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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1950-07-06, Page 1The , HURON Cr0UN7Y 8 LEADING NEWSPAPER aforth WI•IOL1 $ 1U11S, VOL. 73, No. 27 C. TROTT HONORED BY SCHOOL AREA A highlight of the annual picnic of Tuckersmith School Area No. 1, held on Thursday last at the Lions Park, was a .presentation to Mr, Clarence Trott, who resigned recently to ac- sept the principalship of the new R.C.A.F. School at Clinton. An ad- - dress was read by Mr. 'Spencer J fery on behalf of the seven schools in the area, and Mr. Trott was presented with a wall mirror by Miss Helen Turner, Mr. Trott was also presented with a leather bill fold on behalf of his pupils. The teachers who are leaving the area this year also re- ceived gift cheques from the board. The address to Mr. Trott was as fol- lows: a teachers, Dear Mr. Trott: --(We whom you visited every week, felt we should like to tell you how much we appreciated your 'service as Su- pervisor in Health and Agricultt e. Mr. Trott's Day" was a symbol of something special to both teachers and pupils. The pattern your lessons gave the course were such a practical, professional help, and with your gen- uine enthusiasm, unfailing good humor, and courteous corrections, in- spired greater interest and fresh ef- fort on all our parts. Because we are going to miss you we hope sometimes your thoughts will -turn with pleasant nostalgia to your many Tuckersmith school friends; boys, confidently discussing with Dad the fine points of that good bacon hog; girls, slipping a geranium as ex- pertly as (Mum; and all, trying harder than ever to get on board "Mr. Trott's Train to Healthland". We are certain of your success in your new position and, sorry as we axe to lose you, we rejoice whole- he'artedly in your promotion. Our good wishes go with you and TrotMrs, theytilss Anne and we like and enjoy this nus' tand oo willry Rapson $2, Leslie Pepper $5, H. Alexander $1, Gilbert Smith $2, Jno. SEAFORTH, ON'PARIO, THURSDAY, JULY fir, 1950 DONATI S TO THE WINTHROP CENTRE Donations to Winthrop Commun- ity Centre to elate follow; Russell Bolton $10, Sam Pethick $2, F. McKereher $5; John Leeming $10, 'Gordon .McKenzie $2 Sandy Doig 42, Doig girls $1, Archie Lamont $1, Bill Boyd $5, Ross Gordon $2, Louis Bolton $10, R. Davidson $15, Wilson Little $10, Sol Shannon $1, Theron Betties $7, Hiram Blanchard 42, Chas. Dolmage $10, Wm. $McSpadden $30, Austin Dolmage O, John $10 Montgomery $5, Ephraim Deese $10, Wm. Dolmage $5, t Hatvey ttles $10, Oliver Anderson $2, Dolmage $5, Emanuel Cook $2, RoY Dolmage $10, Leslie Dolmage $2, Alvin R. Dodds (sec.-treas. M.F.A.) 425, Wilson Campbell $10, 13111 Little $1, Irvin Trewartha $5, Mel- vin Blanchard $1, Vera and Velma Heist $2, Peter Dunlop $2 Homer Hunt $2, Crown Hardware 45, Isaac Audson Allan Close $2, Harold Gordon oBoltone $le 10, (Dyke Wheatley $1, Alex. Kerr $5 Everet Storey $5, Robert Campbell $2, Alden Kerr $1, Jim Keyes $5, George Wheatley $5, Harold Storey ($1, Robt. McFarlane $1, Geo. Smith $5, Frank Phillips $1, Russell Dol - mage $10, W. E. 'Hawley $5, Wm, Jewitt $2, Win. Dodds $5, Raymond .Ohambers $(5, Frank Johnston 5, Darold D Dodds S (Geo o Bernard 12, W Ken Beattie $2, 'Win. Alexander $2, Jas. Morrison 42, Ivan McNab $1, Herman Axtmann $5, John Glanville 48, Roy Patrick $3, 'Bob Hulley $2, Pete McLaughlin $5, Ed. Godkin $5, Russell Shoidiee $; StanleyiotHtl en $3, Lorne Hulley $1Roy Lorne Elliott $1, Marion Godkin $1, Bob McClure $5, Art Alexander $2, Mille!Glen Cuthill s $5, Da y'e Motors 2, Oscar Cuthill $2, n John Boyd $1, Andy Dunlop $1, Har - PRESENTATION TO DR G. S ELLIOTT HEADS MR. AND MRS. L. HANEY HURON CONSERVATIVES At the annual meeting of the Pro- gressive Conservatives of Huron Pro- vincial riding held at Clinton on Thursday evening. Dr. G. S, Elliott of