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HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWPAPER
WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 78,
PUBLIC SCHOOL STAFF
RECEIVE SALARY INCREASE
The regular monthly meeting of
the Seaforth, Publio School Board
was held in the Board Room, Tues-
day, May 9 at 8 pm, Chairman F. E,
Willis, Sec'y, al, McKellar and
Messrs Westcott, Rev, T. Dale Jones,
Broadfoot, 'Stevens and the Primer -
pal, D, Eastman, were present.
The minutes of the previous meet-
ing were read and approved. Bills and
salaries amounting to $1688.04 were
ordered paid. There was considerable
discussion re teachers' salaries and
adopting the new schedule as set
down by the Teachers' Federation
and .the teachers were given a sub-
stantial increase for the year 1950-
51,, The teachers were invited into
the meeting and signed their con-
tracts. They were told of the good re-
port that Mr. Kinkead, the Inspect-
or had forthem.and were asked to
give full co-operation one with the
other. The meeting adjourned at 10:-
15 p.m.
FORMER RESIDENT DIES
AT GEORGETOWN
A well-known district farmer,
John Alexander died at his home
near 'Georgetown on Friday, April
28th. A native of Glasgow, Scotland,
he came to Canada with his parents,
the late John Alexander and Mary
Fleming in 1889 when he was nine
months. old, The family settled in the
State of Iowa and when he was 16
returned to Scotland. A year later
they came to Canada to make their
home at ,Seaforth.
In 1616, Mr. Alexander married
Miss Eliza Craig in Seaforth and
after farming there for some years,
they moved to their farm on the
8th Line, where they have since re-
sided. He was a member of Knox
Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife and a
family of six sons and four daugh-
ters: John of Toronto, Robert on the
home farm, William of Brampton,
Craig, a student at the OAC, Guelph,
Douglas, who attends the Ontario
Veterinary College at Guelph and
Stuart at home, Mrs, Harold McClure
(Isabel), Mount Pleasant, Mrs. Ver-
non Atkinson (Mary), Port Colborne,
'Margaret, of the Brampton Public
School ataff and Jessie, an tha staff
of Methercraft Hospital, Toronto.
There are three grandchildren. A
brother William lives at Hensall, and
a brother Albert in Toronto. He was
predeceased by one brother, lar.!
Charles of Brantford.
The funeral service at the home
was conducted on Monday by Rev.
Alex. J. Calder. His five sons and a'
son-inlaw, Harold McClure were pall-
bearers. Flower bearers were Thomas
and Wilfred Bird, Malcolm McNabb,
Donald Ismoncl and Jack Hunter. In-
terment was made in Hillcrest Ceme-
tery,Norval.-Georgeigram ;Herald.
SEAFORTH DISTRICT FORMS
JUNIOR FARM CLUB
A sixth Junior Farmer Club was
organized in Huron County Thursday
night for the Seaforth District. Meet-
ing was held in the ,'Seaforth Colleg-
iate Institute. After a joint meeting
boys and girls separated for separate
.meetings.
Miss Helen McKercher of the Wo-
men's Institute Branch,Ont. Dept.
of Aag,
Toronto, was in charge of
the girls because of the illness. of
Miss Jean Scott, home economist.
During the meeting 21 girls enrolled
as Junior Institute members.
Miss McKercher pointed out to
the girls that the success of any or-
ganization and the Junior Institute
depends on the responsible oo-opera-
tion of the members. "Here is your
chalice to use your minds and do your
job well," she said. "As a junior Insti-
tute member you must attend meet-
ings regularly and be co-operative to
the ,Club" she stated,
Miss Anna Brock of Exeter, rims.
of Huron County Junior Institute,
welcomed the girls and outlined to
the newly formed Exec:alive the pro-
gram which was followed by her local
club
Also present at this organization
meeting were the President, Secre-
tary
of South Huron Institute, Mrs,
Robt. EE 2, Kippen and Mrs.i
Alvin Moir, R. R. 3, Exeter.
