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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1940-01-11, Page 1Never once sine e the world hegan Hee elle suit ever once stopped shining, - 'lis face very often we could not set', .And WE grumbled at his inconstancy; Pat the clouds were really to blame, not be. trot behind their he was shining. e Seatorth iEURCN COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER And .so behind life's darkest clouds Owl's love is always shining. We veil it at tamers with our faithless fears And darken our sight with our fool- ish tears; Hut in time: the atmosphere always clears. For His love le always shining. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 62, No. 2 SI) FORTH. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1940 $1 a year. 22 LBS. PURITY FLOUR Value 80c 1 DAIRY PML Value 65c All For $ 1 >r05 SWEET PICKLES -- 27 oz. jar 25c IDEAL CATSUP- Large ATSUP- L r e Bottle a 9 18c FORK & BEANS - 3 Cans 25c GOOD HUMOR BREAKFAST CEREAL. 25c pack TODDY, with sample tin - All For 40c PRUNES, Choice and Meaty- 3 ibs. 25c OLD CHEESE, Real Sharp - 25c Ib. TOMATO JUICE, 3 tins 25c GOLDEN BANTAM CORN- 2 Tins 19c MCLAREN GELATINE ... lOe pack STAON STOVE POLISH.,.. 15c Tin LANTERN GLASSES - 2 for 25c LAMP GLASSES, 2 for 25c CASTILE SOAP, 12 cakes . , , . , 25c IVORY SOAP- 3 large cakes 25c CASTLE FLOOR WAX - 25c tin DYSTER SHELL- . 1.10 cwt, A. C. RoutIetIe Phone 166 (ICI�JR. 'coag a A7aE SOtIhiUFJ(8 l SDttp CAMFDRT ES L. BOX �. Northside United Church Rev, 14. V. Workman, Minister. 11 a.m, "The Modern Mediator," 2.30 pan, Sunday School. 7 p•ni• Christian Encouragement, Wed., Jan, 17 --Annual Congrega- tional ;Meeting. Seaforth Reappoints TOWN COMMITTEES Presbyterian Church Rev. Httgh Jack, Minister, Morning subject, "The Word of Man and the Word of God." Evening subject, "Toward the Sun Rising." S.S. at 10 a.m. Attend the week of prayer services. at 8 p.m. Town Officials Inaugural Session of Seaforth Town i Townships Hold CYCLONE LEAGUE DRAW WILL BE SAME FOR 1940 UP HOCKEY SCHEDULE Nomination for North Ward council Monday morning School Trustee Set for Jan. The first -meeting of the council for 16th to Fill Vacancy. 1940 was held b1 the council room at 11 o'clock, Monday morning. January The sleeting of the town council Sth. The following elected members adjourned from Monday morning to having made the required declaration i all with 8 p.m. was held 10 the town h or office, took their seats: all members present Mayor J, J. Cliff presided. Minutes of the morning meeting were read by Clerk D. H. Wilson and approved. ing, Chas. Holmes, R. (1. Parke, Frank Communications were read from Sills. 1i, E. Smith. the following; Seaforth Band, giving The meeting opened with a service tinanclal statement; applications from conducted by Rev. Dr, Hurrard. The Kitchener and Stratford accountants; minutes of the last meeting were read Ontario Good Roads' Aas'n requesting and confirmed, membership; letter of appreciation of On Motion of Councillors M. A. sympathy during^ their bereavement Heid and J. E. Keating, the whole front Mrs, W. A, Crich and is roily; enttucit formed the striking commit. - Ontario Municipal Ass'n requesting tee to strike the standing committees membership; Association of Rural for the year and report to council. Municipalities. The striking cmtnnittew reported Dr. F. 3. Burrows, 31.0.1, present- that the standing committees for 19411 ed bis report, showing the following he the same as 1539 and this report. statistics; Total pOpulation 1771; was adopted, births 81 (18 local; 4 still -births); Finance committee- -Reid. Kentiug, deaths 56 (36 local, no maternal). Smith, Bylaw No. 4111 teas passed to seta Street t-onunittee---Holmes. Scott. data' for another meeting to nominate Keating, candidates for north ward represc.ut• Property committee -.