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The Seaforth News, 1943-06-03, Page 1e aforth HURON O O U N T Y'S I. F A D I N G NEWSPAPER ews WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 05, N. 22 SEAFORTII, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1943 Phone 84 $1 a year Heshy Flax Co. Buy Linen Factory in U.S. Acquisition of the Meredith Linen Mills in New 'Hamp- shire Announced Recently in an article "published in the Linen Trade Circular, of London, Ping„ and New York, which is an in- ternational weekly newspaper of the lined industry, and the world's old- est trade paper, the following appear- ed under the heading: `"New Canad- ian Linen Venture." ''New linen. competitors are aris- ing overseas since the process of industrialisation in. many countries is not halted by wartime conditions, hut on the contrary is 'accentuated by them, Recently the owners of Reeky Flax Products, the largest in- dependent flax growers in Canada, announced, the acquisition of the Meredith ' Linen Mills of Meredith, New -Hampshire, Since Canada is all out for war, Tesky Flax Products, Ltd., have agreed to sell 100 per cent of their flax to the Canadian Govern. went (50 per cent of this fibre goes to the U.K. and 50 per cent to the U.S.A.. for war needs). The British Flax .Control also. acquire the flax tow, but by a special arrangement with .the Ottawa Government, Mr. l-Iesky has been permitted to use a Portion of his tow fqr the manufact- ure of towels. It was for this reason that the Meredith Mill was acquired, New preparation, spinning and weav- ing machinery is to be installed and eventually not only towels, but lun- cheon cloths and damask table cloths will be produced at the mills, The Meredith ' concern is the first American rpill which can boast com- plete ownership from flax seed to the finished product." The Reeky Flax Fibre Products, Ltd., have established in Seaforth the processing centre referred to above, and this has done much to help the business of Seaforth, as well as the farming community in the surround- ing districts. . Flax at present is being used for the manufacture of harness for para- chute troops, *'blue coal'T 111E SOLID FUEL FOO SOLID COMFORT 1 E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev, II. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m. and '7 p.m„ Services con- ducted by. the minister. Welcome to these services. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B,A„B.D, 101 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Triumph Over Sin and Death.” '7 p,m,, . "The Influence of the Holy Spirit." St. Thomas. Church Rector, Rev. Dr. Hurford., 11 a.m., "The Ascension." '7 - p.m., "The Ten Command- ments." Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 9.30 a.m., "The Ascension." First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. Sunday School at 10 a,m. Morning' service 11 a,m. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observ- ed at this service. Evening service 7 pen. Preparatory service Friday at 8 p.m, Rev. 8, Kerr of Brussels will speak at this; service, The Salvation Arnty Major Ada J. Irwin, a missionary from Korea, will conduct a Women's. Meeting for the ladies of Seaforth and district on Thursday, June 8rd at 2.30 p.n. at the Salvation Army, Citadel, The Major spent over twen- ty years in Korea and hopes to re- turn to these people as soon as condi tions permit. BLOOD DONORS CLINIC TO BE HELD JUNE 10TH The next Red Cross Blood Donors Clinic will be held in Seaforth en Thursday, June 10. Volunteers are asked to call Mrs. Reg. Kerslake at 341. Any lady donors who have vole unteered and are not called in June, will be called for the July Clinic. KEITH WEBSTER BUYS 5 BRUCE AYRSHiRES Mr. Keith Webster attended Hon, H. A. Bruce & Son's sale on Monday at Annandale Farms at Todmorden, and bought five head of Ayrshire breeding stock. The sale totalled, $16,575, or an average of $200 each. It was one of the largest private dispersal sales in Ontario for several years. The sell- ing of the cattle was forced on Dr. H. A, Bruce, who with his son, Max- well, own the farm, by the enlist- ment of Maxwell in the R,C.A. in 1940. Dr. Bruce made a short address which was received with applause by the crowd, causing the doctor to re- mark humoi;ously that his speeches are not always received with cheers.. SILLS-HABKIRK .A. pretty