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The Seaforth News, 1943-07-22, Page 1Sea ortli News HURO N C O U N T 8 L E A D1 N G N E 1✓1' S P A WHOLE SARINS, VOL. 65, No. 29 $B AFORTII, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,JULY 22, 1943 Phone 84 V. a year Lions Carnival Is Great Success Two Nights of Entertainment Thousands Attenll - Good Weather The Lions carnival on Wednesday and Friday nights last was a great success,, with a crowd of 3,000 on hand the first night and 2,500 the second night. The committee were well pleased with the experiment this year of holding the affair on two nights, The firstprogram was put on by the A. B. Tibbs Co. of Toronto and the Friday night program by the Jessie McGregor Co. Band music was by. the Seaforth Junior Band on both nights, assisted by the Centralia Air -Force Pipe Band on Wednesday night. The Simpson Radio and Amplifier Service of Embro was in charge of the loudspeaker for the programs and bingo. The winners of the Fri- day night draw were:_ Mr. Fine, 97 Roncesvalles, Toronto, $100. Ticket 10426. (2) Mrs. B. Hurn, Mitchell, $50, ticket No. 11759. (3) M. Sowa, 470 Barton St. E:, Hamilton, $50, ticket 8527. (4) Murray Gibson, Brucefield, $25, ticket 27680. (5) Mrs. Best, 188 Ottawa, N. Hamilton, $10, ticket 10400. (6) Mrs. Ohas. Mills, Embro, $10, ticket 8039. (7) S. Hallahan, Belgrave, $5, No. 6992. *'blue coal': THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Union Services Northside United and First Pres- byterian Churches. Services in North- side Church. Rev. Hugh Jack, Minis- ter in charge. S. S. at 10 a.m. Morning subject, "The Increase of Faith." Evening subject: "Does God Punish Sin," St. Thomas' Church Rector, Rev. Dr. -Eu ford, T1 0..,.. ++what Manner of Man is This?" No evening service for July 25 and Aug. 1st only. Sunday School attends church at 11 a.m. JAMES M. SCOTT IS POULTRY VICE-PRES. Mr. J. M. Scott of Scott's Poultry Farm was re-elected Vice -President of the Ontario Poultry Breeders' Association at Ontario's Wartime Poultry Production Conference held July 15-16 at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, The sessions were attend- ed by between 400 and 600 poultry- men. Resolutions passed included oppo- sition to any proposed rationing of poultry and. eggs, Also asking the department of agriculture to sanc- tion five-day trapping instead of the present seven -day -a -week to conserve labor. Other officers elected were: Pres- ident, Dr. Elwood Roe, Atwood; sec.- treas., ec:treas., Murray Fisher, Freeman, Ont. Directors, C. F, Luckham, St. Wil- liams; I. H. Fisher, Ayton; A. Bevin, Thornhill; K. Slacer, Clarkson; D. Lerch, London; F. Teasdale, Con- cord. Helpful addresses were given by outsanding poultrymen from Cana- dian and United States colleges. I RED CROSS NOTES There will be no work on surgical dressings on Monday evening next, but please watch this column for in- formation regarding place and date of future work. EXPRESS THANKS The members. of Duff's United Red Cross (No Surrender Club) wish to express their sincere appreciation to all those who helped' to make thein sale of home baking and tea such a success, the sum of $65 having been realized. SHIP MORE CLOTHING • TO RUSSIA Two more boxes, weighing 100 lbs., of clothing for Russia, have been shipped by Seaforth War Victims Committee. BOWLING Two rinks of local bowlers took part in the Irish Trebles tournament at Exeter on Monday night: Lorne Dale, Bev Christie, Jim McDonald and Fred Johnston, Ed. Bright, Geo: Lillie. , Seaforth bowlers will stage a doubles tournament Monday even- ing, July 26, at 7.30 with local and outside entries. Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor BARBOUR CLAN PICNIC To Contest Huron On Saturday afternoon some forty HELD ON SATURDAY members of the Barbour Clan met at Ask That J. C. Shearer Be'Retained Nominated By Progressive Con- the Lions Park here for their fifth Huron Agricultural Representa- servatives at Big Meeting in annual picnic, Horse-shoe pitching tive Withdraws Resignation Hens II $... I and a bail game were thoroughly en- at. Request of Committee joyed by the men and boys. All sat dowa to a sumptuous picnic supper. A deputation consisting of Warden Dr, R. Hobbs Taylor, of Dash- The election of officers took place: Benson W. Tuckey of the Huron wood, was chosen as Progessive Honorary president, Robert Sadler, County Council, Thomas Wilson, ' Conservative candidate in the coming Staffs; president, Alvin Barbour; chairman of the Huron County Agri - see. treas„ Mis. 0. W. Reed; sport cultural committee; Harry Sturdy,' provincial election for theidenridingt oin Harold Rice; Lunch committee; Mrs. federation of Agriculture, and W. L.' Hensall on Thursday evening last. Andrew Patrick, Mrs, Bill Drake. I Whyte of the Huron County War' The hall was crowded to capacity. The picnic in 1944 will be held in Committee conferred with Hon. P. M,1 Dr, Taylor is well known through- Seaforth the third Saturday in July. , Dewan, Ontario minister of agricult- out the riding having been candidate Races—Small girls, Annabel Char- ure in Toronto on Tuesday afternoon, inethe last provincial election when ters, Helen Barbour; small boys, Ray' They requested that he refuse to he strongly contested the riding. He is physician at Dashwood. Powell, Scott Powell; young men, accept the resignation of James C. Jack Rice, Roy • Hannon; married Shearer, as Agricultural Representa- There were six nominees but all withdrew except Dr. Taylor men, Alvin Barbour, Angus Earl;-tive in Huron County which Mr, and married ladies, Mrs. Pearson Chart- Shearer tendered ;Saturday to the' Reeve George Armstrong of Hay ers,. Mrs. R, Patrick; stout ladies, government, I atety it became known Sat - township who was Warden of the Mrs, R. Rice, Mrs. A. Barbour. I I Ladies, kick the slipper, Mrs. Roy urday that Mr. Shearer had taken Mated were county last F. R. The Darrow, Frank Patrick, Mrs, Hannon; men, kick the ofithe s tiHuron Oounon, W. L. hyte, chaltutalan l I Donnelly and H J A McEwen all slipper, Jack Rice, O. W. Reed. I WarCommitee called a special yes- ' Sion of the committee and placed the I of Goderich and H G Meir of Sea- Graceful walk, Mrs. E. Dinnin, Mrs. forth. Mr. Meir spoke highly of. Dr. A. Earl. The sports ended with a u Taylor for candidate and said he quiz contest, the ladies on one side,' q estion before them, It was uuani- had done much to keep the county gentlemen on the other, The ladies mousiy agreed that every effort must won out.be made to retain the services of Mr. organization together in recent The oldest person at the picnic was Shearer and the following resolution years and had been one of the dele- Robert Sadler Sr.;the youngest, to Mr, Dewan was passed: where fundamental policies of the M • d Mrs. John Powell As the day cultural War Committee has learned was drawing to a close, all joined to Doctor had also been a delegate to getlier in singing God Save the King. resignation of James C. Shearer, as the Winnipeg convention where Mr. agricultural representative of Huron Bracken was chosen as Dominion leader. 1 DUBLIN Dr. Taylor's selection by the con- vention was made unanimous on mo- tion of Mr. Armstrong. 'Dr, Taylor made a forceful add- ress on the issues in the election and, pledged full support to the program of the Ontario, Progressive Conserv- ative Leader, George A. Drew. He made particular reference to secur- ing a new deal in regard to hydro. The principal speaker of the ev- ening was Cecil G. Frost, K.C., of Lindsay, president of the provincial association, who paid high tribute to Dr. Taylor, and explained the vari- ous points in the Progressive Con- servative party platform. He won hearty applause from the audience on the promise that under Col. Drew the stock yards would be, taken over by the government and operated as a publicly owned enterprise, so that manipulation would be stopped and I fair prices realized by the farmers STANLEY i Mr. Frost explained why Col. Drew ,I proposes to assume at least 50 per Charlotte Brownett — cent. of the school taxes now charged There passed into the Great Be- against real estate. It would encour- youd on Saturday,. July 17th, one of age citizens to own their own homes Stanley Township's esteemed and and make improvements, thus aiding industry and employment in the post war years and it would help to keep out the "isms.' Mr. Frost Contend- ed that the cut in taxes could be fin- anced by effecting economies in gov- ernment which were long overdue. He strongly attacked the Nixon gov- ernment for what he termed mis- leading advertisements in regard to government finances and the marked gasoline, The speaker referred to the CCF. party, quoting the declaration of the Miss Eleanor McGrath, St. Joseph's resignation became known to Huron OOF. leader in favor of compulsory Hospital, London, with their parents, residents. interest-free loans to the govern- Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McGrath. 