Day, being a Statutory Holiday the Post Office main —torn will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daylight Saving Time. The wickets will be open for all phases of :business from 12 noon until 1 p.m. only. All incoming and outgoing mails will be hand- led as usual. Rural Patrons are advised that 'there will be NO Rural Delivery •on this date. To assist in the correct band - ling of the mails the Post Offen Department has requested that on {large envelopes, closed Ter - eels etc., the contents be desig- nated as to "(First Class Mail"; "Parcel (Post"; "Commercial 'Pa- pers" rand 'Printed Matter". If the proper designation is shown on the face pf the a mail, above the address, more a If,f i c i en t. handling will be possible. On all mail matter it is advisable to. show your return a d dr e ss. Please advise your correspond- a�en'ts of your correct •address 4_ showing your box number,'run al route number or "general de- livery". ?f= TO APPEAR ON TV Mrs. James Carter, Seaforth r.r, 2, winner of the champion cook 'title at ISeaforth fair with a total of 2113 points, is schedul- ed to appear on the Milady pro- gram, Winghann TV at 4 .p.m., Thursday, unless postponed to a later date due. to hall game. COMMUNICATION Editor The Seaforbh News. Dear Sir,--IWa would like the people of our community to know how much we appreciate the support given to our Spirit- ual Life Mission. It is our most earnest wish and prayer that great and lasting good , may come to the cause of 'Christ. I J. Semple. Friends Honor Bride Of This Week Miss Jeanette Moffat, wlro'se' marriage to 'Flying !Officer Francis A. Golding, Lachine, Quebec, is to take plume Saturn day, Oct. 12th, in Northside Red Church; has been feted at eeyeral pre -nuptial parties. The bride -elect is the d:auglhter of Mrs, Moffat and the late Mr. (Peter IB. Moffat, and the groom elect's parents are Senator W. 33. 'Golding and 'Mrs..Golduig'of ISeaf orth, Miscellaneous showers were held at the homes of Mrs. E. C. Chamberlain and Mrs. M. R. ,Sa- vaige with Mrs. 'B. 'Christie and Mrs. 9. IM. Scott as co-Jhostesses. The Mae Lane Auxiliary and the choir of Northside United Church, of which the Ibiide-elect is a member, presented herwith several lovely gifts, and Miss (Gladys (Thompson held a dinner [bridge in her honour. 'Saturday afternoon and even- ing, (Mrs. Moffat entertained at a trousseau tea for her daught- er. Assisting at the door and re- gister were Mrs. M. It. Savaiige, Mrs. T. 'W. Wilbee and Miss Marie Gox. Pouring tea in the afternoon were, Mrs. Wm. C. !Sinclair and Mrs. (Walter Mof- fat, in the evening, MTs. J. Leslie 'Cox and Miss A. B. ,Sin- clair, aunts of the bride -elect. Assistants in the diming -room were Miss (Gladys 'Thompson, 14Irs. Neil Bell, Mrs, B. IF. Chris - de, Mrs. Jas. 'Gox. Mrs. 'Wm, Cox and Mrs. E. C. Chamberlain. Displaying :the gifts and trous- seau were Mrs. 'Wm. IBrugger, (Mrs. Alvin Riley, Mrs. Ross Montgomery, Miss Margaret Bond, (Miss Marion Chamberlain, Miss iBi!anche Westcott and Mrs. !Eric McCue. Presentation To Miss C. Thompson Miss 'Greta 'Thompson, librar- ian, was guest of [honor at a din- ner meeting of the Board of Seaforth Public Library, held at Armstrong's Restaurant, Exet- er, on Monday, 'Oct. 7th. In offering congratulations on her fifty years in the office of librarian of ISeaforth'Pu'blic Library, the Rev. D. Glenn Campbell extolled Miss Thomp- son for (her. faithfulness to duty and made special mention of her interest in the reading hab- its of children, an interest which has far-reaching effects for good. The chairman of the board, Miss Mabel Turnbull, :presented the guest of honor with .a wrist watch, on behalf of the board, and added her personal congrat- ulations. Miss Thompson expressed- her sincere appreciation of tihs kindness