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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1952-09-11, Page 1HURON or COUNTY'S L;EADiNG NEWSPAPER 'WHOLE .SERIES, VOL, 75 SEAPORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1952 CHURCH RESTORATION NOW COMPLETED Restoration of St, Thomas' Chureh has now been completed and special services to mark the re -opening are being held commencing next Slut - day. The work was started when Rev. T. Dale Jones was here, the hall being' redecorated, new kitchen and heating system put Mn. Last fall the program was contin- ued by rebuilding the vestry. Beside the vestry now is the men's choir ro' m and wash rooms. The final phase of the restoration commenced last Easter when work was started on the church. Since that time the foundation has been rebuilt, church reroofed and rewired and new lights installed. The chancel was remodelled. It was designed by 0. Roy Moore, London architect and designer of the new Huron College. New floor- ing was put win the nave, The Chancel Guild presented the carpet for the chancel and • sanctu- ary. The Ladies' Guild presented the two east windows, replacing the side entrances. New front doors and steps have been added. A new pipe organ has been inst&fled. C. M. Smith, Seaforth, was gen- eral contractor. Other contractors were Lou Bailey, exterior painting; Jack Scott, interior painting; Gor- don Wright, panelling chancel; W. Manahan, Clinton, plastering; Mr. Dick, Staffa, cement work; Frank Kling, reroofing wings; Jos. Dorsey, tinsmithingg • John Nlodeland, wiring; Box Furniture, floor; M. Willits and Associates, the organ. The building committee are: E. C. Boswell ,(ohairman), Gordon Wright, Norman Scorns. REKEKAHS MEET Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge No. 117 opened its fall term of meetings on Monday evening in the LO.O.F. hall with a pot -luck supper and exchange of "Sunshine Pal' gifts. Miss Hazel McGonigle, Noble Grand, presided over a well -attended meeting. Miss Mae Smith, vice grand and conven- er of the visiting committee, report- ed a busy summer with several members being on the sick list. Nom- inations for the various offices were completed and elections will be held at the next meeting, Sept. 22 with installation in October. Plans were made for the booth at the Fall Fair, Sept. 19, with Mrs. McGonigle, Mrs. Ethel Boyes, Mrs. Mae Hillebr•echt, Mrs. Evelyn McLean and Mrs. Grace Klein in charge. Mrs. Anna Kling was named in charge of the Sunshine Pal program for next year. Mrs. Ila Dorrance and Mrs. Margar- et Messenger were tendered a hearty vote of thanks for their work in the lodge. A patient at the West- minster Hospital has been adopted to replace one lately deceased. Vis- itors were present from Clinton and Bluevale. GUEST—STOREY A quiet and pretty wedding was solemnized at the manse, Walton, 011 Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock when Rev. M. Thomas united in marriage Mavis Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Storey of Walton, and Mr. Arthur Windsor Guest, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Guest, Kincardine. The bride was gowned in white satin and .Feer long embroidered veil was held in place by a flowered headdress. She car- ried red roses and white chrysan- themums. Miss Marie Dale, Clinton, as the br'ide's attendant wore yellow net over taffeta with matching headdress and carried an arm bou- quet of orchid chrysanthemums. Mr. Arnold Gerald Storey, Cromarty, was best man, A. wedding supper was served at the home of the bride's parents, and in the evening a reception was held at the home of the bride's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wasson. Mr. and Mrs. Guest left on a mo- tor trip to Owosso and other points in the U.S.A. For travelling the bride wore a brown gabardine suit with matching accessories • any a corsage of red roses. Northside United Church Rev. J. W. Stinson, Minister. 10 a:n., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Morning Service, subject, "Songs in the Night". 7 p.m., Restortilidn ,Service+, at the Anglican Church. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m., Bible Class and Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Life's Chief 'Con- cern." Evening service withdrawn in fa- vour of re -opening of St. Thomas' Anglican Church. S. Thomas Anglican Sunday, September 14th. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Morning Prayer. 