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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1952-07-17, Page 1ham. HURON COUNTY'S 1.,E'ADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 75 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, TI-IURSDAY, JULY 17, 1952 Snowdon Bros.. Publishers Authorised u,. Secoud Class snail. Post otic, Pent., Ottu..s TWO COUNCILLORS END MEETING BY WALKOUT Maybe it was the heat, but what- ever the cause, Seaforth town coma - oil ma oil 'meeting on Mondaynight was the shortest in many months, sud- denly coming to a forced adjourn- ment about 9.20 when two of the -council walked out leaving the meeting without a quorum to finish the business. The adjourned meeting is sched- uled for Friday night; Following a half hour of bicker- ing among councillors over prooed- ure to grant Seaforth town water privileges to a new house outside the town limits in Harpurhey, Mayor McMaster and P.U.C. Chairman D' Orlean Sills had a difference of opinion about P.U.C. matters being discussed at a town council meeting. The Mayor declared the subject closed and called for further town businesa. Councillor Sillery tried to prolong the discussion and was overruled by the chair. He said if he couldn't talk on the subject further he would re- tire from the meeting, and walked out, followed by 'Councillor Close. This left only Councillors Sharpe, Daly and Crich and Mayor McMast- er, as Reeve Sills and Councillor Christie were absent. Five mem- bers of council are needed to carry on business at a meeting. At the opening of the meeting Councillor Sillery advised that the clerk be instructed to send out a letter to those in arrears of taxes that a tax sale would be held on all overdue taxes up to 1949 still un- paid by Sept. lst. Chairman T. E, Daly gave the streets committee report. New side- walks had been laid on ten different streets the total length being 1400 lineal feet during the month. There is still plenty of cement on hand and there was discussion whether any surplus should be sold locally to those wanting it, or sell it back to the supplier, as cement is scarce. Some new drainage tile had been laid and the open ditch at the end of Sparling street cleaned out. Main street had been resurfaced during .the month and he mentioned that the smooth finish will be put •on next year. The company with the oiling contract had cut back the quantity of oil to make up for in- creased cost of hauling washed chips. It had made a good job never- theless. Councillor Daly ;passed along a suggestion from the oiling contract- or that if the oiling expenditures were doubled next year, every street would benefit and it might pay better than a policy of laying permanent surface on a few streets. Street traffic has doubled since be- fore the war, he said. A drain with two catch basins had been put in at the west end of Market street for the new school. He asked what work the council wishes done on the road, at the end of Market street. Owing to the location of the hydro poles, if a side walk is laid it will have to be put on private property part of the way, or else the poles will be in the mid- dle of the sidewalk. Mayor McMast- er suggested that council have a look at the street immediately after the meeting. This was agreed to. Councillor Crich said town streets are in better shape this year than ever before. . Councillor Close asked if back lanes behind the stores could be oiled another year. • Treasurer D. H. Wilson reported that $1100.00 more had been re- ceived on tax arrears so far this year than last, the amounts being $2196.00 in 1951 and' $3245.00 in 1952. Prepayment receipts are also up, the amounts being $5430.00 in 1951, and $7290 in 1952. These are comparative figures of the two years to the same month. The Mayor said he had the treas- urer prepare an interim statement showing how town finances stood, what had been spent and balance of allotments, and this proved a great convenience. 