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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1950-04-20, Page 1The Seaforth New HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SDRIlDS, VOL 73, No, 15 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1950 SI a year FURTHERDONATIONS COMMUNITY ENTRE Ex Residents — Arnold Turnbull, London, ling„ $10.00; :Ann Mac- Leod, Detroit, $10.00; Evan Rennie, Kirkland Lake, $2.00; John Denni- son, enni- sDetroit, ()i e, $5.00; Warren Ament, SEAFORTH NATIVE DIES AT VANCOUVER IThe death occurred in Vancouver, B.C., on April 10, 1950, of Marion Beatrice Pickard, of 2480 W. Broad- way, in her 70th year. She is sur- vived by three daughters, Mrs. R. A. Brown, Mrs. R. Mackay, Mrs. Si. Mitchell, Vancouver• four sons, Wil- liam of Ghilliwack; John and Gordon Vancouver; Edward, (Seattle; Gordon, grandchildren, 2 brothers, Clarence Scott, Victoria, and Roy Scott, Kam- loops. Funeral was held Wednesday, April 12th at 3 p.m. from tate T. Ed- wards Funeral Chapel, Rev. A. W. MacIntosh. officiating. Interment in Ocean View Burial Park. She was formerly Miss Marian Beatrice ;Scott, daughter of the late 'ScottSBos, infthe muical Seafo ths''andPattof end- ed high school here before going `West. Her husband the late Walter Pr. co Pickard, pioneer Seaforth merchant. n of the late • ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Shannon, Seaforth, wish to announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Audery Jean, to Robert Stanley; son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Morey of Mitchell. The wedding to take place quietly in. May. ALBERTA. COAL The Cream of the Drumheller District Reading Hard. Coal Briquets Blue Coal — Nut or Stove E. L. B O X PHONE 43 ST. COLUMBAN 'C.W.L. HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the St. Go- luntban sub -division of the :Catholic Woinens' League was held in the chattel with the president, Mrs. Mor- ris to the chair, The meeting opened with prayer after which the minutes were read and adopted, :Correspond- ence was road which included "thank you" cards fioni sick members for treats received, also letters which were discussed. A. review of the year's work as enors in- dtdatveeltticaerysusuccent essful One hundred and seven members were reported having paid fees. A "Day of Recollection" was observed on May 8th by members. Cancelled stamps, literature, pictures and books were sent to missions. Successful grade 8 pupils in the parish were presented with pins. A book of fiction was pre- sented to each Separate School. Visits were made to sick members and treats sent at Xmas and through- out the year. Members were remem- bered at time of death with a spirit- ual bouquet. A Mass was offered each month for living and deceased members. Boxes of clothing were sent to the Jesuit Fathers in Toronto for European relief. An offering was made for flowers at Xmas and Easter. Laundering of the altar lin- ens was paid for throughout the year. Two delegates were sent to the Con- vention in Stratford' and Chatham. Rev. F. J. O'Drowski was remem- bered with a gift at Xmas. ;Seventy- five dollars wes given to Rev. Wm. Morris, on the occession of his First Solemn" Mass. (Donations were sent to Scarboro (Foreign Missions, Sisters of Service, Byron Chapel, and Hos- pital Fund. Fr. Flannery's School of ;Ohrist and the Sacred Heart Radio }program, Precious Blood Sisters at Winnipeg, s 1 g and Schblarship Funcl, Our Ladies' Mis- sionaries, Beck Memorial Sanatori- um and The Priests' Fund. Magazine convenor reported thir- teen subscriptions with forty-one readers, and Purgatorial ISociety, one hundred and eight members. The treasurer's report showed a balance of $73.27. with all National, Provincial and diocesan obligations having been met. Rev. Fr. O'Drowski then spoke to the members on their work, and thanked them for the assistance given hint. The nominating Committee then named the. 1950 officers as follows: Spiritual Adviser, Rev. F. J. 0'- Drowski; past pres., Mrs. J. A. Mur- phy; pres., Mrs. Thos. Morris; lst vice pres., Alecia :Coyne; 2nd vice pres., Mrs. Wm. Ryan; 8rd vice pres. Mrs. John Moylan; treasurer, Mrs. Sohn Mclvor; corr. see'y, Mrs. Maur- ice. Melady; res. sec'y. Mrs. Gordon Staples. Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes 11 a.m., Worship: Sermon Sub- ject "Poverty vs Riches" First in the series on the Beatitudes. 11:30 a.m., Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., Worship: Sermon Sub- ject, "The Prince of Orators". A cordial. welcome to all. St. Thomas' Church Sunday :Scheel, 10 o'clock. -Morning Prayer, 11 o'clock. St. Mary's, Dublin, 2 p.m. St. Thomas' Evensong at 7 p.m. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,-B.D. 10 a.m.,- Sunday School 11 a.m., Mr. C. C. Hodgins, Strat- ford. 7 p.m,, " A Sabbath Day's Jour- ney." McKillop Charge :Service will be at Duff's Sunday, April 23rd at 2:30. Rev. D. A. Mac- Millan will' be the speaker. Sunday School at Cavan Church at 1 o'clock. RED CROSS FUND STILL NEEDS $200,00 The Red Cross campaign is $200 short of its quota. It has been brought to the attention of the Red Cross Chairman that some people have not been canvassed, Anybody wishing still to contribute to the Red 'Cross will they kindly contact the Rev. T, Dale Jones at 57, ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING OF REBEKAHS The Annual Districts meeting of the Rebekah Lodges of District No. 29 was held in the L.O.L. hall on the afternoon of April 12 with D.A.P. Ethel Boyce, ,presiding. -Routine busi- ness was dealt with and Mrs. Mabel Nickerson of Clinton was nominated as the in -coming D.D.P. A program was enjoyed after the completion of business with each Lodge contribu- ting a number. A delicious lunch was served by the social committee and the Seaforth Lodge. The regular meeting of the Seaforth Lodge was Held in the evening with a good at- PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS '.Holidays are over and school has begun. Mr. ;Mulford has organized a boys' and a girls' softball team. The junior and senior Glee Club is practicing to compete in the festival in Goderich next Wednesday, April 26th. We are glad to see Eric Eaton back to school after an albsence of two months since his accident. In connection with the hockey games held last week, Bruce McFad- den was interviewed by CKNX on a sports broadcast. absent There are still a few pupils from school with measles. On April 18, the boys from room one cleaned up the front walk and lawn. Now we must clean up the yard. From where do all these papers, bottles and tins come? tendance. A penny sale was held after the meeting and a social hour GRANDDAUGHTER DiES PRESENTATION TO MR. AND MRS, LORNE HAY On Tuesday. evening of last week a number of neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hay and presented then with a wall mirror prior to their departure from the neighborhood, lhir. Jack MacKay read the address and Mr. Orval Cooper made the presentation then all joined in singing "For They are jolly Good Fellows", During the evening cards were enjoyed after which a dainty lunch was served. The address was as follows: It was with deep regret we learned of your intended departure from our community. We have enjoyed your friendly neighbourliness your warm hospitality and your readiness to lend a Helping hand in time of heed. It would have pleased us if you would have seen fit to remain among us, but since you have chosen otherwise, we take this opportunity of presents! ing you with this gift as a token of our esteem. Wishing you sucess, ! health and happiness in your new home. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbours. enjoyed. The next regular meetitig will he held in the newly decorated i.O:O.F. Hall on Monday, April 24 at 8 o'clock. It is hoped there will be a good attendance as this will be an important meeting. "COMMODORES" WELL RECEIVED AT CONCERT McDONNELL—MURRAY A quiet spring wedding took place in Sacred Heart Church, Kitchener, on Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock when Julia Kathleen, daughter of Mrs. James Murray of Seaforth, and the late .Mr.. Murray; was united in marriage to Mr. Wilfred Joseph Mc - Dorrell of West (Montrose, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Mc- Donnell, formerly of Mitchell. Rev. Raymond Golubski, C.R., performed the ceremony. The bride, wearing a navvy (blue suit with gray accessories, was attended .by her sister, Miss Mary Mirray, Stratford, dressed in a gray suit with navy blue accessor- ies. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Edward McDonnell, Kitchener. On their return from a short wedding trip the couple will re- side at R.R.1,IMontrose. HIGH SCHOOL,TOPICS During the Easter, holidays the stage was redecorated. It was paint- ed inside the shell. New drapes have been ordered by the Board of Educa- tion for the wall inside the shell. A new: telephone system was in- stalled by the teachers connecting some of the rooms. The switchboard was put in the school office. It is former army equipment. In assembly Tuesday morning,. April 18, Gwendolyn Christie and Marlon. Chamberlain entertained the school with two duets. Mr. Plumsteel informed the pupils that a shield will be donated to .the. (pupil in each grade with the highest average. The pupil with the highest average in the school will be given a Bothart Cedar Chest for a girl, or a desk for the boy. Help the students' council, buy a "Digest" subscription. At Northside United Church last Thursday night a crowd of people again welcomed back to this town that famous male quartette known as the "Commodores" featured art- ists on the Toronto Star's good iim- sie concert, Rev. Mr. MacMillan in- troduced the quartette which includ- ed Harvard Redick as first tenor, Carl Tapscott, second tenor, and who is also their music arranger; John Bingham, baritone, and Donald Parrish as bass and who acts as master of ceremonies. Each man is a soloist in his own right, During the program, Donald Parrish, singing solo, rendered some beautiful classi- cal selections while Harvard Redick T sang some beautiful hymns. Leo Lighter, who is the group ac- companist, also played piano solos during the programme. As a quar- tette they sang many favorite negro spirituals, English Folk songs, west- ern ballads and Irish songs. ' I The Commodores were sponsored by the Adult Fellowship group and the chair under the leadership of James • Stewart with I. B. Jamieson at the organ sang several numbers preceding the program. It is hoped that at some future elate we may again hear the Comma - AT ANCASTER Word was received in Seaforth on Thursday, that Barbara Joan Smith, of Ancaster, had died there in her ninth year. She was born in Hamil- ton, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 0. G.Smith, her mother being the form- er Mary Ring, R.N., of Seaforth. Surviving besides her parents are a brothers Frank, age 0, and her ma- ternal grandmother, Mrs. W. D. Manson, Egmondville. The funeral was held on Saturday with Rev. Mr. Donahue of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Mrs. F. Kling, aunt of. the deceased sang "Someone is Call- ing" during the service. The funeral was largely attended. There were many beautiful floral tributes. In- terment was made in the Presbyter- ian cemetery, Ancaster. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Manson, Egmondville, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kling and Mari- lyn, of Seaforth, attended the funer- al. LIBRARY BOARD MEETS At the regular monthly meeting of the Seaforth Public Library Board held in the library, Monday evening, Miss Mabel 'Turnbull, chairman of the Board and Miss Alice Daly gave reports of the proceedings at the Li- brary Trustees Institute held.10 Lon- don recently. Plane dos: the improve- ment of the Library was the topic of an interesting discussion whish con - eluded the meeting, WILLIAM W. SMITH A highly respected resident of Seaforth passed away on Friday in the person of William Whiteworth Smith, 71, Mr.Smith was a faithful member of St. Thomas'Church. He suffered a stroke and was i11 only one day prior to his death. He was born in Warwickshire, England, and was married in Coventry, England, on Dec. 25th, 1900, to Florence Rea who died in 1947. Surviving" are one daughter, Miss Annie Smith at home, and an adopted son, Jack Hockton, Plattsville. Mr. :Smith came to Canada in 1903, and was a veteran of the First World War, hav- ing served with the 161st Battalion from 1916 'to 1918. The funeral took place on Monday at St. Thomas' Church of England at 2:00 pa . The funeral was under the auspices of the Canadian Legion, Branch No, 156, with the chaplain, Rev. T. Dale Jones officiating. Pall- bearers were C. P. Sills, John Earle, Burton 0. Muir, Thos. Beattie Geo. Eaton and J. M. McMillan. A ougler from the 1l.C.A,3F. Radar School at Clinton sounded the 'Last Post and