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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1958-12-11, Page 1Wm. Fall Elected Reeve Poll Ball Mollaster 1'- 2 146 112 3 - 4 108 105 5 6 118 70 372 287 WHOLE SOIEI•ES, VOL. 80 Sea :0rib BY-LAW CARRIES News For Against 1 - 2 133 34 3 - 4 92 28. 5 - e 70 24 29" S6 Authorized as Seui,ei ,-Issas man. Post Office Dept.. Ottawa Snowdon fires., Publishers. SEAPORT., ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1958 PLAN 14 -MAN BRIGADE DERE FIRE CHIEF TELLS COUNCIL A plan to re -organize .Seaforth Fire Brigade with fewer mem- bers was outlined to coulioil on Monday night by Fire Chief John F. Scott when giving his annual report. He )reposed to reduce. the number of members to .14. The Brigade still leas the sante number on its roll as 1n the hook and ladder days when the reels' 'were pulled by . hand. Moiler-' equipment reduces the manipower' requirements, he said. Al present all the work is being clone by 9 or 10 active firemen and others never helped. He would remove the "deadwood". Fourteen fire- men could sit clown ancl.:study in advance how to fight fires in our larger buildings. It was unfair to .the workers and discouraging when those who did nothing re- ceive almost as large a share of -the annual $1000 grant, -and he believed a 14 -man 'brigade would add to the incentive of those who took an interest. There were 13 the calls in Seaforth and 18 rural calls so tar in 1958. Damage in town was only about $400. Fie had made 08 inspections. The 'brigade had gone to two barn fires outside the district. He had visited 30 rtn'al schools during fire preven- tion. week. Local schools had all cleared in about 45 seconds, Mayor Christie inquired 18 it would b8 -possible for the public to distinguish between local and rural fires by the fire siren. Council decided that the matter of dealing with inactive members was up to the fire brigade. The finance committee report was given by ,Councillor Ball.' The mayor said the Library Board had received a grant which would tide them over. till -the new year: Unfinished court of re- vision business resulted in a mo- tion that J. C. Crich be granted a reduction of assessment of 50 percent on the unused one- seventh of his building. Council- lor Brady said it would be an un- wise precedent to grant full re- duction on u;used portion -of property, as many businesses are not using all of their buildings. An appeal of Dale Produce was granted for rebate of last half of 1958 business tax, ' """"� Word was received that the assessment on the Union Gas Pipeline and property in Sea - forth would total $20;000 new assessment. It is partly based on the size of pipe. There is no busi- ness tax. Councillor Habkirk, streets chairman, reported some drains repaired. Snowplowing and snow removal were done once, the lat- ter costing 980. Mayor Christie said much favorable comment was made on the new pian of Plowing Main Street to the cen- tre for removing snow. Reeve Scotus suggested all Main street plowing he to the centre, and it was decided to give it a try, tak- ing away the snow immediately. A. request from Rev. Kendrick for a street light opposite the tabernacle on Franklin street was granted. A woman had fall- en in the darkness but was not seriously hurt. . k Messrs, Holmes and Kling of the P,IJ.C. presented plans for street lights ou the new streets near the new factory. A notion was passed to use up to 10 lights from Goderich street west, and Put up the now type of fluores- cent lights on Goderich street. P.V.C. Chairman Tiling said there had been rapid changes in street lighting in the past few years. Only three years ago mercury lights were regarded as the most modern, now fluorescent lights have taken their place. Some of the old lights on our streets have been up since hydro started. The town is gradually getting two lights in a block, Mr. Holmes saki, giving butter service than the old way of only a light on each corner, Mr. Kling, contractor for the sewer work on the new street, said work had been