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HURON COUNTY'S
WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 71, No. 24
L E A D I N G' N E W S PA P E R
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, 'THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1948
T. B. CASES CAN BE, � THOMAS ;PRYDE HOLDS
REDUCED BY ONE-HALF HURON IN HEAVY .VOTE
"The 'incidence of tuberculosis can Tom Pryde, Progressive Conservat
rte cut in half in the next ten year's ive candidate, was re-elected as meta-.
provided the programme of commurt- her in tpe Provincial Legislature for
ity mass x-ray surveys 1s extended to Huron :election,
in Monday's general
election, with a majority of 108,
all sections of the .province," said Dr. While the vote was close compared
G. C. Drink, Director of the Division to recent elections, there is no word
of Tuberculosis Prevention, Ontario of a recount being asked for, Mr. k,
Department of Health. While the R. Darrow, IC.C., Returning Officer,
death rate from tuberculosis since stated on Wednesday.
1931 has been cut by two-thirds to On Monday night as the returns
26.8 per 100;000 people, more inten came in, first Mr. Pryde and then Mr.
sifted efforts are needed to reduce it Pingland was In the lead, and the
still. further. result was in doubt to the very 'last.
Dia Brink stated that the coming The vote in this riding was over
survey in Seaforth and surrounding 400 larger than in the.by-election and
district will make . valuable contrib- was about 71% of the Haines on
utioli to the public health of the coin -
the list.
enmity by discovering unknown While Mr. Pryde's majority was
cases of tuberculosis and removing reduced from that received in the by -
the source- of infection. He believes election, he received nearly as many.
that every citizen will support the or -'votes. Mr. Fingland got more votes
ganization 'sponsoring the survey by than dill Mr. Tuckey.
availing themselves of the oppor•tun- The only change in voting in the
ity to receive a free x-ray of their municipalities was indicated at Clin
lungs. ton, where Mr. Fingland got 120 more
In order to make community sur- votes than the Liberal candidate in
vet's possible, the Ontario Depart- the by-election, giving the Liberals a
went of Health is supplying the x- majority in that town.
ray equipment anti trained personnel, hi Huron -Bruce John Hanira was le-
as well as assuming a portion of the elected with a. majority of 255, as coin -
overall cost. pared to over 2100 in the 1945
The discovery of many unlaloil'ri election.
cases of pulmonary tuberculosis anti In Perth Fred Edwards, also Pro -
the fact that over fifty Per cent of the gressive-Conservative, won by 1088.
active bases requiring _treatment were His majority it 1945 *as 1935 votes.
found in the early stagesproved the
SUMMARY
value of such surveys, In addition, a p,.yd" Fia,kuta
considerable cumber at important C,,,lertclt TWIT- 1,347 1,260
non -tuberculosis chest conditions are Clhthn, 675 695
£Mind•Scntorth 51 67"
Dr, Brink pointed out that many 00- Ezctcr 993 412
recognized cases of tuberculosis are Hansa 11 261 187
Gedcrich Township • 481 832
infectious and not conscious of being Huy - 73 512
ill, The insidious onset of the disease Hallett 3373 466
in the early Stages with an absence of Matinee
l 667
symptoms in eighty per cent of such Stephen
Stanley 498 173
cases gives no indication of its pres- Tuckersmith , 410 - 592
ence. It is an accepted fact that an X- Cab orne 525 836
14 12
ray film of the lungs is the best meth- Advance Polls
—
Od of discovering unknown cases. Tolala 7,566 7,458
ALBERTA COAL
Is the Fuel after every
Spring Rain
Cheaper than wood
E. L. BOX
PHONE 43 & 18
Northside United Church
Special Stewardship Sunday and
Youth Rally,
' 10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m., Worship Service.
Speaker, Rev. Hugh Wilson of
' Brussels.
Music by the Church Choir.
7 p.m., Open Air Service on the
Church grounds.
Speaker—Mr,' Ernest Clarke.
Service in charge of Adult Fellow-
ship group.
Everyone is cordially invited.
Anglican
Sunday June Thirteenth. -
• St. Thomas', Seaforth:
10 a.m., Sunday School
11 a.m., Morning Prayer
7 p.m., Evening Prayer.