-Sills, Smith. ative nn Ole public• school board. No Parke. candidate in the north ward qualified Fire and Water tntnntittee, Parke, fallowing ibe regular nomination smith. :item. meeting, Nomtintttiarts for this office Relief committee-_ Semi will be received by Clerk D. H, Wit- anis son at the town hall on Tuesday. Jan. Court of Revision-- Mayor ('111(1'. 16 tram 7.30 to 3.311 p.m, sort it a vote Reeve Scott., ('ouneillors Smith, Parke, is necessary it will be on Jan. Keating. Mayor, John J. rang. Reeve, John H, Scott. Councillors, M. A. Reid, J, 10. Kent - St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev, Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m.. "The Epiphany." 7 p.m. "Samuel the Prophet." Sunday School at 10 a.m. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, 10 aim„ Sunday School. 11 a.m. "The Tenacity of God's Love.' • 7 p.m„ "The Usable Presence of God in our Ln es." Holmes, 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Crieh's On motion of F. Sills and C. Ilolmes vacant store with R. E. Bright as D. (itis Ctnnell extended the season's R, 0. and John Cummings, poll clerk. greetings to the ineoning council for only. n' the north ward n t y -e •s for for electors I t toe 'Township of Tue1y r,ntith , The north ward is polling sub -diva- 19.4(1 and expressed tine hope that the stuns 1 and 2.. Only elector's in the same cordial relations that have been north ward will be petniitted to move attained between the two bodies in and 1eeolld candidates at the lnomfnt- the past will be continued. atfon meeting, but the candidates 011 notion of R. G. Parke and 1+'. may be from any w'a'd, Sills, Inerting adjaurnrd to meet at Hy -law 430 of 1940 appointing the s o'clock p.m. following officers, employees and sta- tutory representatives: David H. RED CROSS SOCIETY wikon, town clerk and relief officer, HOLD ANNUAL MEETING 3450; David H. Wilson, town trees- Al the tannnai meeting of the Sett• nrer, 3250; William Ament, assessor forth Branch of the Red Cross Society and assistant tax eOliectcr, 320Qu0: held 00 Friday evening, JAW, lith; ail S. W. Archibald, town engineer; Het• officers, committees, advisory board titer Snell, chief constable. 370.00 per and auditors were re-elected with the month; A. W. Dick, fire brigade exceptionof the President. SL's. L, chief. 375: John Currie. assistant cot- 11. ('lose was elected president to fill sialic and street foreman; 355 per the vacancy caused by the resigna- moutl>; John Currie, sanitary inspect - tion of Mrs. H. J. Gibson. Mrs. Gibson or, and inspector under the weed con- was named Honorary President, trot act and fruit tree control act, From Oct. 13111 to (late the follow - 310 per month; H. G. Mehr, town sol - Ing articles have been sent to 'Zed leiter, 3100; John ManTavish and Cross headquarters in Toronto ----496 Miss Hazel Reid, town auditors, pairs sock( e8 sweaters 106 pairs $37.50 each; Helmer Snell, tax col - McKillop Charge Bethel 10.80 a.m. Annual meeting Friday, Jan. 13th at 2 p.m. Caves, Winthrop. 2 pan. Annual :meeting, Thursday, Jan. 18th. Duff's, 3.80 p.m, Annual meeting Monday, Jan, 15th at 2 o'clock. Rev. R. W. Craw. Minister. LADIES' GUILD Tine Ladies' Guild of St. Thomas' Church held their monthly meeting in the parish hall on Tuesday after- noon foe a joint meeting with the W. A. After the business on hand bad been taken care of plans were tirade for a euchre to be held in the parish hall Friday, Jan. 26 at 8.30 p.m. The meeting was closed with prayer, GUIDES MEET The weekly, meeting of the Sea - Girl Guides was held of Thursday last, Jan, lltb. The meeting as usual opened with the breaking of the flag. A new idea concerning the volt call was introduced by the captainand will be put into use in future meet- ings. It was decided to begin practice for the concert to. .raise money for the Girl Guides on Feb, 2. After a de- lightful game of French tag the meet- ing closed with taps.