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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1955-03-10, Page 1The Seaforth News WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 77 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, TWJRSDAY, MARCH 10, 1955 $1.50 a Year Authorized as Second Class mail, Pod Office Dept., Ottawa Snowdon Bros., Publishers Larry Wheatley Heads Jr. Farmers The Junior Farmers meeting was held on Tuesday March 1 in Seaforth High 'School. The meeting was conducted by Earl McSpadden. Minutes were read by Ken 'Campbell, Money from the drama festival was turned in to the secretary. The elections of officers was 'conducted by Earl with the following officers elected: Pres., Larry Wheatley; I lst Vice. Pres., Lavern Godkin; 2nd Vice Pres., Ken Campbell; Sec., Earl Richardson; Treas., Ken Moore; Press Reporter, El- gin •Schade. Directors elected were: Grey-Morris—Ray Hueth- er; North of No. 8 Highway— Murray Dale, Neil MoGavin; South of No. 8 Highway—Robt. Parsons, Merton Keys. Auditors appointed were Stewart Wilson and Lloyd Cooper. The meeting was then adjourned. Joint Meeting The joint meeting was presid- ed over by Earl MeSpadden and opened with Junior Farmers' song followed by the Yearly Financial Report lby Larry Wheatley., A poem was read by Betty Cairlpbeli. The club paper was also read by Larry Wheat- ley. Plans for the annual ban- quet were discussed. The meet- ing was then adjourned. Lunch was served followed by a dance with music supplied by Dallas brothers. Diplorrlas Presented S. A. S. Members At the regular meeting of the Seaforth Agricultural Society ' held Tuesday night, diplomas , for outstanding work in the field of agriculture, were pre- sented to Russell T. Bolton, so - 1 eety president, and to James M. • Scott, the presentations being made by Robert E. 1 eMillan and Irvin Trewartha. Confirmation was received that the Ontario Hereford Re- gional Show and the Perth - Huron Shorthorn Association Show will be held in conjunction with this year's fall fair, Sept. 22.23, the society's 110th an- nual event. An invitation was extended for delegates to attend the 'Dis- trict 8' meeting in Exeter, on March 25. The society this year plans to sponsor a field crop competi- tion in Rodney Oats with Harold Pryce in charge,. with a possibili- ty that competition in field corn will also be held. Also, 4-11 club competitions to be held are, a Poultry Club competition, to be sponsored by the Seaforth Lions Club, with James M. Scott as leader; a swine club to be spon- sored by the Seaforth Junior Farmers; a baby beef calf club, led by R. W. Campbell and Eric Anderson; a dairy calf club, with Irvin Trewartha and Wm. Boyd as leaders and a McKillop 4-H grain club with the McKil- lop Federation of Agriculture as sponsors. The following committee 'chairmen, were named: heavy horses, Elgin Nott; light horses, Allan 'Campbell; beef, Oliver Anderson; dual purpose short- horn, James F. Scott; dairy, Ir- vin Trewartha; sheep, Guy Dor- ranee; pigs, Robt. E. McMillan; live poultry, Wilfred Glazier and George Mcllwain; eggs, An- drew Moore; .sports and attrac- tions, R. B. Holmes and F. a. Snow; grounds and property, J. M Scott; farm machinery dis- play, Jon Bach; publicity, J. M, Scott; parade, F. A. Dobson; parking, (Scott Claff; tickets, E. P. Chesney; pet show, Lions Club; agricultural products, J. W. Crich• public school, J. A. Talbot; high school, L. P. Plum - steel. An executive, composed of the president, R. T. Bolton; vice- presidents, R. W. Campbell and R. E. McMillan; secretary, Earl McSpadden, J. M. Scott and F. J. Snow, were named to be in charge of any special .business arising in preparation for this year's special fair. J. M. Scott reported on the progress to date in connection with the variety show being ar- ranged for presentation during the Easter Holiday week. A cooking school to be spon- sored by the Women's Division through courtesy of a meat- packing company, is set for May 30th, MRS. H. SANDFORD Word has been .received by friends here of the death in Brandon, Man., on Feb. 25th of Mrs. Harold ,Sandford, who was a resident of Seaforth for a numberr of years, leaving here about eight years ago. Mrs. Sandford had been in failing health for some time. She was a member of St. Thomas' Church while in Seaforth. Surviving:be- sides her husband, who is a rail- way engineer, is one daughter, Beatrice,Mrs. 1;. A. Hebdr 'tch of Atikoan, Ont. Another daug- hter predeceased her. Mrs. Sandford was a native of Scot- land. q TTENTION FATHERS The regular meeting of the Houle and School Association to be held Tuesday, March 15th, is Father's Night. The presence of both the mother and the father is desired, but if only one can come, make it be Father. Show your children you are interested, by being present at a worthwhile evening of enter- tainment and education. ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Grum- mett, Seaforth, announce the engagement of their only daugh- ter, Margaret M., and Francis R. Cantelon, Clinton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph 'Cantelon, Clin- ton. The marriage to take place int pv�r]y April. RED CROSS SUNDAY The Canadian Red Cross So- ciety has announced that Sun- day, March 13th has been desig- nated as Red Cross Sunday. MRS. WILLIAM O'ROURKE Mrs. William O'Rourke, '78, died Wednesday night at Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, where she had been a patient since January. Mrs. O'Rourke was the former Teresa Roach, daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Dermody Roach. She was married to Mr. O'Rourke on Feb. 15, 1904, and last year at their home in Dublin they cele- brated their golden wedding an- niversary. Mr. and Mrs. O'- Rourke after their marriage farmed in McKillop twp. lot 5, con. 6, until they retired to Dub- lin in 1924. Mrs. "O'Rourke is survived by her husband, who is a patient in St. Mary's Hospital, London; one sister, Mrs. Roland Kennedy, Seaforth; and several nephews and nieces. The funeral took place from the Cleary funeral home, Sea - forth, Saturday morning, to St, Patrick's Church, Dublin, where she had been a faithful member all her life. She was a member of the Altar Society and of the Catholic Women's League. Rev. Joseph O'Rourke, Sarnia, and Rev. Joseph Feeney, London, nephews of Mrs. O'Rourke, as- sisted Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes at the solemn requiem high mass at 9.30 o'clock Saturday morning. The pallbearers were Martin Feeney, Pat Maloney, Pat Jor- dan, Angus Kennedy, James Krauskopf, Sylvester Flannery. . Interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery, Dublin. Northside United Church Rev. John •Stinson, Minister.' 10 a.m., Church .School and Adult Bible, Class. 11 a.m., Morning Worship, Sermon Theme, "The Face of Christ". First in Lenten Series. Jr. Congregation and Tod- dlers' Group. 7 pan., Evening Service: Ser- mon Theme, "I am a Protest- ant." Fifth and final study in this series. 8.15 Y. P. U. executive meet- ing W. I. EVENT A successful euchxe and dance was 'held in the Community Centre on Friday evening, Mar. 4th. Ladies first prize, Mrs. Stewart Pepper; lone hands, Mrs. Fred Willis; consolation, Mrs. Austin Matheson; men's first, Fred Willis; lone hands, Dick Eisler; consolation, Eldon Crich; lunch prize, Mrs. James Keys. Lunch was served and dancing enjoyed to Murdoch's Orchestra. MRS. THOMAS RANDS Services for Mrs. Thomas Rands, the former Arabella Armstrong who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Guy Ry- an, Con. 4, Biddulph, were held Saturday from the Murdy fun- eral home, Lucan. The Rev. J. F. Wayland, of Holy Trinity Anglican Church officiated. Interment was in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong, origin- ally of 'Ireland, she was born in Belgrave but she and her hus- band lived in .Seaforth for many years before going to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ryan 16 years ago. Her husband died 11 years ago.• For the past eight years she has been in poor health. Her only survivor is her daug- hter, Maybelle, Mrs. Guy Ryan, of Lucan. EGMONDVILLE Mr. Andrew Houston and Mr. Jas. Doig left last week on a trip to California. Mr. Will Finlayson and son Billie of Lorne Park visited with his mother, Mrs. Jas Finlayson and other relatives. Mrs. Lorne Finlayson and son Brian of Cromarty, spent the weekend with Mrs. Jas. Finlay- son. Mrs. t(Rev.) W. E. Milroy and baby Ross leave this week to spend a few weeks visiting with relatives and friends, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. It is ten years since she left England. