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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1948-04-15, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON -COUNTY'S LEADING N E W SPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. '71, No, 16 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, .APRIL 15, 1948 SCHOOL PUPILS STUDY SPRING BIRDS It has become_ an annual event to h i study the migration of birds No. {' 6, McKillop, at which sch o 0 1. Mr. Foster Fowler ,is teacher. As usual. the Wild (Canada) Geese were the first to arrive, around Feb. 5th. Then ,en Feb: 8th Horned .Larks were seen by Robert Regele and Leon Murray. Eight clays later a crow was noticed by Martin Purcell. The Robin did not reach here un- til Feb. 15th this year, much ahead of the Bronzed Grackle. A snowstorm the Black kept Birds back till Mar. 13th, the first Robin being seen by Elsie Storey and the Blackbirds by Olene God - kin, Joseph; Murray and Helen, Con- nelly. The Kildeer was reported on .the 17th by Pat Sloan and Larry Wheat- ley. Bluebirds arrived on March .20, seen by Dianne Bolton and Sandra Doig. Next day the Hedge Spar- row came, seen by Fergus Jantsi, Jimmie and Olene Godkin. On March 22nd Mac Bolton re- ported the arrival of Purple Mar- tins. ,On the same day a hock of ducks was seen by Gloria Boyd, Betty Murray and Edith Boyd, also two Golden. Eagles, noticed by Hel- en Pryce and Betty Campbell. The Meadow Lark came on May. 23rd. On the salve day Bobolinks were noticed by Florence Sloan and Olene Godldn. The Mourning Dove arrived on Mar. 25th. Then on Apr. 5th Olene Godkin noticed the first King Bird, that valiant little protec- tor of our song birds. • ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Ruth Sybil Le Blanc, youngest dau- ghter of Mrs. David O'Neil and the late David O'Neil of North Bay, to Frederick Alastair Wigg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Wigg, Sea - forth. The marriage to take place in 4111 St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Barrie, early in May. Northside United Church Rev. H. V. ,Workman, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Our Portion of Peace and Truth." 7 p.sn., "The Desire for the Div- ine." Welcome to these services. Anglican April 18th. Third Sunday after Easter. St. Thomas' Seaforth: 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Mor ning Prayer; 7 p.m., Evening Pray- er. St. Mary's, Dublin: 3 p.m., Church Service. Rector, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A. Egrnondville United Church 0.; Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Y.P.U. in charge. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m.—The Sunday School and .Adult Bible Class. 11 .a.m, and- 7 pan., Public Wor- ship. The Minister will preach. The Sacrament of Baptism will. be administered on Sunday, May 2, at 11 a.nt. Parents desiring to have their children -baptised are asked to arrange for an interview with the Minister. Members, plan to -attend the con- gregational at-home on Thursday evening, April 22nd. Details an- nounced on Sunday. MODERATOR HONOURED The Reverend Charles H. Mac- - Donald, ministerof Lucknow Pres- byterian 'Church and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Pres- byterian -Church in Canada was the recipient of the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity at the 104th Convocation of Knox- College, Tor- onto, on Tuesday of this week. Dr. MacDonald has been minister. at Luaknow for the past twenty-five years and was elected to the high -- est office in the church at Calgary in June of last year. SPECIAL SPEAKERS AT - FIRST CHURCH Miss Laura K. Pelton, executive secretary for Overseas Mission, Wo- men's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, was the special speaker at First, Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Miss Pelton, speaking on, behalf of the Advance for Christ and Peace Thankoffering, presented a very vi- vid picture' of the future •of the church at home and abroad. She urged her hearers to share in the, plans for expansion by contributing both materially and spiritually., Great stress was -laid upon -the