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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1948-01-29, Page 1The Seaf�rthe S HURON COUNTY'.8 LEADING 'NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 71, No. 5 FiRST CHURCH HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the congre- gation of First Presbyterian Church was field on Monday 'evening with a good attendance of members and ad- herents. The devotional exercises were conducted by the minister, the Rev. 'Richard H. Williams, who also presided for the peresntation of the reports of the various groups and organizations. Miss Pearl Patterson was appointed as secretary for the meeting. The reports disclosed progress in every department of the Church's life and work. The congregation raised, for all purposes, the sum of $14,112.00 and of. this amount $6,000 was contributed for mission- ary and benevolent causes outside the congregation. The statistical report ;disclosed that the communcial' membership stands at 424, an increase of eight over the, previous year. Sixteen members were received during the year and five were removed by death. The congregation expressed its deep sense of gratitude at the in- stallation of the new Casavant organ and the various memorial gifts which' contribute to the beauty and dignity of the sanctuary. Tribute was paid to Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Rennie who, during the year, resigned after serving as choir lead- er and organist, respectively, for al- most twenty-five years. It was an- nounced that a presentation had been made to Mr. and Mrs. Rennie on behalf of the congregation. Mr. Clare Reith presided over the business portion of the meeting. The following were elected to the Board of Managers forf a three year term: Frank Kling, Ralph McFadden, Sid- ney Pullman, and James F. Scott. :VIr. Thomas Oliver and Mr. • James F. Scott were added to the committee' -in charge of Harpurhey Cemetery. Appreciation of the congregation •.was expressed to the minister for his work and a substantial increase in salary was approved. Following the meeting a social hotir was enjoyed. COAL Please' place orders early. Deliveries less than 48 hours not guaranteed. E. L. BOX PHONE 43 & 18 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m,, "The Peoples` power in Prayer". 7 p.m„ "The Indwelling Christ". Welcome to these Services. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO;- THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, l 9.8 REPORTS HEARD BY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY On Saturday the Seaforth Agri- cultural Society annual meeting was held in Carnegie Library. J. M, Govenlock, president of the society, acted as chairman. Mr. Govenlock, in a short ad- dress, said the 1947 fall fair was the most successful ever held by the society. There were 65 paid-up members` in 1947 and 76 members thus far in 1948, showing an increase of 11, Mrs. Grutmnett, secretary -treasurer, stated, Elgin Nott was appointed to re- present the society which is affiliat- ed with the Huron County Federa- tion. The society ended the year 1947 with a slightly larger balance than the previous year, Much credit was given to the schools for the big part they took in the fair and the fine exhibitions shown. LeRoy G. Brown, Huron county agricultural representative, 'recom- mended the field crop competition be organized early, also that the fair continue the swine club and that junior exhibits increase in vegetables, poultry and potatoes, with prizes set at the same standard as school fairs. Comment was made in regard to the display of entries in the eggs and dressed poultry classeswhich were said to be the largest in Canada. Mrs. Grunmett's report showed the society's bank balance was 3283.20 at the end of 1947. Total receipts. reached $4,344.52, while expenses were $4,061.32. There was 31817.65 paid in prizes and showed 1111 increase in prize money to the amount of 3626.95. Mrs. Grimmett and Russell Bolt- on will attend the Ontario Fairs and Exhibits Association convention in Toronto, Feb. 12 and 18. Russell Bolton, E. B. Goudie and Robt. Mc- Millen were named to the field crop competition committee. RED CROSS SOCIETY TO ELECT OFFICERS The annual meeting of the Sea - forth Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society will he held on Friday, ' January 30th at 3 p.m. in the rooms at the Public Library. All members. and interested friends are urged to be present. The rooms will be open for those who desire to take out work. TO ARRANGE FOR WORLD'S DAY OF PRAYER Representatives of the W.M.S. will meet at the Presbyterian manse on Thursday at 3 o'clock to make plans for the world's day of prayer to be held in the Presbyterian I Church on Feb. 13. First Presbyterian Church • ' 10 a.m,, The Sunday School: This is Missionary Sunday and a set of lovely slides will be shown. Bring your boys andgirls to our growing school. 