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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1955-01-13, Page 1ion N rrth VI.D. or4h ,ornist daily d Set- e are is V.S. T.S. rth EraIZIONMI orth 9 t r1M to Studio, =ire INT. ]wing; Sea. M. A. th; J. :ander. ,n ; J. Leon- lerich ; Broad. eboro; Bak - ;h. TM or omptly of the their n„® 1 Y 'NT. Ice ef- Flrst- 3 e 'TH 2R AS PACE orators ,raters. 664r21 • goods) avalope i sem- Nov- )nt. 1 ILS', RT 318 w your thout f the them rte .a sl' e wichi with. al a-pieeo kitcher. age ani( and al,. located Co,ld' 3 stoke; ft. Goa ged. ing d Tice ai Eau epee i TUHJ' PAN`,( R tr lu �i lee 111 0 ,dhMl Rose: The forth News WHOLE SI0'RIES, VOL. 77 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY," JANUARY 13, 19616 $1.50 a Year Authorized as Second Class cmail, Peat Office Dept., :OGaxea. Snowdon Broa., Publehere ST. COLUMBAN GIRL KILLED ON HIGHWAY Death came with tragic sud- denness to Maureen, 12 -year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Melady when she was struck by a car on Highway No. 8, half a mile east of her home on Thursday, Jan. 6. Crossing the highway on her way home from skating she stepped into the path of a car driven by Har- ry Baxter •of 'Goderich. Death was instantaneous. Born Aug. 21, 1942, she was a student at St. Columban's school and a member of the church choir. She is survived by her parents, three sisters Jean, Anne and Patricia, and three brothers, James, Brian and Thomas. The funeral was held from her late home to St, Columba' Church on Saturday, Jan. 8. Sol- emn Requiem Mass wet sung by her pastor, Father J. MaCowell, assisted by Dr. J. B. Ffoulkes, Dublin, as Deacon, and the Very Rev. Father Thomas McQuaid of the Searboro Missions as sub - Deacon. Present in the sanctuary were Father F. Moylan and Father Wm. Morris. Honorary pallbearers were six classmates, Fergus Kelly, Theo Melady, George Levinslci, Dan- ny O'Connor, Billy Murphy and Terry Ryan. Active pallbearers were six neighbours, Joe Dorsey, Alphon- sus Cronin, Ed Byers, Fergus Kelly, James O'Connor and Leo Murray, Interment was 'made in St. Columban cemetery. INQUEST FRIDAY The inquest into the death of Maureen Melady will be held on Friday at 10 am, in Seaforth Town Hall. HOME AND SCHOOL TO MEET The January meeting of the Home and School Association will be held on Tuesday, Jan, 18 in public school at 8.15 sharp. Mr. Gordon F. Allison of the High School staff will he the guest speaker. Music by Jim Hopper and John Grunnnett on the electric steel and Spanish guitars. Everyone welcome. A cup of 'tea will be served, MIDGETS FINISH IN TOP PLACE Midgets defeated Clinton at Clinton on Monday night 14-3, in the last game of the schedule. Seaforth is on top of the group. A round robin with Milverton, Clinton and Seaforth starts here Thursday night against Clinton. On Wednesday night last Sea- forth Midgets and Bantams both won their games, playing at Mil- verton. Bantams score was 9-3, with Scoins the leading scorer, having three goals and three assists. Mr. Pegg is Bantam's coach. The Midgets won 6-5, with Ron Mason scoring 2. Don Morton is Midget coach. IYOi7P IV NORTHSIDE W. A. Miss Nellie Pryce was hostess to group 4 meeting of Northside W. A. on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Joycece Riley, President, en t, in the chair, whoopenedmeet- ing the set- ing with a suitable poem, Hymn 434 was sung, followed by scrip- ture, by Mrs. E. Kaiser and prayer by Mrs. Riley. Roll call and minutes were read by secre- tary and adopted. Ways and means of raising money for the coming year were discussed and it was decided on motion by Mrs. Wright and seconded by Mrs. Sims, our group to hold a' bazaar, bake sale and tea to be held in the church 'parlor on the evening of Friday September 16. ((Please keep this date in mind). Money bags were handed out and a birthday .box idea was adopted. The meeting closed with Mizpah 'Benediction. A social half hour followed with lunch. Mrs. Turn- bull expressed thanks to Miss Pryce for her hospitality and lunch committee. The February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Bill Wilbee. Northside United Church Rev. John Stinson, Minister. 