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RI.TRON CC) NTY'S 14:EADING NEWSPAPER
WHOLD sBrtIns, VOL. 64, No, 7,
SUAFORTli, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, IITII3RUARY 12, 1942
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Northside United Church
Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister.
10 a.m, Sunday School. •
11 a.m. "Joseph and His Tempt-
ress'
7 p.m. "Fashions In Morals."
Thurs. 7.45 p.m.—Prayer Service.
Welcome tci these Services. .
.SL Thomas Church.
Rector Rev. R. P. D. Hurford, D.D.
11 a.m. "The Struggle Against Evil"
7 pan. The Example of Constancy
—The Rechabites."
Sunday School at 10 a.m.
St. Mary's Church, Dublin
2.25 pan. Sunday School.
3 p.m. "The Struggle Against Evil"
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister.
Sunday School 10 a.m.
Morning subject, "Religion and
Righteousness."
Evening subject, "The Great In-
t ti "
Midweek meeting, Thurs, 8 p.m.
Egmondville United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D.
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m., "Force of Character."
8 p Da "The Reality of Our Spirit -
ual Experience."
. YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION
The regular meeting of the Young
People's Union of Northside Church
was taken by Lorna Dale in the ab-
sence of our president. The hymn,
"Lord, while for all mankind we
pray," was followed by the Lord's.
Prayer in unison. The minutes were
read and seconded by Rev. H. V.
Workman. After the business period
the offering was taken up. The hymn
"Jesus shall reign where'er the sun"
was followed by the Scripture from
John 31-16 by Lorna Dale and sent-
ence prayers by Archie Watt, Berva
Blanchard and Maxine Dennison. Af-
ter the hymn, "Work for the night is
coming," Janie Moffat gave a reading
entitled, "Missionary Projects of
Young People's Unions." Rev, H. V.
Workman led in prayer and then led
in a questionnaire on well-known
missionaries and their work. The
meeting was closed by singing the
hymn, "Rescue The Perishing" and
repeating the Mizpah benediction.
PRYCE-BOLGER
A very pretty wedding was sol-
emnized at the McKillop manse on
Saturday, Feb. 7th at 1.30 when Rev.
Mr. Patton united in marriage Elva
Mae, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Pryce and Mr. Harold Tho-
mas Bolger, son of Mr. and Dirs.
Thomas Bolger. The bride looked
lovely in an Alice blue street length
crepe dress with wine and blue ac-
cessories. The bridesmaid, Mrs. Earl
Papple, sister of the bride, chose
navy blue crepe. The groom was at-
tended by Earl Papple. After the
ceremony a buffet luncheon was
served at the bride's parents where
the table was decorated with pink
and white and centred with the
bride's cake. The waitresses were
Mrs, Ella Claebett, aunt of the bride,
and Leona Watson, piece of the
groom. Mn. and Mrs. Bolger left on
a short honeymoon trip to Hamilton
and other points. For travelling the
bride chose a wine dress with match-
ing accessories. On their return they
will reside on the groom's farm at
Walton.
U. F. 0. President
Addresses Federation
Kenneth Jackson Elected Presi-
dent of Tuckersmith Branch
Friday Evening
Tho Tuckersmith Federation of
Agriculture held a very successful
annual meeting for the election of
officers last Friday evening in the
public library.
The meeting was conducted by the
president Mr. Kenneth Jackson. The
•federation was fortunate in procuring
as guest speaker, Mr. R. 1. Scott,
president of the U. 16. 0., who was In-
troduced by Mr. Robert McKercher,
president of the MoKillop federation,
Mr. Scott, who had recently re-
turned from Ottawa where he attend-
ed the sixth annual meeting of the
Canadian federation of agriculture,
gave a very instructive talk on the
progress made by the federation and
the effects of the war on agriculture.
