The Seaforth News, 1961-03-02, Page 1e Seaforth New
WVIHAI,dil SERIES, VOL, 82
1311011e 84
Seaforth, Ontario, Thursday, Mardi 2, 1961
$1,01) a Year
A,arhorl'a i us 'Srwend uses mail,
Yost OSSise Doret., O14awa
Seowdun Bros., Publishers
MeKillop Phone
Prepares for Dial.
The McKillop Municipal Tele.
phone System met. on Saturday
afternoon in the library hall at
Seaforth, The chairman for the
'meeting was Commissioner Geo,
Campbell, Walter Scott of Iiul.
lett, a former commissioner, was.
secretary for the meeting.
The attendance at the meeting
was small and business done was.
at a minimum.
S. M, Eckert, secretary-treaaur-
er, said the system paid 950 a
month switching charges at Sea.,
forth, and Clinton with dial was
$1 a month. Toil charges for long
distance calls averaged about
$500 to $700 a month and had to
be paid on the 20th of the follow-
ing month. Toll charges were
$8200 last year, Mr. Eckert said.
The toll charges were collected
from most subscribers every six
months. Some of the larger toll
accounts he billed every two or
three months. Some subscribers
'' ,.:ye toll charges of $100 in a'
Month. Several subscribers asked
why they could not have an item-
ized statement of their toll charge
accounts, Mr, Eckert said it cost
about 30c a letter to send out it-
emized statements every month.
No commission was earned by
the system on toll charges,
It was suggested from the au-
dience that a charge of 10c could
be added to long distance calls.
This did not seem to find BAP -
port.
A subscriber in the audience
said that at his house they kept
a pad near the phone and each
long distance call was recorded
The amount of the charge was
obtained froth the operator at the
time Of the call They paid these
to Mr. Eckert whenever they
saw -him. Mr. Eckert said it took
a lot of money to finance the toll
's charges. He said the Bell Co
gave co-operation in collecting
outstanding accounts. .One party
had moved to a big city in the
- States and the company over
there had inquired here. The bill
was paid promptly so they could
obtain service,
Mr. Eckert told the meeting it
would add $2 to $3 a year to the
cost of each phone to send out
long distance charges each month
On a l0c call it. would cost more
than l0c to bill it, He said the
system of having a collector on
each line to collect long distance
charges had not worked very
well. It was hard to get anyone
to go around each month collect
ing. The long distance calls are
all made through Clinton Central
whether they come from McKil
lop phones connected to the Sea
forth or Clinton Centrals.
Harry Snell, the commissioner
from Hallett township reported a
fairly successful yearfor the
system. They had spent all the
money provided—it was not quite
as much as the year before. The
system is in a fairly good state
of repair, said Mr. Snell. They
had bought telephone poles on
two occasions and had bought
three miles of wire to keep their
stock up.
As a representative of the
Clinton end of the line Mr. Snell
told the meeting about the prob-
lems of phones in . Londesboro.
They could not get the required
service.
The meeting was told a private
line cost $117 a year. One -phone
had been dropped from the Mc-
Killop system and turned over to
Tuckersmith because they could
connectto it better. This was at
t'hornton Hall on the highway.
The meeting discussed the
problem of putting in expensive
lines and then the phone was dis-
connected'after a year or so. A
bond of $50 for five years was
suggested. This was left to the
Commissioners to decide.
Subscribers north of Winthrop
brought up the matter of putting
a cable north from Winthrop. A
line had been asked for Harpur-
hey. There were few extra lines
In :the switchboard but we can
get extra lines to the north.
It was suggested we could go
out on a limb and put in the
new phones. Ones at the north
Should have the same privileges.
Mr. Eckert reminded the meet-
ing we should have the money
before doing anything. -
There - was some discussion
about central energy instead of
--Materies. The system used about
312 batteries last year. They usu-
ally cost about $1 a phone per
year, Someone said the service
was rotten on a magneto phone.
Mr. Eckert told the meeting to
sell debentures if we can. We
have been trying to sell drainage
debentures for four years, he.
said.
