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SnoWdan Oros., Publishers
WALTON
The lilitntbly mooting of the WO -
ton
i1ton Red Cross will he held in the hall
o1Tuesday 'Dec: 281h, At ibis meet-
ing:We Wlll Have a lunch counter.
Ladiesplease bring sandwiches, cake,
pies or tarts.
On Sunday, Dee. 19tb, in St,
George's Church Walton, at the aft-
ernoon service, a beautiful honor roll,
donato4 by the Dept, of National De-
fence of Canada, was unveiled and
dedicated by the Rector, Rev, M. F.
Oldham. 171e following are the names
on the roll: Stewart M. Humphries,
William H. Walsh, Robinson Ramal-
ton, On the honor roll is the Caalad-
Ian coat of arcus, the hose of Bug -
laud, the Thistle of Scotland, the
Shamrook of Ireland, the Maple Leaf
of,ani da
C t and d the Fleur-de-lis of
Freneh Canada.
Christmas service ail. St. George's
Church on Sunday, Dec, 28, at 4 p.nl.
Sunday, School at 3.30 p.m. The ser-
vice will be held at this flour until
further notice.
DUBLIN
All enthusiastic audience of parents
and friends enjoyed a flue program
at the Dublin Public Sc+11001 on Fri-
day afternoon. Rev, De, Hurford,
Seeforth, acted. as chairman and in-
troduced the variola numbers includ-
ing songs. (11111s. recitations and play-
ettt,. The youthful performers dis-
played lunch 11(10111. Success of the
concert was due to the training of
the teacher, Aliss Raze] Roney. and
the musical director and pianiet,
Mother Gabriel. An interesting feat-
ure was the arrival of Santa Claus.
who claimed the attention of the
children and presented gifts from 1111
artistically decorated Christmas tree,
Word was received here of rho
death at Po 'khill of Dougal McCor-
mick, husband of the former MYliss
Margaret Jordan. eldest daughter of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Poior .101(1011
of Hihhert Township. The deceased
man Was married 28 years ago at St
Cnitunban, and is survived by his
wife, one son Peter and seven daugh-
ters: Mary of Sarnia; Helen. Rita
and Mildred of Detroit; Veronica of
London; Eleanor and Angola at
.tome. Requiem High Mass vas- sung
by Rev. ,I. C. Jordan, Imlay City.
Mich., and Rev. F. A. McCardie,
Parkhill, preached the funeral ser-
mon.
A highly respected and life-long
resident of Logan township, John
Mogk died in Stratford General Hos-
pital on Sunday, a victim of influenza
with complications. The deceased
man, who was in his 80th year, was
an outstanding citizen, an active
member of the Lutheran Church,
Brodhugen, He 'MS a member of the
building committee when the new
church was built, and he also. served
On the Logan Township- Council
board for a. period of years. His wife
died six years ago and since that
Gino he had :resided with hie (laugh•
ler, Mt's, itulolph Tischer, McKillop,
lie li survived by three sons: (1<01go
Brudhagen Ndwin '1.00011. Township
and Clarence. London luso three
daugltterb Mrs, Rudolph Fischer,
McKillop,, .Mrs. C. W. Leoultardt,
t,t,'cillugen, and Mrs. Alvin Rose,
Sarnia. The funeral was held on
\V1'thlesday from tilt' residence of his
scan, George Mogk, and interment
took place in 13rodhagen Lutheran
Cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs, Joseph McQuaid of
McKillop township received official
wort from Ottawa 011 Saturday after-
noon that their son, Private Norman
McQuaid, had died of wounds re-
ceived in (1(111011 in Italy. There are
no further particulars yet.
In leis 21)th year, the yoting soldier
was born in McKillop township- and
received ilio education at St. Colum -
ban n school, He enlisted l 't 11 I the
14
Royal Canadian Engineers, Construc-
tion battalion, at the outbreak of
the war in September 01 1030 and
went overseas, arriving in Britain on
December 31 that year as a member
of thefirst contingent, On going to
the Mediterranean theatre, titter 10-
tensive training in Britain, he fought
through the Sicily campaign pl't01' to
going to Italy,
Besides his parents, there survive
four brothers, Rev, Thomas McQuaid,
of .1,14411,1, China, prisoner in intern-
ment camp at Poking; Brother jos-
Nth, of the Christian Brothers, Tor-
onto, Jolla of St. Thomas and Wil-
frid at 'home, and fou' sisters, Mrs.