11 a,m„ Public Worship: The Sa- 1 crament of the Lord's Supper will be , celebrated. 7 p.m., Public Worship: The Minister will preach. ' Friday, January 30 at 8 p.m.- the Preparatory service will be held in the Church. All members are expect- ed to be present. Anglican Feb. 1 Sexagesima Sunday St. Thomas' Seaforth: 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m,, Holy Communion 7 p.m., Evening Prayer St. Mary's, Dublin 3 p.m., Church Service Rector, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A. Egmondville United Church Rev, A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "True to.the Christian Ideal, when the Rapture has disap- peared". MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Minist- erial Association will meet on. Mon- day, February 2nd at 2 p.m. at the Rectory of St. 'Thomas' Anglican Church. The Rev. E. R, Stanway of Brucefield, a former missionary in China, will be the guest speaker. Allmembers_ are urged to be present W. A. TO MEET The W. A. of St. Thomas' Church will meet at the Rectory on Tuesday ,(Feb. 3) at 2:30 p.m. REAL ESTATE CHANGE Mrs. Margaret Horne of Win- throp, has purchased the house on. West William Street, of Wes Hog- gart, of Clinton, through M. A. Reid, real estate agent. She gets immedi- ate possession. MRS. GEORGE ANDROS The death occurred in Detroit of Mrs. George Andros of Windsor, on Tuesday, Jan. 27. She was the form- er Ethel Catherin Wilson, daughter of the late Mn- and Mrs. Janes' Wil- son of Seaforth. Her death followed a short illness. She was 55 .years of age. The remains will arrive here at 10:20 p.m. on Jan. 30th andwill rest at the G. A. Whitney Chapel. The funeral, service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, Rev: C. F. L. Gilbert of St. Thomas' Ang- lican Church, -officiating, Interment will be in Maitlandbank Cemetery. DIES IN CALIFORNIA Word has been received of the sudden death at his home at 4938 Paso Robles Ave., Encino, Californ- ia, of Andrew R. Oliver, a native of Hibbert township, in his sixty-sixth year. Mr. Oliver hacl been in - his usual health and word of his death from a heart attack was a shock to relatives and friends. Born 011 lot 17, concession 6, Hibbert, son of William Oliver and Margaret Mc- Lellan Oliver, he received his educa- tion at S.S. No. 3, Hibbert and later .attended O.A.C., Guelph. In 1913 he was married to Miss Mina McIntosh, of McKillop, daughter of James and Mrs. McIntosh, who survives. After a few years on the homestead they moved to London for a few years and about eighteen years ago they went to California where he lived in Pasadena, and Van Neuys. He con- ducted a chicken business until re- tiring about a year and a half ago when he built a home at Encino. Mr. Oliver was a member of the Presby- terian Church. Besides his wife he is survived by two brothers, Thomas, of Seaforth and William of Winni- peg, and one sister, Mr*. Robert Aberhart of Seaforth. Burial took place on Jan. 20th, the Rev. David Farquharson and the Rev. Tacos. Nalbach, of the Van Neuy's Presby- terian Church, officiating. The pall- bearers were the deacons of the church, of which body he was a member. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery at Chatswood, in the, San Fernando Valley. MRS. ANNIE BUTTON The death occurred in - Toronto on Saturday, Jan. 24th of Mrs. Annie Button, widow of the late John Button, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Hagler, with. whom she had resided for the past 30 years. Previous to that she had lived in Constance and Seaforth. She was born neat Blyth, daughter of the late iVr. and Mrs, John Cock- erline, anti was in her 91st year. She was a faithful member of Dan- forth Avenue' United Church and the Sunshine class and was never ab- sent as long as health permitted. She leaves to mourn their toss a brother, Robert Cockerline of Blyth. a sister, Mrs. Joseph Coventry of North Bay, one son, Rev. J. W. Button of Brigden, Ont., two daug- hters, Mrs. Wm, Bagler(Elsie , - and Mrs. W. H. Tretheway ('Della, of Toronto, 12 