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The Seaforth News, 1956-02-09, Page 1Th Seaforth INe WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 78 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEI3RUARY 9, 1956 $1.50 a Year Authorized ss Second Class well, Foca (Moe Dept., Ottawa Snowdon Bros., Publishern Hockey Playoffs Start Thursday Messrs. J. E, Longstaff and Adam •Ast were in London this week when the dollowing sched- ule was arranged for the Jultior B O H A. 'playoffs in a best of seven series. ;Sarnia at ISeafoebh on IB'eb. 9, 16.an'd 18. (Seaforth at ':Sarnia Feb, 11, 14 The hockey club 'are depend- ing on a large :attendance alt these playoffs to meet expenses. The Hueons have been playing good hockey so don't miss these games. Plans Made For -World Day of Prayer :Plane for World Day of Pray- er were angle at a meeting held in the United ''Church last 'Theirs - day. Mrs. J. M. Scout presided. The service will' be held in North- side Uneted'Churcb, b.+i'iday, Feb. 174h at 3 pan. Mrs. W. E. Mil- roy will give the 'address. Moth- ers are invited to bring their little ones and they will be cared for in the *arch nurserY. February Meeting of Tuckersmith Council aikka'am th council met in the 'boron hall, Seaforth, on Feb, lith at 1 p.tn. All enetnlbers were present with the Reeve presid- ing, :Council acknowledged pito' •duction of surety (bonds on ,the tact collector and treas. with the Dom. of ,Canada Assurance 'Co. and directed that they he kept in the safety deposit box ;at the Canadian Bank of :Commerce. Tuckersmith Telephone 'Com- missioners requested the town- s'h'ip for a loan 'o'f $8,000. This will be handled through a live - year .delbenture issue. Harvey Coiernan was :emaciated to the telephone ..commission to comp- lete the term of office of Bent Peck :who resigned. John Earle was re -appointed truant officer at 'a wage of 90e per hour while an duty and an allowance of 20c a anile one way. 'Council approved their otare of ,proposed debenture issue of '$187.000 required far addition to the :South Euron !District High 'School. Arrangements were made to have grader tires re- capped by the Hancock Tire & Tread Co. Roy Bell was re -ap- pointed es member from. Tuck - gametal to the Ausalble Valley ,Conservation Authority for '56. The clerk was instructed to ad- vertise for tenders for warble fly spraying :and crushing and hauling approximately 7,500 yds. of gravel to township roads. A grant of $25 was made to the Salvation Army. Bylaws !Trios. 2, 3, 4, '5, •6, '1 •and S re tile drainage loans were given their readings .and passed. :Salary of the clerk -treasurer, tax collector and relief officer' was set at 32400, expense 'allow- ance $500, clerical assistance of road superintendent 3400. Rate of pay for the road sunt, eves set at 90c per hour and that of la- bor at 800 per hour. Accounts passed included: Roads 42,914.42, supplies $8.00, dumping ground rental 3100, fire prevention $16, grants $25, advertising 347.26, relief $25, tile drainage inspector $80, tile drainage loans $9,900, register- ing B.&D.'s $4.25, salaries and allowances 3308.32. :Council ad- journed to meet March Gth at 1 o'clock, Legion Auxiliary Plan Penny Sale The regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the 'Cana- dian Legion of,Seaforth was held on Wednesday evening with a goad attendance, Pres. +Comaracle Olive fettle opened the meeting with. the :depositing ;of ,the col- ours by the Standard Bearers, Comrades Watson and Fraser, and '0 (Canada' was sung. One new member was installed, Mrs. Helen Allan, of Seaforth waspre- sented Comrade 'Dora Taylor p sorted with the Past President's badge and medal, Plans were started for a penny sale to be held in the spring at a social meeting. Tbe mystery prize was won by Comrade Betty Dennis, A dra:iete an apron was won by 'Comrade Leona 'Masser. Com- rades are reminded to .bring 50c to the March meeting instead of having a :baking sale. The meeting closed with the retiring of the colours and "God save the Queen". A social half hour was spent playing