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hay have returned home from a visit with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Pepper •of Niagara Falls. Miss Jean Scott in Hospital from Fall Miss Jean Scott was taken to London on Wednesday for troat- ment following an accident in her home in Harpurhey on Tues- day evening about 6:30 o'clock when she broke her right thigh. Miss Scott slipped on the floor just after supper. She has been Oaring for her father, Mr. Robt. Scott who is confined to bed, having recently returned home from the hospital. THE C. OF C. REPORTS Once again the subject of store hours has arisen and Tues- day the members of the Merch- ants •Committee met to seek a means of finding out the wishes of the Seaforth merchants. The •committe decided that, during the coming week, they would make a personal survey of all merchants in town to de- termine whether we should, in April, carry on with the 9 p,m. closing or start right in with 10 p.m. closing on Saturdays. • It is felt that if a permanent late closing hour was agreed up- on there would be less confusion amongst people coming in from the surrounding district to do their shopping. RICHMOND G. PARKE The death occurred on Wed- nesday of Richmond G. Parke, at his home after an illness of two years. He was in his 78th year. A native of Birmingham, England, he was married at Or- angeville in 1902 to Georgina Collins, who died one year ago. He was a member of St. Thom- as' Anglican Church and served as church warden for 25 years. He took a prominent part in municipal affairs, as councillor, reeve and mayor, and' had also been fire chief. He was a former chairman of Scott Memorial Hospital Board. He is survived by one son and one daughter, Dorothy,at home, and George, of London, and one sister, Mrs. J. 'Christie, of New Brunswick. The body is at the family res- idence on John street. Service will be conducted in St. Thomas' Anglican 'Church at 2 p.m. Sat- urday. Rev. J. H. James will of- ficiate and burial will be in Mait- landbank cemetery. NORMAN KNIGHT The death of Thomas Norman Knight, well known resident of Seaforth occurred about 4.30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8. Born in Seaforth 55 years ago, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Knight. He was mar- ried on Feb. 16, 1929, to Ruth Irene Andrew, who survives him. Also surviving are a son, Bob, of Kitchener, and a daughter, Marjory, Mrs. Thos. Haley, Sea - f orth; also six 'brothers and a sister: Horace of Nile; Frank of Toronto; Cecil of Kitchener, Leslie of Birch Run, Mich.; Al- vin of Hamilton; Carol of Sea - forth; ,(Florence) Mrs. Ritchie of London. For many years Mr. Knight was employed by the butcher shops and more recently, also as a bus driver with Scott Habkirk. The funeral will take place on Friday, March 11, at 2 p.m. from the G. A. Whitney Funeral Home, Goderich St., Seaforth. Rev. John Stinson of Northside United Church will officiate. In- terment will be in Maitlandbank Cemetery. MRS. M. MALONEY Mrs. Margaret 'Maloney, 8.6, died at noon on Monday at the •home of her son, Frank Malon- ey. The former Margaret Reedy, she was born in McKillop twp., was educated at Moylan's School Section and married at St. Co- lumban in 1891 to John Maloney who died in 1914. She farmed at Beechwood and retired in 1932 with her son. She was a member of St. James' Roman Catholic Church here, the Catholic Wo- men's League and League of the Sacred Heart. Surviving are six sons, Louis, of Detroit; Dennis, of Toronto; Harold and Frank, both of Sea - forth; Peter and Wilfred, both of McKillop twp. One son, Jo- seph, formerly of McKillop twp. predeceased her. Funeral will be held Thursday from the residence of her son to St. James' Church for requi- em high mass at 9.30 a.m. sung by. the .Rev. Fr. E. P. Weber. Burial will be in St. Columban Cemetery. SEAFORTH LODGE PLANS BENEFIT EUCHRE PARTY With the noble grand, Mrs. Scott Habkirk, presiding at .a meeting of Edelweiss Rebekah lodge Monday evening, a dona- tion was made to. the Violet Pearce gift fund, A euchre, to follow the March 14 meeting, in aid .of the C.P. and T. commit- tee was announced by Miss Mae Smith. Mrs. W. 0. Johnston and Miss Jean Scott have been nam- ed co -degree -captains. Huronic Rebekah Lodge, Clinton, and Goderich Rebekah Lodge are be- ing invited to join with Edel- weiss Lodge at the regular meet- ing on March` 28. A penny sale is planned to follow the meeting. Arnold Jamieson Top Winner at Arnold Jamieson, Mullett, was top winner at the Huron County Seed Fair, on Friday, with a tot- al score of 48 points. Second highest number of points at the fair was won by James McEwen of Hensall. Ray Houston, Brus- sels, won the prize for the best entry in the feed grain division. The hay championship went to Norman 'Stephenson, Ethel. Har- ry Strang, Exeter, was wheat champion; Roy Bros., Londes- boro, turnip championship, Mar- ton