`' lector and poll and dog and street oiling taxes; Thomas Storey, pound - keeper and setIvenger, 360 per month and free house; Dr, F. S. Harburn, V.S., member of local board of health; Samuel Hanna, Wm.Morri- son, Robert Scarlett, fence viewers; ;Liss . Mabel Turnbull, Rev, Dr. Bur- ford. members of Public Library Board; Dr, E. A. RleMaste', member of collegiate hoard; A. 111. Hudson, assistant to the Clerk and Treasurer. 3260 per annum: medical officer of health, Dr. F. J. Burrows, $1110 per annum. Report of the limners: (-uulniittee: II. H. Wilson, 35,3,33; A. M. Hud - eon, 321.36; H. Snell, 3711; J. Currie. 36(1; 'r. Storey. 331); W. H O'Dell, 9111.75: Municipal World, $4.55; R. J. Lovell Co., 61c; Woodstock Lamp, 90c; Keeslakes, 36.45; 3. E. Keating, pharmacy, 93.15; D, H. Wilson, cash relief, 387.45; Wm. Montgomery, 328.30; Holmes -Scott, that the finance committee he nuthorized to conthnte tine pre -payment tax plan, which has been in vogue. in 1940. Reid -Keating, that the Mayor and Treasure' be authorized to maintain the bank accounts of the town with the Canadian Bank of Commence, Sea- fnt'th branch: all cheques, withdraw- als, notes, etc.. to be signed jointly and that the Treasurer be authorized to deposit for the credit of the town only, any cheques. cash, et.c., and to arrange, settle balances- and certify all hooks and accounts between the. town and the said bank, MINSSTERi1AL ASSOCIATION TO MEET MONDAY The Seaforth and District Minister- ial AesoCiation will hold its regular meeting in St. Thomas' parish hall, Seaforth, on Monday, January 15th at 2 p.m. Papers will be presented by Captain Dougall and Rev. J. R. Peters. 311 minister's of the town and district are cordially invited; Inaugural Meetings Expect To Provide Some Good Hockey -Met At Hensel] Tuckersi'nith, McKillop and Hib----- bert Appoint Their Officials The annual terming of the (,chine pp l e'rgn teas held in .Heiman on wed. for 1940. Destiny eve0llg when a large repre- sentation of lite participating ('111bs Tuckeramlth Council- were present. The council elect for the 'Township 1 Two new teamsLevan and Dtash • wood,(rteredthe' league. RI W. Tet - a 1-oTuckersmith for 1940, fulfilledit eh Crediton, was named president, I diel' obligations by attending at the ctounc11 chamber, in Seaforth, on Monday, Jan. 8th, each e tbsc:rihing to the declaration of office, which consti- tutes the last requirement, in order to snake them a fully legalised gov- erning body, after whie:h ceremony Rev. Mr. Bremner, who was present, complimented the council in obtain- ing the, confidence of the people, as expressed in an election by acclama- tion, and implored divine guidance Por them in all their deliberations, and that Gott may bless them, their enactments, and the people 'whom they serve, during the coming year. A very pleasing expression of t11e "entente cordial" was received by the count.il. from the (-pencil of Seaforth in the form of a motion. "Moved by to, S. Sills, seconded by Chas. Hol- mes, that this council extend the sea- son's greetings to the incoming coun- cil of the Township o1' Tuckerstnith, and that the lama cordial relations that have obtained between the two bodies in the )last may be ('olltitttted," The council unanimously joined iu an exchange of greeting and heartily endorsed the sentiment expressed in the motion, the officials concurring. The minutes of Dec. 1515 were read and tdopted. The following °Metals were appointed for 1949, the salaries ( g r Rain. Dal- rymple, w ,1.. R to be the sant(. n in 1. road superintendent; Dr. t'oiquhoun, )medic -al health officer; W. P. Thompson, member board of health; ;John Earle, sanitary iuspeet- or; 3a1*nes Love and Arthur