'Councillor Sillery wanted to know what had become of the drinking fountain in Victoria Park and thought It should be put back in use. Chairman D'Orlean Sills of the P,U.C. was present and took part in the 'discussion about supplying water to a new house in Harpurhey. A re- quest for service should be made to the P.U.C. he said, arid thence to the council for approval, he said. Ser- vice consumers outside the town limits are charged at double rates. That would mean a minimum rate of $9.60. Argument started over what size of pipe to lay for the new consumer. Should he be allowed to get permission to hook onto the existing 114" pipe owned by Mrs. Hay or should the town put down a 2" or 4" pipe to provide for other possible water users in the future. 'Councillor Keith Sharp said that the natural way for Seaforth to ex- pand is to the west in Harpurhey and he believed a main should be laid that would take care of require,. rents for the next ten or twenty years. Mayor McMaster said every encouragement should be given to prospective home owners to build in or near .Seaforth. Mr. Sills wanted to know what would happen if permission is grant- ed to hook onto the small pipe and other users on the line don't get Egtnondvillo United Church, Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D, 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 atm, "The Means of Grace". JULY MEETING OF TUCKERSMITH AREA The Tuckersmith Township School Area Board met in S.S, 4, on Tues- day, July 8th, members present: Chairman Howard Johns, N. Mae - Lean and W. Coleman, The trans- portation contract covering the pupils attending home economics and manual training• classes in Sea - forth, was discussed. R. Scott Hab- kirk, Seaforth, said he was agree- able to renewing the contract. The Board renewed the contract for the 1952-53 school year with no change in cost. . Tenders were •opened for painting the outside trim of S. S. 9. Bids were received from W. Pratt, G, Hildebrand, L. T. Bailey and R. E. Shaddiek. The tender of L. T. Bailey quoting a price of $165.00 was ac- cepted, The Board approved the borrow- ing of $2850,00 from the Canadian B a nk of Commerce, Seaforth, against bonds held by the Board. Various small accounts were ap- proved for payment and the build- ing of an entrance porch to S. S. 5, was also approved. MRS. WM. DUNGEN' The death occurred in Seaforth on Wednesday, July 16th of Mabel Greenwood beloved wife of William 1Dungey, dear mother of (Gladys) Mrs. Iloffineyer, Mitchell; Howard, Mitchell; Lloyd, Mitchell; Bedford, Seaforth, and dear sister of (Maude) Mrs. Ott, Mitchell; (Floss) Mrs. Robinson, Detroit, and George Detroit. She was in her 64th year. Funeral: Resting at the Box Fun- eral Home, High St., Seaforth, for service in the Chapel on Friday, July 18 at 2 p,m. Rev. Gardiner will officiate. Interment will be in Mait- landbank Cemetery. CANADIAN LEGION NOTES There will be a family picnic at Bayfield on Sunday afternoon, July 20th for all Legion personel ' and their families. All menibers are urg- ed to attend and to meet at Legion quarters at 12:30 noon for trans- portation. water as a result. The six-inch main ends at the hydrant near the Shell station. The cost of extending it 200 feet to the town limits would be $4 per foot. Councillor Sillery claimed 21 users are getting water on East Goderich street from a two-inch main. Councillor Sharpe said a water supply should be provided and what- ever necessary higher rates be charged. Mayor McMaster said with deben- tures being paid off our water rates should be lowered in the next two years. D'Orlean Sills said they tell us we have lots of water in the town wells, but with heavy pumping in hot weather one of the pumps brings up lime, the other pumps lime all the time he added. The town water tank is not high enough to force water up the hill in Harpurhey, he said. He did not think water could be supplied to users beyond Mrs. Rus- sell's place without a higher tower. A motion was finally passed that the Council authorizes *he P.U.C.: to allow .Alvin Riley to tap into the town water supply. Chairman Sills of the P.U.C. then stated that the P.U.C, had no mana- ger for four months. He clashed With the Mayor over non-attendance si P.U.'C. meetings of the other two members, the -• Mayor and Frank Kling. The Mayor stated that it was his understanding that the P.U.C. has a manager. Mr. .Sills replied that there is only a motion on the books for an outside superintendent, Rae Holmes, with Mr. Wilson in charge of the office. The