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HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 19533
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CHILD'S FALL CAUSES
SEVERE CONCUSSION
Mona Marie Enzensberger, four-
year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs,
Henry Enzensberger, was rushed
while unconscious to Victoria Hos-
pital, London, by Dr. E, A. Me -
Master on Tuesday evening for
treatment of a severe concussion.
The child had been playing after
supper with her six-year-old brother
Danny, and apparently fell, striking
her head. Her parents accompanied
her to the hospital.
The trip to the hospital in Lon-
don was made in 35 minutes, at 90
miles an hour, police here ]caving
radioed ahead to Exeter and Lon -1
don where police escorts were wait-
ing for Dr. McMaster. An operation
was performed immediately by Dr.
Drake, brain surgeon, in time to
save the child's life, Her condition'
on Wednesday morning was report-
ed as only fair.
REV. D. G. CAMPBELL IS
BURNS NIGHT SPEAKER
Rev. D. Glenn Campbell of First
Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, as
guest speaker at the. annual Lions
Club Burns' Night held in the coin-
munity centre, ably addressed a
gathering of 200 'lads and lassies'
on "The Appeal of Robert Burns to
you and to me to -day."
; In speaking of the language used
by Burns he said, "It is a language
which must be surmounted in order
to be understood, and there is a
beauty about it even if we are un-
able to understand it,"
BOY SCOUT BANQUET
WEDNESDAY EVENING
A Father and Son Boy Scout ban-
quet is being held in the parish hall
of St. ThomasChurch on Wednes-
day evening, with Mr. J. R. (Spittal,
Scoutmaster, as chairman. Follow-
ing the dinner, served by the ladies
of the church, there will be a nor-
mal Scout parade, at which six ten-
derfoot
enderfoot scouts will be invested into
the Boy Scout Movement. Hugh
Gorwill receives his Second Class
&out badge. About 28 boys will be
present.. The rest of the evening is
to be spent in games and stunts.
JAMES D. GEMMELL
IS 92 THIS MONTH
Mr. James D. Gemmell, well known
district resident, attained his 92nd
birthday this month. A dinner party
was given in his honor on Jan. 9th
at the home of his son Robert Gem-
mell of Brussels. Mr. Gemmell is
well and interested in all the town's
activities. He is spending the win-
ter months at the home of Willard
Elliott in Seaforth.
SEAFORTH'MAYOR SPEAKS
ON CHATHAM RADIO
Dr. and Mrs, McMaster were
guests last week •of Mr. and Mrs.
John Beardall, owner -manager of
Radio Station CFCO, Chatham.
While there, Dr. McMaster as Mayor
of Seaforth, was afforded a civic
reception by the Mayor of Chatham,
William Donovan, and was also
given the opportunity of a radio in-
terview with the industrial commis-
sion, in regard to securing new in-
dustries for the town of Seaforth.
REBEKAHS MEET
Ways of raising money for the
Benevolent Fund were made when
Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge held their
regular ,meeting on Monday evening
with Miss Mae Smith, Noble Grand,
presiding. A euchre in aid of the
Auxiliary to Scott Memorial Hospit-
al is planned for Feb. 3rd with Mrs.
Frank .Smale, Mrs. Scott Habkirk,
Mrs. Leslie McClure and Miss Mae
Smith in charge. A donation was
made to theOntario Division Navy
League of Canada:
LEGION HOCKEY
Saturday, January 24.
Black Hawks 6, Maroons 2. Goals,
McMichael 2, G. Kerr 1, B. Flanni-
gan 1, Strong 1, McNairn 1, John-
ston 1.
Rovers 3, Red Wings 1. Goals,
Broome 1, Carter 2, Dupee 1.
Bruins 7, Canadians 6. Goals, El-
liot 3, Scott 3, Chesney 1, J. Watson
5, McClinchey 1.
Pee Wee: Rangers 2, Maple Leafs
0. Goals W. Hugill, Rowcliffe.
Saturday, January 31.
9 a.m., Canadians vs Rovers
10 a.m., Black Hawks vs Red
Wings.
11 a.m,, Bruins vs Maroons
12 noon, Pee Wee
TENTATIVE DATES
FOR HURON FAIRS
Tentative Fall Fair and School
Fair dates for Huron County, as ar-
ranged at a co-ordinating confer=
enee held at Clinton on Monday in-
dicate that McKillop 1Sehool Fair
will try out this year holding their
fair on a Saturday. The dates are:
Sept. 16; Belgrave.