shown to her and the honor she holds in being 'ruble to serve the p`eolnle of Seaforbh and vicinity, as librarian. BARN BURNED Loss was estimated at '$10,000 when a barn on the farm of Earl Dick, of r.r. 1, Cromarty, was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon. Lost with barn was the season's bean crop, hay and grain, some farm machinery and a •ru'b'bertired wagon. The (blaze was fought by Fire- men from Mitchell, Seaforth and :Hensall.:Members of the Hen - sell department had to get to the scene by private car after a rod burned out on the new fire truck as it was en route. The heat from the fire ignit- ed 'the belfry of nearby S. S. 7, (Hibbert, and threatened the Dick home and a learn owned by Lorne McNaughton, over 200 yards away. Mr. Dick is a Hibbert Town- ship councillor and president of South Huron Agr. Society. The farm is about six miles east of '•Hensa'll. First Home Game, At Seaforth. Nov. 7 Seaforth's first borne: game in the :Jr. B series will take place in the local arena on Nov. 7th, Thursday. Included in the g.oup will be Woodstock, St. j14Iarys, ,Seaforbh, Godenich Sar- nia, London, Stratford. Although the schedule: is not quite com- plete, each team was given the date for their first home game.: /First hockey practise will be held on Lucan ice on. Friday, Oct. ,18th. All players interested are asked to meet at 'i'eall's gar- age, especially all players of Jr. age. Miss Eadie to address Institutes Here 1Tte regular meeting of the SeaterVh W. S. will be held in Seaforth District :High School on 'Thursday, Oct. 17 !at 8.30 '(D.S.T.) Mrs. Mae 3illebrecht and Mrs. Win, Lemming are in charge of this mieeting, hope to have as our guest speaker, Miss Florence Eadie of the Biome Econemics (Branch, Toronto. She will show pictures of her trip. around the world. While at Cey- lon she a'tten'ded the ,ACIWW Conference, Hope tor a .rood at- tendance as we are quite hon- ored in having Miss Eadie with us. W. I. will have as their guests, Dublin, Walton, Crain brook, Kippen and the Sea - forth Juniors, as well as others. Lunch convenors, Mrs. James Keys, Mrs. Eldon Kerr and Mrs. Leslie Bryce. C. W. L. The regular monthly meeting of the IO:W,L. was held 'on Tues- day evening with the president, MTs. M. Etue presiding. The meeting opened with the League prayer. The sec. report was read by Mrs. J. Fortune in the ab- Bence of Miss M. Fortune. The correspondence was read by Mrs. J. 'Devereaux and the trea- surer's report was given by Mrs. J. !Bannon. 1 Plans for annual 'Christmas Bazaar were discussed and the following convenors were ap- pointed. Sewing: Miss M. Dor- sey; tea tables: Mrs. J. (Maloney and •Mrs. J. [Barren • candy booth, Mrs. IG. Reynolds; myst- ery box: Mrs. A. Devereaux; home baking: Mrs. C. Malone and Mrs. A.:Smale; Christmas cake: Mrs. IM. 'Williams; decor- ating: Mas. Ken Etue and Mrs. A. Stiles. The annual bazaar draw tickets: Mrs. J. 'Fortune; Mrs, J. Meagher. The visiting committee, Mrs. J. Fortune, (Mrs. K. Fhue and Mrs, J. Ban- non (were appointed convenors for the winter bridge parties. The mystery prize was won by 'Mrs. J. 'Bannon.The 'meeting closed with prayer. Lunch was served by Mrs. J. Maloney and Mrs. A. ISmale. FATHER PASSES The funeral took ,place Tues- day at Tara, 'Ont., of Cecil S. Farrow, '70, EI•derslie township farmer, formerly of Wiartom, and father of Mrs. Leslie Flem- ing, James Street, ISeaforth. ;He is survived by his wife, former- ly Edythe Tambling of Toronto; three sons, Kenneth and Alien, Elderslie; Beverly, et' Saskatch- ewan; four daughters, Dorothy, Galt; :Mrs. Fleming, Seaforth; Marjorie, Toronto, and Mrs. Ross Doll, Bancroft, STANLEY Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott of London spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold IPenhale. Mrs. (Brown of the Bronson Line is in 'Clinton (Hospital. We hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pen1ale visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. 