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SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1955.
]McKillop Farmer
Wins Damage Suit
In a damage suit brought
against the township of McKil-
lop and Mr. Fred Harburn, weed
sprayer, of Cromarty, judgment
was handed down by Isis Honor
Judge Lang of Stratford at Go-
derich county court on Tuesday;
awarding Mr. Mervin .Godkin of
McKillop, $300 and costs for da-
mage to turnip erop •caused by
weed spray drift, during spray-
ing operations of the roadside
in 1954.
The township and Mr. Har-
burn were represented by their
insurance company, and Mr.
Godkin by James Donnelly, 3r.,
of Donnelly & Donnelly, Goder-
ich.
The turnips were table turnips
grown for export and were re-
jected by the government inspec-
tor as unfit for human consump-
tion due to damage from weed
spray.
LAN HAUGH
,ugh of Brucefield,
and Mrs. Wallace
has graduated in
.r diploma course at
)ntario Agricultural
getown. Mr. Haugh
I in the class and
udent in Botany and
t: Allan plans farm-
reer, and with his
lista has purchased
farm, lot 23, con. 4,
wnship, from Wm.
Band Holds
icnic
t Mission Band of
nited Church held
meeting in the form
Nancy Berger play-
pening hymn, "Jesus
Mrs. Hoffman led
tudy on India. left -
ring and prayer the
ys assembled on the
ces, followed by e
. The winners of the
es follows:
nd 6 years: Jean
s, Peter Snow. 7 and
'Girls, Helen Elliott;
lumsteel.
hanging up the
Girls, Fay Mathe-
Pearsey; Sr. girls,
r and Dianne Byer -
r., potato and spoon
now; Sr., shoe race:
Walking race, girls,
is; boys, Maurice
t race, David Walsh.
ceived the prize of
ROUP MEETS
f the W. A. of
nited Church held
teeting at the home
Cochrane with 16
1 3 visitors present.
sident, Mrs. •Chem-
ed the meeting with
tle up your Troub-
98 was sung, fol -
prayer by Mrs.
retary's and 'Treas-
s wee read and roll
by Your Favorite
ort business discus -
1 and an invitation
from the W. A. of
to meet with them
Mrs. Albert Baker
atonal part and
hymn 556. Mrs.
oot read scripture,
chap., and Mrs.
n led in prayer.
ichol and Barbara
a lovely duet. Our
, Mrs. Nelson Reid,
president of the
chose a very inter -
t, "Women and the
eting was brought
all singing hymn
eating the Mizpah
Everyone enjoyed
of tea, served by
nd the social com-
L AUXILIARY
r meeting of the
Bary will be held
une 14, at Grand
11 pick up snem-
POLL VOTE
ee dozen ;people
advance poll held
rst Thursday, Fri-
day. Mr. Dalton
deputy returning
rs. Mae Wetter-
rk. The poll at Ex-
st as many voters,
ge of using the
was greatly ex -
election. The :bat-
counted election
MAS' W. A.
McGavin presided
ly devotional and
Ing of the W. A.
s' 'Church, Sea
sday'afternoon in
. Mrs. J. H. James
of the education -
Dorothy Parke
of the W. A. An-
na. Miss (Carolyn
amed W. A. Hist
-
ranch. It was de-:
h member raise
taring the summer
presented at the
eting.
United Church
tinson, Minister.
arch School and
ass. •
30th Anniver
;ted Church.
regation and Tod-
hlights of Con-
Local Girls Receive
Swimming Medals
Marion MoLlwain, Ruth Sills,
and Sheila McFadden were suc-
cessful in passing their life-
saving examination at the Y.M.
C.A. swimming -pool, Stratford,
Monday evening. They will re-
ceive the bronze medallion from
England. Their examiner was
Mr. A. T. Davey of Stratford.
The girls prepared at the Y.
pool in Stratford during the past
few months. They are now quali-
fied to act as waterfront direct-
or at a summer camp.
DOWNEY—HAUCH
A lovely wedding was solem-
nized at Our Lady of Lourdes
Church, Waterloo, Last Saturday
morning, when Clara Olive
Hauch, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Hauch, Waterloo,
exchanged vows with Richard
Francis Downey, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph (Downey, Beech-
wood. Orange blossoms and
peonies decorated the church
where Rev. Father Curtis offici-
ated at the ceremony.
