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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1955-04-14, Page 4Seaforth W.I. Elects Officers The regular meeting of the Seaforth W.I. was held at the home of Mrs, R. M. Scott. Mrs, G. MacKenzie, pees,, conducted the business. A course, Canning Ontario roods, will be held in Seaforth DHS on April 21st at 8 pan. All are invited to attend. Mrs, R. J. Doig thanked the ladies for a box of fruit sent her family while ill. Tho, treasurer's report was given for the year by 'Mrs, A. E. Crozier, treas. Mrs. R. J. Doig gave the citizenship and education report. Mrs. Croz- ier gave the community activit- ies .and public relations report. Mrs. Elmer Cameron sent the historical research report and it was read by Mrs. W, Coleman. Home economics and health report was given by Mrs. Jaynes Aikenhead and Agriculture and Canadian industries report by Mrs. G. MacKenzie. A report from Mrs. Jas. Keys, club leader, was given, Two Bu- . sy Beavers girls in, McKillop up for provincial Honors this year and a provincial honor girl continues with this new project, the Milky Way. Achievement day will be held May 14th. Mrs. John McGregor gave a report on her club, the Dairy Maidens. Mrs. Haugh's report was given by Mr's. MacKenzie. The election of officers was conducted by Mrs. Gordan Pap- ple, as follows: Past pres., Mrs. E. Cameron: pres., Mrs. G. MacKenzie; 1st vice pres., Mrs. R. J. Doig; 2nd vice, Mrs. E. Cameron; 3rd vice, Mrs. R. Gordon; sec., Mr's. H. Hugill; treas., Mrs, A. Crozier; asst. treas., Mrs, L, Carter; dist. director, Mrs. J. McLean; alt., Mrs. Hillebreeht; Institute dir., Miss Thelma Elgie, Mrs. Jas. Keyes, Mrs, Les Pryce; pr'og'ram con., Mrs. E, Whitmore; lunch, Mrs. R. Gordon; publicity, Mrs, G. Papple; flower and card, Mrs. W. Coleman; pianist, Mrs. J. McGregor; auditors, Mrs. J. F. Scott, Mrs. J. Aikenhead; pro- ject leaders, Mrs. W. Haugh, Mrs. Sas. Keyes, Mrs. Dale Nix- on; assists., Mrs. W. L. Whyte,. Mrs. Les Pryce, ',Mrs. J. Mc - .Gregor. Standing committees: Agricul- ture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Earl Papple, Mrs, Jas. Doig. Citizenship and Education, Mrs. A. Pepper, Mrs, W. Haugh, Community Activities and Pub- lic Relations, Mrs. J. F. Scott, Mrs. R, K. McFarlane. Histori- cal Research, Mrs. E. Cameron, Mrs, D. Wallace. Home Econom- ics and Health, Mrs. R, J. Doig, Mrs. R, M. Scott. Special Meetings: Picnic (July) Mrs. R. Gordon, Mrs. G. Pappie, Mrs, E. Kerr: United Nations ,(Oct.) Mrs. J. Keyes, Mrs. W. Leeming. Nov., Mrs. .Jno. Hillebrecht, Miss Thelma Elgie. Program, Convention re- ports. Christmas, Mrs. L. Cart- er, Mrs. W. Collins; family night, Mrs. H. Hugill. January, work meeting, Mrs. W. Coleman, Mrs. J. Kerr. February, County Home boxes, Mrs, 3. McLean, Mrs. E. Whitmore. April, Annual meeting, Mrs. R. McLachlan, Mrs. R. Miller. . Mrs: W. Coleman gave the report of nominating committee. The installation of officers was in charge of Mrs. G. E. Papple. Mrs. J. Aikenhead and Mrs. Seines Scott are to .be our dele- gates to district annual at Thames Road Church with Hur- ondale W.I. entertaining. These are the articles that may be at Exeter fair: Article in shell craft, a basket of flow- ers suitable for a church, a la- dy's 'homemade cobbler's apron, 6 butter tarts, fancy crocheted doily at least 10 inches. Sea - forth members please take note. Mrs. Lorne Carter then took the chair for the social part of the meeting. Mrs. J. F. Scott took the motto, "May is build- ing her house with apple blos- soms, she is roofing over the glimmering roams". Mrs, Scott gave this motto very ably. Mrs. John MacLean gave the report of the district meeting at Hen - sail. Mrs. James Doig moved a vote of thanks to 'our hostess. 