1 Members of the Huron County War ment. This would mean that under Mr, and Mrs. Harry Krauskopf, ' Committee are: W. L. Whyte, A. CCF. rule, all your life insurance and Detroit, with Mr. and'Mrs. John Alexander, A. McCann, A. W. Morgan, government bonds, fie result of your Krauskopf. I W. C. Oestricher, Wm, Turnbull, B. thrift and years of labor, would be. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Murphy at -INV. Klopp, T. C. Wilson, Ben'Rath- wiped out; regimentation would fol- tended the funeral of W. Hamiltonwell, Benson Tuckey, Fred Watson, low, he said. I in Toronto. I Harry Sturdy, Gilbert Frayne, Mr. J. W. Morley of Exeter was •Joseph Dorsey and Misses Minnie ; Mr, Shearer has since withdrawn chairman of the meeting and Mr. and Rose Dorsey of Seaforth with his resignation, e ar friends here re o es p gates to the Port Hope conference ljtinston Powell, WO year old. son of "Whereas the Huron County Agri - party had been drawn up; and the r. an t g' o - with feelings of deepest regret of the St. Mary's Church, Dublin much respected.citizens, • Charlotte 9.30 a.m• "The Character of Jesus." Brownett, in her 78th year. The de- ceased had enjoyed almost .perfect health until some two months ago, when a slight stroke somewhat af- fected her memory. Followed by others of like nature her strength was H I L LSG R E E K gradually worn away and on Satur- Miss Orion Stephan of Hensall is day evening her spirit departed and speeding . her vacation 'with her her body was at rest. Miss Brownett grandmother, Mrs. Mary Stephan. was the daughter of the late George Miss Consitt of Hensall, and Mr. I Brownett and Mary Ann Morris, who and Mrs. Coleman of Stratford called came out from England and took up on friends in this vicinity. 'property on. the land which has been Miss Georgena Seiler and Miss the home of the Brownett family Norma Roegele of Stratford visited up to the present time. She was -the for the week end with Mr. and Mrs.' sole surviving member of her family Wm. Davidson. lof eight, three brothers and four sis- Mrs, Biter and family of Toronto tern, many of whom have predeceased are visiting at the home of Mr. and her in recent years, As a youthful Mrs. Ross Dick and other relatives, I girl she left home to keep house for Mrs. Wm. Reichert and Miss Elda the late Dr. Wm. J. R. Holmes of Reichert enjoyed a pleasant week Goderich and was a faithful house - end at Owen Sound and other points.' for him until his death, after Mrs. Ellen Moser' and daughters' which in 1919 she returned to the Miss Mary Moser and Miss Shirley- home of her brother in Stanley Town- Moser of Stratford spent a day re- ship where she remained until her Gently with her sister Mrs, Wm• I death. She was a faithful, tireless worker for the comfort and welfare Egmondville United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Rev. James Elford. Davidson. of others about her, never complain-, Haying is In full ' swing and all King, and always ready to welcome report a bumper hay crop. with the greatest hospitality all who A little son has come to the home called.' She was a member of St, of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons. Andrew's United Church, Bayfield, and was a very faithful helper in its organization, allowing nothing to Mr, and Mrs. Cecil'Wiley have re keep her from regular attendance at turned to Detroit after spending se- the services, The funeral was held , veral days with the former's sister, on Monday, July 19th, from the Mrs. Reid. church with a large attendance of Rev. Reba Hern is having a vaca- friends and acquaintances. Rev. Mr, tin t her home Colwell spoke from the passage in VARNA county, they hereby desire to express their regret and also as a most rep- resentative groups of agriculturists Mr. Michael McPhail, formerly of to express their loyalty to