St. Mary's, Dublin
9:30 a.m., Holy Communion
Rector: Rev. C.F.L. Gilbert, B.A.
Eginondville United Church
Rev, A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D.,
10 a.m., Sunday School.
• 11 a.m., "The Spirit of Divine
Fatherhood".
The Sacrament of the Lord's .Sup-
per.
Preparatory Service, Friday,
June 11th, at 8 p.m., "The Seven
Last Words".
EGER — McLENNAN
Al candlelight ceremony was sol-
emnized May 8th at 7 p.m. in King
Memorial, Church s0hen Rev. H. S.
Hodgson officiated, for the wedding
of Mavis Eileen McLennan, young-
est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex
McLennan, 125 Riverton Ave., Win-
nipeg, Man., and Earl Eger, son of
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Eger. Allen
Bordbridge played the wedding mu-
sic and Miss Kay Ronald sang "The
Lord's Prayer" and "Ave Marie".
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, wore a gown of white
satin fashioned with fitted bodice,
a round neckline. lace trimmed yoke
and lily point sleeves, the full skirt
was ruffled with .lace and had a
brief train. A coronet held her
finger-tip net veil. She carried red.
roses and white b'ouvardia. Mrs. W.
A. Barker attended her sister in
peach sheer and ;carried talisman
roses and mauve sweet peas. Ken-
neth Eger was his 'brother's grooms -
Man. The ushers were Philip Eger,
brother of the groom, and Malcolm
McLennan, brother of the bride. A
reception was held at the Elmwood
community hall. The young - couple
left for a trip to Kenora, the bride
wearing a grey gabardine suit with.
topcoat to match and navy blue ac-
cessories. She wore a corsage of red
roses and on their return they will
reside onPoplar Po lar Ave. Winnipeg.
A 8'
The,niother of the bride was
formerly Olive Arlan of Egmond-
ville, Ont.
COUSIN:E'LECTED
W. J. Grummett, who was re-elected
to the Ontario Legislature for Coch-
rane South en Monday by a majority
of 4,500,- is a first cousin of Mr. Joseph
Grummett, of Seaforth, and also a
cousin of Mrs. Helmer Snell. Mr.
-Grummett was CCF candidate and is
a barrister in Timmins.
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USEORd
WIN ER
Thomas Pryde, who was re-
elected in Huron in Monday's
provincial elections.
McKILLOP TOWNSHIP -
TO HOLD NOMINATION
A nomination meeting , will 11e
held at Winthrop hall on June 21st
to fill the ,vacancy in MVIcKillop town-
ship council follov,•ing the resigna-
tion of 1141. Frank Kirkby.
If an election is necessary it will
be held on June 28th.
Ml'. Kirkby recently sold his tarns
and moved to Grey township at
Walton, where he is conducting a
drainage and ditching business,
LONDON MAN BREAKS
INTO DOCTOR'S OFFICE
A London man was arrested on
Sunday by Provincial Constable Hel-
mer Snell and charged with break-
ing into Dr. M. W. Stapleton's of-
fice. He will appear in magistrate's
court at Goclerich on Thursday.
The man was captured after an
exciting chase from the doctor's of-
fice out No. 8 highway through
Harpurhey.
When Dr. Stapleton went into his
office on Sunday he heard a noise
in his dispensary and upon investi-
gating found - a man in the room,
evidently searching for drugs. The
intruder ran out and got into -a car.
Dr. Stapleton followed him after
putting in a call for the police and
caught up with him just west of
Harpurhey.
It is believed this man entered Dr.
Stapleton's office on a previous oc-
casion. He is a door-to-door sales-
man,
HARRY FORTUNE
The death occurred on, Sunday of
Mr. Harry Fortune, Huron Road
East in his 69th year. The deceased
was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Luke Fortune and was born on the
homestead where he spent all .his
life. He was unmarried. Surviving
are two brothers and one sister, Al-
bert, of Seaforth; Louis, of Detroit;
Mrs. Michael Downey, Seaforth.
The funeral took place on Wed-
nesday morning at St. James'
Church, Rev. Father Hussey officia-
ting, and interment was in St.