bingo, IW. I. NOTES The regular ,meeting of the Seaforth W. I. will be held .at the home of. Mrs. R. J. Doig on Tues. Feb. 14 at 2 o'clock. The mem- bers are asked to please be on time as' the' boxes for the .County Home are to Ibe packed that aft- ernoon. Mrs. John MaeLean and Mrs. Erlin Whitmore are in elharge of this meeting. The roll call is to be 'answered by "What you, would like to see done in bhe :^,.atitute." A demonstration will be held with Mrs, Ross+Ghap- mnan in charge. bus. Lorne Cart- er and bles. James Aikenhead are in charge of packing the boxes and they would like each +menatber to bring cookies unless othelevise :advised. Also to +brin'g all your empty clhocolate hboxes. Lunch: Sandwiches, Mrs. John MacLean, Mas. Erlin Whitmore; cookies, Mrs, Ross Gordon, Mrs, Jahn Kerr. Mrs. Wilfred :Coleman would like the members to turn in their Red ;Cross sewing. Also anyone having used clothing please :bring +or send to this meeting as we are getting our bale ready +to ship. The S. W. I. held a successful euchre and dance on Fri. even- ing, Feb. 3rd 'with 26 tables in play. Prizes were won by ladies most genres, Mrs. W. Austin; lone hands, Mrs. A. Meliiichael; consolation, Mrs. E. Whitmore. Gents most games, 11, Charters_ lone hands, H. Dolm'age; conso- lation, S. Pethick.:Lucky lunch prize, Mrs. A. Jantzi. Lunch was served and dancing enjoyed to Bruce Orchestra, Over 48 Years As Seaforth Librarian Miss Greta Thompson, who has been librarian of the Sea - forth Public Library for over 48 Years, was again appointed to that poettion at the board's .an - weal meeting held Monday even- ing. Miss Thompson fast began dee work she 'dearly loves, as a helper ta•her (brother, who was the town's first -librarian, and following his :death, :the contin- ued in :the position. Mise Mtubel E. Turnbull was re -appointed board chairmen commencing her eighth year and Rev, D. Glenn :Camp'bell was re- appointed sec:trate: er. The following eotnmittees were appointed at the ,meeting: Baok 'Comenibtee, Mrs. Joseph McConnell, Mrs. J. A. Munn, Mrs. C. E. Smith, and Miss Those Dorsey; property, William M. Hart, Rev. Campbell, Miss Turn- bull and 'Mrs. Elva Ellis; publici- ty, Mrs. McConnell. Represent- ing +Che Seaforth Public :School on the board are, Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Munn; 'St. James ':Separate School, Miss Dorsey and Mrs. Mc:Comtell; tikes. 'Smith, Rev, Campbell and W. Hart, the town. During the past year the lib- rary building was insulated, var- ious looses were redecorated and aluminum storm windows were installed at the front of the library. New books placed on the Shelves during the past year were 68 in the adult section, 38 juvenile 'and 107 fiction, bring- ing the 'Dotal for adults up to 1062; juvenile 3061, and fiction. 4193. The circulation was given as 9116. SUCCESSFUL TEA A successful Valentine tea, home bake sale -was held by the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Thom- as' lChnrdi in the Church hall. The :guests 'were received by Mrs. J. 13. James and Mrs. Geo. McGavin, Auxiliary President., The attractive tea table cover- ed with a lace clout was 'decor- ated with a centrepiece of red hearts offset by lighted red dandles. Presiding at the tea ,table were Miss Mary Galbraith, :Mrs. Wm. Oldfield and Mrs. Ada Reid. 'Serving at tea tables were Miss Dorothy Parke, firs. Car- men Rowcliffe, Mrs. Elmer La- rose; Mrs. Gerald 'Snowdon and. Miss Jean °bailey. The :display of baking Atlas ar- ranged by Miss 'Carolyn Holmes, Mrs..Eaol Dinsmore and Mrs. Kenneth 'Cham'bers. Mrs. J. R. +Spittal and Junior Auxiliary members were in charge of the candy booth. T,he tea was :arranged ' by Mrs. Geo. aMoGavin, Mrs. Wm. 0'- Shea, Mrs. Bruce McLean and Mrs. Alex Bethune. ANGLICAN LADIES MEET The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Thomas' :Church iheid its Febru- ary meeting on Tuesday ,after- noon in the church hall, Mrs. George MoGavin presided and led in prayer. Miss Carolyn Holmes read the third chapter of Ephesians. Mrs. J. James was in :charge of 'bhe educational part 'of the meeting. 