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HURON COUNTY''S LEADING NEWSPAPER
WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 71, No. 15
SEAIc'ORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1948
$1 a year
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
PRESENTED MRS. McGAVIN
The. April meeting of St. Thomas
branch of the W.A. was held in the
parish hall, April 6th with 19 mem-
bers and three visitors present. Mrs.
Gilbert opened the meeting. Miss
Galbraith read Psalm 138. The Dor-
cas secretary reported a letter from
Mrs. Calder saying a bale of second
hand clothing .for children, age 1 to
14 years, wouldbe gratefully ac-
cepted at the Mohawk Institute. A
quilt and three quilt tops were on
display and three quilt tops donated
by the daughter of one of the mem-
bers. The Lenten cent -a -day offering
was received and dedicated also the
general thankoffering to be taken
to, the annual meeting at London on
April 13th. A tea and sale of home -
baking was approved by all present
to be held in the parish hall May 19.
Mr. Gilbert gave a brief address,
then proceeded with the highlight of
the meeting, the presentation of a
diocesan life membership to- Mrs.
George McGavin, Dorcas secretary.
Mr. Gilbert read the service of ad-
mission and Mrs. Wm. Archibald
presented the certificate. Mrs. Ho -
them pinned on the badge. Meeting
closed with the benediction, Tea and
a very happy social hour followed.
HURON MASONSHOLD
BANQUET AT KIPPEN
A. Masonic banquet was held in
Watson's hall, Kippen, on Friday
evening when the brethren of Hur-
on Lodge No. 224. A.F.&A.M., ent-
ertained their wives and friends.
Mrs. Alf. Moffatt and Mrs. Em-
erson Kyle received the guests.'
numbering one hundred. The la-
dies of St.. Andrew's United Church
served a chicken dinner. Brief ad-
dresses were by presiding 'master,
,,,� Wor. Bro. Ivan Youngblut, Zurich,
firBro. Rev. A. E. Hinton, Kippen,•
Wor. Bro. Victor Dinnin, Zurich.
Progressive euchre was played. The
prize winners were Mrs. Alvin Mc-
Bride, Kippen, Mrs. C. McBride,
Zurich, Mrs. 0. Gann, A. D. Me
Ewen, Hensall, Duncan Cooper, Kip -
pen, Stanley Love, Exeter.
Northside United Church
Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister.
10 a,m.—Sunday School.
11 a.m.—"The . Treasure Hid in
Humanity."
7 p.m.—"The Expectancy of Mo-
dern Christians."
Bring your family to worship.
First Presbyterian Church
10 a.m.—The Sunday School and
Adult Bible Class. You are invited
to have a part in the growing relig-
ious education program of First
Church.
11 a.m. and 7 p•m. Public Wor-
ship: The Minister will preach.
Egmondville United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D.
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m., "Self Knowledge"
Anglican '
April 11th Second Sunday after
Easter.
St. Thomas', Seaforth: 10, Sun-
day School; 11, Morning Prayer; 7
Evening Prayer.
St. Mary's, Dublin: 3 p.m., Holy
Communion.
Rector, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A.
The Salvation Army
Lieut. E. J. Ivany.Sundayat
Special services this
11 a.m., 3 p.m., '7 p.m., conducted
by Major and Mrs. W. Jolly of Lon-
don. Major Jolly is in charge of
all young people's work in the Lon-
don -Windsor area. Prior to this ap-
pointment he was in charge of all
Red Shield work overseas. His mes-
sages from God's word will interest
all. Everyone welcome. Ladles: On
Thursday, 2.30 p.m. at the citadel,
there is a special meeting.
ABRAHAM-RILEY
A quiet but . pretty wedding was
solemnized:' at the manse of Rev. A.
G. Gay in Vancouver, B,C„ on. March
25, -when Beth Adele, third daughter
of Mr: and Mrs. Charles Riley was
united in marriage to Daniel Edward
Abraham, youngest -son of Mr. and
Mrs. R. G. Abraham, .all of Vancouver.
