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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1949-03-03, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES,- VOL. 72, No. 9 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1949. HYDRO TRANSFORMER , PLANT FOR SEAFORTH Announcement was made this week from Toronto that a Hydro trans- former substation will be built at Seaforth to be used in the change .over from 25 to 60 cycle power. It is understood that seven acres of land has been :purchased by the H.E.P.C, on the McKenzie farm 11 miles east of Seaforth, just north of 'the C.N.R. tracks. It has been sur- veyed and staked out and it is ex- pected that work of construction will commence diihontly. There are to be two other such sub -stations in Western Ontario, one at London and one at.Strathroy. Not many men are . expected to be employed to operate the transformer station. The site of the new substation has some local history, having been the place where the old Kidd salt well was Iocated. From ,there the brine was pumped in wooden pipes along the railway tracks to Dublin where the salt works were located. According to old residents, the boiler blew up one day at the pumps ing plant, killing the man in charge. That was the end of the salt project. It is believed that this point is the extreme easterly edge of the salt beds for which Seaforth was once famous. 61ST ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Matt. Armstrong, formerly of Hullett twp„ will cele- brate quietly their 61st wedding an- niversary on Wednesday, March 9th at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Mabel Cole, '70 Huron St., Stratford. The world's Finest AntbraCite i *'blue coal' THE. SOLID FUEL FOR 50L15 COMFORT 1' Please place orders early E. L. BOX PHONE 43 & 18 Northside United Church Rev, H. V. Workman, Minister, 10 team, Sunday School. 11 a,m„ Worship Service Subject, "The final test of Friend- ship.,, Junior congregation, 7 p,m,, "God's way in man's Re- demption." The singing of old favorite hymns, "The home call help ,the Church, Come!" Egnxonilville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. •. 6.0 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a,m„'Communion Service. "The Most Impressive Spiritual Force in History", 7 p,m,, "True Values". Preparatory Service, Thur,, March 3, at 8 p.m„ "That Upper Room". First Presbyterian Church 10 can„ Bible Class and Sunday School. 11 a,m., "Faith and conviction". 7 p.m., "The Healing Touch", 8:15 p.m., Y.P.S. Fireside, JAMES NOLAN The death occurred in Seaforth on Wednesday, March 2nd, of Mr. James Nolan, a highly regarded resident of town for many years. Mr. Nolan ,had been ailing for the past five years but his condition became more serious three months ago. Mr, Nolan was born 81 years ago in Hullett and attended Hariock School. He came to the vicinity of Seaforth 31 years ago and later retired to town. Mr. Nolan was a member of St. James' Separate School Board. In 190g he was married to Anna McCardle, who now survives him. He also leaves two Sons, Thos. J., of Niagara FaIIs and Clarence J., of London, and a daugh- ter, Sister Anne of the Cross, Otta- wa; also two sisters, Miss Mary No- lan, Seaforth, and Mrs. James Ryan of Watson, Sask. A sister, Mrs. John Lamb of Seaforth predeceased him a week previously on Feb. 23. The funeral will take place on Friday, March 4th, at 9:30 a.m., from St. James' Church, Rev. Fr. T. P. Hus- sey will officiate. Interment will stake place in St. Jaynes' Cemetery, the pallbearers being Alex. Boyce, Gordon Reynolds, Cecil Oke, Con Eckert, Joe Rowland and Ignatius O'Leary. JOSEPH LIPSHALL Joseph Upshall, 41, former well known Kipper resident who conduct- ed ,a general store at iCaistorville, near Hamilton, was found dead in his auto Monday night, when he . left home about 8 o'clock.. Et is believed he was taken ill and drove to the side of the road. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Upshall, Seaforth, and farmed at Kippen until going to Caistorville six years ago. Besides his wife, formerly Margaret Elgie, Kip - pen, he leaves a daughter Rhea, his parents, a sister Helen, of Seaforth, and three brothers James and Robert, Kippen; and Charles, Staffa. The funeral service will be held at Caistorville United Church on Thurs- day morning at 9t80 o'clock, and a service will be held in 'Northside, United Church here at 3:30 p.m. In- terment will be in Maitland!bank Cemetery. The service here will be conducted by Rev. H. V. Workman, assisted by Rev. Harris, pastor at Caistorville, DAN GRUMMET' AND BRIDE HONO Almost one hundred friends neighbors spent an enjoyable even- ing ' at the home of Mr. and Mss, 'Grummett, when they met to honor h Mr. and Mrs. Dan 'Grummett, newly weds, of Toronto. (Mrs. Grummett was formerly Miss Muriel May •of Toronto). The early part of the evening was spent playing bingo. After a gener- ous lunch Dan and Muriel were seated on specially decorated chairs, and the following address was read by Neil Hopper: To Dan and 'Muriel -Today marks a very important occasion in each of your lives; indeed this is your day of days, and we, your friends are here to congratulate you, and wish you many happy- wedded years to- gether. Just to have a little corner in your home, in memory, will you please accept these tokens of friend- ship, in the words of the poet we say to you: "We would like to give you sone - thing That nothing can overthrow— The power to smile and laugh the while As toiling through life you go. But these are mere fanciful wishes, We will wish you God speed instead, When we clasp your hand, yon will understand The things we have left unsaid," Signed by Ed. Andrews, Keith Sharpe and Neil Hopper, on behalf of your friends and neighbors, The presentation of a beautiful Kenwood blanket and figurene lamp was Made by Betty Jean Andrews, Sally Fox, Ruth Ann Crozier and Robbie Sharpe. Dan made a suitable reply of thanks. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing to the music of Nelson Howe, Henry Har- burn and Hugh Currie of Staffa. DUBLI'N MAN PRIZES ' RED OLD GAELIC BIBLE. and ylr. Archie Forbes of Dublin brought to the News Office this week Jos. a New Testament more than one undred years old which had belong- ed to his mother. It is Printed in. Gaelic and was brought by her from ,her home in Scotland. There are not many people living in this country now who can read the Gaelic. In fact Mr. Forbes says that only one per son, a salesman, who came to his home in recent years, has been able to read it. Yet the old Bible shows that it was given much use in the early years, the original cover having been worn out and replaced by a heavy leather .binding which •also shows signs of much wear. One wonders how many modern Bibles get so much use as this. Mr. Forbes' mother was Miss Mary Jane Butters before her marriage and she had 'lived in the Goderieh district after first coming to Canada. The. family have been Dublin residents for a great many years. "The only Gaelic I remember," My. Forbes said, "are the words for 'Good day'. I say them when I meet Sandy McKellar of Cromarty, and the replies to me in Gaelic." BRODHAGEN STORE CHANGES HANDS Mr. Russell Sholdice has purchased the Brodhagen General Store and Egg Grading Station from Messrs. Querengesser and DiegeI, who have dissolved partnership. Mr. Sholdice has been employed by then for the past 16 years and is the son-in-law of Mr, Querengesser. Mr. W. L. Querengesser :purchased this business from A. W. Eckmier, now of 'Grims- by, 38 years ago, Feb. 22, where he had been employed for two years. Spending .two years in the West be- fore being employed by Mr. Eckmier, he was employed by Couch and Schneider store, Mitchell, for three years. He will carry on as postmaster in the postoffice adjoining the store. Mr. Harold Diegel, who went into partnership with Mr. Querengesser 28 years ago and had been employed by Mr. Querengesser for a number of years before that, has 'moved to Mitchell and is going into business there with Mr. Fergus L. Hord, furn- iture and bookstore, VISITOR FROM NORTH Mr, James Nott of