'Will Scotchmer of Eg- mondville. WINS WITH HORSES—Elmer Dennis, left, R.R.1 Walton, borrowed a plow teals. from Bert Hubbard, Howick township, to win the horse -plowing championship, Saturday, at the North Huron -plowing n ateh. Installation of Oddfellows Officers On 'October' 2nd District De- puty Grand Master George Fal- coner and staff rot the Clinton Lodge, installed the officers of Fidelity Lodge. Seaforth. The following officers were install- ed: Junior Past Grand: Brother Roth. Smith; Noble 'Grand: Bro. Victor Lee; Vice 'Grand: Bro: Ed Andrews; Rec. Sea., (Brother (Allan 'Campbell; 'Fin. Sec., Bro. John Thompson; Treas., Bro. 3. Boyes; Warden: IBro. Peter Mal- colm; ,,Oonduotor, \Bro, Ralph McNichol; Chaplain, Biro. Jim Rose; Right scene supporter, (Bro: Lorne Carter; Left scene supporter, Bro. :Harold IHugi'l1; Right !Supporter No'ble Grand, Bro. Alex IBoyes; Left Support- er Noble Grand, Bro. Arthur Varley; Right ISuppor+ter 'Vile Grand, Bro. Ralph (Hicks; Left Supporter Vice Grand, Bro,. Norman Reihl; Inside Guardian, Bro. Wilmer Broadfoot; Out- side Guardian, Bro. Charles Reeves. Rev. Dr. Berry to visit Huron Presbytery Rev. W. 'G. Berry, D.D.; Dir- ector of The Mission To The (Nation will he in (Huron Presby- tery during the week. Thursday at Thames Road. 'Special Supper 'meeting to be followed by Public Serwiee. Huron (Presbytery meeting at tElimville all day Thursday. Friday at Blyth, afternoon and evening. Saturday at Wingham, will speak over Radio,, also to be in- terviewed over T.V. ('OI'NX) 'Sun day—Gorrie, CEvangeJlistic 'Services throughout the day. Rev. H. 3: .Snell, (President of :Conference, and Dr. Semple, Director Spiritual Life Mis- sions for (Huron, will accompany Dr. Berry on the .tour. SCHADE—GIBSON Presentation to the Wm. Somervilles A social evening and presen- tation was held in Leadbury. school on Friday eventing in hon- our of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 'Som- erville wlso have recently mov- ed to Seaforbh, to take up resi- dence. 'The first part of the evening was spent in playing progressive euchre and Lost Heim. Winner for ladies most games was Mrs. Forest McKay. Mr. Jack Beaman received first :prize for men. Lone hand prize went to Mrs. Alex Dennis. Con- solation prize went to Boyd 'Drisooll and :Mrs. 'Chas, McGann in. .Gorden Driscoll received the prize for most games of Lost Heir. .and Gary McNichol the consolation. ,A short program which was enjoyed by all, consisted of a solo by Linda Somerville, 'ac- companied by Lois Anne. Mrs. Gordon MoGavin gave an inter- esting reading, this was follow- ed by a piano instrumental by Dianne Kirkby. Mrs. Bob Mc- Michael gave 'a humorous ,ead ing, this was followed by a vio- lin instrumental by Bert Den- nis. Mr. and Mrs. Somerville were called to the platform and Mrs. (Ernie Toll read the fol- lowing address. (Dear Mr. and (Mrs. Somer- ville,—We, your friends and neierhbours are gathered here tonight to spend a social time. with you and to Mow in a small way how we have enjoyed and 'appreciated your friendship. At a time like this it is hard to find words to express our feelings. Most of your lives • have been spent in our midst, and you'will long be remembered as being always ready to lend a helping hand, We .are going to miss you both in our neighborhood. But we are so happy to know that you are not very far away and that we shall still be able to see you often and enjoy a cup of tea with you. We thank you for a noble example of plain Christ- ian living and true friendship,' and, we do not [hesitate in tell- ing you that your lives have been 'a source of real joy to