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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1941-05-15, Page 1Deaf'. eommcn flower. that grow'st beside the way. Fringing the busty road with harm - les gold, First pledge of blithesome May, Which c'hildr'en pluck, and, full of pride uphold. High -hearted buccaneers, o'erjoyed that they r.. ,eaforth N e 13 U R O N COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER s Ati Fldo>adc in the grass have: found, Which not the rich earth's ample- c•und May match in wealth. thou art mole, dear to me Than rill the prouder swnme:t. blooms may be. -"To the Dandelion" WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 63, No. 20 SEAFORTII, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1941 MANGEL SEED Registered, Certified, Graded and Better 45c 16. Si 'PKGS. ALL 1WIHEAT. Wiith cereal bowl 2$c GRAPE NUT MAKES. - 2 pkgs. 19c TEA CUP TEA.- With a premium: Lb 85c 'B'LUE BOY COFFEE;-Lb,....39c OLD C}1EESIE.- Real nippy. Lb. 25c 'LIBBY PORK & BEANS.- 2 EANS.2 cans 15c .IDEAL CATSUP. - Large bottle 20c SH'E•RRIFF ORANGE MARMA- LADE. -4 lb. tin 55c APPLE -STRAWBERRY J)A'M.- 4 Ib. tin 45c MVIcLARE'N IWRIIGHT JELLY POWDER. -5 for 25c A/IN•UTR TAPIOCA:- Pkg. 10c (PRUNE'S. --Choice 3 lbs, 25c APPLE JUICE. - 48 oz. tin 20c ORA'N'GE 2blARIVfALADE,- 32 az. jar 25c NU -DOTE PERMANENT FINISH Reg, $1.40, for 99c HAWE'S LEMON OIL. - Bottle 25c JOHNSTON FILOOR WAX. - One -third lb. free. Each ....59c TUIRPENTINE,- !Per pint 19c 'MASTER'S GcROW'ING MASH Per ewe $2.60 ,A® C.Routledge Phone 166 WSHOIWIHNIMIIIHIMHY *'blue coal' =T THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT ly E.L. ':OX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. 13, V, Workman, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a,m. Divine Worship. Subject, "Personal Presentation to God." 7 p.m. Independent Order of Odd (Fellows and The Rebekah Lodge will attend the Evening Service. Thurs., 7.46 p,m. Prayer Service, Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A„ B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "The Pangs of Guilt." 7 p.m., "Repining Over Unsatisfied Desire." St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. R. P. D, Hurford, D.D. Rogation Sunday (We pray for God's blessing on the crops.) 11 a.m. "Prayer." 7 rem. "Consecration." Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's, Dublin 2.25 p.m. Sunday School. 3 p.m. "Prayer." First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Morning service, 11 a,m. Subject, 'The Potter and the Clay." Evening service, 7 p.m. Subject, "Faith in the Future," Midweek meeting, Thurs. 8 p.m. WINTHROP The W.A. and WJM.S. met at the hone .of Mrs. 1Hilien o'n (Wed., May 7lth with the 'president in the chair. After singing a !hymn, prayer was 'offered by Mrs. Toll. The roll 16:11 showed twenty-two -members present and ,was .answered by a verse on elMothers." Mars. Wm. Do9nia'ge lbroug:et a very interesting report on [Mission Rand work ,from the Presby- terial 'held at Thames Read church, IMlrs. Hill'en now took charge. The 'Scripture reading was tallcen Iby •Mrs. Gilbert /Smith. ie rs, 'Roib't. Mibc'Far- lane and Mrs. Wan, IC'hu'rch delegates to 'the Presbyterial, gave 'v'ery inter- esting reports. A temperance re'ad'ing thy (Margaret IHalblkitis was much en- joyed. The topic was •aib4y taken 'by .Mrs. Ross. The meeting was Iclose'd !by all repeating the Lord's prayer :af- terw'hioh the national anthem was sung. , "COOKIE DAV" The Girl Guides will hold their an- nual Cookie Day. Saturday, May 17. Be prepared when a Guide calls at your door. 1 Eight Teams Enter In Huron League St. Columban Declared 1940 Winners --Art Nicholson Is President A meeting of the Heron Football Association was held in Seaforth on Tuesday night when plans were made -for the comi'n'g season. There :will be eight teams in the league this year: St. Calumlban, Brus- selsi W'int'hmap-(Walton, I\fildanay, Seaforth, Pont Allbert S.H.Q.:(Station Headquarters), Port ,Aubert Flying Squedro , Atwood -Listowel. • The schedule will be drawn drawn up at a meeting at Seaforth on Monday. May 1119'tli. Art Nicholson was re-elected pres- ident of the Huron 'League. :James Carlin is !Vice President and A. W. Dick, Secretary, The registration !committee is: !George Swan, !Leo'Ste- phenson, Percy Little. St, 'Cahanlban were declared win- ners of the Stephenson Cup for 1940. The competition was not 'finished last year, but St. 