Mr. Scott's address was followed
by a talk by Mr. Sam Whitmore,
reeve of Tuckersmith. Community
singing was led by Mrs. Thos. GOV-
enlock and an enjoyable musical
number was given by Wilma and
Ross McLean. The election bf officers
was then held with Mr. Whitmore
presiding: The officers 'elected were:
President, Kenneth Jackson; vice-
president, Robert Archibald; secret-
ary, E, P. Ohesney; directors—R. For-
est, R. Tyndall, Jas, McIntosh, Jas.
Scott, I. O'Leary, I. Forsythe, W.
Crich, W. Broadfoot, Glen McLean,
R. McGregor.
After the adjournment a short
'meeting was held hi, the new execu-
tive at which it was decided that an
open meeting would be held the
third Wednesday of every month.
Each meeting, which is to be of an
educational nature, will be conducted
by two of the directors.
The Rest Federation meeting to be
held on Wednesday evening, Feb. 18,
In Seaforth library, will have as the
guest speaker, Mr. Archie Morgan,
President of the Huron County Fed-
eration of Agriculture. '
WINTHROP OLD BOY
ADDRESSES IFEDERATION
Mr, Bob Robinson of Regina, Win-
throp Old Boy, has been renewing
acquaintances here this week, and
was guest speaker at a meeting of
McKillop Federation of Agriculture
In Winthrop hall 'Wednesdey.. ..evene
ing. He was a Wheat Pool delegate
at the recent meeting in Ottare
which asked for an increase in
'wheat price from the Dominion Gov-
ernment His information about the
wheat conference and conditions in
the West is of much interest.
Mr, Robinson arrived in Seaforth
on Monday, exactly 36 years to the
day from his departure to the West.
His father, the late Andrew Robin-
son, lived near Winthrop. Four sist-
ers reside in this vicinity, Mrs. Thos.
Wheatley and Mrs. George Little,
McKillop; Mrs. Taylor, Walton, and
Mrs. Shannon, Londesboro; Rev. T.
J. Robinson of Stratford, and W. H.
Robinson of the London Life Co.,
London, are brothers. Mr. Robinson
is a field man for the Co -Operative
Consumer Oil Co. at Regina, the first
and one of the two largest companies
of its kind.
W. I. HEAR LETTERS
FROM BOYS OVERSEAS
Peace education was the topic of
the meeting held by the Women's
Institute at the home of Mrs. John
Hillebrecht. Mrs. Gordan Papple pre-
sided for the business session. The
secretary Mrs. Doig read a number
of interesting letters frora the boys
overseas. The roll call, "How I can
help win the war," met with a splen-
did response. Two groups reported
money raised for war purposes. It
was decided that part of this be sent
to the orphanage fund. The singing
of "Blest be the tie that binds" open-
ed the second part of the meeting
conducted by Mrs. E. B. Goudie. A
very helpful paper on the motto,
"Peace in the home is the first es-
sential," was given by Mrs. Dale
Nixon.
The guest speaker Rev. H. V.
Workman chooe as his subject, "Int-
ernational relationships and world
peace." He dealt with this difficult
subject very ably, holding up to his
hearers the hope and dream of the
future—a federation of the world.
Mrs. James McIntosh gave an int-
eresting demonstration on the com-
position of the Union Jack and how
to fly it. Atter singing "We'll Never
Let the Old Flag Fall," Mrs, Crozier
moved a vote of thanks to the speak-
er and, hostess. The meeting closed
with God Save the King, and lunch.
APPOINTED EXAMINER
FOR DRIVERS
Mr. Ray Holmes received word this
week that he had been appointed by
the motor vehicles branch of the de-
partment of highways as examiner
of applicants for chauffeur and oper-
ators' licenses.
