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The Seaforth News, 1955-12-08, Page 1".; The News WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 77 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1955 ;LEE a Year Authorized as Second Masa mail, Poet Wane Oepit., Ottawa Snowdon Brae.. 1'1161411es-a Fergus Coombs In Hospital after crash Fergus ;Coombs •of Egenoncl- ville is in Scott Memorial Hos- pital with concussion, at least one (broken Tiki, and severe lac- erations, from an accident about 8 .o'clock Monday night when his car went out of .control on the ice near the recreation grounds. The 1951 Ford struck a tree and was badly damaged. Fergus was alone M the car. STATION STRUCK The C.N.R. station at Sea - forth was struck by lightning .cut 2 o'clock Sunday morning, burn- ing out wiring and the radio in the theme of Station Agent F. W. Marshall. There had been only e. couple a thunder -claps during late -season storm. W. I. The regular ;meeting of the Securest% Women's Institute will be held at the ;Seaforth Distriet High 'School •on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 2.80 p.m. This is the Sea - forth Women's Institute Family Night in rharge of Mrs. Lorne (Carter and Mrs. Harold Hugill. The 4-H Club film will be shown by Mr. tains thl. IScorbt. Each, anermber is to bring a loaf •of (bread and sandwiches unless otherwise eontacted. ATTEND BANQUET A. number from ISeaforth and district attended a banquet at Hotel London on Saburday even- ing marleing the beginning of the second ;century of the Progres- sive ;Conservative party. It was a memorable .occasion, with speakers coming from coast to coast. Premier Prost was pre- sent, as well as three former Ontario premiers ((Hon. Geo. Dresv, T. L. Kennedy, M.P.P., and Geo. S. 'Henry), and the wife of a former premier, ;Mrs. G. Howard Ferguson. MRS. JOHN CLUFF Mrs. John ;Cluff, .East William St., ISeaforth, died in Scott Mean - ;oriel Hospital on Th-ursday aft- ernoon, following three months' illness. Mrs. ;Clef, the former !clatherine Anne Scott, was a lifelong resident of !Setif oath. She was predeceased by her hestband. Mrs Chaff was a mem- ber of the First ;Preebyteria-n Church, Sesuforth. Surviving are one daughter, Janet, .at home, one son, Scott, Tuckersmithtwp, also a sister, Miss Janet !Scott, Seaforth. A. private funeral ser- vice on Sunday was conducted by Rev. D. Glenn Campbell, with (burial in Maitlandbank Ceme- tery, ISeaforsh, THOMAS J. MeADAIVI Thomas J. McAdam, 89 of ISeaforth, who died suddenly in the •Senith Nursing Home, at Mitchell, on Dec. 6, came to Can- ada from Ireland at the age of 15. ee, For many years he was a 'clothing salesman at Stratford and (Seaforth, and came here to live 15 years ago. He was a smarter of First Presbyterian Church. His -wife, the former Elizabeth J. ISparksedied 2 years ago. Surviving is one nephew, Wil- liam .Marsh, of Willowdale, near Toronto. Resting at. the Whitney funer- al home here, where services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. D. Glenn Campbell. Interment will he made in Avon dale Ceanetery, Stratford. MRS. THOMAS WORDEN Mrs, Thomas Worden, 80, who died .Sunday in (Scott Memorial Hospital, was the former While - (mania 'Coleman, •of Tuokersmith, and had lived here since the death of her hushan.d, seven years ago. She was a ;member of First Presbyterian Church here. Funeral service was held on Tuesd.ary from the Box Fun- eral Home conducted by Rev. D. Glenn ;Campbell. Burial was in Stale Cemetery. Mrs. Frank Kling sang ac- eompanied by Mrs. John Clardno. The palhearers were Lyle Worden, Percy Miller, William Worden, (Cameron, Har- old ;Coleman', Wilfred !Coleman. The Nowerbearers were Clar- ence lOolenian, Elmer Cameron, Alex Miller, Thomas Laing. Northside United Church Rev. John;Stinson Minister 10 •a.m., Ohuroh rechool and Adult Bible Class. 