Keyes, Seaforth, won the oat championship. Huron Boys Win at Ridgetown School District farm boys brought honors to Huron County at the Western Ontario Agricultural School, Ridgetown, last Thurs- day and ,Friday, at the Annual Review, a student competition in various' classes pertaining to their studies. Allan Haugh, of R.R. 1, Brucefield, was de- clared reserve grand champion of the day, as well as champion swine showman, receiving the Ontario Swine Breeders' Associ- ation trophy. The Field Hus- bandry championship was won by Bruce 'Coleman, R.R. 4, Sea- forth, who received the Ontario Crop and Seed improvement As- sociation trophy, as well ,as the trophy for the best Agricultural drawing in Class Drafting. Da- vid Morrissey, Exeter, was champion poultry showman,' re- ceiving the Wilbur North trophy. Curling Bonspiel Here Wednesday Sixteen rinks are taking part in a men's bonspiel at Seaforth Curling Rink bn Wednesday. Curlers are here' from Goderich, Stratford, Wingham, Clinton, London and Hensall. The ladies are catering for the affair which is the first bons]el in the new rink. Two rinks froin Seaforth La- dies' Curling Club took part in the ladies' bonspiel at Wingham on Wednesday, Mrs. M. W. Sta- pleton (skip), Mrs. F. Kling, Mrs. Thelma Wright, Mrs. G. H, Snowdon; Mrs. Adam Ast ((skip); Mrs. A. iWhetham, Miss M. Case, Mrs. C. eowcliffe. Annual Meeting of South Hurdn L.O.L. The annual meeting of South Huron L.O.L. was held in the Clinton lodge rooms on Wednes- day last, owing to the absence of County Master, Bro. D. L. Stephenson, the :chair was taken by Bro. Joe Caldwell of Green- way. Encouraging reports were given by the twelve lodges in South Huron, Goderich lodge won the Silver cup for the sec- ond year, for having the largest increase in membership. It was decided to accept the invitation of North Huron to celebrate the Glorious Twelfth in Blyth this year. The election of officers are as follows: County W.M., D. L. Stephen- son, Clinton; County D.M., Joe Caldwell, Greenway; County Chap., Borden Brown, Clinton; County Rec. Sec., Lloyd Hern, Woodham; County Fin. Sec., Harry Crich, Clinton; County Treas., Frank Faledner, Clinton; County Marshall, Kenneth Bet- ties, Winthrop; County 1st Lect. Fred McClymont, Varna; 'Coun- ty 2nd Lect., Fred Jamieson, Woodham; County Asst. Marsh- all, Earl Cooper, Goderich. MIDGETS PLAYING FOREST. Forest Midgets play here on Wednesday night with the -re- turn game Friday, in a two -game point semi-finals. The winner will likely meet Cannington for the Ontario Midget title. WALTON The regular meeting of WMS, of the United Church .met in the church, March and with Mrs. R. McMichael presiding. Theme was "Adjusting our Attitudes". Hymn 155 was followed by the secretary's report and roll call answered by a favorite hymn. Treasurer reported '$13.29 on hand. The groups are to hand in their contributions to first quarter of year. Supply Secre- tary reported the bale was to ;be ready by the end of May. Reaffiliation service of CGIT. with the WMS. to be an open meeting on the evening of Mar. 11th, (Delegates were appointed to sectional meeting at Wingham, April 7th. Thankoffering services at the next meeting, April 12. The topic, last chapter of the study ,book, The Church in In- dia, was given by members of McKillop group. The closing hymn was followed by the Mizpah Benediction. Mr. J. Shannon is under the Doctor's care in Scott Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Wm. Humphries is in Kitchener Hospital. Mrs. G. Ritchie of Belgrave is supplying in the public school owing to illness of Miss. M. Mc- Donald. Surprise Party for Mr. & Mrs. Gordon A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gor- dan 18, Papple on March 2nd in honor of Mrs. Papple's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John K. Gordon. The oceasion,was Mr. and Mrs. 'Gordon's 40th wedding anni- versary. Twenty-six guests sat down to a sumptuous goose din- ner. After dinner. 