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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
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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
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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.