wedding was solemnized in St. James' Catholic church vestry en Monday morning at 10 o'clock when Norma Jean Habkirk, claugh- ter of Mrs. Thomas Habkirk, Sea- m th, and the late Mr, Hablark, was united in marriage to Corporal Geo. D'Orleon Sills, R.C.A.F., Toronto, son of Mr. and Mrs. F, S. Sills, Sea - forth. The bride was attired in a street -length dress of air force blue with white accessories. and corsage of reel` roses and wore a gold wrist watch, a gift of the bridegroom. She was attended by her sister, Miss Lenore Habkirk, Seaforth, who wore a figured street -length dress with white accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The bridegroom was attended by his brother-in-law, Henry Enzensberger, Detroit. Mrs, F. Devereaux presided at the organ. Mrs. H. Enzensberger sang "Be- cause," during the signing of the register. Following the ceremony the wedding dinner was held at the home of the bride's brother, Scott Habkirk. Mrs. Silas wearing a dress of dust rose with blue accessories and, Mrs. Habkirk wearing a navy dress, re- ceived with the bride and groom. The groom's gift to the bridesmaid was a gold locket and chain, Later the bridal couple left for a trip to the United States, the bride wearing a brown suit with gold accessories. RINTOUL - CHURCHILL The marriage is announced of Norene Ruth, daughter of Mrs. Churchill, Mitchell, and the late Mr, H. B. Churchill, to Cameron Rantoul, son of Mrs. Rintoul, Seaforth, and the late Mr. John Rintoul, The cere- mony was solemnized el the parson- age of the United Church, Kitchen- er, on Saturday, May 15. Rev. E. 0. Seymour officiated. The bride wore a floor length gown of rose net over moire silk with tiara of rosebuds and lily of the valley and carried a col- onial bouquet. Airwoman Ann Tur- ner, utner, Dunnville, as bridesmaid, wore a gown of orchid silk made on simil- ar lines to that worn by the bride. She also carried a colonial bouquet. Mr. R. McGonigle, of Seaforth, was best man, NIr. and Mrs. Rintoul will reside in Mitchell. ° SCOTT-FORREST At seven o'clock on Tuesday, June the first at Egmondville United Church manse, Isabel, daughter of Mr. John Forrest and the late Mrs. Forrest, was united in marriage to William D., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Scott of Brucefield. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. W. Gardiner, The couple were at- tended by Miss Margaret Forrest, sister of the bride and Mr. Ross Scott, brother of the groom, After an elttended honeymoon, the young couple will reside in Brucefield. WILLIAMSON-WATSON The United Church manse,; Wal- ton, was the scene of a pretty spring wedding on Wednesday, May' 26 when Rev. R. 0. Hazlewood united in marriage, Evelyn Grace, third daughter of Mr. 'and Mrs. W. R. Watson. of Drinkwater, Sask., to Norman Millard Williamson, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. Thos. William- son, Walton. The bride looked lovely in a street length dress of brown crepe with brown accessories. Her 1 ornament was a necklace, the gift of the groom, After the cere- mony the happy couple left amid showers of confetti to points east. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm on the 1.7th con. of Grey township. on y• ST. THOMAS' CHURCH GUILD The Ladies' Guild of St, Thomas' Church held its June -meeting in the parish hall on Tuesday. Mrs. McGav- in, the president, was in the chair and eight members answered the roll call. The meeting opened with prayers for the parish and the armed forces, followed by reports of all committees. Two birthdays'"were ac- counted fol: this month. It was de- cided to not hold meeting during' Ally 01 Atigust, but to raise talent money as 111 previous years. A meeting is to be called in July to make plans for opening in Septem- ber, After the dedication of the of- fertory the meeting was closed with, the benediction. W,I. TO MEET The Seaforth Women's Institute will hold their June meeting at the home of Mrs. Leslie McClure on Tuesday, June 8th, at 2.30 p,m. The, guest speaker will he Rev, Di', Huy - ford, who will speak on. World Cit- izenship. The roll' call will be an- swered by whose who in Ontario and why. The paper plates given out last year are to be brought to this' meeting. H. G. Meir Chosen District Governor Appointed Deputy for Zone 3 Lions Clubs at Stratford on Thursclay Mr. Harold G. Meir, barrister and