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SHAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1952
FREE X.RAY CLINIC
Don't forget the free X-ray
EoIinic r Seaforth and district on
Monday ancl Tuesday, June 9-10
at North Side United Church,
Hours: June 9: 10 a,m, - 12; 2.
6 p.m., 7-10 p.m. June 10: 24
p.m. and 7.10 p.m.
DECORATION SERVICE
WILL BE HELD SUNDAY
The annual memorial service of
the Canadian Legion will be held on
Sunday, June 8th. The parade will
leave the post office at 1.55 p.m.
and the service at the cenotaph will
commence at 2 p.m: Rev. Wrn. A.
Jones will read the scripture and
prayers and the speaker will be
Lieut. Douglas of the Salvation
Army, After placing of the wreath,
Last Post and Reveille will be sound-
ed by Mr. Stanley 'Smith,
CROMARTY CHURCH WILL
CELEBRATE 100TH YEAR
The Cromarty Presbyterian con-
gregation are preparing to celebrate
the centenary of the building of the
original church for the Hibbert con..
gregation. Special services to mark
the 100th anniversary will be held
the last Sunday of this month, June
29th, Rev. Dennies of Toronto, a
former student minister, will con-
duct the services. Rev, R. Duncanson
is the present minister. Previous to
1852 the Presbyterians in ,Hibbert
attended Roy's Church in Fullerton.
When it was decided to build the
Cromarty Church they held services
in a log barn near the site of the
new church which was built in 1852.
It was on the Hamilton farm (now
McPhail's) a mile and a quarter east
of Cromarty and was built of logs.
The //resent stone church was built
in 1864.
SON OF G. J. SILLS WINS
HIGH HONORS
Word has just been received that
the only son of George Joseph Sills,
now living in Baltimore, Md. has
been awarded a Senator Fullbright
Scholarship given by the United
States Government. This scholarship
entitles the holder to a year's study,
all expenses paid, at an English Un-
iversity, and Joseph Sills Jr. has
been assigned to Leeds University
in Yorkshire.
This young student, a frequent
visitor to Seaforth, graduated with
honors this year, from Loyola Col-
lege M Balthnore. He is president of
Alpha Sigma Nu, the only fraternity
allowed on the cainpus, members of
which become eligible only by schol-
arship, loyalty and service. He has
also been named in "Who's Who" in
"American Colleges and Universi-
ties". Joe will spend some portion of
his holidays in Seaforth with his
uncles, Frank and Chas. P. Sills, be-
fore resuming his studies in Eng -
/and in September.
FLYING SQUIRREL
CAUGHT IN SEAFORTH
A flying squirrel was brought to
The News Office on Monday by Mrs.
Jack Kellar, Centre Street. It had
been captured on Saturday in the
northwest part of town and 'Mrs.
Kellar was taking care of it for a
few days before releasing it. These
little squirrels are seldom seen,
possibly as they are a night animal.
It has :very large "bug" eyes and a
soft mouse grey fur. From front to
hind legs extend thin fur -covered
membrane for sails, and the tail is
bushy and broad. A flying squirrel
does not really fly, but glides down.
Mrs, Kellar found that the little fel-
low was lend of apples, shelled alm-
onds, popcorn, milk and water, and
only ate at night.
RED CROSS TO MEET
The regular meeting of the Red
Cross Society will be held Friday
June 6. The Society is endeavouring
to fill an urgent order — will the
ladies make a special effort to come
to the work rooms at 2:30 to help
make hospital supplies.
St. Thomas Anglican
8:30 a.m., Holy Communion
10 a.m., Sunday School
11 scan., Morning Prayer
7 p.m., Evening Prayer
June 16—Anniversary Services,
Rev. Jack James of St. Thomas,
Owen Sound.
St. Mary's, Dublin
Service cancelled this Sunday.
June 29—Confirmation Service at
St. Mary's at 3 p.m. Bishop Luxton
of Huron will be present.
Northside United Church
Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister
10 a.m., Sunday School
11 chm„ Worship: Rev. E. Clarke,
guest speaker.
11:30 a.m, Junior Congregation.
7 p.m.'Worship: Sermon Text,
Mark 1: 32.
Egmondville United Church
Rev. A. W, Gardiner, BA,, B.D.
10 a.rn, Sunday School.
