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The Seaforth News, 1950-05-18, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON COUNTY'S I., E A D I N a NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 73, SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1950 TWELVE TEAMS IN HURON FOOTBALL At the annual meeting of the Hu -- mi Football Association held. at Wal-' ton on Thursday, May 11th, Hugh Pearson of Brussels, was elected president; Ken Betties, Winthrop, vice president and Harry Bolger of Walton, secretary. James Carlin of Beechwood was named honorary president and A. W. [Dick of Seaforth, is honorary secre- tary, with power to preside at all meetings. Teams which have asked to play in the H"F.A, this year are: Atwood ,+ Ethel, Walton, Winthrop, Brussels, St. 'Columban, Mildmay, Holstein, R.C.A,F, Clinton, Dublin, Harriston and Listowel. A schedule will be drawn up at At i wood on Thursday, May 18th at 8:30 The registration committee is F.` pan, in the Oddfellows' hall. McCutcheon, Brussels; J. Halley, At - I wood; W. Hunter, Holstein: The pro- test committee will be named when schedule is drawn up. ;Holstein and Mildmay are new- + comers to the H.F.A, this year and a motion was approved to take them in. Another motion was approved to al- low all teams three outside players, having" to.Imlay two games previous to registration. Junior football will be handled by Mr. E. Richards. .RED CROSS AGAIN CALLS KNITTERS The Knitting Convenors of the Red Cross wish to urge all knitters of children's soaks, stockings, soakers and sweaters to make an effort to finish their work and return their articles as soon as possible. They also announce that they have I a ,quantity of wool on hand suitable for knitting into men's .socks, which could be shipped to Winnipeg. Who will volunteer to knit a pair? 1 The need will continue for some time. The workroom will be open on Fri- day next the 26th for the purpose of; receiving finished work and distribu- ting wool. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr, and Mrs. James Raeho, Eg- mondville, announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce Mary to George, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs, Roy Ohessell, Mitchell, Ont. The marriage to take place quietly in May •ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. George F. Mueller, R. R. #4, Mitchell, announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Mayda E., to Mr. Lorne J. Scholl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Schell, R. R. #2, West Monkton. The wedding will take place in June. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Doyle wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Josephine to Mr. Norman. Daniel O'Connor, son of Mrs. Agnes O'Connor and the late Daniel O'Connor. The marriage will take place on Mav 20, 1950 in St. Columban •Church., ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Chuter, Varna, wish to announce the engage- ment of their eldest daughter, Vivian Elizabeth, to Harvey N. Boyce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boyce, Varna, the wedding to take place the latter part of May. PROPERTY CHANGE The property of Edward •Caskan- ette, situated on East William St. has been sold through the office of E. C. 'Chamberlain to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gray of Egmondville with early possession. MRS. FRANK DOWNARD The funeral took place on Wed- nesday afternoon of a former Sea - forth resident, Mary Edith Smillie, beloved wife of Frank Downard, who died in Englehart on Sunday, May 14 after an illness which confined her to hospital for the past six months. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smillie and was born hi Tuckersmith, about a mile south of Brucefield. The family came to Sea- t orth eaforth about 1917, residing on North Main St. where Mr. McClure now lives,'She taught school in Hay Town- ship and in Northern Ontario and was married to Mr. Downard about 25 years ago. Surviving are her hus- band and an adopted son, Garry. Two brothers, •William and Leonard,pre- deceased her some years ago. The re- mains arrived in Seaforth on Wed- nesday and the service was held at the Box Funeral Chapel. Rev. D. G. Campbell of First Presbyterian Church officiated. Internment took place in iB'aird's Cemetery, Bruce - field. The .pallbearers were: A. G. •Smillie, James Smillie, Clarence Smillie, Arthur 'Routledge, Roy Mc- Gonigle, Frank Lamont. COUNCIL MAY DROP PROVINCIAL POLICE The Town Council held the reg- ular meeting for Nay on Monday night in the Town hall, the meeting having been postponed from the pre- vious week. Important business in- cluded a decision to submit the ques- tion of a garbage collection to a vote . at the next municipal eleotion, and an indication that Council is unwill- ing to renew the contract with the provincial police. All members were present, Mayor J, E. Keating presiding, Messrs K, Sharpe, D. Sills and F. 