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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1948-06-03, Page 1e Seaforth News 'H U R O N COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SER112S, VOL.71,' No. 23 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDA17, JUNE 3, 1948 51 a year. TWO CANDIDATES 1QUALIFY AT HURON NOMINATION Hensall town hall played host to. the official nomination meeting on Monday afternoon ,when a "gather- ing of about 75 South Horan elect- ors heard. Tom Pryde and Frank Fingland qualify as candidates in the coming Provincial general elec- tion on June 7th. The attendance was the smallest on record at a nom- ination meeting in this riding, Mr. Pryde told the gathering that the conversion to 60 cycle would not cost the domestic consumer a penny while if a Liberal Government un- der Farquhar Oliver were pnt in Queen's Park their first job " would be to reinstate Dr. Hogg as Chairman. Mr. Pryde then pointed out that Dr. Hogg's plan for toner- , sion to 60 cycle is to make everyone pay, both domestic and commercial. Mr. Pryde pointed out that at least 150 miles of hydro lines would be erected in this vicinity this year. • Mr. Pryde was interrupted by a female hackles at various ioua t imes through his speech but otherwise the meeting was quiet and orderly. After their speeches the two candi- dates had a hearty handshake. A. far cry from bygone days when po- litical aspirants sometimes resorted to name calling and fisticuffs to emphasize their beliefs. The two men are both well known and respected residents of Huron County. Both have served their country well in time of war. Mr. Fingland, a sergeant in the 161st battalion and Mr. Pryde in the air- force in the first great war. Mr. Pryde and his sons also served in the R,C.A.F. in the past wax. Mr. Fing- land, barrister of Clinton, ser6ed on the local school board. Mr. Pryde, a member for one session of the legis- lature has held various municipal offices and has his home town peo- ple behind him as was proved by theballots cast in the town of Exe- ter in the past South Huron by-elec tion. TUCKERSMITH RESIDENTS MARK 50TH 'ANNIVERSARY ALBERTA COAL Is the Fuel after every Spring Rain Cheaper than wood E. L. BOX PHONE 43 & 18 An event of more than usual int- erest occurred last week when on May 27th Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Simp- son, highly respected residents of the 7th concession of Tuekersmith, celebrated their 50th wedding an- niversary. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, natives of Northern` Scotland, were married there and a few years later came to Canada to become most worthy Canadian citizens. As a stone mason, Mr. Simpson's skill was re- cognized when he was selected to ply his trade on such Dominion -wide known buildings as the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, and the Parliament Buildings, Ottawa. The previous Sunday they were honored when their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Bur- rows, of Stratford, entertained them to a bounteous family dinner. Their son ,and daughter-in-law, Mr, and Mrs. Peter Simpson, and grand- daughter, rand dag Road Roa ix •hter Miss Betty, Huron West,were also present. During the afteroon many friends called to extend sincere congratulations to them. 011 Thursday evening, May 27th, their neighbors gathered at the love- ly' home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Simpson to take further part in the happy occasion. A short program was given, the first number being the well -loved Scottish song, Loch Lomond, dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and sung over CRN. by Miss Lois Whitney of the