11 a.m., "Christian Patience".
7 p.m., "Spiritual Victory".
The Salvation Army
Sunday 3 p.m, Directory and Sun.
clay School. 7:80 p.m., Salvation
meeting.
Tuesday! Inter-denontina ti on al
Prayer Meeting at 8 p.m,
Wednesday 4 p.ni., Hobby -Craft
Class.
Corps Officials --Lieut 1. McNeilly
and Lieut G. Douglas.
DONALD J. MUNN, M.D.
At the convocation exercises of
the University of Western Ontario
on Saturday, May 81st, the degree
of Doctor of Medicine was conferred
on Donald 3. Munn, son of Dr. and
Mrs, 3. A. Munn of Seaforth.
Dr, Munn has completed an under-
graduate internship at the Ontario
Hospital, London, and will leave
later this month to interne for a
year at St. Paul's Hospital, Van-
couver, B.C.
During summer training Dr. Munn
obtained his commission in the Royal
Canadian Army Medical Corps Re-
serve. He attended Public and High
Schools in Seaforth.
IVIeCLURE—ROGERSON
Tulips and lilacs decorated the
home of Mr. and Mrs. William Rog-
erson, Tuckersroith, on May 81st at
2:30 p.m. when their daughter, Mar-
garet Elizabeth became the bride of
William Glen McClure, son of Mr.
and Mrs. James McClure of MAH -
lop. Rev. Glen Eagle, Clinton, of-
ficiated and Mrs. Don McNeal of
Blyth .played the wedding music.
The bride given in marriage by
her father looked lovely in a floor -
length gown of chantilly lace and
nylon net. Her three-quarter length
veil was of French illusion and
chantilly lace which fell from a
crown of seed pestles and she carried
a bouquet of white mums with green
ivy and sequins. Miss Helen Roger-
son, sister of the bride, was brides-
maid wearing green nylon marqui-
sette with matching headdress and
carrying a bouquet of yellow mums.
Little Miss Joan Rogerson .dressed
in yellow organdy and carrying a
nosegay of white and mauve mums
centred :With yellow rose buds with
green ribbons was her sister's flower
girl. Mr. Donald McClure, groom's
brother was groomsman. During the
signing of the register Mr. Don Mc-
Neil of Blyth sang, "I'll Walk Beside
You."
A reception followed in Hotel
Clinton, bride's mother receiving in
a navy blue tricotine and lace dress
with navy and white accessories and
a corsage of pink roses. The groom's
mother chose navy blue sheer with
white accessories and a corsage of
pink roses.
For travelling the bride donned a
navy and pink suit with matching
accessories and a corsage of pink
roses and amid showers of confetti,
the happy couple left for a trip to
various Ontario points. On their re-
turn they will reside in Egmondville.
WILL GO TO N.W.T.
Mr. Bill Munn will leave soon for
Yellowknife, in the Northwest Ter-
ritories, where he will join a unit of
Shoran Division of the Geodetic Sur-
vey. His work is closely connected
with the R.C.A.F., and consists of
the reduction of data obtained pho-
tographically during flights made to
determine distances between a series
of points throughout the N.W.T. He
will return in September to continue
his course in Medicine at Western
University.
ENGAGEMENT
The engagement is announced of
Mary Evelyn, youngest- daughter of
Mrs. W. Prouse and the late Wilbert
Prouse, Goderich, to Wilbert Nor-
man Levey,' only son of Mr. A. C.
Levey and the late Mrs: Levey,
Tuckersinith. The marriage to take
place in June.
EAST McKILLOP
Mrs. Henry Koehler is at present
visiting her daughter, Mrs, Andrew
Steinacker at Stratford.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Gross and fam-
ily of Myth, Mrs. Stoddard of Sea -
forth and Mrs, Heist of Zurich were
visitors at the Regele home ,on Sun-
day.
Mr. and'Mrs. Charles Eggert visit-
ed at Monkton with Mr. and Mrs.
Dan Scherbarth, also with M. and
Mrs. Charles Lohr near Milverton on
Sunday.
1'&r. and Mrs. Edwin McKenzie
and baby Ranny of Detroit, spent a
couple of days last week with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoegy.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim. .Schinbein of
Listowel called at the home of Mr,
and Mrs. Charles Eggert ,on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Bennewies and
sons Ivan and ?red attended the
Dietz and Bennewies weading in
Kitchener on Saturday. Ivan was
best man at his brother's wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diegel Jr,, also
were at the reeeption.