10 a,m., Church School and Adult Bible Class. 11 a.m., "Are you afraid •of 1955". Jr. Congregation and Tod- dlers''Group. 7 p.m., "Strength out of Weakness". 8.15 p.m. Y. P. U. Egmondville United Church Rev. W. Il. Milroy, Minister Friday evening at 8 o'clock, Preparatory Service. Sunday: 10 a.m„ 'Church School and Adult Class. 11 a.m., 'Morning Worship. Holy_Communion. Sermon, "Re- membering Jesus". 7 p.m,, Evening Praise. Salvation Army See special announcement ad- vertisement. 11 a.m., Holiness Meeting. 3 p,m., Musical program. Ev- eryone invited. 7 p.m., Salvation Meeting. No Thursday night meeting. This week only. FIRST MEETING OF SEAFORTH COUNCIL The Seaforth Town 'Council held their inaugural meeting at 11 o'clock Monday 'morning: Present were Mayor E. A. Mc- Master who presided, Reeve Scoins, Councillors Close, 'Chris- tie and Leslie and two new members, Councillors Habkirk and Kellar. Councillor James T. Scott was absent through illness, Prayer was given by Rev, Father Weber of St. James' Chnrch. The meeting was adjourned to 8 o'clock the same evening. Council re -assembled at 8 p. in. The Mayor explained that the sewage bylaw was being revised. The amount assessed against the whole town each year would be $4,500, 'the balance to be raised by the area served by sewers through charges against water used and frontage charges. Mayor McMaster said the by- law was similar in form to one approved in November by the municipal board for Clinton. Clinton has had several years of experience with sewers and hadseveral times revised and finally simplified their bylaw to its pre- sent form. Reeve Scoins reported for the fire and water committee. The 400 feet of new hose had arriv- ed. There had been trouble with one of the fire trucks after the fire in McKillop, it could not get in, gear. Councillor Close gave the Streets Committee report, tree trimming and sanding; 45 yards of sand and salt was used. Mr, Close said John Cummings is sick and one of the town men had to look after the scales at the town hall. Councillors sug- gested that Russell Sproat might act as weighmaster until Mr. Cummings was recovered. Messrs. J. E. Keating and J. A. Murray appeared before council about the financial af- fairs of the community centre arena and the Junior Hockey Club. Mr. Murray as Treasurer of the Athletic, said the canvass. for the hockey had yielded $769. in actual cash. There might be a little more cone in later. The Athletic had paid off $350 on equipment expense, $160 insur- ance for players, $120 board bill for unemployed players and a few small items, making a tot- al of about $850 paid out. This left between $800 to $900 still owing, 'made up of 5500 for equipment, 5100 for transporta- tion, and several sundry items. Mr. Keating said he had no connection with, the hockey or athletic except as it concerned the community centre arena. There had been lack of patron- age at the hockey, not only at this arena but all over. The at- tendance Saturday night had been a little better. The arena was dependent on hockey. There was less revenue now from sale of practice time to outside teams since so many more arenas had been built and equipped. He asked for some assistance to help the hockey until the people would come out. Mayor McMaster asked how the arena was doing. Mr. Keat- ing said a very close check was ;kept on it and so far it was breaking g e von on operating ex- penses. Councillor Kellar asked about last year, the equipment had been $1,200. 