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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1953-07-09, Page 1Th•..! eafort hN HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER i. t; ,l 411.uirii� WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 76 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1958 $1.60 a Year Snowdon Bros., I um WW1, rs Authorized ae rd m.I ,..: il, Pout ')ft_. MERRY MAIDENS GARDEN CLUB The members of the Merry Maid- ens' Garden Club met at the home of our leader, Mrs. W. Haugh, on Monday, Jnly Gth for our third meeting, We opened the meeting with "The more we get Together". The roll call was answered by How my garden grows. Thera were 39 members present out of 42, the oth- er 3 •girls were vacationing. We hope to have every girl complete her pro- ject. A demonstration on flower ar- ranging was given by Mary Whyte and Muriel Dale. Mrs. Haugh led a discussion on flowers and told us in detail about the prize list, Anne Haugh introduced the guest.speak- ers, Mr. and Mrs. Epps. Mr, Epps gave pointers on arrangements and blossoms for the fair, He stressed that all blooms be fresh, and always take your best. Mrs. Epps spoke on flower ar- rangements and demonstrated many bouquets for different occassions, Two club girls, Joyce Jewitt and Joan Somerville were called upon to show their ideas in arranging a bouquet. Betty Axtman thanked Mr. and Mrs. Epps for their talk and help- ful hints that they gave us. rhe minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Aug, 3rd is to be our next meeting, the speakers will be Miss Steckle and Mr. Baker. Each girl is to bring a 'bouquet for roll call. The- gardens are going to be judged the first week of August. Janet McGregor played for a sing- song. Mrs. Hille'brecht read a poem after which Mary Broadfoot gave an interesting demonstration on trans- planting. Swanye Haugh played a piano solo. Dorothy Enzensberger played for a singsong. Lunch was then served by some of the 'mem- bers. Mary Broadfoot has mislaid her garden plan which she needs. If anyone finds it will they please re- turn it to the owner innnediately. ARMSTRONG REUNION About 100 of the descendants of the late Rainey and RRosey Arm- strong (pioneer settlers of •Stanley Township) gathered at Jewett's Grove, Bayfield, on July '5, and a pleasant time Was spent in renewing old acquaintances. It is over , 100 years since this pioneer couple came from Ireland to 'Canada. They had a family of 8 sons and 1 daughter. While many. of the descendants have become widely scattered, quite a number' still reside in 'Stanley, Tuckersmith and near -by towns. MUSIC RESULTS The following are the results of the mid -summer tests of the West- ern Ontario Conservatory of Music in Piano: , - Grade 1—Gail Finlayson, (1st Class Honours). Grade II—Marjory Charters (1st Class Honours). Oracle V—Nelson McClinchey (1st Class Honours). Tbe above are pupils of Mrs. M. It. Rennie. MRS. REGINALD STRONG Word was received here on Sun- day of the passing of Agnes McLel- lan, widow of the late Reginald Strong, of MacLennan, Ont,, in her 54th year. Born in Tuckersmith, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John McLellan, she attended No. 9 school, Mrs. Strong was a Presby- terian in religion and prior to her m a r r i a g a attended Egmondville Church, Following her marriage over 25 years ago she had lived in Mac- Lennan. Her husband passed away in 1949. One son Harold, of Mac- Lennan, survives. Also a brother, Joseph McLellan of Kippen, and a sister, Mrs. Mae Free, of Seaforth. BOWLING Mixec! Doubles .Bowling Tourna- ment held Friday, July 3. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ruston, Mit- chell, 3 W plus 23; Mr. and Mrs. H. Scrimgeour, Goderich, 3 W plus 22; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McKay, Wing - ham, 3 W plus 21; George Hilde- brand, Alice Reid, :Seaforth, 3 W plus 20; Mr. and .Mrs. J. A. Mac- Donald, Stratford, 3 W plus 17. Other rinks were skipped by; L. J. Clarke, Ottawa; L. E. Hawes, and H. Porterfield, Mitchell; R. 'Sander- son, Stratford; Harry Brown and H. L. 'Sherbondy, Wingham. Goderich— T. Pritchard, P. Bissett, Geo. Beech - ler, Calvin 'Cutt, W. Westbrook, A. Townsend. 