Misses Doreen Eggert and Marilyn
Doerr and Mr. Kreuter of Rostock
were visitors at the horn° of Mr. and
Mrs, Fred Hoegy last week.
H.S. PUPILS RECEIVE
PRIZES AND AWARDS
Presentation of prizes and .awards
to students will take place at Sea -
forth District High School on Thurs-
day, June 5th from 11 to 12 a.m.
On Graduation Day, June 23rd,
diplomas will be presented. Gradua-
tion Day will be held on the school
lawn at 2 p.m., weather permitting
and parents are invited to attend. A
dance will be held at night, on the
28rd. These events are replacing the
former commencement exercises us-
ually held in December. Prizes and
awards to be presented on Thursday
are as follows:
Athletic Awards—Girls—Jr, Beth Boyd
Int„ Hazel Slavin Sr., Ruth Keyes. Boys- -
Gerald Smith ; In t„ Douglas Keys ; Sr..
Erin MacMillan. Special Trophlea—Duncan
Cup, Ruth Keyes, Beth Boyd. Barber Cup—
Eric MacMillan. lilailantyne Cup, Sandy Me
Millar,. Sills Cup, 155041, Eric MacMillan,
1.051-112, Hurry jacobi.
Rifle Shooting—Best shot, John Mains, in.
Whyte Cup (Pou Itry —George McIlwain.
Malay in Shield Agriculture)—Mac Bolton.
Lions Citizenship Award— Joan
Wheatley, William Stephenson. 1951-52, Lora
mine Smith, Michael Bechely
G. A. Whitney Award (Cedar Chest)- -Par
highest average on exams—Rose Siemon.
Scho/a rship Winners — Alumni Memorial
Scholarship, 525-1960-51, Karr Lou eats.
1051.52—Bernice flhlling. Dontinion-Provine-
ial thutsarics--University, SRM—Mary Lou
Sills, Grade XIII, $100, Shirley Frieday, Shir-
ley ItIePhee, Marilyn Hillis.
School Cresta—Academic Standing: Scott
Powell, Anne Steiner, Nancy Spittal, Lena
Miller, Ruth Fleming way, Barbara Patterson.
Joyce Johnston, Edna Martin, Gwen Christie.
Marion Chamberlain, Beth Boyd. Art—Marie
Runt. Athletics—Hazel Slavin, Beth Boyd.
Rugby Jim Plnnigran, Sandy McMillan,
Ronald Muir. School Activities Bud Ziegler.
School Lettern—Academic Standing ; Doug-
las Stewart, Carrie Van Vliet, Leslie Me-
Spadden , Bernice uillh,a, 1 -IMM Knight.
Art —Ituth Keyes, Iona Watson. Music —
Patsy Bragger, Eleanor McCartney. 11,1** --
Harry Jacobi, Jelly Dreamt, Erie MacMillan,
Mervin Eyre. John McGavin, Ronald Rennie,
Irwin Johnston, Garfield Baker, Tom Du-
charme, Gordon Rowland, Michael Roche IY,
Donald Dae, Douglas Stewart, Don McLellan,
George Sirs, School Activities- - Shirley Pyle -
day, Lorraine Smith.
McCLURE—DEXTER
Constance United Church was the
scene of a lovely spring wedding
ceremony on Saturday, May 31 at
12 o'clock noon when Ferne Ber-
nice, youngest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Austin Dexter of Londesboro
became the bride of Mr. Nelson John
McClure of Seaforth, son of Mr.
W411. McClure and the late Mrs. Mc-
Clure. The ceremony performed by
Rev. S. Brenton took place before
the altar which was decorated with
white lilacs and. pink tulips and
lighted candles. The guest pews
were marked with white bows and
pink daisies.
The bride given in marriage .by
her father was lovely in a white
floor -length nylon net strapless
gown with jacket and skirt yoke of
chantilly lace, long fitted sleeves
coming to a lilly point over the hand
and collar trimmed with seed pearls.