'progressive euchre was enjoyed. The prize winner's were, ladies' first, Mrs. Harold S eir; consolation, Mrs. Ross Gordon. Gent's first, Chest- er Henderson; consolation, Hugh Gordon. The bride and groom of 40 years ago were the recipients of many beautiful gifts. W. I. Entertains Grandmothers The regular meeting of the Seaforth Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Wil- fred Coleman on March 8th at 2 o'clock with a good attendance of visitors and members. This was the Historical Research meeting in charge of Mrs. James Keys and Mrs. Ebner Cameron. The meeting opened with our president, Mrs. Gordon McKen- zie in the chair. The Institute Ode was sung followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. Every- one repeated the Mary Stewart Collect. The roll call was answer- ed by a verse from an old school book. Letters of thanks were read from Mrs. John Wood, Mr. William Leeming and our sister Institute in England, John Pryce. A favorable treasurer's report was given by Mrs. And- rew Crozier, Mrs. Robt. Doig, Mrs. Jaines Keys and Mrs. R. M. Scott are appointed a committee to look after putting a float in the parade for the Old Boys Re- union. A motion was made that we send $10.00 to Ceylon fund, Cod fish for Korea, also to our ACWW fund. A nominating committee consisting of Mrs. W. Coleman, Miss Thlma Elgie, Mrs. J. F. Scott, Mrs. Ross Gor- don, to look after the officers for the coming year. Mrs. Elmer Cameron took the chair for the Historical Re- search and Current Events. This is the day we entertained the grandmothers of our Institute. Mrs. Gordan Papple gave the motto, "Take time to Remem- ber". Mrs. E. Cameron gave Current Events. The history of Egmondville Church was given by Mrs. Elmer Cameron. Cor- sages were given to the oldest grandmother present, Mrs. An- nie Coleman, the youngest grandmother, Mrs. William Cam- eron, and the grandmother with the most grandchildren, Mrs. Alec Wallace. The meeting clos- ed by singing God Save The Queen. Lunch was served and a social half hour spent. , KIPPEN Mr. Ross Love was in Toronto last week attending the Ontario Hog Producers Annual meeting in the King Edward Hotel. Mr. Love represented the Hay twp. Federation of Agriculture. Mr, Donald Dayman represented the Tuckersmith Federation of Ag- riculture. Mr. Elmore Webster of Varna represented Stanley Federation. Mr. Alvin Rau 'of Drysdale, Vice Pres., of the Huron County Hog of Association, also attended. While in Toronto Mr. Love visited his son Bob, a Student at'the University of Toronto. We are pleased to report Mr. Won. Workman is somewhat im- proved in health. Mn Stanley .Jackson attended a sale of Hereford cattle in Tor- onto last week. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie McBride are this week in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Tom Munro returned home after spending a few days with friends in Toronto. We are pleased to report Mrs. Alice Dinsdale is somewhat im- proved after her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McBride spent the weekend with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. S. McBride in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Durran and son Allan, of London, visited on Sunday with Mrs. A. McClymont. Mrs. Gordon Wren spent the weekend with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith in London. Mr. Jonah Green, who has been in failing health left last week to spend some time with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Beaton in Goderich. Mr. and 14Irs. A. Gackstetter attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Enos Herdman in Exeter on Monday. Former Varna Resident Passes Mrs. Mabel Herdman, beloved wife of the late Enos J. Herd- man, passed away suddenly on Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wln. Homey, SSimcoe St., Exeter. The late Mrs. Herdman teas a native of England and following her marriage to Mr. Herdman farmed for a number of years near Varna, and later in 'U•aborie Twp. Mr. Herdman predeceased her one year ago. She is survived by one daughter r(Doris) Mrs. Fred Worden of Toronto, 3 grand; children and 1 great grandchild. 'Public' funeral services .were BARGAINS OF A LIFETIME AT VA UGE'S MARCH I ER ARE SALE BRIDE'S BOUQUET With its pretty border of pink roses, .a. fine English senii- porcelain reproduction of Bridal Rose pattern 94 pc. set. Reg. 47.95 SALE PRICE 529.75 SPRING BOUQUET "MAGNOLIA" A beautiful Myott English 20 pc. Reg. 9.75 Dinnerware pattern with a border of magnolias against Starter Set a grey background 94 pc, Set, Reg. 54.75 Sale 54.95 SALE 539.75 Many other outstanding dinnerware bargains: 94 pc. sets as low as 24,95 52 pc. sets as low as 512.95 HALF PRICE HALF PRIDE PEN & PENCIL SILVERWARE SPECIAL SPECIAL Waterman Ladies Pen & Pencil Set. Reg. 42 pc. set "Hepplewhite" (25.75 sale $12.85 pattern in icing's Plate, Waterman Gents Pen complete with tarnish -proof Pencil Set. Reg. 17.50 saleen$8.75 chest, Reg. 79.75 Parker Gents Pen & Pencil Set. Reg. 16.25 Haff Price 39;85 sale $8.12 SILVERWARE ALL -FOR -ONE -PRICE