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WI•IOLE SERIES, VOL. 76
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SEVENTY AND OVER CLUB HALLOWE'EN FROLIC
The meeting of the 70 and Over DRAWS LARGE CROWD
Club of Oct. 26th last was adjourned
to meet in the Orange Hall on Mon- ],ions Club members were hosts
day, November 9th, at 2.80 p.m. To here Friday evening at the Coin-
you wha are of this age and still munity Centre to some 300 children
have some pep in you, please come of the town and surrounding eom-
and join in with us and enjoy good munity, when they staged their an -
fellowship. "We welcome you", says Dual Hallowe'en frolic; All of the
Mr. Wm. Murray, •one of those tak- ycunger children received generous
treats of candy.
All race and costume events were
staged on the ice surface. Winners
•of race events were: 8 years and
under, open, Jimmy Sills, Karl
Campbell, Terry Ast; 8 to 12, open,
Ray Scoins, Gordon Ferris, 'Garr Ast.
'Winners of costume awards in the
under 8 class fin, character costumes
were given to Joan James, Robert
Sharp, Paul Beattie; 8 to 14 class,
Ray Scoins, Donley Pretty, Pamela
and Margaret Ann Stapleton; na-
tional costumes, any age, Janice Ad-
ams and Sandra Savauge as Indian
princesses; Ellen Gorwill, as a Dutch
girl; Donald Albrecht, a Highlander;
comic costumes, any age, Barbara
Dungey and Bonnie Weiglund, Terry
Ast, Patty Stiles; best dressed cou-
ple, Pearn and Kimmy McLean, Bob-
bie Plumsteel and Ann Sharp, Mari-
lyn Woodcock and Gladys Topman.
Two novelty events featured this
year's program—a bicycle race and
a musical barrel contest on ice.
There were spills galore but after
a few upsets and five times around
the course the winners were Peter
Dale, Jack Crozier, Paul McMaster.
Bruce. McFadden and Bill Flanni-
gan were musical barrel winners
with Libbie Habkirlc as runner-up.
Winners in the draw were: Mrs.
Catharine Jordan, Seaforth; Joseph
Hugill, Seaforth; Harry Fuhr, Tavi-
stock; Miss M. Dunn, Seaforth;
Thorpe Rivers, Seaforth; Ken Vivi-
an, Staffa; Joe McCartney, Sea-
forth; Dennis Hodgert, Seaforth;
William Hodgert, Seaforth, and Mrs,
D. O'Connor, R. R, 2, Dublin.
Lions in charge of the successful
affair were: Administrative Com-
mittee, H. H. Leslie, Dr. J. O. Turn-
bull, Ross Hamilton, R. S. McKereh-
er, Scott Clufl; the draw, Dr. E. A.
McMaster and Ross Savauge; race
events, I•L Treviso, G. A. Whitney,
Don Kohl, W. E. Southgate; police,
R. McFadden, F. J. Snow, C. Wal-
den, F. Kling, W. J. Crich; dance,
E. P. Chesney, George Hays, C.
Roweliffe; candy, John Beattie, C.
E. Smith, C. M. Smith, H. Hunt, W.
J. Duncan, E. C. 'Boswell; admis-
sions, W. Hart, Fred Peel, J. A.
Murray.
Judges of the costumes were:
Mrs. James MacDonald, Mrs. John
Black, Mrs. Ross Hamilton. Walter
Thomas, Stratford, comedian • on
skates entertained with .his antics.
ing an active part in organizing
the club.
POPPY DAY ON SAT. NOV. 7TH
Canvassers will be out Saturday in
Seaforth on the Annual Poppy Cam-
paign, It is the, hope of Branch 156
'Canadian Legion, Seaforth, that
every household and business place
will be covered, and that the re-
sponse will be 100 per tent. "Wear
a Poppy for Remembrance",
LEGION SERVICES AT
NORTHSIDE THIS SUNDAY
Branch 156 Canadian Legion, Sea -
forth, headed by the Seaforth High-
landers Band, will parade on Sunday
to Northside •United Church for Re-
membrance Seryices. All Legion
members and Veterans will form at
the post office at 10:15 a.m., Sun-
day.