She wore a floor -length embroider-
ed net veil with Mary Queen ef
Scots headdress caught with lovers
bows. She carried a cascade bou-
quet of American Beauty Roses. The
maid of honor, Miss Norma Dexter,
sister of the bride, was in a floor -
length gown of mauve corded taffe-
ta with sweetheart neckline and
bertha collar to form short sleeves,
fitted bodice and full skirt. Her
head piece was of mauve nylon net
and pearls. She carried a bouquet of
yellow roses. The ,bridesmaids were
Mrs. John Sanderson, Blyth, and
Mrs, Stanley Ball, Auburn, sisters of
the bride, whose gowns were -made
similar to the maid of honour with
Mrs. Sanderson in blue taffeta and
Mrs. Ball in pink. Their bouquets
were pink carnations. Miss Sylvia
Sanderson, niece of the bride was
flower girl. She wore a long dress
of yellow taffeta and net and head-
dress of yellow net and blue forget-
me-nots. She carried a corsage of
blue carnations. The best man was
Mr. Walter McClure, Seaforth, bro-
ther of the groom. The organist for
the occasion was Mrs. Rev. S. Bren-
ton, Londesboro, who chose a pale
green brocaded taffetta and net
gown and corsage of pink caritas
tions. Mr. Douglas Gill of Grand
Bend was soloist and sang "The
Lord's Prayer" before the cere-
mony and during the signing of the
register, "God Make Thee Mine".
After the ceremony about 60 guests
gathered at the home of the bride's
parents for the reception. They were
received by the bride's mother, who
chose a plum colored dress of crepe
and lace with navy accessories and
corsage of yellow roses. The rooms
were decorated in a color scheme of
pink and white. The bride's table
was centred with a three-story wed-
ding cake. Pouring tea at the bride's
table was Mrs. Guy Cunningham of
Auburn, aunt of the bride and Mrs.
Win. Storey, Seaforth, aunt of the
groom.
Mts. Harvey Wells of Blyth and
Mrs. Will Bagley of Toronto were
convenors for the dinner. The wait-
resses were Mrs, Win. Jewitt, Lon-
detboro, Mrs. Borden Brown,Sea-
forth; Mrs. Russel Good, Mrs. Carol
Longman and Mrs. Clifford Adams,
Londesboro; Miss Christina Cunning-
ham of Auburn, and Mrs. Chas.
Adams, -Goderich. .
The gifts to the maid of honour
and bridesmaids were matching
summer sets of pins and earrings
and to the flower girl a sterling sil-
ver bracelet; the best man, -ushers
and soloist, ties; and the organist a
cake plate.
Later the bride and groom left on
a motor trip to Western Canada,
For travelling the bride wore a navy
gabardine 81.11t with navy and white
accessories and eorsage of pink
carnations, and the groom's gift e
matehing neciclace and earring set,
On their return they Will reside on
the groorers farm near Seaferth,
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Miss Dorothy Kistner, daughter of
Mr, and Mrs. Charles Kistler, Dub-
lin, who was a member of the 22
graduates at St. Mary's School of
Nursing at St. Mary's Hospital in
Kitchener on Wednesday, May 28,
The graduate has one brother and
two sisters, Frank and Diane at
home, and Mrs. Eugene (Theresa)
Bannon, Gadshill. Guests attending
were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kistner,
Frank and Diane of Dublin, Miss
Anil Stock, Mr. and IVIrs. Eugene
Bannon, Gadshill, Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon Kistner, Bornholm, 111r. and
Mrs. Alvin Hinz and Wayne Thorn-
ton, Monkton.
SET 30 -MILE SPEED
LIMIT IN EGMONDVILLE
ITuckersmith Municipal Council
met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on
Monday, June 2ncl, 1952, at 2 p.m.,
for their regular meeting. Reeve
Nicholson was in the chair and coun-
cillors Moffat, Crozier and Doig
were present. Andrew Moore was
paid $118.15 for pullets killed by
dogs and R. Tyndall, valuator, $3.00
fee.
Council passed a bylaw whereby
all dogs in the hamlets of Egmont/
ville and Harphurhey are prohibited
from running at large at such times
of the year as may be proclaimed
by Vie Reeve on instruction from
council. A maximum penalty of $50.
is pbovided for in the hy-law for
owners or harborers of dogs violat-
ing this by-law. A proclamation was
issued for 1952 prohibiting the run-
ning at large in the above-mentioned
hamlets from the period of June 1,
1952, to November 1, 1952. Adver-
tisements appear elsewhere in this
paper.