The bride looked lovely in a peri-
winkle' blue dress and 'blue shortie
coat with- pink hat and gloves. Her
corsage was pink rosebuds and white
heather. The bride -was attended by
her sister Joyce, who looked charming
Ina grey gabardine suit with black,
accessories. Her corsage. -was cerise
primula,.
The groom was supported by Mr.
Joseph Piche.
After the ceremony the reception
was held in the Arcadian Hall where
75 guests. assembled. The bride's
mother received the guests wearing a
pearl grey dress with lace bodice and
peplum. Her corsage was pink carna-
tions and white lilies -of -tilt -valley.
The groom's mother received in a
brown suit with dark brown acces-
sories. Her corsage was white gar-
denias and heather. Dancing was con-
tinued until midnight when a delight-
ful lunch was served in the dining
room. The bride's table held a three-
tier wedding cake, The toast to the
bride was given by Mr. A. W. Cook
of Vancouver,
Afterwards the bride and groom left
on a motor trip to Seattle. The newly-
weds will make .their home in
Vancouver,
PRESENTATION TO
EGMONDVILLE NEWLYWEDS
A very pleasant evening was spent
on Monday night when about 75
members of the Egmondville choir,
Young People's and Sunday school
gathered together in the basement
of the church and presented Mr. and
Mrs. Warden Haney with an occas-
ional chair and a wall mirror.
The meeting opened with a short
sing -song after which Mrs. Elmer
Stephenson took charge of the de-
votional period during which Mrs.
E. Butt and Gladys Forbes sang a
duet and Mrs. Harold Finnigan gave
the topic.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read by Phyllis. Boyes and it
was decided that in view of the pre-
sent situation in Europe that each
person bring an article of used
clothing to the next meeting, to be
sent to the Aid to Children Fund in
Britain. Robert Wallace, the citiz-
enship convener, gave an interest-
ing talk on current events after
which Wilma and Ross McLean fa-
vored us with several duets.
Mr. and Mrs. Haney were then
asked to come to the front and the
following address was read:
"Dear Anna and Warden: Having
recently heard of your marriage we
unite to extend our congratulations
and good wishes. We feel sure, War-
den, that your bride who for so
many years has been most regular
and punctual in the Sunday school'
and choir, will be just as dependable
in getting up in the morning and
cooking meals sharp on time. You
will find, Anna, that making a hus-
band out of a man is one of the
highest plastic arts known to civil-
ization. It requires science, sculp-.
tune, common sense, faith, hope and
charity, especially charity. It is a
psychological marvel that a soft,
fluffy, tender, violet -scented, sweet
little thing like a woman should en-
joy kissing a big awkward, stubby
chinned thing like a man. Husbands
are of three varieties, prizes, sur -
prizes and consolation prizes. A
good many husbands are entirely
spoiled by mismanagement in cook-
ing and so are not tender and good,
some women keep them constantly
in hot water, others freeze them,
others put them in a stew, others
roast them, others keep them con-
stantly in a pickle, but they are
really delicious when properly treat-
ed. Do not try him with anything
sharp to see if he is becoming tend-
er. We look forward with pleasure
to your continued fellowship and as-
sistance in the choir, Sunday school
and Young People's, and in all good
friendship with good wishes the
dhoir, Sunday school an& Young
People's of Egmondville United
Church ask you to accept these
gifts."
Anna and Warden both thanked
their friends in a few well chosen
words, and lunch was served.