\'liweni Lanae (Margaret), of St. Col.
midget, A11;s. Harold Allen (Irene) of
Codrrich, Rose, R.N., supervisor of
111('99(4. Chr1st ie St, .hospital, Toron-
to, tied Many, of 'Poronto. One broth-
(. r, .inseph, was (frowned 211 years ago,
Nol'nlall rvI('Qlleld was an all round
aildcte and was one of the outstand'
leg player's of the St. ('olumban hock -
1 and football teams. \\'lletller it
was Work or play, he always could be
depended upon to give his hest to
whatever he was called upon to do,
and he was very popular annum the
young people of the oonnuulity.
A memorial SelTitV 1vi11 be con-
ducted on Friday morning at St,
('ohunban Church, by Rev. Father
Odrowslci,
BRODHAGEN
Clary William, infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Prieatap, w(ts bap-
tized i11 St. Peter's Lutheran Church
on Sunday -morning. The sponsors
were Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Getke, Miss
Elsie Steinbach and Wn1. Steinbach.
The Luther League placed an honor
roll in the vestibule containing the
names of the boys in service, from
the congregation of St, Peter's Luth-
eran Church, on Sunday__morning.
On Monday evening a number of
neighbors, friends and relatives sur•
prised Mr, and Mrs, Wnt. Jacob to
celebrate with theist their 21st wed-
ding anniversary, They were pre-
eented with a beautiful tri -lite„ table
temp, The evening was spent in play-
TIIID SEAFORTIT NEWS
Mg Progressive euchre, The winuoi's
were, first, ladies, 1111's, Henry Rose;
consolation, 10(11 ' Mrs, J, 11'ed Rock.
Men's, first, Norman ii,ielll; 01011,
eouso'latiml, Aug. Sehe1'bartli. A dello•
ions lunell was served.
Nur. and Mrs, Russell Sholdlee, Gary
and Warren, attended the golden
wedding" celebrutiou of his parents,
M1. and Mrs, Alam Sholdice, at Wel-
ton, toll, at their ltolne there,
Mrs, Mary Dittmer has returned
to her llonre in Toronto after spend-
ing several mouths Here with her
brother Jaok,
Mrs. George Yo.u11g of Stratford
spent several days with her parents,
M1', and Mrs. Geo. Diegel,
A large crowd attended the Ciirist-
inae concert in our school on Friday
evellias, which w((3 very 1(111011 en-
joyed, Ml's. Fred.Mnrray is the teach-
er and Miss Maxine .harper the music
teacher, Mrs, Murray was presented.
with 11 blanket f1'01(1 the pupils. The
pupils of the school all received war
savings Stamps front -thein' teacher,
Dancing followed the 0oneel't with
Rook's oroliestra of Palmerston pro-
viding the music.
Mr, and Mrs, Henry Dietz cele-
brated then' golden wedding anniver-
sary on Tuesday, Dee, 21st, at then'
home in AleKillop. A inunbee of
friends and relatives and their family
of one daughter Caroline t'Mrs, Reu-
ben Buick, McKillop) and two sons,
joint, 3leRillop, and Martin, of Logan,
gathered to celebrate the occasion,
('hey have. nine grand :AID dreit who
were present.
Mrs, Annie Muegge of Heidelberg is
visiting with Aii', and Mrs, John Am -
stein,
Roy Oscar Diegel, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry I., Diegel, Inas joined the
navy and is at present stationed at
IIanriltoll.
Wirtnifrecl Louise, infant daughter
of Mr. and Mrs, John G. Binz, has
been brought home from the Strat-
ford General Hospital and is getting
along nicely.
BAYFIELD
Mrs. Bennett of Detroit arrived in
Bayfield on Monday. She was called to
the bedside of her father, Mr. H.
Weston who is seriously ill.
Miss L. Hustle of Seafortll is nurs-
ing Mrs. S. Houston,
Mr. Louis Alsworth died at the
home of his daughter near Brussels
and was buried in Bayfield Cemetery
OP Monday, Mr. Alsworth was one of
the pioneer residents of this district,
leaving lived most of his life on the
Blue Water Highway just north of
Bayfield.