What will we have to do?
asked Mr, Eckert, It will cost
$700, The old line won't carry
the wire. We can't go more than
13( miles without boosters. Boo-
sters cost over $100- apiece and
we need 7 or 8.
Easements cost $90 for 2%
miles plus 100 a rod. Cost 65c a
roil -for digging, Legal fees were
$98. If we wait for the county we
can save $400.
The '.meeting confirmed the
commissioners' salaries at $76 a
year plus for labor or extra ex-
penses. Car fare was 10c a mile.
Allan Campbell, who was '' a'
commissioner last year, explained
that he thought it was only fair
when the commissioners had to
make trips outside the territory
Winners at Second
Speaking Contest
The second public speaking
contest of McKillop Federation
of Agriculture was held in the
basement of Winthrop church.
Chairman was President James
Keyes,
The following contestants took
part, the top .six who will com-
pete in the finals being marked
with an asterisk (*) :
Sean Patrick, Sharon McKen-
zie, *Ann Shea, Christina Pryce,
Mary Eckert, Betty Shea, Teresa
Ryan, *Lois Bernard, *Mary
Walsh, *Eileen Murray, Billy
Henderson, *Jack McCall, *Mary
Margaret Flanagan, Helen Elliott.
The following were the judges:
Mr. Gray, principal of Clinton
public school; George Jefferson,
retired principal, and Carl Hem-
ingway.
Themeeting was closed by
singing God Save the Queen, ac-
,companied by Mrs. G. Smith at
the piano.
The final contest will be held
on Marsh 2nd in Seaforth district
high school.
Local People at Synod At
Fairs Convention
(By Mrs, J, 'Grummett) First Church
The largest attendance to date,
close to 1100, men and women, at- I 7
tended the 62nd annual conven-; in M. A �1
tion for fair board delegates held j r a ow
in King Edward -Sheraton Hotel,
in Toronto, last week. Almost
one-half of those registered were
women.
Although the women's section
has been organized only since
1937, interest and enthusiasm has
increased almost unbelievably,
proving to no small degree, the
important role played in fall
fairs by women..
Organized by Mrs. Ethel Brant
Monture of the Indian Reserve
near Brantford, and who herself
was its first president, an office
she held for three consecutive
years, she has seen the organiza-
tion grow from 17 in attendance
to close to the 500 mark, .
Now holding the office of Hon-
orary Pres., she attends each and
every convention.
Two years ago she was instru-
mental in sponsoring an essay
competition for elementary school
pupils by offering the first prize
money on a provincial level, Ad.
ditional prizes are offered by the
O,A,A.S., but the whole project is.
in charge of the women's section
on the provincial, district and lo-
cal fairs' levels. The idea behind
the competition is to recall to our
and our children's minds the ear-
ly history of our country,
• The subject of this year's es-
say was announced at the recent
convention by Mrs. Monture,
namely, "The Place of the In-
dian in Canadian History". It is
hoped that all the schools in the
area will take advantage of' this
splendid competition, and plans
are to send copies of the rules
and regulations to all schools in
the county through its inspect-
ors. •
Mrs. Murray Young of Coch-
rane is the immediate past pres-
ident of the women's section, 0.
A.A.S,, with the new president
being Mrs. Harold Telfer of RR
2, Paris.
John E. Siemon of Mitchell So-
ciety and Mrs. J. Grummett, Sea -
forth, continue' for another year
as director and representative
respectively for District 8. James
Mair of Brussels stepped up to
first vice-president of the pro-
vincial hoard while Ken J. Hean-
ey of Mitchell was named direc-
tor on the Class "A" and "B"
Fairs' Provincial Board.
Several in this area taking part
in various ways at this year's
convention were M. L. "Tory"
Gregg, now of London; George
Gear, Walkerton, Ag. Rep, for
Bruce; Mrs. A. D. Koehler of
Durham; Le Roy Brown of Lind-
say, former Ag. Rep, for Huron;
James Mair, Brussels; Stafford
Johnston, Stratford; Miss Flor-
ence Eadie, representing . Miss
Helen McKercher, director Home
Economic Service, Toronto; Mrs.