nec- essity for recruits for full time -ser- vice and for the specialized training necessary if the church is to have the trained workers ready to meet ,the opportunities and challenges of, the future. The Rev. Gordon Faraday, M.A., formerly of Halifax, and acting sec- retary of Missionary Education for the Presbyterian Church, spoke to a combined meeting of the Session and Board' of Managers on. Tuesday evening and his message was well received. - PROPERTY CHANGE Properity of Mrs. Phoebe' Bootle' on East William street-, has • . been. sold to Edward' P. Casicanette with possession May 1st, through the of- fice of M. A. Reid. PARTIAL PARALLEL PARKING ON MAIN ST. The Seaforth town council at the regularulax monthly meeting Monday eveningapproved cextamre om - mendan'nsnade by the Provincial Police in regard to parking •on Main street. Parallel parking will replace angle parking on East side of Main street from John street to the C.N. tracks: Angle parking will continue north of John street because the street is wider. A recommendation to place:a-two hour limit on parking on Main street Saturday afternoons and evenings s dii not meet with counciPs approval. al All members were present and Mayor Reid presided. Reeve Sills, reporting for the pro- perty committee, said the floor in the fire hall is being sanded and painted.': •- Councillor Close,, reporting for street committee; reviewed the sug- gestions for Main -street parking made by the police. He also re- ported many of the shade trees are dying in town. Councillor Keating suggested planting trees where old ones are cut down. There was also some discussion about drainage. Councillor Christie reported that the fire and water committee had received the new 50 -foot ladder for the fire brigade. Fire Chief D. Sills asked permis- sion for some firemen to attend a lecture and demonstration at Lon- don on' April 22 and 23. Council agreed. - Councillor McMaster reported on. work and plans for Victoria park. Some trees had been removed. Ile suggested putting a low cement wall around the monument, with steps, and laying out cinder paths and walks of crushed rock. There was discussion about painting the band stand and other work in the park. Councillor Wallace Ross voiced objection to the cost. Councillor Close reported that council had ordered 100 barrels of cement. Sone sidewalks will have to be laid this summer. Town Assessor William Ament reported on a meeting of assessors held at Wingham on March 25. As yet there was no definite basis for placing assessments on a card sys- tem. It was going to cost a lot of stoney and take a lot of time to get. the card system started. Each house will have to he classified and every room treasured and recorded as to trim, etc. Assessors who had done this work said about four or five houses could be done in a day. Once the work is done, the records will be good for years, Mayor Reid suggested deferring this work for a year. Mr. Anent 'said a start could be made this year but assessments would be based on present assessments until all the work was complete. Reeve Sills said it would have to be completed by 1950, which is the year when a new county equaliza- tion will be made. A request from the P.U.C. for Continued on Page 4 RECEPTION HELD FOR NEWLY-WEDS Friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Warden Haney gathered in the Staifa hall on Tuesday evening, Ap- ril 6th to honor them following their recent marriage. The evening .was spent in dancing with music by Har - burn's orchestra. During the even- ing a purse of money was presented Mr. and Mrs. Haney by John Old- field, while E. P. Chesney read the following address: "To Warden, and Anna,—Once on a time on the 2nd concession, a lanky young farmer sought a wife; the same is a farme's.ntost precious possession, for she's not for a month —she's for life. He looked them all over, but one caught his eye, an auburn -haired maid from the vill- age. The young than looked hard, then he gave a deep sigh, said "I'd sure like to pillage the village." But he didn't quite dare to do anything. drastic, so he courted the maid in the most approved style; he convinc- ed