Mrs. Elgie conducted election of
officers for girls which were as fol-
lows;
Pres., Mabel Campbell. R. R. 1,
Seaforth; 1st vicepres., Norma Lem-
ing, R. R.' 2, Walton; '2nd vicepres.,
Mona Caldwell, R. R. 2, Kippen; Sec-
retary -Treasurer. Margaret Stevens,
Walton; District Directors, Isabelle
Spear, R. R. 3, Brussels; Branch Dir-
ectors, Helen Johnston, R. R. 2,
Blyth; Phyllis Boyce, R. R. 3, Sea -
forth; Betty Addison, R. R. 1, Lon-
desboro,
At the boys' meeting which was in
charge of at, G. Bennett. Agricultural
Representative for Huron County, 38
boys were signed up as Junior Farm-
ers' members.
Jack Currie, Belgrave and Harry
Dougall, R. R. 3, Exeter, welcomed
the boys.
Mr. Bennett conducted the election
of officers and following was the re-
sult:
Pres., Jim Chapman, R. R. 3, Kip -
pen; 1st vice-pres., Art Bolton, R. 1,
Dublin; and vice-pres., Don McClure,
R.R. 4, Walton; Secretary -Treasurer,
Merton Keys, R.R. 3, Seaforth; Re-
cording Secretary, Fred Martin, R. R.
2, Blyth; Press Reporter, Mac Bolt -
ton, R. E. 1, Dublin; Directors, Har-
ry Jacobi, R. R. 2, Kipper); Ken
Moore, R. R. 3, Seaforth: Eric And-
erson, R. R. 1, Londesboro; Pat Mur-
ray, R. R. Dublin; Graham Mc-
Donald, R. R. 2, Brussels.
I It was decided that the regular
meetings of the Seaforth District
HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS
MRS. MABEL E. HOWES will be held first Tuesday of every , On Thursday, May 5, the Junior
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The death occurred in ' Hamilton . month. Farmers of the district held their
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SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1950
MISS C. MeGOWAN IS
W: I: GUEST SPEAKER
Mrs. John McGregor opened her
'home for the May meeting 'of the
;Seaforth Women's Institute on Tues.
dayevening, May 9th at which Miss
Claire 1VIeGowan of the Childrens'
Shelter, Goderich, was guest speaker.
The meeting was opened by the Pres-
ident, Mrs, John McLean, with the
Institute Ode, the Lord's Prayer in
unison and the Institute Creed, The
roll cell was answered by a gift of
new or used clothing for a child of
any age. these articles being sent to
the Children's Shelter at Goderich,
The minutes of the last meeting were
read by the secretary, Mrs. Elmer
Cameron and the Treasurer's report
by Mrs, John Hillebrecht. Letters of
thanks were read from Mrs, Walker
Hart, Mrs. John McLean and Mr. L
Hudsen. An invitation was received
by the Institute to attend Hospital
Day on Friday. A report on the meet-
ing 'of the South Huron Executive
was given by Mrs. Mae Doig. Mrs.
Paul Doig and Mrs. Alex Pepper
were appointed as delegates to the
District Annual at Grand Bend on
June 9th. Anyone wishing to go
should contact Mrs, Elmer Cameron
and transportation will be arranged.
Mrs. Gordon Papple then took charge
of the meeting which was on Child
Welfare. "Home on the Range" was
sung and several verses from the
Home and Country;were read by
Mrs. Papple. She then introduced the
guest speaker, Miss Claire McGowan
of the Children's Shelter, in Goder-
ich. Miss McGowan spoke 011 the
work being done by this organization
throughout 'Huron County. She stres-
eed the point that crime magazines,
comic strips and some shows were
Some of the reasons for juvenile de-
linquenCy. Home environment means
so much and in most cases the par-
ents are interviewed to determine
the reason for the child's downfall.
The training schools in Ontario are
doing,a wonderful job to help juven-
ile delinquents. Miss McGowan men-
tioned the fact that the Shelter is
badly in need of clothing for child-
ren of all ages and anyone wishing
to donate clothing to the Shelter may
get in touch with any Institute mem-
ber and it will be picked up. Miss Mc-
Gowan said that making people feel
welcome in any organization or
Church meant a great deal toward
having them change their way of liv-
ing. She then answered questions
asked by the members. A solo, Se-
cond Hand Rose, by Mrs. Edgar Butt
was very well received. A demonstra-
tion on smocking was given by Mrs.