CKNY staff, Wingham. Mr. James Love read congratulatory mes- sages from Mr. Thomas Pryde, Exeter, also a native of Scotland, whose wish that "lang may yer luta reek" was keenly appreciated. Mes- sages from Mr. W. H. Golding, M.P., and one from Right Honorable Mac- Kenzie' King, Prime Minister of Canada, were highlights of the pro- gram. Mr. James Gemmell gave a short address in his usual bright manner, after which Mr. James Love read a short address and Mrs. John Mc- Lachlan, on behalf of the - neigh- bors, presented Mr. and Mrs. Simp- son with a handsome chenille bed- spread. On behalf of the family, their little granddaughters, BettY Simpson and Barbara Ann Burrows, gave them a beautiful Kenwood blanket. Mr. and Mrs.. Simpson made suitable replies. • After a few. genies of progressive euchre were played, a dainty lunch was served, when the bride served all those present with wedding cake. The guests then departed after wishing the happy couple many more years of wedded bliss. DEPUTIES APPOINTED CELEBRATE THEIR • • FOR MONDAY'S VOTING GOLDEN WEDDING i Arrangements for the Ontario pro-IOn Wednesday, June let, 1890 i vincral election In Huron riding an Isabella McGregor, eldest daughter Monday, June are practically cont- of Mr, and Mrs. Duncan McGregor, ; Mo Y, , h as mil iii in mar- plete. Polls will be open from $ a.m., of Tuckersmnt , w t ] until 7 p.m, daylight saving time, " triage to William Albert Workman, The following deputy returning of- son of Mr, and Mrs. James Work-, ricers will be in charge of the polling booths on election day. Town of Goderich-1, Ronald Price; 2, John Cnthbertson, 3, Mrs, Joseph Mutch; 4, Roy Bentley; 5, Mrs. R. H. Cornish; 6, Mrs. W. G. MacEwan; 7, William Stothers; 8, M. N. Mc- Donald; 9, Harry 0. Sturdy; 10, Charles Lecky; 11, Fred. Bowra; 12, Mrs. Harold Arbour. Advance Poll, George Baxter. Town of Exeter -1A, Gerald Law- son; 113, Edward Treble; 2A, John Delbridge; 213, Fred Simons; 3A,. Vernon Heywood; 3B, Norman Hea- man 4, Richard Welsh. Town of Clinton -1, Charles Cooke; 2A, Edward Elliott; 213, Leonard Win- ter; 3A, Wilmer Wallace; 3B, Bert Fitzsimmons; 4 J. L.Freeman.Ad- unto Poll,M. Falconer. v Town of Seaforth-1, Mrs. Georgina Smith; 2, Mrs. Iva Eaton; 3, John Cardno; 4, C. H. Malone; 5, George Charters; 6, Richard Box.- Village of Heiman -1A; George Morton; 113, George Pollock. Township of Hay -1, Albert Keys; 2, Edgar McBride; 3A, Fred Miller; 313, Leonard Wagner; 4, Harry Hess; 5. William Mier; 6, Charles Snell; 7, David Blackwell; 8, Leonard" Sar- aras, Township of Hallett -1, Second Mc - Brien; 2, Bert Beacom; 3, Howard Trewartha.; 4, George McVittie; 5, Ira Rapson; 6, Harvey Honking; 7, Mrs. Louise Robinson. Township of McKillop -1, William Maloney; 2, David' Shannon; 3, Ed- ward Godkin; 4, John Campbell, Township of Stephen -=-1A, War 13. Willett; 1B, (Centralia RCAF Station) Flying Officer Vern A. Rutherford; 2, Asa Penhale; 3, Godfrey Nicholson; 4, Alvin Baker; 5, George Coughlin; 6, Otto Wilbert; 7, Major Backer; 8, Paul Eagleson; 9, Harmon Gill. Township of Usborne-Victor Hey- wood; eywood; 2, Lloyd Frayne; 3, Wm. Ether- ington; 4, George Frayne; 5, Kenneth Hern; 6, Ward Hern; 7, Olive Mc- Curdy. Goderich Township -1, Everitt Mc - Dwain; 2, Howard Sturdy; 3, James Young; 4, Arthur Welsh; 5, Harvey McCartney; 6, R. E.'Rowden. Township of Tuekersmith-1, Geo, Kruse;. 2, Wm; -Murray; -3A, George F. 