grandchildren ,and 5 great grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Trull Funeral Home to the place of interment in St. James Cemetery, Toronto. . ST. THOMAS CHURCH DUBLIN ANNUAL MEETING A large creme: or friends and neig- hbors g'acneled in Loony's nee, ria - The annual vestry meeting „of St, dty evening to honor Air. and Mrs. Thomas' Church was held recently,. inthe parish hall. Members of the A.Y,P A,, with the assistance ' of others, had arranged a "pot -luck" supper, and a pleasant social hour was much enjoyed, The business session opened soon after eight p.m. with the largest attendance on re- cord, The Rector, Rev. C. F. L. Gil- bert, was absent through indisposi- tion, but had requested that the meeting proceed without him, Mr, H. G, Meir was elected chairman for the evening. The Churchwardens' Financial Re- port, fully audited, was presented by the People's Warden, Mr, R. G, Parke, showing all obligations paid in full. Appointments of officers for the ensuing year were as follows: The Rector had signified his intention to ±18115 \shams) newlyweds or liib- bert township. An address was read by Lee Dope anupresentation of a purse of money by Frank Coyne. 1 114` groom tnankeu tlteut on behalf of them both, The music was furn- ished by the Delaney and McQuaid -orchestra. Misses Lorraine and Jean Jordan, London, spent the weekend at the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Jordan. Miss Mary Dorsey, London, with her mother, Mrs, Louis Dorsey. - Mr. -Steve Johnston, Chatham, 32 PIECES, with green hand, or in solid colours with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. P. J. Regular 12.00 PRICE Johnston.SALE PRICE $8.75 Jean and Gordon Costello, Lon- don, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Costello. Mr's. Loretta Smythe, Stratford, re -appoint Mr. T. T. Jackson as with her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Cron Rector's Warden. The following Ili. and Mrs. Ross Scott Ottawa w were elected: People's Warden, Mr. ith.Me..and Mrs. Andrew Scott, R.: G, Parke; Lay Delegates to Syn- 11Trs. Leonard Nagle in London. Syn- od, Messrs H. G. Meir and. Wm. Miss Phonsine Meagher in London ' -setter, Archibald; Substitute Lay Dere- Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Steinberg, gates, Messrs T. T. Jackson and Kitchener, with. lir. and Mrs. Jo- WALTON Christie; social convener, Mrs, Clu'is- Robert Archibald; Auditors, Mr, E. seph Druar. •The annual meeting of Duff's tie; pianist, Mrs. C. Broadfoot; asst, C. Boswell and Miss Mary John- Miss Geraldine Dillon in Ingersoll. United Church, Walton, was held in Winnie Savauge; literature sec'v, stone;tVest Board of Mfr. Gordon A. Mr. and Mrs, Pat Flanagan in the church basement on Friday aft- Snell,MI:rs. nighScottclMiss Fennell, Mrs. London, ernoon, Jan. 23. Rev. R. G. Iiazle- Messrs E. C. Boswell, R. Archibald, wood presided and Mrs. P. Holman Johns. H. G. Meir, John Fox, W. R. HULLETT was appointed secretary. After the Southgate Jr,, E. u Fox, H. Pretty, and Mrs. W. E. Southgate represent- Albert Rapson devotional exercises Mr. Hazlewood ing the Ladies.' Guild: Mrs. A. J. The death of Albert Henry Rap- gave the report of the session. He Reid representing the Woman's Aux- son occurred at his hone in Hullett stated that our church attendance Marv. Miss Clara Pinkney repre- township on Monday morning, Jan- during the past year was better senting the Chancel Guild: 1VIr. John uary 26, after a lengthy illness of than in the previous four years of Oldfield the A.Y.P.A.; and Mr. W. four months. He was in his 71st his ministry here. Membership was V. Brown, the Choir. - year and was born on the farm increased by 8; we had 12 baptisms; Sidesmen were elected as follows: where he lived all his life, 7 marriages, lost 3 members by re - Chairman of Sidesmen, bit', E. L. He was a son of the late Mr. and moval and 4 by death. In memory Fox. Sidesmen: Messrs. Fred Me- Mrs. John Rapson of Hullett. He was of the dead hymn 178 was sung. Gavin, Chas. Case, G. Meir, W. R.' a member of Burns' United Church, Reportsof the various organizations Shaw, Jr., Bruce Mclean, George` In 1912 he was married to Emmawere given. These showed increases Pinkney, Gordon Wright, Win. Regan. He leaves to mourn itis loss in membership and in interest shown Smith, John Oldfield, Robert Arai- his wife, two sons, John of Hullett, i in the work. All organizations had a y. bald, E. C. Boswell, H. Pretty, Nor- Harry of McKillop, and two Baugh-IveThe