L. G. Lymburner, Pt. Colborne,
president of F.W.I.O:; John Sie-
mon and Mrs. J. Grummett,
A touch of spring was brought
to the women's meeting by Prof.
John Weall, O.A.C., Guelph, with
an illustrated talk on "Planting
a Spring Garden". ,
Mrs. Alex McKinney of Bramp-
ton was again successful in hav-
ing on display varied crafts gath-
ered from throughout Ontario.
One of the most interesting was
that of 'Silk Screening' by Mrs.
B. Hoey of Moffat, in the Guelph
area. Her designs are most orig-
inal and typically Canadian,
Again the Seaforth prize list
received an award, this year tak-
ing fourth place in a class of 40
Class "B" fairs.
A delightful musical program
was enjoyed one evening during
the convention when a mixed
chorus of 35 voices presented pa-
triotic, folk, popular and spirit-
ual selections. Among the singers
were Jack Lashley, son of J. A.
Lashley, director of agricultural
societies for Ontario, and Marie
Hart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Hart, Toronto, and a grand-
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Charlie Hart, formerly of Rox-
Second Mask
For Firemen
The new smoke mask for the
local fire 'brigade came on Tues-
day, Fire Chief Scott said, A
man will be sent by the manufac-
turer to demonstrate it, and it
will then be accepted by the bri-
gade. The mask is fitted with
two air tanks and is much the
seine as the one that has been in
use here for several years.
ARTHUR LITTLE
John Arthur Henderson Little,
51, died suddenly at his home in
Seaforth. Born in Owen Sound,
educated at Goderich and Exeter,
came to this district in 1944, He
was married in 1945 to Marie Wil-
liams, who still survives; also
surviving are six children: Mrs.
D, (Margaret) Seignriller, Strat-
ford; Carolyn, Exeter; Clarence
13, Edna 9, Barbara 6, John 16
months. Brothers and sisters:
Charles, Exeter; Earl, Thedford;
Mrs. Jos, (Stella) Hagar, St,
Thomas; Mrs. (Alma) Bassit,
'Owen Sound, He was a member
of Northside United Church.
The funeral was held Monday,
Feb. 27th at 2 p.m. from Box
Funeral Home, Rev. J. C. Britton
officiated. Interment in Maitland -
bank Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Lee. Learn,
George Powell, Scott Kerr, Jack
McDowell, Clayton Horton, Al-
bert Broome.
The Flowerbearers: Norman
Williamson, David Netzki.
LEOPOLD CHARLESWORTH
The death occurred at Victoria
Hospital, London, on Sunday of
Leopold Charlesworth of Strath-
roy in his 79th year. Burial was
in Egmondville Cemetery on
Wednesday afternoon. The late
Mr. Charlesworth was widely
known as a horseman, an interest
he still retained to the last. A son
of Alex Charlesworth, one time
hardware merchant at Zurich,
Leopold was raised at Blyth
where he was in business. He
was at Seaforth for a short time
35 years ago before going to
Strathroy. His firstwife was
Margaret MacLean of Egmond-
ville. Surviving are his third wife,
Jane Ann McGill and six nieces
and nephews.
CURLING NOTES
The Toronto - Dominion Bank
trophy was won on Saturday by
16, C, Boswell's rink in the nine
o'clock draw. Wm. Moore's rink
won the 11 o'clock draw.
Dr, Stapleton, Wm. Leyburn,
Dr. Munn and Wm. Campbell
got second prize at Centralia on
Saturday.
Last week the London Ladies
Curling Club was host to two Sea-
forth rinks. The rinks included:
skip, Mrs, L. Stephenson, Miss
Alice Reid, Mrs. N. Scoins, Mrs.
L. Rowat. Skip, Mrs.•' A. Y. Mc-
Lean, Mrs. A, Miler -if, Mrs. N.