A speed limit of 30 miles per hour
will be strictly 'enforced in the ham-
let of Egmondville as such hamlet
is a "built-up area" under the High-
way Traffic Act.
In reply to a letter from Thomas
Pryde, M.L.A,, re lifting of rent
controls, council were of the opinion
that such controls should not be
lifted at the present time.
Kevin Morkin was paid $1196,00
on account of the Watson Drain and
was employed to construct the open
work on the Brown Municipal Drain.
The clerk was instructed to apply
to the Dept. of Municipal Affairs
for approval to_ pay for the power
grader over a period of two years.
Township of McKillop was paid
$523.50 on account of the Lawrence
Drain,
Accounts passed included: Drains
$1725.30; relief $25.00; Chickens
killed by dogs $121.15; fox bounty
$7.50; roads 23364.69; advertising
$6.86; hospitalization $48.75; sal-
ary and allowance $175.00; postage
and excise $5.00. Council adjourned
to meet July 7th, at 8 p.m. E. P.
Chesney, Clerk.
EGMONDVILLE
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer MacGregor
of Goderich spent last week in Nia-
gara Falls and the States.
Mr. and Mrs. James Racho and
jimmy of Egmondville spent Sunday
with their daughter and son-in-law
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer MacGregor,
Goderich.
Miss Joan Racho, Egmondville,
has accepted a position with the
Fischer Restaurant, Mitchell.
Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs.j
Herman Racho and Donny of Ham-
ilton were: Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer
MacGregor, Goderich; and Mr. and
Mrs. Stanley Racho and boys of
Stratford.
The IVIay,meeting of the W.A. and
W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs.
Alex Wallace, Mrs, Jas. McIntosh,
the W.A. Pres., opened the meeting
with a poem. Hymn 263 was sung.
Mrs. J. Watson and Mrs. D. Steven.
son had charge of the devotional
part of the meeting. Roll call was
taken with 30 members and 16
visitors present. 'Minutes of the pre-
vious meeting were read and adopt-
ed. The treasurer's report was given
and topic was taken by Mrs. Alex
Boyes, followed by the Missionary
part of the meeting conducted by
Mrs. Gardiner, the W.M.S. pres.
Hymn 511 was sung. Parts of the
scripture were read by IVIrs. John
Wood, MTS. Bob Tyndall, Mrs, 3.
McNairn after which Mrs. Doug.
Wallace led in prayer.
REAL ESTATE CHANGE :
Modern dwelling of Miss Gretta
Ross to 1)r. W. R. Bryans, with pos.
seesion July 1st, through the office C. W. L. b e f or a leaving for Glentworth,
of M, A. Reid, The Catholic Women's League Sask.
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PLANS JUNE PICNIC
The June meeting of the Seaforth
W. L was held Tuesday, June 8, at
the home of Mrs. Paul Doig, with
the pies. Mrs. Pepper in the chair,
and with about 25 members and 15
visitors present. After the opening
Ode, the Lord's Prayer and Mary
Stewart Collect were repeated in
unison. The roll call was answered
with your favourite quilt pattern.
The minutes of the May meeting
were read and approved, and the
correspondence read. During the
business session the Institute decid-
ed to again sponsor the Greek child
we have sponsored for a couple of
years through the 'Save the Children
Fund'. The president reported that
a picture had been presented to the
Goderich museum. Plans were com-
pleted for the District Annual to he
held in Kippen June 12; also for the
Juniors' Field Day supper on Satur-
day, Stine 7. The picnic was pet for
Monday, June 23rd, at Lions Park,
Mrs, Gordon McKenzie expressed
thanks for box for Sharon, and Mrs.
E. Cameron, for box for Miss Mabel
Cameron, It was decided not to sup-
ply booth on Grass Lands Dav, but
to continue with Fall Fair booth,
Gifts were presented to two recent
brides, Mrs. Ken Doig and Mrs.
Douglas Wallace.
Mrs. Ross Gordon ,presided for the
next part of the Meeting. Mrs. Jas.
F. Scott very ably gave the motto,
"The highest service may be prepar-
ed for, and done, in the humblest
surroundings". A p o,e m entitled
was given by Mrs. G. Papple
and a trio 'Carry On' by Misses Jes-
sie and Mary Brown and Katherine
Doig, was enjoyed. Mr. Erie Milner,
local florist, gave us a highly en-
lightening demonstration on flower
arrangements.