stewards eleetedsuccessful ear nfortalthree man Scoins. ters (Leah) .Mrs. Ross Woodward, year terns were Jas, McDonald, J. Other appointments not made at Stratford, and (Jean) Mrs. George! Marshall, W. J. Leeming. The audi- this time may be included in this re- Cox, of Kitchener. One daughter. Bert Johnston •and Clarence port, as follows: 'Choir Director, Mr. died 'in infancy. There are five Martin weree re-elected. Last year's roses. Miss Frances Matthews, Sea - choir, l4 ori J''o Ba Higgins; organist, of the Hull Hullett, iandnt Onesisters,1s1-Jell eIsaac and collectors and ushers were returned maid wearth, r ng a the frock of was brides- choir, office, Mr. Geo. B. Clarke; sexton, Mr. Geo. Eva, of Toronto, survive. A vote of thanks was moved to feta made in princess line with. B. Clarke. I The funeral services were field the minister and his wife; to the or. bustle back. The new board of management from his late residence on Wednes- ganist and choir; and to members of was instructed to appoint a commit- day afternoon at 2 o'clock, conduct- all organizations for their splendid tee on renovations to church prop- ed by Rev. 8. H. Brenton. Interment in Clinton cemetery. work during the year. • arty.' Votes of thanks were passed to VARNA several members who had made spe- cial contributions or undertaken special work in connection with the Church. $1 a year yilvtArrelomfauvummeinAmnsmesnamonfsAMISLR44 4yi916t�� SPECIAL PRICES IN ENGLISH DINNERWARE Regardless of the scarcity of English Dinnerware, Savauue's are offering attractive Sale prices on a number of English Dinner Sets. Here are some of the specials: OXFORD PATTERN, with red, green or blue bands 94 PIECES Reg, 49,50 SALE PRICE 39.75 64 PI EC ES Regular 37.00 SALE PRICE 28.75 38 PIECES Regular 17.50 SALE PRICE 13.75 S'URRE1 PATTERN 65 PIECES Regular 33.00 SALE PRICE 26.75 These sets will only be available at these special Sale prices while our Present Flock lasts. So take advantage of this remarkable opportunity to buy a Dinner Set at such an attractive price SAVAUGE'S - JEWELER & OPTOMETRIST Opposite Post Office Seaforth LEONHARDT—MATTHEW S A quiet wedding took place Satur- day morning at 9:3.0 o'clock in the rectory of St. Mary's Church, Kitch- ener, when Elizabeth (Betty) Gene- vieve, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jo- seph Matthews, Seaforth, became the bride of Lester C. Leonhardt, Kitchener, son of -Mr. and Mrs, Chris. Leonhardt, Mitchell. Rev. Father Gale officiated. The bride looked lovely in a tun- ic gown fashioned with satin bodice, sweetheart neckline, long sleeves tapering over her finger tips, and net skirt. Her shoulder veil was caught with white rosebuds. She wore a strand of pearls and white gloves. Her corsage was of red BRUCEFIELD Misses Ina and Ellen Scott of Reports of organizations were London spent the weekend with Mr. presented by the various officers or and YIrs. Ross Scott and Mr. and their representatives, reflecting a Mrs, Wm. Scott. splendid year's faithful work, The Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Schilbe and. meeting closed with prayer. son of Zurich spent Sunday with Ma', and Mrs. J. Swan. NUHN — HOPPER Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brock of fixe- At three o'clock on Saturday Ler spent Sunday with lir, and Mrs. afternoon the marriage was solea- J. K. Cornish. nizeci of Luella Marjorie, elder Mr. and Mrs, I. Adams and Dawn daughter o1'Mr. and Mrs, W. D. aro spending a few days in Toronto, Hopper, Seaforth, to Franklyn Wes- ley Nuhn, of Kitchener, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loafs W. Nuhn of Orange- ville. The bride chose a street length frock of winter white metallic with brown accessories for iter wedding. A becoming finger-tip veil with heartshaped headdress of orange blossoms and a corsage of bettertime deep red roses and white mums completed the ensemble. Attending the bride was her only sister Gladys Isabel, wearing a sheer wool tur ouoise gown with black accessories. Her headdress and veil was of matching blue and a corsage of talisman carnations. Norman F. Nuhn, brother of the groom was best man. A reception of fifty guests followed at the home of the bride's parents where a delicious wedding dinner was served. Those assisting with the serving were Miss Edna Armstrong of Kinburn, Mrs. H. Mc- Nally of Clinton; Miss Gladys Forbes of Seaforth, and Mrs. L. Dale, Jr., also of Seaforth: Tulips, daffodils, and snapdragons made festive the tables