'Sills Jr, appeared before council as a delegation from the band to request a grant of $700 to carry on the band work for the balance of the year. A leader would cost $50 a month. They suggested that the weekly band con- certs should be changed from Sunday night to a week night. 'Councillor Close suggested Thursday night. This was agreed to by 'Council, ' Fire Chief .Sills reported little dam- age during the month, but that an alley fire recently might have had serious results. There were mmnierous applications for building permits. Frank Morris, Market St., garage, $100; sign at •Cardno's hall, J. E. Longstaff; alter- ations, $2,500, removal of wall in Cardno block, steel beam, removal of chimney, Stedman Bros,; green house, Dr. E. A. McMaster, $500; residence on 'Goderich St. East, $10,- 000, W. T. Teall; 2 new signs at former Art Wright store, for Cana- dian Tire Corp., Smith Bros, These were all granted. A transient traders license was granted Smith Bros. for a Canadian Tire Corp. Store; peddler's licenses i were granted Lafayette studios and B. Bisback; Chester Lee was granted a taxi license, cot $25. A circus 'will be here. on Monday,' May 29, coming from Ingersoll. The circus fee is $35. and rent of grounds' $20. F. H. Dinwoodie asked Council to sell a vacant strip of land at the rear of his property on Goderich St. West. Council set the price at 325. Wni. Hart appeared for the Lib- rary Board. He said the steps at the library needed rebuilding and asked council to underwrite the cost. The library is now receiving 31,500 from the town. Council agreed to sell C. G. Lee, two lots in the new survey at the west side of town ou which houses will be built. These are 'behind the two' houses Mr. Lee erected on the high -I way last year. Councillor Close asked if the Coun- cil was going ahead with work on the survey. Councillor Ross: "I don't; think the money should be ' spent there." Councillor McMaster: "I think the drain should be put down through' the farm and across the road, and the road on the street on the west side! opened up." The Mayor: "We can recover two sump "pumps by putting through the; drain. Councillor Stewart asked about a water supply for the survey. The Mayor said there was a water pipe up to the Shell station, and that a two inch copper pipe could be run along the new street to supply new houses which may be built there. The committee was authorized to proceed with drainage work and pre- paration of Buller street, the new street on the west side of the survey. Councillor Close reporting for the street committee, said Supertest had been given permission to put in a new drain with.a grease trap. He said Mi'. Stiffen wants to put in a cellar en- trance in the basement of the Royal Apartments. Council granted permis- sion to remove a width of sidewalk pavement. Councillor Close reported the new town cement mixer had cost $291 and was working fine. Considerable side- walk repair is scheduled. Councillor Close reported that some drains needed fixing; but he would leave them until after the side- walks were done. Early, Next Week Because of the holiday, all news and advertising Intended for next week's issue of The Seaforth News should be sent ,In to reach this office one day earlier than usual, SELLS PUREBRED JERSEYS TO LARGE OHIO FARM • Mr. Irvin Trewartha, of Winthrop has sold five cows from his purebred Jersey herd to a large breeder in Hoimesville, Ohio. Mr. Trewartha has Purchased another herd sire, Don Head Stan Rajah, from Don. Head Farms, Richmond Hill, whose Sire is Rajah of Oaklands, imported, and his dam is a daughter of Brampton Standoff Basil. Mr. Trewartha now has three herd sires, the others being Fairmount Premier Basil and Don Head Fortuna Basil. TROUSSEAU TEA FOR MISS GLADYS EARLE +Mrs. John Earle, Egmondville, en- tertained at a trousseau tea on Fri- day, May 12th, in honor of her daug- hter, Gladys, bride -elect of this week. Mrs. Mathew R. Haney poured tea in the afternoon and Mrs. Leybourne, aunt of the bride-to-be, in the even- ing. Mrs. H. G. Earle and Mrs. Rob- ert A. Gemmel] assisted in the din- ing room. Mrs. Robert