'Council turned to other :busi- ness, Tax arrears are reported al 510,000.00 Mayor McMaster reported that the assessor had confirmed Matt Armstrong's assessment at previous figure. A 'bylaw was passed authoriz- ing the town's account in the Canadian Bank of Commerce. The tax prepayment plan will be continued. Mayor McMaster said council appointed two members to the community centre arena board, Messrs. J. E.. Keating and James A. Stewart were re -appointed in addition to the two members of council who are representatives. Two members were named to the County Industiial promotion board, Mayor McMaster and Councillor Leslie. A bylaw was passed allowing the town to borrow up to 570,- 000 as necessary from the bank at 5T/2%. Town Clerk Wilson ex- plained interest was paid only on the actual amount borrowed. The sewer might require larger borrowings than usual. Council passed a bylaw mak- ing `the following appointments' of 'officers and officials: Town Clerk, D. H. Wilson, $1800.00. Town Treasurer, D. H. Wilson, $1,000.00. Fire Chief, John Scott, $800.' Harold Maloney, street fore- man etc., 52250.00. Solicitors, McConnell & Hays, 5150.00. Auditors, Brock Davis and Brockton, $500.00. Fence Viewers, R. I3. Sproat, James Henderson, Won. Hoegy. Public Library, Mabel Turn- bull. Community Centre Arena Board, Mayor McMaster, •Coun- cillor Christie. Hospital Board, R. S. Box. The salaries granted include Continued on Page 4 • COUNCIL COMMITTEES Finance—Leslie, Christi e, Habkirk. Property—Scoins, Chr i s t 1 e, Close. Street—Close, Leslie, Scott. Relief--Scoins, Hablciric, Kel- lar. 'Fire & Water—Christie, Hab- kirk, Kellar. Court of Revision — McMast- er, Christie, Close, Leslie, Scoins Police—McMaster, Close, Hab- kirk, Park, Scott, Christie, Kellar. Industrial Committee — Mc- Master, Leslie, Habkirk.' Sewage—Leslie, Seoins, Kellar The first named on each comn- mnittee is chairman.: NORTHSIDE W.A. Northside general W.A. meet- ing was held in the S.S. room in the afternoon, Jan. 5th. Mrs, Knight was in charge of the de- votions, the theme being The New Year. Installation of offi- cers was conducted by Rev. Mr, Stinson. The new president, Mrs. Beverly Christie, welcomed all present. Group reports, treasur- er's report and parsonage com- mittee reports were given. Minor repairs will be done at the par- sonage and a committee was sel- ected to obtain estimates of the cost of remodelling and building cupboards in the kitchen. 5500 will be paid to the building fund in June. A Valentine supper will be held Feb. 10th. Officers are; Hon. presidents, Mrs. Stinson and Mrs. J. B. Thompson; past pres., Mrs. C. Walden; president, Mrs. •Christia; 1st vice pros Mrs. Snell; 2nd vice pres., Mrs. Pinder; 3rd vice Pres., Mrs. Stevens; record- ing see„ Mrs. Ferris; corr. sec., Mrs, Close; press sec., Mrs, Turnbull; treas., Mrs. Hunt; assist. treas., Mrs. Ellis; first named in following committees are conveners: devotional, Miss Laura Mole, Mrs. Lorne Dale; flower and decorating, Mrs. Whitney, Mrs, Bechely, Mrs. Ri- ley; visiting, Mrs. Cochrane, Mrs. Finnigan, Mrs. Walden,. Mrs. Ferris, Mrs. Savauge, Mrs. Cuthill; parsonage, Mrs. Storey, Mrs. Murdie, Mrs. Hudson; soc- ial, Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. Le- mon, Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Hulley, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Travis; kitchen, Miss Thelma Elgie, Mrs, Scott, Mrs, Walden, Mrs. Garnham and. Mrs. Wilson; parlor, Mrs. Steph- enson, Mrs. Knight, ribs. Cuthill; silver, Mrs. Savauge, Mrs. Milton Stewart; pianist, Mrs. Clifford Broadfoot; auditors, Mrs. Alvin Sillery', Miss Fennell; represen- tative to official board, Mrs. Christie; to Girls' Work Board, Mrs. Pinder. W. I. NEW,S The Seaforth Women's Insti- tute had a large crowd at their dance on Jan. 7. Euchre was played for the first part of the evening. Ladies first, Mrs. Bruce McGregor; lone hands, Mrs. Robert Dalton; consolation, Mrs. Ed Brady. Men's first, W. D. Wilson; lone bands, Robt. 