Two skits were presented by two
of the junior homemaking clubs—
'The Vegetable Plate', by the Mc-
Killop Busy Beavers and 'Vegetables
go to School', by the Seaforth Salad
Sallies. Between these two enjoy-
able skits, Misses Betty Goudie,
Joyce Wilson and Alice Ann Nixon
favored with a trio. A. vote of thanks
was tendered the hostesses and all
those who took part in the program.
The meeting closed with God Save
The Queen and a social hall hour
was enjoyed. The committees for
the Field Day slipper at the eom-
Munity centre are as follows: rota -
toes, Mrs. R, Gordon, Mrs, G. Pap-
ple, Mrs, C. Simpson Mrs, A. Cro-
zier, Mrs, J. Kerr, ilrs. J.
Hill e-
bi'acht, Mrs. E. Whitmore and Mrs.
G. Hill; rolls and butter, Mis. P.
Doig; meat, Mrs. E. Cameron; paper
supplies and ice eream, Mrs. A. Pep-
per; cake and salad eh:easing, Mrs.
L. Carter, Mrs. H. relishes,
Mrs. W. Coleman, Mrs. D. Wallace(
hoc milk .and cream, Mrs. J. Me -
Nairn. Bach member is asked to
bring a white or Chocolate square
cake and a jar of salad dressing.
held their final meeting of the sea-
son at the home of Mrs. John James
on Tuesday June 3rd. 18 members
said the/league prayer in unison. The
president. Mrs. Leo Cremin called
on the executive and convenors for
their reports. Minutes of the prev-
ions meeting were read and adopted.
The first vice president Mrs. Joe
Rowland, reported 74 paid up mem-
bers. Miss Rose Dorsey, 2nd vice,
reported that First Communion Cer-
tificates have been purchased to be
presented to the First Communion
Class which will be held on Sunday
June 15th. Correspondence included
thankyou cards from Mrs. Charles
Lane and family, Mrs. Anderson and
family and Mis. Fred Dinwoodie.
Corresponding secretary, Mrs. Lou
Rowland, reported sending 5 con-
giatulation cards to five new moth-
ers and also congratulation cards to
Miss Mary Ryan, Mr. Donald Stew-
art, Mr, Joe Laudenbach. Visiting
Committee reported 15 calls. Plans
were dismissed for the school picnic
with Miss Dorsey and Miss Dunn in
charge.
A strawberry Tea and home bak-
ing sale will be held the latter part
of June, with day and time set at a
later date.
Mrs. James reported 5 boxes sent
to the Sisters of Service.
Reports on the annual convention
held in London were given by Mrs.
I. O'Leary and Miss Dorsey.
Mrs, Jim Slattery on behalf of all
league members presented Mrs.
Fred Dinwoodie with a cup and sau-
cer, who is leaving to take up resi-
dence in Vancouver.
Games under the direction of the
hostess, Mrs. James, were enjoyed by
all. The lunch committee, Mis. Clar-
ence Malone and Mrs, I. O'Leary
served a delicious lunch. Miss Dunn
moved a vote of thanks to Mrs.
James for the use of her home.
LADIES' AID MEETS
The Ladies' Aid of First Presby-
terian Church met on Tuesday, June
8rd. Mis. H. E. Smith, pres. opened
the meeting with a poem, entitled
"Like Sunshine". Sec. and Treasur-
er's reports were given, followed by
a short business discussion. There
will he no meeting during July and
August. Misses Carole Glew and
Betty Simpson rendered a very fine
duet entitled "The Lord is my .Shep.
herd" accompanied by Mrs. Rennie.
The speaker for the meeting was
Mrs, J. W. Thompson, who took her
topic from the 15th chapter of Exo-
dus. Meeting was closed with prayer
by Mrs. Reg, Kerslake,
EGMONDVILLE
Rev. A. W. and Mrs. Gardiner are
in London this week attending the
Annual Conference of the United
Clinroh.
Miss Eleanor Hudson of New Tor-
onto spent the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs. A. W. Gardiner at the manse,
Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Roy and fam-
ily spent a few days with Mi'& Itorg
parents, Mr, and Mrs. A. Houston,