11 a.m., Morning Worillep: The White Gift service. Junior lOongTegation and Tod - tilers' group. 7 men., Evening Worship; "Operation (Chrietmas". 8.15 pan., Y.P.U. Egmondviile United Church Bev. 'W E. MilroY, Minister 10 a.an., Church School and Adult 'Mese. in am., Morning Worship: Sermon, "The Pace of Jesus." 7 p.m. (Evening Praise: Med- itakion, "What Jesus says about Life's Main ;Business." Thnrsday at 7.80 n.m., Mid- week service. . McKillop Charge ;Cavan, Winthrop: Church 10 a.an., Sunday School 11 .a.m.;. Duff's, Church 11.15 am.; Beth-' el, Sunday .School n p.m, (Church 2 pm. Young People's Union, in Cavan Church at 8 p.an. Joe Maverty Is Hockey Coach .A new coach for the Seaforth hockey team, Joe Maverty, of Stratford took ever last Wed- nesday night following an acci- (dent which put coach Gordon "Rooster" Muir in the hospital. Coach Maverty has Worked on many a winning team and you will see a rejuvenated Junior B hockey learn this week. Exten- sive practices have been carried on all week. The team plays in Neke Ham- burg on Wednesday night and ;the return game is here on Fri- day. W. A. GROUP 4 Mrs. Arnold Westeett was 'hostess to group 4 W. A. of (Nrorthside 'United Church for our Christmas; meeting when a pot- luck supper was enjoyed by 21 members and two visitor s. Mrs Riley,. Pres., opened the meeting with a poem, and Mrs. Healley read the .scripture and Mrs. ,Hudson led us in prayer. The roll cell was taken with everyone naming their favorite 'Christmas ICarol. Minutes were read and adopted. Several Christmas ;Carols were sung throughout the evening. Mrs. Stinson conducted the tontine - tions and it was moved by Mrs. Westcolt and seconded by Mrs. Hudson that the following slate of officers he adopted for ehe coming year: ;Pres., Mrs. A. Riley; Vice Pres, 1VIrs. J. [Currie; Sec., 1VTrs. H. Therivpson: Treas., Mrs. A. Weeteott; Press Sec., Mrs. H. Thompson; Card Con., 1VIrs. Turnbull; Tel. (Captains, Mrs. Hudson, !Mrs. Dalton, Mrs. Wil- son, Poems were given by Mrs. Westcott and Mrs. Turnbull. All were .asked to attend the Gen- eral W. A. meeting to be held on Dec. 14. Meeting closed with all repeating (the 1Vlizpah Bene- diction and exchanging gifts. ELIZABETH J. HARRISON Elizabeth Jean (Harrison, 15 months old, died Wednesday. Elizabeth was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Harrison, Egmondvillc, formerly of God- erich. The baby, who had been in failing health since birth, is survived by her parents and one ;Mather, John, aged four. A pri- vate funeral service from the Box funeral home by Rev. J. H. James, rector of St. Thomas' Anglican Church, ;Seaforth, was held on Friday, Dec. 2. Burial was in Maitland Cemetery at -Goderich. ST. COLUMI3AN C.W.L. The monthly meeting of the .C.W.L. was held in the vestry of the Church on .Sunday, Dec. 4, The President, Mrs, Jos. Kale opened the meeting with prayer. The minutes were read by Mrs. Albert Cronin. The Sec. Vice Fres. reported 8 parcels of lit- erature and 75, lbs. 'clothing sent to Missions. Mrs. Wen. Me - %Allan reported two visits to pa- tients in hospital. MTS. Angus Kennedy gave the treasurer's report. The euchre parties in homes 114T8 proving a decided success. It was .decided to send ;$15 to our Lady's Missionaries. 10hristmas donations are to be given our Pastor, Rev. P. J. Me - Cowell, our former Pastor, Rev. J. O'Drowski, and Father Hennessey, chaplain .at West- minster Hospital. Mrs: Jos. Kale reported on Deanery.meeting isa St Marys. Tickets were sold on a box of candy donated by Mrs. Jas. McQuaid and won by Wire. E. Molady. Meeting adjourned and closed with prayer. FIDDY-AXTMANN On !Saturday, Nov. 19, in St. Stephens Anglican C hu re Stratford, Rev. C. Russel per- formed the double -ring cere- mony that united in marriage Miss Rosa Lillian Axibmann and Mr. Charles Herbert James Phi- dy, ISteatford. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and MTS. H. L. Axianann, 'Walton. Mrs. Mar- garet Fiddy, Stratford, do moth- er of the .groom. The wedding enusic was played by Miss Eliz- abeth Mott. Given in marriage by her brother James, Ibbe ;bride was wearing a chepel-length gown of (nylon net and lace over satin. A hooped crinoline held ;out the full ;skirt which had a matching bolero with long lily - point eleeves. Her fingertip veil of nylon net was held in place by a crown oX pearls and she oarried white roses on a white Bible. As rbridesmaid, Miss Betty Anabmann, Walton, attended her sister, wearing a charpel-length gown" of white net over taffeta Avith a pink taffeta bolero and matching mittens and hat. Her nosegay was pink roses end white carnations with pink streamers. The Bower girl was Miss Marilyn Emerson, Kincar- dine, (niece of the groom, swear- ing a blue taffeta ankle -length gown trimmed (with rhinestone settings. Her nosegay was mink roses and white carnations with pink strew/tars. IVIr. John iStratford, was best man. Mr. Douglas Fiddy, brother of the groom was usher. A ;wedding dinner was served in the base - anent of the church, 'Guests were present from Stretford, Welton, ;Buffalo, Kincardine, Mee Craig and Taman. For a wedding trip to Florida the bride .ehose a charcoal wool dress ‚witch white hat and gloves. The ;couple are now residing at 42 113rydges ISt., Stratford. C. W. L. Hold Successful Bazaar 'The St. James Catholic Wo- inen's League held their .annual bazaar on Saturday afre.rno.on. Guests were received by the president, Miss M. Dunn and in- vited into the tea room, The tea tables were centred with gay Christmas decorations made by Mies Frances Fortune. Penning tea were Mrs, Thos. alleknell, Miss ;Olive McCormick, Miss Lu- ella 'Burke and Mrs. J. M. Eck- ert. The capable conveners of the tea room were Mrs. M. Eime and Mrs. M. Williams. Their assistants were Mrs. R. S. Box, Mrs. Wm. 'Box, Mrs. Peter Ban non, Mrs. Aiim ISmale, 1VIrs. Ken Etue, Mrs. John Maloney, Mrs. James Devereaux and Miss Modeling Fortune. In .charge of the various other booths were: Sewing: Miss Rose Dorsey, Mrs. Allan Pretty, Mrs, Joseph Me - Connell, Mrs. Jerry Bannon. Home baking: °Mrs. '0. P. Sills, Mrs. James 'Slattery, Mrs. Mein vin !Larne, 'Mrs. ;Gordon Dick, Mrs. James Nash, Mrs. Wm, Demean Mrs, John PlannerY, 1Vliss Mice Stiles, Wire. Ellen B.annon. Mystery boxes: Mrs. Jean Fortune and Mrs, John Ho- thhem, Candy: MTS. Lester Leon - Stara, tChristanas cake rackets: •Mrs. Wan. Hart, Platform Rook, er tickets: Mrs. Russell Pringle, Mrs, ;Gordon Reynolds and Mrs. J. M. McMillan. The prizes of the bazaar were .drawn by Rev. E. P. Weber, the :winners being the Rocker, 'Doug White, and Cihristmas cake, Cary King. To each and everyone who made this bazaar the ..decided success it was, an ,behalf of the C.W.L. the writer says, "Thank you very much". Ladies Aid Elects Officers for 1956 The December meeting of the Ladies' Aid was held on Tuesday with Mrs. H. Whyte president, in the chair. The -meeting was opened Witlh a poem rby Miss 18. I. Graham, "St. Ignace and the Vision", read 'by MTS. J. ,A. Munn. The secretary's and trea- surer's reports were read and adopted. It was satisfying to note that around $400 was real- ized from the bazaar. The nom- inating committee brought in their report of officers for the coming year. Past Pres., ;Mrs. Ed Said* Pres., Mrs. H. Whyte; 1st Vice Pres., Miss Jean Scott; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. E. Geddes; pianist, Mrs. McGregor; Hospital Rep., Mrs, E. ISmith; Treas., Mrs. Bat; Sece Mrs, F. Wigg; [Flower Con- vener, Mrs. S. Pullman; Press Reporter, Mrs. J. A. Munn Group Leaders, ;(1) Mrs. Meg. Kerslake and Mrs, R. MaKind- sey, (2) Mrs. 51. 