Sept. 19: McKillop,
Sept. 22: Dungannon.
Sept. 22-23: Blyth.
Sept. 23-24: Exeter.
Sept. 24-25: Seaforth.
Sept. 28-29; Zurich.
Sept. 29-30: Lucknow
Sept, 30 Oct, 1: Bayfield.
Oct 1.2: Brussels.
Oct. 2-3; Howick.
Northside United Church
RoV. John Stinson, Minister.
10 a.m., Sunday iSchool and Adult
Bible Class.
11 a.m., "The Master — Light".
Junior Congregation and Toddlers'
Group.
7 p.m., "Your Young Men shall
see Visions". (Third in a series of
Courageous Living, illustrated),
St. Thomas' Anglican
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m., Holy Communion.
7 p.m., Evening Prayer.
St, Mary's„ Dublin
2:30 p.m., Sunday School.
3 p.m., Evening Prayer,
He continued, "He appeals to us,
as one who never scorned his hum-
ble birth. His simple poetry swept
the peasants off their feet. He was
a true poet who wrote of everyday
things around him; he wrote from
his heart; he wrote of fanciful things
—things which caught the imagina-
tion of all. His works could bring
tears—of sorrow, and of laughter,
His verse is irresistible; his humor-
ous verse is captivating, Burns must
have bad a large heart for he had
many loves—his country, all wide
nature and women".
Mr. Campbell was introduced by
J. E. Keating and thanked by W. J.
.Duncan.
Alice Christie danced several
'Scottish dances to tunes piped by
Lorne MacDonald of Seaforth and
Peterborough. 3. R. Spittal with
James M. Scott accompanying led in
the singing .of several Scottish num-
bers.
Lions President, Frank Kling,
welcomed all to the banquet meet-
ing and Ross Scott was chairman,
John Beattie read a poem of tribute
to the meinory of Burns. A program
of music was greatly enjoyed. It
included duets, Mr. and Mrs. James
A. Stewart; duets, Mrs. Frank
Kling and F. E. Willis; quartettes
by James T. ,Scott, F. E. Willis, M
R. Rennie and Dalton Reid with
Mrs. M. R. Rennie accompanying.
Thomas Pryde, M.P.P., brought
greetings from the Exeter Lions
Club. H. E. Smith, past president,
spoke briefly, as did Rev. John Stin-
son. Ross Scott expressed thanks
to the women—Mrs. J. Eisler and
Mrs. William Miller and their help-
ers—for the dinner served.
SENIOR AUXILIARY MEETS
The Senior Auxiliary of the W.
M.S. of Northside United Church
met in the schoolroom of the
Church. Mrs. Moffat conducted the
opening exercises. President, Mrs.
Snell asked Rev. Mr. Stinson to
conduct the installation of officers.
Mr. Stinson also showed films in
connection with the campaign to
raise funds for the new United
Church Training School in Toronto.
The Secretary read minutes of the
last meeting. There was a total of
117 calls reported for the month.
Thankyou notes were read from
Mrs. Stinson, ;Sr., and Mrs. Lawr-
once. Mrs. Stinson, Mrs. Moffat and
Mrs. Snell were appointed a com-
mittee to meet with the ladies of the
other churches to arrange for the
World's Day of Prayer on Feb. 20.
Study 'period was in charge of Mrs.
Christie, Captain of Circle No. 1.
Prayers were given by Mrs, Berger,
Miss Somerville, Miss McLean and
Mrs. Currie. A very pleasing duet
was sung by Mrs, Moffat and Mrs.
Sims. Mrs. Lawson reviewed the
study book which was on themedi-
cal work in Africa. Meeting was
closed with a hymn and the Mizpah
Benediction.
EDWIN W. WAKEFIELD
Edwin - William Wakefield, for
many years a resident of ..Constance
and more recently of 'Seaforth, died
on Friday morning, Jan. 23, in the
hospital here where he had been for
two weeks following a stroke. He
had excellent health up to that time.
Mr.- Wakefield was born at Pease -
moor, England, on Dec. 23, 1878. In
1904 he was married to Elizabeth
Lawes in Englan,d, and in 1914 they
carne to Constance. They remained
there until the death of Mrs. Wake-
field in 1949. Since that time he has
resided in Seaforth. He attended the
United Church.