'The meeting closed with singing God save the Queen. Move Police Office To Victoria Street The Seaforth town council on Monday evening decided to move the police office and po- lice cells to the former electric transformer station located ori Victoria Street just north of the waterworks, At present the office is located at the back of the town hall on the ground floor. Mayor McMaster said the provincial police officers were not happy with the present con- ditions. All councillors express- ed agreement with the idea of fitting up the former electric transformer building, a well built brick structure, so it could be used as a police office. Two cells can be built at the north wall leaving 'adequate space for an office and wash- room. The Sergeant from Mount Forest looked over the building last week and was satisfied it was suitable. The walls will have to be plastered and a lower ceiling put in. It can be heated with an oil heater. Councillors estimated the cost of fitting the•building at $2,- 000, including" a certain amount of office equipment. WALTON Mr. and Mrs. Herb Travis, Brian and Gail spent Sunday in Watford. Easter Drama At Northside Church An inspiring Easter pageant drama "The Unshadowed Cross" was presented at the Easter evening service at Northside Un- ited Church. it was ably directed by Mr. W. A. Harding. The drama tells the story of Christian walk- ing in tete shadow of the Cross, rejoicing in it, only to tad that dark personalities, such as Dotibt, Fear, Pride, and ethers come to shadow the Cross and drive her to despair. Death completely ob- structs her view of the Cross. Christian falters and falls in be- wilderment. Then conies Faith, Hope, Humility, Joy, Truth and Love to open the pathway to the Cross, and finally Lite conies to complete the transformation and to cause Christian to rise again and rejoice in the regained und- erstanding of the Power of the Cross of Christ and in her Risen Lord. Cast of characters in order of appearance: Christian. Mrs. G. Ferris; Doubt, Mrs, Wm. Bo11; Fear, Marilyn Stewart; Pride, Merle Cooper; Sorrow, Alice Christie; 'Unbelief, Sandra Sax - lige; Indifference, Marion Mc- Ilwain; Death, Mrs, Chas, Pind- er; Faith, Mrs. H. Snell; Hope, Mrs. N. Schneider; Ihtmility, Mrs, G, Elliott; Joy, Miss T. Elgie; Truth, Miss J. Moffat; Love, lira. P. L. Brady; Life, Linda Sins. The Easter music and pageant hymns by the Senior Choir led by Mi'. and Mrs, James A, Stewart were an inspiration in themselves. Miss A. Lawrence and firs. Stinson assisted itr the costuming, with William Ball anti Austin Matheson arranging the properties and lighting, The morning service was con- ducted against a background of Easter lillies with the junior and senior choirs joining in the pro- cessional hymn "Christ the Lord is Risen today." The solo parts in the anthem, Staines's "They have taken away my Lord" were taken by Ruth Cluff, Sam Scott and James Stewart. Handel's great ityinn "Thine is the Glory" was sung by the junior choir and the ladies chorus sang Dickenson's three - part "In Joseph's Lovely Garden," The sermon, "What makes a Living Church" arose out of Paul's letter to the Colos- sians with the text: "Your life is hid with Christ in God." "With Perspective, purpose and power, the living Christ grants to all oh, edient hearts the privilege of be- ing a significant factor in His living church," said the minister. Honored by Family On 60th Anniversary For Mr. and Mrs, John Harris of Watford, Sunday, April 3rd 'was a very important day. The family and friends paid tribute to the couple on their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the home of their son -hi -law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Armand Kernick of Watford. A turkey dinner was served in their hon- or, the •table being decorated in pink and white with lighted can- dles and spring flowers. A four tier wedding cake adorned the table. Mr. and Mrs. Harris were married in April 1895 at the home of the bride's parents, the late Mr• and Mrs. David Camp- bell of Walton by the late Rev. T. Wesley Cousins. The groom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Harris of Grey twp. They farmed for 34 years at Walton and during that time Mr. Harris served as Agent for the Howick Mutual Fire Insur- ance Co. for 14 years. He also served as Military Representa- tive in Brussels in World War I. They have three daughters, Mrs. McGavin (Lena) of Kitch- ener; Mrs. Sellers ,(Hilda) of Walton and Mrs. A. Keinick ((Flora) of Watford. They also have five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr. Wil- mot McGavin of Brights Grove and Mr. Art Wiles of Kitchener spoke briefly and Mr. Jack Mc - Gavin, eldest grandson, of Lon- don proposed the