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SEAFORTIX, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FDBRUARY 11, 1954
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DUBLIN COUPLE TO
OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs, Wm, 3, O'Rourke,.
Dublin, will .be at home to their
friends from 3 to 5 p.m„ Feb. 16th
,on the occasion of their Golden
Wedding Anniversary,
They were married Feb. 16th,
1904, at St. Patrick's Church, Dub-
lin, by Rev. Father Noonan, the
bride being Teresa Roach, the young-
est daughter of the late Patrick
Roach anis Mary Dermody. Her eld-
est sister, Mrs. Roland Kennedy of
.Seaforth, will help •her to celebrate.
Mr. O'Rourke is the youngest son of
a family of eight children of the
late William O'Rourke and Bridget
Manning, of McKillop. His eldest
sister, Florence, is of St. Joseph's
Community, Toronto. High mass will
be celebrated at 9,30 a,m., Monday
in St. Patrick's Church, by Rev. Dr,
Ffoulkes. Mr. and Mrs. O'Rourke
were the first parishioners to be
married in St. Patrick's Church.
KOTYK—EISLER
A pretty doubiering wedding cer-
emony was solemnized in Egmond-
ville United Church on •Sat. Feb. 6,
when Marjorie Irene, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Eisler, of Sea -
forth, was united in marriage to Mr.
William Kotyk, only son of Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew Kotyk of Stratford.
Rev. W. E. Milroy officiated. The
guest pews were marked with long'
white tapers, evergreen and ribbon
and pink and white flowers decorat-
ed the front of the church. The bride
was given in snarriage:by her father.
Her wedding dress was white satin
with lace bodice, full nylon net skirt
with lace inserts and jacket of lace
with lily -point sleeves and pearl
beaded collar, Her floor -length veil
fell from a jewelled crown. She car-
ried a bouquet of red roses centred
with an orchid and tied with stream-
ers of white and red, with baby
" mums. She wore a 'bracelet worn by
her grandmother on her wedding
day. The matron of honor was Mrs.
Kenneth Chessell, sister of the bride,
who wore a floor-Iength taffeta
gown with lace top, nylon net skirt
and nylon net stole and brilliant trim
and headdress of matching flowers.
Her bouquet was of yellow carna-
tions centred with yellow roses. The
bridesmaid was Miss Helen Kotyk,
sister of the groom, whose gown was
blue taffeta with bodice of lace, and
the skirt of nylon net, lace bolero
with matching headdress of sequins.
Her flowers were pink carnations
centred with pink roses. The flower
girl was Vicki Chessell, niece of the
bride, in a yellow taffeta dress crin-
oline style with matching mittens
and flower headdress of yellow and
mauve. She carried yellow- and
mauve baby mums. The second
flower girl was Darlene Chessell;
niece of the bride, dressed in green
taffeta crinoline style, matching mit-
tens, and flower headdress of green
and pink flowers, and carried pink
and green baby mums.
William Eisler, brother of the
bride, was best man and the ushers
were Jack Eisler, brother of the
bride and Kenneth Chessell, brother-
in-law of the bride.
Miss Marion Lillie: was organist
and the soloist was Mrs. Ross Hamil-
ton who sang `Through the Years"
and "0 Perfect Love".
Dinner was served in the church
parlor by the ladies of the W. A.
The tables were beautifully decorat-
ed with spring flowers and ribbons
and centred with a three-tier wed-
ding cake, The bride's mother re-
ceived in a dress of midnight blue
with gold accessories and wore an
orchid corsage. The groom's mother
wore navy blue and white nylon with
navy accessories and an orchid cor-
sage. The sixty guests were from
Stratford, Dublin, Mitchell, Brod-
hagen, Vancouver, Kitchener and
.Seaforth.
The bride and groom left on a
honeymoon trip to Brantford, Tor-
onto and Niagara Falls, the bride
travelling in a navy blue suit, white
accessories and an orchid corsage.
HOME AND SCHOOL TO MEET
The Home and School Association
will hold its meeting on Tuesday,
Feb. 16 at 8:15 pan., in the public
school auditorium. It will be Mothers'
night with Mrs. Paul Brady, Mrs.
Clare Reith and Mrs. Milton Berger
as conveners. There will be a film
shown, "Who will Teaeh your
Child?" Please 'bring something for
the penny sale, Everyone welcome
and bring a friend.
North Side United Church
Rev, John Stinson, Minister.