'Clinton—J. Nediger, E. Murray, J. Snider, C. Draper. At- wood—Elgin Smith, George Hart, Chas, Danbrook. Seaforth— B. F. Christie, 'Gordon Muir, P. L. Brady, R. :Stevens, Wm. Ball, Walker Hart, F. Lawrence. TO MEET FRIDAY NIGHT An organization meeting will be held in the Progressive Conservative 'committee rooms, Dicic House, Sea - forth, on Friday evening at 8.30 for Seaforth. SEAFORTH W. 1. Attention Institute .m e mix o r s. Please bring two covered pies to the booth on July 10th. St. Thomas Anglican Church 11 a.m., Morning Prayer Rev, 'R, P. D. Hurford, D. D. will preach. St. Marys, Dublin 9:80 a.m., Morning Prayer COLEMAN FAMILY PICNIC HELD AT SEAFORTH The annual Coleman picnic was held at the Lions Park, Seaforth, on Saturday. July dth, the 100th anni- versary of the arrival of the Cole- man family in this country. There were 90 in attendance. At the din- ner hour the following' executive was elected for the year 1953-54, Pres„ Anson Coleman, Zurich, Ont,, 1st Vise, Arthur Finlayson, Kippen, Ont., See„ Mao Elmer Cam- eron. Seaforth, Ont., Treas., Mrs. W. H. Coleman, Seaforth, Ont., Lunch Committee, Mrs. Clarence Coleman. Mrs. Gordon Coleman, Mrs. Milton Stewart, Mrs. Thos, Laing, Sports Committee, Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Clarke, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Em- erson Coleman, Mr, and Mrs. Ernie Talbot. - Following is a list of the sports results run off under the convenor - ship of Albert Coleman, London, Youngest person present, Ken- neth Gordon Coleman, son of Mr, and Mrs, Gordon 'Coleman. Oldest person, Mr. Geo, Coleman, Kippen. Largest family, Mrs. Harold Cole- man. Farthest distance, Frank and Beatrice Mallott, Wayne, Mich. Girls 8-9, Gail Finlayson, Nancy Coleman; boys 8-9, Gordon McCly- mont, Donald Coleman: girls 11 and under, Joan McClymont, Gail Finley - son; boys 11 and under, Relit. Cart- wright, Donald Coleman; girls 13 and under, Joan McClymont, Nancy Coleman; boys 13 and under, Robt. Cartwright, Jack Coleman; boot and shoe, Jack Coleman, Margaret Cole- man; young ladies, Shirley Coleman, Gladys Chapman; young men's race, Gordon 'Coleman; balloon race, Bill Caldwell, Gladys Chapman; pass the orange, Irene Coleman's team; paper bag relay, Gladys Ghapman's team (losers); hammier the nail, Mrs. Milton Stewart, Seaforth; bun- ny hop, Ken Fanson, Monroe, Art Finlayson, Klippen; pick the spot, Ches Laing, 'Cromarty. This was fol- lowed by a peanut scramble for the children. HUGH JOHN SPROAT The death occurred suddenly about 7:30 Monday evening follow- ing a heart attack of Hugh John Sproat, in his 69th year, at his home on Market Street. Mr. Sproat resid- ed at 2992 Lincoln Blvd.. Cleveland Heights, Ohio, but'since his retire- ment also lived here, his birthplace. He was married at North Battleford, Sask., in 1912 to May Elizabeth Rowan, who now survives him. In 1915.., he left Seaforth for Detroit. He was a tool and die maker in earl- ier years and later was in the Broach Tool business and was living retired since 1946. He •attended St. James' Church, '.Seaforth and St. Anne's Church, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and was a member of the Holy Name Society. An ardent golfer, he was active in golfing circles. Surviving besides his wife are a son and two daughters: Hugh J. R. Sproat, 79324 Rutherford, Detroit; Mary Patricia, Mrs. Walter D. Barry, and Margaret, Mrs. Preston Taber, both of Detroit; also three sisters: Mrs. George Dale i(Jenny) and Mrs. Barbara Sykes, both of Seaforth, and Mrs. Jack .Shockeor (Marion) of Detroit. The funeral will take place from the Box Funeral Hone, High St., Seaforth, on Thursday morning, July 9, at 10 o'clock, to St. James' Church, Seaforth, for Requiem High Mass. Interment will take place in St. James' Cemetery. EGMONDVILLE Rev. W. E. Milroy, Mrs. Milroy and sons Grant and Hume of Jersey- ville, Hamilton Conference, arrived here last week. Mr. Milroy has been appointed minister of the Egmond- ville charge and commenced his du- ties on Sunday when he was greeted by a good congregation. The Induction service will be on Thursday evening at 8:30, addressed by Rev. J. W. Rodgers, Hensall and Rev. N. McLeod, Kippen After the service the ladies of the congrega- tion will serve lunch and a social time of 'getting acquainted.' will be enjoyed by all. ' Mr. and Mrs. Guy W. Richards and son, Wayne, -of Bellflower, Cali- fornia, called