us; and our best wishes follow you into your new. home. We trust that this occasion will imprint on your minds `that there are no friends like the old friends'. So every time we think sof you, it'll be always sure to start a little thrill of happiness, deep down within our hearts. A little thrill of happiness; and thank- fulness as well; (because your friendship means to us much more than we can tell. We just could not let you go without giving you something that will 'flash' Leadbury to your minds. We ask you to ac-• cent these -gifts and hope that when you use them they will bring back warm memories of your friends back home. We hope and pray that you both will be spared to enjoy •a'well-earned rest in your new 'home 'and that God will guide, prosper and bless you. ,Signed on (behalf of your old friends and neighbors. 'On behalf of their friends and neighbors, Mr. Tom Kirkby and Mrs, Ed Miller presented them with a beautiful large wall mirror, clothes hamper and card table. Mr. 'Sommerville in a few well chosen words thanked ev- eryone, and expressed 'apprecia- tion for their kindness and thoughtfulness, an•d invited ev- eryone to visit them at their home in Seaforth. A delicious lunch was served and the re- mainder of the evening was spent in dancing. (Ruth Alma, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gibson, of Listowel, became :the bride of Kenneth 'Elgin .Schede, son of Mr. and Mrs: INernlan 'S'chade of Walton, in a double -ring cer- emony, performed by Rev. ,J. ID, Martin in Listowel United Church, Saturday, 'Oct. 5. An arrangement of ferns and white candelabra formed .the setting. Warren ,Gedcke, Fordw•ieh, play- ed the wedding music and Miss Jean Campbell, Fullerton, sang "0 Perfect Love" and "Wed- ding !Prayer". Given in mar- riage by her father, the bride wore a floor -length gown of A1- encon lace and nylon net over satin. The bodice featured long lily -point sleeves,;andasmall scal- loped collar. The bouffant skirt was fashioned with the front of lace and net and a cascade of full ruffles to form hack inter- est. Her shoulder -length veil fell from a halo of net and pastel sequins, and she carried a cas- cade of yellow roses. Mrs. Fred Rouse, Listowel, cousin of the bride, as matron 'of honor, wore a waltz -length gown of apricot taffeta featuring pleated neck- line, which fell to a "V" in the back, cummerbund and three- quarter -length sleeves. She wore 'metalling feather headdress and gloves and carried a cascade of yellow chrysanthemums. Miss Eleamlor Sohade, Gowanaton, a cousin of ,the bridegroom, as bridesmaid, wore a gown. in par- fait shade, fashioned ,like that of the matron of honor. She al- so wore matching headdress and gloves and carried yellow chry- san'theanums. John Gibson, List- owel„ brother of the bride, was best man. William Gibson, 'Mit- chell, another brother' of the [bride, :and Floyd 'Zurbrigg, List- owel, served as ushers. At the reception held at the home of the bride's parents, the bride's mother received in a navy costume 'with white acces- sories and a corsage of pink ro- ses. She was assisted by the bridegroom's another in a dusty rose dress with matching acces- sories and a corsage of . white and pink chrysanthemums. For a wedding trip to Eastern Ont- ario, the [bride chose a brown taffeta dress with pink trim, tweed coat, 'brown accessories and .corsage of yellow chrysan- themums. Mr. and Mrs. Schade will reside on the (bridegroom's farm near Walton. 'Out-of-town guess came .from New West- minster, IB.C., Mitchell, Bel - grave, Dublin, Ford'wjiclh, 'Lona don, Brantford, and Pont{Dal- housie. HENSALL Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kipf er and family spent the weekend with Mr. .and (Mrs. Perdue and family at Camp Borden. Mr. and Mrs. 