'Flewitt; 3B (Clinton RCAF Sta- tion), Fit Lieut. Algate; 4, Ervine Sillery; 5, William Kyle; 6, John Consitt. Township of Stanley -1, Wm, Fal- coner; 2, Fred Rothwell; 3, Alvin McBride; 4, Edward Clutter; 5, Wm. Armstrong; 6, Leonard Talbot; 7, Charles Rau; 8, J. R. Cameron, Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday Schoole regular 11 a.m- and '7 p.m., Worship Services. Stewardship Sunday is June 13. Egmoudville United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School Young People's Anniversary Ser- vices, Special Speaker, Mr. H. G. Meir. 11 a.m., "The Apostles Creed". 7:30 p.m., "Communion". Anglican Sunday, June 6th St. Thomas', Seaforth 10 a.m•, Sunday School 11 a.m., Holy Communio 7 p.m., Evening Prayer St. Mary's, Dublin 9:30 a.m., Morning PrayerDublin, Services at St. Mary's, will be at 9:30 a.m. throughout the summer months except on June 20, when anniversary service will be at 3 p.m. Rector: Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A. ENGAGEMENT Agar of Mr. and, Mrs. Wesley A g Seaforth, announce *the engagement' of their eldest daughter, •Dorothy Ann Rebecca, . to• Carmen Firth Sparrow, eldest son of Mr. and Ont. Ernest Scarrow, of Sarnia , The marriage to take place the end of lune. • ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Emma Marie, daughter of Mr. William Riley and the late Mary Hart Riley of Egmondville, to Ronald Patrick King, son of -Mr. and Mrs. James King, Eg- mondville, the marriageto take place in St. James' Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth, the middle of June. man of Stanley, by the Rev. Sam- uel Aitcheson. They have resided since then on their farm east of Kippen. They have two children, a son, Winston at hone, and a dau- ghter, Mrs. Lloyd Bowerman of To- ronto. This fiftieth anniversary was cel- ebrated by a dinner for the immed- iate family on Sunday, May 30th, with guests from Hillsgreen, Det- roit, Seaforth, Toronto, Hensall and London, A special guest was the bridesmaid of fifty years -ago, Mrs. J. Patterson of Toronto, sis- ter of the bride. Good wishes were expressed by telegrams, cards, gifts and by seven- ty callers who were entertained to tea by Mrs. Winston Workman 1'l.man o n Tuesday, June lst. Guestswere received by Mrs. John McGregor, Egmondville. Gifts were shown by Mrs. Winston Work- man. Mrs. Harry Caldwell poured tea while Mrs. John Sinclair, the Misses Grace. Tremeer and Mona Caldwell served. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Winston Workman for the week end, attending the fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Workman were: Mr, , and Mrs. Lloyd Bowerman, of Toronto; Mrs. J. Patterson, Toron- to; Mr. and Mrs. Bolger, London; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Waldecker and Mr. D. Waldecker, of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. G. Ryckman of Hensall: Rev. and Mrs. H. V. Workman, Sea- forth; Mrs. John McGregor, Eg•- inondville; Mr. and Mrs. P. Work- man, of Hillsgreen. FIRST BAND CONCERT WILL BE ON SUNDAY EVENING The first Sunday evening concert will be held in Victoria Park on Sunday evening, June 6th by the Seaforth Highlanders Band. The program will be: Old Com- rades, march; Joy to the World, grand sacred potpourri; Royal Pag- eant, overture; Silver Crescent; ov- erture; Camp Sheridan, march; Pretziosa, overture; Rippling Ruby overture; Tenth Regiment, march; The Best Loved Irish Melodies; To Alice, serenade: Gettysburg, march; Breathe on Me, Breath of God, hymn; mod Save the Ring. .The band will be under the lead- ership of Bandmaster E. H. Close. ENGAGEMENT Mrs, Duncan McNichol of Walton wishes- to announce the engagement. of "her daughter Wilma 'Jessie, to, Mr. Eugene 13. Wildfong, of Kitch- ener, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wildfong, of 'Kitchener. The marri- age to take place around the middle of June. 21162 VOTERS ON LISTS The: totalnumber of voters on the prepared lists in Huron Riding for the election