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The Seaforth News, 1957-12-19, Page 1art sn4 J. der. t. ooR rot ler, or °cru,: heir The Setif rth Ne w s Authorized as .Second Orris mail . 'Post Office .Dept., Ottawa Snowdon Bros, Publishers WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 79 EARLY NEXT WEEK As Christmas and Boxing 'Day are midweek holidays, The Seaforth News must go to press two days eat'lier next issue, Please send in news and advertising by Saturday, or earlier if possible. Correspondents please send two days earlier than usual, DRAW WINNERS The winners of the draws at IClhristie's Meat Market +trite •la't ter pant of the week. were: Mrs. Jahn McGregor, Mrs. B. iDungey, Mrs. Scott "Habkirk; Mrs. F. IC. J. ISalls, Mrs. Vincent Murray I(Seaforbh), Mrs. (HoW-. and Allen ;(IBrueefieldl, Mrs. H. Rice, Mies IA. Seip, . Mrs. Wm. Moittgomrery, Mrs. Andy Mc- Nichol, Mrs. Frank Roberton, Mrs. Alvin Humber. 'Mas. Carl (Dalton, Mrs. Everett (Smith, Mrs. T. Dundas (Walton), Mrs. H. Axtmanaa ;(Walton '2), Mrs. E. H. Close, (Mrs. S. Garnham, Mrs. G. C. tBrightnall, MT. as. (Sloan. ENGAGEMENT IMr. and 1Vrrs. Henry Charles Russell Cole, .of Norbh'Cornwall, England, announce the engage- ment of their daughter, !Stella Joy to Dr. Donald James Munn, SOIL of Dr. and Mrs. James A. Munn, tSeafoeth, Ontario, the wedding to 'take :place Jan. 4, 1968, ' 'at 'St. Miner Parish 10hurdh, St. Minver, North Cornwall. To Celebrate Golden Arm in Wringer, Wedding Dec. 27th Painfully Bruised Mr.and MTs. C. A. IBarlber will (hold open house for their friends on Friday, Dec. 27 for the occasion of their 604:1h wed- ding :anniversary which its on Dec. 251bh. Open house will be: from 3 Ito 5 and 7 to 9 :pan. on Den. 27th. A. family gathering is being held in honor of the anniver- sary on Christmas Slay at Arm- strong's at Exeter. when their daughter, Mary, _ Mrs. John Cardno and fancily and ihedr son, William, and family will be' peesenit. Mr. and Mrs. (Barber have lived in Seaforth 44 years this conning Jan. list. (Mrs. IBiaa'ber's home 'was art (Nickson, near Wondstook. Alter their marriage they were at ;Dunnville for a year and then south •of Wood- stock for a few years before coming to (Seaforth where Mr. Barber carried on the ,Seatonth Creamery until his retirement few years ago. EGMONDViLLE Mrs. Harry Weiland has re- turned after spending a few days with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Andrew Houston has re- turned from e visit with her daughter, INtr. and Mrs. Fred Alm, and her son, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Greenwood in Detroit. eeeeer Word has been received by Mrs. Jas.•Finlayson of the death of her son-in-law John Wesley Hayter, 48 of Webberville. Mich„ on Monday, Dee, 16th following several months of all health which undermined his former strong physique. He was born in Stanley 'bwp., son of the late IMT. and Mrs. J. Henry Hayter, where his early years were spent. Following his mar- riage 'in '1929 to Miss Margaret Finlayson of Tuckersmith they located on a farm at Webber- ville, Mich., where they have since 'resided. He is survived :by his wife and two sons Dale and Ralph, also by five brothers and three sisters. He was •a frequent visitor with relatives in this vi- cinity. Our sincere •sympathy is extended to the bereaved wife and family. Funeral will be held _,art Webberville on Thursday. FARMERS' UNION MEETINiG The Farmers' Union meeting was held in Town hall, Seaforth on Wednesday night. The 'min- utes and financial •statements of previous meeting were read and adapted. ;nations from McKil- lop .and Tuckersmthth were re- ceived, a letter of thanks sent to each council. The 'President SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,,,DECEXBER 11995 9,19577e�� .a/0'Q.z•/r'ei