lier his love was quite real, and not plastic, so she took him for life without even a trialAnd tonight all theneighbors and friends of the pair have gathered together to give them a gift. to wish them prosper- ity, happiness rare, and in setting up house hope twill be a big lift. EUROPEAN. RELIEF The` congregation of First ' Pres- byterian Church recently collected more than 1,000 articles of clothing for the needy people of Europe. In addition the sum of $12600 was re- ceived for the purchase of food. NOW IN GERMANY Mrs. J. H. Reid received a letter recently from her on Kenneth. He is now in the British Zone in Ger- many,: and is employed by the Brit- ish Control Commission. Kenneth went back to England about a year ago after spending a few months in Canada following the war. BRIDE ENTERTAINED Mrs. Alvin 'Riley entertained on, Wednesday last in honour of Mrs. Wardell Haney, bride of this month. During the evening a bride's book. was made. Later Mrs, Riley read an address,` and.: Mrs. Haney was the recipient of a shower of miscellan- eous gifts. Mrs. Paul Corriveau was the winner of a lucky cup and, saucer, WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ELECTS OFFICERS The annual meeting of the Sea- forthomen' W s Institute was held on Tuesday at the home of Miss Mabel Cameron. There was an ex- cellent attendance.. Mrs. Paul Doig was in the chair. The Institute -Ode and Lord's Prayer opened the meeting. Roll call was answered by paying fees. Mrs. E. Cameron read the minutes and gave the treasurer's report. A number of communications were read and Mrs. John Hillebrecht was appointed to represent the Institute at the Federation of A ra eulture meeting. The Institute will sponsor a film on Cancer in the near future. The reports of the standing com- mittees were then given by the con- veners. Discussion took place re- garding a weaving class. Most of the members felt that they could not spare the time required. It was decided to hold a dance on May 24tH with Flanagan's orchestra and the connnittee for same is Mrs. Wilfred Coleman and Mrs. Eldon Derr. The members entered whole- heartedly into a discussion of ques- tions for plans of an ideal farm home in the housing contest. Mrs. Gordon Papple then took the chair for the installation of the new officers for 1948-49: Hon. pres., Mrs. Paul Doig; pres.,. Mrs. John Hillebrecht; lst vice, Mrs. E, B. Goudie; and vice, Mrs. John McLean; secy.-treas., Mrs. Alex. Pepper; district director, Mrs. And- rew Crozier; deputy director, Mrs. Paul Doig; pianist, Mrs. Leslie Mc- Clure; asst. pianist, Mrs. Ebner Ca- meron; program convener, Mrs. Wil- fred Coleman; flower and fruit con., Mrs. Gordon Papple; branch direc- tors, Mrs. Earl Papple, Mrs. Ken Chambers, Mrs. Russell iVliller; aud- itor, Mrs, Win. Leeming; lunch con- vener, Mrs. James McNairn; prop- erty eom„ Mrs. Wilfred Coleman, Mrs. Elmer Cameron; standing eom. —Agri. and Can. Ind., Mrs. Alex. Boyce and Mrs. David McLean; Cit- izenship, Mrs. Eldon Kerr and Mrs. Jack herr; Historical Research, Mrs. Paul Doig; Health, Mrs. Dale Nixon and Mrs. James Brown; Social- Wel- fare and Comm. Act., Miss Thelma Elgie; Publicity, Mrs. Raymond Nott; Work meeting, Mrs. Gordon Papple; Christmas meeting, Mrs. J. M. Scott and Mrs. R. M. Scott; Soc- ial meeting, Mrs. William Oldfield and Mrs. Ken Adams; Home Econ. ,omics, Mrs. Cecil Oke. The places for meetings were ten- tatively set as follows: May, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman; June Mrs. Ray Nott;.July annual picnic; August, Mrs. John Hillebrecht; Sep- tember, NIrs. Eldon Kerr; October, Mrs. Paul Doig; Nov., Mrs. Alex. Pepper; Dec., Mrs. J. F.Scott; Jan. Mrs. Ken Chambers; Feb., Miss Ma- bel Cameron; March, Mrs. Andrew Crozier; April, Mrs. Elmer Camer- on. Mrs. - Cecil Oke moved a vote of thanks to Miss Cameron and the re- tiring officers. The national an- them closed the meeting after which a delicious lunch was served and a social half hour enjoyed. SPLENDID MUSICAL SHOW BY NORWICH MINSTRELS On Friday, April 9th, Cardno'a hall was filled to capacity when the citizens of Seaforth and surround- ing community listened to and en- joyed a most