Wednesday, Nov. 11th, Remem-
brance Day Services will be held at
the Cenotaph.
MRS. JOHN F. DALY
Mrs. John F. Daly, a resident here
for the past 52 years, died Sunday
evening in Scott Memorial hospital,
where she had been confined for the
past three weeks. She had been in
failing health for the past two years.
Mrs. Daly was the former Mary
Phelan and was born at Fergus. She
was married an Nov. 26, 1901, and
came to this district to live. Her
husband died in March 1944. She
was a faithful member of St. James'
Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth,
and a member of the Catholic Wo-
-' "`we men's League of that church; also a
member of the hospital 'board for
many years. Before her marriage
she was a secretary for a law firm
in Stratford. Her survivors are: one
daughter, Mrs. Joseph ',(Aliee) Mc-
Connell, Seaforth; three sons, Ed-
mund, Seaforth; John, Toronto, and
George, Erindale; four grandchild-
ren; one sister, Mrs, J. B. Delorme,
Hamilton; and one brother, J. E.
Phelan, 'Toronto.
The funeral was held from her
late residence, Victoria St., Sea -
forth, until proceeding to St. James'
Church where requiem high mass
was sung by Rev. E. P. Weber at 10
a.m. Wednesday. a3urial was in St.
James' Cemetery, Seaforth.
The pallbearers were Nelson Card -
no, George . McGavin, Joseph Dor-
sey, W. J. Duncan, D'Orlean Sills,
Edward Devereaux.
MRS. ROBERT CARNOCHAN
Mrs. Robert Carnochan, 61, the
former Alva Graves, died Thursday
in Scott Memorial 'Hospital here, fol-
lowing an illness lasting six months.
She was born in Seaforth, the daug-
hter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James
Graves who ran a paint and wall-
paper shop here for several years
before it was taken over by their
daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Carnochan
were married in Toronto in 1988
and farmed in Tuckersmith before
retiring to Seaforth less than three
years ago. Mr. Carnochan died two
years ago. Mrs. Carnochan was a
graduate •of a Detroit art school, and
in her earlier life operated a wall-
paper and paint shop in conjunction
with her sister, Verna, and taught
art. She was a Presbyterian in re-
ligion. Surviving are two sisters,
Verna and Mrs. Orville. i(Gladys)
Weston, both of 'Seaforth; two bro-
thers, James, Toronto; and Harry,
Vancouver.
Funeral services were at the Box
Funeral Home conducted by Rev. D.
G. Campbell of First Presbyterian
Church, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Bur-
ial in Maitlandbank Cemetery.
The pallbearers were David Mc-
Lean, Allister 'Broadfoot, Russell
Coleman, John McCowan, James
McIntosh, and James Black.
THE ALERT MISSION BAND
The Alert Mission Band held its
monthly meeting on Nov. •8 in the
basement of the United Church. Af-
ter all repeating the Mission Band
purpose, the first two verses of
hymn 605 were sung after which
there was an election .of officers:
Pres., Una Talbot; vice pres., Bar-
bara Talbot; sec., Robert Elliott;
press sec., Lynda Savauge; treas.,
Emily Elliott. The business was pre-
sided over iby the Pres., Carl Berger.
Our new story was "Many Hands in
Many Lands", told by Mrs, Ball. Af-
ter the scripture read by Lois Scott,
hymn 588 was sung. Donald Pretty
led us in the Lords Prayer. There
were six new members.
MINISTERIAL. ASSOCIATION
The Seaforth Ministerial Associa-
tion will meet in the home of Rev.
H. E. Livingstone at Winthrop, on
Tuesday, Nev. 10 at 10 a.m, Sub-
ject, "My Journey to Ireland."