'Chart- ers; consolation, James IDoig. Lucky lunch, Mrs. Robert •Gem- mell. The Seaforth Women's Insti- tutee N w Year's evea m•t pywas a decided success. The winners for the spot dance, Laverne God - kin and Marion Hemmingway. Elimination dance, Ray Huether and Pat Thompson. Please remember the Wo- men's Institute will hold their monthly meeting on Wed., Jan. 19, at the home of Mrs. Andrew Crozier at 2 o'clock. Roll call, "Why T am glad I live in 'Cana- da". This meeting is in charge of Mrs. Geo. Hill•and Mrs. C. Simpson. Sandwiches, Mrs, Har- old Hugill and Mrs. R. J. Doig; cake, Mrs. Lorne Carter, Mrs. Gordon McKenzie. Members are asked to bring or send cookies or candies for the home at Clinton to be taken up on Jan. 21st. LIONS DISCUSS POOL J. R. Spittal and W. E. South- gate were co-chairmen of Mon- day evening's meeting of the Lions Club in St. Thomas' Par- ish hall. The parks committee was given permission to investi- gate possibility of bettering con- ditions at the swimming pool. The pool whichis fed from Sil- ver Creek is deteriorating be- cause of lack of water. A furth- er flow of water is necessary. Another pool with a better source of water supply may be the solution on the present site. R. S. McKercher suggested that a representative from the Dept. of Planning and Development could possibly assist in a solu- tion of this problem. A film through the courtesy of the RCAF Station, Clinton, was shown. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Roy Butt an- nounce bhe engagement of their eldest daughter, Marilyn Joyce, to James Edward Ziegler, eon of Warrant Officer and Mrs. Eric Ziegler, RCAF, 03aden-Baden, Germany. The wedding will take place Jan. 22, at Northside Unit- ed Church. McKILLOP COUNCIL PLANS 1055 WORK Reeve Dan Beuerman presided at the inaugural meeting of Mo- Killop Council on Monday in Carnegie L i b r a r ', Seaforth, when the following councillors also took the oath of office: Earl Mills, Jerry Doerr, Wilson Little and Albert Siemon. Council decided not to ap- point any road patrolmen this year. Formerly each patrolman had eharge of four or five miles of road. But under changing conditions, all gravelling has been looked after pretty much by one man, as farmers were not always available during the busy harvest season, Therefore the township will try this year without patrolmen. Forms were. not available yet from the De- partment of Highways for mak- ing estimates of the 1955 road and bridges work. Four new bridges are planned, at Mac Scott's, the Matt Beattie bridge, Godltin's and IIiranm Blanchard's. The following 'appointments were made for the township; Clerk and Treasurer, J. M. Eckert; assessor, James Mc- Quaid; school attendance offi- cer, Sohn Leeming; drainage in- spector, Clarence Regele; weed inspector, Albert Harrison; aud- itors, Monteith & Monteith & Co., for township, schools and telephone. Poundkeepers—Wm. A. Ryan, Joseph Carlin, Reueben Buuck, Percy Taylor, Peter McCowan, Charles Kleber, Wm, McSpad- den. Fence viewers --James No- lan, Joseph Ryan, William Boyd, Joseph McLaughlin, Wm. Shan- non; Robt. Campbell, Boyd Dris- coll, Thomas McMillan, RobertMcClure. Livestock and Poultry Evaluators --Alex Smith, Frank Bowman, Robt. Dodds, Antone Siemon. Building Inspectors— Archie Somerville, Robt, Scott. Council applied for the roads and bridges subsidy on $63,634.