I''ittlay- son, atilito•s: W. S. lirnartfnot., weed inspector. '1'he Clerk was iustl•ncted to prepare bylaws eonlirming the shove typo' ntmen ts, aIso a bylaw eon - firming tine reapp0iutmeut of ponied keepers, fence viewers, and stock val- uers, to he the sante as last year. Ale drew I3, 13e11 was appointed delegate to (Mend the convention of 1(01al SlunicipalitIes Association on Feb. 211 good attendance. Some interesting and 21 in Toronto, and that member- New Yea's resolutions were given in ship fee of $5.00 be paid. The date of ;lustreing flay roll 011(1. A lnane(ai the future monthly meetings was statement was gSveu and a motion changed from the last Saturday anti other officers are see'eta1y treasurer, Gerald Smith Crediton; 05ecutite ?rank 1.,augfod, Frank C>eeeh, Exeter; W. Palmer, creation"; Stan Tudor, Henstall; A. \Witt, Dash- wood. The schedule is as follows: Jan. 9 Lucas at. Exeter .tan 9 Dashwood at Crediton Jan. 11 Crediton at Dasltwnnd Jan. 12. Exeter et. Hensel' Jan. 16 111.•110111 at Exeter .la.n. 11. Levan at Crediton Jan. 38 Hensall 1t Dashwood Jae. 22, Crediton at li •((sell leis. 22Fleeter at Lucie]. Jan. 24, Exeter at Dashwood' Jan. 24. Levan at 11etsall Jan. 29. Hensel) at Cnetlitnn Jan. 29. Dashwood at laxeter Jan. 31.. Levan at Dashwood. "ell h Exeter at Crediton Feb i Hensall at. Latent Feb t 1);,ehwot>d at Lncatr Feb 12. ('redlton aat Exeter Feb. 12. Dashwood at Imennt Feb. 1.1. Crediton at. Levan LOGAN-STOREY A quiet wedding took place at St. Andrew's 'Presbyterian ('hutch, liit- (tettet% at three o'clock on Saturday afternoon when Miss Martha Mary Storey, (laughter of Mr, and Mts. Thema:: Storey, Seaforth, was united iu n areiage to Mt, Alvte James Logan. sort of Mr. and Mrs: Jolts Logan of 13russels. Rev. Finlay Stewart officiated The bride wore a moss green erepo dress with nnatcb- l' was aft ud i c cc .shite.,s . She tot; .� Miss Stella Hildebrand, wearing a woollen afternoon dress in maroon Motile with tttatciting accessories, Mr. Delbert Kutghtley was the best man. Later the bride and bridegroom lett on a. boneyutonr to Windsor anti lle- troit, REV. HUGH JACK SPEAKS AT JUNIOR W.I. MEETING 'rho Jatnun'y meeting of the ,Junior Women's Institute was held at the home of 51rs. Frank Kling with a of remade that the proceeds of the Oftoh(u' IT WOULD MAKE THE WHOLE 1 YEAR HAPPY FOR HER each mouth to the 1h'st Saturday so euchre be given to the Rett Cross. It that all accounts of the past month was decided to give the usual done - might be in the hands of the conned tion to the tuberculosis feud. in the before meeting, the next meeting to absence or Sirs. Nixon. Sirs. Goadie be on Satm'day, Feb. .ret u.t. 2 p.m. took charge of the program on Petite. and International Relationships. An interesting paper on the motto, "God give as wisdom in the coming days." was given by Sirs. Jas. M. Scott Rev. Hugh ,lack, the speaker for the afternoon, gave alt inspiring address on World 110011itione today, stressing the need of peace education and expressing his conviction that world peace is not an idle dream. Mra. W. 11. Hay. the delegate to the London eonveltion, gave a very help- ful and comprehensive report. A demonstration on reproving stains was. given by Mrs. Wilfred Coleman. Sirs. Oltltlelcl ellen moved a vote of thanks to the h 01151111 and speaker. Gori Save the King was sung :and lunch was served. pillow cases, 116 abdominal band- Bylaw No, 1 authorizing Ole borrow - ages, 504 triangular bandages, 16 ins of 324,000 from the Canadian hospital gowns, 21 Hampton pads, 48 Bank of Commerce was passed, and T bandages, 72 bed pads, 12 pneu- also bylaw No, 3 providing for an ex- penditure of 310,000 nu roads for 1940. The council decided to dispense with the services of the relief hoard for 1940, the council to act in at advlsoy capacity in the administration of