10 a.m.—Church School and Ad-
ult Bible Class.
11 a.nt„ "The Recovery of Family
Life".
Jr. Congregation and Toddler's
Group.
7 p.m'., Service of Song. "The
Spiritual" by the Sr. Choir,
8.15 pan.—Y.P. Union.
EgmondvElle United Church
Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister.
Sunday, Feb, 14
10 a.m., Church School
11 a.m., Morning Worship, sub-
ject"Argument of the Lord".
7 p,ml, Evening Praise, subject,
"Caravanrng", Spealcer, Mr. George
Simons,
8:15 p.m., Young Peoples' meet-
ing.
Wednesday, I'eb, 17, at 7.80 pan,
Midweek service,
SEAFORTH POSTMASTER,
CHARLES P. SILLS, PASSES
Postmasterll sed
Charles P. Sills passed
away Tuesday morning in St, Jos-
eph's Hospital, London. He had not
been in the best of health since De-
cember but had been able to eontinue
his' duties until going to Stratford
hospital in January for treatment,
He had been in London over a week.
Mr. Sills had been postmaster of
Seaforth almost thirty years, since
Sept. 1, 1924, and his obliging good
humor makes his passing a very
personal loss to all in Seaforth and
surrounding district.
Born in Seaforth, son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Sills, he was
a graduate of .Seaforth schools and
an honor •graduate of Toronto Uni-
versity, holding the degree of B.A.
Sc., of 1912.
Mr. Sills was associated with his
father and brother in business for
many years. He was a playing mem-
ber of the old Seaforth Huron foot-
ball team as well as an •officer of the
club. He also won the much -coveted
"colors" at Toronto University
where he was manager of the asso-
ciation team.
When the war broke out Mr.
Sills enlisted as gunner in the 43rd
battery at Guelph and served twen-
ty-two months in France with this
unit, and was granted a commission
as lieutenant in the Canadian Field
Artillery in June, 1918, acting as
instructing officer until the armis-
tice, completing three years of ser-
vice.
After coming home he took an
aetive interest in the G.W.V.A., lat-
er the Canadian Legion, serving as
president of both organizations. He
was a member of the Knights of
Columbus and active in the work of
St. James' Church. He had been a
member of the Separate School
Board, the Hospital Board and at!
the time of his death was also a I
member •of Seaforth District High
School Board. He was a bowler and
curler and an ardent fisherman.
Besides his wife, the former Lucy
Eckert, he is survived by two sons'
and two daughters, Ronald, Osgoode'
Hall, Toronto; Mary Lou, IHieseia'
Hall, London; George and Ruth, at
home; two brothers, Frank S., Sea -
forth; Joseph, Baltimore, and one
sister, Mrs. A. J. Reynolds, Toronto.
The Box funeral home is in charge
of funeral arrangements. Funeral
will be under auspices of Canadian
Legion Branch 166.
Resting at the family residence,
High street, til Friday morning
when Requiem High Mass will be
.sung in St. James' Church at 10 a.m.
by Father •Weber, and interment
in St. James' cemetery.
CHRISTMAS SEAL FUND
NOW TOTALS $9,522.93
Receipts to date for Huron Coun-
ty Christmas Seal Campaign total
$9,522.93, which is about $400 bet-
ter than last year. The objective was
$10,000, Mrs. J. B. Russell, secre-
tary -treasurer states. About 12,500
letters were sent out and only one-
third responded by returning with
money. The campaign is still open for
any who wish to contribute.
The death toll from this disease
is the lowest it has ever been, but
the number of new cases being found
with T.B. is just as great. We must
continue to keep up this great cam-
paign in educating the populace os
they will avail themselves of the free
clinics for Xrays.
LEGION AUXILIARY
The regular meeting of the Sea -
forth Legion Ladies' Auxiliary was
held in the Legion Rooms Feb. 3rd
with Mrs. J. Taylor presiding. 28
members answered the roll call. The
minutes •of the previous meeting
were adopted as read. One applica-
tion for membership was presented
and passed. The initiation of 4 new
members followed. The financial re-
port was read by the treasurer. The
correspondence included thankyou
notes from sick members and a let-
ter from the Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs.
