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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1950-12-07, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 73 1 U R O N COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DitICIDMDDR 7, 1:150 REV. C. A. MUSTARD 40 YEARS IN MINISTRY A former Brucefield boy, Rev. Chas, A. Mustard, celebrated his 40th anniversary in the ministry on Sun- day. Referring to the event the Tor- onto Telegram. says: Special seiviees will be held tomor- row to mark the 40th anniversary of the ministry of Rev, Dr. Charles A. Mustard at St. David's United Church, Harvie ave. Dr. Mustard took over the minist- erial duties of what was then a Pres- byterian mission on the first Sunday in December, 1910, while a student at Knox College. After ordination the following year, he became the con- gregation's regular minister. Starting with a congregation of 60 members, the church grew steadily until in 1925 it had a membership of approximately 1,000. However, when it was decided to take part in Church Union, 800 of the members withdrew and founded Patterson Presbyterian Church. Today there are more than 800 names on St. David's roll. Dr. Mustard, although not the only United Church minister in Tor- onto to have served one pastorate for 40 years, is the only one still serving the same church since Union. And he has no intention of leaving. "I am perfectly satisfied.' he said. It is also evident that the congrega- tion members are, as they are hold- ing a reception for Dr. and Mrs. Mustard following the Sunday even- in,g service. They are to be honored with a presentation. During his four decades at St. David's, Dr. Mustard has averaged from 60 to 100 marriages each year and 50 to 60 christenings. He has christened threegenerations of many families and married a few in the same category. 'Back in 1910 the church was lo- cated at St. Clair ave. and Earlseourt Park, which was outside the city lim- its and surrounded by fields. How- ever two years later St, Clair was widened and the church moved to its present site. It outgrew the original building and the present basement was erected in 1914 and the church completed in 1918. A $30,000 mort- gage was cleared, freeing the church of debt in 1946. • Dr. Mustard was honored by Vic- toria College in 1944 with the •degree of doctor of divinity. At that time the congregation celebrated the event by presenting him with his hood. The minister and his wife have three children—Dr. Robert Mustard, surgeon at the Toronto General Hos- pital; Douglas Mustard. of Sudbury, and Mary A. Mustard, supervisor of nurses at the Toronto General Hos- pital. KERSLAKE—BARBER The marriage took place quietly at Fairlawn United Church, Toronto, November 16, 1950, by the Rev. G. E. Trimble, of Margaret Lillian, youngest daughter of Mrs. L. What- ton, of Toronto, and the late Mr. P. J. Whatton, to W. Reginald Kerslake, eldest son of Mrs. S. Kerslake of Sea - forth and the late W. E. Kerslake. After returning from a trip through the southern states and Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Kerslake will reside in Sea - f orth. MCGRATH—BENSON St. John's Chapel of St. Michael's Cathedral was the setting for the marriage of Mary Geraldine, younger daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Walter Benson of Midland, to Mr. Francis Patrick McGrath, son of Mrs. Mary McGrath and the late Vincent McGrath of St. Columban. Rev. Roy Monahan performed the ceremony, and music was supplied by choristers of Father Ronan's choir. Miss Charlotte Benson attended her sister, and the groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Robert McGrath of Detroit. The wedding breakfast was held at the King Edward Hotel. PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS Well here are again folks report- ing from the old S.P.S. We had Nor - mattes from the Stratford Normal School last week. They were Mr. Dorrance, room 1; Miss Pullman, room 2, Miss Stevens, room 3; Miss Leeming in room 5, sn room6, Miss Snell, and in room 7, Miss Bolton. We are holding our Christmas Carol Service on Friday, December 15, a week from this coming Friday 1950. Tn craft class we have been mak- ing shadow boxes and calendars, and finding pictures in odd shapes. MINISTERS TO MEET The Seaforth and District Minist- erial Association will meet in St. Thomas' Parish Hall on Tuesday next December 12th at 10 a.m. Northside United Chttrch Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10:00 a.m., Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. 