Northside United. Church
Rev, John Stinson, Minister.
10 a.m., Church School and Adult
Bible Class.
11 a.m,, "A Pattern for Peace".
The junior congregation and tod-
dlers' group.
7 p.m., Annual Bible Service in
First Presbyterian Church.
8:15 pan,, Y. P. Union,
ST THOMAS W. A.
The November meeting of the
St. Thomas branch of the W.A. was
held in the parish hall on Nov. 3.
Mrs. George McGavin, president, in
the chair, opened the meeting. Mrs.
James read the scripture lesson
from St. Math. 8: 1-17, also the No-
vember litany, members and Lord's
Prayer in unison. All reports were
accepted as read. The bulletin was
distributed and discussed. The treas-
urer was asked to order the 1954
church calendars. These may be ob-
tained from Miss Dorothy Parke or
any W. A. member, Surplus monies
in the treasury were allocated to
social service $10 and to the work in
the Arctic $10. The fall deanery
will be held in Hensall on Nov. 10
at 2:30 p.m, Mrs. 'Calder, diocesan
president, will report on the semi-,
annual held in Sarnia Miss Hawkins,
missionary from Japan, will be the
guest speaker. The annual meeting
of this branch will be held Dee. 1,
when tea will be served. Mrs. Mc -
Gavin closed the meeting with the
Benediction. •
W. L NOTES
The regular meeting of the Sea -
forth W. L will be held Tuesday,
Nov, 10 at the home of Mrs. Jas. F.
Scott at 2 p.m. The roll call is a
suggestion for a homemade Xmas
gift. The motto will be taken by
Mrs. Rev. H. E. Livingstone, and
London Convention report by Mrs.
5. McGregor. The lunch committee
is, sandwiches, Mrs. A. Crozier, Mrs.
Wm. Collins; tarts, Mrs. Wm. Leem-
ing, Mrs. I. Hudson.
.Girls 12-26 years read this: The
W. I. is sponsoring as the winter
home -making club project "Being
Well Dressed and Well Groomed",
Any girls in the Seaforth district in-
terested in taking this project, please
phone Mrs. Alex Pepper, 656 r 41,
not later than Nov. 10, for furth-
er information.
LADIES' AID MEETS
The Ladies' Aid of First Presby-
terian Church met Tuesday after-
noon, Nov. 3, in the basement of
the Church. The president, Mrs. H.
E. Smith, opened the meeting with
a poem, "Autumn". Secretary's and
treasurer's reports were read. There
was a business period discussing the
bazaar that will be held Saturday.
Miss S. I. McLean was the guest
speaker and she gave a talk on her
western trip. There was a duet by
Alice Nixon and Marlene Miller, en-
titled "When the Children say their
Prayers", accompanied by Mrs.
Early, Next Week
Because of Armistice bay, ail
news and advertlsin'g Intended
for next week's issue of The
Seaforth News should be sent
In to reach this office ane day
earlier than usual.
RED CROSS
The Red Cross rooms will be 'open
Friday afternoon, Nov. 6 to give out
knitting and sewing. Tho executive
will meet at 3 o'clock.
MRS. L. C. JACKSON
A lifelong resident of Seaforth,
Mrs. Louis C. Jackson, passed
peacefully away about 5:30 Monday
afternoon, Nov. 2nd. Having felt
tired, Mrs. Jackson had remained in
bee] during the day but was able to
see visitors in the afternoon. Form-
erly Abigail Powell she was born in
Seaforth and lived in Seaforth all
her life, She was predeceased by her
husband over 20 years ago, Surviv-
ing aro two sons and a daughter:
Fred of Kenora, Louis of Brechin
and Mrs, H, Hinton (Mary) of Act
an; also five grandchildren. The
funeral will take place at St.
Thomas' Anglican Church on Thurs-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, the rec-
tor, Rev. T. James, officiating. In-
terment will be in Maitlandbank
Cemetery.