re- lief in future. The Clerk was instruct- ed to secure 8 subscriptions to the mania jackets. Treasurer's report:: Receipts Bal. in bank from old Red Cross, 34.64; members' fees, 3110,00; donations, 34(15.79; theatre night, 347.811; refound on needles, 45c; receipts from Red Cross drive, $2587.80. Total 32169.45. Expenditures -- Paid for stamps. Municipal World for council and oft( - 33,00; Stewart Bt'os.. 3241.05; E. J. vials. The appointment of an assessor McTavish, 373.23; S. Slinau, 32,81; was postponed as the council are 0011- .1. F. Carlin, Beechwood, 311.35; Gord- on McKay & Co., Toronto, 36.85; Can. Not. Express. 85e; Beattie Bros., 311e; Wm, Montgomery, 31,25; Tbonipi;or's Book Store 31.55; campaign expense, 39.45; airs. Neil, for needles, 45c; campaign exp. 32.31; Can, Red Cross, Ont Division, 3433.54; bal. in bank, 33373.19. Tota1-$3162.48, 31000 has since been sentto the Ontario headquarters. . Donations since last publication, St, Colunlban C. W. L., 330.00; Lady Bowles, 322.00; Mrs. J. M. Scott 31.00; Ladies of .L.O,L., $10.00; Girls' Ath. Assoc., 310; Collegiate Institute Pupiis, 34.15; Rebekah Lodge, $36.55; 3 Canadian Legion Bingo parties, 332.04; S.S. No. 7, McKillop, 331.00. The members of the Red Cross So- ciety would greatly appreciate having any nurses who are free to do so re- port to the work rooms in Carnegie Library on Friday afternoons to as- sist with malting surgical dressings,. GIRLS' BRANCH MEET The regular meeting of the Girls' Branch of the W.A. of St. Thomas' Church was held at the hone of Mrs. A. W, Moore. The meeting opened with prayer. Business was diet dis- cussed and it was moved that a sleigli ride party be held ou Tuesday, :ian. 1615. Lunch was served and games enjoyed, The meeting closed with leerr,.P. McLaughlin, R. C. Dodds, Ed prayer. Davidson, William Some'vi%le, 3. R. tempiating -clanging the period of assessment from. Whiter to summer. believing this time as inure suitable for the purpose. The following ac- counts were pad: E. 1'. Chesney. tress, statement, 310.110: Cliff Watson, hall for nomination_ 3.4.00; relief sup- plies, 352,70; relief fuel, 541.51; relief rent, 313.00; Municipal Wald. suub- seeigitions, 38.15'; NI. A. Reid, snsui once prem, 31.00; salaries and post- age, 350.00,-D. F. McGregor, Clerk, McKillop Council The' township council of McKillop held their statutory meeting on Mon- day at the Carnegie Library in Sea - forth and appointed the following officials for 1940: Clerk, John Me - Nay; collector, George McKee; 01101' tors, Monteith & IVlontietb, C.A.. Stratford; sanitary inspector, David Boyd; school attendance officer, Geo. Eaton; drainage inspector, Charles Regele; weed Inspector,. Frank Stor- ey; road superintendent; William J, R4an1ey, The appohntnie t of a0 assessor was laid over. Patrolmen -Louis McGrath, Henry Klebet', John Shea, George H. Leefhardt, Joseph Murray, Calvin Hitler, Thomas Scott, Roy Patrick, Wm. T. Dodds, Russell Barrows, John Powell, Vincent Labe, Thomas Hunt, John L. Malone, Percy Smith, Finlay MCKerche•, \Milian AV AUGE S 6 Jeweller and Optometrist I Opposite Post Office, Seatortla JUNPOR FA TOE ASGOOD START The openitu, gene: of the junior 1',unur brtrkt) lrtsuc ,m Sata•rliat t.igh1 resulted in :1 ,tin ...or 1$.111 ntl- vPUle over Dahlin and 11011 111 daft rt - cd Win.01r,",'. 'I`he „re. wcr, 13-1 and b-1. ('Ihe amine, for Saturday, fan. 1:1111: Ds'din t:, 11en.all and .