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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1940-05-02, Page 1This royal throne of kings, this seep ter'd isle, This earth of majesty, this Seat of Mars, This other Palen, demi-paradise This fortress, built- by nature for herself, Against infection, and the hand of was'; HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER 8 This happy breed of men, this little world; This precious stone set in the silver sea, Which serves it in the'office of a wall, Or as a moat defensive to a house, Against the envy of less happier lands This blessed plot, this earth, this realm. this England. --Shakespeare WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 62, No. 17 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 194() Phone 84. $1 a year. PINK SALMON Large Tins - 2 for 25c CHOCOLATE MARSH MALLOW CAKE 2 lbs. 29c KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKES - large pack. 10c LONDON HOUSE RED MILL COFFEE, half Ib. 180 LONDON HOUSE TEA - black or mixed .... 38c half Ib. THREE STAR CHICKEN HADDIE 2 tins 29c GOOD HUMOR PUFFED WHEAT 10c pack. BAKING MOLASSES 10c tin MOP STICK 15c each CHLORIDE LIME 15c pack CAPO DRAIN CLEANER - 25c tin ECONOMY SOAPFLAKES - 5 L K S-5 Ib. 35c AMMONIA -Star, Handy or Snowflake 5c pack HAWES LEMON OIL with polish- ing cloth, all for 59c COMFORT LYE, 3 tins SNAP HAND CLEANER - 25c 15c tin Master Growing Mash, $2.60 cwt. A. C. Phone RoutIede 156 • *'blue coal THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V, Workman, Minister, 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a.m. "The James Evans Cen- tenary." 7 p.ni. "Fear Cast Out." Thurs. 7.45 p.m. Prayer -meeting. First Presbyterian Church Itev. Hugh Jack, Minister. 11 a.m. Morning Service. 7 p.m. Evening Service. S.S. at 103 a.m. Midweek service on Thursday at 8 p.m. St. Thomas Church Re'c'tor: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m. "If thou faint in the day of adversity." 7 p.m. "Building Together." Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's, Dublin Rector: Rev, Dr, Hurford. 3 p.m. "If thou faint in the day of adversity." Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Christ's Standard of Values." 7 p.m., "Material Blessings." McKillop United Church Hours of service for tate summer months: Duff's, 10 a.m- Bethel, 11.15 a.m. Caven, 2.30 p.m. WM. TREWARTHA Mr. William Trewartha, a highly respected farmer in McKillop, died ou Saturday evening at the Scott Mem- orial Hospital where he was taken on Wednesday of last week. He had been in failing health for the past two months. Mr. Trewartha, who was is his 88th year, was born in Oakville and load spent most of his life in Mc• Klllop where he was closely identified with Caven United Ohurclh and a pro- minent member of the Orange Order. He was twice married. Mrs. Tres wartha predeceased him on the 7th of last March. Surviving are his son, Irwin Trewartha, a daughter, Mrs. Zack McSpadden, and an adopted son, William Trewartha, all of McKillop, also one brother, Joseph Trewartha, of British Columbia. There was a large attendance at the funeral which took place on Tues• (lay afternoon from Cavell United Church at Winthrop, of which ho had been an honored elder. The Loyal Or. ange Lodge, No, 813, of which he had been a devoted member for seventy years, joining at the age of eighteen, formed a guard of honor at the ehrn'ch and along with the mourning relatives occupied the centre pews. The service was conducted by Rev, James Elford of Egmondville, who paid a high tribute to the departed man and his influence in the church and community, lnten'ment was made in the Maitland Bank Cemetery, The pallbearers were six nephews, Nelson Trewartha, Bert Trewartha, Howard Trewartha, Edward Trewartha, Elgin Walters aa101 A. Cox, Clinton. The service at the grave side was taken by Rev. James Eiford and members of. the Orange Order, 1942 Plowing Match To Be Held Here 4500 Acres in McKillop and Hullett for Famous Inter- national Match One hlmdred thousand visitors are expected in the district during the week of the big International Plowing Match in 'Mullett and McKillop town ships in October, 1942. Although the event Is more than two years away. the committee in charge