TIMETABLES UNCHANGED
Daylight saving time came into ef-
fect early Monday morning, and was
adopted without much inconvenience
to molt people, There are nO
Immed-
late changes in the local railway
timetable trains arriving at the genie
time by the clock es formerly,
PRESIDENT
Mr. Gordon MaGavin, of Walton,
Who was elected president of the
Ontario Plowmen's Association at
Toronto on Tuesday,
SOME REVUE TICKETS
STI LL AVAILABLE
There still are a number of good
seats available for the Red Cross
"Victory Revue" being staged at
Clardno's Hall Thursday and Friday
of this week. Although there has
been considerable demand for the re-
served section seats, seats with an ex-
cellent view of the stage are still to
be picked up by those who do not
delay. General admission price is 50
cents ' with a ten -cent additional
charge for reservations. Exchange the
general admission ticket at McKind-
sey's Drug store for the reserved seat
ticket as soon as possible and avoid
disappointment.
•
Discuss Flasher Sign
For Main Corner
Highways Department Approves
but Refuses to Share Cost --
Council .Meets
The town council met on Monday
evening, all members being present.
Councillor Sills, chairman of the
Prdperty Committee, reported the
Band had asked if the cloak room
next the fire brigade room, could be
taken out to give more room in the
bandfoom. As the -cloak tooni'atair
not being used the change was ap-
proved. Retreading the steps of the
town ha11 basement was also ok'd.
A letter from the department of
highways regarding the flasher light
for the highway intersection was
discussed. The, department stated
there were hundreds of requests
for these warning lights but at the
present time the department would
not pay for these lights in any in
corporated municipalities, such as
towns, etc. The cost was estimated
at $186. The department agreed to
supply metal school warning signs
at $1.50 per sign. The Street Cone-
mittee will purchase the necessary
school sins and confer with the de-
partment again abont the flasher
light.
Councillor Parke, chairman of the
Fire and Water committee, reported
a request for 4 pairs of boots and
a fireman's coat for the fire brigade,
and the purchase was authorized.
Councillor Reid reported the re-
quest for a grant from the Plow-
men's Association for the Internat.
mioandale. Match. A grant of $250 was
Motions: Smith -Reid --That the
Navy League be granted permission
to hold their tag day on Friday,
September 18, or the nearest Fri-
day to that date available.
Scott -Keating, that the Salvation
Army Home be given the usual
grant of $25.00.
Parke -Holmes, that the Fire and
Water committee be authorized to
purchase boots and coats as per re-
quest of the firemen.
Scott -Keating, that the plowing
match committee be given a grant
of $250.00.
Report of the finance committee:
D. H. Wilson, $62,92; R. Shinen,
$21.66; J. Currie $37.50; J. Cum-
mings, $66; Jno. A Wilson, pension,
$20; Can. Natl. Railways, $48.63;
K. Campbell, $5; Stewart Bros.,
$90; N. Cluff I& Sons, $17.28; E. C.
Chamberlain, surety bond, $20; J.
A. Westcott, $6,42; Kerslake's $12;
P. McIver'$1.80; F. Reeves, $8;
A. Boyes $26; D. H. Wilson, cash
relief $67.24; Bell Telephone CO.
$3.80; WM. Montgomery, $7.20;
Salvation Army, London, grant,
$25; J. F. Daly, $5.70.
BIBLE SOCIETY
The local collectors for the Bible
Society will be cart canvassing for
funds during the next few days. Let
us give them a pleasant greeting and
some encouragement.
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
The Seaforth and District Minie-
terial Association met in the Angli-
can parish hall,. Seaforth, on Tuesday
afternoon, February 10th. Papers
were given by Dr. Hurford on "Jere-
miah's Attitude to the False Proph-
ets," and Rev, H. V. Workman on
"The Canon of the New Testament."
The next meeting will be held in
Northside United' Chtirch, Seaforth,
on Monday, March 9th.
Gordon McGavin
Heads Plowmen
1
Annual Meeting Honors Mc-
Killop Man—Huron Commit-
tee Named '
Gordon McGavin of Walton was
elected president of the Ontario
Plowmen',s Association at the annual
meeting held in the Ring Edward ho-
tel, Toronto, on Tuesday, E, L. Car -
U117, M.P., for North Huron, Percy
Passmore of Exeter, and John M.