'Wm. (Cook of London. called on friends here last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Kerslake, Bill and Joan of London spent Saturday with friends here. Mrs. Leona Parke, who re- cently underwent an operation in Stratford General Hospital, is convalescing with relatives in .Seaforbh. Mrs. Cyril Cornish returned to her home in X,incardine aft- er spending several days at her former home here. Mr, and Mrs. lRobt. McKenzie and :Mrs. Violet Schwalm spent the weekend with relatives at Stratford and Belleville. Sports Day held at High School Jr. Boys: 100 yds., Bill Camp - (bel (13.3) Neil Dolmage, e Jacob DeBoer; 220 yd., Bill 'Campbell (29.5), Ieil Dolm'age, John Pat- terson; running high jump, Bob Dinsmore '(4' 6"), Bill Camp- bell, Neil Dolmage; running broad jump, Neil Dolmege, Ja- cob DeiBoer, !Bill Campbell; hop, step, jump: Bill Campbell (28' 7"), Neil Dolmage, Jacob De - Boer; pole vault, Neil Dolmage(•6'), John Patterson, :Bill Camp- bell; shot put, Neil Dolmage (29' 1", Mervyn Pepper, John Patterson; champions, Neil Dol- maga, 25 points, (Bill Campbell, 20 points. Intermediate :Boys: '100 yd., R. Govenlock, •(12.5) R. Reith, R. Eyre; 220 yds., R. Govenlock, R. Reith, 31. Eyre; 440 yds., R. Govenlock (1:07.7), a. Eyre, R. Watt; 880 yds., Bob Binnendyk 102:39.5), R. Watt, R. !Reith; running :high jump, Bob Reith, R.'Govenlock R. Watt; running 'broad jump, M. (Reith ('(115' 5"), B. 03innendyk, R. !Eyre and R. Scoins, tied.3rd; hop, step, and jump: R, Retth:(32' 2"), B. Gov- enlock, R.aScoins pole vault; Jerry 'Achilles (8' 2"). Ray (Scoins, Ron :Eyre; shot put, Bob Binnendyk (29' 10"), C. Willis, R. Elliott; •champions, R. ilelbh, 22 points, R. 'Govenlock, 21 pts., 13. 'Binmendyk 13 points.' Senior Boys: 100 yds,, Keith Pethick .(11'2,0), Lou Murray; 220 yds., Keith !Pethick (26.0), Lou Murray, 'Carl Lovett; 440 yds., 'Keith Pethick (1:8.0), F. IBryans, Lou Murray; 880 yds., Frank Bryans '(213'3:0), Keith :Pethick, Carl Lovett; running high jump, L. Murray 1(4'8.5"), Keith Pethick, F. Bryan's; .run- ning broad jump, Lou (Murray (16' 1"), 'Keith Pethick, Frank Bryans; 'hop, step, jump: Keith %/CHECK THIS FOR SUPERB NEW WATCH Automatic ALUEt EXPANSION BAND ONLY 9.95 AT SAVAUGE'S Jewellery - Gifts - Fine China SEAFORTH ,Pethick (31' 1"), L. Murray, .1 Boshart; pole vault, L. Murray (7' 3"), John Boshart, C. Lovett; shot put, Lou Murray '(34'), F. Bryans, X. (Pethick; champions: L. Murray and K. Pethick (tied) 29 points; F. Bryans, 13 points. Junior Girls: 50 yard dash: Margaret Rau, Pam Stapleton, Corinne Smith; standing broad jump, Pearn McLean, (Pam Sta- pleton, 'Phyllis 1Bryans; running high jump, June IDolrnage, Judy Wright, (Pearn McLean; baseball distance, Pearn McLean, June Dolmage, Pam Stapleton. Cham pions, Pearn McLean 11 points: June Dolmage •8 points; Pam Stapleton 7 points. Intermediate Girls: 75 yd. dash: Joan Bach, Gene Nixon, Marg. Elliott; standing broad jump, Mary' C. Roach, Joan :Ma- loney, Joan Baeh; running high jump: Mary C. Roach, 'Elinor Christensen, Eleanor Boa; base- ball distance, Marg. Elliott. Ca- therine (Buchanan, Eleanor Boa; champions, Mary C. Roach 10 points, Joan Bach 6 pts,, Marg. Elliott 6 points. Senior Girls: 15 yd. dash: F. Love ((10.8), Alice Ann Nixon, Rosemarie Bolger; s t an din g broad jump, F. Love (6' 10%"), Ruth Crozier, Virginia Smith; running 'high jump, Faye Love (4' 1"), !Rosemarie Bolger, Ruth Crozier; 'baseball distance, Rose- marie Bolger, Faye Love, Ruth Crozier; basketball speed, Cath- erine Buchanan, Virginia !Smith and Faye Love; champions. F. 1 Love 18 points, Rosemarie Bol - ger 9 points. DUBLIN • Friends and neighbors gather- ed at the home of [Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kistler recently when they were pleasantly surprised prior to their departure to 'Dub- lin, where they will