solicitor; Seaforth, was elected dep. uty district governor of International Lions Club, zone 3, at a meeting of representatives of Clinton, Goderich, Milverton, Mitchell, Seaforth, St, Marys and •Stratford, held - at Strat- ford last Thureday night, Mr. Meir succeeds A, W. Blowes, Mitchell, who served as deputy dis- trict governor for the 1942-43 term. A Lion for nearly 10 years, Mr. Meir is wearing a pin showing nine years of consecutive meetings and' will shortly obtain his 1000 per cent at- tendance pin. In his inaugural address Mr, Meir emphasized his belief in the splendid woke of the clubs, He stated the in- spiration of the work Domes from service. In conelilsion, Mr. 11leir stat- ed that it is his firm opinion that zone 3 represents one of the finest club zones to be found, MRS. THOMAS ROBINSON On Friday morning, May 28th, the call to her Eternal Home came to Annie Reid, beloved wife of Thomas Robinson, Egmondville. For a num- ber of years she 'has been in failing' health, but her Last sickness was of two weeks' duration, On May 13th she suffered a stroke which was fol-, lowed by other strokes which proved fatal. During the years of her failing health she bore her physical weak- nese uncomplaining and with Chris- tian• fortitude, When her health al- lowed, site loved to attend the House of God and found real spiritual strength through the services. Her last attendance at church was on Mothers' day, May 9th when she en- joyed very much.thespecial service. Mrs. Robinson was highly respected and deeply loved by those who knew her, as was shown by the large num- ber of friends who called to express their sympathy and show their res- pect, also by the beautiful floral offerings. • I She was born in Stanley township, Aug. 10th, 1884, the eldest daughter of the late Andrew Reid. and Annie Murray. In December, 1911, she was united in marriage to Thos. Robin- son and resided on the Goshen line, Stanley, till they moved to Egmond- ville in 1939. Besides her sorrowing husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Elmore Stephenson (Margaret), Mrs. Bruce McClinehey ,(Grace), Mrs. Andrew H. McKenzie '(Isabel) and a grandson, Ronald Me- Clinehey. An infant son, Willie' Murray, died in 1913. She is also 'survived by three brothers and three sisters, Jas. M. Reid, Goderieh; John , Reid, Detroit, Geo: L. Reid, Varna; MrsWin, Cable, Windsor; Mrs. Paul Jahn and Mrs. Fred Greenbury of Flint; also a number of nephews and nieces. A brother, Will Reid, passed away in March, 1942. Following a short service at the house, the funeral service was held. at Eginondville United Church on Monday, May 31st, conducted by her Pastor; Rev. A. W. Gardiner, assisted by Rev. Jas. Elford and Rev. .(Miss) Reba Hern. During the service, Mr. Ivan Forsyth sang "In the Sweet ' By and By," and Miss Lezetta Shep- herd of Toronto sang "God's To- morrow." Interment was made in the family plot, Bayfield cemetery. The pallbearers were Arthur Routledge, Hugh McLachlan, John Watson, John, Armstrong, Ben Keys and Art Keys. The flowerbearers were neph- ews Ken Reid, Lloyd Reid, Bob Reid;, Chas. Reid, Donald Jahn, Douglas Robinson, Willie Robinson, John Robinson. Among the relatives from a dis- tance attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jahn and Donald, and Mrs. Fred Greenbury, of Flint, Mich.; Mr, John. Reid and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Reid and Mrs. Ken Aus- tin, of Detroit; Mrs. Win Cable of Windsor; Mr. Jas. M. Reid and Miss Gertrude Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Reid, Mr, Geo. E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Johnson of Goderich; Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Lowden, Hamilton; Mrs. Margaret Erratt and Miss Le- zetta Shepherd of Toronto; Mrs. Angus' Murray, Exeter; Mr. Garnet Murray, Woodham; Mrs. Robt, Bur- I ehell and Mrs. Jack Burchell, Mit- , cbell; Mrs, Mayme Smith, Stratford. ESCAPES INJURY WHEN STRUCK BY CAR Mary Margaret Fraser, three- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Grant Fraser, North Main street, had a narrow escape from serious injury on Monday when she ran in front of a car driven by Mr, Hugh Gordon of McKillop coning from the north, opposite the Salvation Army hall. The child was taken into her home and medical aid summoned, but it was found she was unhurt except for bruises. Red Cross Notes The following