'C.oll1•mlhan stood highest in .paints. English\ referees from Port Allhert 'will be in change of many of rte games this year, bat the Heron :Lea- gue rules will Ibe used, Andy 'Ley, Y.I:VI.C.A. representa- tive, and .Sisele, Soccer Committee, represented Port Alpert at 'the meet - hug. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE WILL MAKE JAM Committee to Co-operate With Red Cross in Sending Jam to Services The May meeting of the Seaforth Women's Institute was held at the home of Mr's. Leonard Strong on Wednesday, May 14th with an at- tendance of fifteen members and ten visitors. With the new president, Mrs. Gor- dan Papple, in the chair the meeting opened • with the Institute Ode fol- lowed we by the Lord's prayer in unison. The roll call was answered by each member giving her favorite poem on "Flowers." The motto "There is a wealth of Joy to be derived from a few packets of seeds," was taken by Mrs. Paul Doig, who spoke briefly on some of the better known annuals and their methods of culture, Mrs. Victor Lee, convener of the standing committee for Agriculture and Canadian Indtis"tries took over for the balance of the meeting and gave an interesting paper on 'Flow- ers for the Window Box." A committee was appointed to co operate with the Red Cross in the making of jam for the services dur- ng the coming season. Mrs. John Hillebreeht gave e aper on Birds as an aid to Agrieul- p ure, showing the folly of destroying the birds and in consequence having nseets do ten times the damage hat the birds do. It was decided to hold a home cooking sale and st•aw- erry tea in June in aid of the Red Cross. The meeting close with God ave the King. A vote of thanks was m oved the hostess for the use of her ome, and lunch was served. The following is the slate of offic- re for the coming year: President. Mrs. Gordan Papple; on. pres., Miss Thelma Elgie; 1st ice pees., Mrs, Wilfred Coleman; nd vice pees„ Mrs. Eldon Kerr; ecretary-treasurer, Mrs. Pati Doig. Directors - Mrs. Peter Simpson, Mrs. David Shannon, Mrs, R. Scott; ress sec., Mrs. James F, Scott; pia- ist, Mrs. John McGregor; ,asst, lomat, Mrs. Raymond Nott; district irector, Miss Thelma Elgie. Conveners of standing committees or the year are as follows: Agriculture, Mrs. Victor Lee. Health, Mrs. Leonard Strong. Home Economics, Miss Jean Mac- arlane. Education, Mrs. Andrew rozier. Legislation, Mrs. James Mc- tosh. Relief and community activi- es, M rs. Hugh Chesney. Publicity, re. Wilfred Coleman, Peace educe - on, Mrs. E. Goudie. Lunch conveners, Mrs. Dale Nixon, rs. James M. Scott. Flower cony., Mrs. F. Kling. Program cony„ Miss Thelma Elgie. Historical research, Mrs. John Mc- egor. Auditor, Mrs. J. Hil]ebrecht. t b S h e h v 2 s P p d f C In ti M ti M Gr UNITED YOUNG PEOPLE The regular meeting of the North Side Church Young People was held Tuesday evening with Miss Jessie Dennis presiding. The meeting open - de with the hymn, "0 Master Let Me Walk With Thee," and the ten com- mandments were read in unison. A reading was given by Alice Hudson, and the guest speaker was Mrs. Close, who spoke on the work of the Red Cross, which was enjoyed by all the . young people. Mr. Sam Scott, president, then took charge and the secretary Miss Maxine Lawrence read the minutes of the last meeting which were adopted as correct by Miss Jessie Dennis. The business was then discussed and the meeting closed with the Mizpab. benediction. JR. RED CROSS MEETS The regular meeting of the High School Junior Red Cross was held Tuesday with Lois MCGavin iu the chair. Teresa McIver read the min- utes of the last meeting and Made- leine Fortune seconded their adop- tion. Frances Elgie took up the col- lection and the meeting then ad- journed for work, Red Cross Notes Remember the date of the salvage campaign, Tuesday, May 20. Please have your