'Scott and Mrs. T. Flynn, (8) Mrs. ;Coleman, Miss M. Grey, Mrs. J. L. Bell. 1(4) Mrs. Scott Habkirk and Mrs. Mae (Dorrance. The service of installation was ,conducted by Mrs. Ritchie. The speaker for the afternoon was Mrs. 3. Scott, who as always was most intereeting. She read the .greatest Christmas Story of all first, Luke 2; and then told two other ;Christmas Stories, "Holy Night", a legend and "Where Love is there God Is". They were very much enjoyed by all. A. social half hour followed with lunch served by the Execu- tive who were in charge of the meeting. JOHN D. CAIRNS John D. .Cairne, 73,of Bruce - field, who died here Sunday in Scott Memorial Hospital, was born in Hibbert (temp., and farm- ed there until retiring seven years ago. He was a member of Carmel ;Presbyterian !Church, at Hensall. Surviving is his wife, the former Jean Murdoch: Fun- eral service was held on Tues- day from the G. A. Whitney funeral home conducted by Rev. Donald McDonald, Hensall, and Rev. Sidney Davidson, Brute - field. Burial was in the Presby- tezian !cemetery. at ,Mitchell. BANTAMS WIN ;The Bantam hockey game in Milverton on Thursday night ended with an 8 to 5 score for Seaforth. The lineup: ISeaforth: Goal -Bryan 'Brady; ;defence -Bob Reith, Gord Fer- ris, Jim (Broadfoot, Ted Lamont; forwards - Larry Dale, Ray ISCOIT1S, Hill Pinder, Doug Row- oliffe, Harvey Dale, Gary Ast, Robert Elliott, Brian Flanagan. George Kruse, Coach; Car- anan Rowcliffe, Manager. Larry Dale 3 goals; Ray Scoins 3 goals; Gary Ast 1 goal; Bill Pinder 1. goal; R. ;Steins 2 as- sists; Bob Reith 4 assists. (Clinton.plays here on Dec. 17 and. Seaforth et Clinton on Dec. 19th. HULLETT The Friendly Few Fenn Fer- uan met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley with an at- tendance of 16. An interesting !discussion was 'held on the topic, after which several games of euchre were played. Prize win- ners were: most games, Dennis Jewitt and Ross MoGregor; low, Gary Jewitt and W,m. Jewitt. Lunen was served by Mrs. Earl Lawson. Mrs. Bill Dale invited the Forum for the next meeting. 'Arrange Dump For Tuckersmith Tuckerstnith council met in Seaforth on Tuesday at 1 min. All members were present and the reeve :presided. !Bylaw .eonfirming rates of taxation for the year was green its required readings and passed and also a bylaw prohibiting parking on No. 4 Highway was given its required readings and passed subject +to the approval of the .Department of Rieman of .Ontario. ° The Reeve and Clerk were au- thorized to have an agreement signed with Alex. Boyes, owner of lot 12, con. 8 HRS., to provide a damping ground for the town- ship. It is expected when :final arrangements ahave been made that the .dumping ground will be available for nee of ratepayers two days each -week under su- pervision. Surety Bond on the Tax Col- lector was reneged with the Do- minion of Canada 'General As- surance and premium of 587.150 ordered paid. (Appointments for 1955 were made as follows: South Huron High .School District, J. C. ISmil- lie; Seaforth High (School Dis- trict, James McIntosh; Clinton High (School ;District? Geos Fal- coner; Scott Memorial .Hospital, William C.a,meron. 'Authorization was given to have plans prepared eOr a :con- crete bridge to replace what is knoWu as; the O'Brien ;bridge. The Road .Suntt. was Instruct- ed to proceed with the neces- sary work to alleviate a drain- age problem on; road adjoining lots on E. Centre Street in the village of Egenondville. The Clerk was instructed to investigate procedure to be fol- lowed in the ease of persons re- fusing to make available female calves for (Brucellopis treatment. Accounts passed included: Fire protection, 5125.00; hospit- alization, 5555; postage, $35.00; printing and supplies, 5171.41; South Huron High School, $315.