Cardno, Mrs. W. Wright, Teraina
from Strathroy and St. Thomas
also took part in the day's cur-
ling. _
DRAW WINNERS
Winners of the -St. Columban,
hockey club draw were: card ta-
ble and chairs, Pat Delaney; se-
cond, $15, Tom O'Reilly; 3rd, $6,
Gary Kelly.
RED CROSS
The regular, meeting of the Red
Crosti will be held in the library
rooms on Friday, Mar. 3 at 3 p.m.
for the system, or work going on
that required close supervision,
that the mileage should be paid.
Two ballots were required to
choose a new commissioner to
replace Allan Campbell, who re-
signed last year. The names of 3
candidates were put forward;
Roy Elliott, Campbell Wey and
W. J. Leeming. Mr. Leeming Was
declared elected.
boro.
Judge C. L. Austen, Guelph,
was the guest speaker at the
banquet held to close the conven-
tion. The 800 some in attendance
at the banquet listened intently
to his humorous but applicable
address on "Take Your, Time".,
Those in attendance were in
agreement that this year's con-
vention was 'one of the best'.
REBEKAHS MEET
At an abbreviated meeting of
Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge Mon-
day evening, with Mrs. Margaret
Messenger, N,G„ in charge, furth-
er plans were made for the Des-
sert Euchre on March 22 in the
IOOF Hall, commencing at 2 p.m.
and 8 p.m. Further plans regard-
ing the Variety Night in May
were announced.
Euchre was enjoyed following
the meeting with 22. tables in
play, Following were winners:
ladies' high, Mrs. Reta Orr; lone
hands, Mrs. Jean Cairns; conso-
lation, Mrs. H. Hugill. alien's high,
Sid Gemmell; lone hands, George
Smith; con., Harry Addicott. A
delicious 'lunch. Was served by
Miss Mae Smith and her commits
tee,
WIN BURSARIES
Miss Sharon Hotham and lVliss
Betty Meugge of Stratford Teach.;
era' College have both been suc-
cessful in winning the bursary'
given by the college, valued at
$200 each,
pru.
The Synod of Hamilton and
ILondon of the Presbyterian
Chulrch of Canada will meet in
First Church, Seaforth, from Ap-
ril 17th to 19th.
While the sessions will be
mainly business, they wilLbe op-
en to the public, There will he a
public service on the Monday
night when -a Moderator will be
elected. .Outstanding speakers
will be present. Dr. MacDonald of
Hamilton is the 'present Modera-.
I tor. It is expected up to 150 dele
1 gates will attend.
This is the first time since 1884.
•the Synod has been held in Sea -
1 forth.
A meeting to draw up the pro-
gram was held . in London last
Thursday,
I County Hospitals
Discuss Grant
The February meeting of Scott
!Memorial Hospital board was
,held in the hospital Fridayeven
King. Lacking a quorum, the mem-
bers who were present heard the
(various reports and, passed re-
commendations which can be
ratified by a motion at March
Imeeting in two weeks,
Two months leave of absence
with salary was granted to sec-
retary -treasurer Lloyd Hoggarth,
while recuperating. The office
;work is being carried on by Mrs.
Malone, and starting Monday to
be assisted part time by Mrs.
Dorothy Munro.
In' future statistical reports
will be prepared in Toronto by
the OHSC from day to day figures
forwarded once a month, Annual
' cost is $500.00, It was explained
that Clinton hospital has been
using this service to advantage.
Chairman A. Y. McLean said
that meetings are being held to
try to evolve a formula which the
county council could have for a
basis for distributing the $50,000
annual capital grant among the
five hospital's- in Huron County.
Mr. Kinkead of Goderich had
been asked to prepare a proposal
to be submitted at another meet-
ing this week to hospital repre-
sentatives.
Mr. Earl Dick, of Hibbert, men-
tioned that Mitchell is seriously
exploring possibilities of a hospi-
tal. He thought it unlikely that
Seaforth would get a grant from
Perth county council. Huron
county had refused a grant to the
Listowel- hospital. -
The chairman . said the county
approach grant -wise is the most
equitable.