- 67 63,634:67 for 1954 work. Fees were approved for mem- bership in the Ontario Good Roads Assn„ Rural Municipality Assn. and Assessing Officers of Ontario. A grant of 525. was made to Huron Crop Improve- ment Association, REBEKAHS MEET Mrs. David MacLean and Miss Jean Scott were named a com- mittee at the regular meeting of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge Mon- day evening to meet with a com- mittee of the IOOF to plan for a family pot -luck supper to he held in Oddfellows Hall at 7 P. m,, Jan, 21. Rebekahs, 'husbands and families and Oddfellows, wives and families at 51 per couple or 500 per plate, with proceeds to go to the C.P. and T. committee for the purchase of an additional wheel chair. A film dealing with C. P. and T. work is to be shown after the supper. Rev. W. J. Stinson will be asked to address this joint meeting. The vice grand, Mrs. Wm. Dal- rymple, reported that boxes had been sent to older members at Christmas. Several thankyou notes were read, including one from Mrs. John Wood, Kippen. Following the meeting a post - Christmas party and a penny sale were enjoyed, the latter sponsored by the Past Grands 'Club with6 $7. 0 being realized. GROUP 3 OF W.A. Group 3 of the W.A. of North Side United Church held their meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Cliff Broadfoot with a good attendance. Pres., Mrs. Knight opened meeting with a poem, A. New Year. The secretary's and treasurer's re- ports were given and it was de- cided to have the mite boxes for another year. Mrs. Cochrane took devotional part and opened with a short reading, "A Laugh 10 just like sunshine ".Scripture lesson, led by Mrs. Travis, was taken from Psalm 714 end read responsively. Miss Thelma Elgie led in prayer. Mrs. Peter Dunlop and Mrs. Cliff Broadfoot favored with a lovely duet. Our guest speaker was Mr. Alvin Siliery who gave helpful advice on Mak- ing of wills and mortgages. Hymn 550 and the mizpah bene- diction brought the :meeting to a close. The social committee served a lovely lunch. Next meeting is at the home of Mrs. Art Wright. GORDON HOLMES The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon from the Bann funeral home, Brussels, of Gordon Holmes, of the Leadbury line, McKillop. Mr. Holmes' death occurred on Sunday afternoon at the home of his brother, Joseph, Morris twp. He was in his 48th year and a son of the late Da- vid Holmes, and had lived most of his life in McKillop. Surviv- ing are five sisters and three brothers, all of whom reside in the West and the States, except Jos, of Morris and Mrs. Nettie Edler of .Seaforth. The service was conducted by Rev. H. E. Livingstone, of Win- throp, and interment was in Brussels cemetery. Pallbearers were David Wat- son, 'Ed. Davidson,' Wm. Leem- ing, Thos. Storey, 'Charles Boyd, Campbell Wey. TUCKERSMITH INAUGURAL HELD Tuckersmith 'municipal council met in the town hall, Seaforth, on Monday for their inaugural meeting and subscribed to the oath of office before the clerk. The council consists of James Doig, reeve, and councillors For- syth, Garrett, Falconer and Lee, Rev. Mr. Milroy of Egmond- ville United Church attended the meeting and invoked Divine guidance upon the deliberations of the council for the ensuing year. Adrian Timmermans attended the meeting and again complain- ed that the McCullie Drain was not sufficient through his prop- erty and council promised to in- vestigate the matter. Council joined the Assoc. of Rural Municipalities, Ont. Good Roads Assoc., and the Assoc. of Assessing Officers, and ordered fee of 510 each be paid. The clerk was instructed to order 8 copies of the Municipal World for use of council and officials. Grant of $10 was made to the Huron Soil and Crop Improve- ment Assoc. Rate of pay for ordinary labor was set at 70c per hour; grader operator 51,10. Bylaws were passed authoris- ing entering into agreements with owners for tree planting in the township and for borrowing a maximum of 590,000 at melt times as required throughout the year. Roy Bell, Hensall, was ap- pointed as member from Tuck ersmith to the Ausahle Valley Conservation Authority. The following were named as Bru- cellosis Control committee for 1055: Dr. Harold Wharton, G. W. Montgomery, Roy Pepper, Robt. McGregor and E. P. Ches- ney. Accounts passed included; Brucellosis control 5198.10; le- gal 57.50; relief 525,00, hospit- alization 5.12, printing $40, sup- plies 549, grants 510, member- ship fees $30, election $102. salary etc. 5175, roads 5803.21. Council adjourned to meet on Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. PETER DILL • Peter Dill died at his home in Detroit, Michigan, after a short illness, on Friday night at 10.30 p.m. I -Ie resided at 1411 Webb Ave. He was born in Dub- lin on Jan, 18, 1908, a son of Peter Dill of 170 Brunswick Ave., Stratford, and the late Mrs. Dill. He was educated at the Dublin Separate and Contin- uation Schools, later going to Detroit in 1938. He married Margaret Byrne who survives, also surviving are one daughter, Marlene and one son harry at home. His father, Peter Dill of Stratford; six brothers, Rev. Gordon Dill of Windsor; Dr. Louis Dill, Detroit; Frank Dill, Lansing, Mich., Ralph Dill, of Stratford; Josepli'Dill of Dublin; Kenneth Dill of St. Marys; three sisters i(Claris) Rev. Mother Re- miguis of Glengarda, Windsor; Mrs. Daniel (Veronica) Sturgis, Oshawa; Mrs. Cletus !(Marion) Lynes of London. The body rested at the Doyle Funeral Home, 14th and Ferry Park Ave. until Monday morn- ing when Requiemuiem High Mass was sung by his brother, Rev. Gordon Dill at Visitation Ro- man Catholic Church, 'Webb Av>t, at 9.30 a.m. The pallbearers were Gerard Byrne, John Byrne, Basil Byrne Jr., Donald Byrne, Jim Dill, Al- bert Jordan. Interment took place in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Attending the funeral of the late Peter Dill were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carpenter, Miss Monica Byrne, Mr. Joe Dill, Mr. and Mrs. Tom (Butters, Mr. and Mrs. John McCarthy. HIGH SCHOOL NEWS The basketball game that was supposed to have been played last Thursday was cancelled be- cause the school buses didn't go out and there wasn't any school. The game was played on Mon- day, Jan. 10, with the Seaforth girls against the Mitchell girds. The first game saw the Seaforth Seniors defeat the Mitchell Sen- iors by one point in a 15-16 score. Sheila McFadden was high scorer for the Seniors with nine points to her credit. The Junior game after regula- tion time saw the score tied ,at 10-10. Each team scored one basket in the five minutes over- time so the game ended a tie 12-12. Decorations in the new gym are going up fast and furious, as the gym gets a new face for the Formal dance on Friday, Jan. 14. Lionel Thornton and his orchestra will play for the dance. Anyone wishing to work Fri- day night at the dance wih_sign their name on the piece of paper on the bulletin board. Free tick- ets to the show will be given to anyone working that night. REAL ESTATE CHANGE Mr. 'Roy Lawson has purchas- ed the house on Goderich Street West from Miss Lena Graham, with immediate possession. 'The sale was completed through the office of Mr. Merton Heid. Miss Graham left on Monday for Clin- ton, where she will reside. u,„p111111",,p1;p,n1111111„1I1Iap quttaltea ape 11111011111111,0111111,11.1111.11111111,11ull nuennnm,unuur,. 1847 ROGERS BROS. Canada's Finest Silverplate, OLD COLONY PATTERN PRICE LIST FORKS Dimmer Forks, Regular 1.95 Salad Forks 1.95 Oyster Forks 1.95 SERVING PIECES Tablespoon 1.95 Cold Meat Fork 3.75 Gravy Ladle 3.75 Butter Knife 2.75 Sugar Shell 2.75 Berry Spoon 3.75 SPOONS • Teaspoons Dessert Spoons 1.913 Soup Speene, R.B. . , 1.95 Coffee Spoons 95 Iced Drink Spoons .... 195 KNIVES Dinner Knives, H,fi, reg. 1411 Butter Spreaders 1,115 Orders will he accepted up to (cob. 25th, 1955. Silverware will be delivered in September. SA ♦ AUGE S Jewellery Gifts Fine China Seaforth Ili, 1,1,1111111111 ttttattt1a11111111t,11111eI11t111t I1t11111111 et1111tte1111111it; 11111e1i1111,1,1111,111,11„1111,111111ntlllla, OFFICERS ELECTED AT BRUCEFIELD S. S. The annual meeting of the Brucefield Sunday School was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Haugh, the evening of Jan. 4. Mr. N. Walker, the Su- perintendent opened the 'meeting with prayer. He gave an inter- esting report. We have