- 60; Brucefield lights, 525.00; Share of burial costs, 515.00; salary and allowance, 5175.00; rent, $3000; Diiieion Court. Pees, 525.00; Brucellosis Con- trol, 5183.25; Road Aecounts, 5942.13; relief, 525.00; side- walk construction, $383.50, ;Council will hold a special meeting on Dec. 15th at 1 Tem. to conclude the year's business. GROUP 2 W. A. The Dec. meeting of group 2 of Northside Chureb took the farm of a potluck supper and was much enjoyed ;by 25 mern- boas at late home of Mrs, Wm. .Leeming. Mrs. Bruce Walters opened the meeting with the following poem: "What can I give Him, poor as I am, If I were a shepherd, I would (bring a lamb, If I were Wise Man, I would do my part, Yet whet I .geve Rim, give Him my Heart" The president, Mrs. Shannon, conducted business. Nominating committee brought in the 1956 slate of officers: Mrs. Bruce Walters will be our next presi- dent; Mrs. Lorne 'Carter and 1VIrs. Rugill will be our social re- presentatives. Mrs. Moffat re- ported tete birthday calendars nearly all sold. !Scripture lesson was taken by Mrs. Ross ISavauge end prayer by Mrs. Hay. Mrs. Lawson gave a Christmas etory. Contests were conducted by Mrs. S. Bray. Mrs. J. M. Scott thank- ed the hostess and all :who had assisted with the meeting. NORTHSIDE W. A. The Christmas meeting of Group 3 Of the W. A. of North- side 'United !Church was held on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. ;Albert Hudson with 21 members and 8 visitors present. Mrs. ICharnheriains opened with a poen], "Peace and Goodwill," Hymn 51 was sung followed with prayer by Mrs. Talbot. The pre- sident, Mrs. Norman Knight, then took over .and the secre- tary's report was given. Roll call was answered by "Your Favorite Christmas Carol," The Visiting Committee reported four home calls and the !treasurer's report showed a good year for the group. The nominating commit- tee presented the slate of offi- cers for 1956 !which are as fol- lows: Pres., ,Mrs. N o r an an Knight; vice pres., Mrs. !Cham- berlain; sec., Miss Abbie Seip; treas., Mrs. Harvey Travis; cor- responding sec., 'Mrs. Milton !Berger; press reporter, Mrs. Pe- ter Dunlop; lunch eoanmibtee, Mrs. Mf Beuermann and .Mrs. Relater ;Snell; pianist, 'Mrs. A. Matheson; visiting committee, Mrs. 'Cleve !Cochrane. Mrs. Chris- tie took the devotional part and Mrs. Crozier read a poem, "(Christmas in your Heart." The hymn 52 was sung ;and Mrs, 'Pinder led in prayer. Mrs. Stin- :5011 showed pictures and told of their trip to the Rockies this summer, which everyone enjoy- ed. The meeting closed with .all singing "Silent Night" a-nd the 1Vlizpah. Benediction. A social time was spent in exehanging gifts and a .delicious lunch was served. The January Meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Bev. Christie, VARNA 75!T. A. P. Keys is at present in the Clinton Public Hospital. His many friends wish drinn speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Tont Pitt of Hibbert Federation Holds Banquet 'The Hibbert Federation of Agriculture held its annual ban- quet in the Statfa twp. hall on Thurs. evening, Dec. 1 and ior the fourth consecutive year all available tickets were sold. 127 district residents sat down to a delicious turkey ;banquet served by the .Staffa Women's Institute, Mr..A.ugust .Ducharme was toast- master and opened the program by listing some of the achieve- ments of the Federation of An.- rmulture and urged all present to do their share m making this organization a complete success, Mr. Bruce 1VIcCorquo.dale, as- sistant agricultural representa- tive for Perth County, intro- duced the guest speaker of the evening, Miss Eleanor .Setracuse of Watford. Miss Saraeuse is Rural Advisor to community programs which is the adult ed- ucation branch of the Depart- ment of Education. She is also .past president of the Junior Farmers of .Ontario. Miss Sara- euse spoke on adult education. In her opening remarks she commended the Federation of Agriculture and farm foruan for doinga goad job of education eepecially .along the lines of marketing and selling and ob- served that the provincial exe- cutive of the Federation of Ag- riculture 'presented their an- nual brief to the governanent to- day. Education is designed to assist people in earning a living and