James' cemetery.. The pallbearers
were John Devereaux, Wm. Dever-
eaux, Joseph Dorsey, Edward Pryce,
Frank Nolan, John Ballge.
Among those from a distance who
attended the funeral were Mr. Louis
Fortune of Detroit, Mr. Lionel For-
tune and Mr. and Mrs. T. Christo-
pher, London, Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Walsh and family, Woodstock; Jack
Fortune, London, John Weber, Kin -
kora, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moylan,
Kitchener. .
WALLACE — SCOTCHMER
Holy Trinity. Anglican Church,
Bayfield, beautifully decorated with
spring .flowers and ferns was the
scene of a very pretty wedding on
Saturday, June 5that high' 11 000,
when Anna Emily, youngest daug-
hter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scotch -
mer, Egmondville, became the bride
of Wm. Robert, younger son of Mrs.
Wallace and the late Wm. Wallace
of. Tuckersmith. The ceremony was
conducted by Rev. LaVerne Morgan,
Bayfield, and Mrs. - T. Scotchmer
presided at the organ. The bride,
given in marriage by her father,
looked lovely in a long white moire
gown with which she wore a long
veil and carried a cascade bouquet
of red briarcliffe roses. Her sister,
Mrs. Oliver Yellop of Toronto, as
matron of honour wore a long blue
taffeta gown with matching head-
dress and carried a Colonial bouquet
of Pink Virginia Carnations. Miss
Gladys Earle, Egrnondville, similarly
gowned in pink taffeta and carrying
a Colonial bouquet of pink Virginia
Carnations, was bridesmaid. The
groom was supported by his brothel.
Mr. Arthur Wallace, of Tuckersmith
and the ushers were Mr. T. Scotch -
mer, Bayfield, brother of the bride
and Mr. L. Haney, Tuckersmith. Be-
fore the bride entered the Church
Mrs. Ernest Hovey, Bayfield, sang
"0 Promise Me" and during the
signing of the register "0 Perfect
Love".
After the ceremony a reception
was held at the hone of the bride's
rent's, Egmondville,' where the
ding luncheon was served by
Misses Lois Harrison and Anna
Townshend, Mrs. W. Haney and
Mrs. Melvin Bennett. The bride's
mother wore a powder blue gown
and corsage of white roses. Mrs.
Wallace, mother. of the groom, wore
a princess blue crepe gown and cot• -
,gage of white roses. The couple left
later for a motor trip' to Niagara,
Toronto and other points east. For
travelling, the bride ,wore dream -
blue crepe dress, natural straw hat
and winter white shortie coat with
brewn accessories and corsage of
red roses. On their return they will
reside on the :groom's farm in
Tuckersmith.
DEATH OF MRS. E. ROBERTS
Elizabeth Cameron, wife of the
late Everett Roberts, passed away
in Conneaut, Ohio, Sat., June 5th,
in her 90th year. Born on the Mill
Road, Tuckersmith, Dec. 25th,
1858, daughter of the late John
Cameron and Ann Young, her early
life was spent here until her mar-
riage to E. Roberts. She went to
Flushing, Mich., later going to Ohio.
Short funeral sel'vices were held at
Ashtabula on Sunday. The body
was taken to Fenton for burial in
Flushing, Mich., Monday at 3.p.m.
She is survived by one brother,
Peter .Cameron, Tuckersmith, and a
number of nieces and nephews.
WILLIAM MASON
The death occurred at his resid-
ence, East William street, of a high-
ly respected resident, Mr. William
Mason, about 2 p.m. on Tuesday,
after an illness of about six months.
Born in Hullett township, he was
married in June, 1906, to Miss Mar-
garet Brigham. For three years he
lived in Morris township but the
rest of his life was spent in Hul-
lett until retiring to Seaforth four
years ago. He was a member of
ins First' Presbyterian Church.
ins Besides his wife he is survived by
95.
35 three daughters, Mrs. William Stor-
ey, Mrs. Sam •Scott and Mrs. Alex-
ander; also one 'brother, Alexander
Mason. of Clinton. One brother
and five sisters predeceased him. He
is survived by six grandchildren.
The funeral will take place on
Friday, June lith, at 2 p.m„ from
his late residence, Rev. H. V.
Workman officiating. Interment will
be in Burns cemetery.