MacLennan, Algoma, who was visiting his brother Mr, John Nott and other relatives and acquaintances in Egmondvilie, Blyth and Clinton for the past three weeks, left Tuesday for Toronto where he will stay for a few days, then he will go to Matheson to join his wife who has been visiting with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Nate Hays of the Imperial Bank staff, before returning to their home. It is 26 years since Mr. Nott has visited here and he saw many changes, but although we Inave had such wonderful weather Mr. Nott was getting anxious to return to the -north where the climate is so much dryer than in old Ontario, On Sun- day, Feb, 27, Mr. and Mrs. John Nott entertained at a dinner in his honor, Keith Webster and family, Raymond Nott and family, Mrs. Violet ;GiIles- pie, and Rev. James Elford. In early evening all left wishing Mr. Nott. safe return to his home in Algona. BROTHER DIES AT ST. THOMAS Mrs. J. D. Hinehley received a message from St. Thomas on Sunday Morning informing her of the death of her brother, Alexander McDougall, St. Thomas. The funeral was held at St. Thomas on Tuesday, The late Mr. McDougall was born in Tuckersmith township near Kipper. As a young man he went to Cranbrook, B.C., where he was connected with the rail- way. For the past forty years he lived at St Thomas and was with the Pere Marquette Railway until his re- tirement. He is survived by his wife and two ons, also two sisters, Mrs. Hinchley, Seaforth, and Mrs. Small - don of Cranbrook, in Grey township. Among those who attended the funeral were Mr. Wm, .Smalldon, Mrs. Engle, Mrs. Long, Mr. Fred Smalldon, of. Grey, Mrs. James Keyes of McKillop, Mrs. Walter Broadfoot, Walton, Mrs. Will Leeming, Mr. and Mrs. Ivy Henderson and Mrs. Wm, Farquharson of Seaforth, WORLD DAY OF PRAYER TO BE HELD MARCH 4 The World Day of Prayer will be observed at a service to be heid in the Salvation Army Hall at 3 p.m., Friday, March 4th. The service will be under the direction of Capt. Burch. All of the women of the community are invited to attend. The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Hospital Aid to Scott Memor- ial Hospital will be held in the Nurses' Residence on Thursday, Mar. 10, at 8:15 pan. HURON PRESBYTERY DEPLORES SUNDAY LABOR Huron Presbytery, met in Ontario St. United Church, Clinton, on Mon- day afternoon, February 28th. The Chairman, Rev. W. A. Beecroft, opened the meeting with worship, in which Rev. G. C. Weir led in prayer, and Rev, U. Cronhielm preached the sermon. Presbytery adopted the following resolution, presented by Mr. N. W. Trewartha, Clinton, President of the Lay Association of Huron Presby- tery; "Whereas the practice of con- ducting farm operations on. Sunday, such as tilling the soil, harvesting, combining etc., is becoming prevalent in this Presbytery of Huron, be it re- solved, that we, the Lay Association of Huron Presbytery, of the United Church of Canada, call upon all Christian people throughout the Presbytery to refrain from, and not in any way countenance, such labour on the Sabbath. Our / pioneer fore- fathers could sow their fields, and cut their crops with the scythe and cradle, and harvest them, without re- sorting to Sunday labour, Surely we, in this highly mechanized age, with all our equipment, could do so with- out desecrating the Day. We are in imminent danger of losing the heri- tage of our ,christian Sabbath, that our forefathers have passed down to us. A day spent in rest and quietness, and worship, is surely what this age needs in these feverish times. We in this day greatly need to learn that man does not live by bread alone.” Rev, George Dorey, D.D„ Toronto, Se(n'etary of the Board of /Tome Mis- sions, was present, and spoke about the Home Mission work, and the pre- sent Campaign in connection with the Ministerial Salaries. Huron had his admiration because for years there had been no charge in the whole Presbytery, that received aid from the Home Mission Board, He stated, that there were encouraging reports of increased salaries from various .parts of the