Wallace dis- played the bedding and linens and Mrs. Jack Patrick displayed the gifts and trousseau. Assisting in the even - ng were Miss Mayda Mueller, Mrs. Warden Haney, Mrs. Clair Haney, Mrs. William Leyburne, Mrs. Arthur Leyburne and Mrs. Robert Carter. PUBLIC SCHOOL TOPICS /Well, Open Night for the Public School has passed 'and we are, sure that those who attended enjoyed the evening. Spring has arrived and put the ball season into full swing and Field Day coining closer and closer and so are examinations. Spring has also brought the birds, blossoms and . . measles so it seems. The Home Economics teacher is not feeling well so the grade 7-8 girls are not making their weekly visit to the high school., .Since ,Spring is back all the girls have their summer dresses of buttons and bows on again. Councillor Ross reporting for the property committee said that repairs had been made to the town hall roof. The Mayor said it would be necessary to find a new dumping ground for the scavenger as people were putting bottles into their closets and the farmer complained that the broken glass was a danger to his tractor tires. • Councillor Christie reported for the fire and water committee. There was much discussion about parade uniforms for the firemen. The matter was finally left to the fire brigade, the council offering to contribute about $350. Councillors expressed dissatisfac- tion with provincial police but were unwilling to make a formal com- plaint. Councillor Close indicated that he would introduce a motion next fall that the contract should not he renewed. Councillors expressed the opinion that the town could get local men now and the expense would be less than the 34200 which the police now cost, The town at present gets a subsidy which somewhat reduces the figure. .Some councillors pointed out that the provincials had done good work here, 'Council discussed the flood situa- tion in Winnipeg and the mayor said the town would make a contribution when the relief was organized. ,Councillor Close said his sister was a resident of Winnipeg. It was also reported that the form- er Miss Scott and her husband had arrived in town on Friday from the city, They had reported that when, they were leaving it had taken:them f've hams to go •a distance that or- dinarily took only ten 'minutes. The Mayor asked that council con - E. H. CLOSE HONORED BY BAND ASSOCIATION The executive of the Seaforth Highlanders Band were hosts to the Huron -Perth Band Association An- imal meeting held in the local band room. Representatives were present from Stratford, Tavistock, Elmira, St. Marys, and New :Hamburg. The past year was reviewed and plans made for the current year in regard to tattoos, mutual assistance, and the regular annual picnic in Stratford. One of the highlights of the meet- ing was the presentation of a pen to Mr. E. H. Close in recognition of his past services to the association. Mr. •Close was one of the original organ- izers and has been a keen supporter and a willing worker ever since. Mr. Close gave a very suitable reply, thanking them for their gift and wishing them many years of success in all their endeavours. The election of officers was then held and the following were elected. Pres., Stan Skipper, St. Marys; Vice -Pres., Charley Kaufman, Tavi- stock; Sec.-Treas., Frank Sills, Sea - forth. A very nice lunch was then served by the .Seaforth executive. JUNIOR FARMERS MEET The first executive meeting of the newly formed Seaforth Junior Farm- ers was held in the ,Seaforth High School, Friday night May 12. At this meeting it was decided that for July we would have a supper and then go to a dance and for August, a weiner roast. At our next joint meeting we are having the Film "Farrier of the Future". At the girls separate meet- ing they decided to have Mrs. Ro- bert McKercher as their guest speak- er at their next meeting. At the boys' next meeting they are having a film and speaker from the'Cockshut Plow Company. At this meeting a soft- ball team was organized to go to Gorrie on the 3rd of June where the Huron -Perth Junior 'Farmers Field. Day is ;being held this year. A girls' team will also attend this Field Day. On the evening of the 3rd a banquet and dance will be held. The annual livestock judging competition is be- ing held this year in Seaforth and very worthwhile awards are offered for the high boy in each section. Everyone is welcome to come to our first Junior Farmer Dance which is being held in The 'Seaforth Memorial Community Centre on May 23 with Harburns' Orchestra