was here 011 Tuesday and signed up 4,600 acres of land, on both sides of the 13ullett- McKillop boundary. Headquarters will be at the W. L. \VT:yte farm. Mr. J. A. Carroll, general manages' of the international Plowing Match, and Mr. George Waldie, Stratford, past president of the Ontario Plow- men's Association, nlet with the com- mittee on Tuesday and approved the site and facilities. They were well pleased, • J. D. Thomas, of Goderic'h, is gen- eral chairman of tlhe local Huron county committee and J. 1', Shearon of Clinton, is secretary. Representing North Huron are L. I'1, Cardiff, M.P.. Gordon MrGavin. Berl Hemingway; South Iluron; Pnrey Passmore, Roland Willianns, William Quinn. A sub -committee was appoint- ed, of Ross McGregor, L. E. Cardiff and .1. -('. Shearer, Clark Young, of Milliken, is treasure', Among Rinse present at the TOPS - day meeting Wehe ex -Warden Wilmot 1-laucke. Warden George Feagen, L. E. Cardiff, M.P., J. D. Thomas. J. C. -Shearer It. is expected that the banquet on the final night of the plowing match, attended by 1000 people, will be held in the Seaforth skating rink. The farms where the match will be held, who have signed up, are, Ross McGregor, Morris Durban, Miller Adams, E. S. McBriel, Wnh. Mason. W. R. Scott, W. J. Scott, Jean Mc. Michael, John W. Thompson, J. W. Thompson, Peter Lindsay, J. J. Engin, Howard Armstrong, Harvey Dentin, David Willson, the Snell farm. John McNay, Thomas McMichael, Robert Wright, Fred Fowler, Wm. Living- ston, John McCowan; Stewart Dale. Thomas Dale, W. F. Carnochan, Colclough, 13, 13. Stephenson, Eph. Clarke, Ed Pryce, T. 1V. McMillan. George Dorranee, Ed. Dorrahce, W. L. 'Whyte, Jos. Hugi1l, Clarence Sturdy, Scott Hawthorne, Luther Saunders. The match will continue for three days in October and 300 team; and 150 tractors will be required, Plow boys will be billeted in the neighbor. stood. It is conservatively estimated that 4100,000 will be spent in 'Huron during the match by visitors. The Whyte farm will be a veritable tented city, housing the exhibits of farm machinery and the various con- c'essions that enntract for spuee. Since 11113 the International matc4i has alternated beriveen EOMe•u amd \\'eslen'n Ontarlel count les and this will be the first time it has been held In Huron, It was held in Perth in 11)30. H. G. MEIR RE-ELECTED LAYMEN'S PRESIDENT The Anglican Laymen's banquet was held in Belgrave on Friday. April 2Gth. The guest, speaker was Mr. A. 13. Lucas, assistant superintendent of. Education for the City of London, wbo spoke on the layman's knowledge of his church. Mr. H. G. Melt' of Sea - forth presided and was re-elected president. Canon Townshend addressed the meeting on the matter of the Dioce- san drive. for 420,000 and a motion was passed accepting the allotted portion of 4750 for Huron Deanery. A splendid meal was served by the ladies of the church. ATTEND CONFERENCE OF DEANERY S. S. .A conference of the Sunday Schools of. the. Deanery of, Huron was held on Saturday last at Wingham under the direction of Rev. J. Graham of Bayfield. At the opening service an address was given by Rev. A. C. Calder upon "The Bible -Why I Value It." Study periods for the Juniors were conducted by Rev. 3. L, Ball, the subject being "The Bible -Its Com. position," The Rural Dean, Dr. Huts ford, conducted the periods for the Seniors on "The Message of the Old Testament." The subject for the Young People was "The Message of the New Testa.nlent" and was dealt with by Rev. A. H. O'Neil. The Rev. Dr. Rogers of Toronto conducted studies for the teachers. A lantern' lecture upon "Christian Signs and Symbols," was given by Rev. E. 0, Gallagher, This was a. well attended conference and proved most success- ful. Those attelding from Seaforth were Kathleen Holmes, Audrey Mc - Slavin, Jean Hurford and Dr. Hu•ford. GIRL GUIDES Thursday last, April 25, the Girl Guides met for their weekly meeting, Thirty-four girls were present. There. was still a great deal of talk about the visit to Clinton and everybody seemed to have learned something. Inspection was conducted after the method of the Goderioh patrol leader, The Heather patrol was the winner with a perfect. count. The game The (ows and the Cranes,. was played. Don gorget the. Guide cookie day to lie held on May 18 YOUNG PEOPLE HONOR BRIDE -TO- BE On Titeetlay evening, April 311t11; the Young lPeople's Veiset of North- side United held their weekly meeting with tlhr -president, jack Stevens,'pre- siding The meeting opened -by re- peating she Young People's motto. Hymn 4'5, ^1110 (.;read Physician Not is Near," '01)5 sung and - the Lord's kayer was reheated in 111115011. The minutes of the !previous meet- ing were read Iby the :secretary, Jean Senate. During the evening a presen- tation was made to .