,Eckert of Seaforth, were also ap-
pointed the special Huron county
Committee to work with the execu-
tive of the Ontario Plowmen's Assoc -
ration.
I The association ratified the selec-
tion of Huron county as the site of
the mateh on October 13, 14, 15, 16
'of this year and provided for uncer-
tainties of this present year of war
by setting aside a fund of $1000 to
take care of any .contingencies that
might arise at the last minute.
• The Huron county plowing match
Oomnijttoe was warmly praised for
work of preparing for the 1942
ternational.
During the morningsession the
'Term Labor Problem, ' was stressed
at all times. Practical farmers, dir-
actors of the association, spoke of
their own experiences in meeting the
labor sieuation. Speeches were given
by Alex. McKinney, jr., Brampton;
Clark Young, Milliken; and Stewart
L. Page, of Barrie. Walter Haskins,
Secretary of the Canadian Federation
of Agriculture, was also heard,
• "When you make a better plow-
man, you make a better farmer,"
declared W. R. Reek, deputy -minis-
ter of agriculture for Ontario in d
dressing the noonday luncheon.
The speaker mentioned ways in
which the plowing match serves to
help the boys of the country by im-
proving their plowing. He traced the
Progress of the International from
its beginning when there were. 400
People in attendance.
"The task of the farmer is now to
produce the necessary cheese bacon
and eggs to fill the quotas for Bri-
tain," said Mr. Reek. "The quotas
are enormous. That means more feed
for the extra livestock which will be
raised on the farms. You need better
seed and better cultivation." •
• Then, touching on the present
acute shortage of labor on the farms
fithd the fact that'thg shortage will be
inore intense this summer, he said,
"What we need for this problem is
complete organization and the in-
creased use of power anachinerY."
He pointed out how the Interna-
tional Plowing Match fits into this
picture. The power machinery is de-
monstrated in interesting and attrac-
tive displays,‚ and the farmer while
enjoying a holiday can educate him-
self in better and more efficient ways
of doing his work.
He recognized the feeling express-
ed in some quarters that the plowing
match should be cancelled, but said
that he felt that even in the dark
days of war recreation is an essen-
tial factor. In the case of the plowing
match the farmer comes to an event
which is free and offers both recrea-
tion and education. The boys and
men who compete at the match do
not do so with the thought that they
will go home and plow just as they
do at the match. On the contrary
they. enter into the competitive spirit
of the match and go home to do bet-
ter plowing on their farms. He said
that he felt that the men who are
'successful at the plowing match are
rnen who operate successful farms.
The Hon. P. M. Dewan, minister of
agriculture for Ontario, in presenting
jewels to the past presidents, also
gave his whole -hearted approval of
the naatch, saying: "It serves a highly
useful purpose by reason of its help
to the farmers,
J. D. Thomas, Goderich, chairman
of the Huron County Plowing Match
Committee, addressed the afternoon
session and gave an outline of the
activities of his group in preparing
for the match. Warden George Arm-
strong extended a formal invitation
to all those present at the meeting to
sample Huron's hospitality during the
four days of the great International.
Delegations were present from
Frontenac and Wentworth counties,
asking for the match...at future dates.
It was decided to hold the Interna-
tional in Frontenac in 1943 and in
Wentworth in 1944.
The following officers and direc-
tors Were elected: Honorary presid-
ents, Hon. J. G. ,Gardiner, Dominion
minister of agriculture; Hon. P. M.
Dewan, Ontario minister of agricul-
ture, and Senator J. 3. Duffus of Pet-
erborough; past president, J. B. Ket-
chen of Fergus; president, Gordon
McGavin, Walton; first vice presid-
ent, W. L. Clark, Gormley; secretary
manager,. J. A. Caroll, Toronto;
treaSurer, Clark Young, Milliken;
directors, W. R. Bullick, Camalachie,
F. G. Fuller, London; George Wald -
le, Stratford; W. C. Barrie, Galt; El-
liott Moses,.0haweken; W. D. Lind-
say, .Hagersville; Stanley Young,
Caister Centre; Gordon McGavin,
Walton; Victor Porteotis, Owen
Sound; J. B. ICetchen, Fergus; Alex.