BRIDE-TO-BE HONORED
AT GATHERING
On Friday evening Mr. and Mrs,
Hugh Dalrymple, R R 1 Cromarty,
entertained their niece, Miss Grace
Dalrymple of Brueefield, to a mis-
cellaneous shower in honor of her
approaching marriage. The Dal-
rymple uncles and aunts, with their
families, were the guests. While a
bridal chorus was being sung the
bride -elect was escorted by her
Aunt Grace to a prettily decorated
chair. An address of good wishes
was read by Miss Ethel Mahaffy and
the gifts were presented by Misses
Beulah Dalrymple and Wilma -Jean
James. When the gifts had been
opened, Graoe in a few well chosen.
words thanked everyone, after
which "For She's a ,lolly Good
Fellow" was sung. The remainder of
the evening was spent playing
euchre and the bride's book was
passed around for every guest to
sign. A delicious lunch was ,served
by the hostess.
BRIDE HONORED AT
TROUSSEAU TEA
Mrs. John Watson was hostess at
a trousseau tea on Saturday, April
3rd, in honour of her daughter, Mrs.
Warden Haney, whose marriage
took place on March 10th. Mrs. J.
Watson, Mrs. M. Haney and the
bride received at the. door.'
Mrs. Arthur Clemence, aunt of
the bride, and Mrs. Wallace Haugh
of Brucefield, poured tea in the af-
ternoon and in the evening Mrs. W.
F. MacMillan, aunt of the bride, and
Mrs. Elgin Nott were in charge of
the tea table. Misses Laura MacMil-
lan, Janet Watson and Alice Watson
served tea in the afternoon and
Misses Laura MacMillan, Alice Wat-
son and Mrs. Elmore Stephenson in
the evening. Miss Anne Scotchmer
was in charge of the trousseau in
the afternoon and Miss Edith Pep-
per of Clinton in the evening. Miss
Mayne Watson was in charge of
the gift room and Mrs. Alvin Riley
and Miss Janet Watson in charge of.
the bride's own collection.
100 friends and relatives of the
bride and groom signed the register.
BIBLE CLASS AT FIRST CHURCH
In order to meet a loni.g-felt need,
an Adult- Bible Class has been or-
ganized in First Presbyterian
Church. The class had its first meet-
ing last Sunday morning at 10 with
a gratifying attendance.
Every adult member or adherent
of 'First Church is invited to .join
the class and to share in the fellow-
ship engendered.
CLASSES IN WEAVING
TO BE .HELD HERE
The Dept. of Planning
and Dev-
elopment of the Ontario Provincial
government has made tentative sug-
gestions that a course in home
weaving be instituted in Seaforth
under the instruction of Miss Win-
nifred Savauge.
The basic weaving course em-
braces about 120 hours of instruc-
tion over a three weeks period.
A minimum of from 8 to 12 pup-
ils in the locality is required. The
department is prepared to com-
mence this course on May 3rd.
Further particulars will be dis-
cussed at the meeting of the Sea -
forth Women's Institute on Tues-
day, April 13th at -the home of Miss
Mabel Cameron.
The Seaforth Agricultural Socie-
ty is also sponsoring this home
weaving course and is prepared to
offer prizes for exhibits at the fall
fair.
WILL CELEBRATE 85TH
BIRTHDAY ON FRIDAY
Mr. William Murray, of Egmond-
ville, will celebrate his 85th birth-
day an Friday, April 9th. Mr. Mur-
ray is enjoying excellent health
and started work on his garden on
Tuesday. Besides his home garden
Mr. Murray has a one -acre garden
in which he raises corn, cucumbers
and other vegetables. Mr. Murray
grows an exceptionally fine variety
of corn which he developed himself
and, named Murrauphin Sweet
Corn.
W. I. ANNUAL
MEETING NEXT TUESDAY
The Seaforth Women's Institute
will hold their annual meeting on
Tuesday, April 13th at 2.30 p.m., at
the home of Miss Mabel Cameron,
Seaforth. A. discussion of the ques-
tions in Housing Contest will be
held. Also applicants names to be
handed in for a weaving class.
Roll call is paying of fees.
The following members will
please have their standing commit-
tee reports there: Ag. & Can. Ind.,
Mrs. A. Boyce and Mrs. A. Pepper;
Citizenship, Mrs. Eldon Kerr; Hist.