on June 7th is 21,162, K o according to F. R. Darrow,C. f Goderich, Returning Officer. LONDON ROAD TO BE RE -SURFACED THIS YEAR Announcement was made ' this week by Mr. Thomas Pryde, M.L.A. for Huron in the last Legislature, that tenders are being called for re- surfacing of No. 4 Highway from Kippen South to the Middlesex boundary. Work will be completed this summer. REAL ESTATE CHANGE ^Bert of • Mx. Louis C'Flberhart, Pnp.Y on Goderich Street East,. occupied -by Miss Marguerite Dunn, has been sold to Mr. Stanley. Garnham, of, Waltotr, with,possession Sept. 1st., through the office of M. A. Reid., RED )CROSS • MEETING An executive meeting of the Red Cross will be held Friday, June 4, at 3 o'clock. The workrooms will be closed• during• -July and; August. Ma- terial$'for summer sewing or knitt- ing may be obtained June 4th. 150 McKILLOP CHILDREN ARE INOCULATED 150 school and preschool children of McKillop Township have received Diptheria Toxoid and Whooping cough vaccine in a series of 3 clinics held at S.S. 6, McKillop, by Dr. J. A. Gorwill, 'assisted by School Nurses, Miss M. Love and Mrs. L. F. Hartwick. HURON COUNTY SHIELD WON BY MANLEY SCHOOL The pupils of S. S. No. 8, McKil- lop '(Manley School) won the Huron County Shield. for 2 -part singing for school with enrollment over twenty, at Goderich Music Festival, on May 18th: This is the third consecutive year that they have won this shield which entitles them to keep it. Mrs. Clinton,is music super- visor, Wendell, P Wend , s visor, Miss Florence Brown n teach- er; pupils, Marjorie Miller, Joanne Doerr, Jean Siemon, Joyce Better - mann, Ralph Scherbarth, Este' Sie- mon, Carl Snuck, Betty Doerr, Bea- trice Siemon, Helen Horan, Joanne Beuermann, Merle Manley, Joan Mc- Laughlin, Rose Siemon, Bobby Mur- ray, Mayda Beuermann, Jannette Beuermnnn, Bobby Doerr, Marlene, Scherbarth, Donna Riehl. Others who helped to win the shield in 1946 and 1947 and who since have left school were hose Beuerma n, Berenice Doerr, Laurene Doerr, Mary Horan, Mary McLaugh- lin, Doris Siemon and Ronald Beu- ermann. MRS. A. W. GARDINER The death occurred at the Eg- mondville manse on Saturday, May 29th, of Margaret Mary Gardiner, beloved wife of Rev. A. W. Gardin- er, minister of Egmondville United Church, after a long illness. Mrs. Gardiner was born at Shel- burne, Ont, where she attended school, and later she entered the teaching profession. On July 17th, 1 and Anna Kling were much en - 1915 she was .united m marriage to Rev. A. W. Gardiner, and since• eyed The enjoyable evening .closed with singing Auld Lang Syne- 1988:had been a resident of Eg REBEKAHS HONOR TWO CHARTER MEMBERS Over fifty members and guests of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge sat down to a bounteous banquet at Duff's Church on Monday evening, May 31. It was held in honour of the two charter members, Sister Margaret Sclater and Sister Libbie Freeman. The'' Lodge was instituted May 10, 1912, Sister Anne .Henderson was chaff men of. the evening. The guest speaker was Sister Ina " Wolfe of Ruth Lodge, Stratford. The toast to the charter members was given by Sister Hillebrecht, responded to by Sister Freeman, the toast to the guests was given by Sister Georgina Smith and responded to by Sister Beaton of -Goderich. Toast t to Sister Edel- weiss Lodge was proposed Boyce, responded by Sister Willis. A letter from D.P.P. Sister Dunbar was read by Sec. A presentation to charter members was made by Sis- ters , Nyle Doig and Mabel Strong, the ,address given by Sister Grum- mett, Presentation of desk lamps in notSistrs Criche,the aarpat Scott Gt andMary by Sister Westcott making the address. N.G. Sister Moore and V.G. Sister Willis