7 p.m., Rededication of the Church and Dedication of the new lights. Rt. Rev. G. N. Luxton, D. D., Bishop of Huron. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2 p.m., ,Sunday School. 2:30 p.m., Holy 'Communion, Egmondville United Church Rev. A, W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.nt, "Trusting in the Lord" The Salvation Army Sunday, Sept. 14, 2:30 p.m., Sun- day School, 7:30 p.m., Meeting can- celled for Anglican Church • re -open - frig, Tuesday 3 p.in,, Prayer Group. Wednesday 4 p.m., Hobby Craft. ZONE COMMANDER ADDRESSES AUXILIARY Twenty-four regular members and ten new members attended the re- gular meeting of the Women's Aux- iliary Canadian Legion 156 on Wed- nesday, Sept, 3rd, Comrade Hoyle Commander of Zone 18 urged officers to co-operate with one another and sighted the 400 auxiliaries already organized in Ontario as a perfect example of the way to interpret service, first ser- vice to the branch, second service to all our veterans and the third and no less important service to the community. The Mystery box netting $3.50 was won by Comrade Hoyle. The Home Baking sale held last Saturday realized $30.85. It was decided to hold a draw for a Kenwood blanket, tri -lite and fish- ing rod—raffle to be made in De- cember. Highlight of the evening was the presentation of a necklace with matching earrings to Co m r ad e Hoyle, Commander of Zone 18 in appreciation of the assistance and co-operation afforded the Seaforth Auxiliary. Presentation was made by Comrade Jessie Cameron. After the meeting lunch was serv- ed by Mrs. Edgar and her committee HULLEY - ADDISON A very pretty Fall wedding took place on Saturday, Sept. 0, at 2 o'- clock at Constance United Church when Betty Caroline Addison, daug•• titer of Mr. and Mrs. George Addi- son, Hullett twp. was united in mar- riage to Kenneth McKay Hulley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hulley of McKillop. Rev. S. Brenton of Wood- stock officiated. • The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, and was dressed in white pleated nylon net tiered skirt fitted bodice of chant - illy lace with net yoke, and lily -point sleeves, white embroidered nylon net veil and coronet of white nylon, and carried red roses, silvered ivy leaves. The maid of honor, Mrs. Fred Mc- Gregor, and the bridesmaids, Grace Riley and Audrey Hulley, wore id- entical dresses of nylon marquisette. Mrs. McGregor's was green and she carried pink baby mums, and Miss Riley wore mauve and carried yel- low baby mums and Miss Hulley wore yellow with mauve baby mums. Marilyn Tebbutt of. Clinton, dressed in pink net over taffeta, was flower girl wearing a blue sash and blue headdress and carried a nosegay of blue and white carnations. The best man was Nelson Marks of Walton. Ushers were John . Teb• butt of Clinton and Arthur Bolton, McKillop. The church was beautifully decorated with white_ standards and baskets of gladioli in pastel shades. The organist was Miss Ruth Keyes, and the soloist was Miss Dawn Big - gin of London, who sang "Because" before the entrance of the bride and the "Wedding Hymn" during the signing of the register. The reception was held after- wards in the Sunday School room, decorated in shades of yellow, mauve and green. The bride's moth- er, Mrs. Addison, and the groom's mother, Mrs. Hulley, both wore navy with corsages of 'pink- roses. The bride's table was centered with a three storey cake. The waitresses were Misses Whilma Bald, Barbara McConnell and Dorothy Seebach of Stratford, Bernice Bean of Car- low, Norma Dexter • of Constance and Lorraine Smith assisted by Mrs. W. Dodds, Mrs. Greta Hoggart, Mrs, Vietta Hoggart, Mrs. Alice Buchanan, Mrs. Myrtle Babcock and Mrs. Ella Jewitt. • Later Mr. and Mrs. Hulley left for Ottawa and .points in Eastern Ontario. The bride chose for travel- ing a red and beige printed silk dress and a navy linen coat, with accessories in red, corsage of red roses with silvered ivy, The groom's gift to the bride was rhinestone necklace and earrings to the best man and ushers pen and pencil sets. The gifts to the bride's attendants, organist and soloist were costume pins, and to the flower girl. a silver locket. Mr. and Mrs. (Hulley will reside in Seaforth. WILLIAM LAWRENCE FORREST. Word was received here of the death in hospital at Haileybuxy, of William Lawrence Forrest, 82, of Goderich and .Seaforth, one of the most colorful and best known men in Great