reside in the future. An address was read by Mr. John Flannery and the pre- sentation of a :Ohina Cabinet was made by Mr. Jce 'Delaney and !Mr. Joe Shea. A set of 'bed- room lamps were presented to Miss (Diane Kistner„ Mr, Kistner gratefully acknowledged his thanks for the beautiful gifts to him and Mis. KistnerisndDiane. Cards and dancing were enjoyed during the evening and a delic- ious lunch was served by the la- dies 4n charge. Mr. and . Mrs. Frank Kintner of 'Dublin are moving to the farm to reside. Miss Marie Krauskopf, Ham- ilton, with Mrs. C a t'h e r i n e Krauskopf. M'r. and Mrs. Gordon Palin and children, Toronto, with Mr. Jack McCarthy, 'Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Reynolds of Detroit, Mrs. T. Kelly, Mrs. Joe. Carpenter, Blyth, with Miss (Mopnfica' 'Byrne. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Malon- ey, Miss Rose Marie Feeney, Kenneth of Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Feeney, 'Stratford with Mss, Catherine Feeney,, !Mr. Earl 'Hubbs ;of Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Na- gle. Mr. and Mrs, ID. P. Monaghan of Kitchener, with 11Mr. and' Mrs. Lloyd McCerbhy. Mr. 'Herb !Brown, Mr. ,Alban Butters, !Clarence Looby, White (River at their homes. • 'Miss Loretta Barry of Grosse Pointe, Mich., with Mr. and Mrs, Michael Barry. Mrs. Andrew rEelly of Stan- ford with Mrs. Mary Williams and Tom. Mr. and Mrs, Dennis Walsh and children, London with Lou- is O`Reilly and Mr. and Mis, J. 'O'Reilly, Miss Marcia Williams, Flint, •Mie'h., with !Mr. and Mrs. Wan. McMillan.. Miss Margaret Flanagan spent the weekend in Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gaf- fney of Kitchener with Mr, 'Carl Stapleton. Mr. and Mrs. Ken MacRae of Parkhill with Mr. and Mrs. Don MacRae. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wickens of London with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Costello, BRUCEFIELD Mrs. M. Goodsell of Toronto is a guest at the 'home of Mr. and Mrs. \Harry ,Dalrymple this week. Mr, and Mrs. Murray Squires spent the weekend with H&Ire. Squire's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. 'Allen Sr., for the •week- end. :Mr, and Mrs. A. 'D. Smith of Bluevale spent Sunday after- noon with :Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moffatt. Mrs. L. IRushcell and ehildres are spending a few weeks wid her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rosi Scott. Mrs. Rushcall will leave shortly, 1to the her y, m home it Winnipeg. The Oetoiber meeting of the W. 'A. was held on Tuesday aft- ernoon. Mrs. L. Eyre led the de votions, opening with hymn 354. The scripture reading was from St. John 17: and led in prayer. Mrs. W. Scott gave the topic, and closed this part of meet- ing with hymn 060. !The president, Mrs. J. Broad- foot, conducted the business. The Mary Stewart Collect was repeated and the roll can was' 'answered with a Thanksgiving verse. A letter of thanks wa read from Mrs. Harvey Taylor and Mrs. Moffatt reported for the Manse committee. It was de- cided that .the members of the W.A. would again save Betty Crocker box tops, (cereal as well as cake nixes) .to be sent away before Nov. 30th. Handker- chiefs were banded in for the bazaar which will be 'held. Fri- day afternoon Nov. let. The meetingclosed with .the W. A. hymn and prayer. During the social hour in charge of group 1 the following program was presented. Mrs. Davison gave a reading on Thanksgiving and also, The di- ary of a Bible dor one year showing how the reading of the Bible is being neglected. .Mrs. Geo. :Henderson rendered a pi- ano solo, and a dainty lunch was served, ROME AND SCHOOL The Biome and School will hold their meeting en Tuesday, October 16th •at the school. G. Glenn Gardiner, the school 'In- spector, is :to be the guest speaker.