Given in marriage by her
brother, the bride wore an aqua
blue tissue faille gown with
scooped neckline and short sleev-
ed bolero to match. Her acces-
sories were white. She carried a
bouquet of shaggy white mums
and maiden hair fern.
Attending the bride was her
sister, Mrs. Milton Lack, whose
dress was of a soft pink mater-
ial with square neckline and
dropped waistline, with white
accessories to match. She car-
ried a nosegay of shaggy white
mums.
Raymond L. Carter, brother-
in-law of the groom was best
man .and the ushers, Mr. Carl
Hauch and Milton Lack. At the
wedding dinner, served at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Lack, the
bride'e mother received guests
in a beige shantung dress with
white accessories and a corsage
of feathered carnations. She
was assisted by the groom's
mother who wore a navy suit,
with navy accessories and a cor-
sage of feathered white carna-
tions.
The happy couple left on an
extended trip to Tuscon, Ari-
zona, after avhioh Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Downey will reside
near St. Columban.
MRS. ROBT. J. BEATTY
The death occurred in Tor-
onto on Sunday, June 5th, of a
former Egmondville resident,
Mrs. Robert J. Beatty. Her death
was sudden, alter a fall when
she broke her hip. She was re-
moved to the hospital where she
underwent an operation, but
passed away two days later.
Formerly Miss Jane Harvey, she
was born in England, and re-
ceived her education in Stanley
township. In 1901 she was mar-
ried at Varna to Mr. Beatty, a
well-known school teacher in
this district, who predeceased
her in October, 1938. Surviving
is one daughter, Bertha, Mrs. J.
A. Brodie, of Toronto, and two
grandsons, Robert Brodie, of the
University of Alberta, who is
spending the summer at Trail,
B.C., and Douglas Brodie, Tor-
onto. The funeral took place on
Tuesday afternoon from the Box
funeral home, High Street, to
Maitlandbank 'Cemetery, with
Rev. Norman McLeod, of Kip -
pen, officiating.
The pallbearers were Harvey
Jacobi, Robert Archibald, Edwin
Chesney, Robert Tyndall, Stew-
art Baird, and Kenneth Scott of
Auburn.
W. I: TO MEET
The regular meeting of Sea -
forth W. I. will be held at the
home of Mrs. Erlin Whitmore on
Tuesday, June 14 at 2 p.m. This
is the home economics and
health meeting in charge of Mrs.
Isaac Hudson and Mrs, James
Aikenhead. Roll call to be an-
swered by a source of Vitamin
C. It is planned to have a photo
of the Institute taken that day.
All snentbers are requested to
please attend. Lunch: sandwich-
es, Mrs. John McLean and Mrs.
Wallace Haugh, tarts, Mrs- Jas.
Aikenhead, Mae. James ]Doig.
Members please bring used
clothing for the bale.
LEGION NOTES
A drumhead service will be
held at Brussels on Sunday at 2
p.m. All Seaforth members are
urged to attend. Will leave Le -
Bion quarters at 1,15 p.m. Band
will be in attendance.
Receives Degree of
Doctor of Medicine
WILLIAM D. MUNN, M. D.
At the convocation exercises
of the University of Western
Ontario in London, on Saturday,
June 4th, the degree of Doctor
of Medicine was conferred on
William ID. Munn, son of Dr.
and Mrs. J. A. Munn of Seea-
forth. Ile received his Bachelor
of Arts degree in 1953.
Dr. Munn has completed an
undergraduate internship at the
Ontario Hospital, London, and
will leave later this month to in-
terne for a year at The Queens
Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii.
During summer training Dr.
Munn obtained his commission in
the Royal Canadian Air Force
Reserve. He "attended Public and.
High Schools in Seaforth.
Tenders Awarded
In Tuckersmith
Tuckersmith council met in
Seaforth, on June 7th at.8 p.m.
All members were present and
Reeve ;Doig presided. Tenders
for construction of sidewalks
were opened as follows: Sea -
forth Concrete Products $3.08
per sq. yd,; Jackson Homes
52.20, Henry Young $3.60, B.
Christensen $3.15, L. R. Green-
way $8.15 The tender was
awarded to Jackson Homes at
tender price of $2.20 per sq.
yd.
Tenders were opened for the
construction of a re-inforced
concrete bridge, 20x8x48, as
follows: L. R. Greenway, Blue -
vale, $2479.50; Looby Construc-
tion, Dublin, $2669.00; Mow-
bray 'Construction, Wingham,
$2644.00; Seaforth. Concrete
Products, $2234,15; 11. T.