slow, as big stones had to be dynamited, also tluick sand and mud had 'hamp- ered them, but about 100 feet had been laid ou Monday. Councillor Turnbull, sewer chairman, suggested finding out if the sewer work can be started as a winter project, and will write the Water Resources Com. about it, Tile treasurer's report showed $14,247 tax arrears paid and $78,854 current taxes. The an- nual grant of $1000 to the Fire Brigade was passed. John A, Cardno was re-apneint- ed town representative to the Seaforth District High ,School Board, for 1959-60. Councillor Baldwin reported that l'tr. L, F. Ford had been ap- pointed sec.-treas. of the Arena Commission, succeeding Ron, McDonald. Reeve Scoins reported a change in funeral costs at the county home. The county home now will pay costs instead of charging it back to the town. HOLD EUCHRE A successful euchre was held in the Orange Hall on Friday, Dec. 5, with prizes going to the following: Ladies lst, Mrs, Al- bert O'Reilly; lone hands, Mrs. 13. 1411'debrancl; consolation, Mrs, Frank Riley. Men's lst, ID. Pap - ,pie; lone hands, C. MacDona•Ici; consolation, PI. Acltlicott. A draw l for a cake was won by Mrs, Geo. Eaton. Presentation. To Retiring Reeve After the meeting on Monday night, the council, Lown officiate and press were entertained at the home of Councillor Sohn Bald\vin at which time a sur' prise presentation was made to Reeve Norman IScoins who is re: tiring from council. Councillor Scott Habkirk, 'in giving Mr -Solna an' engraved silver cigar, ette lighter on behalf of those present, spoke of his faithful sea: vice to the town since 1949. Reeve Solna made a suitable re., ply, "MRS. W. ROGER MOD The Leath occurred on Tues- Italy, Dec. 9, of Mrs. W. • Roger Rice in her 73rd year. Formerly Susannah Belle Barbour of Stet - fa, she was a resident of Tucker- snitth for many years before coming to Seaforth, Sho is sur- vived by two slaughters and two sons: Mrs. John (Edith) Pow- ell, Seaforth; Mrs: Pearson (Bessie) Charters, Kippen; Bar - old, Seaforth and .Iolui, Toronto; also by three sisters and two brothers, Mae. Margaret Patrick, Seaforth; Mrs. Elizabeth Dim Seaforth, :Mrs. R, M. Cow- ard, 13eamsville; John Barbour, London, and Jaynes Haltom, of, Steffe, The funeral will be held from the Box Funeral Home on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. J. 0. Britton, of North Side United 'Church, officiating, 'In- terment will be in Staffs Ceme- tery. IV. I. TOTES The postponed C h ri s t m a s meeting of the Seaforth W. I. will be 'held on Monday evening Dec. 15th amt 8,30 in Seatorth District high School. There will be no change in program and lunch, Gordon McGavin will be present to show slides on his re- cent trip to Germany. Chinese Couple To Reside Here A. marriage will take place at North Street United Church, Goderich, Rev. A. E. Eustace of- ficiating, on Thursday of this week, when a Chinese couple will be married in a Canadian cere- mony. The formality is to com- ply with Canadian immigration regulations. Jean Seto, cook at Wong's Restaurant, Seaforth, for the past five -months, and Kum Lin Au, his wife who arrived.. from Hong Kong at Vancouver last Wednesday, were married accord- ing to Chinese rites in China some years ago. They have two children. The older is in Hong Kong and the younger child came with its mother. Mr. Seto has been in Canada two years. They Intend to make their home in the Oke Apartments in Seaforth. Isis father and younger brother live In Goderich, C. W. L. The annual Christmas bazaar and tea sponsored by the C.W.L. 0-5 St, James' Parish, Seaforth, was held on Saturday. About 9700 was realized, The Christmas draw was con- vened by Mrs, L. Leonliarclt, Mrs, A. Seale, and Airs. C. Hewitt. Winners were: J. A, Ballwin, Seaforth, chair: Mrs. Robert J, Elgie, Kippen, lamp; Jack Riv- ers, Seatorth, Hassock. Christmas cake draw, convened by Mrs, 0, P. Sills and Mrs. J. L. Slattery, was won by John Lansink, Sea - forth. A bassinet was won by Patti Reitz, granddaughter of Dr, 17, A, McMaster, Seaforth. Members