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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1952-11-06, Page 1'1 The sea HURON GAUNTY'S rth L E AVING NEWSPAPER WFIOLE. SERIES, VOL, 75 • SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1952 Snowdon Bros.. I ebllahers ;l.attuaim4 118 ieccp t , Ottatwamull I'm.t PRESENTATION TO MR. AND MRS. BERNARD NOTT A most enjoyable evening was spent by neighbors hallowe'en night at the• home 'of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Livingston, to honor Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Nott, prior to moving to their new home in Egmondville. The evening was spent playing progres- sive euchre, winners were ladies 1st Mrs. Elmer Dale; lone hands, Mrs. Jack'Freeman; consolation, M's. Ed Radford. Men's 1st, Mr. Jack Free- man; lone hands, Theodore Dale; Consolation, Landy Bell. After be- ing served a delicious lunch a pro- gram of musical numbers was en- joyed, those . taking part were: duets, Marie and Lois Dale; piano solo, Misses Lorraine Livingston and Lois Dale; violin selections by Nor- man Dale, Elmer Dale and Elgin Nott; duet by Maria and Clarence Dale. Mr. Theodore Dale read the address and David Livingston and Gordon Dale in Hallowe'.en cost- umes. presented Mr. and Mrs. Nott With an end table. Mr. Nott made a fitting reply, and all sang "For They are lolly Good, Fellows" and "God Save 'The Queen". The Address,—Dear Mr. and Mrs, Bernard Nott, we your friends and neighbors have assembled here to- night to spend a few hours in your company before your departure from this vicinity. We regret to learn .of your decision • to move to your future home. You both have won our highest esteem. and respect while residing in this community, by•your kind and generous actions, always wishing for others' welfare. We beg you to accept. these gifts not being a measure of value, but a token of remembrance of each and all and we hope you will be long spared and blessed with health and comfort in your new hone. We do not say goodbye but rather say, 'come again' as we love your com- pany. Signed on behalf of your neighbors and friends. CRAWFORD—WRIGHT A mid -autumn wedding of interest to 'Seaforth and Toronto residents took place at 7 o'clock Friday even- ing, Oct. 31, when Barbara Dawn Wright, .Seaforth and London, be- came the bride of FO. Thomas Ste-• venson 'Crawford, Summerside, P.E. I. The .bride is the elder daughter of Mrs. Wright, Seaforth, and the late William G. Wright. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James Crawford, 77 Poplar Plains Crescent, Toronto. The candlelight ceremony was performed in St..An- drew's Presbyterian •Church, Am- herstburg, by Rev. Donald St. Clair Campbell, Windsor, before an altar seasonably decorated with fern and chrysanthemums in autumn tones. The bride wore a street -length dust- er dress of eight o'clock iridescent blue taffeta, fashioned on princess lines featuring a shirred bodice and bouffant skirt. The duster coat was styled with a mandarin collar, mel- on sleeves and very full skirt. Her small feather hat in imported plat- tinum blue shade was relieved with matching ostrich feathers. A corsage of pink delight roses completed her .costume. Mr. and Mrs. William R. Crawford, 178 Janette Ave., Wind- sor, brother and sister-in-law of the bridegroom, were the only attend- ants. Mrs. Crawford wore a dress of navy taffeta and her corsage was of - Duisberg'Roses in a pink shade. A reception was held at the Elmwood Golf Club, Windsor. For a wedding trip to the United States the bride changed to a purple plum tieatina crepe • dress over which a muskrat fur jacket was worn. Her accessor- ies matched her going -away dress. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford will reside in Summerside, P.E.I. ST. THOMAS' W. A. The' November meeting. of the St. Thomas' Branch of the W. A. was held in the parish hall Tuesday af- ternoon. Mrs. McGavin opened the meeting with the reading of the scripture lesson from St. Matthew's Gospel 28: 10-20,. by Mrs. Bethune. The November Litany, members' and Lord's Prayer were said in uni- son. The minutes, treasurer's and Dorcas' reports were given and ac- cepted. Twenty members attended the semi-annual at Strathroy; fif- teen members, the Fall Deanery at Gerrie. 