Clinton was elected president. The other officers named were lat vise president, Wm. Ellerington, Usborne; 2nd vice pies., Russell Rotten, Me - 3rd vice pies.. George Ginn, Goderich twp.; secretary, Joseph Murphy, Clinton; treas., Peter Eisen- bach, Grand Bend. It was decided advisable to form a separate organization for the federal riding of Huron -Perth, as the Domin- ion and Provincial ridings are now quite different. A meeting for this purpose will likely be held in August. A vote of thanks was tendered the retiring officials. Mr. Elmer Bell past president, is now president of the Western Ontario Association, and Mr. Clark Fisher, retired as secretary after serving for fourteen years. Addresses were given by Tom Pryde, M.L.A„ Mr. Elgin McKinley and Mr, Bell. On Thursday evening a number of friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Victor Lee to honor Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Haney, recent newlyweds. The evening was spent in playing euchre, prize win- ners were; Ladies' 1st, Mrs. Lloyd Haney, lone hands, Mrs. Paul Doig; consolation, Mrs. Bob Tyndall; men's lst, Mr. Robert Gemmell. lone hands, Mr. Joe Flannery, consolation, Mr. Alex Boyce. After a delicious lunch had been served an address was read by Mrs. Paul Doig. Gifts were pre- sented by Messrs John Oldfield, Vic- tor Lee and Jack Patrick, To Gladys and Lloyd - To wish you luck we're gathered here A goodly, friendly throng; With Vic and Jean to be our hosts, We'll toast you both with glass and song. We want to wish you both the best As on through life you go; And most sincerely hope you'll have An easy row to hoe. ror which is our pleasure to give you for your new home. May it reflect happy times and merry faces is the sincere wish of Helen Turner, Eunice Snow, Winnifred Campbell, Mary Campbell Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. Simp- son and Spencer Jeffery. plowed 4 acres and gave 8 hours ex - The previous week a trip to De- tra time; L. Dolmage, disc 4 acres, troit Zoological Gardens was made by also tractor and packer, 3 hours ex - seventy senior pupils and the eight, tra; R. Dolmage, manual labor, 8 hrs; teachers of the Tuckersmith School, ( P. McLaughlin, manual labor 10 hrs; Area in two bus loads, which left here � L Godkin, manual labor 11. hrs; J. Byerman 42, Laverne Godkin $1. (Total subscriptions to date $409. Further subscriptions will be pub- lished as they are handed in, W. E. Hawley, Sec.-Treas. Volunteer work: A. Dolmage, And so to start you off we give This clock (it's for you both) To have a man come late for meals Is one thing women loath. at 6 a.m., returning at midnight. The visit was very instructive. There are 123 acres of animals and birds in this internationally famous zoo. ANNOUNCEMENT " Mr. Percy Wilbur Hoag, B.A„ of Lucknow,ces t engagement Anderson, 1manual work 3 H. of his sister, Edith May, of Seaforth,1W. Dolmage, work, 6hs; H only daughter of the late Mr. andDodds, manual ,work 3 hrs; K. Beat - Mrs. William David Hoag, to Rev.' tie, manual work, 41/ hrs; R. Cham - Allan William Gardiner, B.A., •B.D., bers, manual work 3 hrs; W. Cham - of Egmondville, son of the late Mr. I hers, manual work 3 hrs; G. McClure, and Mrs. Robert Gardiner, of Thames manual work 3 hrs; B. Boyd, manual d Road, ytin Seaforth about the place(e to take ddle drag, 3 hrs; Royo Dolmage,tractor anual of July. labor 5 hrs; M. Cook, manual labor 5 hrs; Alex Kerr, manual labor 5 hrs. But just a word 0 Gladys dear, The thing works in reverse; To come for meals and them not there Makes most men jump and curse. Next to a clock that keeps good time, A speedy kettle aids a lot To get things going, and helps to serve Those meals right on the dot. But meals aren't everything -there's clothes To be looked after, creased and pressed; So here's a gift takes care of that, 'Twill help you both