with snowy' white mums, and the wedding cake adorning the bride's table. Guests were present from London, Wingham, Kitchener, Brussels, Gorrie and Seaforth. The bride's going away outfit was a dress plaid suit, with black accessor- ies and a fur coat. On their return they will reside in Kitchener. MRS. ANNIE WATSON There passed away about 10:80 o'clock on Tuesday evening, Jan. 27, at the home of her son, Robert Wat- son, Sperling St., Seaforth, Mrs. Annie Watson, at the age of 65 years. Mrs. Watson had been ill for six weeks as the .result of a stroke. Formerly Annie Donaldson, she was born in. Partick, Glasgow, Scot- land. She was married there in 1903 to David Watson and: in 1928 came to this country and, lived in Hullett and later in McKillop. Mrs. Watson was held in high regard by a wide circle of friends. She was a member of Duff's United Church, McKillop. During the war years she was an active member of the No Surrender Club of McKillop and in this and other worthy causes she was untir- ing in her efforts. Surviving are three sons, Jim and Robert of Sea - f orth, Peter of Hamilton, and one daughter Isabelle, of Galt; also one brother of Clyde Bank, Scotland, The funeral will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m., from the G. A. Whitney Chapel, Rev. J. R.. Peters of McKillop officiating. Interment will be in' Maitlandbank Cemetery. - Misses Betty Woolley, Marion Paterson and Joyce Ailcenhead of and llrs, Johii Keys will be in London spent the weekend at their charge of the recreation, homes here, Brucefield Red Cross packed and Varna Y.P.U. held their regular meeting in the 'form of a party at Varna Town hall. Brucefield were the guests and had charge of the devotional period. In the re- ereation period which followed, crokinole was the highlight, The winners were ladies high, Blanche Zaphe; ladies consolation, Marian Dowson; men's high, Melvin Gra- ham; men's consolation, Thornton Mustard. Lunch was served to about forty - members, The next meeting will be held at the hone of Doris Reid, on February 2nd, Mr. MAE LANE shipped the following articles to Red The January meeting of the Mae Cross headquarters in Toronto Bur- Lane Auxiliary of Northside Church ing the year 1947. was held on Tuesday evening in the 3 large quilts. 2 crib quilts, 38 : basement of the church. The 1st vice children's sweaters, 54 p1'. children's res., Mrs. Norman Knight, opened stockings, 5 girls' skirts, 1 child's pre meeting by reading a poem "Lets". "Standing at the Portal of the opening year" was sung follow- ed with prayer by firs. Bradshaw. Opening remarks were made by the president, Miss Vera Mole, Rev. Mr, Workman then installed the new of- ficers for 1948, Mrs. Alvin Sillery, secretary, read the minutes of the December meeting, also the report of the executive meeting' held at the home of the president on Jan, 14th. Reports were given by the various secretaries. At the conclusion of the business period Mrs. H. Snell, let vice took the chair. "Breathe on me breath of God" was sung and Mrs. 13, Christie led in prayer. We were then favored with two violin select- ions "Ava Maria" and "Traumerie" by Miss Audrey Hall, accompanied by Mrs. Jas. Stewart at the piano. The scripture Cor. 1: 13, was taken by Mrs. Alvin Sillery who gave us a description of life in the Pacific Islands hefoi'e and after the intro- duction, of Christianity. This change also brought about the Publication of the Bible in the natives' own tongue. After singing "The day Thou gayest, Lord is ended" the meet- ing closed by repeating the Mizpah Benediction. Being the seventeenth birthday of the Auxiliary a large birthday cake with 17 candles was carried. iii and placed on a table by Mrs, TurnbuP and Mrs. R. Savauge. Lunch was served by the social com- mittee and a socia] hoar followed. Officers for 1948 : Hon, -Pres., Mrs, Workman; east pros., Mrs. 13. Christie; pres., Miss Vet'a Mole; lst vice -prey, Mrs. N. Knightt;'2nd vice- eves.; Mrs: Goudie; 3rd vice -Pres,, Mrs. Gen. Johnston; rec. see'y. Mrs, Alvin Sillery: assistant, Mrs. T. Turnbull; corresponding sec'y, Mrs. A. Wright: treas„ Mrs. R. Savauge: assistant, Mrs. Geo, Johnston: Chris= tian Stewardship, Mrs. Moffat; temperance sec., Mrs. Baker: miss monthly, Mrs. Close; Baby Band, sec'y, Mrs. Schneider: flower con- vener, Mrs. Kaiser; press sec'y, Mrs. Lorne Dale; assistant, Miss Laura Mole; community fa'iendshin sec y, Mrs. F. Chantbo•lain: supply sec -y, Mrs. Walden: mission band