'Slides on the new study book "Thine is the Glory" will be given during Lent at Hensall, God- erich and Wingham. Mrs. MoGavin reported layettes now ready at the .Red Cross rooms. The annual meet- ing will be held on Dec. 2nd in the parish hall; tea will be served. Mrs. McGavin closed the meeting with the benediction. St. Thomas Anglican. 10 am., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Morning Prayer. Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Legion will parade to this service. Evening Prayer 7 p.m. St. iMary's Church, Dublin Sunday School at 2:30 p.m., Holy Communion at 3 pan. Northside United Church Rev. John Stinson, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School and Adult Bible Class. 11 a.m., "In Memoriam" 7 p.m„ "The Man Who Saw God". First Presbyterian Church 10 am, Bible Class and Sundal .School. 11a.m., "The Greater De- votion," Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., "Faith for our Times". REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE AT CENOTAPH Remembrance Day will be observ- ed at the annual Legion service at the cenotaph in Victoria Park, Sea - forth, on Tuesday, November 11th, commencing at 10:30 a.m. The pub- lic is invited to attend this service, The program: Invocation and Call to Worship, Rev. D. Glen Campbell; Scripture Lesson, Rev. W. A. Jones; Hymn, 0 . God of Bethel, by whose hand; Address, Rev. John Stinson; Prayers, Rev. A. W. Gardiner; Last Post, Bandmaster Stanley ;Smith; Two minute silence; Reveille, Band- master Stanley Smith; Placing of Wreaths; God Save The Queen; Ben- ediction, Rev. D. Glen Campbell. SEAFORTH CURLERS ORGANIZE FOR SEASON The 76th annual meeting of the Seaforth Curling Club was held at the Seaforth and District Communi- ty .Centre on Oct. 29th. The meeting was well attended, and the enthusi- asm of those present indicates that this year will be a very successful one for the local curlers. The newly elected officers and ex- ecutive are as follows: ' Pres., Dr. J. A. Munn; Vice -Pres., John Longstaff; Sec.-Treas., J. L. Slattery; Chaplain, Rev. D. J. Lane; Membership Committee: Wm. Ley - burn, Frank Kling, Rev, D. J. Lane, Ron Rudd. Games Committee: J. A. Stewart, J. E. Keating, Dr. Maclntyre, J. Longstaff. Lunch Committee: W. J. Duncan, Chas. Barber, Leo Stephenson. The first named in each commit- tee is its convenor, and also a mem- ber of the executive. . All interested in curling are cord- ially invited to come and enjoy the good curling on Wednesday after- noons and evenings. FORTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY The family of 'Mr. and Mrs. John Herdman of Exeter, who were cele- brating their 45th wedding anniver- sary, gave a turkey dinner in their honour at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bradshaw of Seaforth on Sat- urday evening, Nov. lst. The table was adorned by a three-tier wedding cake flanked by tapers and flowers. Following the dinner the celebrants were presented with a set of dishes by the family. Several gifts and cards of congratulations were re- ceived. The family consists of five sons and two daughters: (Florence) Mrs. William Bradshaw, Seaforth; Squire, Centralia; Amos and Her- man, Elimville; '(Eula) Mrs. Hilson Whiteford, Ingersoll; Clayton, Tor- onto; and Carman, London. TheY also have three grandchildren. NORTHSIDE GROUP MEETS The November meeting of Group 4 of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs. Wm. Wilbee on Tuesday evening, Mrs. Ferris open- ed the meeting with a poem of H. Isabel Graham and hymn 502 "What a Friend we have in Jesus" and a prayer by Mrs. Martha Corlett. Scripture was read by Mrs. John Currie. Roll call was answered with a short humorous story. The secre- tary's report was given by Mrs. Dave Lemon and the money was handed in to take the place of the fowl supper. Miss Fennell gave an interesting story on "Three Stran- gers" and Mrs. Stinson conducted the election of officers, as follows: Pres., Mrs. Ferris; Sec.