entertaining minstrel show staged by the Norwich Band and Choral Singers, 51 musicians in all. W. L. Manning, R.M.T., C.B.A., musical director of Norwich Band, produced and directed the show. The spirited chorus was exceptionally well trained by Allan Gilmore, he being an outstanding soloist, often heard over CFPL, 'London. The '7 -piece orchestra, with Miss Marian Pascoe as pianist, added much to the program with their lively music. Mr. John Moore, pros ident of Norwich Band, acted as in- terlocutor, and did a fine job in spite of the efforts of the end men to outwit him. The mixed chorus sang many beautiful lasting songs, some of them being "Alexander's Rag Time Band," 'Waltzing Matilda," "Hear Dem Bells," "With a Heigh and a Hi, and a Ho -Ho -Ho," "I'rn Looking Over a Four -Leaf Clover," "A Med- ley of Southern Melodies," and "Go- ing Home," Mr. Allan .Gilmore's solos, "Old, Man River," and Bluebird 'of Hap- piness" and the male quartette num- bers, "Steal Away," "Way Down Yonder in the •Corn Field," were alone worth the price of admission. Other outstanding numbers were "The Barn Dance," and "In the Gloaming," by a ladies' double trio. The entertaining group of four end men almost brought the house down with their wit, .humour and appropriate jokes. Jim Stone as Tarheel" was superb in his special Congo and Al Jolson numbers. The end men "Lightnin," "Bones," "Chickenfoot," and "Tarheef," sang such songs as Fightin' and Feudin , Civilization, Too Fat Polka, and It Ain't No Fault of Mine, all of which brought great rounds of applause. 'Phe lunch connnittee, with 'Mrs. Dave McLean and Jack Stevens as conveners, served a generous lunch to the entertainers before they start- ed out on their long journey ,home. This minstrel show willlong re- main in the memories of this vicin- ity as being quite outstanding in quality and humor, and the local ST. JAMES C.W.L. HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the e St. James' sub -division of the Catholic Woman's League, was held in the Separate School hall on 'Tuesday ev- ening, April 6th. Preceding the meeting a delicious potluck supper was- enjoyed by the members with Rev. Father Hussey as guest of honor. At the conclusion of the routine business of the monthly meeting, Miss Alice Daly gave an interesting paper on "Our Lady of Good Coun- sel." A report of the highlights of the year's work was presented by the secretary, Mrs. C. P. Sills. The C.W.L. room at Scott Memorial Hos- pital- was re -decorated, drapes pur- chased and two chairs re -upholster- ed. A chair was donated' for the new wing of the hospital. A picnic was held in June for the school chil- dren and they were given candy and treats at Christmas. A poster contest was sponsored by the Lea- gue for the children and prizes awarded. The successful Entrance pupils were presented with school pins at the annual at-home. The Blue Cross hospitalization plan was adopted with an enrolment of forty- one nsem'bers. The sick and shut-ins were remembered with boxes of fruit and cards of cheer at Christ- mas and each month a visiting com- mittee .calledon the sick and on newcomers to the parish. Maas cards wore sent to deceased members and cards of condolence to bereaved members. Two crates of eggs were sent to Mount Hope and Mt. St. Jo- seph, London, at Easter and several dozen distributed locally. Two boxes valued at $75 were sent to the Sisters of Service in the West. Ten cases of canned goods were collected during Lent and sent to the Jesuit Seminary, Toronto, to help with relief work in • Europe. Two boxes of canned goods were sent to two of our sister members in England. A layette was made dur- ing the year. New Mothers were sent cards, and visited by the visit- ing committee. A delegate was sent to the diocesan convention held at Brescia Hall in London. During the year money was raised by means of home, baking sales, a tea with draw on home made Christmas cake, serv- ing supper. to Lions Club, fees from Blue Cross, sale of St. James' Chro- nicle, St. Patrick's euchre and other social evenings. Donations were sent to Byron Chapel and Hospital Fund, Sisters of Service, Fr. Flannery's Radio