Mayor said these were only proper subjects for discussion at a P.U.C. meeting and not a council meeting, and called for new busi- ness. Councillor Sillery said he wanted to say something, or he would re- tire from the meeting. Mayor Mc- Master said the subject was closed. . The report of the Finance Com- mittee is as follows: Wm. Ament, $836.20; Seaforth Separate School, $700.00; Public Li- brary Board, ,$400.00; G. Mowbray, $96.90; A. Miller, $118.15; E. Dra- ger, $117.30; J. Heffernan, $10.20; J. Burns, $56.25; P.U.C. (Elec. De- partment) $28.52- Public LiibrarY, $400.00; M. Wilhelm, $10.00; J. Bach, $8.04; Treas. of Ontario, Pro. Police, $484.64; D. H. Wilson, $203.33; H. Maloney, $166.66; Art Bushie, $133.33; Bell Tel. Co., $22,,, 90; Bickle-Seagrave, Ltd., $17,38; Ball -Macaulay, 1$35.53; •Seaforth Lumber 'Co., $26.08; M. E. Clarke, $81.08; James R. Kearney Corp., $7.25; G. F. Elliott, $60.00; 3. Sie- mon, $147.00; Roweliffe Motors, $3.00• Cornell Construction Co., $4,2961'.46; Can. Nat'l Rys., $35.31; 3. A. Gorwill, $10.00; Receiver Gen- eral, $10.00; •Seaforth Machine Shop, $12.05; County of Huron, $47.20; Stewart Eros., .55; W. H. Suddards, $50.75; Relief, " $19.30; County of Huron, $7, .00; A. Bushie, $14.00; A, Miller, $89,25; E. Drag- er, $89.25; Geo. Mowbray, $70.55; E. Boyce. $97,50; J. Heffernan, $11,05; Graves Wallpaper Store, $41.18; 1'rerslakes, $40.65; R. L. Beattie, $80.00; Seaforth News, 9199.77; Steffen Plumbing', $2.85. P.U.C. CHAIRMAN MAKES STATEMENT RE MANAGER In a statement for publication on j Wednesday, Chairman D'Oriean Sills of the Seaforth Public Utility Commission, explained that his ob- ject in going to the eouncil meeting on Monday night was to bring to the attention of the council and the people of the town that the P.U.C. has not had a manager for the last four months. Since a large sum of money is handled each month, in the neigh- borhood •of . $5,000.00, it is required by the bank that all cheeks must be signed by both the manager -treasur- er and chairman. Without a mana- ger it has been impossible to fulfill this obligation, business being done on the signature of the chairman only. The chairman also feels that under a permanent manager with fall authority, work could 'he accom- plished more economically and effi- ciently. Applications for the manager had been received from approximately forty applicants, and at a previous meeting the applications were dis- cussed and it was decided by the Commission that letters should be sent to about fourteen, asking them to appear for a personal interview. Some eleven applicants replied, and they were to be met on May 29 and .Tune 5th. On May 29 eight appli- cants were interviewed by the chair- man, the other two members of the Commission being present only part of the meeting. On June 5th three applicants from the neighborhood of Toronto arrived for interview and only the chairman was present. One applicant, Mr. Rae (Gus) Boussey, has yet to be interviewed. At a previous meeting a motion was made by the chairman to hire Mir. Boussey on trial for three months as manager. However, this was voted clown, and the Mayor made the mo- tion, seconded by Mr. Kling, that Mr. Wilson be temporary inside su- pervisor and Mr. Holmes be tempor- ary outside foreman until a mana- ger was appointed. The regular .monthly meeting was called for July 3rd, notice being sent out in the usual manner. Since the Mayor and Mr. Kling did not. show up for the meeting, and it was necessary to pay some bills on which there are discounts (e.g., the power bill having 5% increase added if un- paid), the chairman took it upon himself to pay these bills in the in- terest of saving the commission money, which in turn means the re- sidents of Seaforth. RETURNS FROM KOREA Lance Corporal James, J. Sallows of the Royal Canadian Regiment, re- turned home on Saturday after ser- vice in Korea. His wife and three children, Jimmy 10, Diane 7, Heath- er 5, went to London to meet him but he debarked from the train at Stratford and was later brought hone by one of his brothers from Goderich. It is about two years since he enlisted and has spent a year in Japan and Korea. L/Corp. Sallows has two months leave. His wife was the former Annie Sharpe Woods