'Correspondence inclwdedi' tbhankyou notes from sliutins.:Mrs. W. E. Southgate, Si.,(distributed to members sewing and knitting for the bale to the Residential School at IOardston, Alta. • • Northside United Church Rev. Bruce 1W. Hall, Minister. 10 a.m., 'Church School and Adult Class, 11 a.nn. Morning Worship :Sermon, "Tiny (Bits of Good- ness". Jr. 'Congregation and Tad - deers' Group. 7 spew., Evening Worship: Sermon, "The Jealousy of God". 8.15 Y. P. j.1. Egm adillUniteiChurch o ve Rev, W. E. Milroy, Minister 10 am., :Cher* :School and Adult iClass. 11 a.1n., Morning Worship: ISermon, " Haman (Nature and iSinfulneet". Thursday; 7.30, Midweek ser- vice. McKillop Pastoral Charge 'C'avan, Winthrop; !Service at 10 a.m., :Sunday :School at 11' aim.; Duff's, :Service 11,15 a.m.; Bethel, :Service 2 p.m. Y.P.U•, Wiint+hoop, 18 pan. Rev. J. R. Hol- den, Minister. MISS MARY E. READMAN Miss Mary Emma Regimen, 81, who died in Wingharn Gen- eral Hospital on Monday had been a 'patient there :since last Neven* er. She ,was born in Greylwp. and came to 'Seaterrfh 37 years ago: She is survived by a ri:ece and nephew near Brussels. The funeral took place from the Whitney funeral ,home Wed- nesday morning to h51. James Ro- man 'Catho'lie Church, for Re- quiem equiem High Mass :at 9.30 a.m. with 'bhe Rev. Farther E. P. We- lber officiating. Burial was in 'St, James Cemetery. Chairmen Named for T. B.. Carnpaaign - Local people already appointed to act for the ap1r'oaclring TB survey include: District chairman, Fred J. Snow; district area chairman, Jame M, Scott; municipal or area chairmen: W. J. Crich, Tuckersmith; Russell Bolton, Me- Eiilop; Mrs. Margaret Whyte, Hullott; R. S. McDonald, Sea - for 01. •- District chairmen are as fol- lows: Profession, W. E. South- gate; training, James A. Murray; census poll, Wm, ,Hart; cline, J. E. Keating; supply, Donald 34. Kohl; publicity, A Y. McLean; projects, Rev. D. Glenn Camp- bell; recruiter's, Harold Free; in- dustry, Lloyd I3oggarth; schools, I., P. Plumsteel. Offer Terms To Roxboro Section ection At the February meeting of :Seaforth Public 'School Board on Monday night, Inspector Gardin- er was present and discussed terms of a possible agreement with Roxboro school section which be was authorized to pre- sent to the trustees of 'that sec- tion, if they wish to send pupils to the Seaforth school instead of re-epening ,their own school which has been closed for a number of years. With a registration at present of 328 pupils, the special grant announced last week by the On- tario government of $0.00 per pupil will mean an extra grant of nearly 32000.00 to Seaforth Public .School. This is approxi- mately one and a half mills. GROUP 4 W. A. Miss Nellie Pryce was hostess to group 4 W. A, of Northsi'de United Church, held on Tuesday evening, Feb. 7. 'Roll call showed 24 members and 4 visitors pre- sent. Mrs. Riley opened the meeting with a poem, "Watch the Corners". Mrs, Hudson had dharge of the devotional period and' opened with hymn 483, with Mrs. ,Brady at 'the piano, follow- ed by prayer and scripture oaken from Psalm 67. An article was read by lli'rs. Ilv'dson entitled "Use God". Hymn 485 was sung. Minutes ,of (previous meeting were read and adopted. A short business period fol- lowed and on. motion by Mrs. Betty Healey and seconded by (Mas. Westoott, ,it w'las decided to hold a hake sale on March 23. Final arrangements of :the 'Unit- ed Chnaa.cb Valentine supper Ito be held on Feb. 22 were com- pleted by (Mrs. (Hulley wh'owas in clharge. Mrs. Wilson had charge of the urogram and chose as guest speaker, Mrs, Neil Bele who gave a Most niteresting 'talk on "In- dilans". This was followed by a solo hy :Mrs. Don Woods., ac- companied by Miss Joyce Wileon. Meeting +closed with 'the Mizpah Benediction and a delicious lunch. Bonspiel Here On Wednesday Seaforth curlers held 0 one -day bonspiel on Wednesday with two NU draws taking part. First draw: IVirg vs McInnes (Hensall); J. Omand (Stratford) ve C. A, Berber; Harold Thomas (1Vingham) 05 J. Mon1<house (Thedfor<l); W. Todd (Whnghant) vs .1.E. Keating. Second draw; Fink (Heusall) vs J. E. Langstaff; J. H. Craw- ford (Wingham) vs E. C, Bos- well; Clark (RCAF, Clinton) vs 7. Coultes (Belgrave); Rev, D, J. Lane (Clinton) vs J. Kemptone (Centralia). The local rinks were: Fling, Dr. Stapleton, W. Campbell and W. Leyburn; C.A. Barber, W. J, Duncan, Dr. Brady and Scott Habkirk; J. 10, Beating, J. A. Stewart, Harry Ball and Lindsay Stewart; E: C. Boswell, Dr, Beclt- ely, M. E. Clarke and J.A. li est- ott; J.1. Longstaff, W Ball. 