on friends here this week. Mrs. Richards is the former Miss Sadie Robinson, who formerly lived here and will be remembered by a number of friends. Mrs. Jean Campbell of McKillop has been ,visting with her sister, Mrs. Jas. Finlayson and Miss Jessie Finlayson. Miss Prances Houston of Brant- ford has been a guest at the home of her brother Mr. Andrew Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Keyes and family of Varna were Sunday 'visit- ors with the former's mother, Mrs. Nelson Keyes and 'brother, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Keyes, HURON, ROAD WEST Professor add Mrs. P. C. Whitely, California, spent last week at the former's cousin's home, Mr, and Mrs. Noble Holland. It is thirty-six years since they visited here, The Whitelys accompanied by Noble Holland Mo - toyed to Toronto, Niagara Falls and London visiting relatives, Visitors at the Holland farm on Sunday were Mr, and Mrs, H. Charlesworth, (cousins of the Prot.) Clinton: Mrs, J. Gibson, Sr., Blyth; Mr. and Mrs, Glen Gibson and fam- ily, Blyth; Mr. and Mrs.. Kon Mc- Barney and family, London, and Mr. 0. L. Switzer, Clinton, R. G. SHORTREED HEADS NATION p. E. ASSOCIATION Mr, R. G. Shortreed of Clinton was elected president of the Nation- al Defence Employees Association at a convention- held by the Civil Service Federation of Canada at Quebec City recently. Mr. Short - reed is a former Walton boy. Incidentally this is - a newly formed association representing Na- tional Defence Employees affiliate organizations all across the Domin- ion. Currently Mr, Shortreed is also the president of the Clinton RCAF Association of Civil 'Service and Prevailing Rate Employees at RCAF Station, Clinton. Mr. John McKen- zie .of .Seaforth is secretary. SEAFORTH COUPLE FETED BY FRIENDS Mr, and Mrs, Malcolm "Mac" Mc- Kellar, town, were pleasantly sur- prised one evening recently on the occasion of their 40th wedding anni- versary, when the sisters and 'broth- ers of both parties, and several friends, gathered at their home to spend a social evening with them. About 35 were in attendance and enjoyed an evening of cards,- music and dancing. Mrs, McKellar was born in Hullett township, and was the former Lillian Carter, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Carter. Mr. McKellar was born -in Hibbert township near Cromarty and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex McKellar. They were married on June 25, 1913, at the Methodist (now North- side United) parsonage, town, by the Rev. Mr. Barker. The bridesmaid of 40 years ago was the bridegroom's sister, now Mrs. Wilbur Miller, Staffa, while John Carter, now of Seaforth, bro- ther of the bride, was the best man. Both attendants were present at the anniversary celebration and present- ed the celebrants with matching tra- veling bags and a linen table cloth, while John Beattie read a suitably worded address. Roses and other gifts, as well as numerous cards of congratulations were also received. Mr, Beattie, Mrs. T. Flynn and Erie McCue supplied musical num- bers. Mr. and Mrs, McKellar have a family of three children: Margaret, Mrs. R. H, Williams, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. H. J. Williams, Morocco, Ind., and Gordon, Toronto, and seven grandchildren. Mrs. McKellar is a member of the choir and women's organizations of First Presbyterian Church and of the Rebekah Lodge here. Mr. Mc- Kellar has been express agent and telegraph operator with the 0,N.R. here for over 45 years; is secretary - treasurer of the public school board; chairman of the hospital board; su- perintendent of the Sunday School and clerk of the session of First Presbyterian Church, and is a mem- ,er of the local Masonic and Odd Fellows' Lodges. Forty years is quite a chapter, Page on page and line on line; Glad we are again to greet you, As in days of Auld Lang Syne. Mr. Dorsey and Mr. Wright pre- sented Mrs. McKellar with a corona- tion bridge set of cards, and Mr. McKellar with a beautiful brown and yellow silk teddy 'bear, TUCKERSMITH The Tuckersmith Ladies' Club held their ,annual picnic at Jowett's Grove, Bayfield, on Friday, June 2Gth. We had a lovely day with a good attendance. The afternoon was spent in racing, horse shoe playing and also a ball game. The winners of the races are as follows: Boys and