HURON CLOTHING TEAM
Kathryn Hunter and Beth Taylor
of the Elimville Homemaking Club
in Huron County are looking for-
ward these days to attending the
National 4-H Club week to be held
in Toronto front November 15th to
20th where they will have an oppor-
tunity of meeting other rural young
people from across Canada.
. These girls, who have been active
club members in the Elimville Club
since its organization five years ago,
will be representing Ontario as the
Provincial Clothing team.
SPORT SHORTS
Right now the Seaforth Golden
Bears are involved in one of the
most hard fought football series
which the team has ever experienc-
ed. Last week in Clinton the Clinton
Redmen proved to be top opposition
for the local Seaforth squad, and
were able to topple the Seaforth
team 15-5. This has been the worst
defeat for any Seaforth team in
three seasons. Not only was it the
worst defeat for a Seaforth squad,
but it was also the worst exhibition
of football staged by a local club.
All is not lost for the Golden.
Bears. This week in Exeter the same
twosome will clash again in hopes
of declaring an HSSA champion. It
is expected that the attendance at
this meeting will shatter all attend-
ance records in this part of the
country.
In the other part of the sports'
department the Sealforth ]Baldwins
are ironing out early season stiff-
ness as they make the final prepara-
tions of starting their ()HA Jr. B
series in Chatham this week. Dur-
ing the past week the Baldwins have
had three exhibition games in which
they lost twice to Woodstock but
counted once with Waterloo.
This week's work is cut out as a
full course for Junior hockey. The
opening game is in Chatham on
Wed., while on Friday night the
squad travels to Exeter for an ex-
hibition match with the London Lou
Balls. In the Tuesday night clash in
London, Seaforth whipped the home
team -era -4.
WINTHROP
The WMS and WA met on Oct.
28 in the schoolroom of the church
with 29 members answering the roll
call on "Peace". W. A. President,
Mrs. Jas. McClure opened the meet-
ing with hymn 445. 'Psalm 726 was
read responsively followed iby pray-
er by Mrs. McClure. W.M.B. presi-
dent, Mrs. Wm. Dodds read -a poem
and offered prayer. A family night
will be held in the church on Nov.
13. Mrs. Wm, McSpadden gave a
reading "Education for Citizenship".
Mrs. Robt, Dodds and Mrs. George
Case gave reports of the Presbyter-
ial held at Moncrief. Offering was
received and response sung. Mrs. R.
Bolton was leader of the devotional
part, the theme, The Church the
body of Christ. Hymn 1372 was sung.
Mrs. Trewartha read the scripture
lesson and Mrs. Frank Johnston of-
fered prayer, Mrs. Louis Bolton and
Barbara Trewartha assisted with the
topic, Hymn 373 was sung and Mrs.
Livingstone closed the meeting with
prayer.
Mr. Harold Dodds, John Whyte
and Mr. Gibbings have returned
home from the West.
Miss Belle McClure is visiting her
sister -Mrs. J. L. Brown and Mr.
Brown at Bobo.
A family night will be held in the
schoolroom of Cavan Church Friday,
Nov, 13, A mixed program and lan-
tern slides will be shown,
LONDESBORO
Londesboro L.O.D. 863 had their
annual meeting. W.M., Charles
Munn. The meeting was brought to Bromley, Sec., Joe Lyons, Treas.,
a close by repeating the Lord's John Nott, Chaplain, Emerson Hesk,
Prayer in unison. Following the Dep. Master, Gordon Johnston. The
meeting the executive met to make . Lodge will hold a fowl supper for
final plans for the bazaar on Satur- the members and their wives on
day. I Nov.18.