is a list of work completed in May— Hospital Supplies: 57 triangular 10 bed jackets, 2 ,dressing gowns, 4 nurses gowns, 9 nurses caps, 21 girls' pyjamas,.24 face cloths, Br, Civilian -53 girls nightgowns, 12 ladies' slips, 10 turkish towels, 5 ladies dresses, 2 ladies coats, 2 boys coats, 3 boys shirts, 2 girls pinafore dresses. Knitting -21 pr. socks, 2 short seamen's stockings, 7 long seamen's stockings, 4 pr, gloves, 9 pr. mitts, 19 alt. caps, 2 sero caps. 9 toques, 13 v -neck sweaters, 2 turtle neck sweaters, 4 turtle neck tuck in, 1 ribbed helmet, 16 pr. chil- dren mitts, 5 children sweaters. Quilts -26 quilts, 7 donated, 11 tops donated, 3 bi-product tops made, Surgical dressings—large 237, inediuni 89, wipes 992, com- presses 1091. There is wool in the work rooms for.120 pr. gloves, 30 round neck Ubelacker, Stratford; G. Ubelacker, sweaters, 10 .A. cardigans, 95 alt. Stratford; A. Paul, St. Marys; B. P. caps and seamen's stockings. Christie, Seaforth; H. Steffen, Sea - forth; R. Fitzsimmons, Clinton; C. An executive meeting will be held, Connell, Clinton; H. Shenk, Credit - Tuesday, June 8th in the library! on; H. Rivers, Exeter; A, Tiernan, hall at 8.15 o'clock. This is a meet- Dashwood; J. C. Seeker, Brussels; ing when important business will he A. Moody, Listowel; L. Smith, List - discussed so every member is asked owes; Birk and ;Mr h Rappel, YounListgblut, owel;ZurG.- Reichert, Zurich Retail Butchers Gather At Seaforth Believe Meat Ration Regula- tions Create a Hardship in Rural Districts An Independent Retail Butchers' Association was formed here Mon- day night when rural butchers from within a radius of 90 miles of Sea - forth gathered in the town hall, The butchers were present from the counties og Huron, Perth, Bruce, Ox- ford and Waterloo, Altogether there were 57 present at the meeting, An executive committee was form- ed and the officers are: President, D. C. White, St, Malys; vice presid- ent, }3, 0. Rivers, Exeter; secretary, G. F. Ubelacker, Stratford; treasurer, M, Rohfritseh, Stratford; advisory committee, Alfred Paul, St, Marys; Harvey Moody, Listowel; D. M. O'Brien, Goderich; B. F. Christie, Seaforth; A. V, Tiernan, Dashwood,' J, C, Backer, Brussels. The executive committee was em- powered to take certain recomneud- anions to the ration department of the Retail Wartime Prices and Trade Board, It was also the general opin- ion of those present that the ar- rangements for city retail meat deal- ers were not workable for rural but- chers and would create a hardship to their business and livelihood. The following butchers Were pres- ent at the meeting: Kalbfleisch and Rohfritsch, Stratford; W. Cameron, Brussels; W. Baeker, Brussels; E. to attend. lob; H. McMillan, Hensall; H. Moo - The film "Forever and a Day,"e•dY, Listowel; W. Heitman, Goderich; will be showing in the theatre here E. Allison, Goderich; M. Ainslee, June 14 -15th. This film was made by Goderich; D, O'Brien Goderich; T, all the leading film artists of the Legg, Goderich; J. M, Wettlaufer, British Colony in Hollywood and Mitchell; C. Pauli, Stratford; H. Mc - donated by them to the Governor Callum, Blyth; J. Kelterburn and General of Canada who has deoided Son, Milverton; ' G. R. Davidson, that all funds received from the Monkton; J. Hurl, Stratford; A. Wer - showing shall be divided equaly bet- ner, Sebringville; H, Smith, Strat- ween the Canadian Red Cross .and ford; C. Anderson, Stratford; David - St. Johns' Ambulance Association. son, Stratford; Simms, Stratford; Harrow, Atwood; Baird, Milverton; YOUR CHANCE TO HELP J, Holland, Dublin; H. Weikel', Taxi- , CHINESE RELIEF FUND stock; S,IShack, Tavistock; L. Ruth, • Nety Hamburg• V Hess Nety Hant- burg; Flynn, Dublin, A. Lockridge, Eighteen hundred dollars; nine hundred and fifty pounds of cloth- Wingham; T. Fells, Wingham; A. es Mitchell, Wingham; W. N. Free, Sea- ing. The above is Seaforth and d rict total contribution to Russia. It forth; Castle, Clinton, D. C. White, St. Marys. t is now. well on its way. debt to China is very great. You heart over thee, iii you read -it in he press, day. So far, only $241.00 has three been received. The drive will contin- ue for weeks. Boxes for your contribution have been placed in the following stores: Keating's Drug Store, Seaforth Creamery, Stewart • Bros., Tasty Grill, Spence's' Produce, Provincial Bank, Bennett's store, Walton,' and Stephenson's store, Constance. We are also sending you a personal let- ter. If we miss you, don't you miss China.