'orntan MacLean and Anson Gilbert; Rev. Lane, Judge Ping - land, Harry Williams and Mr. Green, RCAF. Three ten -end gauzes were play- ed. Dinner was served by the ladies club McKillop Charge Plan Mission Plans have been made by the Official Board of the :YlcKallop Charge of the. United Church of Canada to 'participate in the mission to members which is to be carried on within every con- ference of the United Church during the early part of this year, and which is to prepare the way for the national evangelistic mission which is to be undertak- en following the meeting of the Genea'ai Council this fall. The Board, which met in :Ca- van ,Church on Wednesday night last, made arrangements for a united service of the three con- gregations to be held at Win- throp on the night of Ash Wed- nesday, li'eb. 15th at 8 o'clock. At this gathering there is to be a service of :dedication for all the Church workers including elders, managers, Sunday :School teach- ers and ,officers of every *'bulb group. This will :be followed dur- ing the period of Lent by Wed- nesday night meetings for Bible study, :prayer and Christian fel- lowship. The three churches are to unite in these and they are to be held successively in the dif- ferent 'churches. Prior to Easter Sunday there will be held another united ser- vice at Which every resident member will be asked to take .part in a ceremony of reconse- traction, using an order which has been prepared by the National 'Evangelistic Mission. During these weeks before Easter the Women's World Day of Prayer ill also be observed ,alt Win- throp on Friday afternoon, Feb. 17'th,..arrd plans are being made for a communicant class to meet weekly. Reports to rthe Board indicated that missionary givings increas- ed in 1955, 96th Birthday Of Aunt Mrs. Stuart Nelson of Ori]Iia celebrated her '96th birthday on ,Sunday at the home of her son- in•lsaw and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moffat, also of Ora- li'a. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Nelson has three sans, Reg. and Ernest. of .Orillika and John of Toronto. Mrs. Nelson 'is 'a great-aunt of +Charles Nelson, Clinton and a oo,uain of 'Nelson Reid .of Varna, Mrs. David (Elliott, ` Mrs.. Fred Mulholland and Fred Reid, all of :Clinton and Mrs. Wilber .Jeyes of ISeaforbh. Alert, captive and enjoying fairly 'good health, Mrs. Nelson takes •an .interest in the day's 'activities and enjoys reminiscing :with her friends. Many of her friends called :andshowers o£ congratulations were bestowed on Mrs. Nelson. Officers Elected By Junior Farmers Betty .Campbell was elected president of the Seaforth Junior Institute at its annual 'mooting held in the :Seaforth District +high School, She succeeds .Ca'tjh- eiine :Campbell. Stine.Smith was elected vice president and Dor- othy Keys, second viee-'president. See. -Treasurer will be Marion Hemingway and Jean 'Sco'tt will be district 'director. Club direct- ors will be Joy Jantzi, IDoris'Ste- vens, Some Wilson and Joan , anelnil1e. Other :officersrs elect- ed were: press reporter, Cather- ine Campbell; emergency fund treasurer, Joyce Miller; Pianist and assistant, Joan Somerville and Ann 'Haugh; auditors, Betty Alcock and Audrey Godkan, The officers •were. installed by Mrs. Gordon McKenzie, president of the Seaforth senior institute. Catherine Campbell presided over the meeting preceding elec- tions, at which the minat es were read by Sean Seott. A thankyou note for a gift sent was received from the Childrens' Aid Shelter at Goderich. Plans were made for