girls under 5, Bruce Falconer; girls 6 to 8 years, Ruth Crich; •boys 6 to 8 years, Bruce Whitmore; girls 9 to 12 years, Jennie Verberg; boys 9 to 12 years, Doug Layton; girls 13 and over. Elizabeth Townsend; boys 13 and over, Ken Rogerson; married ladies, Mrs. Mervyn Fal- coner; married men, .Bert Garrett. Paper bag race for everybody, El- don O'Brien acting as captain for the winning side, Jennie •Verberg was the winner of the ladies' shoe scramble, Bert Garrett for the men's shoe scramble. For the ladies' min- ute race, Jean O'Brien. The men's minute race, Elmer Townsend. The lucky spot for men and women, Mrs. Frank Walters. Toothpick race for men and women, Ernie Crich act- ing as captain for the winning side. The afternoon races came to a close with a peanut scramble for the children, followed by a picnic lunch which everyone enjoyed. HENSALL Mr. and Mrs. H. Lowry spent the weekend with relatives at ParrY Sound where Mrs. Lowry intends spending several days vacation. Mr, and Mrs. Peter McNaughton, Robert and Mrs. Ed. Corbett motor- ed to. Toronto and visited with the former's sister, Miss Mae McNaugh- ton who is convalescing after her recent accident, in which she fract- ured her hip, Miss Grace Brock of London visit- ed this week with her ncother, Mrs, Flossie Brocic, Miss Jean Mousseau of London was a weekend visitor with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mousseau. Mrs. Frank Ferringno and child- ren of New Jersey are holidaying with the former's mother, Mrs. Ida Munn and members of the family. MURRAY FAMILIES GATHER AT McKILLOP HOME A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mur- ray, McKillop twp, on Sunday in honor of Mrs, Louise Murray who celebrated her 83rd birthday, The lunch table was centred by a 'large 'birthday cape and all the members of her family were present with the exception of her son, John, Beverly Hills, California. Mrs. Murray who enjoys fairly good health, was the recipient of many appreciated gifts, makes her home with her son, Ste- phen Murray, She has six sons: Thomas, Michael, Matthew, Stephen, all of McKillop, Leo, St. Colunrban, and John of Beverly Hills, Calif.; also three daughters: Mrs. Frank Evans (Camilla), Dublin; Mrs. Wil- fred O'Rourke (Helen) McKillop and Mrs. Joseph F. Melady, {Marie) IIib'bert Township. Miss Dorothy Kistner, R,N.. and Miss Dalphine Schmidt, R,N.. Kitch- ener, with Mr, and NIrs. Chas, Kist- ner. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Flynn, Detroit, Mich, with Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Looby. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Krauskopf, Ferndale, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Nicholson, London, with Mr. and Mrs. James Krauskopf, Sr. Louis Matthews and son, Detroit, Mich, with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 'Stapleton, Miss Dorothy Robinson. Dundas and Miss Anne Denomme, Lucan, with Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Looby. Dan Williams, Chicago. with Mrs. Pat. Williams. Dr. and Mrs Frank Stapleton, Galt, with Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Staple- ton. Mr, and Mrs. Alex Maurice and children in Toronto. 114r. and Mrs. Frank Burns at Port Elgin. Miss Karen Dill at Simcoe, Miss Judy Friend at Ancaster. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Flanagan in De- troit, Mich. KIPPEN Mr. and Mrs. Roy McBride of near Zurich, Mr. Hugh McBride, London, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Deickert of near Bayfield were Sunday visit- ors of Mr. and Mrs, Harold Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gackstetter, Gail Ann and Lynn and Mrs. Wm. Harney of Exeter spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. A. Colling- wood in Hamilton. Mr. Bram Van Velden of Hamil- ton was a weekend visitor with friends in the district. Mr. and Mrs. Timmerman of South Holland are visiting their sons Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Timmer- man and Mr. Peter Timmerman. Mrs. Vincent Wender of Lon- don is visiting her sister -in -late, Mrs. Wm. Wendor. Mrs. Priestap and family of Mit- chell and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cornish and family of Goderich visited on Sunday with Mr. Robert Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Mellis visited on Sunday with the latter's mother, Mrs. Gibson in Wroxeter, Mrs. Brown of near Grand Bend visited on Monday with her daugh- ter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. El- zar Mousseau, Mr. and Mrs. "George Wendor of London accompanied by Miss Mar- garet Wendor and Mrs. Vincent Wendor visited on Monday with. Mr. and Mrs. Elston Dowson. 