Robt. Dalrymple in her usual pleas-
ing manner. Mrs. Wallace Haugh
spoke on the Garden Club of which
she is convenor and hoped the Insti-
tute would take an interest in the
work the girls are doing in this re-
spect.
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Juni F 't •nets d Jun•i Institute
Mabel E. Howes, formerly Mabel E.
Clark, born fifty-three years ago on The ;Seaforth Merry Maidens Gar -
the Goshen Line, Stanley Township. den Club met on Thursday, May 4 in
She attended Seaforth Collegiate and the Agriculture room of Seaforth
later served as a public school teach-
er for nine years, terms in Hay
Township, Markdale and Arthur. On
March 7, 1923 she was united in mar-
riage to the late Ephriam A. Howes,
of Arthur, who predeceased her in
1940. Since her marriage she resided
in Ridgeway and later in Port Col-
borne, Ontario. ;Surviving are one
son Garfield Howes of Port Col-
borne and two brothers Wm. J. Clark
of the Goshen Line, ;Stanley and Clif-
ford G. Clark of Hamilton.
Funeral services were held from
the Dell and Merton funeral home in
Port Colborne on May 4 at 2:30. The
service was conducted by Rev.
Knighton of Central United Church
of which the deceased was a faithful
member. Interment was made in
Ridgeway Cemetery. Relatives and
friends attended from Toronto, Ham-
ilton, Arthur and Varna.
GARDEN CLUB MEETS ing consisted mostly of nomination
of offices. There was an excellent
turn oat for these elections. Jim
Chapman was voted president and
Ment Keys, sec'y-treas.
The school dance held Friday, May
5, there was a small turn out, but
all those attending enjoyed them-
selves very much and had a good
time.
The High School made $162.00 by
selling the Reader's Digest subscrip-
tions out of a total of $324.00. The
school bought the new P. A. system
with the money which cost $360.00.
Cadet Inspection
(Cadet Inspection this year is sche-
duled for Monday, May 29. The
whole school has been practising for
it as much as possible. The Bugle
Band. has been practising extra hard
forthe big occasion. The Major this
year is Don Dale and the Company
Sergeant Major is Bert Shaw.
The Minister of Education, Hon.
Dana Porter, was the special speaker
for the annual meeting of the Huron
County Library Asociation held in
the Seaforth High School's Auditor-
ium on Monday, Although there was
a small crowd in attendance every-
one enjoyed the Hon. Dana Porter
very much.
Northside United Church
Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister.
10 ami., Sunday School and Adult
Bible Classes.
Mother's Day Service.
11 a.m., Worship: Sermon Theme,
"The Woman of Sacrifice".
11:30 am., Junior Congregation.
7 pm:, Worship: Annual Nurses'
Service, Sermon theme, "A. Living
and a Life".
Egmondville United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D.
10 a.m., Sunday Sehool
11 a.m., "God Works Through
Homes". ThSacramentof Baptism.
7 p.m., "Trusting God for the
Future".
St. Thomas' Church
Sunday School, 10 o'clock.
Morning Prayer, 11 o'clock.
St. Mary's, Dublin, 2 p,m.
St. Thomas' Evensong at 7 p.in.
MANLEY
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Johnson, and
Mra. Johnson spent Sunday in Lon-
don visiting Ii11r J. Johnson, a patient
in Victeria Hospital,
IVIr, and Mrs. Joe Manley and fam-
ily spent Sunday with Ma. and Mrs.
T. Patton, Inican.
Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Kenny, Lon-
don, anent Saturday evening with
Mr. and Mrs, 'Dominic Murray,
Mr. and Mrs. B. 131onde, Windsor,
visited with Mrand laths. Joe Mc-
Laughlin.