contribution out in a pro- minent place early. The cry is "more" as bombings spread in England and the needs of men, women and children for every- day articles that money cannot buy in Britain, must be met. It is urgent that every one of us continue to share the burden and even though these are busy days and we are all housecleaning our Red Cross work must 'not be neglected. At present we need especially, Civilian Clothing for Britain, sleeveless sweaters for men and women, rifle -mitts ani fly- ing mitts. Headquarters know exact- ly what articles are needed, so when you call for your work at the Red Cross rooms, will you try to help us by taking out the articles that are so badly needed. Invitation To Visit Seaforth Locker Plant New Locker Service Open To Public Next Wed., Thurs. and Friday Announcement is made on page three of this issue of the opening of the new Seaforth Locker Service, erected by Mr. C. A, Barber of the Seaforth Creamery, A cordial levita- tion is extended to you CO visit and personally inspect the plant on Wed., Thurs, and Friday, May 21, 22 23, from 9 a,m, to 9 n , A flee prize drawing is being held for visit- , ors to the plant. The new plunt, which is located on the south side of the Seaforth Creamery, will open for business on May 26th, Mr, Thorpe Rivers will be in charge of the but- chering service. ?bane 84. $1 a year. Seaforth Council Appoints New Chief John- Currie Promoted ---"Mite of Pennies" To Be Held on June 21st The town council held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening :Mem- lbers present Were Mayor J J. :sluff, Reeve J. H Scott Councillors R. G. Parke, C. Holmes, H. E. Smith. J. E, Keating and M. A. Reid. 'Minutes of the last regular meeting and special meeting of May 5 were read by Clerk D. H, !Wilson and approved. A mo- tion was passed authorizing the street committee to purcirase oil for tate streets when petitions are completed !by the required date, Conne;lor H. E. Smith reported a request from ,the Boy Scouts for permission to hall a mile of pennies day on stain street on Saturday, June tlst, which \vas granted, Connell discussed, the tax sale subject and decided 10 hold a special mcethrg to devote a- win evening to the 'tax sale. Councillor Smith hrotatrItt np• t Matter of store a amugs ",n ,Slain street 'being at different heights. Some are too lots 11e raid and he recently had caught his spectacles on a .tore awning, The !Clerk stated that the street c.nnunitte•v could res;n- late all signs and awnings over the street. Cttnciller treating we, the opinion awnings are 7.:ta1 t kept at the right height ex : earl,, n the meriting. Inc thought :r t k ov- erhanging the street while enleading at the: curb, was a nttisaincc. 'Coun- cillor Paeke said complaints had been made about 'big trucks parkin: s that they took 01) most of the street The ',property committee reported e. new' flee for the town hall ;ver will soon replace the old :int which has become tattered. Appointment of C'onstablc Joit CONCERT RECITAL GIVEN AT EGM!ONDVILLE A very successful Concert Recital was given in the Egmondville Church on Wednesday evening by pupils from a number of the schools of Me- Killop and Tuckersmith townships, under the direction of Miss Helen Britton, the Music Supervisor, The program comprising rhythm bands, choruses and solos, and a talk onmusic by Inspector J. H. Kinkead, included the following numbers: ° Rhythm band by »6, McKillgp, Lavender's Blue and Gay is the Rose; chorus by 48, Tuckersmith, Lords of the Air; piano solo, Robert Irwin; chorus, *5, Tuckersmith, The Campbells Are Coming; pantomime, by #2, McRiitop; chorus, *13. Mc- Killop, Land of Spain; solo, Donald Pryce. Rhythm band by =10, McKillop, Mazurka; chorus, =6, Tuckersmith, The Ash Grove; piano duet by Cath- erine and Arva Britton, Song of the Sea Shell; a patriotic pagent; chorus lr by ^2, McKillop, A Message to the Fish; rhythm band, *6, Tuckersmith, Going Through Lorraine; chorus, =6, he McKillop, idle Hours; vocal solo, John Connelly, and a ehorns by *10, Mt'Kilion, For All Thy Care. The following teachers are in charge of the schools taking part: Reginald Pryce. S. S. e-6, McKillop; Vona Haist, 1:10 eseKflap; I3e-,sic C arnoehan, =2, McKillop: Mae Short'oed, =13, McKflop; Clarence Trott, =8, Tuclteri with; Beryl Carter, ..lis Tuckersmith, Margaret Drover, --5, Tuckersmith, The net proceeds of the entertain- ment were donated to the Red ('rocs. MR'S J, I7y GEMMELL The death of a highly esteemed resident of Tuckersmith, leers. J. D, $ Gemmel), occurred .on 'Monday even- ing. Mrs. Geminelf became ill albout 8 o'clock that evening and suffering a A heart attack ,passed away three hour. later. Her passing is 'deeply ,felt by all. 