in charge of the"sew- ing were Miss Rose Dorsey end Mrs. W. J. Duncan; homebaking, Mrs. C. Malone; mystery boxes, Airs. A. Devereaux and firs. G. Van den Hengel; candy, Mrs. •G, Reynolds; tea :tables, Mrs. J. Meagher and Mrs. J. McConnell; decorating, Miss 1f. Fortune and Mrs, J, Maloney. DUBLIN The December meeting of the Dublin C2tL sub -division of the OWL The fire brigade was called to was held on Monday evening at the home of James Bannerman, 8.30 to the Continuation School. Tuckersmith, two miles east of The President opened the meet- Seaforth, about 4 mm. Tuesday ing with the League prayer and for overheated stove pipes. There es hymn was sung." The minutes was no damage. of the previous sleeting and the treasurer's- report were approv UNITED CHURCH NEWS ed. Mrs.'Holland read the corres- There was a splendid response' •pondence. Donations will be sent to the annual White Gift Service to Father Flannery program at by the Church School and the London, Sacred Heart program, anembers of the congregation. The Diocesan Scholarship and West - combined service of worship tea- minter Hospital. Christmas bas- tureci a special program in which kets will be made up and sent to the ,Junior Choir took the lead the sick and shutins. The guest in the singing of well known ear- speaker, bion. Sinclair of Strat ols and hymns. For their first ford, a member of St. John Am - number they sang a carol, "On bulance Corps, gave a very in - Their Way" and the second num- teresting talk on the value of ber was a solo by Sharon Medic- knowing first aid methods in cas- tle],"Let's .Keep the Christ in es of emergencies. If enough la- -Christmas." Miss Phyllis Bryans dies are interested a class will read a Christmas story for the be ar.anged for a First Aid and younger members of the congre- Home Nursing Care in January. gation entitled, "If I had not A vote of thanks was tendered come." The minister spoke on the Mrs. Sinclair and a gift present - subject, "The Wohnler of Christ- ed by Mrs. Butters. The enter - Inas" and took his text from tainment of the evening consist - Luke 2: 18, "And all that heard ed of a solo "Silver Bells" by An - it wondered. gela Duclsarme• A plane solo by The White Gifts have been Nancy Kelly "Christmas Chimes" packed and sent to the United and a reading, "Legend of the Church Depot in Sudbury to help Magi Gifts" by Cecelia Feenea% make a happier Christmas for the Father Lynch gave a short talk families affected by the long and the meeting was adjourned strike at INCO. with the singing of "0 Canada" The Young People's Fellowship and "God Save The Queen". A held a very successful meeting on lunch was served by the ladies Sunday evening after the regular in charge - worship service. There were over eery. and Mrs. Wells in Buffalo 20 members present. The meeting for the weekend. opened with the singing of a .Miss :Shirley Horan, of Brant - number of. Christmas carols. In ford with Mr. and Mrs. Fergus the business session it was decide Horan. ed to assist the Presbytery Young Mrs. Fergus Stapleton, Alias People's Project in sending a Kathleen Stapleton in Detroit. White Gift to the Indian Mission firs. Frank 'Evans in London. School at Morley, Alberta, with a Mr, Neil and Ricky Stapleton donation of $10. of St. Jeromes I-Iigh School at The members of the C.G.I.T. their homes. are busy this week preparing for their annual CANDLE LIGHT service to be presented at the evening worship on Sunday, Dec. 14th. Members of the congrega- tion are invited to come out and support the girls. The Holy Child" — a beauti- ful Christmas Cantata will be presented by the choir on Christ- mas Sunday night at 7 p.m. Do not miss this musical treat. -Sermon for Sunday morning will be "Christ's Coming, a many splendered Miracle." Kippers East Institute held a ST. COLUMBAN euchre -and dance in Hensall Theturkey hinge- held in the:Town Hall on Friday evening, Parish hall en Monday evening, There were 19 tables of euchre was attended by over two bund- in play and H. Noris' Orchestra supplied the red people. Tho turkey