United Church. It is the earnest hope of 'the National Committee, that none of tho charges will be below $2100 in the year 1949, $2200 in 1950, and $2400 in the year 1951. Continued en Ppge. o - W, I. TO MEET The Seaforth Women's Institute will meet on Tuesday evening, March 8 at 8:30 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Crozier, The roll call will be answered by an Irish joke. The motto is "Pleasant hours fly fast." The special speaker will be Mr. W. G. Trestain, Director of Public Relations Research for the London Free Press. There will be a program, Members are asked to please bring a donation of fruit or pickles to the meeting in aid of Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Millson, recent fire victims. All members Braless otherwise in- formed, please bring sandwiches to the March meeting. This meeting is in charge of Mrs. William Oldfield and Mrs. Ken Adams. The men are especially in- vited to, attend. The last euchre and dance of the present series will be held on Friday, March 11. The committees are as follows: Tables and chairs, Mrs. Wil- fred Coleman and Mrs. Jas. Keyes; lunch, Mrs. Gordon Papple, Mrs. Raymond Nott and Miss Mabel Cam- eron; tallies and prizes, Mrs. Elmer Cameron; dishes, Mrs. Eldon Herr and Mrs. C. Simpson; punchers, Mrs. Jack Kerr, Mrs. Paui Doig, Mrs. C. Oke, Mrs. Bob McLachlan; hall and orchestra, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman and Mrs. Jack McLean, W. JOHN McINTOSH Mr. W. John McIntosh died in Seaforth about 7 a.m. Tuesday after an illness of three years. Born in McKillop he fanned 20 years in Saskatchewan, retiring to Seaforth 30 years ago. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Nellie Hen- derson. Surviving are one adopted daughter, Mrs. Poole of Fort Wil- liam, and one sister, Mrs. McLeod of Winnipeg. Funeral Thursday from the G. A. Whitney funeral chapel to Maitlandhank cemetery. Rev, H. V. Workman will officiate, FINANCIAL REPORT OF SCOTT MEM. HOSPITAL Financial Report of Scott Memorial Hospital for year ending Dee. 31, 1948, For its 1948 operations, Scott Mem- orial Hospital will show the largest deficit in its history, On Feb. 17th, at the monthly meeting, the board re- ceived the financial statement .for the year. The operating deficit will amount to $14,623.14, according to fig- ures released this week by W, H. Finnigan, Chairman of the Board. This figure would be reduced con- siderably by grants from the province and from other sources but if these grants .are applied on operating ex- penses there will be nothing left for depreciation of property and plant and no reserve for replacements, new equipment and other capital needs. For some time the financial position of Scott Memorial Hospital has been precarious. The hospital has been forced to carry on under ever-inereas. ing financial strain. It Is, therefore, important that those whom the hos- ni'tal services should understand why this situation has come about and why it is, urgent that a revision of finances be made by the authorities Concerned, to place our hospital on a sound financial footing. Increased costs are a motor factor in the rising scale of deficit shown, Par instance, the cost per patient day is 86.95 while the payment for indig• ent patients is only $255 per day. Increased salaries and wages are an- other factor; they now make Up half of the total expenditure. Private gifts to hospitals are almost a thing of the past and cannot be relied upon to help in a. financial way. The statistical report, giving com- parisons for 1947 and 1948, is as fol- lows (the figures tor 1947 being in brackets); Admissions 724 (669); births 173 (191); deaths 38 (26); dis- charges 854 (827); still -births 2 (10); out-patients 49 (40); operations 378 (354); x-rays 38 (78); prytient days 8,123 (9,284); cost per patient day $ 6.95 ($6:34), KINCARDINE TAKES FIRST, OF HOCKEY SERIES (by Wally) The Seaforth Juveniles met the Kincardine Legion Juveniles on Tues- day night in the Kincardine Arena. At the end of the game the score stood Kincardine 11, Seaforth 