• Surviving are his son Charles of
London, Ont., and two daughters,
Phoebe, Mrs. David Millson of Hul-
lett, and Jean, Mrs. Harry Pethick
of Seaforth. There are five grand-
children, A brother and three sisters
live in England,.
The funeral was held at the
Whitney Funeral Parlors on Mon-
day at' 2 p,sn., Rev. A. W. Gardiner
officiating. Pallbearers were Leo
Stephenson, Robert Grimoldby, Lu-
ther Sanders, Frank Riley, Joseph
Riley, John Gallop. Interment was in
Maitland Bank Cemetery.
From out of town were Mr.
Charles Wakefield of London, and
Mr. George Lawes 'of Clinton, a
brother-in-law of the deceased. ,
SEAFORTH SEWING SISTERS
The regular meeting of the Sea-
forth Sewing Sisters was held on
Saturday, Jan, 24, at the hone of
Mrs. Erlin Whitmore with seven
girls present, The Gres,, Betty Gou-
die, presided. The minutes of the
last meeting were read and approv-
ed. Roll call was answered with
"Something I don't understand in
making my dress." There was a
demonstration on putting in the zip-
pers on a dress. Refreshments were
served.
PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD
HOLD FIRST MEETING
The Seaforth Public School Board
met on Tuesday evening for their
first meeting of 1953. Fred Willis,
who has been chairman during the
past two years was reappointed
chairman for his third term, Other
appointments were Mr's, .Elva Ellis
to the Library board, and Robert
Joynt as truant officer and care-
taker.
The following committees were
appointed: Finance, Dr. Brady and
F. Willis; property, Cliff Broadfoot
in charge of the old school, and W.
T. Teall in charge of the new 'build-
ing; supply, J. A, Westcott and J.
Stevens,
Nothing definite was decided
about a date for moving into the
new school building,
PIERCE LEWANDOWSKI
Mrs. Henry Enzensberger, Mr.
D'Orlean Sills, Mr, and Mr's. Frank
Sills, Jr., of Seaforth, attended the
wedding at Saginaw, Mich., of John
J. Pierce, son of the lata Harry
Pierce, a cousin of Messrs. Frank
Sills, Sr., and Chas. P. -Sills of Sea -
forth. The following is from The
Saginaw News:
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Pierce left
for a Canadian honeymoon after
their reception Saturday at Polonia
Hall at Bay City. Mrs. Pierce is the
former Frances M. Lewandowski,
Bay City.
She became the bride of John J.
Pierce in a Saturday morning cer-
emony at St. Stanislaus Church, Bay
City, performed by Rev. Fr. Isadore
Mikulski, Midland, Mich. The bride
is a daughter of Andrew Lewandow-
ski, Bay City. The bridegroom is a
son of Mrs, Catherine Pierce, 729
Holden, Saginaw, and the late Har-
ry Pierce.
A satin redingote over an import-
ed lace gown was worn by the bride.
A small wing collar appliqued in
Lace and embroidered with irridesc-
ent sequins highlighted the long
sleeved coat. Froin the V-shaped
waistline, the skirt fell into a full
court train. A contour lace crown
held her fingertip veil White or-
chids, streamers of ivy and white
satin topped her white prayer book.
White net gowns featuring side
inserts of ice blue pleated net were
worn by her maid of honor, Miss
Mary Jane Wozniak, and matron of
honor, Mrs. Edward Mathews, both
of Bay City. Identical gowns were
worn by her bridesmaids, Miss Alice
Permoda, Bay City, Mrs. Burton
Dehn, and Mrs. Lee Grice, both of
Midland and Mrs. Louise Lewandow-
ski, Bay City. White maribou out-
lined the bodices of the gowns while
pompons of maribou were caught in
the full net skirts. Blue velvet rib-
bon edged their white net capes.
Tinted blue baby chrysanthemums
were fastened to the white net
muffs they carried. Flower girl,
Cheryle Crampton, wore a gown of
ice blue net. Pink rosebuds trimmed
the ruffled yoke and hem,
Joseph Schaeffer was best man.