in learning to live with other people said Miss Saracuse. We need to study history, litera- ture, science and economics and avail ourselves of the opportun- ity to develop Art, she contin- ued. Adult education is a volun- tary program, stated Miss !Swa- mis° which we can start in our own homes by developing- neigh- bourliness, good citizenship, and civic and local organization re- sponsibility. We need also to satisfy the urge for rhybhmie games, folk .and square dancing etc. The ultimate goal of adult education is assisting people in the search for a fuller and hap- pier life and the development of a whole individual. Miss Sara- euse ended her talk by saying that adult education is helping to earn a living, live a life land live it more fully. The speaker WAS Thanked by Filmer ;Channel. A. H. Daynard, field man for Perth Federation of Agricuture, spoke to the gathering about this work stat- ing 'that the work of a field man is getting more andanore a job of getting out information. He said that the Federation has made great ',regress and 'was fulfilling its dream of getting all farm organizations to come together and smite their efforts. We have learned thaw to approach gov- ernments and how to get our story across to other people. Then, too, eve finally sew the wisdom of hiring experts to do things for us in the fields of law, economics, information etc. said Mr. Daynarcl. Lorne Roth, Blanshard twee, newly elected President of Perth Federation spoke briefly. Musi- cal selections by Mrs, RoIbt. D. Sadler accompanied by Mrs 171. Rayburn. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harburn; and Mrs. ;Calvin ;Chris- tie were much enjoyed. The Staffs Women's institute w,as thanked by Calvin ;Christie and Mrs. Cecil Bowman replied for the ladies. C. W .L. The St. James' Catholic Wo- men's League held their month- ly meeting on Tuesday evening in the school with the president Miss M. Dunn presiding. The minutes of the last ;meeting were read by the Sec., Mrs. M. Wil- liams. Mrs, R. Pringle;first vice president, reported 97 paid up rneanbers. The treasurer's report was given hp Mrs. Wm. Hart and the correspondence read by Miss Rose Dorsey. Miss M. Dunn gave a short talk on the Deanery meeting ,held at St. Marys. Mrs. G. Van den Mengel and MTS. J. Lansink (then delivered a lovely account of their native land Holland. The time when !Santa tomes to the children in }Tolland is ;December 6th. One of the family or a neighbour is Chosen to take :the part of Santa. He is dressed as a Holy Man and the adults as well as the children look forward wlth great joy to his visit. The children put out their wooden shoes filled with carrots or bay for Santa's horse. They also nave Slack Pieter who carries his bag and whip for the ;bad !children. A description was then given of the beautiful little country of Holland and the acres and acres of tulips and hyacinths that are grown for export. One thing yea would see in Holland that we do not see in Canada is the (many elderly people e5 or 70 years of age riding their bikes through the country. Because the county le over- crowded and for the future a.nd freedom of their children, we have these lovely' people from Holland (with us. The meeting closed with pray- er atter which lunar was served bv Mrs. G. Reynolds, Mrs. M. Etu e and Mrs. M. Williams. Toronto visited last,week with Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Pitt. Mr. Harvey Turner is at pre- sent confined to the house. We wish ;him a speedy recovery. 53575 SENATOR 1.7 jewels.. Shock resistant. Unbreakable lifetime mainspring. Luxury Occasion band. $3975 MISS AMERICA 17 iewes. Unbreakable mainspring. Expansion bracelet. $4575 VALERIE 17 jewels. Unbreakable mainspring. Expansion bracelet 559" BULOVA "23" 23 jewels, sett Winding, Certified water. proof'. Unbreakable main- spring. Raised gold numer- als. Shock resistant. Anti- magnetic, sweep second hand . .. (Also available alt charcoal dial) 55950 s BUOYS ti4i LA PETITE 23 jewels. 