Mr, and Mrs. Wm. :Manley and
Jerome wove Sunday visitors with
Mr. and Mrs. MerVin Manley, Strat-
ford, 1
Brodhagen School pupils played
Manley pupils in a ball pine Friday
afternoon, Manley 29, 'Brodhageri 10.
High School. The president, Margar-
et Stevens, was in the chair. Gladys
Chapman, secretary, read the minutes
of the previous meeting. The roll call
was answered by plans ;and reasons!
for home !beautification. There was
an excellent attendance. The local
leaders, Mrs. Wallace Haugh and
Mrs. John Hillebrecht were present.
Mrs. Hillebrecht gave the members
some very helpful hints on trans-
planting. The meeting then adjourn-
ed.
ST. THOMAS' LADIES' GUILD
The May meeting of St. Thomas'
Ladies' ;Guild was held at the home
of our president, Mrs. W. R. Shaw
with 22 members present. Mrs. Shaw
presided and the meeting opened
with prayers for the parish and the
Lord's Prayer in unison, followed by
reading of the 88th psalm by Mrs.
Bethune. The secretary's report was
adopted and the treasurer's report
showed a substantial balance, Reports
of the group system are still enthus-
iastic and are one more way of in-
teresting new members. The Guild's
usual bride's gift will be given to
Gladys Earle. a bride -elect of this
month. Metal sponges and everyday
cards are still being sold. Mrs. Dal-
rymple showed the many artistic
gifts for her novelty booth of the
Fall Bazaar which had been donated
by each member showing great in-
genuity. It was moved by Florence
Fowler and seconded by Dorothy
Parke that our next meeting take the
form of an imaginary tea and sale of
recipes. Mrs. Scotchmer kindly of-
fered her home for the occasion, All
members are to meet at the Church
at a quarter to three to be driven to
Egmondville on that day, The collec-
tion was received and dedicated. A
vote of thanks to our president for
being hostess was given by Dorothy
Parke. Several suggestions were then
brought forth for consideration in
the Fall, such as a Musicale and a
special artistic effort by Mrs Dal-
rymple. There was intich discussion
about our new kitchen in the parish
hall and many clever ideas aired.
The meeting closed with the benedic-
tionand a dainty lunch was served
by our hostess and a social hour
spent in which chances on a beautiful
quilt were sold by Mrs. 2 Nott,
STAFFA
Mr. Charles Falconer, who has
been residing at Staffa and studying
for the ministry, hai gone to take
charge of Burk's Falls and Sundridge
Presbyterian Churches. Mr. and Mrs,
Falconer and two children left on
Wedneeday of this week.
BRUCEFI ELD
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dutton mov-
ed last weelo to their new residence
which was built during the past year.
At the morning service last Sun-
day the WIMS. held their thank -
offering meeting, Miss Edith Sparling
was the guest speaker, who delivered
a very interesting address on the
mission work in West China, which
was much appreciated. She was also
present at the Sunday School and
spoke there. Mies Sparling went to
China in 1909.
Mrs. Wilson McCartney is in Sca-
11 Hospital with a fractured leg
which occured while milking. The
cow kicked ;breaking her leg in two
places.
Rally Day services will be held
next Sunday morningsome of the
boYs and girls will take part in the
service, members of the Sundry
School will occupy the centre pews,
Baptismal services will also be 'held.
KIPPEN
The regular monthly meeting of
the Kippen East Woman's Institute
will he held Wednesday afternoon,m.
May 17, at 2 o clock, at the hoe of
Mrs. Jos, McLellan. This will be a
work meeting and the members are
asked to bring scissors, thimble and
needle; also reminded to bring any
good need clothing for the children's
Shelter at !Goderich, any clothing
suitable for children from baby up
to 16 years,
CONTRIBUTIONS TO COM-
MUNITY CENTRE FUND
Previously acknowledged $15.512.;
Glen Gemmel] $2.00, Florence Laid-
law. $10.00, Miles McMillan $10.00,
Mrs. Gladys Ferguson $5.00, Govern-
ment Grant (balance) $500.00, Total
$16,045.00.
Drive for $30,000.