Lakes ports for more than half a century. For 45 years he worked as a dredging contractor out of Goder- ich, being associated with the Birnr- ingham 'Construction Company with his dredge and tug ,'W. L. Forrest." He assisted in construction of the 'breakwater there, and for years kept his tug and equipment, on what was known as Forrest Island, in the back part of Goderich harbor basin. Of huge stature, he stood six feet six inches in height, and always wore a Van Dyke beard, and a som- brero hat, he•was known far and wide as 'Big Bill Forrest." He was unmarried. While a great clear of his time was spent there, his homewas at Seaforth. Surviving are two sisters, Misses Alberta and Margaret Forrest, Mr. Forrest had been i11 for five Clays following a stroke, He was born in Stanley township and operated a farm near Ilillsgreen The funeral took place on Wed- nesday afternoon from the home of his sister, ?Miss Alberta Forrest, lot 15, con. 2, Tuckersmith. Crenation in St. James' Crematorium, Toronto. ELSTON CARDIFF, M.P., IS CANDIDATE FOR HURON Elston Cardiff,. M.P. for Huron North, was unanimously chosen as Progressive Conseryative bandidate to contest the next Federal election in the new riding of Huron, at the nomination meeting at Clinton on Monday night• Mr. Elgin McKinley of Stanley township nominated Mr. Cardiff in A. stirring and impressive speech in which he relinquished his own aspir- ations in favour of the sitting mem- ber whose seat had been abolished in the recent redistribution, Mr. Russell Bolton of McKillop seconded the nomination and out- lined 11Mr. Cardiff's splendid record of service in public life. Mr. Cardiff's name was the only nomination and he was declared candidate. Elmer Bell, Q.C., of Ex- eter presided. In his acceptance speech Mr. Cardiff explained that the new rid- ing comprises Hibbert twp. and all of Huron except Wingham, Howick and Turnberry. He told how the seats of Conservative farmer candi- dates had been systematically abol- ished in the recent redistribution. "When they started carving me up in Huron, I said I was not so dis- turbed being eliminated, but I did think the grand old County of Huron deserved at least a name." Thanking his mover, Mr. Cardiff said it -was a man's job to stand up and do what Elgin McKinley had done tonight, and Mr. McKinley had won the respect of every man and woman present. Others who spoke were Tom Pryde, M.P.P., John W. Hanna, M.P.P., and Charles McNaughton of Exeter, newly elected president of the Progressive Conservative Asso- ciation for Huron riding. The speaker of the evening was Gordon Graydon, Q.C., M.P, for Peel. He spoke highly of the unsel- fish action of Elgin McKinley and predicted a feeling of kind affection for hint in the hearts of all. Elston Cardiff he described as "an honest man who never tells you one thing, meaning another". His good judg- ment and common sense had made a magnificent contribution to Can- ada as a whole, Mr. Graydon said. Mr. Graydon said the government at Ottawa has been in power so long they have got a power complex. During the evening two musical numbers were given by Jack Thynne of Brussels, the "Kansas Farmer". Officers elected were: President, Charles McNaughton, Exeter; first vice president, Mrs. Alice Arbour, Goderich; second vice president, Harry Sturdy, Auburn; secretary, Jos. Murphy, Clinton; treasurer, Earl Mills, Walton. District repre- sentatives are; Brussels district, Ro- bert Bowman; Seaforth district, Joseph Atkinson (Dublin); Clinton district, Elmer Webster (Varna), Exeter district, Luther Penhale (Ex- eter); Goderich district, Georgy Ginn (Goderich twp.); Lueknow dis- trict, Cecil Johnston (Ashfield). HENSALL- Mrs. Fred Beer spent a few days last week in London. Mrs. Elva 'Carlisle, Mrs. Annie Logan anti (Mrs. ,Martha Harvey were recent visitors with relatives in London. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scruton of Port Dover visited over the week- end with Mr- and Mrs. Peter L. rite - Naughton and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Shad -dick and Mr. Thos. Shaddick. Mrs. S. Schroeder left this week to visit with relatives at St. Clair Shores, Mich. ' Mr. and Mrs. R. Luxton .of Clin- ton have been holidaying with the latter's mother, Mrs. Kirby. Miss ,Shirley Chapman, nurse -in - training at Victoria Hospital, Lon- don, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Chap- man. Douglas Munn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Munn underwent a tonsil operation in Clinton General Hospital on Monday. Ms. Anna Elder of London is spending a couple of weeks at the home of her son and daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Elder. The Hensall School Fair will be held in the Arena on Friday, Sept, 12, parade commencing at 1;30 p.m. Ali exhibits to be placed from 1 to 3.:80 p.m. Bride -Elect Honored A large number of neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mrs, Leonard Erb on Monday even ing in honor of Miss Audrey Camp bell, bride -elect of the week. WARD KNOX'S BARN BURNED WEDNESDAY Mr. Ward Knox's barn at Har - lock, in Hullett twp. was destroyed by fire' on Wednesday afternoon. Seaforth District fire department answered the tail. The fire is still burning as we go to press, cause is not known. It was first noticed by Mrs. Knox and her son Ronnie about 2;30 p.m. Mr. Knox was away from home working et a neighbor's. The hay and grain are destroyed but it is believed some pigs were! saved. The house and other buildings are •out of clanger. There was no' machinery in the barn. ANNUAL REPORT OF HOSPITAL AUXILIARY1 The annual report of Hospital! Auxiliary to Scott Memorial Hospi- tal; During the year the auxiliary held ten regular and three executive meetings, There were 39 active members. The auxiliary sponsored the fol- lowing events: Rummage sale, tur- key raffle, hospital games week, theatre party and candy sale, penny sale and May Day tea. From these afl'airs the treasurer's report shows receipts of $1,214.30. Renovating the kitchen and dec- orating the second floor of the nurses' residence was the major pro- ject during the year. Curtains were purchased for the second floor of the hospital. The auxiliary maintains a person- al interest in the nurses and work of the hospital. Lunch was provided by the members for the nurses' dance. Christmas gifts were presented to nurses and employees and treats were given to patients. Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Hos- pital Auxiliary to Scott Memorial Hospital was held at the Nurses Re- sidence on Tuesday evening, Sept. 9th with 20 members present. The i ,reports of the committees, such as secretary, treasurer, corresponding secretary, ways and means were given, The treasurer's report show- ed receipts of $1214.30 from events. sponsored by the Auxiliary through- out the year and at this time the Auxiliary wishes to thank everyone who helped in any way to make their year a success. Two delegates were appointed to attend the Ontario Women's Hospit- al Auxiliary Convention in Toronto in October. A Hospital Tag Day will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27th. The plans for the Annual Rummage sale to be held Oct. 25th were also made. We ask the public to please save good used clothing for. this. LADIES' GUILD On Tuesday afternoon, the La- dies' Guild niet in the parish hall of St. Thomas' Anglican Church with fourteen members present. The president, Mrs. Raymond Nott pre- sided and the meeting opened with the reading of 134th Psalm by Miss C. Holmes. The president offered special prayers for .Synod which is in session this week in London, fol- lowed by prayers for the parish and the Lord's Prayer in unison. Follow- ing the roll call the minutes of the previous meeting were read and ap- proved; also the treasurer's report showed a substantial balance on hand. There were four birthdays noted for this month. The Board of Management report was given by the president, stating there would be a reception in the parish hall follow- ing the rededication service on Sen - day evening; also on the following Monday evening an organ recital by Mr. Quentin MacLean of the CBC. Items of business were dis- cussed, including further arrange- ments for the bazaar and a rum- mage sale to be held on ' Saturday, Nov. 22. After the collection was received and dedicated, Mrs. Nott adjourned the meeting with the benediction. POEM IN WAR CRY A poem, "Eventide" by Mr. John Beattie of Seaforth, is featured this week on the front cover of The War Cry, official paper of The Salvation Army in Canada. WINTHROP Mrs. H. E. Livingstone is visiting her brother in Montreal. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hawley are visiting in London. Many friends will be sorry to hear Mr. Tom Shannon is seriously ill in Scott Memorial Hospital, Mr. John Pethick and Mr. Geo. Bernard are wiring for hydro. Woman's Association and W.M.S. met on Sept. 3 in Cavan Church with aood attendance. W. A. Pres- ident, Mrs. Janes McClure opened the meeting with hymn 577. 