Mr, Shear - Dublin, and now living in Wingham, er. Every movement connected with has had the honor of being made a agriculture or agricultural production member of the Century Club with. the and in 'fact every move connected Mutual Life Assurance Co. This with the war effort arising within hie award is given to agents who have reach, has received his unreserved made an outstanding production of support and help. He has shown him business. self to be a leader, and has great Miss Mildred Murray is visiting executive ability, His intimate ac - friends in Toronto, quaintance with this county and the Mrs. E. Nagle with Stratford Problems peculiar to it make his ser - friends. vices more valuable today than they Mrs. A. M. Looby visited friends in have ever been, and, in our opinion, Loi}don. more valuable than would be the Miss Muriel Darling returned home services of any other representative. after spending two weeks' vacation Be it therefore resolved that in the in ;Wingham. best interests of agricultural produc- We are pleased to report that John tion, that the Minister o1 Agriculture. Joiidan has returned home from St, for the Province of Ontario be re - Joseph's Hospital, London, after a .spectfully asked to refuse to accept very serious operation. We hope for Mr. Shearer's resignation, and that his speedy recovery, Mr. Shearer should be asked to. re- Miss Loreen Jeffery of Stratford is consider his decision and that he sttigg at the home of Mr. and Mrs. should be persuaded, if at all poss- Aleic Darling. ible, to continue with the good work Miss Birdie Murray of Toronto with which he has been doing in Huron 'her parents, Dr, and Mrs, S. Murray, county." Rev. Gordon T. Dill, London, with I The delegation had planned to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Dill. visit Mr. Dewan in his Toronto of- fices Monday afternoon but it was Elizabeth Purcell, Toronto, and Miss not convenient. The conference was Mary Lannan, Stratford, with M. I arranged for Tuesday afternoon, Teresa Redmond. Since coming .to Huron • County Joseph Carbert, Detroit, with Mr. James Shearer has been most err- and Mrs, George E. Holland. I thusiastic about his work and the Mrs. M. Smith and daughter, Rose agricultural future of Huron County. Marie, Stratford, with Mr. and Mrs. He has devoted considerable time Dennis Dillon. and effort to all patriotic endeavors Private Louis J. Looby, Simcoe, such as the Victory Loans, War Sav- with his mother, Mrs. A. M. Looby. Farm inComma s Stamp dos eand Bso on alood nd cit Miss Mary McGrath, R•N., and was with surprise that word of his Clark Fisher, Exeter, sect t Y rte . s Mise Katherine O'Rourke is re - Iseparate school. • Detroit are vacationing with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Walker and twins, Listowel, and Roy Brown, of . London, with Mx. and Mrs. Thomas SIMS -FREESTONE At the IIuited Church, Brockville Caroline Eleanor, daughter of Mr. W J. Sims and the late Mrs. Sime Blyth, was married to Mr. Charles Emerson Freestone, son of Mr. and Mrs.. W. E. Freestone, Meafor•d, Rev J. Lewis officiated. Mr, and Mrs Freestone will reside in Mount Royal, P:Q. engaged as teacher at Beechwood Mr, and Mrs. Fergus Reynolds of • Brown. Miss Gladys Mien, Hamilton, with Mi. and Mrs. Gar Smith. Mrs. Lloyd Etue and daughter, Jeanne Marie, Zurich, with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Molyneaux. Kenneth Dill, RCAF, St. Thomas, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Dill.. I Miss Genevieve Feeney has re- turned to Toronto. Joseph Lerner, Toronto, with Mr. I and Mrs. Michael Coyne. Misses Mary and Margaret Fitz - 1 patrick, Detroit, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Fitzpatrick. 1 Aircraftman John Dillon has re - .turned to St. Thomas after two , weeks furlough with his uncles, John and Louis Dillon. Mrs, Maloney and family, accomp- POISON PILLS FOR SUBMARINES Mrs, E. McAsh left Monday for St. John's gospel, ch. 14, verse 1.3, The "Stamp Out the U -Boat" Detroit to visit her daughter, Mrs. bearing tribute to the faithfulness of cam ai is goingvery sluggishly the one departed. The pallbearers p en gg y Hamilton. ` I were 1' Campbell, Mr. Robt and needs to be bolstered up with a Mr. and Mrs. Laybham and family G Re Mr. Com amp great increase in sales of War Sav- in Root. S. Reid, ]Vlr.