-Treas., Mrs. John Kaiser and Mrs. Alex Wright; Social Con., Mrs. Turnbull and Mrs. Bruce Walters; Key Woman, Mrs. John Currie; Press Sec., Mrs. Mar- garet Cuthill; Good Cheer, Mrs. Harold Wilson. The 'benediction was then repeated and lunch was served by the hostess and her assistants. A vote of thanks was then given by Mrs. Ferris to Mrs. Wilbee and the lunch committee. HOLD SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR The Ladies' Aid of First Presby- terian'Church sponsored a successful afternoon tea and bazaar in the basement of the church, Saturday, Nov. 1, with proceeds amounting to 4107.00. Receiving guests were Mrs. H. 1;. Smith and Mrs. D.. Glenn Campbell This year the bazaar was run under a new plan with each group having their own booth. Con- venors were, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Kerslake, Mrs. S. Pullman, Mrs. Mc- Gregor, Mrs. J. •Cardns, Mrs. Wigg and Mrs. Munn. Miss Jean .Scott and her committee were in charge of the tea tables with Mrs. McGregor, Mrs. John Beattie and Mrs. D. Glenn Campbell pouring tea. LADIES' AID The Ladies' Aid of First Presby- terian Church met on Tuesday in the 'schoolroom with Mrs. H. E. Smith presiding. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were given. The total receipts of the bazaar held on .Saturday was over $400, Mrs. J. W. Thompson was the speaker and her talk was on a trip to the New Eng- land States, describing the museums and different homes. A duet by Alice Ami Nixon and Marlene Miller en- titled "It is no Secret what God can do", accompanied by Mrs. 'Rennie. At the close of the meeting there was a social half hour and lunch. RED CROSS NOTES The Red Cross workrooms will be open on Friday afternoon, Nov. 7 to give out wool and sewing, the executive will meet at 3 o'clock. WILLIAM AMENT PASSES — WAS FORMER MAYOR One of Seaforth's oldest and best known residents, and business men, former mayor William Ament, 83, died Saturday in Scott Memorial Hospital. He was born at Heidelberg, Ont:, but had lived here all his life, and after learning the trade of cooper, was associated with his father in his old established cooper shop. For the past 22 years he had been en. gaged in the coal 'business. Always keenly interested in public affairs, he had served several terms as councillor, and was later reeve and mayor. Last month he resigned as town assessor, a position he had held for several years. He was one of the oldest members of the Presbyterian Church, and of Brittania Masonic Lodge, of which he was a past mast- er. He had also served as a school trustee. Surviving besides his 'wife, for- merly Janet E. Winters, are one daughter, Helen, Mrs. Stanley Grain- ger, London; and four sons, Warren of Detroit; Kenneth of Waterloo; Arthur, Toronto, and Carl, Minmico. The funeral was held from the Whitney funeral home on Tuesday at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Glen Campbell, and interment made in Maitlandbank Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers: W. J. Dun- can, Merton A. Reid, James G. Mul- len, Chas. Barber, Sidney Pullman, Harry Chesney, Roy McGeoch, John Beattie. Pallbearers were 3. E. Keating, C. A. Reith, W. A. Wright, Ross Mc- Gregor, W. H. Golding, J. A. Petrie. Flowerbearers were Frank Kling,. M. E. Clarke, J. W. Modeland, E. Larone, G. C. Brightrall, J. C. Coch- rane. JAMES FINLAYSON There passed away on Friday, Oc- tober 31, at Scott Memorial Hospit- al, James Finlayson, 82. After an illness of some months, he was how- ever quite active and attending to the duties around the home and in the garden till about two weeks ago. He was born in Tuckersmith twp., 4th con., 1870, son of bhe late Mar- garet and John Finlayson, and at- tended school at the Red Tavern School, Tuckersmith. He was mar- ried in 1899 to Agnes Alexander of McKillop. The early years of his married life he spent raising barns with block and tackle, later he farm- ed on the farm now occupied by his son Arthur. In 1948 he and Mrs. Finlayson retired from the farm and moved to Egmondville. Surviving are his wife and a family of 3 sons and 2 daughters: William, Lorne Park; Lorne and Arthur, Tucker - smith; Margaret (Mrs. Wes. Hayt- er) 'Webberville, Mich.; and Jessie, Lorne Park. Mr. Finlayson was a member of the United Church and a faithful at- tendant as long as health permitted. Ile was an Elder and a member of the session for a number of years. He was industrious