Young, Clinton, $2530.00. Ten-
der was •awarded to Seaforth
Concrete Products subject to
approval of the Dept. of High-
ways.
Warble fly campaign was com-
plated and the Reeve and Clerk
were authorized to apply for
available grants on same. Re-
pairs to the McCullie Drain were
completed and payment will be
called on same. The road supt.
was instructed to have Con. 2-3,
HRS, treated with calcium chlor-
ide and salt from Egmondville
to the Radar School.
Accounts passed• included:
Roads, $6303.03; Warble Fly
Control, $1001.00; Drains $213.-
75;
213:75; Brucellosis Control $67.75;
Insulin '$3.87; Advertising $6.-
72; Grants $10.00; Salary and
Allowance $175.00.
Council adjourned to meet on
July 5th at 8 p.m.
ST. THOMAS GUILD
The regular meeting of the
Ladies' Guild of •St. ' Thomas'
Church was held Thursday even-
ing, June 2, in the parish hall.
The president, Miss Parke pre-
sided and sheeting opened with
scripture by Mrs. Bruce Mc-
Lean. Prayers for the parish
and the Lord's Prayer, and roll
call, minutes and treasurer's re-
port. After the business the col-
lection was received and the
meeting adjourned.
MRS. E. A. McMASTER
SPEAKER
The Ladies' Aid of First Pres-
byterian Church held their June
meeting in the church with Mrs.
H. Whyte, president, in the
chair. Mrs. R. McKindsey open-
ed the meeting with a suitable
poem by Edgar Guest, "A
Friend", The Secretary's and
Treasurer's reports were read
and adopted.
Mrs. E. A. M'01V/ester then
gave a most interesting talk on
her recent trip to Hawaii. Mov-
ies of the trip were shown, beau-
tiful scenery, individual flow-
ers, and beachscenes along with
pictures of the people and their
native customs. A special film
of the volcanic eruption of this
year was also shown. Mrs. R.
Kerslake moved a hearty vote of
, thanks to Mrs. McMaster for her
splendid talk.
r Miss Donna Berger sang
beautifully "A Stranger of Gal-
ilee" accompanied by Mrs. M.
R. Rennie. A social half hour
was then enjoyed and tea served
by the Ii e r sl a k-e-McKindsey
Group who -were in charge of
the meeting.
ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph :Smith,
R.R. 1, Walton, announce the
engagement of their youngest
daughter, Donna Mae, to Mr.
Ronald William Hinz, eldest son
of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hinz
of R.R. 1, Bornholm. The wed -
cling will take place the latter
part .of June.
40th Anniversary
Mr. -Mrs. J. J. Walsh
On Wednesday, June 8th, Mr.
and Mrs. John Joseph, Walsh of
Seaforth marked the fortieth
anniversary of their marriage.
The bride was Miss Mary Mar
cella Nigh of Tuckersmith and
the ceremony was performed
by the late Rev; Father Corcor-
an.
The occasion was marked this
week by the celebration of Mass
at 9.30 a.m. ,in 'St, James'
Church by Rev, Fr.. William
Nigh, of Windsor, brother of
Mrs. Walsh. Then a family din-
ner was held at the borne farm
in McKillop now owned by their
son, John. Their eleven sons and
daughters were present, Brother
Martin and Bro. Vincent, of
Montreal; Mrs. Joseph Ryan
(Mary) Dublin; Mrs, Bayes
(Peg), Toronto;John, McKillop;
Dennis, London; Mrs. Fergus
Feeney (Theresa), 'Dublin; Mrs.
T, P, Mockler, Montreal; Kath-
erine, Jean and Rita at home.
Other guests were Rev. Father
Weber, Seaforth, and Rev. Fath-
er McCowell, St. Columban;
three sisters of Mr. Walsh, Mr.
and Mrs. Dan Williams of Flori-
da; Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Kelly,
Mrs. Pat Williams of Dublin;
and three brothers of Mrs.
Walsh, Bro. Baptist of Montre-
al; Mr. and Mrs. John Nigh,
Seaforth, and Father William
Nigh, Windsor. There are twen-
ty-four _grandchildren.
The papal 'blessing was be-
stowed on Mr. and Mrs. Walsh
and they were presented with a
television set by their family.