2 63 88
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6 76 12
7 98 36
Advance Polls—Clinton, 8 6 -
Goderieh6
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ENGAGEMENT'
Mr. and Mrs. Everett 0. Halal an-
nounce the engagement of their eld-
er daughter, Audrey Bernice ce to
John Charles Stevens, son of Mrs.
Stevens and the late . William H.
Stevens, Seaforth. The wedding will
take place on July 3 at 2:30 p.m. at
the Robinson Memorial United
Church, London. -
ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jordan of Dip.
lin announce the engagement of their
daughter, Jean Frances, to Maurice.
Patrick Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Patrick Ryan of Dublin.The.marn•iage-
to take place June 26th.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Deichert,
Zurich, wish to announce the engage-
ment of their daughter, Dorothy
Y
Lama to Edgar Carl E11i son son of
g
Mr, and Mrs. Z. Elligson, Walton, . the
marriage to take place at St. Peter's
Lutheran Cliitrch, Brodhagen, on
June 26th. -
ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Eckert, Sea -
forth, announce the engagement of
their daughter Mary Frances Teresa,
to Mr. Thomas Richard Melody, son
of the late Mr, and Mrs. Francis
Melody of St. Columban, the marriage
to take place this month.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
PRESENTED BY W.A.
$1 a year
DOGS CAUSING DAMAGE,
TWP. COUNCIL LEARNS
Tuckersmith Municipal Council
met in the Town hall, Seaforth, on
June 5th, at 2 p.m, All members
were present and Reeve Nicholson
presieled. Willian•1 Dougall, County
Weed Inspector, was 'present and
advocated widening and grading of
roadsides and seeding same with,
orchard grass in an effort to help
control weeds.
The Aux Sable River Conserva-
tion. Authority was paid $24.00, -a
further- assessment for engineer's
fees, etc. The Bell Telephone Co. of
Canada was authorized to bill the
township for 50% of labour costs,
estimated at $40. for moving pole
line in order to facilitate grading
and improving road on Con. 2, H.
R. S. The Reeve and Clerk were au-
thorized to sign an agreement with
the Town of Seaforth, permitting
them to use Pt. Lot 9, Con. 2, H.R.
S. as a dumping ground.
The Clerk was instructed to •ad-
vertise for Tenders for the con-
struction of the Bell Bridge accord-
ing to plans and -specification drawn
up by C. C. Parker, Consulting en-
g'ineer, such plans having been ap-
proved by the Dept. of Highways.
By -Law #5, giving location to the
Bell Telephone Co. of Canada for
their pole line at the Broadfoot
Bridge was finally passed, signed
_and sealed.
Owing to the resignation of Robt.
Munn from the Tuckersmith Muni-
cipal Telephone System, council ap-
pointed Ed. Munn to fill his term of
office and instructed the Clerk to
prepare a by-law confirming such
appointment.
Council acknowledge receipt of
Geiger Drain Report and will hold
a meeting on Friday night, June 11
in No 1, school house to consider
same.
Seaforth Agricultural Society was
given additional grant of $25. The
Clerk was also instructed to insert
notices in local papers to all dog
owners or harbourers to advise
them that dogs must be kept under
control at all times, otherwise it
shall be necessary to raise the Dog
Tax considerably to provide money
for damage caused by dogs to sheep,
cattle and poultry.
The Town of Hensall was paid
$131.00, Tuckersmith3s Assessment
on the Hensall Main Drain.
Accounts passed were as follows:
Relief, $83.90; Salaries, $100.00;
Grants, $25.00; Rebate Service
Grant, $15.48; Election Expense,
$10.00; Fox Bounty, $39.00; Road
Accounts, $1913.07; Drainage Ac-
counts, $168.00; Hospitalization,
$3.23; Chickens killed by dogs,
$30.45; Printing and Advert. $32.-
50; Postage, $5.00; Travelling ex-
pense, $12.00. Council adjourned to
meet July 3rd at 7 p.m. E. P. Chea-
ney, Clerk.
The June meeting of St. Thomas'
branch of the W. A. was held jointly
with the Guild at the hone of Miss
Holmes, June Sth, Mrs. Chas.