Peter, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rattle, of East William ,street, • is wearing his ia,rm in a sling as rthe result of being caught in the wringer. (Peter had been watching This father making a repair, to the washing machine. When Mr. ,Beattie went upstairs from the basement to answer the tele- phone the wee ,boy abetted the wringer. His arm was pulled in. up to the shoulder. xbrtueately no ;bones were broken, although the ami was (painfully ,bruised. S. S. CONCERT /There was a large attendance at the annual (Chri'stmas sipper and concert at, St. Thomas' Sun- day School on Tuesday night, !Supper was served to the :child- ren by the Married Couples. 'Grub. Rev. J. H. James :presided aver the concent, with. Mr. J. R. Spittal acting es accompanist during the •evening. 'Santa .Claus was •assisted by Mr. G. T. Flew- itt. WINTHROP Winners at Winthrop Hockey euchre Tuesday right: ,John Leeming, lst; 'Geo. 'Smith. lone hands; (Harold Dodds, low. La- dies' first, Mrs. Dick Pebhick; lane, Mrs. Bob Dalton; low, Mrs. Stewart D+olmage..A draw for a turkey which was won by John informed the meeting that Elope Mai ercher. price an fowl had been extend- The Winthrop Y. P. are bold- ed trill .March 31, '1058, also ung a special 'Christmas service' County meeting will be held en Jan. 2nd p.m, in agricultural 'rooms,. 'Clinton, with guest speaker, everybody welcome. There will be membership drive in 'late January. Farmers' Un- The annual meeting of the ion are not too pleased with the 'CMS of Cavan, Winthrop :was announcement in !parliament, .of held in the schoolroom of the 80 per ce'nit of parity on 9 farm Church on Wed. Dec. 4th with products with three previous 'the President, •Mrs. G. (Smith in years as .basic period. But after the chair. The meeting opened all Federation of Agriculture with a +hymn and prayer in 'the only asked for 70 per cent of memory of Mrs. W. Johnston. parity. The Farmers' Union will Roll call was answered by 26 never stop trying till at has members with •a Christmas reached !100 per cent parity on verse. All the secretaries gave main products such as cattle, good reports showing a success - hogs, poultry and eggs. ful year. The !Bible study was. At the Farmers' Union timer- taken by Mrs. Smith. The scrap- ing at Ethel, Friday night, Mr. tura lesson: was read Iby Mrs. Sam 1Bowinan, the speaker, said M. Godkin. The Christmas ser - he would be more than surpris- vice taken from the iMissionaiy ed if we got any way near 6 Mg_ Monthly, was put on by 'Mrs. on Sun., Dec. 2,2 at 8 p.m. The offering from this service will be a .contribution towards the S. S. projector fund. The public is cordially invited to attend. MRS. SAMUEL HANNA The :dearth occurred in Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth .on Saturday morning of Phoebe E. Keys, wife of the late Sam Han- na. Born on Babylon Line, in ;Stanley Township, April 119th, 1869, she was the .daughter of. Robea1t Keys and Mary Styles. Mr. and Mrs. 'Hanna were mar- ried an February 1912 and went to Saskatchewan to live, farm- ing there until 1927 when they came east and bought a home in Seaforth. Mr. Hanna passed lion dollars out of 250 million Smith, Mrs. W. Alexander and set aside 'to support agriculture Mrs, Les Pepper. A 'Christmas in any one year. All farmers'reading was given by Mrs, W. should join iFarnners' Union and 'Alexander. Rev, .'Mr. SSummerell help get our rightful share. Installed the following officers Mr. Jas. Patterson, Farmers' 'for 1958-69: Union President for the West- Hon. Pres., Mrs. Summerell; ern provinces was the first man Pres., :Mrs. G. Smith.; Viae Pre's., chosen by the IGoveromemtt Ito Mrs, G. ICase; Sec., Mrs. W. go to England on the 40 -man Church; Treas., Mrs. A. Somer- board. It was decided to form 141-e; •Ohmistian 'IStewendshlip, a telephone committee to in- Mts. G. case; Christian Citizen - foam members of urgent matt- 'grin, Mrs. W. 