11 a.m., Worship; Sermon Sub- ject, "The Menace of the Common- place". 11:80 Junior Congregation.. 7an„ Worship: '•Sermon Sub- ject,`Copyists and Imitators". Monday 7 pan., Young Peoples' Union. A cordial welcome to all services. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 .a.m., "Christ's Way". 7 . p.tn., "The Nemisis of Judg- ment." • First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m., Sunday School and Bible Class. 11 a.m„ T. The Message of the Prophet, a Ring. Junior Congregation. 7 pen. "Lesson in Obedience". REV, T. DALE ,TONES RECTOR OF ST. THOMAS' ANGLICAN CHURCH RESIGNS At the morning service on Sunday last the Rector Rev, T. Dale Jones announced to his congregation that he had tendered his resignation as rector of the parish. Mr. Jones has accepted the invitation of Bishop Pierce newly consecrated Bishop of Athabasca to return to the far north. The Diocese of Athabasca extends from about 100 miles north of Ed- monton right down into the Macken- zie basin and is 200,000 sq. miles in area. Mr. Jones will not be going to strange territory for he worked as a student at Athabasca in 1933 and was Rector of Colinton from 1984 to 1938 and Rector and Rural Dean of Grande Prairie from 1938 to 1942. While at Grande Prairie he was Chairman of the Diocesan Board of Religious Education and Secretary of the Diocesan Board of Social Ser- vice, President of the Grande Prairie Ministerial Association and taught religious education in the High School. IIn 1942 he left the Diocese to be- come Rector of St. Pauls Cathedral Church in Kamloops B.C. in the Dio- cese of •Cariboo. With the progress of the War and the need of Chaplains he joined the Chaplaincy Service serving in both Canada and Overseas. After his return from overseas in 1946 he became the first peace time chaplain at the Radar school at Clin- ton and the Air Station at Centralia. In February 1949 be retired from the Air Force when he was appointed the Rector of Seaforth. While resi- dent in Seaforth he has been a mem- ber of the Lions Club, The Legion Padre and for the past year a mem- ber of the •Public School Board, and active in all community activities. He has been very ably supported by his good wife who has been President of the Women's Auxiliary and Secretary of the Seaforth Red Cross Society. They have one son Derek age 9 years. Rev. T. Dale and Mrs. Jones and Derek will be leaving for. .their new home about the middle of February 1951. MRS. H. MINETT The death occurred early Sunday morning in Seaforth, of Henrietta Box, wife of Harry Minett of Toron- to. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Box of Seaforth, and received her early education in schools here. She had been living in Toronto for 40 years; she had been ill here for three months at the home of her brother, E. L. Box where she passed away. Surviving besides her husband in Toronto, are two brothers Ernest L. Box, and Edward J. Box, both of Seaforth. She was a member of the Rebekah and Order of the Eastern Star lodges in Toronto. The remains were taken to Toronto where a funeral service was held Monday evening at the Trow Funeral Home, Danforth ave., then returned to Sea - forth, to rest at the Box Funeral Hone from Tuesday noon until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday. Services here were in charge of Rev. D. Glenn Campbell of First Presbyterian Church. Inter- ment was in Maitlandbank Cemetery. At Toronto 'there was a full East- ern Star service and a Rebekah service in addition to the regular ser- vices. The floral tributes were very numerous and beautiful. The pallbearers at Seaforth were: E. 11. Close, J. P. Bell, John McKen- zie, M. McKellar, Alex Bethune, W. D. Smith. C.W.L. CHRISTMAS FAIR The Catholic Women's League held their Christmas. Fair on Saturday, December 2nd. Considering adverse weather conditions, the fair was very successful, the net proceeds close to $500.00. At the end of the afternoon Rev. Father Webber drew the ticket for the cedar chest, the lucky winner being Mr. R. G. Parke of Seaforth. Mrs. M. Dorrance won the door prize which