Board members were of the
opinion that the forthcoming re-
port of the Agnew, Peckham As-
sociates firm would not be rend-
ered out of date if Mitchell pro-
ceeds with a hospital. This re-
port concerns the proposed new
hospital at Seaforth.
J. M. Scott, property chair-
man, reported completion of a
sign 7' x 3' to be erected shortly
onr the highway at the new hos-
pital site. It had been prepared
by Gar Baker. Maintenance work
at the hospital included repairs
to a leak in the large hot water
tank; falling ice had wrecked
the back step at the kitchen; re-
commendation that the word
'Hospital' be painted on new gar-
bage cans to assure their return.
Miss V. Drope, superintendent,
reported on costs of modernizing
the hospital's telephone system
to .permit dial contact .among the
various parts of the hospital.
The recommendation of the tel-
ephone company was accepted,
which will include phones in the
new Records office on the second
floor in charge of Miss Faulds,
also a phone on third floor, main
office, superintendent's office,
basement and the wing.
The cost of the new telephone
system will be around $400 an-
nually compared to $216 in the
past.
The old intercom system is no
longer adequate, _especially at
night, and in emergencies.
The personnel committee re-
port was given by the ,chairman,
Mrs. Joseph McConnell who re-
ported that the Hospital Auxil-
iary tuck cart was welcomedby
patients. The 5 -day week was ap-
preciated :by the staff.
Problems of installing a dish-
washing machine were discussed.
Costs ranged from. -$1000 to $2200
with extras up to $300, A dish-
washer requires a large volume
of hot water up to 180 degrees.
An adequate drain is also impor-
tant.
A film dealing with emergency
procedures will be shown to the
staff as part of an educational
program.
Miss Drope's report showed
1961 admissions of 87 ,plus 15;
(93 plus 12 for 1960); daily aver-
age, adults and children 31 (29 in
1960); average occupancy 79.2%
(74% in 1960),
Mr. Donald Stewart acted as
secretary for the meeting,
Mayor Hugh Edighoffer of
Mitchell told The Seaforth, News
this week that the ratepayers'
meeting on Friday evening had
approved going ahead with fur-
ther study of establishing a hos-
pital' at Mitchell. However noth-
ing concrete had been done. He
said there has been a hospital
hoard in Mitchell for the past 8
or 10 years.
Donor Gives To
Easter Seal Fund
The annual Easter Seal Camp-
aign conducted by The Seaforth
Lions Club gets under way on
Wednesday, March 1. Chairman
Len Ford states that approxi-
mately 1900 envelopes containing
seals are being mailed this year
and should be in the hands of the
recipients within the next few
days. Total mailings in the 1961
campaign have been increased by
some 500 additional names and it
is hoped that in this way their
objective of $1,200. will be achiev-
ed.
The fund received a real boost
a few days prior to the campaign
through the kind generosity of a
local resident who desires that
her name remain anonymous and
the club gratefully acknowledges
receipt of a donation of $35.00,
The chairman stresses the point
that should any resident of Sea -
forth and district not receive
seals that these may be obtained
from any member of the Lions
Club who will also accept their
donations.
To Celebrate At
Milverton This Year
South Huron L.O,L. held their
annual meeting in the Orange
Hall in Clinton on Tuesday even-
ing with representatives of every
lodge in the county present. Past
Grand Master of Ontario West,
Carl Smith of Kitchener was .pre-
sent and gave a very interesting
address. The 12th of July celebra-
tion will be celebrated in Milver-
ton this year. The officers for
1961 were elected as follows:
Past W. M., Borden Brown; W.
M„ Oliver Jacques; D, M„ Harry
Crich; Chap., Win. Mollwain;
Rec. Sec., Fred McClymont; Fin.
Sec., Wilfrid Castle; Treasurer,
Frank Falconer; Marshall, Doug-
las Triebner; 1st Lect., Fred
Jamieson; 2nd Lea., 'Clayton
Hodgins; Asst. Marshall, Mervyn
Falconer; Auditors, Ken Battles,.