winners thmusic. The draw by were as follows: tars. Wilf. Chas— se, Mitchell; Stan Watson, Mit- 1st, Frank VarleJ, 2nd Joan Sin- eked, (two) ; Bill Austin, Sea- Sin- clair, 3rd, Mrs. er John R. Cooper. forth, (two) ; Alphonse Cronin, Died , YQ'tc (Jha-r Thos. Kale, Lenita Staples, GMT- AIIs, last Chart he received is Boyd, Mrs. Wilf McQuaid, Rus• word last week of the death of rel Smith, Ed Dick, Carl Leon- her sister, Mrs. Dr. W. Y. Corey hardt, Geo. Leonhardt, Martin of Vancouver, the fernier Jessie MalonMaloney. The special games by, Jamieson, daughter of the late e Coyne, Leonard and Ryan and Mr. and Mrs. James Jamnieson of Mrs. A. Cronin, .Share -the -wealth Iirneofield. She is survived by 4 game: Bill Austin. The door sisters: Mrs. W. T. Adams, Van-. prizes were won by Richard es Mrs. Dr. J. J. Corey of Downey, Mrs. Louis O'Reilly and Danvor, Colorado-; sibs. Dr. Card ey, Mrrdt, Armstrong of Tara and ]Vets. W. Charters of Tuckersmttlh, also by KIPPEN Mr, and Mrs. Eddie Taylor of Stratford, their son and daugh- ter-in-law, Mr. and 'Mrs. Terry Taylor of Kitchener were week- end guests of Mrs. Robert Dins- dale and Miss Mabelle Whiteman. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Priestap and family of Mitchell visited on Sunday afternoon with the Tat- ter's father, Mr. R. Thomson. Mr. and Mrs. Elston Dowson spent a day in Blyth recentb•. • one daughter and two sons. In- BRUCEFiELD terment was in Vancouver. Brumfield Fire Brigade was Mr. and Mrs. Nelson I•loocl and called out last week when fire Jana spent Saturday hi Stoat. broke out in Mr. SherIoclt Keyes' 'ford. dwelling at Varna. Although &Mise Jean Hyde, nurse -in -train - the fire was well under control ing at Oshawa General 'Hospital before their arrival, the firemen and who has affiliated with time stated that eonsidera.ble damage Sick Children's Hospital in Tor- wassclone t0 the .contents of the onto the past three months, visit - house and there was extensive asi her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A, smoke damage. Hytle for e few days $64,679 Gas Line .Assam. for Tucksmth Tuckersmith taxpayers will benefit from the Union Gas Com- pany main transmission line through the township by an as- sessmeut of $63,177.00, according to word received this week :b4' Assessor W. P. Roberts. Assess- ment on the distribution line in Egmondvilie is $1,301.°69. GROUP 4 'W. A. The ,Christmas meeting of. Group 4 was held Dec. 2 at the home of Mrs. Horner Hunt and was preceded by a pot luck sup per. Mrs. Harold Wilson opened the meeting with a poem and a Christmas carol was sung. Mrs. Mc•Quaig read the scripture and led in prayer. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were gi- ven and the roll called. The col• lection, talent money and sun- shine bags were taken. A large attendance at the general W.A. meeting in the ,afternoon on Dec. 10th is requested. Members of the church are asked to save stamps. These are to be cut, not torn from envelopes and left on the Church Sunday School win- dow sill. Anyone wishing to send away used Christmas cards are to bring them to the March group meeting. Mrs. WeetcoLt moved that cards and stamps be punk a:eed for the use of the card con- venor, ,Mrs. Jean Dill was in charge of the program. Gloria Carter played 3 selections on the as cordion. Mrs. Howard Wilson read a Christmas poem. Mrs, Westcott react a story "The Tree that Trimmed Itself", and gave a Christmas prayer. Another carol was sung and a Christmas poem was read by Mrs. Wright. Then new members were wel- comed_anct invited to attend oth- er. meetings. Mrs. Pollard thank- ed those who had taken part in the program and -bias. Hunt for the use of her holne. She expres- sed the regret of the members that we are losing \•Irs. Hunt from our group, Mrs. Hunt re plied that she would be pleased to have group 4 return to her dome for a meeting at any time. Mrs. Hudson moved that a vote of thanks be extended to those who have driven members to meetings during the year. CONSTANCE Mrs. Clarence Mellroy of Shel- brook, Seek., and