'Church; ;Coul- ters that crop up. munity Friendship Committee: Mr. James Scott showed a Circle !1, M•rs. Roy Dolmage; 'very interesting film on poultry Girds 2, [Mrs. T. Pryee; Circle and part of This herd of Durham Mrs. W. Boyd; Circle 4, Mrs. cattle which was appreciated. R. MdOlure; Missionary Month- Hog marketing came under dis- ay Sec., 'Mrs. L. Pepper; Litera- cussion. "It is felt that if there is tune 'Sec., Mrs. W. MIcSpadden; no elaange very shortly in its Supply .Sec., Mrs. Betties; CG.IT policy there will be little or no Leaders, Mss. 1G. Blanchard and support for any peat of it. Mrs. Wm. Little; Mission Band Come to County meeting on Leaders, Mrs. W. Dodds and Jan. 2 in Clinton and hear the Mrs, Wilson Little; Baby Band stand 'the ,O.F.IJ. are going to .Leader, Mrs. Harry Rapson; take. There is no knowledge of PIegamDoor gee: Circle Circle 1, the wording of the 'ballots as Mrs. LesR'Doloig; •Circle 3, Mrs. 2, yet. Federation of Agriculture Axtmann; Cdzcle 4, Mrs. A. Al- exander; iFimanee Com., Mrs. S. wheat scheme was not finalized Dolmage, 'Mrs, D. McClure, Mrs. 'bill a few days before the vote was to have taken place, • and K. IBebbles, Mrs. Wilson Little, Mrs. W. Alexander, Mrs. John Boyd, Mrs. R. Dodds and Mrs. A. 1Sounerva'lle; Flower Commit- tee, Velma and Vera IHaist, Di- anne ;Bolton, Margaret Boyd, Mrs. R. McClure; Pianist, Mrs. 1 The United .0/lurch Christmas 5'., Jothnsiton, 'Mfrs. Harvey Dol- 'Service "will be held on SundaY mage; Auditors. Mrs. W. ISomer- iafternoo.n et 12 p.m., also a vile and Mrs. Ed Miller. I Christmas eve service at 8.30 p.m. (Bev. T. J. Pitt will have charge of both services. The Sunday School program and :Christmas tree will be held on Monday at 8 p.m. in the basement of the Church. The •executive of .the Bible :Society wish to thank all who donated, also the collectors for their support in the recent oamvass. The sum :of 4113;95 has been collected and forward- ed to the headquarters of the Canadian Bible Society. L.O.L. 1035 held its annual meeting. last Thursday and elec- ted the following '.officers for 1958: W3M., Lloyd Keys; D.M., Frank 'McClinchey; Chap.. Chas. Reid.; •Rec. See., R•o'bt. Webster; Fin. Sec., Louis Taylor; Treas., John Addlin'gton; IMarshala, GrantWebster; let Lech., Gor- don Coleman; 2nd Leet., Chas. Pilgrim. The officers were in- s'talle'd by Past 'County Master,. Anson !Coleman. POSTAL INFORMATION The Postal: Departments' sug- gested ,dead line date's to as- sure a 'Chrisbtnas.IDelivery are now past. For "(Seaforth" +deliv ery the date :was 17 -December. ;However for :didtant points air mtaal will speed delivery and for many mailings'this 'method will avoid disappointment. To enable the Postal Staff to, handle your mailings as epeed ply .as possible you :are urged to follow the .provisions made for mailings at the Post Office. That is separate fleet class (6c mail) from Greeting Cards (2c mail) and separate Greeting .Gards in- to "Local" and "Out -of -Town" 'bund'les. "Local" nuclides Sea - forth, Seaforth 'Rural Roultes, Egmondville, +51..Goluinban and Walton. Tice these •separations In firm ,bundles and mail the cards in the receptacles proved ed alt !tire Post 'Office, or in any drop letter box: Mail first class mail 1(6e mail) in the, +proper :re- cepltacle at the Post Office, or foe quantity mailings hand it in at the (General !Delivery Wicket. amportamt fist class mail :de- spatches close alt 11 a.m., 1.45 p.m,; 6.15 p.m. and 8 p.m. and patrons are urged to observe these times tolexpe'dh'te handling. Mailings, especially "local" have ;been ,exceptionally heavy sine' 166h (December and your local Postal Staff will continue in the speediest manner possible to d'espaboh and 'deliver your mail before 'Christmas. Mailers and these receiving mail, can be of greateessistance if the fore- going :procedure is adogtted' PLEASE TIE 'QUA'NTITIES OF MAIL QIN :BUNDLES. that is the reason they did not away in August 1948 as the re- want to have any meetings. Do silt sof an accident. Mrs. Hanna not let them fool you, the had not been an good health scheme was finalized in Otto - for some time and met one month ago had a fall and frac- tured a bone in her arm, later suffering pneumonia and pleur- isy. She was the last :of a tam - .of .eight, her .sister, • •Mrs. 