toast which was responded to by Mr. Harris. A few well chosen words were spoken by Master Brian Travis of Walton, eldest great grand- son, as he presented Mr. and Mrs. Harris with gifts on behalf of those present. The couple were showered with flowers and gifts, also .cards and telegrams of congratulations. GUILD MEETS The monthly meeting of the Ladies' Guild of St. Thomas' Church was held on Tuesday, April 12, at 2.30 o'clock. The president, Miss Parke, presided and the meeting opened with a scripture reading by Miss C. Holmes. Prayers for the parish were followed by the Lord's prayer, The minutes and treas- urer's reports were read and approved. There was correspon- dence from several people with donations for the memorial win- dow fund. It was decided to hold a rummage sale on April 30. A motion that a tea be held for the memorial window fund at the home of Miss Parke on May 13. Business was discussed and a decision to hold the next two meetings on the second Thursday of :the month at 8 o'- clock. After the collection was received and dedicated the meet- ing closed with the benediction. BRADSHAW - LANGFORD A pretty Easter wedding was solemnized at noon Saturday in Northside United Church when Betty Lorene Langford of Sea - forth became the bride of Mr. David John. Bradshayy of Ham- ilton. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Langford of London and the bridegroom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Bradshaw of Sea - forth. Rev, J, W. A. Stinson per - i formed the double -ring care - 1 mony before a setting of Easter lilies and candelabra. Mrs, James: A. Stewart was organist. Given in marriage h er father, 1 1 by e, rte bride looked charming in a waltz -length gown of white ny- lon lace over taffeta. The bouf- fant skirt enhanced the strap- less !bodice which was topped by a Chantilly lace jacket With a peplum, a stand-up collar and lily -point sleeves. Her elbow - length veil fell from a cap of lace trimmed with rhinestones and she carried a white Bible crested With pink Better Times roses. As bridesmaid, Miss Joyce Glanville of Seaforth wore a waltz -length gown of nylon net over taffeta in shrimp shade. A lace jacket topped the 'bodice and a headdress of matching leaves completed her costume. Her flowers were white shasta chrysanthemums. The bride's Younger sister, Wendy, and bro- ther, Mac, both of London, were junior attendants, Wendy wear- ing a nylon dress of pale blue, with a pink floral bandeau in her hair and carrying a nosegay of pink carnations and white chrysanthemums. Mi'. !Stuart Wilson of Brucefieid was best man. At a reception at Monetta Menard's, Exeter, for the imme- diate family, the bride's mother received wearing royal blue pan- aglaze with pink accessories. As- sisting her, the bridegroom's mo- ther wore navy blue crepe with pale accessories. Both wore cor- sages of pink carnations. For a honeymoon in Eastern Ontario the bride changed to a pale blue suit with navy 'accessories, topp- ed with a grey for jacket. On their. return the couple will re- side eside in Seaforth. NORTH McKILLOP The April meeting of Bethel WMS and WA, was held at the home of Ethel and Teenie Den- nis on Tuesday evening, Apr. 5. 18 members answered the roll call and 3 visitors. Miss Teenie Dennis, pies., opened the meet- ing. Hymn 112 was sung. The study book was taken by Mrs. Ralph McNichol. Mrs, Leonard Looming then led in prayer. We were then favored with a solo by Mrs. Stanley Hillen. Guest speaker, Miss Doig, gave an in spicing message on Easter, Following this slides were shown on the Crucifixion and Resur- rection of Jesus, by Mrs. Wal- dock of Molesworth. The presi- dent then closed the •meeting with prayer. Mrs. Wm. Roe, president of the W.A. opened the meeting with prayer. Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. 