MRS. J. C. GREIG
Mrs. J: C. Greig passed away
on Friday, June 3 at the Muir
Nursing Home after an illness of
about a year, She had taken an-
other stroke on' Tuesday. Born
at Goderich she was formerly
Miss Minnie Acheson and was
married to Mr. Greig at Goder-
ich in 1894, and; had lived at
Seaforth ever since. She was ed-
ucated in Goderich schools and
Whitby Ladies' College. Surviv-
ing is one daughter, Mrs. U. D.
Clarke of Sarnia sand five grand-
children. One son, Captain J.
W. A. Greig, died overseas dur-
ing the war. Mrs, Greig was a
member of First Presbyterian
Church, Seaforth, and took an
active part in the work of the
women's organizations. Her hus-
band predeceased her in April,
1947.
The funeral took place on
Monday afternoon, June 6, from
the Whitney funeral home, God-
erich street west, to Maitland -
bank cemetery, Rev. D. Glenn
Campbell officiated.
The pallbearers were C. M.
Smith, C. A, Barber, B. F. Chris-
tie, Ian McLean, J. C. Stevens,
E, C. Boswell.
Among those from a distance
were: Mrs. Crysler McQuire,
Port Colborne; Mr. and Mrs. 77..
D. (Clarke, Sarnia; Ian Clarke,
Brockville; ;Davis Clarke, Bur-
lington; Mr. and Mrs. J. Ache-
son, Goderich; Mrs. J. M. Gra-
ham and daughter, Goderich;
Mrs. T. G. Drew -Brook, Hornby;
Joseph Clark, .Sr., Toronto; Jo-
seph Clarke, Jr., Toronto; Dr,
and Mrs. Corben Brown, Toron-
to; Dr. and Mrs. Croueh, Tor-
onto.
MRS. 'ROBT. STRONG
The funeral of Emmeline
Hudson, widow of the late Ro-
bert Strong, took place on Sat-
urday afternoon from the Whit-
ney funeral home, followed by
interment in Egmondville ceme-
tery. Rev. ID. Glenn 'Campbell
conducted the service. The pall-
bearers were five grandsons and
the husband of a granddaught-
er; Donald 'Strong, Clinton;
Bobbie Strong, N o r t h B a y
R.C.A.F., James Strong and Ar-
thur Strong, McKillop • Jackie
Strong, Carlingford; Ger a 1 d
Hamilton, ]Goderich.
Born in Tuckersmith, Mrs.
Strong was married in 1900 to
Mr. Strong who passed away in
1952. She had been a resident
of Egmondville for 49 years and
was a member of First Presby-
terian (Church. Surviving are one
son, John of McKillop;
and four daughters Mrs.
Arthur Teamerson ;(Pearl;, of
Rochester, N.Y.;Mrs._.. Margaret ,
McLean, Toronto; Mrs. Wayne
Bahnsen .(Irene), Sarnia; Mrs.
Jean Bowman, McKillop; 12
grandchildren and one brother,'
John Hudson of 1=lensall. Among
those from a distance who were
here for the funeral were her;
daughters, also William Hudson,
Stratford; Lloy,d Hudson, St.I
Marys; Reta Large, London; Mr. I
and 1VIrs. Reiss and Miss Ruth
Ann Bahnsen of Blair; Mr. and
Mrs. Simpson of Kitchener.
Lawn Bowlers Bee
Thursday Night
Bowling green open—Bowling
every night. Old .boys—young
ones too—come out Thursday
evening and help repaint our
clubhouse I1or the Old Boys Re-
union. Come early. Listen to
the election returns while you
work. All bowlers old and new
are invited to the official open-
ing of the local mixed tourna-
ment on Tuesday, June 14th at
7.45 p.m. and every Tuesday
afterwards. 'In ,event: of rain
such bowling tournament will be
held on Thursday of the week.
The Big Thrill in Graduation Gifts 1
The Big Name in Watches!
GRADUATES
Loretta Mary Barry of St.
Joseph's Hospital School of
Nursing, whose graduation took
place at the Thames Hall in
London on May 25411. Miss
Barry is a graduate of Hibbert
Separate School and 'Dublin
Continuation School. She is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mich.
ael Barry of Hibbert Township,
Fire Calls For
Tractor and Truck
Fire was discovered on Satur-
day night in the cab of a truck
owned by Seaforth Lumber Ltd.
and was speedily extinguished
by Seaforth firemen. Damage is
estimated at $300 according to
Fire Chief J. F. Scott. The
alarm was turned in about 10.30
by Cleve Coombs who noticed
the fire from his service station
across the street, The truck was
standing in the lumber yard be-
tween the buildings. Cause of
the outbreak is not determined
as the truck had not been in use
since noon.