Mrs. Frank Steele of Kelso, Sask., are visiting with their mother, :llirs. Jewitt Sr., and with their brothers, the Messrs. Wm, and Wilbur Jewitt and families, Mrs, M, Jewitt Sr., who had spent the past 10 weeks in Scott Memorial hospital, Seaforth, is now at the home of her son lir. and Mrs, Wm. Jewitt. Mrs. Arnold Colclough has re- turned home after spending the past two menthe with her moth- er and family in her homeland. Germany. -firs, Whitehouse returned to make her home with 31r. and Airs. 1 -toward Preszeator after spending the past foto months with relatives in Toronto. Miss Ilelen Mrlllwain of Strat- ford Nursing School spent a few days this past week with her parents, Mr. and airs• Geo. Me - Mr, and Mrs. Wilbur Jewitt, Mrs. C. •McElroy and Mrs. P. Steele visited Sunday with Mr. and 31re. John Main of Forest and other relatives at Warwick. Airs, Afellroy and Mrs. Steele re- mained for t< few days to visit among relatives and friends. Rev. J. T. White of Londesbora was taken last Friday' to Victoria Hospital, London. We all wish him a speedy recovery. Friends and neighbours are sorry to learn that Air. Ellwood Clarke of London ('formerly of this section) is in St, Joseph's Hospital, London, with a heart condition. Mr, and MIrs. Bert Riley, Mr, Ross Riley and daughter, Crom- arty, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frani: Riley. ItIr. and Mrs. Chas. Glanville arid Wayne of Crediton visited Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. II.I Preszeator and family, BRUCEFiELD Mr, Harvey Taylor was an honored guest at the Co -Op din- ner held in Toronto last week. Mr. Ray McNeil also attended. Dr. Wm. Ailcenhead, Toronto, was a recent guest with his sist- er, Mrs. J, B. Baird. Mr. and Mrs, Wally Bain and John, 'Stratford, spent Sunday with Mrs. Bain's parents, 111'. and firs. Lorne Wilson, Robert Mustard spent the weekend with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Alex Mustard. bir. and Mrs. Geo. Griffith and family, Stratford, spent Sunday with relatives in the. village. S. S. No. 3, Tucicersntith will hold their Christmas concert on Friday evening, Dec. 1201. Mr, and Mrs. Win. Murdoch el Hamilton visited with MI. iV.1:ur- doclh's parents, IIr. and ales, .5. R. Murdoch. The many friends of Mr. Robt, Allen ,Jr. wish to congratulate him on being chosen the World's 1 -lay Champion. HENSALL Mr.. and Mrs, Wm. Smith, Jane and Scott spent the weekend with relatives in Marlette, Mich. Mr. Geo. Thompson of London visited recently with his sister and brother -in law Mr. and biers. Charles Fiford, Health Officer Reviews Rabies The following statement has been issued to all municipal cauncils in Iluron County by .the county health unit: Rabies has now been confirm- ed here in 10 cases for the red fox and one heifer. You will be pleased to learn, therefore, that the Health of Animals Division of the Canada Department of Agriculture is -making immedi- ate arrangements to commence vaccination clinics, Howiek Township with cur- rently the Highest incidence of rabies in the County, will re- ceive the first clinics. Dr. J. C. MacLennan, County inspector for the Division, has suggested that the rest of the municipali- ties begin to consider possible locations for setting up the clin- ics. It has been customary to op- erate from three or Your centres in a township, having in mind that any dog owner would be within about six miles radius of a clinic. It is also essential that the clinic location should have electrical outlets to operate the sterilizers. While the health of Animals Division is responsible for pub- licity about the clinics (posters, advertising), and provides the vaccine and veterinary services at no charge, they would appre- ciate two or three volunteers (men or women) for each clinic to assist in rbception and clerical detail, Each municipality will be con- tacted in person by the Health of Animals Division to confirm pla- ces and dates of Clinics., Please bear in mind that the vaccination is only a secondary measure in the attempt to con- trol