was a cold wave permanent, donated by the Seaforth Beauty Sa- lon. Two extra prizes were won by _Mrs. J. A. Westcott and Scott •fluff respectively. C. W. L. The Catholic Women's League held their regular meeting on Tuesday evening Dec. 5th with 12 members present. The meeting opened with prayer by the president, Mrs. Hoth- am. The minutes were read ancl adopted as wired. At the meeting plains were discussed for the Christ- mas party for the children at which the pins will be distributed for the lneetingCewasS closedaswith opray r lunch was served by Mrs. C. Malone and Miss Francis Fortune. TO ORGANIZE FOR INDUSTRIAL HOCKEY A meeting will be held on Monday evening next at 8•o'eloek at Seaforth town hall to form an Industrial Hoc- key League. Any rural teams wanting to enter are also invited to come to this meeting. NORTHSIDE W. A. The meeting opened in the usual manner after which the secretary read the minutes of the last general meeting. Mrs, E. H. Close, corres- ponding secretary, gave iter report mentioning cards that had been sent to the sick. Mrs. Frank Storey gave the parsonage committee report tell- ing of several improvements that could be made. The visitation and So- cial Welfare report given by Mrs. Ross Savauge told of 167 calls that were made. The leaders of the four groups Mrs, F. Harburn, Mrs. II Shannon, Mfrs, B. F. Christie and Mrs, Isaac Hudson gave reports of their year's activities and money earned by projects. Mrs. Westcott gave the treasurer's report showing a very successful year. Reports on the Kit- chen renovation and ladies' parlor were given mentioning several gifts from church members. Mrs. Morri- son gave a report of the building fund. A substantial sum of money was transferred from the auxiliary to the Building Fund. Four ladies were named to prepare Christmas boxes for the shutins. Mrs, J. M. Scott, the president, welcomed all attending the meeting and thanked the members for the support given her during the year. The nominating report was pre- sented. Mrs. Scott asked for help and co-operation during the coming year and expressed her hope that there would be more time for social func- tions next year, Mrs. J. Stevens played the violin during the presenta- tion of the offering. It was moved that the kitchen be used for one Sunday School class due to shortage of space, a pot -luck supper was also planned to be held at the annual con- gregational meeting. Mrs. Westcott opened the devo- tional part of the meeting with a very suitable poem. Silent Night was sung and Mrs. Close led in prayer. Mrs. MacMillan read the scripture and MTs. J. Sims presented a very in- teresting Christmas story, one of the 'Just Many' stories. Miss Winnie Sa- vauge gave an excellent account of her trip to Europe. She spoke of her visit to Boras, the textile centre in Switzerland and presented an inter- esting picture of life there by referr- ing to their hotels, stores, food, hab- its, etc. Weaving is engaged in to help with the family income. They live a more care -free life, not worry- ing too much about the future. Mrs. Peter Dunlop rendered a piano solo. At the close of the meeting each lady was presented with a small gift from Santa Claus after which a dainty lunch was served by the social committee. TEACHERS' COUNCIL Monday evening. December the 4th the teachers of the Seaforth District High School, Seaforth Separate School and Seaforth Public School met in the Public School to re -organ- ize for another year. The object of this council is to dis- cuss such matters of education that concern all the schools in this town. The following executive was form- ed: Past Pres., D. N. Eastman; Pres., L. R. Plumsteel, Vice Pres., M. Turn- bull; Sec.