\lis, Audrey Webster, '00110 is absotnt 110 embark 4111 the sett of matrimony. After a few ap- propriate remarks in appreciation, shy SWinliie Sawantt., 'Vera 11 1e then ,presented Audrey with a gift front the 1';1';11, 'Mtiss Webster replied suitably. - .1iIss :\udrey \Velh tu•, Citizenship convener, had charge of 1110 .program. A short poem was react 'by the 'con- vone1 and hymn 37.3, 'Sweet Hour <,f 1'ruyer, 11rs. Lawrence Taylor read. the Scripture de.ssoi,, 1)•eut. 30:15-211, A reading, "If de,us Ic1IrCn e fu \,yht' ru 0 11r . I -e rtlee 'I aylor. Save,ur like a Shepherd Lead 1i;" eras sun„ and 11ilet Lawrence led in prayer, \li,; Gamble 11,01< the -topic and gave an inspiring address on "Life to the F„id." The mme':ing 6e:ed. Ie.- -singing "Softly and -I'end,r'y,". and a-epe:10110g 1110 I\l iz:pa'1 Ihenr,licti„n. Re- 111e011er the play. "'ale G,iow Light, of Jun )icy, to he presented nest 11u.diy evening, \lay 7111, in the 'basement of the church. PTE. ARNOLD SCOTT HONORED AT GATHERING The Thome of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rintoul, Huron road west, was the scene of a pleasant gathering on Fri- day evening when about 80 Roxbn'0 friends met to honor Pte. Arnold Scott, Perth Regiment. Music for dancing was supplied by Messrs. Cameron and Reg Rintoul, Keith Sharpe, Harry Pethlck and Mrs. J. W. Rintoul. A short program was enjoy- ed when. Messrs. James T. and Sam Scott sang solos and a duet was sung by Messrs. Anderson and J. T. Scott with Miss Bessie Carnoehan and Mrs. Russell Warden acting as accompan• Isis. 'Phe following address was read by Mr, Con Eckert Jr., and a hand• some wrist watch was presented to Pte. Scott by Mr. Cameron Rintoul, "Dear Arnold: It was with feelinge of pride and regret that we learned of your enlistment with the Second (.'a1• adieu Division last September. Pride because one so near and dear to us had donned the Ring's m11601'01 in de- fence of democracy and all lnstitn• t.ions so precious to tis, and regret be- cause of the hazards your duty as a soldier may bring you. We have gath- ered here tonight to let you 'know sonl"t110lg of the esteem turd affection of your friends and neighbors- in S.S, No. 1:1. McKillop. Though we can not go with you, we will often think of you and pray that Almighty Provi. deuce will watch over yon and bring you safely back to us wheu the ewes, vet conflict has been brought to a victorious conclusion. We ask you to accept this wrist watch as something to remind you of your many friends in S. S. No. 13. McKillop." After the singing of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow," Pte. Scott in a few well chosen words expressed his appreciation. EGMONDVILLE Y.P.U. The weekly meting of the Egmond- ville Young People's 'Union was 'held Tuesday evening, April 30th, The met:kinlg opined with the (president, 13111 Forrest, 111 the chair. Hyann 256 was sung, followed 'by the Lord's prayer in unison. The minutes of the previ'aus meeting 'were read Iby the secretary, IW'ar.den Haney. Rusin Nis ,was discussed and the. offering re- ceived ,Mir. Gardiner stook charge 0f the 'devotional period. Miss 'Robinson took the topic twhich was 'the 'first Psalm and ,was ,very nni'c-h appreciat- ed. Douglas Love -and 'Jack Patrick each ,gave a short reading. The liter- ary convener, Glen Gemmell, had a questionaire for the meeting. 'Me. 