IGive Now! To wipe out the debt
on your Community Centre,
MeCLURE-DORRANCE
!A pretty wedding was solemnized
at the home of Mrs. George Dorrance
on Saturday, May 6 at high noon
when Mary Monota, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Stanley Dothance of Ken-
nedy, Sask., was united in marriage
to 'Samuel George, son of Mr. Wm.
McClure and the late Mrs. McClure
of McKillop. Rev. D. Glen Campbell
officiated, Mrs, Lawrence Mould, of
Priceville, played the wedding music
and Rev, Lawrence Mould sang.
Given in marriage by her cousin
Edward Dorrance, the bride wore a
beige gabardine suit with green ac-
cessories and a matching necklace
and earrings, gift of the groom;
wearing a corsage of pink and white,
roses and sweet peas. The bride was
attended by the groom's sister, Mavis
McClure, dressed in a rust colored
suit, She wore beige accessories and
a corsage of matching roses and
sweet peas. Little Emily Carter',
niece of the groom was flower girl
wearing a pale blue silk dress. Stan-
ley Dorrance, cousin of the bride,
was best man. Gift to bride was a
necklace, to flower girl, a brooch, to
the best man, a tie clip. After the
register was signed a wedding dinner
was served and the happy couple left
amid showers of confetti and best
wishes to Kennedy, Sask., to visit
the' bride's parents and friends. On
their 'return they will reside on the
groom's farm in McKillop.
ALEXANDER SINCLAIR
The death of Mr. Alexander 'Sin-
clair occurred on Saturday, May 6,
at the home of Mr, and Mrs. William
teeming, James Street, following an
illness of three years and a stroke
which he suffered last week. Mr. Sin-
clair was born in Morris Twp. 82
years ago. He farmed in Tucker -
smith until he retired to Seaforth in
1947. He is survived by two brothers,
William of Kippen and Gilbert of
Weston. The funeral was held on
Tuesday afternoon, May 9, from the
home of Mr. William Leeming. Rev.
A...Hinton of Kippen United Church
officiated. Interment was in Maitland
Bank Cemetery.
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EGMONDVILLE
Mr. and 'Mrs. Perce Johnston of
Wellington visited with the latter's
mother, Mrs. D. J. Stephenson.
Mr and Mrs. Stewart Keys and
daughter Gail of Orillia and .alr. and
Mrs. G. R. Keys and daughter Jean
of Windsor, visited with their pal -
auto Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Keys.
Miss Jean Watson R.N. of St.
Michaels' Hospital, Toronto, and Miss
Mayme Watson R.N. of St. Joseph
Hospital, London, spent the weekend
with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.
S. Watson.
Miss Laura McMillan of Toronto
with her mother, Mrs. W. F. McMil-
lan.
Mr. Geo. Coleman has returned to
his home in Egmondville after spend-
ing some time at the home of his
daughter Mrs. Elgin McKinley in
Stanley.
Special Mothers' Day service will
be observed on Sunday when the
•pastor, Rev. A. W. .Gardiner, will ad-
minister the rite of baptism to a
number of children.
Miss Evelyn Shade returned Sat-
urday from her visit with her brother
and sister-in-law, Mt. and Mrs. Allen
Shade, in Cleveland. She returned by
plane leaving Cleveland at 11:30 ar-
riving in London at 12:20.
Mrs. Albert Sparling of McKillop
has returned home after spending; a
week with her sister-in-law Mrs. Ade-
line Shade.
Mr. Robert Boyce, Miss Marion
Schneider and Mr. and 'Mrs. Robert
Schneider of Preston were Sunday
visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E Boyce
and family.
WINTHROP
The W.M.S. and W.A. of Cavan,
Winthrop, met on Wednesday, May
3rd in the,schoothoom of the Church.
Mrs. E. Toll presided for the W.M.S.
and IMrs. Robt, McClure for the W.A,
The theme of the meeting was
Mother, The Scripture lesson Proy-
erbs.31, chap. 10 Was read, Mrs. Har-
vey Dolmage led the meeting in
prayer. The roll cell was answered
by 23 ladies with a verse for Mother's
Day. .Mrs. E. Hawley was appeinted
as Missionary Monthly Secretary for
the remainder' of the year. Hymn 174
was sung in memory of Mrs. Robt.