rabies, and protect the pub- lic. More important is the tie-up of dogs and if your municipality has not already clone so, you are urged both by the Health of Ani- mals Division and the Board of Health to exercise this control under local by-law. Some by-laws evidently are worded so that re- straint is actually in force at all times, except under favorable conditions when it can be lifted by proclamation of the Head of Local Council. The authority for the by-law is obtained from the Dog Tax and Livestock Protec- tion Act. Another matter has come to the attention of the Board and that is that some fox bounty claimants are removing the ears from their animals and disposing of the carcasses by simply plac- ing them in tate municipal dump. This practice is dangerous and must cease, Please encourage all bounty claimants to take every precaution in protecting the pub- lic. Carcasses should be inciner- ated or burled. it is suggested that periodic inspection of your dump by your Road Superintend- ent or his staff would assist in peeping hazard here to a mini- mum. 1\'Mile information rail he laid against known offenders in this regard, it is metre important that the municipality give first thmhht to fast disposal of any carcasses so fnt111(1. As you are aware unless the owner ]e known, the charges for disposal usually fall upon the municipal- ity, and most find it cheaper to use their own employees.—R. 11. Altus, a1.1)„ D.P.H., Medical Offi- cer of iaealth. GROUP W. st, As has been the custom for several years our December meet- ing took the form of a Pot -lack supper which was held at Mrs, W. Leemings, Gladys Thompson was in charge of the meeting which opened by singing a verse of hymn 51, followed by the Lord's Prayer repeated in un] - son. Routine business was car- ried out, readings were given in- terspersed by the singing of Christmas hymns, A four part reading "The Nativity" was giv- en by Miss Thompson Mrs. Sa- vauge, Airs, Moffat and Miss Sin- clair. Airs, Dundee gave a read- ing on Christmas lights and their significance. Miss Sinclair gave one on "The Cobbler and his Guests" and Miss Thompson closed with a reacting "The In- side of Christmas". The meet- ing closed with the singing of two verses of hymn 53 after which the Mizpah Benediction eves repeated in unison. KIPPEN Mlr, and firs, .5. R. McLean of Barrie visited over the weekend with -lir. and Mrs. Allan John- stone, _Mrs, Ted Taylor returned home from Clinton hospital a few clays ago much improved in health, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love enter- tained members of their family at a dinner at Armstrong's Res- taurant, Exeter, on Monday even- ing on the 'occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary. CROMARTY Miss Pat Spence of Mitchell spent the weekend with Miss Margaret Ann Wallace. 31r. and Mrs. John Chessell, of .Mitchell 'visited on Sunday with 'sir and airs. Lloyd Sorsdahl. hiss Marilyn Sorensen and friend of Georgetown visited over the weekend with Air. and A115 J. Ramsey. air, Ernie Lnxtan ie visiting with This niece, Mrs. Lloyd Sors- clahl. Itr. James .Dalrymple has gone $1.50 a Year ad(,ir",iwnuu,n,i"uuin,h"nus",nu...unnu,"nn,,,nu"mu, unu„n nunw unn. , ynna,u 8 exquisite models in yellow or white. 17 jewels From X3975 "1 $59,50 Came incr.i' that $ULOtr difference! SANTAUGE'S JEWELLERY GIFTS - FINE CIIINA Seaforth ryl,,,n"Innunn,Ur"nu„r,n",rrn„r„Ir,,,,1e,an,,,ual„r,iii sun 9„,N,nu,„,„r,,,,"a,,,,„r,,,,a",u,i,,,0 to spend the winter with his. sis- the lwu•pose ari pinging the ter and brother-in-law, \In and hymn. 14: mu 74 was sun, and Mrs. Albert Hey, Tisanes Road. Linn Haney read the scripture \Its. Wm. Hulley and Labs followed by a :,racer. 