Research, Mrs. David McLean;
home economics, Mrs. Wm. Oldfield,
health, Mrs. Gordon McDonald; soc-
ial welfare and corn. act., Mrs. M.
Williams and Mrs. !James Brown
publicity, Mrs. Raymond Nott.
SHAW - ROSS
The Darrel S. Moffat Memorial
Church at Tilbury was the scene of a
pretty double ring ceremony on
Saturday, March 27, when, at four
p.m., Miss Jean Isabella Ross, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs James Ross, of
Tilbury, was united in marriage to
James Blairmore Shaw, son of Mrs.
Pearl Shaw, of Seaforth and the late
James Shaw,
The ceremony was conducted by
the Rev. Stuart MacLeod of Tilbury,
assisted by the Rev. W. A. Williams
of Valetta, during which the organ
was played by Miss Marion Burgess,
while Miss Marianna Gardiner sang
'Always' and "Through the Years."
For the occasion the church was taste-
fully decorated with white Easter
Mlles and green ferns, and candles.
The bride, who was given in mar-
riage by her lather, looked charming
in a gown of white satin and lace,
bodice effect with a Bertha collar and
the skirt panels extending into a short
train. Her head-dress was an embroid-
ered finger-tip veil and cap of nylon
and satin. She also wore pearls, the
gift of the groom, and carried a cas-
cade of white Easter lillies.
The bridal attendants who wore
taffeta gowns fashioned alike with
sweetheart neckline, full skirt and
large bow at the back, were Miss
Eleanor Stentdn as maid of honor in
poudre blue; Mrs. William Roszell, as
bridesmaid in yellow; Miss Elaine
Webster as Junior bridesmaid 1 11
aquamarine; and Miss Marlene Web-
ster as flower girl in pink. They also
wore Dutch caps and shoulder length
veils and carried bouquets of spring
flowers, Mise Stenton and Mrs.
Roszell were classmates of the bride
who was a member of the 1946 grad-
uating class of the Public General
Hospital, and . Misses Elaine and.
Marlene Webster are nieces of the
bride..
Mr. Thomas MacFadzean acted as
groomsman and the ushers were Der -
wood Ross and William Roszell.
A reception for 120 guests was held
in the church parlors and assisting
the bride and groom in receiving was
the bride's mother attired in blue with
corsage of red roses. The bride's
table, centred with a 4 -tier wedding
cake, was beautiful with spring
Rowers and lillies. Assisting with the
serving were the following friends
and relatives: Misses Muriel Williams,
Cecile Dupuis, Gwen Wallace, June
Wilson and Mesdames Harry Gregg,
Ernest Rivard and Robert Cotting-
ham, Misses Edythe Shaufler•, .Mina
Shaufler, Carol Lee Shaufier, Gladys
Ross and Mesdames Howard Hill,
John Dodman and Eldon Nash.
For her travelling costume the
bride chose a coral dress and -muskrat
coat with black accessories and wore
a corsage of red roses, After their
wedding trip to points east, Mr. and
Mrs, Shaw will make their home in
Merlin.
Out of town guests attended from
Sault Ste. Marie, Seaforth, London,
St. Thomas, Toronto, Windsor, Cha-
tham, Pontiac and Farmington, Mich.
SCHOOL BOARD WILL
EQUIP SAFETY PATROL
The second 1948 meeting of the
Seaforth Public School Boardwas
held in the school board room Tues-
day, April 6, at 8 p.m. Members pre-
sent included Mr. M. Ross Savauge,
chairman, and Messrs, Westcott,
Johnston, Willis and Hawkins, and
Mr. M, McKellar, secretary -treasurer.
Accounts were passed totalling $3,-
644.06, covering routine expenses and
salaries.