° in company, with Miss Beatty of , Joseph Richardson, Mr, William Tay London are guests at the home of lor, Mr. D. H. McNaughton. Besides, the latter's mother, Mrs. L. Beatty I, her many friends there:are left to owing to special service in St. L mo and Edith. urn her loss each member of the James' Anglican Church; Middleton, Grainger family to whom she had been so faithful, also John Barclay, next Sunday, there will be no ser 'l of Bayfleld. Interment in Bayfield vice in St. .John's Anglican Church. Cemetery. Mr. Win. Dinnin of Cromarty- and I Mrs. Darman of Lethbridge, Alta., WINTHROP called Tuesday on Mrs. M. G. Beatty Mrs. R. Hart spent a day in Bay -1 The Red Cross met on Tuesday. field, 1 There were thirteen ladies present. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Austin and Two quilts were quilted. A letter children spent Sunday with Mrs. 'from Wm, Little of Saskatoon was Austin and family. read, thanking for socks and sweat- ers• CONSTANCE Mrs, Reg. Little and son Douglas of St. Catharines are visiting here. , Mr. and Mrs. George Fox and Lois Douglas had his tonsils removed in of Blyth spent Sunday with Mr, and Seaforth on Tuesday. I Mrs, Robt, Grimoldbv. Mr, Robert Sheridan of Toronto Mrs. George Cook of Goderich is visiting his niece, Mrs. Eaton. 1 township is visiting her daughter, Mr, and Mrs. Wm, MontgomerY Mrs. Frank Riley, of Brantford are visiting this week Gnr.. Alvin Riley of Wainright, in the village. Alberta, is expeC e t d home this week Mr. and Mrs.' Melville Blanchard to spend two weeks furlough with of the West visited here recently. • his parents, Mrs, Coombs of Seaforth and Mrs, Mr. George Lawes of the Huron Dudley and Mr. Chas. Chaplin of Road spent Sunday with Mr, and London visited Mr. and Mrs. Eaton Mrs, Fred Wakefield. on Wednesday, Ings Stamps during the next final two weeks, if we are to meet our quota of 67 depth charges in Huron county. The cooler weather should physically stimulate us to action. Even though we may be on vacation, the U-boats are not. With the pres- ent increased intensity of attack, the need for greater protection against the deadly submarine increases also. The returns of sales of depth charges in Huron County to the end of the third week of the campaign show that ,only one-tenth of the quota has been sold. If we all make an effort to buy an extra War Savings Stamp during the next. two weeks, our quota will be reached, we will all feel proud of 6ur part in the fight to , finish the U-boat, and our boys in the Navy will. feel heartened by the continued support of the folks back home. anted by Miss Agnes Kr•auskop London, spent Sunday with Messrs, , Peter and Edward Kreuskopf of Dublin. h I Miss Agnes Feeney of London spent Sunday with her parents, Mr, I and Mrs. ' Mack Feeney, CONSERVATIVES TO MEET There' will be a meeting o f the Seaforth executive and supporters of the Progressive Conservative can, dilate at the Town Hall at 5.30 Fri- day evening., Dr, Hobbs Taylor will be present. CROMARTY Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hill and family of 'Listowel, with Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Hill. Private William McKaig, Chat- ham, at his home. Miss Hazel Laing, Waterloo, at her home. Miss Jeanette Macl(ellar has re- turned home from Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Lammond, Mr. and Mrs. Harold McLeod with Sandy McKellar and family ands, Mr, and Mrs. L. Sorsdahl. CONSTANCE The meeting of the W.M.S. was held in the school room of the church Thursday afternoon, July 15, Mrs. Britton taking charge. Hymn "Faith of Our Fathers" was sung. Responsive reading was Psalm 46 and theme, "Fellowship In the Whole World." Prayer was offered by Mrs. Robt. Rogerson and Mrs. Britton. Hymn "Far Away in Heathen Dark- ness Dwelling," Reading by Mrs. C. Dexter, "Could This Be True," ins- trumental by Mrs. Geo. Addison. Mrs. Britton gave a reading on Christian stewardship, 1 Cor. 16:4; hymn, "Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove." Meeting closed with benediction. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dexter, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dexter and Mrs, John Sanderson attended the funeral of the late Mr. James Cummings of Blyth on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Troop of Chi- cago and Miss Elizabeth Mains of Londesboro visited with Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Dexter on Tuesday. Miss Joyce Jewitt spent a few days with her aunt, Miss Lillian Adams of Londesboro. FREE INSURANCE Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Post Office, Seaforth ST. COLUMBAN Mr. and Mrs. Ed O'Hearn and children of London with Mr. and Mrs. James O'Sullivan. Miss Dolores O'Sullivan has re- turned home after spending two weeks in London. Miss Lenore Holland is spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Toni Mor- ris. Miss Evelyn Givlin of Windsor and Irene with their parents. Mr. Gerald Eckert is holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Alphonsus Cronin. Miss Joan Holland is holidaying in Windsor. Mr. Michael Downey isn't as well as his many friends wish him to be. iiIrs. James Carroll and son Mich- ael Leo have returned home from Scott Memorial Hospital and is at the hone of her parents, Mr. and Nlrs. James Carlin. rl'Iiss Catherine Williams with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Williams. Miss Rose O'Connor, teacher at Parry Sound, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Dan J. O'Connor. Mr. Jim Lane, teacher at Stratton is spending the holidays at his home here. 1VIrs. John F. Murphy is spending a week in Toronto. Miss Mary Doyle has returned to Detroit after spending her holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Doyle. Miss Catherine Ducharme has ac- cepted a position at the Seaforth Salt Works. Miss Rose McQuaid with her par- ents, NIr. and Mrs. Joe McQuaid. Miss Mary Murphy, teacher at Welland, is holidaying with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, John F. Murphy. Saints Win One; Tie the Other— St. Columban played an eleven inning 8-8 tie with Dublin in the Lo- gan Softball League during the week end, which will be replayed in Dub- lin. on Wed. evening, July 21; while in a second game the Saints manag- ed to nose out Brodhagen 11-10 by scoring two runs in the ninth frame. While hits were scarce in both games St. Columban connected for nine in the two games. Brodhagen three and Dublin three in their single games. There was plenty of slugging with no less than two homers, three triples, and eight doubles being belt- ed. Dublin—F. Turner ss, E. Wil- son p, S. Looby c.f., Joe Delaney 3b, H. Ryan 1.f., J. Darling lb, Jas. De- laney 2b, B. McCarthy r.f., P. Mc- Grath c. Brodhagen—Glen Diegel c.f., M. Delta p, F. Murray c, H. Mogk r.f., R. Rock 3b, A. Queren- a'esser 2b. J, Eckert as, J. Manley lb, H, Diegel 1.1. St. Columban—Jack Roach c, J. O'Connor p, P. Jordan 2b, L. O'Reilly r.f., Jim Roach 3b, F. O'Connor 1b, J. Stapleton 1.1., F. Moylan s.s:, H. O'Connor cf., T. Morris c.c. All St. Columban games will be played in Dublin. HARLOCK Mr. Knechtel of London is spending this*week at the home of Mr. Reece Ferris. Mrs. Knechtel and Maxine have been there since the beginning of the holidays. Mr. Cliff Ball of Windsor came, over to attend the 12th of July cele-, br•ation in Wingham and also called on some of his friends in this neigh- borhood, returning to Windsor on Wednesday. Mr. ars Mrs: Join Moon of Toi'on' to called on friends in Londesboro vicinity last week, Mr. John Reid, son of the late Mr. and Mis. John Reid of this neighborhood motored up from Toronto with the former but stayed a few days calling on friends near Lonctesboro, also among rho Me- Vittie's and other friends in this neighborhood, BRUCEFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Webster, Mr, and Mrs, Cecil Webster and Mr, and Mrs, Clifford Webster of London visited with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Webster during the week end. Mrs. Mex. York and daughter Meryle of Flinton are visiting with Mrs. York's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Sauter., Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Webster attend- ed the funeral of the late Miss Char- lotte Brownett of Bayfield Monday. The annual picnic of the Sunday School and congregation will be held at Bayfield grove on Wednesday, July 28th in the afternoon. of Mrs, John McIntosh and family Toronto are visiting with their people here,