receiving on behalf of Lodge. Vocal numbers by Sisters Edith Da - ARCHITECT TO PLAN SCHOOL ALTERATIONS Mr. Schmaltz, of Kitchener, Ar- chitect, has been secured by Sea - forth Public School Board to make preliminary plans for proposed al- terations at the Public School, This was arranged at a meeting of the Board last week. EXCELLENT RECITAL AT FIRST CHURCH' A large and appreciative audience attended the recital of organ and vocal music held at First Presbyter- ian Church on Friday evening, when Robert E. Becktel, organist of the Church and Miss Mimi Johnston, 13 year old soprano of Hamilton, pre- sented a pleasing programme. The numbers were all well received. Mr. Becktel studied organ in Hamilton and Miss Johnston is at present a pupil of Dr. Ernest Vinci, the well- known Toronto vocal teacher. Fol- lowing is the programme: Organ-March of the Priests, Mendelssohn; Pastorale, Leman; Morning's Prelude, Wesley. Vocal - Who is Sylvia, Smllin' Through. Or- an -Prelude and Fugue, Bach; Ar ioso, Bach: A lovely Rose is Bloom!' ing, Brahms; Minuet, Handel; Ho- sanna, Wachs. Vocal -I'll Walk Be- side You; Think on Me. Organ -An- dante Cantabile, Tehaikowsky: Pil- grim's Chorus, Wagner, Medley of Hymn Tunes. Vocal -Lord Most Holy; I Walked To -day where Jesus Walked. Organ -Londonderry Air, Irish Melody; The Rosary, Nevin: Parris Angelicus, Franck; Fanfare, Lemmens; God Save The Ring. ALL ARE URGED _ TO ATTEND T -B CLINIC Mr. Ed Chesney; chairman of the Seaforth Lions Club Welfare Commit- tee, who Is in charge of the local ar- rangements for the free tuberculosis survey, announces that a meeting of the canvassers for Tuekersmith and McKillop will be held on Thursday, June 3, to receive final instructions before beginning the house-to-house canvass hi connection with the free tuberculosis survey being conducted fn Seaforth and district on Friday June 11, 1 to 9 p.m, and Monday, June 14, 10 a.m, to 3 p.m. Mr. Chesney emphasized the im- portance of each canvasser's, pres- ence at the meeting. Full operation of the chest x-ray clinic will be given so that canvassers may inform the public of its workings. The Federa- tion of Agriculture is supplying the • nnel for the canvass, mendville, Mrs. Gardiner was a life member of the women's Missionary Society, of which she was president for some years, and she was also active in the work of the W.A. Mrs. Gardiner's kindly ways and helpful- ness had endeared her to the people of the congregation and community. She is survived by her husband, and one sister, Mrs. Andrew Douglas, of Shelburne, and two brothers, Dr. San.uel I. White, of Orangeville, and Mr. 3. Edmund A. White of Shel- burne. The funeral was 'held on Monday afternoon, May 31st, from Egmondville United Church at 2 p.m. Rev. James Elford and Rev. H. V. Workman officiated. The pall- bearers were elder's of the church, James Love, John Watson, Nelson Keyes, 'Thos. Robinson, Robert Mc- Gonigle, Arthur Routledge. Flower bearers: Arthur Wallace, Andrew Houston, John Nott, Ivy Henderson, James Hay, John McLachlan. Inter- ment was in Roy's cemetery. A duet, "The Old Rugged Cross" was sung by Rev. R. A. Brook of Hensall and Rev. A. Hinton, of Kip - pen, during the service. In' the passing of Mrs. Gardiner, Egmondville Church and community have sustained a severe loss. During the years.,of their pastorate here, Mrs. Gardiner was a wonderful help to Mr. Gardiner by her untiring• ef- forts' in the different organizations of the church. Especially would we mention her work with the young people, in the S. S. and Y.P.U. will bear • fruit when her voice which e r is still and her hands have ceased to move. And as a friend and neighbor, by kind and helpful