to look your best. And now Lloyd, something just for you, A hammer, Every man should have one To keep his wife under control; If she gets fresh just let her have one. 2,eeming, manual labor 11 hrs; D. ;McClure, tractor and manual work 8 hrs; G. Betties, tractor, rolling, disc- ing 4 acres, 614 hrs; R. Elliott, man- ual work, 3 hrs; K. Cuthill. manual work 3 hrs; L. Cuthill. manual work 3 hrs; K. Betties, manual work VA ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Leo Murray, St. Co- lumban, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Lillian Dor- een. to Mr. Gerard Vincent March- and, son of Mr. and Mrs, Deo March- and, Tilbury. The marriage will take place in St. Colunban Church, July 22 at 9:30 o'clock. ,• ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Taylor, Exe- ter, (formerly of Bruoefieid) wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Verna Florence, to William Percy John Gibbings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy J. Gibbings. Clinton. A quiet wedding to take place on Saturday, July 29. PROMOTIONS AT DUBLIN SCHOOL Report of promotions at St. Pat- rick's Separate School, Dublin: Grade VIII to IX -Bernard Cost- ello, Joan Evans, Alice Feeney, Pat Flannery, Anne Tomlinson. Grade V'II to VIII -Patricia Cost- ello Theresa Feeney, Jack Ryan. Grade VI to VII --•Phyllis Butters, Margaret Darling, Hardy Dillon. Rose Mary Feeney, Frank Flannery, Marie McLaughlin, Kenneth Staple- ton, Wayne Thornton, Marion Tom- linson. Marilyn Taylor, Laurel Dale; boys Grade V to VI -Terry Crich, Jo- 8-10, John Jewitt, Bob Phillips; girls bert Cronin, Kenneth Feeney, 10-13, Frances Cook, Muriel Dale; seph Holland, Betty Kramers, Pat 'boys 10-13, Ken Cook, John Jewitt; Ryan.young ladies' race, Norma 'Dexter, Grade IV to V -Honors: Donald Frances Cook; married ladies race, Klinkhamer, Rose (Mary Flannery, I Mrs. Wm. Hoggart, Mrs. Norma Sills; Pat Feeney, Pass; Neil Stapleton,1 men'sDalece; ra, Geoleggerge Hrace,og, Mur- (Glemr Butters, Danny Costello. I ray 3d Hegarthlen Me - Grade III to IV -Theresa Dueh- Ilwain and Muriel Dale, Bob Phillips acme, Jerry Dantzer, Carl Kramers, and Ken Cook; animal race, Mrs. ILouise Darlintog. p was Grade II P III -Honors: John Win. Dale and George Hoggart; lar dies' nail driving, Mrs.Harvey Tay- Klinkhamer. Pass: Angela Dueh Crmi, lor' ww water race, girls' side; waterer $1 a year V� A WRIST ATC for Graduation Now that John al Mary have successfully passed their exams, you can commemorate the event by giving then( a gift that will last a lifetime -•a good watch. We are heavily stocked with watches at attractively low prices, in many well-known makes such as: I3ULOVA WATCHES, with expansion brneelett..........329.76 & up ELCO WATCHES, gold-filled, ladies or gents $24.75 & up GRUEN WATCHES, gold-filled. ladies or gents $33.75 & up VADIS WATCHES, 17 J. gold filled cases $27.50 with expansion bracelets PIERCE WATCHES, 15 J. expansion bracelets 322.50 & up Also Omega, Tissot, Westfield, Rotary, Rolex, Waltham and See - land watches with expansion, leather or cord bracelets at prices to suit your pocket TWO SPECIALS GENTS 15 J. FORTIS GOLD FILLED WITH EX. PANSION BRACELET (3 only) $22.50 REBUILT WATCHES LADIES Oil GENTSALL GUARANTEED $10.00 & up SAVAUGES' Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairing SEAFORTH you• 'Marjorie O'Reilly We've armed Lloyd, we must armPaul Aslan ece I race, men's side; kicking the slippaer, But Gladys, don't be too meek, is Feeney,Frances Cook, A ball ame ly- Grade I to II -Honors: Catharine ed after. R �Feeney, Diane Kistner. Pass: William Mi s Mary Moore of Toronto spent you too; So here's a sturdy roiling pin, Just lay him out if he says "Boo!" But you know this Is all in fun, ue, with Miss Mary Beale. I I'll bring these verses to a close ' Miss Barbara Holland and Edward, ed with the Stephensons over the With all good luck from all of us, Holland, Toronto, with Mr'. and Mrs. weekend. And may you dodge life's grimmer Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Fralick. of woes. Geo. E. Holland. i Wroxeter•, spent Sunday with Mr. and From your friends and neighbors.) Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Cunningham, I Mrs. Jos. Riley. 'The were also presented with an Toronto, with Ms. Kathleen FeeneY.. (Mrs. and Ms. Borden Brown and McLaughlin, Edward Feeney, Rich- the holiday weekend with her brother Rich- ard Stapleton, Robert Stapleton. ( Mr. Wm. Moore. . Mr. and Mrs. Larry Beale, Strat-' Robert Gowswell, of Hamilton, and ord, and Kingsley Beale, Montreal,' Donald Stephenson of Ottawa, visit - Allen Campbell presented them with a purse of money and George replied suitably. The rest of the ev- ening was spent in dancing to Can- adian Ramblers orchestra. McKiLLOP On Wednesday night, June 28th a reception was held in Seaforth com- munity Centre in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Sam McClure, Seaforth. Mr. Robert McMillan read the address, while Stewart 'Dolmage presented them with a gift of money. A suitable reply was given after which the bride's cake was served. The even- ing was spent dancing to the McQuaid and Delaney Orchestra. The address is as follows: Now Sam was thinking deeply Not many months ago, Pm tired of single blessedness, It's not good for me, I know, I'll not be a stern old bachelor, From matrimony free, y IV i. and Mrs. John O I2eiliy a electric tea kettle, electric iron, elect children, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs.' byte spent Saturday at Embro. I'll hunt me up a maiden sic clock and rolling pin. ; Rev. J. C. and Mrs. Britton of I 'Who'll be suited just for me. Lloyd made a fitting reply thank- Wm. O'Reilly. Thamesville visited with Mr. Wm. ing everyone, "For they are jolly Mr. and Mrs, 'Peter Groshok, Lon- Britton on Thursday. Doug Britton' With this in mind he shook his fist good fellows" was sung and the Na- don, with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Costello. is remaining with his grandfather for And firmlydid declare, Mr. and Mrs. George Coyne and the summer. r I I'll do it ow or never, So, maidens, all beware, SPORT SHORTS Seaforth Bosharts took first posi- tion of their group by winning two ball games in the past week. (The Seaforth team defeated the R.C.A.F. Flyers from Centralia on Friday, June 30 by a score of 9-4. On Monday, July 3, the Clinton (Radar team lost to Seaforth 9-5. The 'crowd out to this game was orte the smallest crowd yet. The supe are asked to come out and cheer th e team to victory. Joe Louis' Punchers vs Seaforth Bosharts this Thursday July 6. A very large crowd is expected to see this fine exhibition of softball. PICNIC HELD BY SEAFORTH LODGES On Wednesday evening, June 28, the L.O.L. and L.O.B.A. Lodge mem- bers and their families held'their an- nual picnic at the Lions Park. A pot- luck supper was enjoyed and races 'for young and old were run. The winners were, pre school age, Bruce Dale; young girls, Marlene Forbes; girls 14 and under, Elizabeth Hab- kirk; young women's race. Phyllis Forbes; guess the beans in the bottle, Mrs. Adin Forbes; kick the slipper, Mrs. Melvin Dale; capture the marsh- mallows, Floyd Dale; most graceful -walker, Mrs. Adin Forbes; shoe scramble, Floyd (Dale and Phyllis Forbes; bean relay, Phyllis Forbes' team; plate race Elizabeth Habkirk and Garnet McGilinchey; (boys) guessing the number, Bruce and Floyd Dale; •(girls) guessing the num- ber, Marlene Forbes. Sports commit- tee was Mrs. (Garnet McClinchey, Mrs. William Miller and Wilma Mc - Leah', convenor.. tional Anthem brought the evening to a close. MINISTER INDUCTED AT CAVEN CHURCH On Thursday evening, June 29th a goodly number of members and ad- i seph Donnelly. end