providing the music. W.iI. The Seaforth Women's Institute wishes to remind anyone who would care to donate children's clothing to the Children's Shelter in Goderich to please call any Institute member and it will be picked up; also, the Stand- ing Committees are asked to have their programs ready for the June meeting in order that the 1950-51 programs may be printed. Any mem- ber desiring to attend the District Annual at Grand Bend on June Oth, please call Mrs. Elmer Cameron and transportation will be arranged. shier the garbage question. The •com- mittee on garbage, Councillors Christie and McMaster, 'made a re- port. They recommended that the service should be paid for by collect- ing the cost from all householders, whether tenants or owner. Councillor Close suggested that there should be a vote of the people at the time of the annual municipal elections. Ile made a motion to that effect, which was later carried sup ported by ;Councillors Stewart, ,aeorns and .Ross. The annual debate on the dog ques- tion closed the meeting. It engender- ed a more lively discussion and warmth of emotion than has been seen at council meetings for a long time.Counci'llors finally agreed to ask that dogs be restrained from wandering as in other year's. $1 a year ARTICLES NEEDED FOR FLOOD WORKERS At an executive meeting of the Seaforth Branch of the Red Cross, held in the Rectory on Monday after- noon the members discussed the best methods of responding to a telegram received from Mr. W. M, Hargraft, Chairman of Disaster Service in Tor- onto appealing for articles for the use of flood workers in the stricken city of Winnipeg. The following articles are appeal- ed for and urgently required: New heavy work socks, new work gloves flashlights with batteries, rubberized or plasticized'•loves, new, or used hip -length waders. By the kind co-operation of the proprietors, donations may be left at the following stores: Beattie 'Bros., Stewart Bros., Seaforth 5 to $ Store and Shinen's Store. Parcels will be -made up and ship- ped straight • to Disaster Headquarters in Winnipeg, via Milton Airport, as soon as possible, This is a practical way of showing sympathy with our fellow citizens in their time of distress. HOSPITAL PENNY SALE PRIZE WINNERS Mrs. J. E. Longstaff, Mrs, B. Christie, Mrs. Barry Walper, James Pretty, Miss J. Campbell, Mrs. Mae Free, Mrs. Beckley, Miss E. Elie, Mrs. Louis Looby (Dublin), Robbie Brady, Mrs, Morris Dalton, (Dublin) Miss M. 'Schade, Mrs. E. Ziegler, E. H. Close, G. Snowdon, Mlss M. Dunn, C, H. Addicott, Lois Hunter, Keith Pethick, Mrs. J. S. Barry, Mrs. Or- ville Dale, Mrs. M. 'Herne (Bruce - field), Mrs. Jean Fortune, Robert Pinkney, Mrs. Gordon MacDonald, Miss N. Jeffrey, Miss E. Hoag, Mrs. J. A. 'Gorwill, Mrs. Bruce McLean, Mrs. E. Brown, Miss M. Wilson, (London), Mrs. J. T. Scott, Mrs. C. +MacTavish, Mrs, Ross Gordon, Mrs. T. Morris (St. Columban), Miss L. Taylor, Mrs. M. Caldwell (Bruce - field), Mrs. E. H. Close, Marylin Kling, Miss E. Beattie, Mrs. John Mc- Gregor, Mrs. H. R. Scott, Mrs. Eva Brown, Win. Stapleton (Dublin), Miss R. Fennell, Chas. Felker, Keith Peth- ick, George Hays, Miss N. Jeffery, Mrs. 'Wm. Elder, Robert Watson, Miss D. Nicholson, Mrs. J. Elliott, Mrs. S. Hillen, Elizabeth B. Bell, Miss J. Agar, Mrs. G. Hildebrand, Mrs. Ernie Toll, Mrs. A. Jantze, Jack Scott, Peter Sillery, George Hays, Mrs. A. Pepper, Mrs. Long- staff, Mrs. R. Murdiei Miss M. P. Case, Mrs. J. E. Keating, Mrs. W. E. 'Butt, Mrs. Bruce McLean, Mrs. Ed Brown, Mrs. M. Cherette, Niiss Me - Cloy, Mrs. John MacGregor, Mrs. Ross 'S'evauge, Mrs. Jack Scott, Miss S. I. McLean, Miss 0. Clark, Strat- ford, Mrs. C. Deeks •(Toronto), Mrs. Angus MacLean, Donald Taylor Mrs. G. Gettler (Chatham), Mrs. Ralph MacNichol, Mrs. D. Nixon, Miss A. Pryce, Mrs. Wm. Leeming, Miss G. Roe, E. H. Close, Wilfred Cameron, Keith Pethick, Miss J. Campbell, Da- vid Grieve, Wilfred Cameron, Mrs. A. Crozier, Mary Margaret Malone, .Peter Sillery, A. E. Cudmore, Kitch- ener), Gladys Thompson, Jack Scott. The following contributed articles for the Penny Sale which helped to make it successful: Willis Shoe Store, Smith's Shoe Store, Thompson 's Book Store, Stewart Bros., Graves, Shin - en's, Carol Lynn, Seaforth Motors, 3. E. Keating M. E. Clark, J. Dor- sey, Mrs. T. 13hillips, Sills Hardware, Savauge's, Elliott's Lunch, J. C. Crich, Whyte's Butcher Shop, Daly Motors, McGonigle s, E. L. Box, Thonmpson's, Christie's Meat Market, Westcott's, W. J. Cleary, Crown Hardware, Kiddies Shop, Wright's, Kling's, R. A. McKindsey, Dunlop's