Permission was granted to Miss
Turnbull to' make the necessary
entries in the Huron County Musical
Festival at Goderieh. A shield is to be
donated for "the urban school receiv-
ing the most points in the solo class."
The Secretary was instructed to
write a letter of appreciation to the
local detachment of the Provincial
Police for their assistance in trans-
porting the school children during the
severe days of the winter.
Safety Patrol equipment is to be
purchased for the use of the mem-
bers of the Patrol at the busy inter-
section of Goderioh and Church sts.
It is anticipated that when the Patrol
has identification in dress that nmotor-
ists will co-operate to a greater extent
than they do at present.
Further routine business was dis-
cussed; including a cost -of -living
bonus for teachers that is under
Consideration.
The meeting adjourned to be called
again on Tuesday, April 13, at 8 pan.
for consideration of the report re-
ceived from the superintendent of
buildings regarding necessary changes
required in the school.
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE TALK
WELL ATTENDED
The Seaforth Women's Institute
sponsored a very interesting confer-
ence in the Carnegie library base-
ment on Friday, April 2nd, when
Miss Creyke of the Women's In-
stitute Branch gave a talk on Per-
sonality and Dress.
Miss Creyke knew her 'subject
thoroughly, and came equipped not
only with numerous illustrations of
clothes and hair -dos, but also car-
ried with her an assortment of mat-
erials in order that her audience
could get advice on what colors
were most becoming to them,
The lecture included advice on
posture, carriage and exercise.
A potluck dinner was served at
the noon hour. • A number of Wom-
en's Institute members from Kip -
pen Institute attended the confer-
ence.
LONDESBORO TEAM
GUESTS AT BANQUET
On Thursday evening the W.A. of
Londesboro United Church treated
the hockey team and officials and
their ladies to a delicious turkey
banquet. The basement of the hall
and tables were tastefully decorated
with flowering plants, candles and
tissue paper, the color scheme in
red and green, the team's colors.
• Mr. George Cowan was chairman,
introducing the 45 guests and later
calling for speeches from Rev. Mr.
Brenton, WiUiam Leiper, manager,
Walter Tares, coach, Jack Lee, cap•
tain, and Clifford Saundercoek, the
president.
Mr. Gordon Radford, sponsor
presented each player with a pic-
ture of the group. All the speakers
congratulated the ladies for the
delicious banquet which all had
so much enjoyed.
On Thursday, following the ban-
quet in the hall, the hockey team
held a very successful dance. A
splendid crowd enjoyed dancing to
Wilbee's orchestra, .
VARNA
The regular meeting of the Varna
and Goshen Y.P.U. was held at the
home of Lee McConnell. Meeting
opened by singing hymn 152. John
Keys read the scripture and follow-
ed with prayer. Minutes of last
meeting were read and adopted and
roll call answered' by fourteen mem-
bers. Bob McKinley gave the topic.
JohnRobinson ]ed in recreation.
Lunch was served by Mrs. McCon-
nell. Anson McKinley moved a vote
of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. McCon-
nell for the use of their home. The
next meeting will be held at the
home of Mona Reid on April 12th.
Gordon Coleman will have charge
of the recreation.
Lloyd Keys, George Reid, John
Ostrom and Clifford Keys took in
Fraser McFarlane sale at Ailsa
Craig on Friday.
Mr. James Walker of Brandon,
Man., called on his cousin, Mrs.
Lloyd Keys, one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Rowson spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd
Keys and family.
Miss Maud Keyes, R.N., spent the
week end at her home.