1s,Soti.; daughter of Waal Milton are i;n:er, read an lnttreatin.: spending this week at the home "The \c l.i Tree” c ,id Mary Ann of her parents, air. and Mrs. .t. F„1: r, '55,:x1 tTic it l tion Jad Ramsey.. fit,1 V,rso of 1 5n 0 ",1; was rime=', 31any relatives and friends itr. SeinIde er.ct r u h _rr. an lranl this di.trict attended the the meaning nine ,.f each of the b„nks funeral of the late Rev. R, (l. me, of the bilee bilewhich will be lurili• . Kay of Thamtsr'ord, which took so dr a s,d :a our neat n .etlnt place at the. Presbyterian Church The toll eall was answered by in Ingersoll on Friday. many girls and in t,ut bit mess Several -members of the '\\'MS period we di cussed our Vesper and the Marion Ritchie Anxil-_ Service on Dee. 14th and Carol lary of Cromarty were in at- singing before t'hristnmas, lire tendance at the special meeting closed with "Tat„". held in Caren Church, Exeter. err 'rhnraclay-, when -hiss Dorothy Douglas, on furlough from her work as ml sionary in Formosa. was the guest spealcer. Rev. R. 0. McKay-, 81,. a form- er moderator of the Toronto and IKingston Presbyterian Synod and at one time minister of the Cromarty Presbyterian Church, died in Belleville Hospital an Tuesday. lie also served churches at Alvinston Dresden, Walker- ton, Woodbridge, Tiverton and Prince Albert, Sask. Mr. .McKay, a Mason, retired in Thamesford in 19:12 after nearly 50 years in the ministry. Ne graduated from the 'University of Toronto in 1903 and from Knox College in 1906. His first wife, the former Elizabeth Scott of Cromarty died in 1946. Ile is survived by his second wife, the former Lulu Merritt; a daughter airs. R. D. Taylor of Belleville; a son, Dr. A. S. ht Kay of Houston. Texas: two sisters, Miss Grace McKay of Thamesford and Mrs. 1\'. Owen of Electric. two brothers. William Meltay of Thamesford and Calvin of Woodstock. There are also five grandchildren. Funeral service was held at ingersoll Presbyterian Church nn Friday with Rev. D. T. Evans of Ingersoll in charge. Burial was made in Staffa Cemetery. EGMONDVILLE Stuart N. Keys of Orillle. spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Nelson Keyes. Mr, Jack Brown, of Brantford. was a Sunday visitor with Mr. and airs. Ilugh McLachlan, ,.lies, Robert Boyce has return, ed from a two-week visit with friends in Detroit. The Egmondville Y.P.B. held a regular meeting on Sunday' even- ing Dec. 7th. In the dcvntinnal part of the meeting, Marjorie Papplo road this scripture and Dorothy Bnyee led in prayer. The speaker 01' the evening was 110. Semple who discussed Bible Study. The group is planning a night of bowling at Goderich on Saturday evening, Pec, 13511. We opened our regular meet- ing last Wednesday by repeating WALTON Mr. and Mrs. Ken Ritchie and Larry of lttn(nch'iile vi; ited with Mrs. E. I,nnie on Saturday. MPs. Fern latter:am has re- t itrned e-turned home aiter spending 1hree weeks with friends in Toronto. The December meeting of the 1C. I. will be held in the hell on Thursday evening, Dec. 181h. The roll rail will be answered with a rale donation for shutins. A competition will be held for the most original table centre. Gifts will be exchanged by the mem- bers. Hostesses will be firs. Mar- garet Humphries, Mrs. G. Wil- liamson, Mrs. H. Willie/neon, Mrs. R. Travis and Mrs. D. Bu chanan. Mr. Joseph llacltwell is ill at the hone of his daughter. airs. Don Cray, Stratford. Murray Mills of. Brantford spent the weekend with his par- ents,. 31r, and firs. Earl Mills. HULLETT On Dec. Sth 24 adults of "ire side Farm Forum -tet at Name of 31r, and firs. Geo Ii Bart, Tho topic was management train- ing. All thought that the fairm- ehe require more help with their itroblenhs. With changing tines new problems are always arriv- ing and more information is re- quired. 1\'e should accept all available: assistance. 7Ce prefer heti) from farm associations or farm chubs. We should not ex- itect too much hell) friuu govern- -lent. Mr. Arthur Bolton, assi.st- ant Agr. Rep. of Heron was the special guest. and gave assistance and information. Hugh Flynn in- vited the group for next week. The curb e pr]ze winners were: games. Mrs, H. Taylor, felt llo a 1; lone hands, Iles. Jo:. Rab- ux•k and J C. B beer c. Consola- tion, Mrs. Bcrt lioggort, Icon Be- HENSALL Mr, and Airs. Clarence Billing and son of Sarnia visited last week with the foriner's parents, Mr, anti Iles. Wilbert Tlilling.