18 members answered the roll call. Twenty-six dollars and 10 cents was realized from the pot - hick supper. Hymn 250 was sung at the close of the meeting. KIPPEN EAST Kippen East Women's Insti- tute will meet at the home of Mrs. Bruce McGregor on Wed- nesday, April 20, at 2 o'clock with Mrs. Robert Gemmell as co -hostess. The roll call is, my definition of a friend and the motto, the fellow who pulls at the oars hasn't time to rock the boat. This motto will be given by Mrs. John Henderson. The guest speaker is Mrs. J. F. Scott. Music by Mrs. Mc- Gregor. Contest by Mrs. R. Up - shall and current events by Mrs. Joe McLellan, The lunch committee: Mrs. W. Broadfoot, Mrs. Russell Brock, Mrs. Ross Chapman, Mrs. W. H. McLean and Mrs. William Bell. WINTHROP W.A. and W.M.S. Easter thank offering meeting was held Apr, 6 in the church. Mrs, John McOlut'e presided for the W.A. and open- ed the meeting with an Easter poem. With Mrs. W. Dodds pre- siding the W.M.S, meeting open- ed with an Easter thought, Mrs. ment of silent prayer was observ- W. Church gave a• reading. A mo - ed in memory of Miss E. Finni- gan. Mrs. G. Blanshaa'd assisted by Mrs. W. Dodds and Mrs. T. Betties was in charge of the de- votional program. An Easter react- ing by Mrs. W. McSpadden. Mrs.. R. McFarlane and Mrs. G. Smith sang a lovely duet. HULLETT The 26t1i wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Flynn will be held at Londesboro Hall on Friday, April 22, The regular monthly meeting of the Hullett Township Council took place in the Community Hall, Londesboro, April 4th. The Reeve and all members of the Council being present. The sum of '$1203.40 was transferred from Road estimates to Bridge estimates in 1954 Ex- penditure Requisition. Grant of $25.00 was made to the 'Clinton Chamber of Com- merce toward the purchase of a resuscitator if and when they do purchase one. The Clerk was instructed to send all 1954 taxes not paid by May 1st, to Goderich for collec- tion. At this time the Petition from the Federation of Agriculture on the Brucellosis , Campaign was placed before the Council, The Council after careful delibera- tion and study of the Act called Mr. Gerry Montgomery Agricul- tural Representative for advice on same. He not being available being in Toronto, the following motion was made. That we do now adjourn to a date convenient to the Council and the Agricultural Represent- ative. Accounts: Advertising &- Sup- plies, $82.81, Charity, $173.78, Salaries, 8130.00, Fires, $16.00, Roads and bridges, 81060.42, Tax Rebate, $2.07, Grants, $50. BLAKE Easter visitors are: Mr. and Mrs. Mussehnan and daughter of Waterloo spent Easter week end with Mr. Musselman's sist- er, Mrs. Peter Ginget'ieh and Mr. Gingerioh. Mr, and Mrs, Frank Young and family of Hamilton, and Mr. and Mrs, Archie Mustard and sons, Brucefieid visited Easter Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hey. Mr, ,Wm. Clarke is away for a few Easter holidays, Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd McBride and son of Windsor spent the weekend at his summer hoarse on Town Line. Mrs. Win. Rennie has dis- posed of her home to Mr. Lu- cien Corriveau of the Blue Wa- ter Highway. Mrs. Rennie has purehased a home in Exeter. Miss Margaret Becker is spending Easter Week with her parents, Mi, and Mrs. V. Beck- er at Dashwood, Mr's. Finlay and daughters spent an evening with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Madge at Hills- groen, Seeding is getting well on the• way during this fine spring-like weather. FORTY YEARS AGO From The Seaforth Nowa April, 1915 Mr. John R. Archibald has purchased the house recently owned by Mrs. John Roberts. Mrs. John Dorsey and son left on Saturday for their home at Duluth after visiting her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. NI. Williams, James St,, Five local boys who are at London waiting to go overseas are Norman Bohannon, Roy Cook, Hugh Hamrnil, G. C. At- kins and Chas. Holmes, The West End beef ring com- menced on Monday and a goodly number of the members were pleased to get fresh beef as it is a treat at first. Dr. William Aikenhead, who has been taking a post graduate course in New York for the past year, is at his home at Bruce - field and has not decided where he will locate. On Thursday evening about 11 o'clock the blacksmith shop at Bayfield of Mr. E. Ward was burned. A large number of peo- ple were attending the Trinity Church entertainment and form- ed a bucket brigade and by hard work saved the adjoining house of H. W, Erwin, thus keeping the fire from spreading to sev- eral other buildings, The first fine days brought the village cows out to roam around the Egmondville streets 'and where a gate was open to walk in and tramp around the lawns. Officers of Seaforth lawn bowling club for 1915: Pres., J. M. Best; vice pies., W. Willis; sec.