Holmes, honorary president, being
the guest of honour. Twenty-two
members answered the roll call.
Mrs. Geo. McGavin, president of the
Guild, opened the meeting. Various
reports were read and 'accepted.
The congregational get-together on
the evening of June 15th in com-
memoration of the 93rd anniversary
of the work begun in this district
by the Rev. Wm. Cresswell, was dis-
cussed and the women of the con-
gregation will provide refreshments.
Mrs. Gilbert, W. A. President, then
took over for a brief meeting. The
Dorcas Secretary asked that the
two quilts for the Mohawk Institute
be quilted on the .last Tuesday in
June; approved by all. Mr. Gilbert
made a brief address, then proceed-
ed' with the highlight of the .meet-
ing, presentation of a diocesan life
membership to Mrs. Chas. Holmes.
Mr. Gilbert read the service of ad-
mission, Mrs. Parke pinned on the
badge, Miss Holmes presented the
certificate, Meeting closed with the
members prayer and benediction. A
happy social' hour was then spent.
W.I. TO MEET
The Seaforth Women's Institute
will meet on Thursday evening,
June 17th, at the hone of Mrs.
Raymond Nowt -at 8.30 p.ni. The
roll call is one way to make a new
citizen feel welcome in our com-
munity. The motto is "May we, by
some well doing, snake this a better
world for others." This is citizen-
ship meeting with Mrs. Eldon Herr
and Mrs. Jack Kerr conveners. The
lunch committee is Mrs. Paul Doig,
Mrs. James Brown, Mrs. Russell
Miller and Mr's. Ken Adams. The
men are cordially invited to attend
thisalneeting. Please note change of
time from regular date and hour.
NORTHSIDE W. A.
Group 2 of the W. A. of North-'
side Church held their monthly
meeting et the home of Mrs. Ross
Savaix
e. Mrs.
P. B. Moffatt presid-
ed. Mrs Roy Lawson' led in prayer,
Minutes were read by the secretary,
Miss Laura Mole. Several thank -you
notes were also read^ Mrs. Porteous
gave a humorous reading, "How to
pull an organization down" which
was much enjoyed. The remainder
of the evening was spent playing
crokinole. Mrs. Aikenhead and Mrs.
Lorne Webster being winners. A de-
licious lunch was served by the
committee and a social hour was
enjoyed.
PLANS BEING MADE
FOR HOSPITAL DAY
Mr. L. DeLaFranier, business
manager of Scott Memorial Hospi-
tal, announced this week that plans
are being made to hold a Hospital
Day, when open house will be held
to allow the public to see the new
hospital wing and visit the hospital.
Gifts that will be appreciated in-
clude such articles as pink or blue
baby blankets, toilet soap, water
pitchers for bedside tables, sugar
and cream sets, salt and pepper
shakers, drinking glasses, face
cloths, bathe towels,, canned soup,
vegetables, fruit, jams, large enam-
el or earthen ware, bowls, flower
vases. Anything that is useful in
the house is useful in the hospital.
Hospital Day will possibly be
held the third week in June.
THOMAS PHILLIPS
After a lengthy illness Mr. Tho-
mas Philips, one of Western Ont-
ario's best known fruit dealers, died
at 9.30 Tuesday morning at his res-
idence, Market street. Mr. Phillips
had been in ailing health for about
eight years but had been able to be
at his store occasionally until the
past year.
Born in Trabia„ Italy, July 13,
1885, he was a son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Tony Phillips, and came
and to New York City in 1905.
In 1906 he married the former
Mary Reline, and 17i 1916 he came
with his family to Seaforth, where
he conducted a large wholesale and
retail business.
He was a member of St. James'
R.C. Church torch and of the Holy Name
Society. He was a member of the
Marconi Club, London.
Surviving are his widow, three
sons, Tony, Angelo and Frank, all
of Seaforth; one daughter, Mrs, Do-
minic Scalisi, Woodstock.
Requiem High Mass will be held
at Si. James' R.C. Church at 9.30'
a.m., Friday. Rev. T. P. Hussey will
officiate. Interment will be in St.
James' Cemetery.
HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS
ICS
Seaforth Collegiate cadets chosen
to go to the cadet camp at Ipper-
wash between Mot day June 28th •
and Friday July 9th are privates
Dudley Milton, Lorne Goudie and
George Shaw. These cadets are all
first 4oirnl stridents.
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Last Tuesdaythe assembly was
assem by w s
taken charge of by Jean' Mills and
Cm,l:inucd on Page 8
Wrist
Waches
at
l a. O O
;plus tax)
Ladies' or
Gents'
We have a number of
smart Wrist Watches that
have been re -conditioned
throughout. Also a few
new watches that we are
offering at this very attrac-
tive price. AU watches
guaranteed. Other watches -
from 17.70" up
SA V A V GES'
Jewellery, Watches, Fine China
Expert \l'atcli Repairing
PHONE 194. SEAFORTH
GIVE SHOWER FOR
MiSS DOROTHY AGAR
Phe Misses Vera and Laura Mole
were hostesses at their home on
Tuesday evening at a miscellaneous
shower given in honour of the
bride -elect, Miss Dorothy Agar. The
evening was spent playing euchre
and the winners were Mrs.. John
Beattie, Mrs. Clinton Smith and
Miss Muriel Hudson. A prettily de-
corated basket was carried in by
Mrs. A. Riley and Ruth Wilbee, and
contained many pretty and useful
gifts. Mrs. John Smith read the ad-
dress.
A dainty lunch was served by
Vera and Laura Mole assisted by
Mrs. A. Riley, Mrs. John Smith and
Miss Mary Ryan. The lucky teacup
prize was won by Mrs. John Beat-
tie. Dorothy expressed thanks to
all for their kindness. The address
was as follows:
"Dear Dorothy:
Be sure your cakes are fluffy and
light;
Your 'taters and meat cooked just
right.
Take care that your socks are all
complete,
The buttons sewed on, his shirts
quite neat,
But if the bread be heavy, if the
cakes should fall,
Be ready to smile, that's the best
of all;
And when troubles come as they
sometimes do
You stick to him and he'll stick to
you.
May you build your home on faith.
and love
And live in peace like turtle doves.
So accept these presents with our
good wishes too,
For a long and happy life to you.
' May your blessings be many and
your sorrows few,
And may all your troubles wear hats
and shoes!
WIGHTMAN McCULLY
In a lovely June bridal at the
United Church Manse, Brucefield,
Wednesday, June 2nd at high noon,
Rev. E. R. Stanway united in mar-
riage Mary Grace McCully, daugh-
ter of Mr. Joseph McCully, and the
late Mrs. McCully, Brucefield, and
Charles Ivan Wightman of Bel-
grave, son of Mr. George'Wiglltman
of Kincardine. Spring flowers form-
ed a floral background for the
double ring ceremony. Given in
marriage by her father the lovely
bride wore a charming gown of
white satin fashioned with fitted
bodice and full skirt with long
sleeves tapering to a point at the
fingers. Her circular embroidered
net veil was held with a matching
halo of white satin and net. She
wore a single strand of pearls, gift
of the groom, and pearl earrings
.worn by her mother on her wed-
ding day. Her bridal bouquet was
peerless red roses. and bouvardia.
Miss lflva Mae Stackhouse of Bruce -
field in pale pink sheer, attended
the bride. Her gown was styled with
full skirt and sleeves, embroidered
yoke and halo of pink net, and she
carried a colonial bouquet of white
matchless carnations. Ken Brigham
of Blyth was groomsman.
A reception was held at the Clin-
ton Hotel for 36 immediate relatives
of the bride and groom, Spring
flowers, palms and ferns were used
with much effect for the decora-
tions, a three tier wedding cake
centering the bridal table, pink ta-
pers in silver containers, . and vases
flily-of-the-valley
o tali s
p >n
a d na •-
cissus formed the table ecorations.
For a honeymoon trip to. Niagara
Falls and points in the U.S.A. the
bride donned a powder blue baller-
ina suit, raspberry shortie coat with
black accessories.
The groom's gift to the brides-
maid was a 'locket with matching
earring's, and to the best man a
leather bill fold. They will reside on
the groom's farm, Belgrave Guests
from a distance attended from Kin-
cardine, Brussels, Blyth, Wingham,
Belgrave Stratford, and Hensall.