Hour, National Budget and Scholar- ship Fund, Life Meirfbership Fund and local Red Cross. A High Mass was said on the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel, a day of recollec- tion held on the Feast of Christ the King. An offering was given to the pastor -at Christmas and Easter. The membership convener report- ed eighty-one members, one life member and four honorary mem- hers. Eleven subscribers to the Lea- gue magazine were reported. Funeral booklets. and marriage booklets were purchased for use in St. James' Church. A library for League members was started on a book -a -month plan. The treasurer's report showed re- ceipts for the year $1,186.42, ex- p$2ens96.e47.s $889.95, leaving a balance of Mrs. J. M. McMillan, Mrs. W. J. Duncan and Mrs. F. Sills then pre- sented the slate of officers for 1948: Spiritual Adviser, Rev. Father Hussey; Past Presiient, Mrs. J. L. Slattery; President, Mrs. T. D. Sills; 1st vice president, Mrs. J. Ho- tham; and vice pres., Miss Alice Daly; 3rd vice pres.Miss M. Dunn, R.N.; treasurer, Miss Agnes Gaff- ney; rec.-sec., Mrs. C. P. Sills; eo. sec., Mrs. F. Devereaux. A vote of thanks was extended to the retiring president, Mrs. J. L. Slattery and her executive for their untiring work during the past year. Mrs. Slattery was presented with a prayer .book in recognition of her splendid leadership and interest in League work. In, a few words Mrs, •Slattery thanked all for their kind co-operation in making the year's work so successful. The newly -appointed officers took over with Mrs. T. D. Sills presiding. Miss M. Dunli and Mrs. J. J. Cleary are the visiting committee for April. The May meeting will be held in the school hall. T -he following conven- ers were appointed: Press, Mrs. J. J. Cleary; maga- zine, Mrs. W. Hart; Sisters of Ser- vice, Mrs. F. S. Sills; Health, Miss M. McGrath, R.N.; Citizenship, Mrs. Duncan; Lay Retreats, Mrs. J. M. McMillan; Immigration and Travel- ler's Aid, Mrs. L. •Fortune; Enter- tainment and Social committee, Miss Margaret Kelly, Mrs. C. Hagan, Mrs. J. Rowland, Mrs. Jas. Nolan, Mrs. L. Kelly and Mr's. E. Bannon. The meeting closed with prayer. committee of the Oddfellows and Rehekahs wish to thank all who sup- ported this worthy cause, the C.P,T. Fund. The winners of the draw were: door prize,. Scott Kerr, . Seaforth, 'mirror, valued at $10; raffle prizes, A. Y. McLean, Seaforth, platform rocker, valued at $50. Bob Patrick, Seaforth, mantel radio, valued at $40; Arthur Wallace, Seaforth, wal- nut coffee table, valued at $20. The net proceeds for the C.P.T. Fund amounted to over 3365.00, . $1 a year 63:71;e00.16:e4S) Ip - le'�tk MIZI 2i=T ?i4ONGOLD-BORDEQp ULO$$o/4 DINNER SETS . PEACH BLOSSOMS" THAT agoar BLOOM Now . . , Your Table will be a maze of colorful Pink Peach Blossoms—Come Fall or Winter— these gorgeous Peach Blossoms will still be in full bloom .. . 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We haven't too many—They'll so Fast—so hurry .. . r y SERV/CE FOR 8 0 8 Large Dinner Plates) Butter sed Plates; 8 area 8 Plates; 8 Soup Plates; Cereal Dishes; 8 Dowd Dishes; 8 Cups; 8 Saucers; 1 Cream Jug; 1 Open Sugar Bowl; 1 Open Vegetable Dish;1 Meat Platter: ege 33 A� � ire 12LorgeDi E/rp P/otes; 12 neer o,, g • 12 Tea 42 12 Capsserfs, 12: 1?read and Butters; Beat and Sta,Platen' 116 bes. table Di.h nd, °" table Dish; � Cover ed Ve9e. d,umrp ort u9eir Bowl, �u9; 94 per l Large Plater SAVAUGE'S -. p Jeweler & Optometrist Opuoslte Post OBice Seofnt'dr '- .4 BOWNESS-DESBOROUGH On Saturday, April 3, at 9 a.m., Nelcey Desborough, daughter of Mrs. Monica Klinkhaner, 22130 .Morley Ave., Dearborn, Mich., be- came the bride of Allan Bowness, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Bow- ness of 18074 Ardmore Ave., De- troit, Mich. The couple were married by Rev. Father Anderson at Prec- ious Blood Church in Detroit. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, 11Ir. Gordon Hays, of Detroit. She wore a gown of traditional sat- in with lace yoke trimmed in seed pearls and silver bugle beads. A Dutch cap in sante trimming held finger tip veil in place- She carried a prayer book with a white orchid: As staid of honor, Kathleen Klink- hamer wore a floor length ballerina style gown of nile green taffeta with matching headpiece and carried an old fashioned bouquet of talis- man. roses. The two bridesmaids, Mrs. James Reeves in thatching gown of blue carried a pink rose bouquet with white hyacinths and Patricia Hays in matching gown of pink carried a white rose bouquet with blue hyacinths. For her daugh- ter's wedding Mrs. Klinkhamer wore a gown of aqua crepe with brown accessories and a corsage of yellow tea noses. The groom's mother, Mrs. Bowness, wore a gown of grey crepe with pink accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. Assist- ing the groom was Wm., Reeves of Detroit. Ushers were James Reeves of Detroit and Richard Tate Jr. of Dearborn, Mich. Wedding breakfast was served to thirty-two guests• at the home of the bride, and reception followed in the evening. After a short honeymoon the couple will reside at 10030 Robson Ave., Detroit, Mich. For going away the bride wore a blue grey shark- skin suit with matching accessories. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. 3. M. Eckert, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Sills and Mr. George Hays, of Seaforth, Mr. :and Mrs. James Eck- ert, Ridgetown, Ont., Miss Theresa Eckert, London, Ont., and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Scott, Chicago, Ili. HUFFMAN-DUNLOP A pretty wedding took place at the home of the Rev. J. J., Lowe, Hespeler, when ,Lois Aileen, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. James Dunlop of Galt, became the bride of Claude Huffman, of Pontiac, Michigan, youngest son of Mr. and Ars. AL Huffman of Morehouse; Miss. The bride, who was given in mar- riage byher father, wore a street- ' length dress of white gaberdine with gold -studded .bodice, topped with -a navy gaberdine shortie coat, and matching straw hat and accessories. She wore a cascade of red talisman roses. Miss Margaret Mazmaniatt of Galt attended the bride, wearing rose linen with white accessories and corsage of cream tea roses, Miss Mavis Dunlop, sister of the bride, was flower girl, and wore a dress of green taffeta with a junior cascade of pink rose buds. Roy Gaedt of Pontiac, Mich., per- formed the duties of best man. Gift of the bridegrooms to the bride was a chest of sterling silver, to the bridesmaid, a silver cream and sugar on matching tray, and to the flower girl and best man, suit- able gifts. A reception for 35 guests was held later at the home of the bride's parents. Mrs. Dunlop received, wearing maize silk jersey with black accessories and corsage of pink roes. The house was decorated for the occasion with daffodils, tulips and ferns, and the bride's table was arranged with bouquets of pink sweet peas, pink candles and cen• tred with the wedding cake. For the wedding trip the bride wore a black and green jersey- dress with black •accessories. On their re- turn, Mr. and Mrs. Huffman will make their horse at 392 Midway street, Pontiac, Mich. CONSTANCE- The W.M.S. and W.A. of Cons- tance Church held their regular meeting on Monday, April 12th in the schoolroom of the church. Mrs. Lindsay opened the meeting with prayer. The minutes were read and adopted and the roll call answered by a line from a hymn. Next month to be answered by the word Faith. An open meeting is to be held in June and Mrs. Lindsay gave a read- ing and a special collection to be ta- ken in May or the June allocation. Mrs. Leo Stephenson was appointed delegate to the sectional meeting in May. Cards of appreciation were read. Mrs. Adams took charge for the program which included a read- ing by Mrs. C. Dexter,•, scripture les- son was read by Mrs. Leo Stephen- son, who also gave a report on Miss Stirling's address given at Seaforth United Church. Solo by Mrs. Mont-. Amery, "God Understands," read- ing by Mrs. Wilbur „Lewitt; two chapters of thestudy book were given by Mrs. liontgotaei'y. Mrs. Lerne Lawson,• vice pres., took charge for W.A. Mrs. Adams was appointed president for the re- mainder of the year. Mrs. C. Dex- ter and Mrs. A. Dexter were appoin- ted to buy a stove for the kitchen. Mrs. Adams closed the meeting