words and deeds she endeared herself to us all, We will miss very much her kindly senile and greeting, but the greatest loss will 'be felt in the home, by her hus- band and her niece ((Eleanor) to whom the sincere' sympathy of the community is extended. W. 1. NOTES Remember Institute members if you want to go to the District an- nual in Zurich • on Tuesday, June 8, please phone Mrs. Leslie Mc- Clure, 320-w and leave your name. MRS. MARY COLEMAN An old and highly respected resid- ent of this district passed away about 6.30 a,m. on May 29th, in the person of Mrs. Maty Agnes Coleman, widow of the late Thomas Coleman. Mrs. Coleman had been ailing about six months with a heart condition. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs• Eplu'iam Clarke, Hallett, Born in Hay township, on Jan. 2nd, 1864. Mary Agnes Troyer was married to Thomas Coleman on Dec. 27th, 1SS2, at Kipper, by Rev. Mr. Cameron. They lived on the Parr line, Stanley, for two years, at Hillsgreen for eight years, moving to the town line, Stan- ley, and then in 1902 to the 2nd con. cession of Tuekersmith. Mr. Colennan predeceased Tier on Oct. 23, 1935. She had lived retired on the homestead with her son Russell on the Sud of Tuekersmith. She is survived by these daughters and two sons, Myrtle, Mrs. Robt. Carnochan; Bertha, Mrs. Epin•iam .Clarke; Emma, Mrs. Cecil Oke; Francis, Sr•, Seaforth; Russell, Sea. forth. Ono daughter, Luella,. Mrs. George Johnston, died Nov, 22, 1946. She is survived by thirteen grand- children and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral was held Monday from the home of her son, Russell Coleman, at 2:00- p.m. with Rev. Reba Hein of. Varna, officiating. Interment was in Maitlandbank cemetery. The pallbearers: Gordon Troyer, Hensall; .Sid Gemmell, Tucker - smith; Joseph Hudson,- Pontiac; Wesley Coleman, Hensen; Anson r Coleman, Coleman, Varna; Harvey Co , Varna. Flower bearers: Grandsons of the deceased, Gordon Carnochan, Dear- born; Ellwood Clarke, Kinburn; Francis Colennan, McKillop; Gordon Johnston, Varna; Stewart Cudmore, St. Catharines; Emerson Coleman, Tuekersmith; Frank and Craig Ma- lott, Wayne, Mich. Among those from a 'distance: Mrs, Myrtle Carnochan, Dearborn, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Carpo chan, Dearborn, Mich.;Frank and Craig Malott, Wayne, Mich.; Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hudson, Pontiac; Mr. M. Hudson, Detroit; Mrs. Bur- ger, Wayne, Mich.; Mr. H. >Troyer, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Stewart per so No special apnointment cad will be necessaiy for those desiring to attend the clinic. No clothing need be removed for the x-ray and only a few moments' time is required. The technicians estimate that approxi- -mately one hundred people can be x-rayed every hour. Dr. P. L. Brady, medical officer of health for Seaforth, urges all resid- ents of town and surrounding t.errt-I tory to lake advantage of these facili- ties offered the public to combat the seoin'ge of tuberculosis. More persons die from tuberculosis in Ontario tlnan1 from all other infectious diseases' combined. Nearly as many Canadians, died from this disease during the war as were killed by enemy action. Help yourself, help your neighbor. help your community and country to be healthier, happier and ,more pros- perous by spending only a few mo- ments of your time on either day to he sure you are free from and not e carrier of thin killer of Wren, women and children, CAMEO EARWIGS $4" One of men( Iosco ,acid,-• ed etts•••E.