soldiers of the First World War marched past paying theirlast re- spects, Interment was in Maitland - bank cemetery. WALTON Frank J. Walters, of Embro, has bought the farm of Mr. Pat Quinn on the,9th con. of Morris township. Mr. Quinn and family are moving to .Sea - forth, where he has bought Mr. Quigley's house. Mrs. Charles Pauli, Stratford,'. spent the Easter holidays at the home of Mrs. W. J. Humphries. The Play "Raggedy Nan", will be in the Walton hall, Friday, April 21, under the Guild and W. A. of St. 1 George's Church, Walton. Caine and enjoy a good time. On Saturday, April 15 the organiz- ation meetin for "meat in the doves. - I menu" was held at the home of Mrs. Holman. There are nine members LAST DANCE OF SEASON ! participating in this club unit. The H ELD BY INSTITUTE election of officers was held. It was moved by Flora Turnbull and second- IThe Seaforth W. I. held their last ed by Doris Stevens that Leona John- sten be president: It was moved isle euchre and dance of the season in Leona Johnston and seconded by Cardno's hall on Tuesday „evening Flora Turnbull, that Doris Stevens with thirty tables for cards. Those be secretary -treasurer. It was moved winning prizes were: ladies most that Edna Martin be the Brussels games, .Mrs. Athur Finlayson; lone Press Reporter, and Marilyn Bolger, hands, Mrs. Stewart Dolmage; con- the Seaforth Press Reporter. It was solation, Mrs. Warden Haney. Men's decided to make the covers of our games, Mrs. Arthur Finlayson; lone record books white. The girls then hands, Barney Hildebrand; consola- assembled in the kitchen where they tion, James Turnbull; lucky lunch each helped prepare the "liver dish"; prize, Mrs. Alex Pepper. Mrs. Lorne when the "liver dish" was cooking Carter and Mrs. Alex Pepper were the girls read the requirements of in charge of the lunch. Music for the club and notes on dishwashing. dancing was supplied by Murdock's ],Mrs. Holman read "Choosing. Foods orchestra. I for Health". For our home assign- ; ment we are to make a list of foods -that contain perfect protein Each 6y WM. ROGERS &SON IIN,ORCI, 11{V 1,I{Alf We are now showing the new WM. ROGERS & SON pattern "APRIL". If you have not already seen it we will be pleased to show it to you — call in soon won't you? You'll find APRIL a refreshingly different pattern and at a price designed to meet your pocket book. A forty-five piece service , for eight in the entirely different "PACKAWAY CHEST" costs only $41.95. Special Introductory Offer APRIL BUFFET FORK (Small cold Meat Fork only 49c (IET YOURS WHILE THEY LAST SA V AU(.2 S Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairing mann, Betty Campbell and Hello Pryce. A solo, "Jesus Loves the little ; Children" was sung by Itis Byer - mann and a duet "My Jesus I Love Thee", by Joan and Lois Ann Som- erville. SPORT SHORTS At the Athletic meeting' on Mon- day night the softball team decided to run the team separate from the Athletic Association this year. The new coach i5 expected to be chosen this week' and another meeting wili be calked .as soon as this is done. RED CROSS NOTES The Red Cross workroom at the Library will be open on Friday next the 28th from 2:30 p.rn. 11,17311 the ladies please note anti brine• in their finished layettes and knitting on that date. Ourquota of work must be for- warded to Toronto' early next month. Parcels brought into town before that date can be left at St, Thomas Rector/. NIRS. JEAN SUTHERLAND Wide spread regret was caused Tuesday night when it -became known that Jean Carnochan Dickson, widow of A. D. Sutherland had passed away. Mrs. (Sutherland had been in poor health for the past ten years, and had been confined to her bed for the past three years. Born in Seaforth, daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dickson, she spent all her life, ex- cept her days of schooling, in Sea - forth. When her health permitted she was active in Red Cross work. She was a member of First Presby- terian 'Church. Surviving are one son, W. C. Sutherland, Seaforth; one ondaughter, Mrs. George Elliott, Tor - to. Her husband died in 1937. She is also survived by one 'brother, S. A. Dickson, Edmonton; three sisters, Mrs. 5. D. Jones, Mrs. W. M. Corbett, Edmonton, and Mrs. E. A. Corbett, Toronto. The funeral will take place on 'Friday at 2 p.m. from