-treas., J. McMillan; com- mittee, J. C. Greig, W. D. Bright, A. E. Colson, John Bea - tie, W: 'C. T. Xenon. The Seafo}•tll;;band has pur- chased a double b flat base in- etrument at a cost of $275. It is the first of its kind in Cana- ada and has been on display in Daly's window, It was used for the first thine on Tuesday in public when the band escorted Miss Neelin to the station to see her off for, the front. Mr. Melvin , McPhee is the proud player of the new instrument and looks very imposing with it curling around him like a huge boa con- strictor with its mouth wide op- en. 'It apparently has a terrify- ing appearance to horses judg- ing by their unwillingness to pass it, The band is in a fiouz- ishing condition under the lead- ership of Mr. E. H. Close. Three pioneer residents pass- ed away during the week, Mrs. Thomas Goveniock, the last sur- vivor of the original VanEg- mond family, her father being the founder of Egmondville. Charles Eberhart, Sr,, who in the early clays before the rail- road; drove the snail stage coach between Brussels and Seaforth. William M. Gray who was at one time connected with the salt in- dustry here. Mr. William Prendergast of Toronto, inspector of high schools, visited at Egmondville and Dublin with his parents and sister.` The Voice Of Temperance An elderly Scotehman had a whimsical expression: "Children used to be raised on •oatmeal and the Bible, now they are raised on corn -flakes and Eat- on's catalogue." "Gracious Liv- ing" of a century ago was most- ly frugal, sometimes limited by economy and .often sacrificial. But it always included rever- ence for God, respect for oth- ers' needs and reliance on the word of God. Remember Robert Burns' poem, "The Cotter's Saturday Night?" The father of masznasiummexpiewmplum culesannommalasztosonew HARD TIME ANCE Auspices Canadian Legion Friday, April 22 Community Centre Desjardines Orchestra. Prizes for Best Costumes Admission, 50c each TH.E SEAFORTH NEWS—Thursday, April 14, 1955 1 Regent Theatre THURS. PRI, SAT. WEST OF ZANZIBAR (TECHNICOLOR) Anthony Steele Sheila Sim One of the biggest African adventures of all time MON. TUES. WED JOHNNY DARK (COLOR) Tony Curtis - Piper Laurie A great new world of thrills sheep across the screen THURS. FRi. SAT. TUMBLEWEED (Color) Audie Murphy - Lori Nelson COMING WHITE CHRISTMAS • VI 1111/1/ „II„III,,tlil mt„1141,I,I,I,IIItI\,I,111,1.m1m11,1101"1111"1110110"111111111111111111111111111111,111,1111114 WE REPEAT: In Regards To ORK BOOTS Our Best Ads are worn .. not printed WILLIS SHOE STORE The Little Store with the "Big Values" Seaforth ""ttttt 1111111Utu111011""1111011110 111,111"'"'11Ul1iu111NI1111l111O""1"!111" rl "1iii1 011t"u , unu11nun1mulnwm u1u1n/,� the home 'with his family about him after supper is done, takes First Presbyterian down the Bible and says, "Let's worship God," Church To -day "Gracious Living" must include a fine home, a new car, splendid clothing, sumptuous meals, exciting friends and of course the cor- rect liquors for the occasion. The Bible Would' be unwanted guest at a cocktail party. May God forgive us; every time we advance the liquor traffic we dethrone the Bible and Hine for whom it stands.-Advt. Rev, D. Glenn Campbell Minister 10 A.M.—Ohureh School and Bible Class 11 A.M. "A Conqueror's Command" 7 P.M. "The Hidden Heart" 11111 th1,111011111,111111110011,,,111,11111111,11111111111 PENNY SALE In the Box Furniture Store Auspices Women's Hospital Auxiliary' Sale .Now On To Be Drawn on Saturday, April 23rd How do you choose a Probably because you find it convenient and like the people there. Both The Bank of Toronto and The Dominion Bank grew in Canada through many years of close, personal service to their customers in all walks of the nation's life. • You'll like the Toronto -Dominion people—and yore'$! like the convenience of over 450 branches across Canada. .......+x .. 1.... ii)•;:,y:: {{iv iia'.... ank? That familiar, friendly service will continue to be a dominant feature of The Toronto -Dominion Bank. 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