23rd psalm was read and W.M.S. presi- dent, Mrs, Wm. Dodds, then took over. Mrs. Dodds read about some .of the work Miss Shepherd, our special missionary for prayer, is do- ing, after which prayer was offered. Our next meeting is to be held on Oct. 8th in the church. Mrs, 0, Smith was in charge of the devo- tional part, Hymn 12 was sung. Mrs. H. Rapson read the scripture. Eph. 2; 4-8, followed with prayer by Mrs. T. Betties. Mrs. J. Boyd intro- duced the new study book "Along Africa Trails" Mrs. Altmann read facts on Angola. Mrs. Livingstone explained the books i n the nee hook shelf. Hymn 289 was sung ant Mrs. G. Smith closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was served 'b; Circle 2. Su.mikat Publishers blishers C1ts.. awn. Post (ere., (wet., ottmea- n-, iiiii mem,m 11,11,. 11111111, „1111,1/1,1t. iiiiii 11111111-11 iiiii111111, , 1111,, iiiiiuu,1dp1111, i oma "Lovely To Look At and only $3195 A complete sugar, cream & tray in W. A. Rogers fine silver plate. Only a limited number at this price 1 Get your set NOW P. S. See "Lovely to Look At" starring Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel at the Regent Theatre, Sept. 15th, 16th & 17th. SAVAUGE'S Jewellery Gifts Seaforth Fine China ,,,,,,,,,,,,,a111111ou,1,ouuu,1,1uuu1111,111auun1111nuunan11i 011111111111,1111011111111111„,,,1u,uuu1111n11,1111u1111,111 11„ HIGH SCHOOL NEWS panied with Mr. and Mrs. Beverley On Monday and Tuesday of this i Anderson and family spent Satur- week nominations were made for day in Kitchener. Students Council: George Coyne, Toronto; with his mother, Mrs. For president: Patsy Lane (not M. Coyne and other running), Douglas Stewart, Ann relatives. Litawski, Harry Jacobi, Garfield Mr. and Mrs. Frank Iirauskopf Baker, Gordon Rowland. of Tillsonburg with Mrs. Louis For secretary; Alice Watson (not Krauslcopf. running), Hazel Slavin (not run- Mr. and Mrs, Frank Doyle, Tor ning), James Flannigan, Barbara Hillis (not running), Ione Watson. For treasurer: Hazel Slavin root running), John McGavin. With this fine Selection of candi- dates we can hope for a successful Students Council For last year's standing the fol- lowing students came first, second and third in their grade year's work counting June examinations, Grade IX—Janet McGregor 11:2.1; Maja Roobol 91.6; Rose Siemon 89.9 Grade B—Ruth Hemingway 88.4; Marie Hunt 87.0; Nancy Spittal 86.1 Grade XI—Beth Boyd 87.11; Nan- cy Nott 84.0; Edna Martin 83.5. Grade XII—Leslie McSpadden 87.0; Eileen McCartney 83.6Pat-, ricia Lane 82.2. DUBLIN Dublin Continuation School News School opened Tuesday with many , a groan and a sigh. Still we were glad (at least some of us) to be back' again among our classmates and teachers. We want to extend a wel- come to Grade nine. Voting for our new Student Caun- cil took place on Friday. We con-' gratulate our officers: Marion Roach, President; Leonard Maloney, Vice President; Marie Dalton, Sec- retary, and Jerry Eckert, Treasurer The class representatives are Marie Bruxer, Dorothy Dillon, Anne Tom- linson, Roy Maloney and Leon Ma- loney. Grade nine seems suspicious of doors closed upon secret meetings. Is it initiation? We wonder! The September meeting of the C. W. L. of St. Patrick's Church, Dub- lin, was held on Tuesday evening September 2 in the High School. The meeting• was opened with prayer by the president, Mrs. John Meagher. In her opening address she extended a vote of thanks to the ladies and also the nen of the parish who helped to make the recent ham supper and social evening 'a suc- cess. She urged the members to leave one quarter inch of paper on all cancelled postage stamps. Ap- proximately 80 lbs of clothing was sent to the missions including one quilt. Another quilt is to be quilted in the near future. The recently purchased Mortuary plaque was on display. Mrs. Jack McCarthy* and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson were named to call on the sick during the next month. Plans were made for the Bingo which is to be held on Friday evening, ,Sept. 12. The most inter- esting part of the evening. was a talk given by Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes describ- ing his visit to England and the con- ditions prevailing in that country. He also made mention of his visit to Ireland. The minutes of the last