'Born in Tuckersmith 79 years ago she was a lifelong resident of this vicinity. Formerly: 'Janet Gordon Ross, she was a daughter of the late Archibald Rose, fourth concession of Tucker- J smith, Following her marriage to Jameslis Gemmell on June 25, 1888 s she resided at Highview farm, fifth p concession of Tuckersmith, where they celebrated their !Golden 1\Wedding anniversary in 11938. Surviving (besides her 'husband are two sons and a :M daughter: Robert Gemmell of Betts - se s, Sydney Genonell and rs. G. F, Handley of Tuckersmith. Also sur- a vivin'g are a sister, Mrs. Samuel Tufts of Kirkton and a brother William Koss, who with his two daughters,ieliss Ella :Ross and Mrs. Gus \Ving- ear, all of :Lowell, Mich., and a 'cous- in, 'Mee. Norman Hazeltine of Evan- ston, 111., arrived here on \Vednesday to attend the funeral. A -funeral service will be held on Thursday afternoon Way 115Ith, at 2 o'- clock at the residence, lot .36, conces- sion '5, Tunkersmi't'h, 'conducted byRev, Hugh Jack of First Presbyter- ian ,Church, Seaforth, Interment will take ,place in Baird's !Cemetery, 'Bruce - field, the .palllbearers :being neighbors, Currie `as Chief of Police was made. There twere seven applications, Chief Currie will change from his present day time work to night duty next Monday. He succeed Heimar Snell who is now a county constable. Johr, 'Cumm nes will do the day work. Rep rt of finance committee: Sea - forth thletic Association, 3113; J, A.W stcott, $6.20; John E. Daley, 36; . II. Wilson, 360.82: A. el, Hudso , $23.83; H. Snell, 375; John Cirri $37.50; Thos. Storey, 330; 3. Wi son, 320;. Grand re Toy Ltd., $34.40 County of Huron, $30.70; Can - adieu National Rlys. $5,87; Bell Tel. ephone Co., 34.27; Kerslalle's, $13.83; Wm, ^ Montgomery, 314.25; D. H. Wilson, cash relief, $4,, 92; Town of Seaforth, 36.34; John Purcell, 82.2:;: as, Hagen, $1; Chas, Holmes, $6. Motions--Holmes-Keating, that alt treet committee be authorised is urchase the necessary oil for streets hen petitions are filed. Carried. Holmes -Smith, that the Boy Scoute be granted permission to hold a mile of pennies day on Main St. Saturday June 21st, Carried. Smith -Holmes, that. John Currie i 1,e ppointed Chief Constable at 875 p.-: tenth. Curried. "THIS TIME WE ARE ALL IN THE FRONT LINE" For over a year and a calf wr Can- adians have been at war with i;er- :nany and all Germans, yet few of us at the present time realize the im- mensity of the task ahead, or the im- portance. to each individual one of us of the eventual success c r f our ur wa r effort. It has often :been :dated that we are at war to defend our way of ing, but is it realized why we wish to do so and how• it differs from the plans which the .Germans even now have for us. Here in Canada each one of us has rliltt to happiness and pr miry, nd it is po, Bible for each tie of as to have these priceless assets, !hut :ander Germanic plane we-,acutd have no hope of ever finding any •h fi i• :less nr .prosperity. If we lose this war we will virtaia:ly e be enslaved, and as only a free pe"nit ' can ee happy and prosperous, it is essential to each individual Canadian at every ounce of energy he ex- pended towards- •winnings the war. We uxlaat tiona'hly have the ability • lntt ae rust make the tremendous RESULTS OF WAR SERVICES CANVASS 'Huron county raised $28,529,00 in the War Services Campaign •recently concluded, it was announced on Won - day evening. This arnount is '$S,'529 over the quota for the county. The results Iby municipalities are as follows: Quota Ashfield Colborne . ..I..,.. 