'Gardiner •tooie ehartge of 'the social period. The meeting closed !hp re- peating the alizpa'11 holed's:tion. HOLD EUCHRE A very pleasant time was spent at the euchre last Friday night in St. Thomas parish hall under the aus- pices of the Girls' Branch of the W.A. The prize winners were, ladies, first. Mrs. H, Combs; men, first, .Tack Moore ladies, lone hands, Mrs. H. Hart; men, lone hands, Ha•ry Earl; ladies, con- solation prize, Mrs, W. Deem; men, consolation, George Hildebrand. The autagraiph quilt: made by the Girls 'Branch of the Woman's Auxil- iary was on display. Don't forget the Rainlb•ow Tea and Home made Ib uking at the Parish Hall sof St. Thomas Clhtn•ch kn Friday, May -1111, HURON FOOTBALL TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING The FTtu'on Football Association will hold its annual business meet- ing on Thursday, May 9th, at the Carnegie library hall, Seaforth John Sutter, of Clinton, is president o1' the. Association and A. W. Dick, of Seaforth, is secretary. Seaforth won the Stephenson Cup last year and Brussels were s 111111 rs•- up. Accident Victims In Hospital Here Leonard Houghton and Wife Injured When Car Hits Dub- lin Bridge Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Houghton, 00 their way to visit his parents at Cromarty, on Wednesday afternoon about 3.10, were injured at Dublin when their car collided with the bridge on No. 8 highway, just east of the Dublin intersection, and broke through the guard, rail and went Otto the Liffe creek, Mr. Houghton on Wednesday even- ing is stall unconscious in Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth. He has head injuries, but otherwise appear- ed unhurt, His wife has a fractured collar bone and is also in the hospital - According to Mrs. Houghton, they had driven from Mount Forest, by way of Mitchell, and - as they am proached the Dublin bridge they were meeting Wilson Allen's stock truck. from J-Iensall. lIer husband applied the <'c brakes and the car S a skidded. tiled r,trik- ing the bridge. Mr. Houghton had been employed at Listowel during the winter. About a month ago he went. to Walkerton where the worked at the Queen's Hotel and Mrs. IIoughton visited at her home in 1'lount. Forest. On Tim, day night he left Walkerton and he and his wife were coming to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Houghton, at Cromarty. itye witnesses believe the accident NUS caused by a brake or wheel lock ing when the brakes were applied, The car broke oft.' the guard rail post and rolled over'• landing upside down in the Litre Drain with only the wheels ;showing above the water. Leonard Houghton was lying un- conscious on the bank at the edge of the water and was rescued by Harold Wilson. Mrs. Houghton was nearly completely submerged, her coat be - 'lig ccaughtin the door, and she was quickly released by Michael Darling from the service station nearby, Her face was badly scratched; she was taken to the 15ublin hotel and her husband was carried into Mrs. Row, land's shouse until medical aid arrived and they were removed to Seaforth hospital. 1']te car was completely wrecked. NATIVE OF McKILLOP DIES AT WINDSOR Mrs. Hinny Tyndall received word. of Iite death of Mrs. S. h. Proper, at the home or lim' sou in Windsor on Sa10rday. April. 270. Formerly Rut Jones. a daughter -of the late Mr. and Mrs. 'Thomas ,lanes of Leadbnry. to McKillop. her drat marriage was 00 Philip. Murray. Tuckersmith, who died in 1002. She is survived by on, - daughter. Mrs. Frank William Sun. and Thomas 11ntn'ay, both of Wind- sor, and tour grandchildren, all of Windsor. Her retrains were interred al 'Windsor, beside that of her late husband who dints In August, 1939. Mrs. Proper 00110 in her 7211d year. - LEGION BINGO PARTY .1 bingo party sponsored ,ht' :hr 3\elfare 1-ran0h of the Seaforth Canadian Legion, was 111111 on Friday evening in f) Comp:my armouries, the •prize winners being.: \V, Sutherland. 11. A. Reid, lire, P. Willis,Miss Lang, Miss hmby, 13•. Duncan 11i,s L'. Rest, Ilios 111. Grieve, !lack /Walk - en, \ire 0. 1Tildebra•nd, Mrs. DOS) ohuc W. CBennett, Dr. Bechtel. G. D 1 en,:usen, lbrs. 'Zinrniernlal, Miss Pearl Keely, T. P1111}ips, 'Mfrs. Ross Sproat, 'Miss Ona (Nichols, • MARKS 77th BIRTHDAY \L -s. 5, H. '\iedeland, a highly es- tecnle:d resident, Observed her seven- ty-seventh birthday quietly at her home in Talckersnlith on %Monday when she received gifts and congratu- lations from members of the family and friends !Mfrs: 'Mlodeland was 'born in 1'nlckersntith in 11863, !being the youngest daughter of aIle 'late William. 