an en- rolment of one hundred schol- ars and an average attendance of 83 which shows the attendance is increasing steadily. There are five officers, ten regular teach- ers, five of whom are new this year and supply teachers. Moth- thers' Day and Rally Day, were suitably observed. The annual S. S. picnic is enjoyed by the whole community. Approximate- ly $83 was sent to Missions. The new screen is a big asset but it was decided to work towards a new lantern. A concert under the leadership of Mrs. Robt. Al- lan Sr., Mrs. George Clifton, Mrs. Robt. Allan Jr. and Mrs. Alex. McBeath will be held later to help the lantern fund. The committee that prepared the Christmas concert were tendered a hearty vote of thanks by all. Thetemperance slides under the leadership of Mr. Jno. A. Mc - Ewan were the best yet, impres- sive and easily understood. The Monthly Missionary talks under the leadership of Ann Haugh were helpful and educational. There were nine Robt. Raikes Diplomas and 31 seals present- ed for attendance at the Christ- mas concert. The White Gifts were gratefully acknowledged by Huron's Children's Aid So- ciety. Memory work was studied more and we hope to see further advancement here. The seals and certificates for it will be pre- sented soon. The following are the officers and teachers for 1955: Supt., Mr. Norman Walker; Ass't Sup- erintendent, Mr. C. Christie; Treas., Mr. R. P. Allan; Sec., Mr. W. Haugh; pianist, Miss Margaret McQueen, Miss Ann Haugh, Miss Ellen Boyce. Miss- ionary Convenors, Miss Ina Tay- lor, Miss Mary Broadfoot. Tenm- perance Convenor, Mr. Jno. A. McEwan; Lantern Operators, Fred Lobb, Ron MoClinchey, Jack Broadfoot; Cradle Roll, Mrs. Lorne Wilson, Mrs, Wm. Scott; Memory Work, Mrs. W. Haugh; Regular S. S. teachers, Mrs. A. McBeath, Mrs. N. Wal- ker, Mrs. W. Haugh, Miss G. Chapman; Mr. Jae. Chapman, Mrs. G. Clifton, Mrs. B. Mc- Clinrchey, Mr. Jno. A. McEwan, Mrs. Robt. Allan Sr., Mr. Robt. Watson; assistant teacher, Mrs. Glen Swan, Mrs, Robt, Dalrym- ple, Mrs. Harry Dalrymple, Mrs. C. Ham, Miss Ann Haugh, Miss Ina Taylor, Mrs. Robt. Allan Jr. It would aid the assistant teach- ers greatly if teachers' pamph- lets were given to them Saturday or earlier if possible. The meet- ing adjourned and a social half hour was spent. POLICE REPORT The following police report for 1954 was presented at the council meeting, Monday Mo dY even- nig. Highway traffic, 91 cases — speeding 59 and other cases 32, fines 5484. Canadian Temper- ance Act, 4 cases, Fines 5325. Criminal code 33 cases convict- ed. Committed to jail 9, suspend- ed sentence 81, paid fines 16. Fines 5560. Total fines for year 51,369. Premises insecure 14. Investi- gations of breaking, entering and theft, 9. Investigating theft 5. Persons committed to jail re above 3. G. S. Ferris, Prov. 'Constable NORTHSIDE UNITED MARRIED COUPLES CLUB The January meeting of the Couples Club was held in the church School room, The meeting was in charge of Dr. and Mrs. P. Brady and Mr. and Mrs. A. Westcott. The •meeeting opened with a hymn (286) followed by a pray- er led by A. Westcott. Mrs. Brady read the scripture from Matthew. Mrs. A. Westcott read a short article on prayer. The closing. hymn was no. 445. The president, Mrs. Brady and vice pres., Mr. L. Mosher con- ducted the business period. The minutes of the January executive meeting were read by the secre- tary, Mr. E. Hoffman. Mrs. J. Stinson led in the recreational period. Members of the group broke up and rehearsed short impromptu skits and dialogues. These were then presented to the others present, and proved to be very interesting and humor - 0115. A delicious lunch of hot soup and crackers, cookies, cake and tea was served by Mrs, Brady and Mrs. Westcott. The meeting closed with •taps.. ICY ROADS The High School was closed last Thursday due to icy roads. Oneay niscght.hool bus did not get back to town until 8.30 p.nm. Wednes- d