meeting and the correspondence were read by Mrs. Earl Healy. The secretary's report was approved by Mary Beale and seconded by Mrs. Joseph Shea. The treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Martin Kiinnk- hamnter. It was approved by Mrs. Wm. Lane and seconded by Molly O'Connell. The meeting was ad- journed by Mrs. E. Cronin. Mrs. Meagher closed the meeting with prayer. A social hour was enjoyed. Lunch was served by Mrs. Joseph Shea and Mrs. John Murray assisted by Mrs. Louis Bruxer. On the weekend of Aug. 23 24 and 20” at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman O'Connor, a family reunion was held with the entire family pre- sent. Sister Conicessa of Windsor, Sister Mary Daniel of Maidstone, Mr. and 1Mrs, Joseph O'Connor and fancily of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Falconer and family of Oak- ville, Mr. and Mrs. James O'Connor and family of Dublin, Mr. and firs. Janes Conway and family of Miami, Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Don Miller and family of Belleville, Mich. Mrs. Agnes O'Connor then left with Me, .nnd Mrs. Dave Falconer where she will spend a few weeks at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Feeney accom- onto, with Ted Doyle. Mrs. T. J. Molyneaux, Mise Dalt- on and Mrs, Frank Evans at Goder- ich. Miss Loretta Barry entered St. Joseph's Hospital, London, as a student nurse. Jim Malone and Pat Flannery are employed at Vienna. -lir. and Mrs. Jack Meagher spent a weekend at Vanessa, Norfolk County, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ryan, lir. and Mrs. Win. Maloney and Mrs. Joseph Flanagan at London. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Malone and Miss Mary Malone at Midland. James Delaney in London. Phonse Meagher spent a week at Belleville. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Byrne. Detroit with Miss Monica Byrne. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carpenter at Blyth. The following district teachers re- turned to their duties on September 2nd: Miss Mary E. Stapleton at Cal- gary, Alta.; Miss Phonsine Meagher at Markdale; Miss Margaret Flana- gan at Kennicott: Miss Joan Flana- gan at .Beechwood; Mrs. James Mor- rison at Ingersoll; :Miss Mary Morri- son at Grand Bend; Miss Beatrice Murray at Guelph; Miss Alice Ryan at Chatham; Miss Helen Murray at Windsor; Miss Dorothy Donnelly at Kitchener; Miss -Mary Kennedy at St. Augustine; Mrs. Leo Ryan at Milton; Miss Loraino Rowland at Goderich; Mrs. Frank Murray at Seaforth; Miss Bernadette Barry at Simcoe: William Murphy at Wel- land; Hugh Benninger at Kings- bridge; Jim Lane at Sudbury. EGMONDVILLE Mr, and Mrs. Edwin North of Mid- land, Mich., visited with Mr. and Mrs. Force Johnston and Mrs. David Stephenson, also with relatives at Varna. ;Miss Mayne Watson, Reg. N. of St. Joseph Hospital London, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Watson. Mr. Wm. Murray had a very suc- cessful sale of his household effects on Saturday. The house has- been visolle. ld to Mr. Bernard Nott. We wel- come and Mrs. Nott to Egmond- McKILLOP The September meeting of the Bethel Woman's Association and Woman's Missionary Society was held at the home of Mrs. Stanley Hillen. Miss Ethel Dennis, vice-pres- ident, had charge of the devotional exercises assisted by Mrs. Robert Hulley. The new study book "Along Africa Trails" was introduced by Mrs. Chas. Boyd. "Facts about An- gels" was given by Mrs. W. Welsh. Mrs. Ross Leeming gave a reading on stewardship. The A u t u re n Thankoffering meeting will be held in the church with Mrs. Roy Lawson as the guest speaker. Mrs. W. Den- nis conducted a short business meet- ing and the meeting closed with the singing of a hymn and prayer. MANLEY Mr, and Mrs. Hubert Johnson visited Sunday with Mr. - and Mrs. M. Connelly. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Manley were Mr. and Mrs. Wilk Ham Lattner, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thorpe and Mr. and Mrs. Pius Ei- senmenger, Kitchener•. Mr. and Mrs. S. Murray. at For- mosa. School opened last week with Miss Norma Leeming as teaehor. STANLEY Anniversary services will be held at Goshen United Church on Sun- day, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m., and 7:30 p.m, Guest speaker for the morning service will be Rev. Wm, 0. Robin- son of Manitoba, and for the even- ing service, the Rev. W. Maines, of Brucefield. Special music will be furnished by the choir.