in his habits, strictly honest in all his dealings, a good neighbor, a kind and loving husband and father; he will be greatly missed in the home by his wife and family, and in the com- munity by a large circle of friends The funeral service, which was largely attended, was held on Sun- day from the G. A. Whitney funeral home and conducted by his pastor Rev. A. W. Gardiner. Burial in Mait- landbank 'C e m e t e r y. Pallbearers were three sons and three grand- sons: William Finlayson, Lorne Fin- layson, Arthur Finlayson, Don. Fin- layson, Laird Finlayson, Reg. Fin- layson. The floiverbearers were: Ro- bert McGonigle, Alex Broadfoot, Jas. Broadfoot, Wm. Broadfoot, Chas. McI(ay and Thos. Robinson. Friends from a distance attending the funeral were from Wingham, Exeter and Toronto. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TO MEET The regular meeting of the Hos- pital Auxiliary will be held on Tues- day evening, Nov. 110, at 8:15 in the nurses' residence. All members are asked to :be present and new members will be welcome, HIGH SCHOOL NEWS ,Seaforth I-Iigh's Golden Bears won the first of the two games with Mitchell 10-5, on Monday. The re- turn match here is on Friday. Question of the week: Did Irene cause the ruination of one quartet? OFFICERS ELECTED UY GROUP 1 QF W.A. At the home of Mrs. James Broad - foot on Tuesday evening, Miss Rena McKenzie shared with the members of group 1 of the W. A, of North- side United Church her delightful experiences of her trip this summer to Britain and the continent. It was most fascinating, The meeting was opened by singing "0 God Our Help In Ages Past", Mrs. F. Roberton read the scripture lesson. The devo- tional convenor, Mrs. Ellis; enlarged on the thought "Inasmuch" and fol- lowed with prayer. The president, Mrs, Garnham, conducted the busi- ness of the evening and offered prayer. The December meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. J. Pollard. Rev. John Stinson presided over the election of officers. The results: Past Pres., 1VIrs. S. Garn- ham; Pres., Mrs, W. Campbell; Vice Pres., Mrs, F. Roberton; Dev. Con., Mrs. C. Walden; Sec„ Mrs. E, H. Close; Treas., Mrs. R. •Murdie; Soc- ial .Oon., Mrs. B. Stephenson; Gorr. Sec., Mrs. James Barron. The clos- ing prayer was by Mrs. C. Walden. Mrs. Campbell thanked the speaker for her most informative and inter- esting talk, also Mrs. Broadfoot for the use of her home. Mrs. H. Con- nell, Mrs. G. Bechtel and Miss M. Carter were the lunch committee for the. evening. HALLOWE'EN FROLIC DRAWS LARGE CROWD A crowd of costumed children ap- peared at the community centre on Friday evening to take part in the Lions Club annual Hallowe'en frolic, Special costume prize -winners in the various age groups were: girls eight and under, Joan and Barbara James (pair), Marilyn Dillon and Evelyn Dick (pair), Sheila Eaton; 12 and under, Ruth Albrecht, Karen Nicholson and Kathryn Boshart (pair), Judy Crich; boys 8 and un- der, Bernard Hotham, Kim McLean, Robbie Sharp; 12 and under, Nelson Ball, Jack Hoff, Ray Scoins. Girls over 12, Penny James and Ruth Teall appearing as Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. Boys over 12, Jack 'Baker. H. G. Meir was in charge of the ,costume events, Lou Bailey was in Fharge of the racing events, result - Mng as follows: girls 9 to 14 years, arion McLlwain, Lorraine Odbert, (((Alice Ann Nixon. Girls free-for-all, Marion McLlwain, Lorraine Odbert, Alice Ann Nixon. Boys 8 and under, Teddy Lamont, Jimmy Sills, Terry Ast; 9 to 14, Ron Williams, L. Hu - gill, Murray Carter. The Stratford Skating Club put on a fine exhibition of fancy and comic skating. The Highlight of the evening was the speedy game of broomball by members of bhe Lions Club. Many hilarious moments were enjoyed by the spectators and the law showed no respect for persons when Mayor Dr. E. A. McMaster, star goalie, was arrested handcuffed, and drag- ged off the ice for infraction of rules. The game ended abruptly when referee Enie 'Shorty' Munroe was "shot" by a disgruntled player and carted off in a wheelbarrow. 