—War Victims' Committee. TROYER REUNION POSTPONED I The dommittee in charge of the . Troyer Reunion for 1943, who met on Tuesday evening at the hone of Mr, Russell Coleman, decided that the Troyer Reunion should be postponed until next year owing to war condi- tions, 1 I June 6, the first Sunday in June, is Shut-in's Day, which will be observ- ed more widely than ever this year. Both in Canada and in the United States it is now recognized as an established institution. Across the State of Ohio was the first to give it official status, and it has been follow- ed by Kentucky, Texas, Georgia, Ne- braska and Arkansas. In these States the Governor has issued a praclanta- tion calling upon the people of the State to observe the day in fitting manner, Here in Canada the G.B.C. has promised a broadcast, and press and people are from year to year lay- ing greater stress upon the day and its observance, The purpose behind the institution of Shut-in's Day is to, draw attention to that large but liable -to -be -forgotten I portion of 0u1' population who by rea- son of illness or other circumstance have little opportunity to enjoy con-' tads with the world outside their, ,tome or hospital ward. These shat -I ins would appreciate a visit or other friendly attention on any day of the' i Day Sunday, year, but Shut-in's D Y June 6 — is a clay set apart especial -i ly for the exercise of our privilege of bringing cheer to these lonely ones.. "I was sick, and ye visited me," weather this week, A violent windstorm swept over the ilfstriot late Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by heavy rain. Damage here was not as heavy as reported in London' and Stratford areas, but the streets were littered 'with broken branchse, and limbs from trees, SHUT-INS DAY SUNDAY, JUNE 6 MUCH SEEDING YET TO BE FINISHED Someone recently described tate weather in part of the country with one word: Moist!" And it is still moist. 1943 has created something of a record for late seeding, Few farm -I ens have finished seeding, solne have scarcely started, and this is the first week In June, The country mostly Presents a forlorn appearance, rag' g ed fields partly ploughed,o1partly seeded, or spring grain washed out, and winter,killed fall wheat, taking the place of the usual verdant fields of early June, Some parts, however,' are much better than others, ancli farms in the 1.,ondon road area make a flee showing. Fine weather over the week end gat natty farmers a chance to make tip for lost time; I Hay crops are developing well, and I all growth is rapid wits), the warm HAMILTON-McQUAID The altar in St. Joseph's church, Stratford, was decorated with an ar- tistic arrangement of red tulips and white lilacs for the marriage of Ami McQuaid, 119 Huron street, daugh- ter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Frank J. McQuaid, to Mr. Benson Stewart Hamilton, Seaforth, elder son of Mr: and Mrs. Robert S. Hamilton, Wing - ham, which was solemnized at nine o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev. J. B. Clark officiated at the ceremony and sang the nuptial mass. Mr. A. J. Stone presided at the organ and the soloist, Miss Merlyn Melvin, sang Gounod's "Ave Maria" and "On This Day 0 Beautiful Mother." The bride wore an afternoon dress of romance blue crepe and lace with I accessories in matching blue and carried a colonial bouquet of Talis- man roses and sweet peas. The bride's sister, Miss Florence Mc- i Quaid, had chosen a two-piece crepe dress in flare rose shade with ac-, cessories to match and carried a ' • nosegay of Joanna Hill roses and sweet peas. Mr. Thomas McQuaid, Windsor, brother of the bride, was best man. Following the ceremony the wed- ding breakfast was held at Mrs. M. Hamilton's tea-room, 116 Dufferin street. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton left on a honeymoon trip, the bride go- ing away in a two-piece suit in gaiety blue with navy accessories. On their return they will reside in Seaforth where the bridegroom is on the staff of the Dominion Bank, The bride was honored• at several pre -nuptial parties. On Monday night Miss Nora O'Flaherty, Miss Mary I Walsh and Miss Gertrude Hamilton entertained at Mrs. Hamilton's tea- , room, Court Whist was'played. The guest of honor was made the recip- ient of a lovely table lamp during the evening. Prior to severing her connection with the Royal Bank Miss McQuaid was presented with a coffee table in behalf of the manager and members of the staff. 