G. Eaton was then presented with a
Past Presidents Badge and lapel pin
for recognition of her services, she
made a fitting reply. Mystery box
was won by Mrs. 3, McGregor. The
euchre convenor, Mrs. W. Little re-
ported a successful euchre. A second
euchre to be held on Wed. 17th of
February. A vote of thanks was
moved to Mrs. H. Combos for donat-
ing all ladies' prizes at the last en -
ohne, It was decided to have a social
evening on Wed. March 10th and in-
vite Exeter and Hensall Auxiliaries.
A motion was made to invite Zone
•Commander Hall, to attend our next
meeting. The meeting closed in the
usualnnanner. Bingo was played and
lunch was served.
MRS. R. H. MOORLAND
Mrs, Richard H. Modeland, the
former Susan McConnell, died in
Toronto on !Monday in her 91st
year after a long illness. She was
born in Tuckersmith where she lived
all her life until going to live in Tor-
onto with her daughter in 1946. She
was a member of Egmondville Unit-
ed Church and a life -member of the
W.M.S. Surviving are one son, John
of Seaforth; one daughter, Mrs. R.
C. Henderson, Toronto, acrd two
grandchildren. The funeral will take
place from the G. A. Whitney fun-
eral home, .Seaforth, on Thursday at
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER
PLOWING SIDEWALKS'
Seaforth town eouncil held their
regular meeting on Monday evening
Important business included a pro- I
posal to plow sidewalks on Goderich,
St. and North Main St. All members1
were present and Mayor Dr. Mc-
Master presided,
!Councillor Close, chairman of the
Streets Committee, said the snow re-
moval had been a good job,
Councillor Christie asked about
plowing snow off at least one side-'
walk on Goderich St. and N. Main St.
Councillors mentioned the fatal
accident on a Mitchell street and
agreed the street committee should
look into the matter.
Councillor Crich said a new sir-
en would cost $432 or larger one
$803. The old siren has been re -1
moved from the tower. He had been
told if a siren were too high it could
not be heard properly,
Mayor McMaster proposed that
the firemen attend all large gather-
ings as fire guards.
Council agreed to buy four uni-
forms plus hate. The rink will pay
the firemen $2 a game
Grant of $40 was made to the Sal-
vation Army Home in London.
Council made a grant of $15 to
the Huron seed fair to be held at
Clinton.
Mayor McMaster said the town
had been invited to join the Cana-
dian Federation of Mayors. The I
federation intends to meet in Ottawa
to ask the Canadian government to '
relieve the municipalities of pay-
ment of the ten percent sales tax.
A bylaw to raise $95,000 for the
proposed sewage system and disposal
plant was given two readings. The
mayor said a petition signed by 72
persons had been sent to the board
in connection with the bylaw. The
board will be invited to hold an open
hearing here, if it wishes.
Councillor Sharp introduced a dis-
cussion on building a new court
house for the Bounty. He understood
the federation of Agriculture felt
the present site was unsuitable, espe-
cially to provide parking facilities i
in the near future, and suggested
that some other site- in Goderich
should be chosen.
Reeve Scoins said his own •opinion
was that the court ]rouse should be
built in Clinton.
MRS. DAVID H. STEWART I
A former Seaforth resident passed
away in Toronto, Mrs. David H.
Stewart, on Sunday in her 80th year.
For many years she was a resident'
of Seaforth where her late husband
conducted a butcher business. Sur-
viving are four daughters, Mrs. Ha-
zel Plant, Ottawa; Mrs, Harold Dunn
(Erie), Boston; rs. A. F. Allan
'(Jean), Toronto, and Mrs. E. G. Mc-
Intyre (Margaret), San Juan, Puerto
Rica. One son George and a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Edna Umbach, predeceased
her. Thefuneralwas conducted by
Rev. D. Glenn Campbell of First
Presbyterian Church at the Box
funeral home on Tuesday afternoon
with burial in Maitlandbank comet -
cry. The pallbearers were M.
ANNUAL MEETING OF
LIBRARY BOARD
Annual meeting of the Carnegie
Library Board was held on Monday,
8th. The board reviewed the events
og the past year and found it quite
progressive. When the new wiring
was installed it was felt that it
should almost complete a series•of I
projects carried out over the past
four years. These have included new
steps, repair of roof, painting of ex-
terior, and landscaping, and several
smaller plans.
Miss Thompson, the librarian re-
ported an increase of 1442 in circu-
lation of which 1210 were juveniles.