Cpl. Grant Tuner of Halifax is
spending a few days' leave with Airs.
Turner and s011.
Afr. Spencer Erwin, Mrs, Metcalf,
Mrs. T. Bailey were in Goderich on
Tuesday morning attending the fune-
ral of the late Mrs. Stott,
Miss Marion Castle of Clinton Col-
legiate, is spending Xmas vacation at
her llonle and is assisting in the post
office during lite Christmas rush.
Miss Gibson of Clinton is a guest
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"Our blessings are as the star -dust
Strewn by the hand of God."
* Cluster of stars in a winter sky 1 z 3
shadows of dusk drifting into night
shimmer of snow in the starlight, on field
and roadway and roof ... glow of lighted
windows patterning the darkness ... and
distant chimes trembling through the
stillness.
* Christmastide ... and the New Year
beckoning ... a fitting season for quiet
thought and thankfulness.
* For peaceful days and quiet nights ...
for homes secure and the laughter of little
children ... for food enough and to spare
... for the right to live as free men live .. .
Let us be grateful..
* For the bounty of the harvest gath-
ered in ... for the fertility of our fields ...
for the rich resources of mine and forest
and waterway for the glorious
strength of this, our Canada .. .
Let us give thanks.
* Of all we,haveendured .. the sacri-
fices we have made ... of unaccustomed
task and sterner effort ... and of our
high resolve that freedom shall forever
live...
Let us be proud.
* In all we shall endeavour in all we
must achieve ... in journey through the
darker days that come before the dawn
. in our unshaken faith in victory .. .
Let us be unafraid.
* Nigh upon two thousand years ago, a
Star led the Wise Men to the manger -
throne at I3ethlehem, there to hail the
advent of the Prince of Peace. So xray
the steadfast stars inspire us to mightier
effort and -to greater sacrifice ... that
evil may be overthrown and that the
day may swiftly dawn
4'Whert war is not, and hate is dead,
iFhen nations shall in, consort tread
The quiet ways of peace , .."
THE HYDRO -ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION
OF ONTARIO
01' her uncle and aunt, Mr, and Ml's.
Geo, Elliott,
Services R01'e not 1 t i lheld '
1 Trinity
Anglican C1uu'ell an. Sunday evening
Owing to Mr, Grahant's illness,
Ml's, Helene Stott, widow of David Stott.
millionaire head of a Detroit dour milling
industry. and for 21 years t1 resident of
Bayfield,died lo Alexandra Iiosplal at God-
ericil Sunday. Coming to Bayfield after the
death of her husband. Mrs. Stott' built a
beautiful hums overlooking Lake Huron at
Hayfield, 1441101'0 shehad lived since, with
Me motion of European trips. She was
noted in the district for her many oharitiea.
Mrs. Stott 301(4 born in Detroit, the daugh-
ter of Thomas Austin, She leaves no child-
ren. Her husband, David Stott, president of
the Stott Milling Co., predeceased her 21
Y0015, SU1'vlVhlg are a nephew 'Tont Yawkey,
New. York mll'lamdi'e owner of the Boston
Hell Sox American League baseball club, and
o«e niece, Mrs, Gilmore Oucl'braokacher, of
Lexington, Ky, Requiem high masa 3000
sung in St. Pacer's Ro110t 0(0145111 0hurali,
Godoeich, on Wednesday. The body was
shipped to Detroit for burial
Wolter Meciellund, of Bayfield, dted at
Vletorlu Iloatl(141, Laudon,
CONSTANCE
The joint Christmas meeting of
W.A, and W.M.S. was 11e1d in the
schoolroom of the church Thursday
afternoon, Dee. 11th, Mrs, P. Lind-
say, vice-president, taking, the
chair. Opened meeting by singing
carols followed by silent prayer,
Prayers were offered by Mrs. Britton
and Mrs, 0, Adams and Mrs, Lind-
say. A duet by Mrs: John Carter and
Mrs. Geo, Mcllwain, accompanied by
Mrs. Wm. Jewitt. A reading by Mrs.
I3ug'ill entitled, (`The Light of the
World," instrumental by Mrs. Will.
Jewitt, "Star of the East." Reading
by. Mrs. Earl Lawson, "Memories."
A duet by Mrs. Stephenson and Airs,
Geo. McIlwain, A reading by Mrs.