Ushers were Ivan Laiaie and Lee
Grice, Midland, and Edward Ma.
thews, -Frank Pabich and Louis Lew-
andowski, Bay City. James Kelly,
vocalist, was accompanied by Miss
Angeline Geste, organist,
The bride's sister, Mrs. Frank
Pabich, wore a black velvet suit and
matching accessories. The br'ide-
groom's mother wore a two-piece
navy print tissue taffeta dress. Both
wore manillas.
A breakfast for the immediate
families and members of the wed-
ding party was served at Polonia
Hall.
After Feb. 9, the couple will make
their home at 729 Holden, Saginaw,
Mich.
Guests attended from Saginaw,
Midland, Detroit and Canada.
MRS. T. A. G. GORDON
The funeral of Minnie Gordon,
wife of Mr. T. A. G. Gordon, Sea -
forth, took place 'Sat. afternoon at
the Box funeral home, High Street.
Rev. D. Glenn Campbell officiated.
Born in North Carolina, U.S.A.,
Mrs. Gordon was the sister of the
late Dr. Charles Mackay, well-known
physician of Seaforth. She was mar-
ried to Mr. Gordon in 1937 by the
Rev. F. H. Larkin, in Toronto.
She was the last remaining mem-
ber of her fancily, who were Dr,
Charles Mackay, Miss Elizabeth
.Mackay, and Mrs, L. Kennedy. She
is survived by her husband.
Deceased taught school in Elmira,
Clinton and 'Seaforth for a period of
35 years. A member of First Presby-
terian Church here, she was faithful
to her church until her health' failed.
The pallbearers were Messrs J,
McMillan, Jack E. MacLean, C. M.
Smith J. E. Keating, A. W. Sillery,
M. McKellar. ,During the service
Mr, James T. Scott -sang "Faith of
Our .Fathers", accompanied by Mrs,
M. R. Rennie. Internment was in
Maitlandbank Cemetery,
EASTERN STAR EUCHRE
Prize winners of the Eastern Star
euchre on Thursday evening were;
Ladies, most games, Ethel Storey;
lone hands, Will, Bethune; consola-
tion, Mrs, 3. Crawford;; Men's, most
games, Charles Reeves; lone hands,
Robt. Charters; consolation, Robert
,Smith. Lunch was served under the
eonvenorship of Mrs, David Mac.
Lean, There were about 25 tables.
HURON COUNTY !S NOW
AN ACCREDITED AREA
In accordance with Section 153 of
the Regulations, relating to the
establishment and maintenance of
restricted areas for the eradication
of bovine tuberculosis, Huron
County has been declared accredited
until December 1, 1954.
This resulted from the comple-
tion of the 2nd. General T.B, test,
when the percentage of cattle af-
fected with Tuberculosis was less
than one-half of one percent.
The health status of cattle in an
accredited area, such as Huron
County, must not be confused with
that of herds dealt with under the
Accredited Herd Plan, officials
state.
Owners should contact the office
of the Health of Animals, Post Of-
fice, Seaforth, Ontario, for informa-
tion regarding cattle in Huron
County.
JOHNSTON -- STOREY
A quiet but pretty wedding took
place in Winthrop United Church
Manse at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17,
when Marie Elizabeth, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Storey, Wal-
ton, and Harry Franklin, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Johnston, Dublin,
were united in marriage. The mar-
riage was solemnized by Rev. H. • E.
Livingstone, Winthrop.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride was gowned in a floor -
length gown of white nylon net over
ice blue satin with inserted lace bo-
dice and scalloped sweetheart neck -
lino. Her fingertip veil was held by
matching headdress and she carried
a bouquet of red roses.
Miss Mary McLaughlin, Seaforth,
was maid of . honor gowned in a
floor -length gown of yellow nylon
)marquisette with matching head-
dress and mittens, carrying a nose-
gay of orchid mums.
Irwin Johnston, brother of the
groom was best man.
Following the marriage a recep-
tion was held at Fairview, Seaforth.
The bride's mother received in . a
dress of Rosewood crepe with black
accessories and corsage of yellow
roses. The groom's mother received
in a dress of brown lace with dark
green accessories and a corsage of
yellow roses.
For a wedding trip to Windsor and
through the States, the bride travel-
ed in a Lindsay Plaid suit and top-
coat with black accessories.
The couple will reside on the
groom's farm, R.R. 1, Dublin.