This seemed to be a healthy sign
that the younger members of the
community are taking advantage of
the facilities available. Seaforth has
a library second to none in this dis-
trict and should be used by the pub -
lie, The election of officers followed,
Miss Mabel Turnbull, Chairman;
F. C. J. Sills, Sec.-Treas. Other board
members: Mrs, Alice McConnell,
Miss S. I. McLean, Mrs, 0. E. Smith,
Rev, D. G, Campbell, Mr. Wm, Hart,
Mrs. Elva Ellis, Miss G. Thompson,
Librarian.
HOSPITAL AID MEETS
The president, Mrs, Ed Smith, pre-
sided for the regular meeting of
Hospital Auxiliary on Tuesday
evening at nurses' residence. Three
members of Kippen Institute were
present and presented 2 quilts to
hospital. Reports of games festival
were most encouraging and the fest-
ival will continue until end of Feb-
ruary. The date for penny sale was
set for April 10th at K'ing's store.
The stove for kitchen was purchased
by auxiliary. The mystery box was
won by Mrs. Helen McKindsey. A
dainty lunch was served at close of
the meeting.
KIPPEN
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dickert and
Merle and Mr. Murray Tyndall visit-
ed on Sunday wrath Mr. Dickert's
mother, Mrs. J. Dickert in Clifford.
We are sorry to report Mr. Nor-
man Long is confined to his bed
wit13 an attack of influenza.
Miss Marilyn Mousseau spent the
weekend with her friend Miss Carol
Kading near Grand Bend.
We are sorry to report Mrs. Elston
Dowson is confined to Scott Mem-
orial Hospital in Seaforth.
Mrs. Priestap of Mitchell visited
on Friday with her father Mr. Robt.
Thomson.
Miss Donna 11'c'Bride, nurse -in-
training at Stratford 4enena1 Hos-
pital, spent the weekend with her
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MERRY MAIDENS GARDEN CLUB
j Although the winter's winds and
snow are still here, now is the time
to join the Merry Maiden's Garden
Club for 1954. Last year the 42
girls who joined ail satisfactorily
completed the project. We are
pleased with the work our girls have
clone in their own gardens, Achieve-
ment Day at Clinton, and London
Exeter, and Seaforth Fairs as well
as representing Huron County at
Guelph.
Since the garden program is a
three-year cycle besides growing a
garden to supply ve etables for the
family and planting lowers to beau-
tify the home surroundings the girls
will be studying methods of storage
for their vegetables.
The first meeting will be for all
interested in home beautification as
well as the Merry Maiden Club Mem-
bers and will be held in the auditor-
ium of the Seaforth District High
School on the evening of March 8
when an educational lecture of col-
ored slides of interest to home gar-
deners will be shown by the Down-
ham Nursery along with other num-
bers, All applications to join the
club must reach Mrs. W. Haugh,
Brucefield, before Feb. 20.
parents, rvtr, ana Tors, aiim aso-
Bride.
• We are pleased to report Master
Douglas McBeath seven year old son.
of Mr. and Mrs. Alec McBeath is im-
proving nicely following his recent
operation.
• We are sorry to report Mr. Eddie
McBride is confined to his bed with
illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jaques and
family of Hensall were Sunday vis-
itors with Mr. and Mrs. A. Gack-
lar; H. E. Smith, Chester Henderson, stetter.
Wm. Smith Jr., Russell H. Sproat W. I. EUCHRE
and J. A. Westeott.
Winners of the W. h euchre on
Friday night were: Ladies' 1st, Mrs
FATHER AND SON BANQUET
One hundred and forty attended
the Father and Son banquet spon-
sored by the Men's Club •of First
Presbyterian Church, Tuesday even-
ing, Fred E. Willis was chairman.
Rev. D. G. Campbell •proposed a
toast to the sons to which Paul Mc-
Master replied, Singing was led by
Dave Stewart accompanied by S. 3.
Smith. A number of films on sports
were enjoyed. Dinner was served by
Mrs. Wilfred Coleman's group of the.
Ladies' Aid. They were thanked by
Douglas Scott.
EGMONDVILLE
Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Milroy were
in London on Monday calling on
Mrs. John Wood, who has been a
polio patient in Victoria hospital
since last August. We are pleased to
hear that she is making some im-
provement.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hay spent last
Sunday afternoon with their son
Lorne and family at FTensall.
Mr. and Mrs, Lee McConnell and
daughter Barbara of Varna visited
on Stinday with Mr. and Mrs. Elmore
Stephenson and family.