HIBBERT
Hibbert township council met on
Monday, April 5th in regular ses-
sion with all members present, the
Reeve, Mr. Frank C. Allen, presid-
ing. The clerk read the minutes of
the previous meeting which was ad-
opted as road. Requisitions were re-
ceived to have the Geary drain and
the Coyne drain repaired. The clerk
was instructed to advertise for ten-
ders for the erection of four cul-
verts. Mr. Kenneth McPherson was
paid twenty dollars for sheep kilted
NO W
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It has been some years since it has been possible to purchase odd
pieces of Silverware in open stock. We now have a large stock of
standard patterns, and can supply you from our stock with most staple
pieces such as spoons, knives & forks, salad forks, butter spreaders,
butter knives and, sugar shells. Here are a few of the popular patterns
we have in stock
Lady Hamilton, Morning Star, Milady, Coronation, Remembrance,
Eternally Yours, First Love, Adoration, Inspiration, Mayflower, Lido,
Del Mar, Grandeur, Fantasy, Exquisite, Gardenia
If your pattern is not listed, here, we will, in most cases, be able to
secure the items you wish in a few days' time
SAVAUGE'S
Jeweler & Optometrist
Opposite Post Office Seaforth
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NORTH McKILLOP
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Manley and
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Eckert and fa-
mily spent Sunday visiting friends
in Galt.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil E. Murray and
Rena of Exeter spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Regele.
Mrs. Joseph Thornton has return-
ed to her home after spending some
time at the home of her father in
Waterloo.
Miss Wilma McNichol of Kitchen-
er spent last week with her mother,
Mrs. Olive •McNichol. '
Mr. and .Mrs. Frank Glanville of
Exeter spent last Thursday with
Mr: and Mrs. Edward Regele, leav-
ing Friday morning to visit Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Glanville of Manitou-
lin Island.
Miss Donna Watson entertained
some of her friends on Saturday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Ellacott and
family and Mrs. Jennie Thornton of
Monkton spent Sunday with Mr,
and Mrs. Joseph Thornton.
Mrs. Leonard Leeming has re-
turned home from Seaforth hospital.
Marie, Patricia and Ruth Manley
spent Sunday with Pearl Regele.
Mr. Jerome Manley has returned
home from London Victoria hospi-
tal.
BRODHAGENI
Mrs. Harry Tait is confined to the
Stratford Hospital with pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs, Al Gibbs and Wade
and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Steiss and
Richard, of Detroit, called on friends
or Sunday.
Mr, and Mrs.. Russell Sholclice, Gary,
Warren and Roger, visited with the
former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aclanm
Sholdice at Walton on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs: John G. Hinz and fam-
ily visited Mr, and Mrs, Geo. Wesen-
berg at Bratssels on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs, Chris W. Leorhordt
spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs,
Alvin Rose at Point Edward.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred I:linkman and
Mrs. C. Sippel of Elmira with Mr. and
Mrs. Dalton Hinz on Sunday.
'Mr. Ernie Murdock spent the week
end in Hamilton.
Mr. and Mrs. Hemy L. Riegel spent
the Week end in Waterloo with Mr,
and Mrs. Oscar Diegel.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wheatley, loan
and Larry, of McKillop, with Mr, and
Mrs, L. G. Rock on Sunday.
Mr. Ross Leonharclt attended a
large sale of Shorthorn cattle at Ailsa
Craig on Friday,
An Easter program was presented
by the Sunday School in St. Peter's
Lutheran Church on Sunday evening.
The chancel was beautifully decorated
with cedar trees, spying flowers, lillles
and a large illuminated cross. The
first part of the program "Because
Jesus Lives," in recitations and songs,
was presented by the beginners,
primer and junior classes. The Easter
pageant was presented by the seniors
and Bible class.
KIPPEN EAST
The April meeting of the Kippen
East Women's Institute will be held
at the home of Mrs. Ross Broadfoot
on Wednesday evening, April 14th,
at 8 p.m. The program will be car-
ried out according to program
sheets; roll call to be answered by
your birthday. This is our annual
meeting so a good attendance is
hoped for. Just a reminder to all
those on standing committees to.
have your reports ready to be given
at this meeting. Anyone having slips
or plants please bring for the ex-
change of plants. Lunch convener,
Mrs. Wm. Doig. Please note change
of time from afternoon to 8 o'clock.