with Mr. Wm. Britton. ad- herents of the McKillop Pastoral IMF. and Mrs. Gedrge Holtzhauer, Joyce Buchanan is spending a few Charge gathered in Caven United Galt, with Mr. and Mrs. Din Burns. I holidays with •relatives at London. Church, Winthrop, for the induction1 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nichol, Clinton, Mr, and stirs. Harry Boag and of their new minister, Rev. H. E. with Mr. and Mrs. Prank Evans. I Margaret of Newmarket spent sever - Livingston, B.A., f o r m e r I y of I Murray Holland, Windsor, with Mr. g Brownsville, Oxford Presbytery. Pro- and Mrs. J. V. Flynn. al days with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne ceedings were in charge of Rev. A., Mr, and Mrs. Oharles Krauskopf, Lawson and attended the Johns re - Lane of Brussels, who addressed the Detroit, Miss Ursula Krauskopf and unioin Miss Mary Atkinson, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Buchanan Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Atkinson. of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Meagher and Buchanan and family of Nilestown, children, London, with Mr. and Mrs. I spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John Meagher. Alfred Buchanan. Miss Dorothy Donnelly, Goderich, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Reekie and with her parents, ,Mr. and Mrs. Jo family of Brantford spent the week - Seaforth defeated Wingham in an- other W.O.A.A. softball game. Yes, the Seaforth boys challenged the and Wingham d hems in their own nme (1 was, the burner for Seaforth was "Willy" O'Shea, he pitched a 2 hitter, yes only a 2 hitter. The side -burner Struck out four and walked four. Yes, the boys were in real action in Wing - ham. The Wingham pitcher was Stokes and Groves did the receiv- ing for Wingham, and Woodcock re- ceived for Seaforth. Umpires-Tiffen, plate, Wingham; John Pullman, bases, Seaforth. H 'D Wingham .. 000 000 010-1 2 5 Seaforth .. 022 001. 010-6 10 0 Wingham Mercuries -Templeman, 1.f.; Gardner, 3b; Foster, s.s.; Groves c; Westlake, 2b; Aitcheson, ib; Stokes, p; Foster, c.f.; Boyd, r.f.; Jardine, r.f. in 8th. Seaforth Bosharts--Mulford 8b; Cameron, 2b; O'Shea, p; Smith 1.2; Proctor lb; Henderson, r.f. in 3rd; Krieger, s.s.; Woodcock. c.; Walsh, r.f. 2b; Eisler, c.f. The next game was played on Fri- day, June 30 with .Seaforth defeat- ing Centralia. Yes folks, or maybe I should say "sport fans", don't forget Joe Louis' "Punchers" play here on Thursday, July 6 at 8;30 sharp. WINTHROP Mrs. McGrath of Winnipeg visited with her cousin Mrs. Wm. McSpad- den and. Mr. }McSpadden. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McClure, Mc- Killop, and -Mr. and Ms. Cliff Broad - with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Knox, Sarnia. Mr, and Mrs. 13roadfoot and fami- ly, Tuckersmith, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John McClure. . Rev. 1I. E. Livingstone and Mrs, Livingstolie have moved into the Me - Ninon Manse. (Eleanor Holman is visiting her cousin Jacqueline Davidson. Mr, and Ms. Tom Pethick and Mrs. 'J. Dean of London visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Pethick. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 110 a,m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Christlike Helpfulness". 7 p.m.,, "A Reconciling Exper- ience". people, and 'Rev. Wm. 