leaders: Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Bradshaw, Mrs. coat, 5 girls' junipers, 6 girls' blous- es, 2 children's vests, 2 pr. children's bloomers, 5 crib pillow cases, 2 crib sheets, 1 pr. pillow oases, (i wash- cloths, 4 towels, 2 pr. children's mitts, 1 pr. knitted wool bootees, 1 knitted baby's jacket, total 140 arti- cles. Five layettes containing the following articles: 15 infant's flan- nelette gowns, 15 infant's flan- nelette vests, 82 flannelette diapers, 5 eiderdown blankets, 5 eiderdown jackets, 9 pr. knitted wool bootees, 1 knitted wool jacket, 5 knitted wool bonnets, 1 knitted wool baby's vest, 2 towels, 2 washcloths, 92 articles, total 232 articles sent to headquart- ers. The Y.P.U. of Brucefield spent a very enjoyable evening as guests of the Varna Y.P.U. on Monday even- ing at a party which was held in the Varna Hall, where all joined int e fun and had a wonderful time play- ing crokinole and other interesting games. A delicious lunch was served and enjoyed by all. Our thanks goes to the Varna Y.P.U. for the lovely evening we had, in the future we hope we can do the same for them. CONSTANCE A crokinole party will be held Friday evening, Jan. 30, in the schoolroom of thechurchunder the auspices of the Young People. Everyone welcome. Mr. and Mrs. C. Dexter and Mrs. A. Dexter attended the funeral of the late Mrs. John Button in Toron- to on Tuesday. The Fireside Farre Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Jewitt on Monday evening, Next meeting will be at the home of Mr, and Mrs. William Dolmage. ENGAGEMENT Nir. and Mrs. George Agar, 47 Milton St., Stratford, wish to an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Olive Vella, to Mr. Walt- er Thomas Cornish, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Cornish, Seaforth, the wedding to take place Feb. 14. WINTHROP Mrs. Austin Dolmage spent a few clays with relatives in Tavistock, this week. Mrs. M. Horne and Donald spent theweekendin Paris, St. Catherines, and Niagara Falls. R. K. Davidson spent the weekend in Kitchener. Mrs. Syd McCullough of Blyth, visited her father Mr. Sohn A. Mont- gomery. Mr. Gordon Betties, London, spent the weekend at his hone here, •„,h11u11,nrann wnnun,11unwnu,,,.„.110,.„n,,,,n,un,•. HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS .1.1.1.11.111.11.1110111,111.4.1.141. llllll 1111n11u1111u,G Seaforth travelled to Goderich on Friday for two basketball games. In the first genre played the Goderich junior boys defeated the Seaforth boys by a score of 39 to 17. The Seaforth girls were successful, win- ning over the Goderich girls by 10 points, the final score reading Sea- 2orth girls 81, Goderich 21. Three other games in the schedule were played at Clinton on Friday. In the first game Clinton senior boys defeated the Wingham boys by a score of 53 to 12. In the second gave the Winghani Cagers were successful over the Clinton junior boys with a score of 19 to 14. In the girls' ;game Clinton carne out the victors winning by a score of 47 to 15. Games being played to -morrow are: Clinton at Seaforth. The first game will commence at 3:30 p.m Wingham Cagers at Goderich. The first game will continence at 7:00 p.m. so that the school bus can be used for the transporting of the Wingham players. Our talent last Friday was Donna Fowler and Lorraine Doerr. The girls sang a Lovely duet, "The Ser- enade of the Bells". Peggy Willis accompanied them on the piano. How about another duet real soon, girls? Hot lunches are now being served at noon each day to the bus stu- dents who eat their lunches at school. These lunches are served at no cost whatever to the students. • The annual "At Home" is being held to -morrow night commencing at 8 p.m. We hope to see all those who were invited, out to this "At Home". The "At Horne" last year was a success and we hope it will be a success again this year. We want to see all the students out to this as it is a school event. Many of the students have given up all their spare time getting the gymnasium ready for this occasion. Ted I3udney's orelt.estra from Lon- don will supply the music. Sunday being Bobby Burns' Day, in assembly on Tuesday. morning Miss Hall led us in some Scotch songs ' including "Loch Lomond", and "NIy Bonnie lies over 'the Ocean", The Glee Club is assisting the Drama Society in the production of the minstrel show, an all negro play, being prepared by the society; thus practices for this are held on Wed- nesday, the same - time as Glee Club practices.