'Corbett announce over the air Macy (Andersen of Goderioh that the Federation would hold having passed away just none a wheat board meeting in every days previous to Mrs. Hennas township, as of to dalte we have not heard sof any. The President informed meet- ing that any person -wishing in- formation en these schemes should apply to O.F.U..Local 284, also for list :of ;the polling Ibootbe for wheat vote. Meeting adjourned. Ladies served lunch, her and the reason the vote was postponed, the voting 'list need- ed ievisting. The day of 'wheat board meeting in. 'Clinton, to be ]geld by 10.F.U., they !lead Bob death. The funeral took place on'Monday from the G. A. Whit- ney Funeral [Home, the services were eondurlted by the Rev. Bruce Hall. Mr. !Scott sang "Abide With :Me". IBui ial was in ;Maiblandbank Cemetery. The pallbearers were Clare Reitbh, Wan. 'Nicholson, Harvey Keys, (Chas. Stephen, ?Harold Bell, Wm. Ellwood. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY The anntuaa OOhitis'tmas party of the Hospital Auxil'ia'ry was. we'll attended on Tuesday even- ing in the nurses' residence with 'the president, Mrs. Harold Whyte presiding. An exchange of gilts 'distributed by ,Santa 'Claus,was enjoyed; also the cringing of carols acoompanied by ;Mies. Alice 'Stiles. The mystery prize was won by Mrs, John Cardno. Lunch was served by Mrs. R. MoK,lndsey, Mrs: 0. Johnston, (Mrs. R. Whitely and (Mrs. fr. ;Atkinson. Bridge and euchre 'brought a lovely :evening to a close. Mrs. Wm. Hattwasthe winner at bridge and Mrs. A. Bethune won ;the euchre peize. STAG EUCHRE Winners at the 7.0:0,1". Stag euchre were as follows: Most games, Jack {Bosman and Boyd Drieooll; lone hands, ;Arthur Varley; consolation,' John Pat- rick ,and Lloyd , !Haney. W.O.A.A. HOCKEY Monday night "hockey scores: Brussels 3, 'Seaforth Shoes 2; Topnotch' 7, Linwood_ 6. WALTON At the December meeting of the McKillop group of W. M. S. of Duff's United Church, Wal- ton, 'Mrs. Norman +Schade was re-elected president for the corn- ing year. :Other officers: Vice lPres.,.:Mrs. Nelson Reid; Sec„ Mae. Geo. Love; WMS Treas.; Mrs. Roht. McMichael; W. A. Treas., (Mitis. David :Sholdice; Pi- anist, Mrs. !Tied Mr1Cre'abh; As- sistant Pianist, Mrs. David Wat- son; Copper 'Contest Leaders, Mr. Thomaas Kirkby, Mss, T. Hackwe'il; Visiting ,Comnn'ilttee. Mrs. Russel Barrows, Mrs. Chas. MdGavin. During the ;social per- iod an exchange of gifts was held .A beautifully decorated tChrisbmas tree and other Christ- mas decorations added to the (Christmas - party. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess Mas. 'Stewart McCall and the Punch conveners. RESTROOM OPEN The W. T. has been info•ioaied 11iat :the washrooms • oe ground floor of tbhe town hall :are .coin - piloted. They are ;happy to re- ceive this information and hope the public will show apprecia- tion' by helping to keep ;ahem clean and tidy. BRUCEFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Don McKenzie :and family of St. Thomas were Sunday visitors with Mr. .and I Mrs. ;Simon McKenzie. !Miss Mary !Gibson left en Saturday to spend the winter with Mr. and Mrs. J. McMurtrie in Hansa. Mist Gibson has not been well lately. A. beautiful.Christmas vesper service was held in the Bruce - field United 'Church on 'Sunday evening. The service was con- ducted by the GGIT girls under the leadership of Mrs. S. IDavi- son, Mrs. G. 