Miss Alice Watson and Miss Ione
Watson, students at Stratford Nor-
mal, are teaching this week at Eg-
mondville school.
A play "Mamma's Baby Boy" will
be put on Tuesday, Feb. 16th in Eg-
enondville Church by the Junior Far-
mers under auspices of C.G.I.T.cl
A crokine party for sox and
shoes for Korea was held in Egmond-
villa Sunday School room on 'Tues-
day evening. Musical numbers were
given by Carl, Udy and Edward,
three young new 'Canadians. The
small children were entertained 6n
the Vestry with films. Ninety pairs
of sox; thirty-five pairs of shoes,
several pieces of baby clothes and
liberal money donations were receiv-
ed. Prizes were won by Mrs, Ward-
en Haney, Mt. James Hay Mrs. StanJackson, and Mr. Udy. Older child -
rens prizes went to Sandra McGon-
'Igle, Glen Coutts, Ann McLean and
Ronald Eyre. Lunch was served, The
committee in charge of the event
2 pm.,pm.,Rev. W. E. Milroy officiat- • was Mr, and Mrs. Elmore Stephen-
ing, Burial will be in Maitlandbank son, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon McGonigle
cemetery. and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Boyce.
Robert Campbell; lone hands, Mrs.
Robt. Campbell; consolation, Mrs.
Raymond Townsend. Men's lst, Ar-
,thur Finlayson; lone hands, Alden
Crich; consolation, Arthur Varley.
Lucicy lunch ticket, Mrs. Earl Pap-
p]c. There were about 35 tables.
Murdocks orchestra furnished the
dance music.
REBEKAHS SPONSOR EUCHRE
A euchre was sponsored by Edel-
weiss Rebekah Lodge in aid of the
Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Helen Mc-
Clure was Mistress of ceremonies.
Winners at euchre were: Ladies' 1st,
Mrs. Wm. Kelly; lone hands, Mas.
Robt, McClure; consolation, Miss.
Pearl Patterson. Gents lst, John
Bach; lone hands, Percy Little; con-
solation, Don McLean. Twenty tables
took part and $35 was realized,
SNAPPY SEAFORTHETTES
The members of the Snappy Sea-
forthettes met at the hone of our
leader, Mrs. W, Haugh, on Satur-
day, Feb. 5, for our 5th meeting.
We opened by singing "Frosty the
Snowman". The roll call was answer-
ed by how td wash woollens. The
minutes of the last meeting were
read and adopted. We discussed how
we are going to make the covers for
our books. Anne Haugh spoke on the
care of teeth, Mary Whyte talked .on
.feet and legs, Muriel Dale discussed
care of stockings while Joyce Jowitt
spoke on the care of shoes. Mrs.
Haugh showed us many samples of
sewing sleeves, buttonholes etc, Mrs,
Whyte taught how to sew on a patch
and an overlapping seam, A potluck
supper served by Mrs. Haugh and
Anne was enjoyed by all. After sup-
per the sixth meeting commenced,
We opened with "The more we
get together". The roll call was an-
swered by one correct posture habit
that we were practicing. Mary
Broadfoot showed how to mark a
skirt with a skirt -marker. Mrs.
Haugh spoke on buying clothes,
looked at labels, seams, etc. We look-
ed through a national sample book
and discussed some new materials.
Home assignments were finish
samples, finish slip and camisole,
keep record book up to date. The
meeting was then adjourned.
DUBLIN
A very successful euchre and so-
cial evening was held in the parish
hall, Dublin, on Friday evening when
36 tables of progressive euchre were
played. Mr. Wilfred O'Rourke, Miss
Marie Maloney, Mr. Edward Melady
were the prize winners. After lunch
was served by the ladies of the Altar
Society, dancing was enjoyed for
several hours to the music of Mus-
lin's Orchestra of Stratford. Mr. and
Mrs, Tont Murray won the spot
dance prize.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Nicholson of
London with Mr. and Mrs. James
Krauskopf.
I Mr. Bill Evans, Toronto, and Mrs.
!Jack Cleary, London, with Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Evans.
' Mrs. Tom Morris and Ann with
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Malone, Wind-
sor.
! Mrs, John Holland Sr., Mr. Watt.
Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Melady
and Mr. Gerald Holland attended the
Ilolland-Joyce wedding at Windsor
on Saturday.
Mr. James McQuaid with Mr. and
Mrs. Frank McQuaid, Windsor.