2 die,manm:porIrc [5 eds, Other smart Bulova watches es low as $29.75 Westfield watches (a product of )3uloya) as low as 519.95 SAVAUGES Jewellery Gifts Fine China Seaforth KIPPEN Mn. Robert Cooper is visiting (hie 'daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Love, 3n Caro, Mich. Mr. Ray Hilhar of London spent the week end with his wife and San, -who have been spending some time with the lat- ter's .parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. IVIeMurtrie. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wahl of Listowel were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dickert Mr. and Mrs. Allan Johnson and family spent a day recently in London. Miss Velma Hepburn of Lon- don spent the week end with Miss Merle Dickert. Mrs. Allan Johnson, teacher of S.S. No. 14, Stanley, is pre- paring her minds for their con- cert on Dec. 16th. Mr. and Mrs. Dick .CorniCh and family of Goderieth visited on !Sunday with her father, Mr. Robt. Thomson. Mr. and Mrs. Tom 'Burke of Wroxeter visited +the former's sister, Mn. and Mrs. W. L. Mellis. Mrs. 03rownlee of Oregon, is visiting her brothers, Messrs. Wm. and Henry Ivison and niece, Miss Jean Ivison. Mr. Robt. Love of the 'Univer- sity of Toronto spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love. 1VIr. Ross Faber of the Agric- ultural ;College at iltidgetown, spent tete week end with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Faber. Quite a number attended the annual meeting and turkey ban- quet of Hay Federation of Ag- riculture which was held in Zur- ich Tuesday evening. Mrs. A. Gackstetter and girls visited on !Sunday with Mn. and Mrs. W. Homey in Exeter. Mrs. Ducharme of Dashwood visited on Monday with her ano- ther, Mrs. J. MeClyment. McKILLOP The Rev, H. L. IBrox and Mrs. Brox entertained the McKillop Evangelical 'congregat 1 on to "F.amily Night" at the parson- age in .Serbrin,gville .on Monday evening. McKillop friends and rela- tives were present at the '4Orth wedding celebration, of Mr. and Mrs. Louis iBennesvies, Logan, on Thursday evenine. McKillop Evangelical S. S. will hold their !Christmas ser- vice on Thursday, Dec. 22, S. S. No. 8 is holding their concert on Dec. 19th. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Rock and children visited with Mr. and Mrs. Peter 'Connelly in Logan on Sunday, HENSALL At a recent meeting of the 1.0.0.1'. ;Bro. W. R. .Dougallwas presented with a ,pen and pencil set, having retired from the of - flee of Secretary of the Order for the past 35 years. The ac- companying address was read bp Bro. John M. Glenn and .bhe presentation made by Bro. John MeMurtrie. Bro. Dougall was in- stalled in 1920 with Bro. Alf Clarke D.D.P. Although taken bp. surprise the recipient spoke briefly expressing his apprecia- tion of the gift. Rev. IStanley Moore officiated at a wedding in the "United Church Manse, Goderich, when Margaret Jean Reid became the bride of Robert Melvin Talbot, Bayfield. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norval Reid, Hensall, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Leonard Talbot, Hayfield. For her wed- ding the (bride wore a gray suit with red accessories and a red rose corsage. Miss Ann Porter of Bayfield, as maid of ;honor, chose a grey suit with matehing accessories .and pink rose cor- sage. Raymond !Scotchmer of Hayfield attended the grown. The ;bride and groom will re- side .at Hayfield. EGMONDVILLE Mn. and Mrs. Thos. 3. Adams will be 40 years married Dec. 8. Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Adams on their wedding anniversary, which they will observe quietly at their home. WINTHROP S. S. No. 12 and No. 7, Me- Killop, (Christmas concert will he hetet. in Walton hall, Wednesday, Dec. 14th, 8.30 pan. Lunch will be served, followed ;by dance with Wiibee's ;Orchestra.