McKinney, Jr., Brampton; W. 11.
Olark, Gormley; Walter Downey,
1VEnesing; H. A. Quinn, Peterboro;
Charles Shier, Lindsay; J. R. Hend-
erson, Portsmouth; J. J• Tierney,
Brockville; D. D. Gray, Ottawa; ROY
Shaver, Finch; Russell Beilbartz, of
Bruce Station,
NO ROAD GRANTS FOR
NEW ROADCONSTRUCTION
The Tuckersmith council met in
Seaforth, on Saturday, Feb, 7th. All
members were in attendance. Messrs
Hill and Shearer attended the meet-
ing soliciting a grant for the Inter- ,
national Plowing match to be held in
•Huron this year. The council ack-
nowledged their request with a grant
of $100. Thegiving of grants for the
different spring fairs was postponed
until the March meeting until an op-
portunity was given. a representative
02 each fair to attend. The Bruce -
field library was given a grant of
$10.
Bylaw No. 2, relating to the ex-
penditure on roads was amended, to
comply with a recent regulation of
the Highway Dept. authorizing no
subsidy for expenditure for construc-
tion work during 1942. Bylaws No.s
3, 4 and 5 confirming the appoint-
ment of officials at last meeting were
passed, signed and sealed. The coll-
ector was strongly urged to collect
the arrears of taxes on 1939 and
1940 rolls as far as possible in order
that the residue uncollected may be
returned to Goderich for •ocalection.
H. M. Chesney and Harold Jack-
son, were appointed delegates to at-
tend Rural Municipalities convention
in Toronto and a fee of $5.00 was
provided therefor. The following ac-
counts were paid: Relief, fuel, $11.-
25, clothing, $5.24, rent, $5; food
$28.56, milk $6.82; hospitalization
$71.10; salaries and fees $64.75;
Ont. Plowmen's Association, grant,
$100; Brucefield library, grant $10;
Rural Municipal Assoc., fee, $5;
Johnston Office Furniture, repair,
$5; road accounts $23.42, Expositor,
printing $36.03; Municipal World,
supplies, $22.77; J. A. Westcott, id-
entification discs, $19.13; H. McMil-
lan, postage, $3; Thompson's book-
store, supplies, $1.59. The council
adjourned to meet on Saturday, Mar.
7th at 2.30 p.m.—D. F. McGregor,
Clerk.
MRS. H. STEWART (Egmondville)
The death of Mrs. Harry Stewart,
of Egmondville, occurred in Scott
Memorial Hospital on Saturday mor-
ning, Feb. 7th, in her 46th year. Mrs.
Stewart was taken to the hospital the
Sunday previous and arrangements
had been made for her removal to
St. Joseph's Hospital, London, for a
special operation on Saturday, but
death intervened. Formerly Flora • PLOWING MATCH NOTES
Ann McKay, a daughter of the late , _ ,
and Mrs. Robert McKay of Tuck-
ersimth, she had spent the greater
part of her life in this community
and her passing is deeply mourned
by a wide circle of friends by whom
she was held in the highest regard
for the many fine qualities she poss-
essed. She was born on the 4th con-
cession, LES, Tuckersraith, which
was her home until her marriage in
June, 1916, to Mr. Harry Stewart,
and came then to reside in Egmond-
ville. A short time later Mr. and
Mts. Stewart moved to Tuckersmith,
near Brucefield, and later to Toron-
to and New Hamburg before return-
ing to Egmondville about twelve
years ago. Mrs. Stewart was a mem-
ber of Egmondville United Church
and a member of Edelweiss Rebekah
Lodge, Seaforth. Surviving are her
husband and three daughters: Mrs.