Miss Monica Byrne with Mr. and
Mrs. Peter Dill, Detroit.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dill and children
with Mr. and Mr's. Ralph Dill, Strat-
ford.
Mr, and Mrs. Michael Nagle and
Marie with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard
Nagle, Stratford,
Mr. Duncanson gave a splendid top-
ic and Miss Shirley Wallace played
an instrumental. The meeting dos-
ed with a hymn and prayer.
Miss Caroline Walker and Miss
Helen Lomond. London, spent the
weekend with their parents.
The February meeting of the Wo-
• men's Missionary Society was held
at the home of Mrs. Edgar Allen,
Mitchell. Mrs. T. Laing presided and
led in devotions, The roll call was
answered by thirteen members. Sev-
eral visitors also were present. The
topic "Lamps of the Sanctuary" was
!taken by Mrs. W. Harper. The offer-
ing was received and Mrs. Sorsdahl
led in prayer. A portion of the study
book was taken by five members.
Mrs. T. L. Scott read the chapter
"Cheer along the Way" and a duett
on the Indian Schools entitled "Is it
worthwhile" by Mrs. Sorsdahl, Mrs.
Houghton, Mrs. T. Scott and Mrs.
J. Waileee. An honorary Life Mem-
bership certificate was presented to
Mrs. Allen by Mrs. Duncanson and
Mrs, T. Scott. The meeting closed
with prayer by Mrs. T. L. Scott.
The funeral of the late Mr. John
Hay, who passed away at his home
in Mitchell, on Sunday, January 31,
was held on Wednesday and was
largely attended by friends and re-
relatives from this district.
CROMARTY
Miss Marguerite Dancanson, Tor-
onto, spent the weekend with her
parents at the manse.
Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay McKellar
visited, on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Will Miller.
Mr. and Mrs. Mac Hodgert and
children, Thames Road, visited on
Sunday with her grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. David Gardiner.
Mr. and Mrs. B. 0, McDonald,
Ruth and Joyce, Georgetown were
Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs.
John Wallace.
Mr. Jas. Howe and Alice visited
on Sunday with friends at Bayfield.
The YPS meeting was held on Sun-
day evening with Miss Alice •Sorsdahl
presiding. The minutes of the last
meeting were read by Miss Wilma
Harper. Scripture lesson by Jimmy
Chappel, Mr. Duncanson led in pray-
er and Miss Jay Vivian read a story.
VARNA
Mr. and Mrs, Russell Erratt and
Mr. and Mrs. Roy McBride returned
home Sunday from a trip to Florida.
I Come and learn how to "improve
your lawns and surroundings by see-
ing the film "Home Beautification"
on Thursday, April 1 at 8.15 p.rn. in
the Varna Twp. Hall, sponsored by
the Varna W. A.
The Junior Farmers of Seaforth
are putting on their play in the twp.
hall on Monday evening next.
j Mr. John Harnwell of Goderich is
visiting in the village this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Anson Coleman and
Mr. and Mrs, Wilmer Reid are spend-
ing a few weeks in Florida.
Mr, Geo. Johnston visited with
, friends in London last week.
HENSALL
Mrs. Stratton of Lucan visited
1 last week with her mother, Mrs.
Minnie Sangster.
Mrs, Doc Cameron underwent an
operation in Scott Memorial Hospit-
al, Seaforth, on Tuesday.
Miss Betty Mickle, nurse -in -train-
ing at Victoria Hospital, London,
visited Iast week with her parents,
Mr, and Mr's. E, L. Mickle.
Miss Shirley Chapman, nurse -in -
training at Victoria Hospital, London
visited recently with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Chapman,
Miss Elaine Beer is spending a
week with her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Beer, prior to leaving for Ber-
muda where she has accepted a posi-
tion there.
Mr, and Mrs. M. Willert and clang-
liter of Exeter were recent visitors
with Mrs, Willert's mother, Mrs. An-
nie Saundereock,
Mrs. Edna Corbett of Exeter visit-
ed over the weekend with her son -in -
id'» and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. Har-
old Parker.
Miss Ann Hildebrandt of London
visited this week with her mother,
Mrs. Mary Hildebrandt and Mande.
A number of girl friends met at
the home of Misses -Betty and Jean
Armstrong on Friday evening in
honor of Miss Elaine Beer who is
leaving next week for Bermuda, Dur-
ing the evening Elaine was presented
with a gift. • Refreshments were
served and a social tince spent.