'Miss Barbara Workman of Osha- wa is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Workman. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Taylor, and Terry of .Stratford visited on Sun- day with Mrs. Dinsdale, and Miss Mabel Whiteman. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Munro and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dietz spent the weekend in Muskoka. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chance and sons Gary and Murray, Winnipeg are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hood. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Long and Mr. Robert .Thompson visited on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs.l James Armstrong near Staffa. Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Stiles, Gordon and Stewart and Annie of Brussels visited on 'Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cudmore. Mr. and Mrs. Mellis, Bobbie and Jimmy of Detroit are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Mellis,. Dr. and Mrs. Gould of Penatang- uishene and Mrs. Gould of Guelph are visiting Mr. Henry Ivison and Miss Jean Ivison. The Sunday .School of St. And- rews United Church are • holding their annual picnic at Jowett's Grove, Bayfield, on Tuesday after- noon, July 14 th. A very enjoyable afternoon on Friday last at the home of Mrs. Em- erson Anderson with Mrs. John, An- derson as co -hostess, when the WAIS of St. Andrews United Church were entertaining the members of the Baby Band and their mothers. Mrs. Vernon Alderdice conducted a full line of sports on the lawn for the children. Mrs. Robert Elgie con- ducted a Bible Quizz and also a number -of sports for the ladies. A delicious lunch was served, •BRUCEFIELD • Mrs. Basil O'Rourke has returned home atter -over a month's stay in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where she underwent a major operation anti is now much improved in health Mr, Leonard O'Rourke spent the weekend at Niagara Falls, See the world's newest pen .. . never needs wiping—because the point never touches ink! The amaz- ing Sheaffer's Snorkel Pen fills through a tube that reaches out to drink the ink, requires no old-style "dunking". Perfect for every gift occasion! Come in and see our complete selection. Sheaffer's Snorkel Pens from $15.00, Others from $5.00. Twist— filling tube extends beyond Hp of paint. Touch dawn— pen fills instantly through tube at a single stroke. Twist— t1, tube retracts. Pen is ready to write. No penwiper needed. SAVAUGE S Jewellery Gifts Fine China Seaforth CONSTANCE Mrs,- Myrtle Carnochan, Eloise. Mich,, spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Ephraim Clarke and Ide. Clarke. - Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bongo, Mar- garet and Terry of Newmarket are spending a week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Montgom- ery attended the funeral on Wednes- day of Mrs. Montgomery's nephew, the late Cameron McGregor of Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Warren and Linda Ann of London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lawson. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Mellott of Wayne, Mich., Miss Gloria Bloom- field and Mrs, Mabel Price of God- erich spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Clarke. Miss Grace Riley is attending summer school at Bloom Collegiate, • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnston and son, Bruce of Grand Valley spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. James Medd. Mrs. Johnston and Bruce re- mained for a few holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Oke of Lon- don and Mr, and Mrs. Milton Stew- art of Seaforth were guests on Sun- day evening -with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Carnochan and Mrs. Berger of Eloise, Mich., were guests on Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Clarke. Master David Medd returned home on Sunday after spending a week with