(:end 51nm, Egtnoniteill' v. \\'iutho, p. Leering, Joseph Campbell, Pound keepers ---John Walsh, Joseph Carlin, Henry F. Beuermann, Wm, Anderson. Peter McCowan, elms. Kleber, George McKee. Percy 'Taylor, Henry Benne- wine. . Fence viewers --James Nolan, WW1. O'Reilly, 3. R. Leeming, Peter Pckart, \Vit, 1 Shannon, R., W. Cantpbell, Fred Scarlett, Thos. \v, R (15011 alt, Zack ivl((Stridden, Sheep valuators. john McDowell, John Shoe, 11, C. Dodds, Henry Wiete'son. Bu81d- ins inapect.ori - Wm. Beattie, (11010. (lase, William Somerville, 113.0.H, - Dr. Gnrwill, Hibbert Council- The Hibbert township cotmcil all its ivaugure1 session at Staffa on Monday made the following appoint - (Continued On ('ate Four.) Seaforth Wins. On All Hockey Fronts Intermediates and Juniors Win All Their Games to Date - Young Players Start Games >rurr•. f1.0 Internlcdiatr 13. group g: Tait. 501. New t-Tanthnrg 110, 84. Ag- atha 4: tans eft:, Perth- 3, luoslnrk 4; I m 'ith1 110 on .r I ,rtho 11 Jan. etlt; e ai'n-th Ne,w i1 mtlrnr.r 0. The trans t 1 "Tn,tlay ni,;ht'O n r�uatt her(, \O. v11 S.a,''trth ,hut alt. \era 110,1hur 0 ,<<re: .�c.ne; th c„ail. '1 isle; dtden;c, I11',erl •tnd iib.: rcntrr, A. Ilihit- ]:r:unl: wine., <;. Iiildrhraud, 11, Mr - ail' ni :Ater,, 1; Rrn-e. R- \icjad- din. 1 Mel-ad:11n. L. l opard, F. 1..1110. N, .y item?,urs: t,'sal, 1-,utn slier: En :li:h. Eichler: rcutrc, 1/eal; o he •, E. limiter. (' l;nrli}rr: \inrush, h epi. Frusta-. Berge - There leer ,ui resile -wort-4 111v china- team in the lir t period. R. \Ir(a Idin .r ,red for 5u,ffot'•th hi 13 minae r, „i the ,ccend 'period and A. \I. F-+10111 in 17.1)1 minute:. In the N0,1 period :4eili.orth .int three goals. 0, lldl'hremi rnrin; in 3 relent -ea; and r an ttinz in 1(1 nrinntes; R. Nile - cony minutes later, ;I'hr petrr�ltie, ins• Sea:orth were 1ii'hert ami \. Hildebrand and Netw ll:nnrlrtmq Kr./pi and 7,itt,0tler. (Continued On. Page Fora.) EGMONDViLLE W.M.S. ELECTS 1940 OFFICERS Tile annual meeting and election of officers of Egtnoedville W.M.S. was held in the vestry of the church on ,inn. 4th, )940, The president. Mrs. Gardiner. presided. Owing to the absence of the secretary. Mrs. Andrew Moore acted as secretary. :Meeting opened with hymn 55 and prayer writ- ten by Rev. Haddow at the request Of MPS, Forbes and read by Mrs. Gaditer, SIS R. E. blac)Cettzie took charge of the meeting while the slate of officers was presented by Mrs. W. F. McIVlillan: Hon. President, Mrs. D. MacKen- zie; President Mfrs. A W. Gardiner: let Vice, Bits W. .1. Nott and Vice. . Mfrs. Rohl. McGonigle Jrd Vice AIt . AMPS Allan t'orrespoudbng Seer, -1 ter} Mrs. Andrew w Moore; recording, Secretary. Mrs. Nelson Keys; Treas- urer. urer, Mrs. R. F. McMillan; Christian 8tew:n'dnh1' Secretary, SIt's. Hugh Chesney. Sr.; 'I'nnperance 51111 Citiz- enship tier.. firs. ,Ton. Watson; Mis- sionary Monthly Sec.. Mrs. Arthur Routledge'; Press See,, Mrs. W. J. Nett: Supply See., Mrs James ItruWn. ('0111111111105' n1,11(114)11, Sec., Rlrs. A1,Qn trio; Associate Helpers See., Mrs Mice Cabman; Pianist, Mrs.. H. Moths assisted by Miss Mabel Cain. mem; Fluau'c committee. .(Mb's. H. Chesney. Sr'., Mrs. R. Mt'Geoclt, Mrs. 1. Rion c: Group Leaders, Mrs. R. E. Macieen le, Mrs. M. Haney, Miss Ma- bel Cameron, Mrs. \N, F, McMillan. Very encouraging repots were giv- en by the different departments, show- ing the great interest taken by Sec. ret a ler:. Roll call was answered by foerteen ladies. The slate was linen- tmousty accepted and Mrs, Gardiner expressed her gratitude for the co- operation given her daring the past year. The programme, "Tine Miracle. of Modern India,".. was presented by Mrs. McQua'rie and Mrs. W. J. Nott, 'Che worship service \vas conducted hc- Mrs. W. F. MrMillatt assisted by Mrs. John Mattson. It was suggested that we interview Bliss Margaret Charters, "That she Ilia Ice arya 11 gem ents for homes, 10 meet 111 during the winter month." Mrs, T. Richardson and Mrs. I. Moore were appointed to call on raw . newcomers. \Ve are happy to import that nor' W. ,M. S. has been tthle Cq meet its ello,atinn, Meeting cloeerl by singing a hymn and prayer. A cop of tea sandwich and cake was served by Mrs. H. (hcsney, assisted by Aire, R'irhardeon . Mrs. MatKenZie and Ch's, MvCnceh.