-Treas., J. Slattery. HOSPITAL. AID The December meeting of the Wo- men's Hospital Aid to Scott Memorial Hospital will take the form of a Christmas party in the Nurses' Resi- dence on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 8:15 p.m. Each lady is asked to bring a 25c gift, gaily wrapped. EASTERN STAR The Order of The Eastern Star will hold their regular December meeting one week early on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. sharp, with a Christmas party after the meeting. W. A. ELECTS OFFICERS The annual meeting of St. Thomas' W. A. was held at the rectory with a good attendance, Mrs. Jones opened the meeting with the December Lit- any, followed by prayers for the sick members and Lord's Prayer in unison. Mr. Jones read the scripture from the first chapter of John. Mrs. Jones resigned as president and gave her regrets at leaving the parish. The secretaries of the various depart- ments gave their reports which showed a very successful year. Mr. Jones took the chair for the election of officers who are: Hon. Pres., Mrs. M. E. VanEgmond, Hon. Vice Pres., Miss Emily Cresswell, Miss Florence Cresswell Mrs. A. Case and Mrs. Chas. Holmes; Pres., Mrs. Geo. Mc - Gavin; let Vice Pres., Mrs. A. Beth- une; 2nd Vice Pres., Miss Holmes; Sec., Mrs. Raymond Nott; Treas., Miss Dorothy Parke; Dorcas Sec., Mrs. Southgate and Mrs. Shaw;' quilts, Mrs, Moore and Mrs. Riley; Social Service, Mrs, Reid; Living Message, Mrs,Netzke; Little Helpers Sec., Mrs. O'Shea, Mrs, MeGavin took the chair for the remainder of the evening. Mrs. Jones invited the W,A. to the Rectory for their Jan. 2nd meeting. Mr. Jones closed the meeting with prayer, Mrs. Jones served tea and a social time was en- joyed, • SCHOOL NEWS Now that the exams are over the time has been mostly devoted to the preparation to Commencement. Gr. )(OD ;(Latin Class) is putting oe a play, also the acting club is doing e little skit. Next week the honour stu- dents will be listed. HURON PRESBYTERY MEET AT 81:WC:IELD Huron Presbytery met in Bruce.. field United Church on Tuesday, I)e- cember 5th, in charge of the Chair- man, Rev. W. J. Rogers, Hensel]. Worship was conducted by Rev. Joseph Harrower, Nile, with Rev, H. € E, Livingstone, McKillop, preaching the sermon. Rev, C. W. Down, Exeter, was ap- pointed to write the Obituary of .Rev, J. W. Down, formerly of Exeter, who died in Belleville this Autumn.. ' Rev. R. T. Richards, D D London, Superintendent of Home Missions in Hamilton and London Conferences, addressed the court. He stated that the minimum salary for ministers on all Charges and Home Mission fields, in the year 1951, would he $2400, with an additional 8100 for transpor- tation, On motion of Rev. S. H. Brenton, Londesborough, seconded by Rev. II, J. Snell, Exeter, it was de-; tided, that Presbytery would visit the Charges that do not pay the mini- mum inimum salary in 1951. Rev. Charles J. Scott, Blyth, and Rev. W. C, Parrott, Crediton, new ministers in Huron, were introduced to the court. Mr. N. W. Trewartha, Clinton, in giving the Laymen's report, recom- mended that every church in the Presbytery have a Laymen's Sunday in which a layman be given ten min- utes to address the congregation on temperance. Mr. C. M. Robertson, Goderich, Mr. Frank Howson, Wing - ham, Mr. W. C. Pearce, Exeter, the President, Treasurer, and Secretary respectively of the Huron Temper- ance Federation, addressed the mem- bers of Presbytery. They stated that "The Voice of Temperance'}, which appears weekly in every Huron news paper, cost $500 a year, and recom- mended that it be continued. They also recommended that an appeal be made in every pulpit in the Presby- tery, by a layman, for funds for the Huron Temperance Federation, that Presbytery protest to the Huron County Council against any step to repeal the Canada Temperance Act, that Presbytery deplores the fact that the Exeter Times Advocate will' cerry an advertisement for the Christmas seals campaign, sponsored by Labatt breweries, and that pro- test be made to the Huron Christmas seals committee against such means of publicity for a good cause, Presby- tery endorsed these recommenda- ttons. Rev. H. J. Snell, Exeter, led in a worship period for world peace in these critical and troublesome times, and Rev. C. C. Washington, Auburn, led in prayer. W. I. PLAN THEIR CHRISTMAS MEETING Mrs. Andrew Crozier will be host- ess to the members of the Seaforth Women's Institute and their families ! for the Christmas meeting at her home on Tuesday evening, Dec. 12 at 8:30. The roll call will be answered by bringing a gift for a child, these gifts to be taken to the Childrens • Shelter in Goderich. A Christmas; program has been arranged including• numbers by the children and singing; Christmas carols. Unless otherwise informed members please bring sand- wiches. The Institute has arranged to ! make up a parcel for the needy Euro- peen children and ask that members