THOMAS C. SHANNON
Rev. H. E. Livingstone of Win-
throp United Church conducted a
funeral service Monday at the Box
funeral home, Seaforth, for Thomas
C. Shannon of McKillop twp., who
died in Scott Memorial Hospital here
in his 69th year, following a four-
month illness. He had farmed all his
life in McKillop twp. He is survived
by ono sister, Mrs. William (Jane)
Johnston, McKillop. Burial was
made in Maitlandbank Cemetery.
The pallbearers were George Eaton,
Austin Dolmage, Joseph Little, Ken-
neth Bottles, William McSpadden,
and Irvin Trewartha. Flowerbearer
were Arthur and Mac Bolton, Harry
and Irwin Johnston, George A. Love
and Raymond Chambers.
During the service Mr. James
Scott sang "The Old Rugged Cross"
accompanied by Mrs. M. R. Rennie.
WALTON
There passed away on Friday,
Jan. 23rd, 1953, at the home of her
daughter, Monk -ton, Ontario, Jane
Eliza Bell, wife of the late Henry
Stimor'e, in her 74th year. She was
a daughter of the late James Bell,
Mitchell. Surviving are four child-
ren, Norval, Alvin of McKillop;
Myrtle (Mrs. Earl Mecham Monk -
ton; Aileen (Mrs. Ken McFarlane)
of Grey Twp. Two brothers and two
sisters, Solomon of Toronto; Ed-
ward of Mitchell; Maggie (Mrs.
Geo, Richardson); Mabel Mrs.
Herb Irvine) both of Toronto; also
three grandchildren, Doreen and
Beryl McFarlane of Grey, and Mrs.
Glen Corlett of McKillop. The de-
ceased was a member of the Reor-
ganized Church of Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints of Rostock.
The funeral was held on Monday
afternoon from the home of her
son, Norval •Stimore, McKillop at 2
p.nm. with Rev, Frank Gray of Lon-
don, officiating. During the service
Mrs, Herb Traviss of Walton sang
"Nearer to the Heart of God".
Pallbearers were Stanley McFar-
lane, Leonard Meehan, William Roe,
Murray Dennis, Lorne Dennis, Jas.
Williamson. Floverbearers were Mr,
and Mrs. Glen Corlett, Dorene and
Beryl McFarlane. Interment was in
Brussels cemetery. Relatives and
friends were present from Toronto,
London, Dunnville, Stratford, Wing -
ham, Mitchell, and surrounding dis-
trict,
The annual congregational meet-
ing of Duff's United Church was
held in the basement with over 100
members present. Following a pot-
luck supper, Rev, M, Thomas presid-
ed over the business and a short
program. All reports showed 1952
a prosperous year for the different
departments of the church. The fol-
lowing stewards were elected; Wnt.
Knox, W. J. Bennett, Herb Kirkby,
Dougas Fraser, A special word of
praise was given to the retiring
caretaker, Mr. George McTaggart.
The program consisted of the follow
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and Billie Hamilton, piano solo, Aud-
rey Hackwell, readings, Mrs. Gordon
MoGavin and Mrs, Robert McMich-
ael. A motion song by the Junior
members of the mission band from
S.S. 12, Grey, under the direction of
Mrs. W. C. Hackwell.
Marilyn Johnston, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnston of Grey
twp. is in the Sick Children's Hos-
pital, Toronto, for an operation.
VARNA
The regular meeting of the W.A.
was held in the Church on Wednes-
day, Jan. 21. The president, Mrs.
Louis Taylor presided. The meeting
opened with the theme song. The
hymn "I Love to tell the Story” was
sung. 'Mrs. Bob Taylor read the
scripture and Mrs. John McAsh gave
the thoughts on the lesson followed
by a prayer. The secretary, Mrs.
Ernie McClinchey read the minutes
of the last meeting. 18 ladies an-
swered the roll call by paying their
membership fee. A thank -you note
was read from Mrs. Lee McConnell
for the flowers that were sent to
Mrs. Agnes McConnell during her
illness, also the kind expressions of
sympathy during their recent ber-
eavement. Miss Rachel Johnston
then gave the treasurer's report.
Mrs. Anson Coleman was presented
with a lovely silver dish by Mrs.
Lee McConnell followed by an ad-
dress read by Miss Rachel Johnston.