Harold Davis. The officers were
installed by Bro. Carl Smith of
Kitchener,
MRS. LOWS EBERHART
The death of Mrs. Louis Eber-
hart of Burlington, -formerly of
Seaforth, occurred late Wednes-
day afternoon, rob. 22, at Hamil-
ton General Hospital, after two
weeks' illness. She was in her
81st year. Formerly Bertha Lou-
ise Charlotte Ann Cook she was
born at' Brucefield and educated
at Varna. She was married at
Brucefield 60 years ago to Mr.
Eberhart- who predeceased her in
January 1960. They came to Sea -
forth 50 years ago. Mrs. Eberhart
was a member of First Presbyter-
ian Church. She is survived by
one daughter, Irene, Mrs. Edgar
Barrett of Burlington, and two
grandchildren; also by two bro-
thers, Joseph V. Cook, Guelph,
and Harry Cook, Vittoria, Ont.
The funeral was held on Sat-
urday afternoon from the Whit-
ney Funeral Home, Rev. J. C.
Britton officiating. Temporary
entombment was in Ritz Memor-
ial Mausoleum, Mitchell, for in-
ternment later iu Maitlandbank
Cemetery. The pallbearers were:
Eldin Kerr, David Shannon,
Frank Roberton, Don Wood,
Keith Sharp and Don McDonald,
Present Brief On
Technical School
For Huron
A deputation from the Farm-
ers Union of Huron county and
others presented a brief to lion,
John P. Roberts, Minister of Ed-
ucation, at Toronto on Wednes-
day, asking that a Technical
School be established in Huron
county.
Among those who went to To-
ronto were Mrs. Thomas Goven-
lock, of Seaforth, Robert Taylor,
of Varna, Robert Welsh, Goder-
ich twp., and George Campbell of
McKillop, and Mrs. C. Dalton.
The delegation was introduced
by Charles S. MacNaughton,
M.P.P. for Huron.
While not able to make any
announcements, members of the
delegation were well pleased with
the reception accorded to their
proposal. Details were discussed
of possible location of a Techni-
cal School,
The brief was as follows:
We are happy to have this op-
portunity of meeting with you
and share our views regarding
one of the educational problems
in Huron county.
We want first of all to express
our appreciation of the splendid
Elementary and Secondary
schools throughout our county,,
and the financial assistance that
has already been extended to
our various school boards and
municipal councils, to extend and
Improve the facilities in an at-
tempt to meet the needs of the
growing population in our area.
Wewish to draw to your at-
tention Mr, Minister and to the
Dept. of Education that even
though we have these ideal :sell- I
ities a great number of young
people in our county are facing
the world without sufficient
training, and which atpresent is
not available to them in our
county,
We believe that a purely aca-
demie training program is not
adequate to meet the needs of
all children, We suggest that a
plenums°ll .,u"n"u,n ,llllllu„Oise ll l wa,in, ll iiiiiiunnax"u nuunnu, ilii
SAVAUGE'S
MARCH SALE
STARTS TODAY
Over 150 different English Dinnerware
patterns on sale !
94 piece sets for 12 as low as $35.95
61 piece sets for 8 as low as ,$18.96
20 piece sets for 4 as low as $ 5,95
ROYA}, A BERT
"PETIT POINT"
This lovely English design is
being offered at
26% DISCOUNT
Reg. Sale
Cup & saucer ...,2.00 1.50
B.B. Plates 155 1.15
Tea plates ..... 2.10 1.57
Breakfast plates ..3.10 2.30
Dinner plates 4 10 3.05
Also at HALF PRICE
Reg, Sale
1 65 .82
1 55 .77
8 25 4.12
6" Plates
Fruits
Teapots
Your Old Watch
is worth •
25%
of the value of any new
watch you buy over $20.00,
Extra Special
10 WATCHES
at HALF PRICE
(plus your old watch)
Now's the time to turn that
old watch into a smart, uew
one,
YOUR OLD WATCH IS WORTH MONEY
Regard/ass
of Age or Make
10 Diarnond Rings
to clear at
25% Discount !