of Seaforth. COMMUNICATION The Editor of the Seaforth News: Dear Sir: I would like a short space in your paper to express my thanks to the noble workers who care for the sick and afflicted in the Scott Memorial Hospital, those effi- cient and kind nurses who care for you while there and those who feed you so well. I have been in there for over six months and believe that I should know, notwithstanding any- thing to the contrary. There have been many changes taken place since I first entered, some of them mar- ried and others gone hone •or have taken some new or different occupa- tion and the new ones taking the place of the old are just as kind and one is looked after hi the same man- ner. And the food they serve is the very best and always plenty of it. Believe me this is the place for you when ill, as you will have the very best of care and plenty of good food. Do not listen to anything to the contrary. Yours sincerely, Wil- liam Murray. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. James Love, Tucker - smith, announce the marriage of their sister, Mrs. Effie McFadden (nee Hamilton) of Vancouver, B.C., to Mr. Ben F. Wiese of Centralia, Wash. The ceremony was solemniz- ed quietly at the bride's home on June :28th. They will be at home in Centralia after August 1st. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Roy McBride, Zur- ich, wish to announce the engage- ment of their only daughter, Phylis Agnes to Earl Deichert, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Deichert, Zuribh. The marriage to take place in Goshen United 'Church early in August. INJURED AT CLINTON The condition of Everett F.elkar, age about 80 Seaforth who was ser- iously injured in an accident at the R.C.A.F. Station, Clinton, late Fri - clay, is reported improving, accord- ing to authorities at the Clinton Public Hospital. Apparently Felker, who is em- ployed by the Ball 'Construction Co., Ititohener, as a carpenter, was struck on the head when a plank fell on him, knocking him unoon- scious. He was rushed to hospital. SEAFORTH RESIDENT MARKS 85TH BIRTHDAY. Mr. Charles Garniss, High Street, celebrated his 85th birthday on Tuesday- of this week, Mr. Garniss enjoys good health and is "Presi-' dent" of the Seaforth Euchre Club. A native of Morris township Mr. Garniss learned the trade of stone! mason in his young days and built or helped to build many of the stone � foundations of barns and stone houses in the central part of Huron � county. He lived at Bluevale for some years, moving to Brussels in 1931 and later to Seaforth. His wife, the former iliLary Ellen Isbister' will observe her 80th birthday next Christmas, They have a family of two sons and two daughters, Alan Garniss, London; Glen Garniss of Hamilton, Mrs. Archie Ballantyne, London; and Mrs. Helen Scott, Sea - forth. Also Tour grandchildren and four great grandchildren. McKILLOP MRS. E. DORRANCE Mrs. James Dorrance, the former Elizabeth Beattie, Mchillop twp,. died on Sunday in her 76th year. She had lived in McKillop all her life, Her husband predeceased her in 1942. They were married at Duff's manse, McKillop on March 31. 1915. Surviving are three step -children, Harvie Dorrance, Saskatoon, Sask.; Guy Dorrance, McKillop; Alrs. Jas. Kerr, .McKillop; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Sperling and Miss Louisa Beattie and a brother William, all of McKillop. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth. There are also four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by three sisters and a brother. Funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.nn. from the G. A. Whitney fun- eral home, Seaforth, with the Rev. H. E. Livingstone, 'Caven Church, Winthrop, officiating, and burial in Maitlandbank Cemetery. Among those from a distance at- tending the funeral were Miss Elsie. Valentine, Toronto; Mr. Will Rut- ledge, Mrs. Harold Beattie, Mrs. Oscar Rains, of Streetsville; Mrs. George Evans, Brussels; ' Mr. and Mrs. Tien Harrison, Brantford, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Scott, London. The pallbearers were Messrs. Ro- bert Campbell, Eldon Kerr, Ken- neth Harrison, Mae Scott, Elmer Scott, Arnold Scott. Flowerbearers were Bobbie Kerr, Arnold Campbell, Wayne Scott, Bobbie