'Marr of Jerome Nicholson, London, with Mr, Thames (Road addressed the new and Mrs. James Krauskopf, minister. Miss Rose Mary Holland, Windsor, After the proceedings lunch was with Mrs. M. Shulman and Pat Ma - served by the ladies of the three con- loney. gregations, following which a social Mrs. Wm. Stapleton, Mrs. Joseph period was presided over by Mr, W. Kale and Mrs. John Meagher attend - T. Dodds. Those present were intro- ed a Retreat at Brescia Hall. dueed to Mr. and Mrs. Livingston by Mr. and Mrs. H. Pugh and son IRobt. Campbell of Duff's; Leonard Glenn at Clairmont. Leeming of Bethel, and R. McFarlane Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schmuck and of Caven. daughters, Kathleen and Carol Ann, Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. FAREWELL -KELLY ' J. Molyneaux. A pretty wedding was solemnized Miss Kate 0' C o n n e 11, Misses at St. James R.C. Church, Seaforth, Mayme and Elizabeth Weber, Lon - on Saturday morning, July 1, at 9:30 don, with Miss Molly O'Connell and o'clock, Rev. Fr. MacDonald officiat- 'Mrs. E. Bruxer. ing, when Jean Alice, daughter of Martin Feeney, Kitchener, with his Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kelly, Seaforth, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Feeney was united in marriage to Mr. John Miss Bridget Costello and Miss F. Farewell, son of Mr. and 'Mrs. Ro- Janet Jordan are spending a week at best Farewell of St. Clements. The Grand Bend. ' Church was beautifully decorated Miss Loraine Jordan, London, with with :pink and white carnations and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Gooder and son, London, with Mrs. Louis Dorsey. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dill in London Frank Doyle, Toronto. with his mother, Mrs. James Doyle, Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Kaye, Chat- ham, with Mrs. M. Coyne. Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Moylan and Mrs. Hubert Miller, Waterloo, with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krauskopf, Tilsonburg, with Mrs. Louis ICraus- kopf. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Stewart and KM Bill, at St. Thomas and other points. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. McGrath and fancily spent Sunday in Dublin. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan Sr.,Brussels and Mr. and Mrs. Edwar Ryan, Detroit, spent the 'holiday with Mr. and Mrs, Mac Feeney. STANLEY Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott of Lon- don spent Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. H. Penhale on the Bron- son Line. Mr, John Scotehnier Sr. of the Bronson Line is visiting his sister Mrs. James Porter of Goderich, TUCKERSMITH Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Dement of Lon- don were the weekend guests of 'Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Caldwell, they will reside at St. Clements. other flowers. The bride, given in- marriage by her father, wore a lovely gown of white brocaded nylon, and beaded headdress, with Brussels net bridal veil embroidered in lace. She carried a 'bouquet of white carnations with pink background. The bridesmaid was Mrs. Ed. Caskanette, sister of the bride, who wore a pink embroidered organdy' dress, headdress and mittens to ;Hatch, and carried pink carnations with bine streamer. Wanda Jean Caskanette, niece of the bride wore a green organdy dress and bonnet and she carried a basket of pink and white carnations, Mr. Paschal Fare- well, brother of the groom, was best man. The ushers were Tony and Ro- bert Farewell Jr. of St. Clements, brothers of the groom. The wedding music was played by Mrs. Alice Stiles, 'Seaforth, who was soloist. Following the ceremony a recep- tion .and dinner was held at the home of the bride. The bride's mother wore a dress of blue nylon and corsage of pink carnations, and the bridegroom's mother wore a blue flowered dress and also pink carnations. ;Mr, and Mrs, Farewell left on a wedding trip to Calgary, via the United States, the bride's going4tway costume being a pink brocaded and hat ion dress, white shoes, purse of natural straw. On their return and Ms. John Busby and Shirley of Chatham returned on Sunday after spending two weeks with Mrs. Robt. Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Eph, Clarke spent Sunday, with Miss Grace Chalmers of Cromar its. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Warren returned to London on Sunday after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Law- son. He dressed up in his best attire, Like crusader of old, And started bravely on his quest, No lover was so bold. He polished up his auto, No limit to his speed, And off to Dorrance's house He quickly did proceed. Will you be mine, my darling, And marry me, my dear Now Mary, quite excited By this time you may guess, Looked up at her Prince Charming And shyly whispered " yes". Hurrah, said Sam, I knew I couldn't miss, P11 take no chance of forfeit, I'll seal it with a kiss. They hurried to the minister, To him their bliss they told, And very kindly asked him Their happy lives to mould. "I do", said Sam, contented, "I will", said the blushing bride, And hand in hand they started To face whate'er betide. Tonight we an salute them Boys, bring the gift to sight, And many years of happiness We wish you both tonight. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbors. WINTHROP A reception was held in the Wal- ton community hall, Friday, June 30 in honor of Mr. and Mrs, George Pethick of Winthrop. The following address was read by William Dennis, Walton. Dear George and Grace, - It's hard to get used to the new run of things As changes take place everywhere; Some girls are blessed with new dia- mond rings, And some say that it's not at all fair. Wedding days come and wedding days And 00 one remains as they were, Then it's Mr. and Mrs. and Miss so and so, I(•. beats all, I really declare. Honeymoons tome and honeymoons go, And then there are showers galore: A nice little present is niade by your friends To tell that the courting is o'er. Bue those who are older and there- fore more wise. Tell us love does not ever grow cold. But it merrily twinkles in all the blue eyes E'en though the good eyes are grown old. CONSTANCE The Constance Community held their annual picnic on the grounds of the Londesboro hall with about 75 present. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent after which supper was served in the hall. Results of the sports .were as follows: Pre-school boys and girls, Gordon Hoggart; girls 6-8, June Dolmage, Marjorie Hoggart; boys 6-8, Billie Willson, Dennis Jewitt; girls 8-10, We meet here tonight, a right jolly crowd, 'ro shower with blessings the bride; To sing of her praises lively and loud And of him who now walks by her side. For them a new life has just now begun, May God them abundantly bless. To heaven and strangers they now are made one, But tows they are George and Grace ST. THOMAS' CHURCH PICNIC HELD. On Thursday the Sunday School and congregation of St. Thomas Anglican Church helot their annual picnic tit Lions Park. There was 6 good attendance. Supper was served with ice cream for every one donated by Mr. George Jackson, after which a program of races and sports was held. Prize winners were as follows. Girls 6 and under, Janet Rowcliffe, Marion Flewitt; Boys 6 and under, Dickie Kruse, Bobby Palin: Girls 8 and under, Barbara Dungey, Marion Flewitt; Boys 8 and under, Doug. Rowcliffe, Ray Scoins; Girls 12 and under, Marlene Austin, Sally Nott; ' Boys 12 and under, Ronnie Scoins, Freddie Flewitt; young ladies, Mar- jorie Riley, Margaret Brown; young men, Charlie Riley, Freddie Flawitt; married ladies, Mrs. Carmen Row- cliffe; married men, Rev, T. Dale • Jones; plate throw, juniors, Charlie Dungey; plat throw, seniors, Mr. George Flewitt; bean transfer, Mar- jorie Riley; spoon and egg race, jun- ior, Margaret Brown; senior, Mrs. 3. Riley; patch and pin, junior. Marlene Austin and Ronnie Scoins; senior, Jean Agar and Ken Larone; Last Swallow. Lilah Dalrymple, Jimmy Higgins; lucky spot, Rev. T. Dale Jones; guessing contest, Mrs. R. G. Parke. Rev, T. Dale Jones conducted a peanut scramble. The children then enjoyed a hall game.