The rural fire truck had a
call on Thursday afternoon to
the Reihl farm, five ]Piles east
of Leadbury where a tractor
took on fire while refilling with
gasoline. Damagewas estimated
at $50.
C. W. L. MEETS
The regular monthly meeting
of the Catholic Women's League
was held in the school with the
president Miss M. Dunn presid-
ing. The meeting opened with
prayer, Minutes of the last meet-
ing were read by Mrs, M. Wil-
liams, Sec., followed by the
Treasurer's report by Mrs. W.
Hart. The first Vice Pres., Mrs.
R. Pringle reported 87 paid-up
members. The second Vice Pres.,
Mrs. C. Malone reported all ar-
rangements had been completed
for First Communion which
would take place on Sunday,
June 12th.
Miss Rose Dorsey gave a love-
ly talk on the highlights of the
C.W.L. Convention held in
Windsor which she and Miss M.
Dunn attended.
It was decided to hold the an-
nual tea and home baking sale
at the home of Mrs. 3. McMillan
on Thursday, June 28rd, also to
have the school picnic on Mon-
day, June 27th on the school
grounds. The meeting closed
with prayer.
NORTHSIDE W. A.
Group 2 meeting • of North-
side W. A. was held at the home
of Mrs. J. M. Scott on Tuesday
evening, with 24 members pre-
sent. Miss Annie Lawrence pre-
sided. Mrs. Ross Savauge led in
prayer. The scripture lesson,
was read by Mrs. J. M. Scott.
The business period was con-
ducted by the President, Mrs.
H. Shannon. A motion was pas-
sed to order stationery, with a
stencil of the Church stamped
on the heading of each folded
sheet This will be for sale in
near future. Members reported
their collection of names and
business ads for the 1956 birth-
day calendar. Mrs. Jno. Stevens
gave a humorous reading en-
titled "Husbands". The high-
light of the evening was the
splendid address given by Miss
Lawrence. A copy of a bulletin
on ;Christian Symbols was given
to each member. Miss Lawrence
closed the meeting with a very
helpful prayer. A delicious lunch
was served by the hostesses,
Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Walsh.
Mrs. Bruce Walters thanked
those who made it such an in-
spirational meeting.
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SEAFORTH POULTRY CLUB
The second meeting of the
"Seaforth Poultry Club" •was
held on Thursday, June 2 at
Scott's Poultry Farm. The meet-
ing was opened by everyone re-
peating the 4-11 Pledge. The
roll call was answered and the
minutes of the last meeting were
read s11cl adopted. Mr, Whitely
discussed the cost of the birds
and every .member paid for his
birds. Dr. J. G. IDePape showed
interesting films on "Diseases
of Chickens", . "Intestinal Di-
seases of Chickens", and "Your
Feed Management."
The next meeting is to be held.
at Scott's Poultry Farm on
Thursday, July 7. Mrs.Scott
served us a delicious lunch.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS,
Exams start on Thursday,
June Oth and school will be
closed for everyone except Tip-
per School on June 17th` Upper
School will be out June 23rd.
Other
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SAVAUGE'S
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FUNERAL OF
MRS. D. SHANAHAN
Mrs. ]Dan Shanahan, wife of
the late Dan Shanahan of Sea -
forth, passed away May 31st
after a lingering illness of
nearly six years. She had lived
in .Seaforth most of her life up
to that time, and was greatly
loved by all who knew her.
She was buried from St.
James' Church, Seaforth, Re-
quiem High Mass being offered
up by Rev. Fr. Weber, and in-
terment was in St. James' cem-
etery. The pallbearers were:
William Duncan, Joseph Dor-
sey, James Cleary, Angus Ken-
nedy, Jack Murphy, James Dev-
ereaux.
Attending the funeral were
friends from Toronto, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph O'Connor and two
sons; from London, Mr. and
Mrs. James Carroll and family;
Mr. and Mrs. Leo ;Carlin and
son Wm.; Mrs, Chas. Mellhar
gay from Lucan, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Harrigan and family;
from Galt, Mr. Gerald O'Connor,
Mrs. Maude O'Connor, London.
Left to mourn the loss of a
loving sister are a brother, Jo-
seph Carlin, Huron Road; Mary,
Mrs. C. D. Rene, Long Beach,
Calif. Maude, Mrs. Dan O'Con-
nor, London; Anne, Mrs. Rock-
ett, Detroit. Two brothers pre-
deceased her, John, Huron Road
and James, Beechwood.