the Dia - ma Festival for South Huron to he held in 'Seaforth on Feb. 14. The one -act comedy selected 'by the Seaforth Juniors is 'Sure As You're Bern', 3vita Mrs, Ross Chapman as director. Helen Jahnston, Hetty :Camp- bell and Catherine Campbell are to attend the Provincial Con- ference and annual meeting of the Junior 'Farmers' Association of Ontario, at Guelph on March la, 17 and 18. Catherine Campbell thanked the members and officers of her year, for the co-operation given, and Doris Stevens expressed ap- preciation to Mrs. McKenzie. The motto, 'Don't leave until to..morrow what ear he done to- day'. was taken by Doris John- ston. Current event,% were given by Dorothy Keys and the treas- urer's and emergency fund re- ports were given by Sean Scott and Doris Stevens. At a joint meeting with the Junior Farmers plans were made for the annual banquet to which the parents are to be invited. Junior farmers: Laverne God - kin was elected president of the Seaforth Junior Farmers at their annual aneeting. IIe suc- ceed, Larry Wheatley. Other of- ficers elected include; vice -pies., Ken Campbell, Merton Keyes; secretary, Bob iiroadfoot; the treasurer, Elgin Seltade: press secretary, Bill Strong; auditors, Marl McSpadden and Larry Wheatley: directors, north of No. 8 highway, Arnold Camp - hell, David Livingatene; south of No. 5, Bill Dallas, duan Haugh: Grey and Morris, Bob Stevens. Dancing to music by 3Ir, and Mrs. Leslie Piyce and Sandy Doig, concluded the evening. The 'Curlier Club invites any church club in Seaforth and vi- cinity who wish an evenine's en- tertainment to try Curling at the rink, Arrangements can :be made with the management to secure use of Ise free of charge on Monday and Tuesday evenings. The executive of the club would be glad to be given any information as to the wherea- bouts of the Bill Stewart trophy, This is a famous old trophy and would the anuclt prized by the club if returned. A bonepiel held' during Jan- uary by the 'Seaforth Ladies' Carling Club was completed on Thursday afternoon. The 'win- ners received beautiful embos- sed aluminum plates, donated: IV Mr. Leo Stephenson. The win- ning rink consisted of Mrs. Jean Stapleton :(slcip), Mrs. Corrie ,Snowdon, Mrs. Verna Leampbell, .Mrs. 3T. Pollen, Exeter. NORTHSIDE W. A. Mrs. Andrew :McNichol was hostess to group -8 of the W. A. of Northside United Church, on Tuesday evening. Feb, 7, Mrs. E, :Chamberlain, viceepres., op- ened the meeting with a poen, "To Justify Life". Hymn 445 was sung. followed with the Lord's Prayer. Minutes of the previous meeting were seed by the secretary and the visiting committee reported 4 home and 2 hospital calls. The treasurer's report was given followed with the roll call which showed a good attendance. The ,president, .Mrs. Knight, presided over 'the 'busi- ness period. 'Final plans were •disesused for the Valentine sup- per Feb. 22nd. It was deeided to hold is tea and bake sale on Friday, March 9 in the 'Sunday School room of the chureh. Mrs. Bev. +Christie presided for the devotional +period. Hymn 500 was sung, (followed with prayer by Mrs. Peter Dunlop. The scrip- ture lesson taken from Luke, eh'ap. 8 was read by Mrs. Brad- shaw.:Shharon McNichol and Bar- bara Talbot contltibuted two lovely duets which were very much enjoyed. A skit by Mrs. (Christie, Mrs. Berger and 'Mrs. Bradshaw was well acted and led to a very interesting discus- sion. Meeting closed with re- peating the Mizpah Benediction. A contest was led by Mrs.:Chris- tie and lunch was served by the hostess and the lunch 'committee. The March aneeting will be held et the home of Mrs. Bradshaw, C. W.L. MEETS The monthly meeting of the Catholic Wotnen's League was held in the school with the pres- ident, Miss M. IDmnn presiding. Minutes of last meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. M. Williams. and vice pres. Mrs. C. Malone reported 285 bags filled for the children hat ;Christmas, 3rd vice pres. Mrs. G. Reynolds reported 10 plants sent to sick and _ shut-ins. +Corr espondence was read by (Miss R. Dorsey. 