Sohn Sanderson, a hymn "Joy to the
\Vor1cL" Mrs. WM. Britton gave the
Scripture lesson, Matt. 18 chap., and
Luke 2: 7-'14. Why do we need a
Personal Saviour. From the manger
to the cross the Saviour entered a
life of suffering. Once again the
gloom is scattered and the sad old
earth listens to the story of Christ's
birth. Once again the star is leading
and for tone glad day we can follow
to the manger where the Christ
child lay. Once again the angels'
choir ring out clear and sweet as
then, And the weary world still
echoes Peace on Earth Goodwill to
Men. The meeting was closed with
the Mizpah benediction by Mrs.
Lindsay.
ELIMVILLE
On Wednesday evening of last
week a shower was tendered to Miss
Marion Pooley at the home of Miss
Hazel Johns. About forty ladies
gathered to do her honor. A lovely
lighted Christmas tree was prettily
decorated with gifts of money in ,
various shaped parcels and other
gifts. After the bride -elect was
seated i11 a draped chair, Miss Dor-
othy Johns read a short address.
Following the unwrapping of the
presents Marion made a reply very
appropriately expressing' her thanks. I
Mrs. Margaret Fletcher sang two
solos and Mrs. Delmar Skinner gave
two humorous readings and several '
contests occupied the time until
lunch was sere -ed.
The December W.M.S. meeting
was held at Mrs, Wes Horne's with
five members present. After: opening'
with "Joy to the World," the presid-
ent read verses of Scripture and
Mrs. Dickey read the story of the
writing of the lovely Christmas
hymn, "Silent Night." The minutes
of the November meeting were read
and Poll called. It was decided to
have our annual social evening in
January and a committee, Mrs. N.
Clarke, Mrs. W. 'Batten and Mrs.
Pooley were appointed to arrange
the program. After singing "Silent
Night," the meeting closed with the
benediction. A ten cent tea was
served at the close.
BRUCEFIELD
Christmas services will be held. in
Brucefield United Church on Sun-
day morning and evening. The choir
will be assisted in the morning by
Affrs. Wm. Murdoch of Exeter. In
the evening there will be a carol
service,
The. Sunday School concert which
was to have been Thursday evening,
December 23rd, is cancelled owing
to so much sickness in the comm-
unity.
Many are ill with influenza and
for this reason S.S. No. 3, Tucker -
smith, was closed last week.
'Sympathy is extended to Mrs.
Lyle Hill in the passing away of her
mother, whose death occurred on
Sunday morning at the home of Mr.,
and Mrs. Lyle Hill.
Mrs. Carnie of Bayfield and Mrs.
Fred Hess of Hensall 'visited with
their sister, Mrs. C. Haugh last
Thursday,
TUCKERSMITH
The,Farm Forum of. the 2nd and
3rd concessions, Tuciceramith, met at
the home' of Mn and Mrs. J, MC'
Lollan with a good attendance. The
next 1»eeling will be held at the
home of Mr. and Mrs: Ross Broacl-
foot on Tuesday evening, Dec. 2181.
Lunch was served. A vote of thanks
was tendered Mr, and Ml's. McLellan
for their hospitality. ,
KIPPEN
Mrs. A. I3, Gackstetter has returned
home after spending -the past three
weeks with her brother and sister-in-
law, M1'. and Mrs. E. L. Ferguson, in
St, Thomas.
Mrs. McDonald, who has been keep-
ing house for Mr. N. Long, has left
with her little daughter to join her
husband,. who is with the RCAF. in
British Columbia,
Mr, Irvine Poster and Miss Alice
Spafford of Hamilton spent Sunday
with Mr, and Mrs, W, Horner,
We are glad to report Mr. and Mrs.
R, Dinsdale are recovering from an
attack of flu.
Mrs. Eldon Jarrett and baby daugh-
ter returned home Sunday from Mrs,
Paterson's nursing home in Honsall.
Mrs. William Kyle visited in De-
troit last week.
T'Ter friends aro glad to learn that Mrs.
John Boll is recovering .from the attack or
bronchltts.
Sam Thomson to the latest victim of au.
and Mr. »oma, is finding tt difficult to
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1943
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NOW SHOWING -- THURS. FRI. SAT.