TO CONSIDER $50,000
TILE DRAIN BYLAW
Tuckersmith Municipal Council
met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1953, at 2 p.m. All
members were present and the Reeve
Presided. Members took the Oath of
the Members of Court of Revision
on the 1954 Assessment Roll, and
dealt with appeals by A. E. Crozier,
Lot 16, Con, 1 HRS., and Lot 24,
Con. 2 HRS. In both cases the asses.
sment was sustained, Change of
ownership was noted on 8% Lot 8
'(part) Con. 1 LLRS., from Lorne
Hay to W. L. Mickle and E% Lot 11,
Con. 3 LRS from Wm. Green to
John F, Plumb and on Pt. Lot 15,
Con. 1 HRS. from Roy Vodden to
Orville Oke, County Assessor Alex.
Alexander and Twp, Assessor W. P.
Roberts attended the Court.
Tenders for the construction of
the Tyndall Drain were opened as
follows: Wm. Lawrence, Zurich,
42925.00; Geo. Radford, Blyth,
$3590.00; R. K. Clarke, Mitchell,
43618.00. The tender of Wm. Lawr-
ence at tender price was accepted
and work will commence immediately
on the drain.
Council -discussed the advisability
of passing a Tile Drainage By -Law
and a meeting will be held on De-
cember 6th to which interested rate-
payers are invited and notice of this
meeting appears elsewhere in this
paper. Council acknowledged re-
ceipt of the report on the Layton
Drain front S. W. Archibald, Engin-
eer, and reading of the same will be
held on Nov, 21st, 1953, at 8 p.m.
James Chapman and Stewart Wil-
son attended the meeting and ad-
vised that they would bring in a
sample of the Concession signs which
the Junior Farmers propose to erect
throughout the township.
C. N. 1. B. was granted $50.00.
Hates of taxation for 1953 are as
follows: County, 10 mills; Town-
ship, 10.5 mills; Gen. School, 2.7
mills; School Area, 6 mills; S. S.
No. 3, 5.4 mills; S. S. No. 10, 9,3
mills; U.S.S. No. 1, 2 mills; Seaforth
Sep., 8 mills; St. Columban Sep., 9
mills; Seaforth High, 4.9 mills; Clin-
ton High, 4.8 mills.
Accounts passed included: Relief,
465.88; grants, $50.00; drains,
$794.67; selecting jurors, $15.00;
roads, 42618.20; salary and allow-
ance, $175.00; postage, $4.00. Coun-
cil adjourned to meet Dec. 1st
at 2 p.m.
KIPPEN
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blake of Luck -
now were recent visitors of Mr. and
Mrs. Long.
Mr. Ewart Davataar of Kokomo,
Ont., visited Sunday with Rev. and
Mrs. N. McLeod.
Miss Elizabeth Kuzmich of Exeter
was a. . Sunday visitor of her friend
Miss Elaine Bell,
Ronald Eyre, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Charlie Eyre had the misfortune of
breaking his arn'i playing ball.
Miss Etta Jarrott of Toronto visit-
ed over the weekend with her moth-
er Mrs. Catharine Jarrott.
Mrs. Joe Ducharme of Dashwood
and Mrs. 'Orval McClinchey and
daughter of Varna visited one after-
noon Iast week with Mrs. James
McCiymont.
Mr. Pete Gridzak returned to his
home since being in Labrador the
past few months.
Miss Isabelle Caldwell of London
spent the weekend at her home.
MY. Robert Thomson and Mr. N.
Long spent Monday afternoon in
Mitchell.
Mrs. Priestap and daughter of
Mitchell visited Saturday evening at
the home of her father, Mr. Robert
Thomson.
Mr. and Mrs. Duyker and family
from Byron were Sunday visitors of
Mr, and Mrs. John L. Henderson.
Weekend visitors of Mrs. Robert
McBride included her on Mr. Leon-
ard MoBride, Windsor; Mr. and Mrs.
Wilbert McBride, Kitchener. Sunday
visitors were Mr, and Mrs. Walter
MoBride and family, Exeter.
Recent visitors of Mrs. Robert
McBride were her son and daughter-
in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mc-
Bride and family, Exeter.