3 boxes of clothing were sent to :the' Sisters of :Service and ofie to 'an Indian sdhool. Mrs. Sills and Mrs. J. Hotham were 'appointed to visit the sick for the next month. Meeting. closed 'widhprayer atter which lunch was served by Mas. M. Williams,) Mrs. G. Reynolds :and Mrs. M. Etue..Prior to the :meeting the ladies.assemvbled at the :Whitney funeral home to recite the Ros- ary for Miss Read:mam. FIRST CHURCH LADIES' AID The February meeting of the Ladies' Aid was held in First Presbyterian Church with -lirs. H. Whyte in :the chair. Mia. R. 11. McKindsey opened the meet- ing with a suitable poem. The secretary's and treasurer's re- ports were read and adopted. A motion that we have a congrega- tional pot luck supper to open and view the kitchen was moved and adopted and a tea suggested for a later date. Mrs. Ie. Kling sang a pleasing solo "In the Gar- den of Tomorrow", accompanied by Mrs. McGregor. The speaker for ,the afternoon was Miss Belle Campbell who gave a very interesting talk on Mrs, Dyer of Wyevale, who al- though the mother of a large family found time to write a numbe of stories for 'Stmday School papers 'back in Canada and United States as well as ar- ticles to the Homemaker's page in the Globe and Mail. Miss Campbell told the story she had written about :Corporal Cameron and the Power of Prayer. Several years ago Miss Campbell ;had sent different in- teresting incidents of her child- hood to Mrs. Dyer who wove a story around 'them. This was one of thein and brought biome to everyone very forcibly the pow- er of prayer in time of great need, in this case, a .bad fire on a farm set 'by a mischievous boy who learned Ms lesson. The Kerslake Mc K i n d s e y Group had charge of the meet- ing. Ivies. Kerslake moved a hearty vote of thanks to those taking part. A social half hour was enjoyed. fashioned in diamonds . . The Nl EW e T i to satiny World's Smallest 23 Jewel Watch with thes Never before has so beautiful a watch.,, 23 jewels ...been created in this small size and at this low price. La Petite "L' 03 Jewels, 4 diamonds, timed to six precision adjustments,. unbreakable mainspring $7950 GROUP 2, W. A. The February meeting of Group 2, of iihe W. A. of North- side United Church anot out the home of Mrs. F. 5. Beche)y on Tuesday evening with 24 present. ,Mrs. E. :Hoffman presided for the devotional hour which was opened with the use of hymn 297. The ten con)mandanen'ts were read responsively and all repeated the Lord's Prayer. Feb- ruary :being Valentine month, Mrs. Hoffman introduced her very interesting +talk on "Love" by relating the legend of St, Valentine and cone'iwdecl by quoting scripture from St. Mark chapter 12. The president, Mrs. B. Wal-; ter•s, :took charge of the )business period. Plans were made for the Valentine supper to be held in. the church on ,the 2i2nd. Mrs. P. Brady :and Mrs. J. C. MacLennan assisted the hostess in serving a dainty lunch and a social half hour was much enjoyed. 1t La Petite ;'F" 23 jewels, 4 diamonds, timed to six unbreakabledmainspring, expansion bracelet WATCH GREATLY EHLARoao To SHOW OETAtb La Petite "A" 23 jewels, 2 diamonds, timed to six precision adjustments, unbreakable mainspring 85930 La Petite "H" 23 Jewels, 8 diamonds, 14 kt. goio, timed to six precision adjustments, unbreakable mainspring OTHER SMART BULOVA WATCHES As Low As $29.75 SA v! AUGE S Jewellery Gifts Fine China EGMONDVILLE Miss Frances .Houston has re- turned from a pleasant visit with friends at Ayton and Toronto. -Mrs. Rr.bert Boyes and Mrs. David Stephenson visited re- cently with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bayes, Clinton. Mrs. E. J. Weber has return- ed frons a visit with her son and 'daughter-in-law, 1Mr. and 'llrsl. Ron Weber, Kitchener. Mr. Eizar Mousseau of Kippen was a Sunday visitor with Mr, and Mrs. Hugh McLachlan. Weekend visitors with Mrs. W. 'F. Mc1•Iillan were Miss Laura McMillan, Toronto, and Mr.