- quiiAe Viand - wad let as Sir uatantaad patiect! SAVAUGE'S Jewellery, Watches, Fine China. Expert Watch Repairing PHONE 194. SEAFORTH SHOWER GIVEN FOR RECENT BRiDE About 50 ladies gathered on Fri- day evening, May 28, at the home of Mrs. Ed Brown, to honour Mrs. Bill Brown, recent bride. Bingo was played during the evening with prizes being won by Mrs. Janes Me - Gregor, Mrs. James McNairn, Mrs. Erickson, Mrs. Matt. Haney, Mrs. Paul Doig, Mrs. R. Strong, Mrs. James Brown, Mrs. John McGregor, Mrs. C. Simpson, Joan Racho, Blanche Racho, Nancy Nott, Margie Brown. Lucky cup was won by Mrs. Grant Finnigan. The group with Mrs, Paul Doig as leader, won the 'Motor Romance" contest. After a delicious lunch the bride was seated in a beautifully decorat- ed chair. Mrs. Paul Doig gave a Omit address of presentation while Mrs. Ken Chamber's and Mrs. Ray- mond Nott presented Mrs. Brown with a decorated basket overflow- ing with miscellaneous gifts. The bride thanked everyone for the lovely things and the guests de- parted wishing the guest of honour good luck, health and happiness. has been heard on two dif- ferent occasions as talent during our Friday morning talent assembly. The broadcast included the fol- lowing numbers. "An Apple Blossom Wedding", the ever popular song made famous by Gracie Fields; "Now is the Hour", their final num- ber, a hymn, entitled "Radio Sta- tion S.A.V.E.D." Also on the pro- gramme were two numbers strictly instrumental, by Ruby Doerr, entit- led "All dressed up With a broken Heart" and "Baby Doll." * * v Last Friday, the agricultural stu- dents of 9C and grade 10 were taken on a tour of two local farms. The first visited was Genmar Farm, own- ed by Dr. Stapleton and operated I by a Netherland farther, out from Holland only 23 days e• o. Dr. Stapleton showed us the 1947 Grand Champion Scotch Short Worn Bull, of the Huron, Perth and Ox- ford County regions. Dr. Stapleton also showed us the two Scotch Short- horn steers, placing first and second in their class, at the Hensall Stook Show held last week. The next farm .visited was the farm of Leonard Leeming, in Mc- Killop township. Mr. Leeming spe- cializes in Registered Holstein -Frie- sian cattle. Mr. Leeming told us the characteristics of good Holstein cows and bulls and characteristics closely looked for before registering any cattle in that breed. Before leaving Mr. Leeming showed us a permanent pasture and how it is handled and also how it was planted. The twenty-six boys were accom- panied by Mr. L. B. Morrison, the agricultural teacher and also Mr. E. L. Fox, principal of S.C.I. This trip was made possible • through the kind courtesy of the Seaforth High School Board, Mr. Leonard Leeming, Dr. Martin W. Stapleton and Mr. R. S. Hablkirk, the owner of the S.C.I. buses. 4 * * Friday morning g assembly proved almost entirely different than regu- lar u - lar assemblies. Following the "Dox- ology and the "Lord's Prayer", Gor- don Wilson, Grade XIII student and president of the Student's council read the scripture reading', followed by the hymn "Eternal Father" with the piano accompaniment supplied by Grade XIII student, Peggy Willis. Talent for Friday morning was pian- ist Yvonne Bolton. Miss Hall, accom- panied by Wilma McLean, Ted the students in a sing -song. The students sang "Carry me back to Old Vir- ginia", "Let me call you Sweet- heart" (two versions) and other old favourites. L Topics HIGH s CI300 O 1 Last Saturday afternoon 'local talent was heard from radio station C.K.C.R. iii the Waterloo Trust Arcade building in Kitchener. The talent for the show "Songs in Ballad Time" was a trio consisting of the Doerr sisters, Bernice, Hazel and Laurene. The piano stylings were by Ruby Doerr, a student at Cudrnere, St. Catharines; Mrs, A. Bell, London; Mr. and Mrs. H. Bell, London, and friends from Hensall, Mitchell and Wingham,