Service Station. A. Whitney, Row- cliffe Motors, R. S. Box, Larone's, Beatties, N. Sanderson, Mrs. H. Scott, Simpsons, Seaforth Clinic. The Women's Hospital Aid to Scott Memorial Hospital wish to thank the merchants, the High School pupils for the posters, and all those who do- nated or helped in any way at the Penny Sale. HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS On Tuesday, May .16, Mary Lou Sills played the piano to entertain the assembly, also Keith Blanchard and Murray Mills. In assembly Bill Stevenson receiv- ed ten dollars from the. Royal 'Cana- dian Army for sending the Morse Code at a rate of ten words per min- ute. Bugle Band Parade On Monday, May 15 the Seaforth High .Bugle Band made their first appearance on Main St. The band paraded up and down the street giv- ing the public a chance to hear and see the newly organized band. HULLETT 'An enjoyable evening was spent on Tuesday, April 25th at Londes- .boro Community Hall, when about 200 friends and neighbors gathered to spend a few hours with Mr. and Mrs. 'Donald Lamont. The first part of the evening was spent in dancing with music supplied by Collins or- chestra. After lunch the young couple were called to the front and the fol- lowing address was read by Lloyd Medd and a purse of money was pre- sented by Arnold Dale; also numer- ous other gifts which showed the esteem in which the young couple are held. Dear Don and Doris --- We 'have gathered here to surprise you and to congratulate you on your recent wed- ding. We wish you much joy in the years ahead. We are glad Doris, that your new home is not so far removed from us and hope that you and Don will often return. We ask you now to receive this little gift as a• i•emetn- branee of your old friends and neigh - Now on Display at "' SAVAUGES' - Race's e newest pattern in Wi . Roses for April n fo A tortvilve piece ckoway & San f diere•freshinglydifferent Pa 3 Dight in CChoCosts only $41.95 ato (1 ' Exquisite in this famous 1Yeal value" rOne of sllverPlate. A ser - Costs only $R8.15 vice for six INTRODUCTORY OFFER. We still have a limited number of the smart APRIL Buffet Forks (small cold meat fork) at the special Introductory price of 49c each SA♦ AVGES' Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairing SEAFORTH bors. Don then in a few well chosen -airs. Norden were guests for dinner words expressed their sincere thanks on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest to all. Dancing was again enjoyed till Adams and •Donelda. the wee small hours. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Riley of Kitch- ener visited with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Riley over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Busby and Shirley of Chatham spent the week- end with Mrs. Robert Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Borden Brown and Joyce spent Sunday at Elmwood' visting with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Clarke visit- ed with Mrs. Dinah Taylor of Walton on Sunday. We are sorry to know that Mrs. Taylor is not enjoying good health at present. Miss Donelda Adams has resigned from the teaching staff of Clinton Public School to accept a position on the teaching staff at Centralia RCAF `Station, with a substantial increase in salary. DUBLIN Honoring Miss Mary Doyle, St. Co- lumban, whose marriage to Mr. Nor- man O'Connor will be an event of this week, a pre -nuptial miscellaneous shower was sponsored by Mrs. Mich- ael Doyle and Mrs. Gordon Staples, and held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ' Auguste Ducharme, St. Columban. • A complimentary address was read by Mrs. Gordon Staples and present- ation of varied gifts of linen, china and silver, was made. Mrs. Michael' Doyle assisted the bride -elect to open her gifts, who graciously expressed her thanks. An interesting feature was an original mock wedding cere- mony. Several games of bingo were played and a delicious lunch served i by a group of volunteers. ,The Zion Women's Association held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Ross Pepper with a' representative attendance. The pre- sident, Mrs. W. Stewart, opened the meeting and Mrs. Norman Bushfield read the scripture lesson• Mrs, Earl Barker gave a reading. A resolution was passed to hold a chicken supper in June. The Ladies completed a quilt and lunch was served by the hostess and her assistants. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Forster sailed from Montreal on Friday for Eng- land where they will spend several months. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin MacNeil, Palm- erston, with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Reynolds De- troit, with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Car- penter. .Miss Mary Costello, Landon, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'Daniel Costello, Mr. and Mrs. Bob McCormick and son, Bobbie, Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. James Krauskopf. Mr. and Mrs. James Atkinson and daughter, Chatham, with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson. Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Feeney, Betty and Joseph, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Feeney. Miss Marie Krauskopf, London, with her mother, Mrs. Louis Kraus- kopf. Mrs. Geo. E. Holland in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard •Steinbach •stN mislm 'nopuori 'eluuou 'nos pus Kathleen Feeney. Mrs. Katharine Byrne in Detroit. Mrs. Kenneth Etue, Zurich, with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Molyneaux. Miss Loraine Jordan, London, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jordan, CONSTANCE Mr. ad Mss. Borden Brown and Joyce were in Guelph on Friday at- tending a nurses' graduation at Mc- Donald Hall. Miss Inez Brown, sister of Mr. Borden Brown was one of the graduating class. Mr, and Mrs. Andy Reekie and family of Brantford spent the week- end with Mr. Wm. Britton. Mr's. Norden. of Harbottle, Mor- peth, England, is spending the sum- mer with her daughter, Mrs. Kelso Adams and Mr. Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wilkinson of Stratford visited with Mr, and Mrs. James Hugill an Saturday. Mrs. Graham of Beaverton, Mich.. and Mr—and Mrs. Davis and Paul of St. George, Mich., visited with Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Montgomery last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ross. McGregor and family visited with relatives at Clif- ford on Sunday. .l :Mr, and Mrs. Kelso Adams and WALTON The Women's Association of Wal- ton United Church was held on Wed- nesday, May 10 in the church with 28 ladies present. The meeting was opened with prayer by the president, Mrs. W. J. Bennett. The minutes of last meeing were read and approved. Thank -you cards were read from Mrs. Russel Barrows and Mrs. Fraser for Faster lilies and a box of fruit. It was decided that we have a garden. party, the date to be set later. Sev: eral items of business were taken up in connection with the garden party. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. The May meeting of the W.M.S. was held on Wednesday, May 10 with a very good attendance. The 28th an- niversary of the Auxiliary was cele- brated at this meeting. Several of the past presidents and our present president were presented with a flower. Mrs. H. Johnston presided for the opening service. The secretary and treasurer's reports were read and adopted. The Society received an invitation from the Winthrop W.M.S. to attend their bazaar which is being held on June 7. Mrs. W. M. Turnbull and Mrs. C. Martin gave interesting reports from the Huron Presbyterial at Clinton. There is to be a bale of clothing packed for European relief abroad by the last week in June. The 10th of Grey Group had charge of the program with Mrs. John McDon- ald as leader. She was assisted throughout by several members of the group. The meeting closed with hymn 402 and prayer. The May meeting of the Talton C.G.I.T. was held on Saturday, May 13, at the hoarse of Margaret Mc- Arthur. There were eleven members present. A date was not decided upon for our Mother, and Daughter Ban- quet. The next meeting is to be held at the home of the Johnston girls on the 3rd of June. The roll call for the next meeting is to be, Bring. a pic- ture of a missionary or a 'building at a foreign mission field. The various committees were chosen for the ban- quet. Hymn 604 was sung, and the scripture lst Cor. 12: 27-31 was read • by Margaret 'McArthur, Leona Jahn - Ston then led is in prayer followed by a poem read by Barbara Patter- son, The topic was taken by Mrs. Si. Kirkby, hymn 618 was then sung. The girls then played some games anal afterwards a delicious lunch was served by Mrs. McArthur, ' Mr. Win. Kneehtel of Kitchener and Mr. and 'Mrs.. Geo, Kneel -41'0f Moosejaw; Sask,, visited at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. 'Geo. Dundas' and called on other friends in the vicinity SPORT SHORTS This Thursday, May 18. the Int, Softball Associationof the WOAA. will draw up a schedule,