G. A. Whitney -funeral chapel with the Rev. D. Glenn Campbell officiating. I girl tasted the "liver dish" and most ' of the girls who didn't like liver be- fore liked this dish. The next meet- ing is to be held on Saturday, April 22 at Mrs. Humphries. HARRY MARTIN The death occurred about 5:30 a.m, Wednesday morning of Mr. Harry Martin following two month's illness. Mr. Martin, who was 85 years of age had resided in Seaforth for many years. He was :born at St, Hel- ens, He was predeceased by his wife, the former Elizabeth Hallet. One brother in Owen Sound survives. The funeral will take place on Fri - clay, April 21, at 3.45 p.m., from his late residence, Miil St, Rev. A. W. Gardiner of Egmondville United :Church will officiate. •Interment will be in Maitlandbank cemetery. EGMONDVILLE IIVirs, John MoGregor and Mrs. Winston Workman were in Detroit last week attending the Crocker — Waldecker wedding at St. Cecilia Chtireli. They remained for the week visiting with friends. Miss Jessie Finlayson has returned to Lorne Park WINTHROP Those here for the funeral of Mrs. R. K. McFarlane were Mrs. I. Watt, Chateauguay Basin, Que. Mr. H. M. Tennant and Mr. and v4Irs. Allan aths gave an interesting reading. .lfrs. Economics and Health, Mrs. •Shnray: laneiland Lloyd o'f Almo tc; avid Misr R. Adams of Constance recited a very Historical Research. Mrs. 3. Pater - W. Craw, Toronto' Mr. and Mrs. touching poem on Temperance. Mrs. son: Citizenship and Education, Mrs. Robert Tennant, Lambeth, Ont., Mr. (Rev,) Tavener, Holmesvnlle, gave a A. E. Munn: Agriculture and Cana - and Mrs. Stanley King, Stratford; flue address oonmt ssionaryn work. n the d`atvin ddustrias,DMrs, iP pke;9oc al ub- Nettie Kearney, Beatrice Dow, Mr. trio " R v and Mrs. Mark Clark, Earl Dow, Cromarty; 'Miss Christine Dickson Brussels; Mrs. Clara Smith, Mn. and Mrs. Thomas Miller, Listowel' Mr. and Mrs, Carson Allen, Guelph;'Mrs. H, Fritz; 'Mr. and Mrs, Frank Cle- land, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Cliff Mal - penny, Listowel; (Rev. C. W. Down, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Mel. Nichol and fam- ily of Stratford; Miss Edith Bien - shard, Fordwich; Mr. and Mrs. Ger- ald Watson of Walton, spent Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Blanchard. Mar. and (NIrs. Harvey McClure and family of Walton visited with .Mr. and Mrs. John McClure, Mrs. Andrew Montgomery . of Brantford; Miss (Shirley Montgomery of London, spent the weekend at their home, LONDESBORO Mn. and Mrs. Frank Roberton, Sea - forth, with the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Nott. Mr. Howard Brunsdon, Mrs. C. Dickson and Paul, Clinton, spent a' shot time with the former's mother, Mrs. W. T. Brunsdon. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Pipe and fancily, Brussels, visited with Mrs. Pipe's parents, Mr. and Mrs. lid. Pollard. • Mr. W. E. Manning delivered a fine "Shorthorn" bull on Monday to Mr. Ambrose Mecham, Michigan. Mr. Manning trucked the animal to Port Huron on Monday. Miss Martha Leiper is spending a few clays with Mrs. J. D. Melville. Mr. Eddy Webb, Toronto, visited with Inc sister, Mr. and llr. J. H. Shobbrook, Sunday. Mr. Shobbrook is quite ill having suffered a paralytic stroke recently. The W.M.S. Easter Thankoffering meeting was held in the basement of the church on Thursday, Apri] 1<lth with a good attendance. The presi- dent, Mrs. F. Tamblyn, presiding. read the opening introduction follow- ed by a hymn and the Lord's Prayer in unison. Business was then taken up. Minutes and "thankyou" cards Iwere read. Mrs. Fangrad was chosen as delegate to the W.M.S. Silver An- niversary o gavef the Oa nrtareadioing St.on ChChurchrist, Miss Young - ian Stewardship. Mrs. Fangrad, lead- er of group 3, then took charge of the program in the Missionary Monthly. Quite a number from the Burns' and Constance Auxiliaries were present and assisted with the program. Mrs. Ernest Knox of Burns .HENSALL Hensall Institute .lits. Beer ]'Resided at the inonthl meeting of Ilensakl Institute (the :tu- nnel meeting: held in the Le lois Rooms, on Wednesday night, April 12th. The Ode, the Creed and the Lord's Prayer opened the meeting. The roll call "Ideas for keeping fruits or vegetables other than tan- nin' brought a splendid response from the members. The annual mem- bership