Arnold Scott of McKillop, and Laura
and • Mary both of Kitchener; also a
sister and two brothers, Mrs. Lorne
Wilson and Bert McKay, Brucefield,
and Leslie McKay, Elmvale; two sis-
ters, Mary and Dorothy, predeceased
her a number of years ago. The Re -
(Continued on Page Plea.)
RED CROSS NOTES
This branch is remembering each
man who enlists from Seaforth or
Egmondville with a personal gift.
So that no one may be missed, will
you please phone the name of new
recruits to Mrs. J. A, Munn, 172.
So many quilts have been donated
that the Society is anxious that those
women who give so much of their
time to this part of the work, would
know how much the quilts are ap-
preciated. The chairman of W.V.S.
for Civil Defence writes: "The quilts
which come to us through the Cana-
dian Red Cross are a byword through
out the country. Each pattern is so
distinctive and different that it gives
the inmate assigned to each particu-
lar bed a feeling of individuality and
self respect, and it avoids the atmo-
sphere of an institution, which we
are so anxious to escape. In fact a
situation has arisen which is almost
causing a rift between certain de-
partments here for each claims the
right to a large number of the quilts
in order to cheer up the various
kinds of reception hostels for which
they are responsible,"
Will knitters of seamen's socks
please note there is a tendency to
think they are too large. Don't make
any mistake about them, they look
large—but not too large for what
they are intended. Don't make them
smaller than directions. Those who
are knitting turtle neck sweaters
please note. It is so easy to have the
collar a little tight. When the neck
is stretched it should be wide eaough
to slip in a twelve inch rule. It Is
recommended in making the collar "
that for the first inch you use Nn. 9
needles if you have any difficulty in
slipping in a twelve inch rule.
There is something about an Int
emotional plowing Match that a per
son never forgets. Staged in the crisp
fall air with the glory of autumn at
its full peak, the International is
studded with highlights for the vis-
itor . • . highlights that remain
for many years clear and fresh in
the memory.
Thousands of cars and trucks
pour along the highways in the early
morning to converge on the site of
the match, What was a peaceful,
quiet place just before dawn soon
becomes a scene of hustling activity.
The "Big Match" is on for another
day • . . The staccato bark of trac-
tor motors warming up, the shuffling
noise of many thousands of feet, the
cheerful clanging of pans as the
lunch booth operators prepare for
another rushing day of business . . .
all seem to merge in a salute to the
new day.
The day is launched. All morning
and up until mid-afternoon the cars
and buses keep streaming in to the
parking lots. There is a never-ending
flow of humanity up and down the
well -trodden streets of the Tented
City where the machinery and dis-
plays are congregated. Farm motors
of all kinds roar, planes zoom over
head, people talk and laugh and move
on out to the headlands to watch the
plowing.
There is a carnival spirit bout the
International . . . and yet it is not
a carnival. The directors of the In-
ternational Plowing Match have de-
monstrated that serious displays of
farm machinery and educational ex-
hibits designed to help the farmer
improve his methods of farming can
be enjoyed by all classes of people.
It is not a three-ring circus and yet
you will find that the people who
attend the match are just as happy
and gay -hearted as any watching the
antics of a circus. Why? Because
there are no "gyp" games in the
Tented City . there are no "get -
rich -quick schemes to lure hard-
earned ' dollars. There is instead in-
formation presented in an entertain-
ing way„ information that the man
on the farm can convert easily to his
own purpoee.
This year the International Plow-
ing Match in Huron county will do
its share in supporting the cause of
the Empire. Red Cross booths mann-
ed by volunteer workers from the
district will eater to the require-
ments of the people in the way of
food. All prizes will be paid in War
gamine Certificates. Farmers will be
instructed in how to farm in a more
efficient way. These are but a feW of
the things which could be mentioned.
One thing is certain, however, The
International Plowing Match is be-
ing geared in this year of war to do
the very utmost for the war effort,
October 13, 14,15 and 16 of 1042.
Mark those dates on your calendar
as four red letter days for the
county of Huron and surrounding
counties,