McFarlane and Mrs. Wm. Montgom-
ery. Reports for the first quarter of
the year were given by Supply Sec„
Mrs, Pryce; W. A., Nirs. Dodds; W.
M. 8.. Mrs, Toll. Very complete and
interesting reporta of the PresbYter-
ial wave given by Mrs, G. Smith,
Mrs. la. Bolton and Mrs. E. Toll, Mrs.
Win Dodds closed the meeting. with
prayer.
IThe Mission Band are entertaining
the mothers in the S. 8, room on
Saturday, May 13 at 2 o'clock. Mrs.
Gilbert Smith will be the speaker
Mr, and. Mrs, .Garnet Taylor..Bev-
Yealy and Dorothy of Staffa, Mr. and
Mrs. Floyd Armstrong and Gregory
Lee of Zurich visited on Sunday with
IVIr. and Mag. John McClure.
WALTON
Mr. and Mrs. DOuglatt E. Proude
of Stockton, Cal., visited a few days
at the home of their uncle and
Mint, Mr, and Mrs. Geo, Dundas,
$1 a year
Make her proud and
happy with a gifr
that tells her what she means
to you!
11 JEWEL WATCHES
SAVAUGES'
Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairing
BLAKE
Odiss Audrey .Hemrich, teacher in
S. S. No 9 .Hay and Stanley, with the
school children and some of their
parents - journeyed to Wingham on
Saturday at 11:15 a.m. and gave a
special program over C.K.N.X. ac- •
companied by their music teacher,.
Mr. Sheldon Baxter of Goderich. The
group and the soloist did very fine
singing for their first radio broad-
cast. Miss Henthich is to he congrat-
ulated on her efficient efforts int
making this such a fine programme.
The W.M.S. will hold their .May1
meeting at the home of Mrs. Clarence
Parke on Thursday evening, May 11
at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Bancroft's group
will be in charge of the programme.
Mrs. Sam Hey has returned from a
visit with her daughter and son -in -1
law, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Mustard at
lirueefield.
Mrs. H. Finlay and Emma and Jim
visited Mrs. Robert Madge at Hills -
green on Sunday.
! Mr. John 'McBride Jr was in a re-
cent car accident on the Goshen Line
N. Saturday evening and had his
' shoulder hurt but is getting along
0. K.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy McBride• and
daughter Phyllistt d d a Church
service at Clinton on Sunday am.
VARNA
! The May meeting of the W.M.S.
was held in the Church on May 4th
in the afternoon. The theme was
"Jesus has need of You" and hymn
378 " Rise up 0 Men of God" was
sung. Rev. Miss Bern led in prayer
'and Psalm 742 was read in unison.
Hymn 358 "Jesus Calls us o'er the
Tumult" was sung. Minutes of the
last meeting were read and adoption
moved by Mrs. W. R. 'Stephenson and
1 seconded by Mrs. Johnston. Ten
members were present. The roll call
for Jame will be a verse relating to
Union or United. A card of apprecia-
tion had been received from Mr,
Fred Reid. Members had made 10
calls to shutius. It was decided to
have Goshen and Blake ladies join
with us in celebrating the tweny-fifth
anniversary of the Auxililary in the
evening of June 9th. Mrs. Robert
Taylor and Mrs. Fowlie then gave
Ne* interesting reports on the Pres-
'byterial held in Clinton. Hymn 388
"0 Master le me walk with Thee"
was sung. Rev. Miss Horn closed the
meeting with the benediction.
HULLETT
i-Tullett Twp. council met on May
Ist. Business included a grant or tit11
to Blytli Agricultural So, ioty. Council
will buy 2001i feet of 14)14/11' ri.11eo in rei
foot rolls and 111 posts,
1(1111) feet snow fence in 1141 foot roll:.
from Lundy Fence- Co. The township
joined Timor 0ounty .kssii.