- and :Mrs. Stanley Gray of Stratford. Mrs. Hugh Alexander of Mc- Killop,Miss Jean Alexander of Seaforth, visited recently with bIrs. Jas. Finlayson and Mrs. Peter Lindsay. Mrs. T. Richardson has. re- turned from hospital at London to her daughter's, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Pepper, Mrs. Patterson of Walton has been visiting with her sister, Mr. and :Mrs. Ivy Henderson. Mrs. Grace McCallum spent the weekend at her home in Blyth. CROMARTY The February meeting of the Women's Missionary Society and the Ladies' Aid were held at the ho:rne of Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Lam and presided.:Section one of the suggested programs, The Church and its mission, was followed. Scripture passages and prayers were read 'by Mrs. F. Harburn, Mrs. Grace 'Scott, Mrs. Calder. MeKaig and Mrs. Will Miller.. Mrs. Thos. ;Scott led in the Glad Tidings Prayer, The president, Mrs. 'Sorsdahl had charge of the business parted and plans were made for the World's -'Day of Prayer service which will be ob- served in ;Crom'arty Church on, February 17th. The topic was given by Mrs. W. Harper. Mrs. T. L. Scott led in the Study per- iod of the program and was as- sisted by Mrs. F. Allen, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. 'itI. Houghton and. Mrs. J. McKeiJae. The closing prayer was taken by Mrs. Lam- ond, all joining in the. Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Houghton presided for the .Ladies' Aid meeting and led in devotions. :Several items of business were dealt with and it was decided tto send donations to the March of +dumes.,and the' Can- adian Institute tor the blind. The meeting closed with God save the Queen. Lunch was serv- ed +by the comarettee in charge. Mrs. T. Mackintosh has return- ed home after visiting in 'Toron- to and Acton. Mrs. Grace Scott and Mrs. Will Miller are spending the week with friends in Niagara Falls and Duffel's. Mr. and Mrs, Ross Houghton and fancily, Stratford, spent the weekend with 4Jrs• M. Houghton. .lir, and Mrs. Frank Cadick and family, London, and Mo. and Mrs, Harry Elliott, Parkhill, were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace. Mrs. Will Hamilton is a bed patient at the home of her daug- hter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cornish, Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Currie, Miss K. LaFrance and Mr. W. Williams, London, visited on Sunday with Mr. and -Mrs. Otto Walker. .Mr. and Mrs. Will Kay, Lon- don, visited recently. with Mr. and .Mrs. S. McCurdy. McKiLLOP S. S. No. 2, MclShclop Farms forum met Monday evening at the hoarse of Mr. and Mas. Secord M0Brien, After listening to the radio broadcast there was a good discussion on the subject, Fath- er and non Partnership. A de- tailed 'agreement is essential to successful tam partnership. Also father .and son on the fame must be able to get along well together, and co-operate bo :make any agreement workable. Father and son partnership should give consideration to farm operating and farms transfer at an early date. An agreement should be drawn up so 'that each will have a satisfactory income if farm conditions warrant it. Euchre was played for a 'while and lunch served by the hostess. Ladies' winners were Mrs. :Stew- art lDolmage, Mrs. Elwood :Clarke, Mrs. Walter McClure, Men's, ;Seen McClure, Bob McMil- lan, Walter McClure. Next Mon - .day evening the forum will be field at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McMillan. FIRESIDE GROUP 22 persons Were aresen't Let the hone of Miss Alice Reid on Tuesday evening when the Fart- side Group of Firat Presbyter- ian +Church resbyter-ian'+Chuarch Gnat. The aneeting op- ened by a poem by M s. W, J. ,Stuart, president, and Mrs. R. E. McMillan rea:d the scripture les- son and led in strayer. A daffodil tea was planned for April 11 at 'the Konno of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kling. Mrs. Ross Hamilton pre- sided over the remainder ,of the aneeting, when .Miss 'Beaty IS'innp- son sang two very lovely solos, "1•n the Garden, of Tomorrow" and "When you are Away". Mrs. J. U. :Scott of 'Thornton Hall gave a humorous 'darky reading in costume, "Should Women Propose". Lunch and coffee were served at the +close.