fees were received. The out- standing feature was the illustrated travelogue presented by Mr. and Mrs. M. Drysdale. who told many in- teresting incidents referring to their recent trip to Florida. Minutes read. The secretary read "thank -you" let- ters from Mrs. Norniinton, Miss Ellis, Mrs. Goodwin. Mrs. B. Edwards and Mrs. J. McAllister. The following letter was read by the secretary. March 23. Dear Miss Luker: We are thrilled with your wonder- ful gift to Sick Children's Hospital -- 13 beautiful quilts. They are so well made and attractive, you are to be congratulated on your handiwork. The response of the Women's Insti- tutes to our appeal for quilts has been grand and we are grateful to your group for your interest in the hospital. We do appreciate your thoughtfulness and extend our thanks to your -committee for this project. Mrs Geo. Armstrong., Mrs. S. Bell. Mrs. A. Mousseau and Mrs. A. D. Mc- Ewen. Having attempted to quilt at one time we send an admiring "thank -you" to all the makers of little snitches. Thank you and with best wishes to all. 1 ani, Yours siu- rerely, Miss Alice G. Sen•c'ent, Sec'y, London War Memorial Children's Hospital. Mrs. Shirrey voiced thanks to the • group for the get -well cards received during illness. The following Stand- ' ing Committee reports read: Home The W.M.S. of Cavan, Winthrop, held their Easter thankoffering on Thursday evening, April 6 in the Church. (Mss. E. Toll presided. The scripture lesson was read by 'Mrs, R. Bolton, Mrs. Wm. McSpadden led in prayer. Mrs. F. Johnston was the pianist for the meeting. The guest sneaker was Rev. Brenton from Lon- desborough. He chose as Inc subject, "Missions". An Easter pageant en- titled "The Keepers of the Cross" was nut on by the ladies assisted'' by the Junior• Gij9s' :Choir eomnosed of Lorroine Smith, Dmroth,. Dodds, Joan and Los Ann 'Sometw•ille. Tris D"er- crucified the Lord" was sung by Mrs. Welfare, Mrs. S. Bell. The Sec: Tress C. Vincent, Mrs, Brenton and Mrs, read a satisfactory financial report. A. Shaddick, which was very fine. Mrs. A. Kerslake representing the Meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Nominating Committee presented the Tamblyn. A delicious lunch was sera- slate of officers for 1950-51: ed and a pleasant social time was Pres., Mrs. F. Beer, 1st vice-pres., spent together. Miss Phylis Case, 2nd vice pies., Mrs. A. D. McEwen, sec.-treas., Miss Gladys 'Luker, ass't sec.-trea., Mrs. CONSTANC E R. Elgie; press reporter, Mrs. Hedden, The Women's Missionary Society branch directors, Mrs Drysdale, Mrs, and the W. A. of Constance held Cross' Mrs' W. 'Sangster, pianist, their regular meeting in the church Suss Greta Laramie, ass't pianist. on Wednesday, April 12. Mrs. Lorne Mrs. T. C. JoEnt, card convenor, Lawson opened the meeting with the Mrs' W. Smale, district representa- singing of hymn 104. Minutes were live, his. Orr, auditors, (airs. Good vein, Miss Mary Goodwin. read and adopted. Prayer was offer- ed by Mrs, Dave Millson. Leaders for the copper contest for May and June 'are Mrs. Addison and Mrs, Mont- gomery. Mrs. Peter Lindsay offered prayer. A poem "The Risen Christ" by Mrs, Lorne Lawson; a song by Mary White; hymn 86 was sung; a Christian Stewardship reading by Mrs. Addison; duet by Mrs. Mcllwain and Mrs, Wm. Dale; reading "He Liveth" by Mrs, Montgomery. Mrs. S. H. Brenton gave an Easter mes- sage. Hymn 98 was sung and Mrs. Brenton closed' the meeting with prayer. A pair of robins have built their nest on top of a deer's head mounted on an outside wall at the residence of Mr, Thomas Aldhngtnn, a , Melo et.. Standing Committee: Agriculture end Canadian Industries, Mrs. W, Parke; Citizenship Education, Mrs. A. E. Munn: Historical lteseareh, NIrs. J. Paterson: Home Economics and Health, Mrs..Sherray; Publicity, Mrs. A. D. Melwen: Social Welfare, Mrs. Glen Pell. At the May meeting Mrs. J. Pater- son will be hostess. altrs. Kerslake will be in charge of films. Miss Con- sitt will present the motto. At this time Mrs. Parke extender] thanks to 711'. Drysdale for his kindness in showing films. Natinnal anthem suns. ,airs. Parke and Mrs, Elsie Carlisle were hostesses for the ocea- 0180. Dainty refreshments were serv- cd by the ho.trscna and the Social' Committee, The affair . was greatly cnin+'ed lw +lie 5 in attendance.