'John E,• Longstaff was chairman of events. Those not interested in skating played fowl and cash bingo in the auditorium. The members in charge were: master of ceremonies, president Frank Kling; C. T. Smith, John Beattie, C. A. Barber, W. 5. Duncan, C. M. .Smith, W. E. South- gate, J. E. Longstaff, J. A. Stewart, A. W. Sillery, J. E. Keating, George Hays, Harold Jackson, Homer Hunt, Harvey Leslie, Lou Bailey, F. J. Snow, Elmer Larone L. P. Plum - steel, William Ball, Ralph McFad- den, H. G. Meir, H. E: Smith, E. C. Boswell, Willis Dundas, J. 0. Turn- bull, Eric Munroe, John Baldwin, William Hart, Ross Savauge, Scott Cluff, H. 0. Free, 3. A. Murray, C. Walden, H. Traviss, Dr. F. J. Beche- ly, Dr. P. L. Brady. Dr. J. A. Gor- will, G. C. Brightrall, E P. Chesney, M. E. Clarke, Joe Mason, Erie Milner, J. Modeland, J. G. Mullen, A. Y. Mc- Lean, Gordon McGavin, Dr. E. A. McMaster, R. S. McKercher, M. A. Reid, C. Rowcliffe, J. M. •Scott, Ross Scott, 3. R. Spittal, Harry Stewart, W. T. Teall, and G. A. Whitney. TEACHERS' FEDERATION DISTRICT MEETING Region 1 of the Ontario Women Teachers' Federation met in Wing - ham Town Hall, on Saturday, Nov. 1st with Miss Hattie Robinson of Goderich in the chair, The devotions. period was in charge of Miss Roberta Edmunstone of Owen Sound, after which the reports of the different committees were heard. At noon a luncheon was served in the United Church after which Mrs. Agnes Mason of Seaforth presided. The guest speaker was Miss EIiz- abeth Taylor of Federation Head- quarters. Miss Taylor stressed that the teachers "Be Professional" in taking their plane in the community as well as the classroom. Region 1 goes as far south as London and north to Meaford and Owen .Sound. One hundred and fora' teachers registered. Local teachers attending were tips, Agnes Mason Miss Mabel Turn- bull, Mrs. Elva Ellis, Mrs, E, J. We - ',el., and Mrs.. Ruby Dundas. Extra Values in Cups and Saucers 25c I3Iue Willow design. Good substantial cup & saucer for every -clay use. Only a limited number of these left. 50c Solid black pattern outside of cup, with attractive floral design inside. These are the best we've seen at 50e for a long time. 75c Choice of 4 solid colours outside the cup with a neat floral design inside the cup. Also a selection of bone china cups & saucers, regular values up to $1.50, which we are clear- ing at 75c. NIake your selection of these outstanding values in low- priced cups & saucers while our present stock lasts. Jewellery SL"S C A U G E. S Gifts Seaforth Fine China JAMES MOSE Elmer Bell, �Q C. and Chas. Mc- Naughton of Exeter; Reeve Elmer Webster, Varna; Tom Pryde, NLP. P. Federal Candidate, Elston Card- iff, M.P., was also in attendance. The afternoon meeting was chair- ed by Elmer Bell when A. D. Mc- Kenzie, Toronto, was re-elected President. A former well known resident of McKillop twip. passed away at Rip- ley on Monday, Nov. 3rd in the per- son of James Mose in his 80th year. Mr. Mose had made his home at Rip- ley since leaving McKillop in 1938, but had been a visitor each year with friends in this vicinity. Born in England he came to Canada with his parents at the age of five and grew up in Goderich twp. For three years he had lived at Zurich before com- ing to McKillop where he had lived for 22 years near Walton. His wife, formerly Miss Annie Elizabeth Hay- ter of Stephen twp., passed away in 1921. Surviving are one son and two daughters, Thomas Nelson Mose, of Milverton; Mrs. Perdue 'IDsatrice1 of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Carl Hous- ton (Ethel) of Stanley twp. There are also six grandchildren and 11 great granchildren. One sister also survives, Mrs. William Kempton of Goderich, in her 90th year. Mr. Mose was a member of the Anglican Church. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon from the resi- dence of his daughter, Mrs. Carl Houston, Smiley twp. Rev. R. 11: P. Bulteel of Clinton officiated, assist- ed by Rev. Mr. Lane. The pallbearers were Roy Allen, Goderich; Vernon Oesch, Zurich; Everett Perdue, Wal- ton; Kenneth Fleming, Milverton; William Bogie, Goderieh; William Kempton, Ripley. Interment was in Bayfield Cemetery. CLARE WESTCOTT ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT OF Y.P.C. • On Monday, November 3, young Conservatives from Ontario's 90 constituencies gathered at the Royal. York Hotel in Toronto to elect the officers who will lead their organiz- ation in Ontario for the coming two Years. This executive consisting of a president, 9 vice presidents, secre- tary, treasurer' and two auditors is responsible for organizing new groups throughout Ontario and co- ordinating- the activities of existing clubs . The office of President, previous- ly held by Mr. Wallace Nesbitt, prominent Woodstock lawyer was sought by Frank Greene of Port Arthur, Allan Lawrence of Toronto and ITowie Meeker M.P„ of New Hamburg, each with almost equal support from various sections of the province. ' Just before the actual vote casting got under way, Howie Meeker with- drew from the contest stating that if elected he would not be able to put the required time and energy into the position due to his other commitments. In dropping from the race Meeker and his entire organiz- ation rallied behind Frank Greene and Greene was elected by a sub- stantial majority. Allan Lawrence was then nomin- ated by Greene for First Vice -Presi- dent and his election met no opposi- tion. Mr. Richard Grimm of Preston, a Meeker Campaign organizer nomin- ated Clare Westeott for second Vice - President, and as no other names were placed in alomination, Mr. Westcott gained this office without a contest. For the remaining executive po- sitions, 7 vice presidents, secretary, treasurer and auditors from 4 to 5. people were nominated for each and had to be decided by ballot. The meeting was chaired by Geo, H. Hees, young Toronto M.P., and both Ontario Leader Leslie Frost and Federal leader George Drew spoke before the meeting. Delegates t'roni Huron included WOMEN'S INSTITUTE NOTES The regular meeting of the Sea - forth W. I. will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. E. Whitmore. The roll call is a suggestion for a home-made Xmas gift. London Convention reports will be heard. The lunch committee is: Sandwiches, Mrs. E. Cameron, Mrs. W. Coleman; tarts, Mrs. Mac Scott, Mrs. Eldon Kerr. Members are re- minded of the committees for the euchre, Nov. 7, as announced last week, also to bring or send a cake to same. Of interest also is the Na- tional Farm Radio Forum Broad- cast over C.B.C. on Nov. 10, when farm women will be under the spot- light, as the farmers of Canada will discuss the topic "Farm Women in Public Life". Plan to listen. BRUCEFIELD A very successful turkey supper was held at the church on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Christie, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Webster and Mrs. J. Grant, were in Moorefield on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson have returned from a trip to the West. Mrs. Hain and Miss Mayne Swan, have returned from Sudbury. Mrs. Glen Swan and fancily spent a week in Belgrave. A very successful Young People's Rally was held in the church on Monday evening. The Woman's As- sociation served supper to 2 i members of surrounding unions. EGMONDVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clark of Highgate spent the weekend wih the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Stephenson and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Seetchner of Bayfield. Mrs. Elizabeth McKay and Mrs. Robert Neilson of Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh :McKay of London attended the funeral. of the late James Finlayson and visited with Mrs. Finlayson, Word has been received that Mrs. W. J Nott was called to Bruce Mines last Friday owing to the death of her sister, Mrs, Jna. Shewfelt. The funeral was Held on Monday afternoon to Greenwood cemetery, Sault St. Marie, Ont. Mrs.. John Irwin, a sister of Mr, Nott, is in the hospital with a brok- en leg, the result of a fall a week ago. KIPPEN Messrs. Don Bell and Sim Mac- Gregor, Stewart Wilson, Mac. Speers and Stewart. Stiles returned on Sat- urday -after ,a pleasant motor trip to Vancouver and California, re- turning home by way of the United States. Mr. N. McLeod of Lennoxville, Quebec, is visiting his parents, Rev. and Mrs. N. McLeod at the Manse. Mrs. Ducker of Toronto is spend- ing' a few weeks with her friends, Mr. and Mrs, Norman Long. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Elston Dowson were Mr. and Mrs. ITariy Witmer and Mr. and Mrs. 0. Cook of Goderich.