'Clifton and Mrs. Mel iGrabam. ;Mrs. Bruce IMenary, Say - field visited a few days with relatives in ;the village. Mr. Robert Mustard spent the weekend wth his parents, Mr. and ,Mrs. Alex Mustard. The many friends of PVliss Beth Murdoch are sorry to hear she is ill in Hamilton 'Hospital. BL*KE The S. 8. No. 9 Hay and Stan- ley are holding their Christmas program on Friday evening, 'Dec. 20th at 8 o'clock. Everyone welcome. Mrs. C. Deickertt, the teacher; •Mrs. R. :Graham, Music +Die eotor. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jefferey and son Teddy spent a few days at Windsor with •Mr. and 'Mrs. Lloyd Jefferey and Mrs. IB. Ma- son. Mr. and Mrs. James Dinsmore visited the latter's mother, Mrs. Brodhagen, at Hospital.. Mrs. Peter Gingerich visited at Zurich one afternoon • with friends. ' Mrs. Harold Finlay received word of the death of her uncle, Mr. Norman Jarrett, .of London, last week. Interment took place at the Parkiawn 'Cemetery Tor- onto. VARNA HULLETT Fireside Farm Forum met on Dec. 16 with 18 adults present at the home of Mr. and ;Mrs, Bob Dalton to discuss the sub- ject Rural Community. Lt was impossible for us to agree on size of our community as some considered a small group and others a much larger area. To snake the deeisdon mime difficult the marchers of our forum live on a concession which is `the dividing line of school section, •'dhurches and shopping centres. We represent 'three school sections, six shopping centres, two distract high schools and a Mown .public school to which pu- pits are transported. LAB of these ere within :ten miles of some of !the forum membeus' homes. The most important thing to make a good community is neighborliness. The needs of 'the young people of our com- munity are met by transporta- tion tothigh sdhool, leaders for 4 -ti and. Junior. Tnsttibute gath- erings, churches with " leaders for young people's groups. mus- ic, • recreational centres 'within ,driving distance.' With their reg- ular echoo'1 work we consider they have a busy program. Mrs. 'Oliver Anderson invited the group for Jan. 6. 'Those with HENSALL Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ford of London and Mr. and (Mrs. Ricb- and {Ford of Sarnia were recent visitors withMe. and Mrs. L. Chapman.. Mrs. Amelia Schroeder is spending a few weeks visithieg relatives at 'St. .Glair Shores, in Mirth. 'Mrs. Minnie Sangster visitedn 1 etch the rein over the weekend with Mr. and 'television will w P (Mrs. Ili. Stratton and family at ous broadcasts. Lucan, ''Most games, 'Mrs. 'Bent Slog., and :Mrs. Archie Wrench gain and Oliver Anderson; longe •of, London were recent visitors hands, IMrtis, Joe Bksecock a with the letter's son and daugh- Eric Anderson; consolation, Mrs. heti-in-laid, Mr. and Mrs. H:arold Geo. Canter and Joe Babcock. Elder. a few games .of euchre ' were Mrs. Henry returned home al - played. The evening closed with ter spending the past two weeks a sumptuous lunch. a With Mr. and 'Mss.' Bern and $1,50 a Year FOR CHRISTMAS DEARS.. STORE OPEN MONDAY & TUESDAY EVENINGS DEC. 23 & 24th FINE DIAMONDS & MATCHING WEDDING RINGS See our large selection of beautiful Bridal Bell and Charme Rings LADIES' BIRTH STONE and FANCY RINGS $5.00 and up GENTS' ONYX & RUBY INITIAL RINGS $7.00 and up SMART WATCH BULOVA WATCHES 29.75 & up GRUEN WATCHES .. 29.75 & np ELGIN WATCHES .. $33.75 & rtp ES FOR ALL ! ELCO WATCHES $24.95 & up CORNELL WATCHES $19.95 & up WESTCLOX Watches $7,95 & up Cellinlcrait Cultured Pearls Lustrous beauty for her! $20.00 & np CUFF LINK & TIE BAR SETS $3.60 & up Engraved Free of Charge PENS & PENCILS Complete lines of SHEAFFER'S WATIORMAN'S & PARKER'S Corn Flower Glassware SHERBETS FOOTED TUMBLERS SALT & PEPPERS Fancy Bowls, Plates, etc. from $1.00 up FANCY CHiNA Hundreds of smart gift pieces from 25c up. A large selection at $1.00 Fine Dinnerware Wedgewood, Spode, Royal Albert, Royal Doulton, Johtason. Bros, Sovereign Potters. 