'McConnell. one ,of the .original !pio- neers. She ,was married a'hatst forty years ago to R. H. Miodeland and went to live on 1'he i 3odeland home- stead where she has since resided. Although eighty-three years of age, Mfr, MLodeland still does his share of the farm w.onk and takes his daily walk to the port-affice and'blackamith shop in the neadby village of Egmond- ville. They have one son anti a- daugh- ter, John-Uod•eland, on the home- stead, and Mrs. T. Henderson Tor- onto. ,041 Monday afternoon, Mrs. \V. Finnigan entertained a few -friends at her hone in Egmondville in honor of Mrs. 1ldoclelan-d, •w+len a 01-051 .enjoy- able social time ,w,ss spent, A delicious t11nc1i (0050 served :by the hostess. BAYFIELD The lake was all clear of ice and the fishermen were getting good fish, ing till, a south wind ,brought the ice all up the lake. and blocked the har- bour, There has been iceen sport on the river while the run of smelts were on. This is the first time there have been smelt in Hayfield river. There we1'e -several visitors up to the village over the week end, open- ing their cottages after being closed for the winter. Miss Drouin and Miss Fe'uette of 'Detroit spent the week -end at their cottage. Dr. Chas. Stogdill and family of Toronto at their cottage on the Terrace. The. many friends will be sorry to know tbat Rev. R. M. Gale is serious- ly ill. WrANZIZAIMMONIVERMIM CHOICE DINNERWARE An unusually pretty pattern in "Windsor" pattern Royal Ivory -China. This is the last we have in stock and selling as a clearing sale in this pattern at a price that is a real saving to any buyer. "Royal Ivory China" is a very fine quality of china with decorations that are noted for their beauty and charm in colors that make an instant and enduring appeal. Regular Price $49,50 SALE PRICE $35.00 while they last -and the number is very limited. Other Dinner and Breakfast sets from $4.95 and up. �% SHOP AT s AVAUGE IT PAYS Golden Wedding of Hullett Couple Mr. and Mrs. William Carter Celebrate Their Fiftieth An- niversary Mt'. and Airs. William Carter vele. Mated their golden wedding anniver• salt' on April Mit when about 100 of their friends and neighbors assembled et their home to congratulate then and spend a social time together. They received congratulations from friends ut many places, Rose Valley Sask., Saskatoon, Toronto, Simcoe. Walkerville, Flint, Mich., Owen Sound. Clinic -rich, Clinton, Blyth. Lueknow. Holland Center. Also many gifts of 1Tiendship from neighbors and friends. including 111 gift of an upholstered arm chair to Mi'. C'arte', and a silver cream and sugar with tray to Mrs. Carter. from the Hallett conned. 11r. and sirs tarter wer0 married fie years ago in Mrs. Carter's mother's home hi Clinton, Mrs. George Connell• by the Rev. Joseph Edge, then pastr of the Ontario st. Methodist ('Burch. There were ilio bride0nha]ds 111111 10.0 grunu1Hnlen, namely Kate A. Connell, sister of 111e bride, and Miss Ida Brit ton of Constance. daughter of John Britton, then reeve of ]]nlh>tt, and we (relieve warden at that time. Tlu groomsmen were John Connell duel hones Melville. Of the four attend- ant,, only (.me fs living, hi•idr''s ist('1', forIuerly- little ("ot1• null. now Mrs. W. C. Herbison. Sever'el of 111e guests that 1111(1 at- tend0(1 their wedding cin year's ago. were in attendance again at the golden wedding. In the afternoon. Mrs. 1-loglt Campbell, a friend of illy family, also Mrs: Adeline Connell sister-In-lawof the bride, poured tea. one at each end of the table. Mrs. Irene MacKenzie, of Lueknow, only daughter. met the guests at the door. Mrs. Hesk, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Ella Ca'bo't and Mrs, Geo. Cater looked after the lunch. Beryl Carter, Doris Tyndall, Ella Ca•bert, Moline Mills and Lizzie Fairservice waited on guests for lunch. The night turned out very wet and disagreeable, and hind- ered some from attending. But those that got there went home feeling they had had a- nice social time and wish• ed there were more golden weddings E. H. CLOSE HEADS BAND ZONE The Huron and Perth Band Zone became a reality at a meeting. in Stratford recently of bandmasters. Presidents and secretaries. The form- ing of this organization is for the purpose of furthering the interest in handwork, the holding of tattoos. and the