his cousin, Bruce John- ston -of Grand Valley. Miss Helen Mclhvain left Monday to take a position at a summer re- sort in suburban Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson spent Thursday in London. The members of the CYPU met in day, June 28. We opened with hymn the classroom of the .church on Sun - 89, after which the scripture lesson was read by Ross Millson. Hymn 52 was sung, and Joyce Jewitt gave the topic on Faith and Evangelism, and hymn 116 was sung, Minutes -of the last meeting were read and adopted. The strawberry festival is cancelled. The women are having a play and an ice cream and pie social. The roll call was answered by 8 members. The collection amounted to $1.70. In the •business we discussed about song books that we could get. We closed with the Lord's Prayer. Con. tests were conducted by Joyce Jew- itt, and lunch was served. DUBLIN Rev. J. A, Feeney, London, with his sisters,' Mrs. Dan Costello and Mrs, John Meagher, Mr, and Mac. Harry Ryan, Lea- side, Toronto, with Mrs, A. M. Looby. Lieut. Frank Osborne Mrs. OS - borne and two children Trenton, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meagher, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Stock, London, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Murphy and daugh- ter Mary, Pontiac, Mich„ Mr, and Mrs, John B. Meagher, Miss Clara Lee, Miss Rota White and Miss Rita McDonald, Stratford, with Mr, and Mrs. John Meagher. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Byrne and Rosemary, Detroit, with Miss Moni- ea Byrne. Miss Phonsine Meagher, Miss Bea- trice Murray and Miss Mary Morri- son are attending Toronto Provin- cial Normal School to complete their summer teaching course. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Flanagan at London. Mrs. M. Shulman at Oakville and Buffalo, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. John Meagher, Mrs. Frank Osborne and children at Lon- don. Miss Mary Catherine Stapleton in Detroit, Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Taunt, Pon- tiac, Mich. with Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Nagle. Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Brick of Toronto, with Mrs. Kathleen Feeney Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McCarthy, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McCarthy. Miss Barbara Holland has return- ed to Calgary following three weeks' vacation with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Geo. E. Holland. Mr. and Mrs, B. O'Rourke, Chat- ham, Mr, and Mrs. George Rogers and Mrs. George Gettler, London, with Mr. and Mrs. George Gettler. Miss Bridget Costello has been transferred to a position at the Bank of Commerce, London. Mr. and Mrs. John Meagher, re- cent newly-weds, were guests of honor at a post -nuptial reception held in Dublin parish hall on Tues, day night. Approximately 300 neigh- bors and friends were .present to ex- tend good wishes and congratula- tions, An address was read by Frank O'Rourke and presentation of a purse of money was made by Joseph Delaney for which the guests of honor expressed their thanks. Lunch was served under the sponsorship of Mrs. Joseph Delaney, Mrs. Pat Flan- agan and Mrs. John Nagle. The bridegroom served the bride's Bake. A social evening of dancing follow- ed to the music of Frank Mullen and This Skylarks, Stratford. A post -nuptial reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bassett, Dublin, was held in Looby's Hall on Friday night which was attended by a group of neighbors and friends. A congratulatory address was read by Keith Kelly and presentation of a :purse of money was made by Frank Bruxer. The honored guests re- sponded graciously. Lunch was serv- ed and dancing followed, the music was supplied by Harburn's Orchestra CROP REPORT Very heavy rainfall the earlier part of the week caught farmers with a considerable amount of cut hay. With a little better weather most of this hay will be harvested Friday or Saturday of the week. All row crops particularly corn made good growth this .past week. Pastures and Livestock are both in excellent condition. Fruit growers report - consider- able scab in their orchards and wet weather has made ' spraying most difficult. Strawberries are just about at an end and have been selling from 30c to 350 per quart.