125 different pat- terns to choose from, SETS OF SILVERWARE Sterling Silver, Community Plate, 1847 Rogers and Fine Stainless Steel sets from $19.95 up LADIES' & GENTS' WALLETS Priced from $2,00 up to fine PIN SEAL Wallets at $12.00 Drop in and see our gala selec- ttion of Christmas Gifts at prices that will please you ELECTRIC RAZORS Latest models by Sulam., Schick, Sunbeam, Ronson, Remington & Philishave. CORO JEWELLERY A real selection 11roni $1.00 up ENGLISH CHINA CUPS & SAUCERS Hundreds to choose from at ¢1.00 & up DRESSER SETS EXTRA VALUES from. $4.95 up COUTTS HALLMARK. CARDS ALSO 'MAPPINGS, RIBBONS & TAGS SAVAUGE'S JEWELLERY - GIFTS - FINE CHINA SEAFORTH 9:t 'el e t v"t%[ e. leG�at:•lF�ll.�� '..��m at family in (St. Catharines. Mr. Matthew Tinney Mr. Matthew Tinney, life-lmrg resident of dray imp. passe away in South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on :Monday, Dec. 16 in his '82nd year. 'Surviving are three sons, Benjamin of Hay; George, Exeter; Homer of St. 'Marys; one daugh;ter,. Mrs. Campbell Eyre, Tuek'ersmith; one 'brother, )Robert Tinney, :of Exeter; two sisteres. Mrs. 'Saarah Blackwell,, Exeter; Mrs. C. ' 0' - !Helen, IHensaltl. Services were held from ,the Bonthron. .funeral hoame, 'Hensall•, on Wednesday. Interment in Exeter Cemetery. Mr. and Mss. Keith Lindsay and Pamela returned to their home in Napanee after visiting with Mrs. Lindsay's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson. DUBLIN The L:itexary 'Society of St, :Patrick's (Church, Dublin, under the sponsorship of the +Altar Society, held a :social evening in St. ''Patrick's hall on' Friday. Program aonsisited of a piano solo by Nancy Kelly, recitation, Rose Mary Flannery, solo by Angela ;D•ucharene. 'Progressive euchre was played with Mrs. El- izabeth Bruxer winning ladies' prize and Wilfred O'Rourke the gentleman's. Lunch was served by the ladies in charge. Frank Rowland, Toronto, with his mother, ;Mrs. Wiltnufred Rowland. Mr. and Ms. Frank Bann. David and Peggy, with :Mr. and Mrs. Frank :Evans. Mr. and MTs. Ron Butters, of St. Thomas, with Mr. and Mas. Tom Butters.' E'tdwalyd !H•ollaapd, R}o)ronto, with Mr. and Mrs. George Hol- land. Misses Mary Morrison and Matrgareit iF'lamagan„ Kitchener, :at their homes. Wise 'Shirley Horan, Brant- ford, with Mr. and 'Mrs. Fergus Horan. Mr. Dalton Burns of Parry Sound with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burns. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nagle of Stratford with 'Mr. and Mrs. Michael ;Nagle. CROMARTY After many years of service to the public, and especially to the farmers of !this community, the Cromarty weigh scales which were owned and operated by the Cromarty Scale !Company, have been purchased by a local cattle dealer, Mr. Alex Gardiner. The Cromarty !Scale Company which was formed in November 1914, had :around 124 sharehold- ers, each share was valued .at :$113.00, and for many years con- ducted a weighing business .on a profitable basis. Each year the members with their families enjoyed a supper and a social evening, the pa4ncipad item do the menu 'being oysters. The first president of the company was Jos. 'Spears and. the first secretaryetreas., was Mr. Frank Allen. :Of the origin- al members nine are still living: David Gardiner, .'Archie McKel- lar, Frank Harburn, Frank Al- len, William Chappel, John G. Scott, 'Andrew 1VLcLachlan, Hugh. McLachlan and 'Ken McKellar. Since 1927 Mr. Herb IMahaffer has acted as president 'and Me. Andrew McLachlan, sec.-treas. After all the. business had been completed, the :balance in the treasury was donated to the Sal- vation Army.