exchange of bolds roc the open ail' band concerts. We have every reason to loo]: forward to an interesting season among these bads. The officers appointed were, Presi• dent, E. H. Close, Seaforth Highland, ers Band. Seaforth; vice president. Mr. M. Brett, Stratford Boys' Band Stratford sec. treas., Mr. A. E. Scott. Red Seal Band, Milverton; executive committee, bandmasters and aec'reta'- ioe of all bands in zoite. W . I. The regular meeting of the Jr. W.I. will be held at the home of Mrs. Thomas Govenlook - ou - Wednesday afternoon. May 8. The roll call will be a panne for a. country home, and payment of fees. THOS. J. RICHARDSON PASSES IN EOMONDVILLE Mr. Thomas J. Richardson passed away on Wednesday, May 1, at his home in Egmondville, following an illness. He was in his 118th Year. He was a well known and highly respect. ed resident of Egmondville, and for- merly lived on the 36111 road, Tucker. smith. The funeral, which is 'private, will take place from his late residence on Friday, May 3rd, at 2 p.m, to Baird's Cemetery. Red Cross Notes 'The local branch of the Iced Cross are planning a euchre to be held in the armories on Tuesday evening, May 14th. A cordial invitation is ex• tended to the people of Seaforth and surrounding district. Keep this date open and give your support to the Red Cross. 11111•inig the summer months it is not as necessary that socks be as long. Hence the legs of the socks may be made fourteen inches instead of sixteen incises, if so desired. The committee for surgical dress- ings would like more volunteers to copse to the work rooms on Friday af- ternoons. There are plenty of tables now so that more workers can be ac- commodated. Following is a summary of the work completed during the month of April: 2 Balaclava helmets 1 pair gloves 2 pairs Half mitts 2 ribbed helmets 204 pairs socks 43 scarves 1 22 sweaters 90 pairs 'wristlets 18 pairs pyjamas - 25 pneumonia jackets 30 surgical towels 72 khaki handkerchiefs 7 face cloths 18 pillow cases 60 gauze handkerebiefs 23 hospital gowns G ice hag covers The donations included 4quilts. 2 quilt butts and 2 quilt backs. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs, Lorne S. Webster, Seaforth, announce the engagement of their daughter. Kathleen Audrey, to (tendon T. Christie, Dungannon, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Christie, Moorefield. The marriage to take place the middle of May. HILLSGREEN Wedding bells have been ringing loudly in this community. On Satur- day Last Mr. Harold Reichert and Miss Oti11a Wolper of Dashwood were unit- ed in marriage. Their many friends wish them a very pleasant journey on the matrimonial sea, Mr. Eldon Jarrott is wearing a broad smile. A little girl has come to stay at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Walker Carlisle visit- ed Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Stephan. Mr's. George Davidson of Stratford ha -s returned house after spending a week at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Davidson. Miss Margaret Reichert has return- ed home after spending a few days with Mr. and M. Wm. McLaughlin. Mr. Lorne Coleman of the Parr Line north, is wearing a broad smile these days. A. little boy came to their honeto stay. Miss Smile of London visited Sun- day with her sister, Mrs. Otto Stephan. Mrs. Otto Stephan attended the funeral of Miss Snlale in Mitchell on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Win, Davidson visited Sunday with friends at Glen Allan and Dorking. VARNA Mrs. A. McConnell spent the week end with her daughter in Toronto, Mr, John Hartman is very busy this week with a gang of men, re- building the barn which was destroy- ed by fire February last. Mrs. Wiidfonig and family spent Sunday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Grassic, Mr. Ben Heimers spout the week end at his home near Listowel. Mrs, Beattie of Londesborough is the guest of her sou Mr. Stewart Beattie and MI's. Beattie. Miss Mossop and -Frankie ,spent: Sunday with Mrs. Dewar, Hayfield. Special mention is due the Cheerio'. Club, who presented a4 act play."Alii in the Family" which VMS verymuch' enjoyed by a good crowd, 'each artist taking their part well, and caused much Is0501e'. Door receipts amount- ed to over 437.00.