bring any kind of clean used clothing including shoes, sheets, pillow covers, towels, baby clothes. wash cloths and soap '(preferably Ivory), dolls, etc, to this meeting, so that the parcel may be sent as soon as possible. Money donations are also acceptable. ELECT OFFICERS OF ORANGE LiLY LODGE lOrange Lily Lodge #712 met Mon- day evening with Sister Dorothy Parke in the chair, when the installa- tion of officers was held. Past Mist- ress, Sister Annie Harison installed the following officers for 1951. Worthy Mistress, Dorothy Parke, De- puty Mistress Agnes McClinchey, Rec. Sec., Jacqueline Habkirk Fin. Sec., Evelyn Kleber, Tineas., Evelyn McLean, Jr. Deputy Mistress, Velma Miller, Chap. Mrs. Roy Vodden, Guardian, Mary Stewart, Director. of Ceremonies, Mae Habkirk, lst Leet., Leila Forbes Deputy Lect, Mary Boyce, pianist, Elva Pullman, Inner Guard, Margaret McNairn, Outer Guard, Mrs Mel Dale, Com., Eva Clarke, Florence Nichol], Annie Har- rison, Gertrude Nicholl, Sister Dor- othy Parke was presented with a gift for which she thanked the lodge. A dainty lunch was served by Velma Miller and her committee. EGMONDVILLE Miss Minnie Procter has sold her house and lot on Main St. to Mr. Mervyn Nott, who gets immediate possession. Miss Proctor has moved to Clinton. Mr. Roy hfeMane has disposed of his property to Mr. Thos. Adams, who gots possession March 1, 1951. Mr. McMane has not decided where he will locate. Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Finlaysoin have moved into their new home across from the church. We welcome them, and wish them many years of com- fort and happiness in their new home Miss Mayme Watson R.N, of St. Joseph Hospital, London, spent the weekend, with her parents 11'. and Mrs. J. S. Watson. Mr, and lairs. Ed. Boyce of Bruce - field visited with the latter's sister, 1V)'rs. David J. Stephenson over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McClinchey and family of Stanley spent .Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Stephen- son. ,au,111144,",nnnn",",u"14,,,,,,"„L,u,,,,,,q,,, 4111 ll I llll"a,"""”" A small deposit <. holds your choice till Chrlsima 47* RINGS OF VALUE JJ' i CHATELAINE EARRINGS $5,50 $100. $87.50 Very Smart BRILLIANT -SET N "EXPANSION" BRACELET $15.00 flere is beauty and quality cont. bined to set a new high standard in diamond riug value. Choose from many lovely styles in both conventional and interlocking sets. BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS DIAMONDS Privately in SAVAUGEIS Diamond Room Seaforth Ont. 1444 4 lllllllllllllllllllllllll 111111111 lllll lllllll I lllllllllllllllll 1111111111111110111111 llllllll 11414411,11111/1 llllllll 41111411111011 llllllllllllll 444 PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD REVIEWS PAST YEAR The Board would like to report the following resume of the past year— The Board and Committees: Chairman, F. E. Willis. Maintenance Com., C. Broadfoot, J. Stevens. Supply Com., J. A. Westcott, Rev. T. Dale Jones. Member, R. McFadden. Sec'y-Treas., M. McKellar. Appointments—High School Area Board, C. A. Barber; Public Library, Rev. D. A. McMillan; Truant Officer, Robt. Joynt. Present Staff—Mr. D. A. Eastman, Principal (Grade VIII) ; Mr. Jas. Sims. Assistant Principal (Grade V and VI); Miss Turnbull (Grade VII); Mrs. Ellis (Grade III); Miss Savauge ('Grade) IV) Mrs. Kellar ( Grade II) ; Mrs. Mason (Grade I); Miss McLean, Kindergarten. Due to increased attendance it was necessary to change the Teachers' room into a classroom and Miss Sa- vauge was engaged to teach Grade 4 making the present total of 8 on the staff. Following Mr. Mulford's resigna- tion Mr. Jas. Sims was engaged as Assistant Principal and to teach Grade 5 and 6. Tn November Miss Elder was grant- ed leave of absence due to ill health and Mrs. Kellar was engaged to com- plete the term in Grade II. Due to the rising costs of lining, and to keep Seaforth in the same proportion with surrounding schools of like size it was necessary to' in- crease the teachers' salaries. Also to follow the trend in other centres ar- rangements were made to supply all necessary work books and incidentals for the pupils, along with some of the text books required. Since there has been some thought of a new school building the usual summer maintenance was not as ex- tensive as