Y.P.U. FOOTBALL
Scores past week:
Seaforth 24 Turners 9
Varna 21, Turners 14
Clinton 20, Brucefield 12
Seaforth 19, Bayfield 18
Brucefield 11 Turners 8
Bayfield 24, Varna 11
Clinton 7, Turners 5
Y. P. U. Standing '
W. L, Pts.
Seaforth 2 0 4
Clinton 2 0 4
Bayfield 1 1 2
Varna 1 1 2
Brucefield 1 1 2
Turner's 0 4 0
Schedule for
Midget Baseball
.Tune l7—St, Marys at Mitchell
17 Seaforth nt Goderich
2n Exeter at Goderich
21Seaforth et Dashwood
-Gadaeioh :it Mitchell
28 Seaforth at Exeter
29 Exeter at Seaforbh
27—Mitchell at Seaforth
27—St. Marys at Goderich
2S—Exeter at Dashwood
22—Dashwood at Scnforth
29 -Mitchell at 5t. Marys
20—Goderich tit Exeter
July 4—Dashwood at Goderich
4—Exoter at St. Marys
e—Goderich at Dashwood
11—Seaforth at Mitchell
7—Mitchell at Exeter
7—Seaforth la 'St.' Marys
9—Goderich at. St. Marys
11—Mitchell at Dashwood
18—Exeter nt Mitchell
13-Goderich at Seaforth
14 -Dashwood at Exeter
15—St. Malys at Sentorth
1g --Mitchell nt Goderich
13 -St. Marys at Dashwood
19—St. Marys at Exeter
20—Dashwood • at Mitchell
22—Dashwood at -Sa Marys
GROUP 4 W. A.
Mrs. Jack Currie was hostess
to Group ,4 of Northside United
Church, Tuesday evening, June
7 with 14 members present.
Mrs. Riley opened meeting with
a `poem "Going Away". Hymn
148 was sung and Mrs. Dalton
led us in prayer. Mrs. Brightrall
read the scripture lesson. Min-
utes of previous meeting were
read and adopted. An invitation
was accepted to Egmondville
Church meeting, to be held on
Wednesday afternoon, June 22.
Anyone 'wishing to go to contact
Mrs. Alvin Riley. It was decided
to quilt three quilts at Mrs. 3.
Currie's. First to be started on
Monday, June 13 and quilters
of the other groups are invited
to help. Mrs. Kaiser and Mrs.
Boshart had charge of program
and opened with a poem. A story
on Contentment vas given by
Mrs. Hudson, and a reading by
Mrs. H. Thompson. The program
ended with two contests won
by Mrs. Whitfield, Mrs. Riley,
Mrs. Porteous, and Mrs. Thomp-
son. Meeting closed with the
Mizpah Benediction. A social
half hour followed and a delic-
ious lunch was served by lunch
committee. Mrs. Hudson thanked
Mrs. Currie for her kind hospi-
tality and also to the lunch com-
mittee.
EGMONDVILLE
Rev. W. E. Milroy is attend-
ing the annual conference at
Sault St. Marie this week, he
was accompanied ;by his father,
Mr. W. IL Milroy of Galt.
Miss Jessie Tucker, Froom,
Somerset, Eng. is the guest of
Mrs. Milroy at the manse. '
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hay have
returned from a visit with their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Lorne Pepper at Niag-
ara.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clark and
daughter Barbara spent Tues-
day with Mrs. Clark's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. 3. S. Watson.
Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Hayter and
son Ralph of Weblberville, Mich,
were recent visitors with Mrs.
Jas. Finlayson.
Miss Laura McMillan, of Tor-
onto spent the weekend with her
mother, Mrs. W. F. McMillan.
KIPPEN EAST
Kippen East W. I. and their
families are holding their picnic
at Lions Park, 'Seaforth, on
Tuesday, June 14th, commenc-
ing at 6.80. All bring a basket
lunch and dishes.and silver for
your own family. Table commit-
tee, Mrs. Robt. Gemmel], Mrs.
Bniece McGregor, 'Mrs. ,roan
Forsyth. Sports committee, Mr.
and Mrs. Art Varlet', Mr. and
Mrs. E. Whitehouse; Mr. and
Mrs. Stewart Pepper. Ice Cream,
Mrs. James McNaughton. Tea,
Mrs. Morley Cooper, Mrs. J.
Lostell.