Dear Fern,—For the past two
years you have been our inspiration
and guide in the Women's Associa-
tion of this Church and now you
have joined the ranks of the Past
Presidents. No doubt there have
been occasions when we seemed un-
cooperative and unappreciative oil
the effort you were making to nrakc
your years as president, a success. f
assure you, I speak for all the mem-
bers of the association when I say
it has been an honour and a delight
to work with you. Your sincerity,
cheerfulness and kindliness have cre-
ated such an atmosphere of good
fellowship and goodwill in our midst
that the years 1951-52 should serve
as an inspiration for future years.
To show you we appreciate your in-
terest and help in our society we
are pleased to present you with this
gift •trusting it will serve as a pleas-
ant reminder of your term of of-
fice, as president of the W. A. of
Varna United Church."
Two contests were then given by
Mrs. Harold Dowson and Mrs. Har-
vey Taylor which were enjoyed by -
all Hymn "Lord speak to me that I
may speak" was sung followed by
the W. 0. Prayer'.
EGMONDVILLE
At the morning. service, Jan. 250
Rev. A. W. .Gardiner ordained as
Elders in the Egmondville congrega-
tion, Messrs Andrew Houston, Jas.
Hay, John McCloy and Arthur Wal-
lace,
Over the weekend Mr. and Mrs,
Wes Currie of Detroit and Mrs,
Grace Whonsetler of Fort Wayne,
Ind. visited their cousin, Mrs. El-
more Stephenson and Mr, Stephen-
son, also their uncle, My. David
Johnston and Mrs. Johnston of Sea -
forth,
Mr. and Mrs, Wes, Hayter of
Fowlervilie, Mich„ visited with
friends here, and Mrs. Jas. Finlay-
son, (Mrs. Hayter's mother) re-
turned with them for a visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Sallows and
family have moved into the house
they recently purchased from Mrs.
Klein of Mitchell, we welcome them
to our village.
Mrs. Laura McNair of Lucknow
visited recently with her parents
Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Webster.
Mr, and Mrs. W. E. Haney spent
the ,weekend with Mrs. Haney's
sister, Mrs. Albert Clarke and Mr.
Clarke at Highgate.
Mrs. E. Wilson of •Stratford is at
present staying with Mrs. Nelson
Keyes.
The annual meeting of Eg-
mondville Young People's Union was
held Wednesday, Jan. 21, in the
Church. The officers elected for
1953 were as follows: Pres., Ken
Moore; lst Vice Pres., Wayne Smith;
2nd Vice Pres., Eleanor Dundas,
Secretary, Bee Finnigan; Treasurer,
Gloria Blue; pianist, Marian Lillico,
Convenors: Faith and Evangelism,
Chas. Green; Recreational, Ken
Moore.
The next meeting will be held on
Monday evening, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m.
in form of an installation service.
WINTHROP
The W.M.S. and W.A. of Cavan
United Church will meet on Wed-
nesday, Feb. 4 in the schoolrooms of
the Church. Roll call will he a Bible
verse on prayer,
Many friends of Mrs. Les Dol -
mage will be glad to know she is im-
proving after her illness.
Mr. Theron Bettles is home from
the hospital.
The Cavan Young People's Union
met in the schoolroom of Vlte Church
on Sunday evening., Jan. 25th, The
meeting opened by singing hymn
501. Margaret Boyd read the scrip-
ture after which Rev. Livingstone
led in prayer. -Roll call was answer-
ed by 11 members. During the busi-
ness a erokinole party was planned
for Feb. Gth. The topic on Faith
and Evangelism was given by Les-
lie McSpadden using as his theme
"Prayer" The meeting closed by
singing hymn 441 and the Benedic-
tion.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Saturday morning the people of
Western Ontario will have the op-
portunity to hear Mr. Stan Smith
and Grade IX girls chorus from
S,D.H.S. The time for the program
is from 11:15 to 11:45. The program
is promised to have sotne very good
arrangements and it is hoped that
the program has the best of success.
This is the first time that a Sea -
forth chorus has been heard over
the Winghant station this year.
There are two main projects
grabbing the limelight now in the
activity class. The 'At Home' is first
on the program which is scheduled
for Feb. 20th. Next is the big oper-
etta which has no set date as yet
but is expected to be re dy in early
April. Both of these events will be
found very attractive for Seaforth-
iter.
On Thursday night the ,Students'
Council is having its annual skating
party. Following the skating the
students will go over to the schoe]
for a dance and lunch.
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