MARTIN M. McTAGGART
Martin Manley McTaggart died
in Scott Memorial Hospital in his
83rd year. He had been in failing
health for some years and was in
the hospital for ten weeks. He was
born in Chiselhurst and always lived
there. He was unmarried. Surviv-
ing are three sisters, ..Mrs. F. Wil-
son, Miss 'Emma McTaggart, Los
Angeles, Calif., Annie, of 'fucker-'
smith; two brothers, William, Mel-
bourne, Florida, and Hen* of Port
Huron, Mich. ;The 'funeral will be
held from the -hone .of his niece,
Mrs. Earl Kinsman, Thursday at
2,30 o'clock. Rev. R. A. Brook will
officiate. Burial will be in McTag-
by dogs. -Thos. D. Wren; . Clerk, • gart's. Cemetery.
HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS
We're back to school once again
to complete the final term for this
year. Easter holidays are all over
and we are now trying (hard) to
get back to the same old routine.
These are the last holidays except
for Monday, May 24th, but that's
looking a long way, seven weeks to
be exact. Most of the topics this
week are happenings the Thursday
before the holidays.
* * '4
Thursday, March '25, was a big
day at S.C.I. It was the last day
before the holidays, it was talent
assembly and on that Thursday we
brought our money to help the aged
and distressed German and his fam-
ily, and also had a monster softball
tournament.
* * *
During the special afternoon as-
sembly $21.13 was collected to send
a parcel of food to the distressed
German teacher who was mentioned
in this column two weeks ago. After
this parcel is sent, the remaining
money will be handed over to help
the starving children in Europe,
The Grade XI girls brought in the
most money for this aged gentle-
man and his family.
* * *
During the assembly we had a
different type of talent. Three first
form girls got together and prepar-
ed a skit, to play on Thursday. This
skit was entitled "Aunt Betsie's
Burglar." The actresses, Ruth Keys,
as Aunt Betsie and Gladys Chap-
man as the burglar. Stage technic-
ian was Lorraine Smith. The skit
was greatly enjoyed by the students
and also the jokes which followed
the skit.
* * *
Just before the assembly came to
a close, Wilma McLean played some
of the favorite tunes of the S.C.I.
students while Miss Hall led in the
singing. ,
* * eg
Following the assembly we had a
monster softball tournament with
fourteen teams playing on seven
diamonds situated around the
school yard. This tournament lasted
from 3 o'clock until 4 o'clock,
Getting back to the present, we
find that the upper school pupils
will be writing their exams from
April 22 until April 28. "C'est dom-
mage!"
* * *
Preparations are now under way
for the -open house and minstrel
show to be held in S.C.I. on Friday,
April 30th. The Drama Society and
Glee Club have been working on
this minstrel show for quite some
time and it should be a success.
* * *
Jiin Chapnman's picture appeared
in the London Free Press Friday.
He was chosen from five popular
SCI students as the worthy repre-
sentative of .Seaforth High School
in the Leadership Club.
• * *
Now that spring is here drilling
has begun for the cadet inspection -
This drilling will be continued until
early summer except for a few per-
iods of softball.
* * *
The girls are now playing bad-
minton after four and also some-
times during physical training per-
iods as the spring weather rolls
around once again. Miss Audrey
Hall is being kept bu,sy pointing out
different faots about the game. This
is for the girls only !
If the boys want to play bad-
minton they will have to 'join the,
local badminton club which has a
room in the town hall. There is a
email fee for membership in this
club for one year.
Monday evening is the special be-
ginners' night for those who want
to learn to play. The room is open
every night Monday to Saturday at
8 o'clock for the members.
ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haggarty'
of Mitchell wish to announce the
engagement of their daughter Helen
Carmelite, to Robert -Joseph Dever-
eaux, son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Devereaux, of Seaforth; the wed-
ding will take place April 24 at St.
Bridget's Church, Mitchell.