650.00 •Goderich Twp, , . , 17150,O01 Grey ... ,...,...1....,1050100 Hay .. .......... t. ,111350.p0 Holwsick 150:00 Hallett ., .1...... 850.00 leeKil4op , r 850.00 (Morris .. ...... . ... . 5001001 S t anle y .....1... 87.5.00 Stephen i• •,...12150.00 Tuckersmith „ .,1. 500:00 Turniberry 1• • 850.00 Uslborne ,. ...1.. 5.0,00 E. 'Waw.anosh „.1.. 1975.00 W. tVea'wanosh ..... 1675,00 Clinton .. ...,..11000.00 'Goderich .. ..25100.100 Seaforth t.. . 90500 Wingaham .. .,1..,..1000.00 Blyth Lt50,00 Brussels 3175.00 'Exeter .1... '1000.00 .He n s all . .., ...,3510.00 Huron County Council Subscribed Includitug Pledges $'500,00 15173;1x5 6361114 931425 8611%5 303L..77 11338.92 :!07.80 8114.86 773.21 771;53 1038.115 1'15,55 703.35 532)515 906.25 1250.58 '33I118.L38 *115150.33 a 2070.00 250.00 5315,1517 17160:'40 568.00 4000:!00 1$28;5229.00 'hTndlat.des 1$104.00 collections at Huron rally hell in Seatforth. CADET INSPECTION The .first cadet inspection in 'Sea - .forth 'tor a number of years was 'held on Tuesday afternoon at the Colleg- iate . The local corps ender ern - mend of !Neville McMillan nia'de a creditable showitlg lbefore (Major' W. L. Aikens the inspecting officer. JOHN SPROAT The death of lir, John Sprcat, highly respected and lifelong resid- ent of this vicinity, eeeurred on Wednesday, just a month after pass- ing his ninetieth birthday. On that occasion, Easter Sunday. April 13th. Mr. Sproat was able to enjoy a quiet celebration of the birthday with the members of the family present at his hone on Victoria Street, bet. shortly afterwards a change in his condition occurred and he gradually grew weaker. Aorn in Tuckersmith in 1851 he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Sproat. He lived the greater part of his life in Tucker - smith, owning a farm and the brick and tile works in partnership with his brother, the late Mr. James Sproat- He was married sixty-five years ago to Miss Barbara McGee, of Egmondviilo, who predeceased him in November, 1939, They resided in Tuckersmith until retiring to Eg- mondville about thirty years ago. and later to Seaforth. Surviving are five daughters and one Son: sirs, Geo. C.. Dale and Mrs. Reginald Sykes, Seaforth; Mrs. H. M. Vokes. Mrs. Jack Shockcon, Mrs. Raymond Glinske and Me Hugh Sproat, all of Detroit; a son, Oscar Sproat of De- troit died in 1935. A sister. Mrs, Adam Hays, Seaforth, also survives. The funeral will be held in First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 17th, at 2 p.m., interment tak. ing place in Maitland Bank Cem- etery. DIED IN MINNESOTA The death of Mrs. Samuel Parish of Winona, Minnesota, occurred in Rochester, Minn., hospital on May 4th, following a very critical opera- tion. Mrs. Parish may be remember- ed by friends in Seaforth where Dr.. and Mrs. Parish visited their uncle, the late George McSpadden, a few years ago. TO CONDUCT TOUR 1Go Saturday of this week .Gordon i7FclGavin, first vice president of the Ontario Plowmen's Association, -will begin a six- weeks tour of Western Canada, conducting a tour of young men through 'Agriclultural !Colleges and Experimental Farms 'It,' 'British 1Columlbia, They tygill also visit the Western !States. The young men were winners at the Tnternationtil :Plcsa.jng ,Matches in 1930 and 193410 and the donor of the prizes 'had in- tended sending the (winners to IEng- land an an educational taut, Early next' month every loyal !Can. ad.an will he asked to lend all the :nont•y possible to the Government of rens country in order that the nre.tn may t gar ay be carried to a successful c onelusfon as soon as possible, Even now in the cont:+ alt Huron an or- ganization is being set up to organlzc this county for the forthcoming Vic- tory Loan which it is expected -will Pc announced around tate first of June, !Mr. James 'Leiper, t\\'arden of the County of Huron is honorary chair- man, and judge T. ,\l, Costello is honorary vice chairman. Chairman of the executive commit- i tee is Mr. 1), Thomas of 'Goderich and vice chairmen are Mr. H. ;C. Camplbell of :\Wine*hart. Mr. Thomas Pryde of Exeter, ilfr- J. C. Shearer of Clinton, leis. W. L. Whyte.. of Sea -1 -forth, Mr. Hugh Hill of Bennrfl]er.1 &Ir. G. eV, Schaefer is secretary and ger. H. C. }Williams,assistant see- retary, During the last war the people of the ,County of Huron responded ad- miralbly to the appeal by the Govern- ment for money to carry on the near effort ae it then ,ryas, NOW the nieces; sity is much greater than it ever wr,s' before and as our King stated many months ago "This time we are all in the front line." GIRL GUIDES Tho weekly meeting of the Girl Guides was held on Thursday, May 8. The Guides fell in for inspection. The Robin Patrol was the honor pat•oI. The company is still busy Preparing for their Morse code test. in which many expect to pass at the next meeting. A very enjoyable game was played called "The Gard- ener,' with P. le Marion Sclater and P. L. Audrey MoGavin as captains The meeting closed with the national anthem. • GIRLS' BRANCH W.A. The monthly meeting of the Girls branch of the W,A, of St. Thomas' Church was held, Tuesday 13111, at the rectory. The meeting was open- ed by prayer followed by the roll call and the minutes. A study of a mis- sionary was then given by the lead- er. Contests were enjoyed. Lunch was served. ENGAGEMENT Mfr. and (Mrs. Colin 'M. Blyth, Guelph, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Florence !Mary, Reg. 07., to Lieutenant Francis James Iii. Archibald, son of Mr. and Mrs. IW, R. !Archibald, of Seaforth, the marriage to take place early in June. 1881 RO RS 10V116. 40 110 1..110 ,r,. `neida buts eilerrsmdhs Chosen by lovely Hollywood Stars, like Ann .Sheridan, this silverware will bong Hollywood Charm 1a you table. Came in -let us show you Surf Club end other handsome new designs, SHOP AT VAUGE IT PAYS NORTHSIDE W. M.S. HOLD MAY MEETING The W. M. S. of Northside United Cheryl} held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday. May 8, with the president. Mrs. Lawson, In the chair, and who opened the meeting with tits use of hymn, "I am. Thine 0 Lord." followed by the Lord's prayer in unison, Mrs. Porteous then gave the minutes of the April meet- ing. seconded by Miss Wallace. Thir- teen calls had been made by Circle 4. The roll call was taken and was followed with the treasurer's report, which Miss Lawrence seconded.. .less. Koine gave an interesting tem- perance reading, Mrs. Lawson, whc had attended the Presbyterial meet- ing at Thanes Road gave her report and brought home the highlights of the convention, Miss Lawrence mov- ed, seconded by Miss Ferguson, that we send for the July and August programmes. Circle No. 5, under the leadership of Mrs. Cuthill, then took charge of the devotional period. The theme for May was "Following Christ's Way of Service." Hymn 156, "0 Master let me Walk with Thee," was sung and Mrs. Cuthill read the scripture lesson, and also led in prayer. After singing "Onward Chris- tian soldiers," the collection was re- ceived by Mrs. eleQuaig and Mrs. Knight. Miss Lawrence then gave a most interesting story of the Life of Dr. Horace Wrinch, the famous sur- geon of the Skeena,.with whom she labored several years, Dr, Wrinch was born near Oakville, won the gold medal at Guelph agriculture college at Guelph and at 30 years of. age started to study medicine, and also won the gold medal at Trinity College. So he was a clever farmer, a doctor, a builder, and also a man of great ability and patience. His wife was a great help being a teaches- and a nurse, and together they were sent to northern British Columbia and travelled 200 miles by canoe to reach their outpost hospital, where they remained one year, when they were transferred to Hazelton, B,C,, In 1904. Dr, Wrinch had considerable trouble with the witch doctor and the medicine man, but having pati- encehe made friends of the medi- cine man, who became converted in two years, and then was a great help to the doctor. In 1910 Dr; Wrinch was ordained asa minister. He was M.P. for nine years. He never operated without first. having a moment of prayer. The wonderful work he started still continues. Mrs. Koine lett in prayer, and the closing hymn, Take Time to be Holy, was sung, and the . meeting closed with the benediction.