Mr. Bob Love of Toronto spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Ross Love.
Mr. and Mrs. Enos Hardman of
near Centralia visited recently with
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gaekstetter.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones visited
Sunday with relatives in St. Thomas.
Mr. and Mrs, Irvine Foster and
family of Aldershot were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gackstetter
Mr. and Mrs. Cudmore visited on
Thursday with friende in Zurich,
CROP REPORT
Showers the early part of the
week have helped to speed up fall
plowing. There has been an above
average enquiry this fall for soil
boxes and information re soil test-
ing. Harvesting of turnips is almost
completed with good yields being re-
ported, approximately 100 people at-
tended a special banquet in Blyth
this week to feature this important
cash crop.
All classes of Livestock are in
good condition, and with the excep-
tion of the Dairy cattle, most of the
cattle are still on fulltime pasture.
At the Perth -Huron Shorthorn Sale
Friday, 32 head sold for an overall
average of $30L00 with the seven
bulls averaging $885.00 and 25 fe-
males averaging $278.00.
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including new Color Film Favorites, Christmas
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Cards 5c and up
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BRUCEFIELD
Mr. Joe McCully has returned
home after spending some time with
his daughter, Mrs. Ivan Wightman,
Belgrave.
Mrs. Ham and Miss M. Swan spent
a few days in Buffalo.
Mr. and Mrs, R. W order, Kay
Marie and Margaret Anne, visited
Mr, and Mrs. C. Christie.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Elliott and family
and Mrs. H. Berry spent Sunday in
Bluevale.
The WMS Thankoffering will be
held Tuesday evening, Nov. 10 in
the church. Special speaker will be
Mrs. (Rev.) Milroy, lEgmandvilie.
The sympathy of the community
goes to Mrs. Graham and family in
their sorrow.
Mrs. Wm. Burdge and Sharon
spent a few days in London.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Christie, Mr, and
Mrs. L. Webster, Mr. F. Lawrence
and Miss Pearl Lawrence spent Sun-
day in London.
The regular meeting of the Wo-
man's Association of Brucefield
United Church was held on Novem-
ber 2 with thirty members present.
Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. E. Allan had
charge of the devotional period. The
theme for the day was "Fellowship".
Mrs. W. McBeath presided at the
piano. The President, Miss Martha
McDonaId, conducted the business
period. The creed was repeated in
unison and the minutes of the Oct-
ober meeting were read and adopted.
The roll call was answered by a
verse on "Peace". Mrs. H. Berry
gave the treasurer's report. Invita-
tions were read from both Kippen
and Varna Societies and it was de-
cided to accept these. As many mem-
bers as possible plan to attend these
meetings. The members of the execu-
tive were named as a committee to
be responsible for the preparation of
the Oddfellows Banquet, Group two
announced that they were having
Mrs. (Raymond Nott put on a plastic
demonstration at the home of Mrs.
Wallace Haugh on November 9 at
8:1.5 o'clock. All the women of the
congregation are invited to 'attend.
Mrs. Triebner and Mrs. R. Allan
were named to assist the executive
in nominating a slate of officers for
1954. The names of those having
charge of the different booths at the
bazaar which is to be held in the
schoolroom of the church on Nov.
18, were read, It was decided to
start at 3 o'clock. The meeting was
closed by singing the W. A. hynrn
and repeating the prayers. Group 4
had charge of the recreational part
of the meeting. Mrs. L. Eyre and
Mrs. C. Snelling each conducted a
very interesting contest, after which
a dainty lunch was served.
GOLDIE GRAHAM
Funeral services for Goldie Gra-
ham, eon. 3, Stanley twp., who died
in his 85th year at his home Sunday
were held from the Ball and Mutch
funeral home, High St., Clinton,
Tuesday, at 2:80 p.m. The Rev. D.