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New Partners • - • in Rhythm 4, Romantic Adventure
"The Sky's The Limit"
The sparkling stere of a Flying Tiger on leave, ..Who only. wanted
to dance and ploy, ..for live magical Manhattan Alights!
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
Dan Alnoallo Gene Tierney
‘`i -leaven Can Wait" technlcolor
A romantic story of a fancily and its Casanova son !
NEXT THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
John SIall Maria Montez
Just glimpse into "ARABIAN NIGHTS" in Technicolor
No magic carpets—Just ,just sand and romance -
First show starts each evening at 7,30 pm. When single feature as
these are S110i1ei, all patrons in by 9,15 will see complete show.
A tri s
144 t ea � a.
e(,llSaturday & holiday urd o '
Y
ada ,
at 2.30
carry on in the store while fighting a
sovet0 cold,
Mr, and Mrs. Dinadnle are slowly recover-
ing from the flu,.
Mrs. McDonald, all Che WAY from the
prairies, is a visitor with Mrs, Jae Mc-
Donald and Marguerite,
The Sunday School Xmas tree. 011 Monday
night was a greet success. The attendance
was excellent and enjoyed the varied pro-
gramme and the.. sordid hour that followed,
The Rev. Mr, Groat occupied the chair and
the programme 444(0 (10 follows, A Pow open-
ing words,' Recitation, Betty Lou Watson,
chorus by tate school, Recitation, "The
pants that Mother trade" by Macmillan
n
(Irani, Reeitution 'Seashells," Marion
Thomson Exereiso by the primary class;
PtDnlo ue '(letting rid of an agent," Wil-
ma Kyle, Joyce 13roatithot. Jimmie Mc -
Great . and Isobel Caldwell; solo, Elizabeth
Ann. Sinclair; chorus, primary class, Reci-
tation, "Spots', Rutin Alexander, • Piano
duet, Marlon and Warren Thomson, Recite..
lana, Jack Caldwell ; recitation, 'Misorable
chieks," 1'oinmy Kyle. Duet, Edna turd
Joyce Broadtont Recitation, Elizabeth Amt
Sinclair, Dialogue, "The Minister's Mis-
take," by Mona Caldwell, Edna Broatdfoot
mut Donald- ROI. Recitation, "The Doll,"
Isabel Caldwell. Dialogue, "No News," Ken-
neth McLellan and Donald Kyle. Chorus by
the school. Recitation, "Xmas Tree," by
Joan Grant, Xmns greetings by Elizabeth
Ann Sinclair and Jackie Bell, Pagent dal•
soled by Mrs. Gantt entitled 'rhe M01110,s.
of the Bible". Jean Alexander, ,Alice Wren,
Sybil Grant, Mrs, A. 14IcMurtrio, -Ma's, IIar-
old Jones, Barbara Grant, Blaine Cooper and
Elizabeth Grant, The programme was con-
cluded by a talkie film on "Inside China,"
by Howard Hyde, Then came Santa with the
distribution of presents and it wartime bag
Kyle stol'ell s,aiAfterwa Afterwards the People adif the ourned
to the Sunday School room for sandwiches
and tea. Much credit for the programme is
duo the teachers, Mrs. A. McMurtrle, Mrs.
Emerson
also to Mist McCt 1Mno it John
S Mrs, StiMiller,
and Mr. W. I118011,
The service next Sunday will be Conducted
by the Itov. Mr, Grant, who will dispense
communion.
Lust Sunday MIS recognised as Xmas
Sunday with the minister speaking on the.
Undying Sung, and the choly, as always.
Providing the special music -= two splendid
anthems and an excellent anln by Mrs,
Edgar Butt, all directed by Mass Ivlson,
Admit. Breaking Into Cottages
Angus Trudeau and Lorne De Rev-
fere
evfere were brought before Magistrate
J. .A, Makin, in police court at Goder-
ic11 recently and each pleaded guilty
to 21 charges of bretticing, entering
and theft:, or breaking,, entering with
intent to steal. The charges had to do
with the ransacking Of inbre than a
score of cottages in the Bayfield area,
In some places very extensive' dam-
age wee done; i11 others not S0 much,
The prisoners gave provincial police
a Statement' covering their activities
since their arrival in these parts.
Both are sixteen years of age. They
were remanded to jail for sentence.
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