A $200 diamond set from
this selection would cost
you just $150.
A $100 diamond just $75.
A $60 diamond just $45.
DON'T MISS THIS !
10 PEN & PENCIL
SETS
at HALF PRICE
All Brand -Name Sets I
A 42.50 sot is offered at 21.25
A $25.00 set 12.50
A $10 desk set 5 00
This is your chance to buy
a high quality pen at just
HALF PRICE !
COSTUME JEWELLERY
Hundreds of necklets, earrings, bracelets, brooches, etc.,
Regular $1.00 value. To clear at 59c
$2.00 and $3.00 Costume Jewellery at Half Price
Final Clearance
Of necklets, bracelets and
keychains with
SEAFORTH DISTRICT
HIGH SCHOOL CREST
at 69c ea.
Our huge stock of Jewellery, Diamonds, Watches, Silver-
ware, Aluminum, China, etc., is offered at handsome price
reductions during our March Sale—Mar. 2nd to Mar, 18th
Fancy China
English Cups and Saucers,
Ash Trays, and a large num-
ber of odd china fancy
pieces.
Reg, values up to $1.00
to clear at 49c
SAVAUGE'S
JEWELLERY GIFTS FINE CHINA
Seaforth
s
school to teach the skilled
crafts and trades is needed. Due
to the fact that our boys. and
girls are compelled to attend
school until the age of sixteen
years, with no provision being
made for those who have talent
for creating or working with
their hands, but little or none -for
academic studies.
Continued on Page 5
SEAFORTH W.I.
Members of the Seaforth W. I.
entertained at a birthday party
at the Huron County Home, Clin-
ton, for 13 residents of the Home
who were celebrating birthdays
in February. Valentine corsages
and a birthday gift were given to
those celebrating. A program of
musical numbers and readings
was enjoyed, followed by a birth-
day tea served to everyone pre-
sent. Mrs. Harold Hugill expres-
sed birthday greetings to all cele-
brants and Mrs, Leonard Strong
was chairlady for the program,
The program consisted of vocal
solos by Dianne' Henderson, Mrs,
Cleve Coombs, Frank Sills and
Mrs. Ross Gordon; step dancing
by Mrs. Bruce Armstrong, Billie
Henderson; square dance numb-
ers by the Mcl(illop s.gbarettes
with Larry Scott calling; piano
solo by Sandra Hugill; accordion
solo by Helen Elliott; reading,
Mrs. R. S. Doig; violin solo, Har-
ry Norris; violin, piano, accordi-
on and guitar numbers by Mi', and
Mrs. Elgin Nott and Mr. and Mrs.
Bill Holland. Accompanists were
Mrs. Elmer Cameron, Mrs. Arnold
Scott and Mrs, S. McGregor.
The euchre and dance sponsor-
ed by the Seaforth W. I. last Fri-
day evening was well attended.
There were 23 tables in play,
Dancing was enjoyed to the music
of Harry Norris Orchestra. The
prize winners for the euchre were
ladies' high, Mrs. W. Coleman;
2nd, Mrs. Rita Orr; con„ Mrs. E.
Townsend, Men's high, Guy Dor-
ranee; men's second, Jack Sin-
clair; con., Ed Brady. Person with
birthday closest to the 24th Feb-
ruary, Mrs. Eldin Kerr,
TUMBLING RESULTS
Point scores of the color teams
in the tumbling competition at
SDHS this week were:
Sr, Jr. Ttl,
White 238 265 493
Red 181 260 441
Black ... .251 192 443
Yellow 237 189 426
Champions—Sr., Tom Dick 55;
Jr., .Tom Phillips 61.
YOUTH CHARGED
A. youth from Goderich is to
appear in court here in connec-
tion with damage to the air line
at the Supertest station here re -
Gently, He drove away after the
front of his car was damaged in
the collision without reporting
the incident. Local police quickly
located the chap and the car in
town,