OFFER LAFAYETTIE PATTERN All items Knives while Teaspoons they last, Dessert Spoons at tha Soup Spoons 9ap,tl Dessert Forks low price. Salad Forks Butter Butte • Knives EACH Sugar 5 ns B poo � . SPECIAL CUPS & SAUCERS Regular value up to 60c. To clear at 29 c each 1.59 for 6 2.95 per doz. Many Half Price Specials IT WILL PAY YOU TO VISIT SAVAtJGE'S MARCH DINNERWARE SALE, COME EARLY AND GET YOUR CHOICE OF THE OUTSTANDING SALE VALUES SAVAUE'S Jewellery Gifts Fine China Seaforth held on Monday afternoon from the Hopper -Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, conducted by Rev. Wm. Moores of Elimville United Church where she, for a number of years was a member. Interment was made in Exeter Cemetery. The pallbearers were Ray- mond and Glen Worden, Toron- to, Squire Herdman, Centralia; Alvin Pym and Wm. Horney, Exeter; Wm. Hayter, Varna. The flowerbearers were How- ard Pym, Centralia; Ewart Pym of Exeter; Amos Herdman,, El- imville; Arnold .Gackstetter, of Kippen; Elmer Hayter, Varna, and Wm. Bradshaw, Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Cochrane of the Peace River district, Al- berta, are visiting the former's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Cochrane. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones and sons visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Shipman in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. N. Dickert en- tertained a number of friends at their hone on Thursday even- ing. CROMARTY The members of the Women's Missionary Society and the La- dies' Aid met for their March meeting at the home of Mrs. Thos. Scott .who presided and led in devotional exercises. Mrs. Francis Glossop had charge of the study book lesson with Mrs. Jas. Howe, Mrs. M. Houghton and Mrs. T. Laing assisting. The topic "The Peace of God" was given by Mrs. J. M. Scott. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Frank Harburn and Mrs. M. La - mond. Mrs. Houghton had charge of the Ladies' Aid meeting and several platters of importance wore dealt with. . Mrs. Grace Wren, Chisel - burst visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. Laing. Mr. and Mrs. H. R.. Currie and Linda Ann, London, spent the weekend with her parents,. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Walker. Hugh Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Scott is confined to Stratford Hospital where he is under observation. Miss June Munn, Chiselhurst, spent the weekend with Misses Ruth, Mildred and Carolyne Howe. • The. Cromarty chopping mill has been purchased by the Great Star Milling Company, of St. Marys, and . is at present under the management of Mr. Archie Cooper, Mitchell. Mrs. J. Kemp, Mrs. Ken Rolph and children and Mrs. Earl Rose and baby visited on Tuesday with Mrs. M. Houghton The Y.P.S. met on Monday evening with Mrs. Phillip James presiding. Miss Ethel Mae Nor- ris had charge of devotions. The topic was given by Mrs. Robert Sadler and Misses Mary and Helen Barbour sang a duet accompanied by Miss Joy Vivian. DUBLIN Miss Dorothy Kistner, R.N. of Welland, Ontario, with Mr. - and Mrs. 'Charles Kistner. Miss Mary Atkinson, Toron- to, and Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Brom of Sebringville with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Evans, of Merritton, with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans. Mrs. Loretta Molyneaux with 14Ir. and Mrs. Harold Smuck at Kitchener. L.A.C. John and Mrs. Mercer and children, who have been re- sidents of Dublin for the past year have moved to Clinton RCAF. Air Base. KIPPEN EAST The Kippen East W. I. will meet at the home of Mrs. Ro- bert Gemmell on Wednesday, March 16, at S.30 o'clock, co - hostess, Mrs. 'Charles Eyre. The roll call, first learned verse in my early years. The motto, work makes the world go around, fun keeps the axle greased, by Margaret MacKay.,, The speaker will be Mrs. Harry Caldwell. Music 'by Mrs. R. Peck. Current events by Mrs. W. Workman. The lunch com- mittee, Mrs. Campbell Eyre, Mrs. J. Lostell, Mrs. Charles Eyre, Miss Margaret Sinclair and Mrs. Stewart Pepper. HENSALL Mrs. Sararas returned to her home here after spending the winter ,months with members of her family in Toronto. Mr. Wm, Alexander is con- fined to Victoria Hospital in London, where he is receiving treatment. Miss Hattie :Sutherland suf- fered; a fall at her 'home here and was removed to Clinton Hospital for treatment. Mr. Hugh McMurtrie is ill in Victoria Hospital, London. His many friends wish him .a speedy recovery.