1111111111iIlU,lllll1111111A111/111111111111,11111,1111,,,11111,1111111191 • (fQ "Florentine" A very beautiful and classic design In dinnerware by Woods '& Co., one of England's largest and best makers, This is a set that is suit- able'for the best occasions and yet has the sturdiness and durability for more regular use. Priced at a special price of $35.00 per set of 96 pieces A complete service for twelve SHOP AT 9 SAVAUGE S IT PAYS L1it11t11!111111/11ltll11111I11111111111111 I,IUlollll,ullllsu 11,lill1,11,111l 1111111,111111111011,11,1„IIll ii Junior :: and Will Wear Kilts This Year Summer Concerts Will Start Sunday Evening, June 6th,. in Victoria Park Summer band concerts commence next Sunday evening, June 6th. The boys and girls band will be known this year as the Junior Highland Band and will wear the always popu- lar uniform of the Seaforth High- landers, On Sunday evening the band will parade from the Band Room at the Town Hall to Victoria Park. A special feature will be a baritone solo by Leslie Pryce. E. H. Close is band leader. KIPPEN Jolljn McNaughton Passes.— Mr. John McNaughton, a former Reeve of Tuckersmith and highly respected resident of the township since pioneer days, passed away at his hone on the 2nd concession on Tuesday, June 1, after a long illness. His condition became more serious two weeks ago. Born near Hamilton of Scottish parents, the late John, iileNaughton and Mary Airth, he was brought to Tuokersmith S1 years ago when six months old. He was the youngest of a family of seven child- ren and was the last• survivor, his brother and five sisters having all predeceased him. On April 12th, 1899, he was married to Miss Susan Turner of Stanley township, who predeceased him two years ago, in May. He is survived by three daugh- ters, Tena, at home; Mrs. W. A. Haugh, Brucefield, and Mrs. Clar- ence Smillie, Hensall, and three sons, James, at home; Webster, of Whitby, and Robert, London. Also four grandchildren, Allan and Neil Haugh and Margaret and Sharon Smilke. Mr. McNaughton was a man of many fine qualities and serv- ed as Councillor and Reeve of the township for a number of years. The. funeral will be held on Thursday af- ternoon at 2.30 p.m. at Brucefield United Church, and interment at Baird's cemetery. Rev. G. F. N. At- kinson will officiate and the pall- bearers will be James Dallas, Thos. Chapman, Thos. Dayman, Thos. Kay, Edgar Butt, Calvin Ironsides (of Seaforth.) Rev. A. M. Grant is attending Con- fereuee at London this week, , Next Sunday the church services will be in charge of the minister, Mr, Grant, wlio announced he would ad- minister the Sacrament of Baptism, and discuss the question of Infant Baptism. , Mr. Arthur Long of St, Catharines 5110118 Sunday with bis father, Mi'. Norman hong and sister Jean, Mrs. Phillips of Detroitis visiting her sister, Mrs. Doig and Janet. Mrs. Levine Tomlinson hoe been in Toronto for the past few weeks visit- ing with relatives, Mr. and Mrs, Harvey Hubbard and Mr. Melvin McClymont of Detroit spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Melilymant. Mr. Edgar Butt had a valuable cat- tle attle beast killed during the electrical 1 storm of Tuesday ay mornini g. Mr, and Mrs. Lorne McBride of Windsor spent a fPAY days recently with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McBride and other relatives. Me, Geo, Valiand of Detroit spent the week end with bis cousin, Miss It, Bengough, Mrs, John Jarrett is visiting in Guelph with her daughter, Mrs. Ed- gait d- gar Snnilli, Pte. Elmer a week end visitor with. Mr, and Mrs. Somers of London was Tilos, Butt. PROMINENT SPEAKERS HERE ON MONDAY, Han, John Bracice»., Dominion lead-/ ei' of the Progressive Conservative party, and Hon Far gtiha.r Oliver, Minister of Public We,if Welfare, c, ToronntO , will both give addressee at the Huron Comity Federation of Agriculture Field `nay and Picnic here on Mon- day next. Included in the program will be a 11erne canning demon sin tion of fruits and vegetables without the use of sugar by Miss Edith Elliott of the Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, With sugar at a premium for the ,Coattnncd on Pogo Four