A petition for n munitOtil tile tirain
signed by Frattk linlilily, (ins Ilis.
bacit, 'Wellington (haat and Itiaurke
Bean, was aeeepleti 111111 James Ilowcs
oh' Listowel was appointed enainour.
Applications for a powur mower oper-
ator at Sec an hour will be received
by the road sum. at hint. mooing.
DUBLIN
Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Kenny, Lon-
don with Mr, and Mrs, Jos 'Connelly.
Miss Angela Morris, Brantford,
spent the weekend with her mother
Mrs. Josephine Morris.
Miss Regena !Bowman entertained
her school friends on Friday even-
ing, Ganiesand dancing were enjoyed
and a delicious lunch Wee Served by
her Mother and sister.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Houston.
Seaforth, announce the marriage of
their youngest daughter, Frances
Isabelle, to Lionel Cecil Roy, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Azarias Doy, Glent-
worth, Sask. The marriage to take
Place quietly on May 13th.
MRS. NEIL GILLESPIE
The death occurred on alonday at
Toronto of Elizabeth Cuthill Laing.
wife of the late Neil MeK. Gillespie of
Seaforth, mother of James and Thos.
L., Toronto. Service al McGill funeral
home, Toronto, Wednesday. Service
at Whitney funeral home. Seaforth. on
Thursday at 2 p.m. to Maitland Bank
Cemetery. Rev, D, Glenn Campbell of
First Presbyterian Church officiating.
SPORT SHORTS
At the first softball practice on
Thursday, May 4 only a small num-
ber turned out. All interested in the
game are urged to come to early
practice. The future practices will be
held every Tuesday and Thursday at
7 p.m. Come out and be on tame.
DUNCAN McKELLAR
Funeral service was held Saturday
at the family home, Cromarty, for
Duncan McKellar, who died at Sea-
forth at the age of 54 on May 4. fol-
lowing an illness of three weeks. A
former pastor. Rev. W. A. MacWilliam
of Thorndale, officiated, assisted by
Rev. George Lamont, Mitchell. Pall
bearers were nephews, Russel, Ken-
neth, James, and John Miller, Staffa;
Robert Hamilton. Cromarty, and Gor-
don McKellar, Toronto. Flowerbearers
were neighbors, John Wallace, Mer-
vyn Dow, Jack Hay, Eldon Allen.
James Hoggarth and Lorne Elliott,
Staffs. Burial was in Roys cemetery.
Mr. McKellar was born in Hibbert.
son of Mr. Alex McKellar, Cromarty,
and the late Mrs. McKellar. He is
survived by his father and three sis-
ters and a brothel.: Miss Sarah Mc-
Kellar, at home; Mrs. '7.
Staffa; Mrs. John Hamilton, Crom-
arty, and Malcolm McKellar, Seaforth.
KIPPEN
Special Mothers' Day services are
being prepared by the Sunday School
here and will be presented at 11 a.m.
DST Sunday. A Mothers' Choir will
furnish Music for the following Sun-
day, May 21st, The YPU will observe
their annual Spring Anniversary.
The truest speaker at the Morning.
service will be Rev. Harold Snell of
Janus St. 'NUM Church, Exeter, and
the evening speaker will be Rev. H.
Mahoney of Main St. United Church,
Exeter, Special music will be furnieh-
ed by the choir.
• On Monday evening, May 22nd the
Elimville Women's Institute will pre-
sent, their play "Coveralls" in the
Church here, sponsored by the Friend-
ship Circle,
Mr and Mrs. 5, Beattie and family
of Wingham spent the weekend with
Mr. and .Mrs. 2, McBride.
Mrs. John Cochrane spent a day
recently with her sister, Mrs. B.
Ithightmore,
Mo. and MIs. Arthur Jones and
Nie. and Mrs., Bell Jones, sil of St.
Thomas, were 'recent visitors with
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jones and; Mr::
and Mrs, Harold Jones.
Mr. and Mrs.. Arnold ;Gaeltatetter
and Gale Ann and .Mr. and Mrs. W.
HorneY of Exeter, visited on Sunday
With Miss Tva Blanchard, who is. a
Patient at Beck Memorial Sanitorittin,
London.