Scott. G. E. M. HABKIRK A. highly esteemed resident of St. Marys for the past six years, G. Errol M. Habkirk of Queen St. E., St. 5VTlarys, 64, died at St. Marys Memorial Hospital early Saturday morning, July 12, following a short illness. He had enjoyed good health until he was stricken with a heart seizure while at work shortly after noon Wednesday. A native of Huron County, he was born near Seaforth on Dec. 17, 1887, a son of the late George Habkirk and his wife the late Margaret Calder Habkirk. He farmed in McKillop twp., Huron County, before movingto St. Marys six years ago. Mr. Hakirk had been an employee of the St. Marys Board of Works for the past three years. In 1913 he was married to Elizabeth Shannon, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Shannon of Huron County. He was a member of St. Marys United Church and was a church elder. He had been formerly a member of Cavan Church, Win- throp. He is survived by his wife; two daughters. Margaret, at home; Mrs. James :(Jean) Gourley of Lon- don; two sons, George of Ingersoll, John of Montreal; two grandchild- ren. The body rested at the Ross Marriott funeral home, Wellington St., St. Marys, where a private fun- eral service was held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. R. D. Crosby of St. Marys United Church officiated and internment was in Maitlandbank Cemetery at Seaforth. BRUCEFIELD Chilly weather following rain made the picnic of Brucefield Unit- ed Church Sunday School rather more pleasant than if held a few days previous. The event was held at Jowett's Grove, Bayfield, on Wednesday aftern000n, July 9, with a good attendance. The sports committee of 4. Mrs. Murray Squires, Miss Eva Stack- house, Robert P. Allan and Stewart Wilson conducted a full program of activities. Supper was served by the ladies of the congregation. Winners of sports events were: races, children 5and under, Brian Triebner, Jack Walker, Sharon Burdge; girls 8 and under, Carolyn Ross, Helen Broadfoot, Barbara Henderson; boys 8 and under, Ralph Triebner, Gerry Baird; girls 11 and under, Jean ftathweJ] Betty Ross. Margy Merrill; boys •11 and. Ander, Jack Broadfoot, Murray Finlayson, Orrin Baird; girls 13 and under, Katharine McGregor, Jean Rathwell and Betty Ross; boys 13 and under, Jack Broadfoot, Gary Triebner, Or. ria Baird; young ladies, Pat Neale, Jean McGregor, Olive Aikenhead; young men, Robert P. Allan, Robert Allan, Stewart Wilson; married wo- men, Mrs, M. Squire,Mrs, 5, Baird, Mrs. W. Scott; married men, W. D. Wilaon, Jack Henderson, Seldon Ross; girls' shoe •(12 and under) Mary Allan, Katharine McGregor, Jean Rathwell; boys' shoe (1.2 and under) Gerry Baird, Orrin Baird, Jack Broadfoot; ladies' kick -the - slipper, Betty Squire, Eva Staek- 1111111111111111,1411111,11111111111111111111111,441114114,111,111,1i14„1111„11111„41,1,1,1111111111a,IIIilt1„Ill,llllllllll111111!1„1„1141111,1111 SPECIAL OBER IN TUDOR* PLATE by Oneida Community Silversmiths LIMITIED TIME ONLY �fiT�N.6 t r"' PLUS Au THIS EXTRA FREE! ANTI -TARNISH MAYFAIR CHEST INCLUDED( YOU SAVE $/2.40 SAVAUGES Jewellery Gifts Fine China SEAFORTH 1u,411,llOnn„1,111u1„1,1,11, I111,1,1„111111114n1, 14,111„1111,11,111„1111,11,11111,11,1,1, 111111tH1111111111,Ill,ll,llll,l,l,b114t1111,1,11,1„ house, Jean • McGregor; men's kick - the -slipper, Seldon Ross, Robert Al- lan, Stewart Wilson; hat relay, boys' team; 3 -legged race (12 and under) Betty Ross and Carolyn Ross, Jean Rathwell and Jean Broadfoot, Jack Broadfoot and Or- rin Baird; 8 -legged race (aver 12) Bob Allan and Stewart Wilson, Murray Finlayson and Bob Broad - foot, Pat Neale and Olive Aiken - head; peanut scramble; sack race. Jack Broadfoot, Olive Aikenhead, Bob Broadfoot; minute walk, ladies, Mrs. F. M,cGregor, Mrs. A. Rohner, Mrs. C. Christie; hop -the -rope race, Bob Broadfoot, Jean Broadfoot, Margy Merrill; running relay, girls' team. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Patterson were: Mr. and Mrs. T. Anderson and Ina, of Tor- onto; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Anderson of Montreal; and Mr. and Mrs. Thornton and son of Hamilton. The Sunday School and Congre- gational picnic was held at Jowett's Grove, Bayfield, everyone, having a very enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Neale and family of Glencoe spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. N. Stack- house. We are pleased to know that Mary Broadfoot is able to be home from Victoria Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stewart and family spent the weekend with the former's mother, Mrs. Stewart, and brother Ken of the village. Miss Jean McEwan has returned to Toronto, having visited her bro- ther-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Broadfoot. Ronnie Neale is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, W. Stackhouse. We are pleased to have Mrs. Ste- vens back to her home in the village Mrs. Grainger is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. GIen Swan. HARLOCK Mr. and Mrs. Middegaal of Sum- merhill have moved into their new hoarse on the 12th con. of Hullett, which they bought lately from Toni Knox of Londesboro. Mrs. James Scott arrived home from the West after visiting a sister who is very ill. Mr. Fred Marshall left on the 12th of July for Montreal where he takes a boat and sails for London, Eng- land. He will visit friends and ex - poets to spend some time in the Old Country. Death al Robert Rees Ferris The community was saddened on Tuesday moaning that Robert Rees Ferris, a life-long resident of this community had died while a patient in Clinton Hospital, following a lingering illness which extended over the intervening months since ladt fall, Last October he had under- gone an operation 111 Victoria Hos- pital, London. and just n week ago he was taken to the Clinton Hospit- al. The late Mr. Ferris was a son of Robert Ferris and Lydia Jenkins and was born on Lot 9 Con. 13, Hullett twp. where he spent his en- tire life. He was a member of Burns' United Church and of Blyth Lodge A.F. and A.M., No. 303. He never married. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Wm. (Ida) Bell, Hullett Mrs. E. S. (Edna) Knechtel of Blyth; Mrs, Joteph (Gertrude) Bewley of Morris twp. and one brother, Bert of Provost. Alberta; One sister (Irene) Mrs. Albert Vod- den, and a brother Will, predeceased hien. Funeral services were held on July 10th at 2;30 p.m. from the Ball and Mutch funeral home. Clin- ton, with the Rev. C. J. Scott, B,A., B.D., of Blyth in charge. A cousin, Mrs. N. Saddler sang beautifully the solo "In the Garden". Interment took place in Clinton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs. Guy and William Leiper, William Knox, James McEwing, Arthur Col- son and Leo Watt. Flowerbearers were Eddy Bell, Bill Chopp. Harold McDonald, Walter Bewley, Geo. Robson and Isaac Rapson. Mr. Thomas Lawlay of Blyth is at present helping his son-in-law with the hay. Mr. and Mrs. S. White and fam- ily of Toronto are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Knox. Mr. Ernest Knox sold 50 head of cattle to Wes. Nott of Clinton. EAST McKILLOP Grave decoration service held at the Evangelical Church on Sunday was well attended. Rev. Brox gave a very impressive sermon. Musical numbers were given by Rostock quartette and ladies trio. Mrs. Har- ry Regele sang a solo. Among the visitors from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eggert, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Eggert, Mr. and Mrs. John Doerr, Miss Doreen Eggert of Rostock, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Kechnie of Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fisher of Fullerton, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoegy and Mrs. George Hoegy of Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hoegy of Grey, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Klee, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon and son, Mr. and Mrs. B. Wilkey and Mrs, Wm. Klea of Stratford. Miss Barbara Rock of Logan is visiting at the home of her uncle, Mr. Irvin Rock. Bhs many friends in this vicinity will be sorry to hear that Mr, Fred Hoegy suffered a stroke last week. Mr, and Mrs. Louis Hoffman of Milverton visited on this line on Sunday. Miss Margaret Flanagan, with friends from Dublin, spent the past week in a cottage at Kincardine. Mr, and Mrs, Norman Eggert at- tended the Trenroer family gather- ing et Ipperwash on Sunday. Mrs. Dan Benerman has been on the sick list but is improving.