J. Lane of St. Andrew's Presbyter-
ian Church, Clinton, officiated. In-
terment in Baird's cemetery. Pall-
bearers were John Pepper, Harvey
Taylor, Ken McCowan, Norman
Baird, Don 'Glen and Adam Stewart.
Born in Auburn a son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. ''Gilliam Graham, the
departed man moved to Stanley twp.
when a young- man and had resided
there ever since, as a farmer. He
was a member of St. Andrew's Pres-
byterian Church, Clinton. He was a
former member of the Stanley twp.
courier], and was a former trustee
on the school board of S.S. No. 10,
Stanley. At the time of his death he
was a director of the Hay Township
Fire Insurance •Company, a position
which he held for 33 consecutive
years, Surviving are his wife, the
former Marjorie McIver; two sons,
Melvin Graham, at home, and Jahn
Graham, Edmonton, Alta.; one daug-
hter, Nlrs. Fred '(Barbara) Robinson,
Toronto; one brother, Dr. Melvin
Graham, Ponoka, Alta,; one sister,
Mrs. James Broadfot, Seaforth, and
three grandchildren. One son, Wil-
liam, who was a member of the Can-
adian Army, was killed overseas in
the Second World War.
EGMONDVILLE
A successful hallowe'en social was
held in the basement of the church
on Tuesday evening under the aus-
pices of the YPU. A varied program
was put on consisting of judging the
costumes, instrumentals, readings,
solos and contests. There was
also an address and presenta-
tion front the choir to Mrs. E. Smith
who recently resigned after being
organist for over two years. The ad-
dress was read by Mrs. A. Forbes
and the presentation made by Mrs.
E. Stephenson.
Mr. Stuart N. Keyes of Orillia
spent the weekend with his another,
Mrs. Nelson Keyes.
Mr. and Mrs. Broadfoot of Wal-
ton spent Sunday with Mrs. Broad -
foot's sister, Mrs. Ivy Henderson.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Stephenson
and family visited on Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. J. Scotehmer, Bayfield.
The C.G.I.T. Willing Workers
niet in the vestry of Egmondville
United Church at 4:15 on Monday,
Nov. 2. After a cheery singsong of
rounds and choruses the following
worship service was conducted:
Hymn, What a Friend we have in
Jesus, scripture lesson, Matt. 5, and
Psalm 119. Mrs. W. E. Milroy, the
leader, gave a very inspirational talk
on the "Light of the World". Hymn
"Jesus bids us Shine", prayer and
the CGIT Purpose was recited. The
president, Phyllis Huisser conducted
the business period, Peggy MacLeod
read the minutes of the previous
meeting and the roll call was an-
swered by 14 girls. Margaret Wood
gave the treasurer's report. Christ -
MIS calendars were distributed for
sale, and plans were made for the
progressive supper. Rena MacKenzie
supervised the making of scrap
books and Dutch girls. The recrea-
tion was in charge of Bonnie Mac-
Leod. The meeting closed with Taps.
CONSTANCE
Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Clarke re-
turned home Tuesday afternoon aft-
er spending two weeks with Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence Pearson of Ithaca, N.
Y., and Mr. and Mrs. George Coates
of Rutherford, N.J.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Crerar and
family of Shakespeare spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Tack Medd.
Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Adams and
Gerald spent Friday with Mr, and
Mrs. Ernest Adams.
Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Lawson spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Johns, Tuckersmith.
Mr. George Leitch is at present
confined to bed. His many friends
wish him a speedy recovery.
Sincere sympathy is extended to
the family of the late Mrs. Owen
Flynn who passed away at the home
of her sons, Thomas and Leo on
Monday evening.
Mr. Ernest Adams, while taking
a walk through his farm on Sunday
morning, Nov. 1, picked a bouquet
of Marsh Marigolds.
George Dubs ,has installed a tele-
vision set,
Mr, and Mrs. Ephraim Clarke re-
turned on Tuesday after spending
two weeks in New York.