usual, however it is antici- pated the 1951 Board will have to reach a definite decision regarding maintenance if the present building is to continue to be used. It is with regret that the Board accepted Rev. T. Dale Jones' resigna- tion while his term was not complet- ed, however it is believed that Mr. W. T. Teali's appointment by acclama- tion will do much to make up the loss of Rev. Jones' abilities to the. Board. The Board on two ocCassions met with the Town Council for a general discussion on a new school building and sites. The Boarcl requested a purchase price be set on the housing development at the west end of town for a probable site in the event a new building was ratified, however the Board has been verbally informed that this area was not for sale for such a purpose. Throughout the year there was serious discussion and eare- fu) consideration given to the possi- bilities of a new school, From the In- specter's reports of the past few years and from reports of various Architects and F,ngineers such a step seems advisable at this time, How- ever there are eight definite steps to be taken as Laid down by the Dept, of Education and the Board have as yet only made a preliminary investiga- tion. A survey was made of the town for suitable sites, and some progress has been made. Various newschool buildings of the type thought suitable for Seaforth were inspected inid much valuable information was gained. It is felt that the 1950 Board have, if anything, perhaps moved too slow- ly in this matter, but certainly with the best interests of the ratepayers in mind, and that this Board, com- posed of those who have spent so much time and effort, should con- tinue in 1951 with the knowledge and experience they have acquired to settle the question of the feasibility of a new school. The Board would again like to em- phasize that Board meetings, usually held eadh second Tuesday of the month in the school are open to rate- payers and that all matters of im- portance will continue to be published in the local paper. AWARDS PRESENTED FOR CLUB WORK A capacity audience taxed the au- ditorium of Seaforth District High School for the presentation of awards for completion of the year's club work. Parents of the boys and girls were guests for the evening. Fred Wilson, assistant agricultural representative for Huron County acted as chairman. He reported a very successful club year. More boys and girls were enrolled in club work than in any previous year. Honors were brought to the county by club members achievements at Guelph and the Royal Winter Fair. Robert Hern, Exeter, was champion in the Kings Guinea class at Royal. Huron aham- piens at Walkerton Christmas Fair were Carrie van Vliet, - Jane Mary Snell and Jim Snell. Seaforth Baby Beef Calf Club had 21 original members, 19 of whom completed thein club year, with 10 being prize money winners. Names are in order of standing: Mac Bolton. Bob Parsons, Ken Campbell, Eric Anderson, Catharine Campbell, Douglas Keys, Peter Hick- nell, Murray C. Dalt, Mary Hicknell, Allan Haugh, Neil Haugh, John Whyte, Frank Nigh, Neil MeGavin, John Nigh, Jean .Scott. Seaforth Swine Club had 10 orig- inal members, 9 of whom completed their club year, all of whom won prize money. Names in order: Doug- las Keys,. Ken Campbell, Arnold Campbell, Francis Hicknell, Peter Hicknell, Ron Tr e w a r t h a, Elgin Sehade, John MeGavin, John S, Mur- ray. Robert W. Campbell was leader of both clubs, assisted by L. B. Morri- son. SPORT SHORTS Clinton Colts 9, Seaforth Int, 6 On Saturday, December 2, the Clinton Colts outscored the Seaforth Int. 9-6, AIthoug'h the Clinton Club outscored Seaforth they didn't out- play them. hn the let and 2nd per- iods Seaforth by far outplayed and outscored their opponents. During that flukey 2nd period Clinton got a number of unusual queer goals. i McEwan and Proctor were the spark - plugs for each team, McEwan getting four assists and one goal and Proct- or getting four assists and 2 goals. There were eleven minor penalties during this battle. Futuro Game Der. 7 Centralia at Seaforth Scores in the Duman Cup and Pee - Wee series, which started Saturday at the Seaforth community arena, are es fellow: • DUNCAN CUP Maple Leafs 3 vs Canadiens 2. !Bruins 7 vs Red Wings 6. PEE -WEE Rangers 5 vs Hawks 2. Maroons 5 vs Flyers 8.