7. The return game was being •played on Wednesday night in the Seaforth arena with goals to count in this final game of the W.O.A,A, Juvenile C4. final series. The winner of .this series meets Southampton sometime early next week. All points in the two games will be added to the standing of the Seaforth scorers next week. Broome still holds first place in the scoring line by one point. This game was fast with only min- or penalties being given out. In the first period the score was tied 4 all, while at the end of the second Kin- cardine was out in front 6-4. At the half way mark of the final stanza the score stood 10-6 in favour of the Kincardine six. After the Italfway mark Rennie tallied for Seaforth and Ball scored for Kincardine. During this stanza McGinnis took a penalty shot for Kincardine against Baker at 53:30 of the period. He failed to tally on this shot. Kincardine— Mike Woodsworth, goal; Joe MacDonald, Ken BIackwell, defence; Bob Ball, centre; Bruce Mc- Ginnis, Mac Pollard, wing's; Jack Connell, Roe Harrison, Lloyd Buek- ngham, George Dunlop, Jim Need- ham, Jack McLeod, alternates, Seaforth—Baker, goal; Evans, D. Muir, defence; Rennie, centre; Ma - one, D- Dale, wings; G. McKindsey, McKindsey, Broome, J, hIuir, Doig, R. Dale, alternates. Referee—George Chin, Lucknow. First Period 1—Kincardine, Pollard (McGin- nis), 6:15; 2—Seaforth, Doig (Broome), 10:18; 8—Seaforth, Ren - tie (Malone, Dale), 11:07: 4—Kin- ardine, McGinnis 12:48. Penalties—none. econd Period 5—Kincardine, Blackwell 21:47; 6 Kincardine, Blackwell, (Harris), 5:58; 7—Seaforth, J. Muir, 28:18; —Kincardine, B. McGinnis (Mc- eocr), 31:07; 9.--Seaforth, Doig (3, uir), 32:25; 10—Kincardine, Mc- Innis, 38:59. Penalty—MacDonald (cross -check - 2 8 L M G Th rd Period 11—Kincardine, Needham, 41:20; 12—Seaforth, Rennie (Dale, Malone) 41:36; 13—Seaforth, Milton, 42:53; 14—Kincardine, Pollard, 43:20; 15— ICincardine, 49:55; 17 — Seaforth, Rennie (Malone), 51:09; 18 — Kin- cardine, Bal) (Blackwell. Penalties — MacDonald (cross - Checking), BIackwell (boarding), Mc- Leod (roughing), McKindsey .(high - sticking), Baker (roughing, penalty shot). * LEGION BANTAM SERIES Black Hawks 9, Canadiens 4 Blackhawks--Eisler, goal; McMil- lan, Vincent, defence; Muir, centre; Flanagan, Bennett, wings; Nigh, King subs, Canadiens—Crozier, goal; Broome, Moorehead, defence; Taylor, centre; Sills, Mcllwain, wings; Dale, Eisler, McClinchey, Williams, Eliis, Ruston, Henderson, subs. Summary ,Goals—Black Hawks, 9. Flannagan (Muir), Muir, Muir (McMillan), Muir (Flannagan), Muir, Muir (McMillan), Muir, Flannagan, Muir '(FIannagan), Goals —Canadiens 4. Mcllwain, $1 a year March Dinnerware Sale We are offering you a real opportunity to BUY YOUR DINNERWARE IN MARCH AND SAVE 10%. Sale applies to complete sets only, 94 PIECE SETS; Servings for 12; 15 smart patterns to choose from including English and Canadian (Sovereign Potters) dinnerware in floral and conventional designs. Sale Prices 33 00 and up 65 PIECE SETS: Servings for 8; English floral and conventional designs Sale Prices 23,«85 and up 32 PC.; 38 PC. & 43 PC. SETS: Servings for 6; English, Canadian and American dinnerware in a choice of 18 smart new patterns Sale Prices $8.95 and up This is your chance to select your dinner or breakfast set from a wide range of- attractive patterns AT OUR SPECIAL MARCH DINNERWARE SALE SAVAUGES' Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairing (Broome), Broome, Sills (Broome), Mcllwain. Bruins 13, Maple Leafs 0 Bruins—Ross, goal; Rowland, Du - pee, defence; Carter, centre; Hubert, Pullman, wings; Flannigan, Keys, subs. Maple Leafs—Dungey, goal: Scott, Rowland, defence, Hunt, centre: Hor- ton, Fitzpatrick, wings: Hopper, Ma- son, Matthews, Savauge, Dupee, Ref- olds, McKindsey, Wheatley, subs, Summary (Goals—Bruins, 1st period, Dupee, Kens (,Dupeel, Carley, Hubert (Cart- er). and period, Dupee, Dupee, Carter (Pullman), 'Keys, Rowland (Dupee), 3rd period, Dupee (Pullman), Pull- man, (Keys), Dupee (Keys), Carter. Legion Pee -Wee Trophy Rangers 5, Red Wings 2 McGonigle, goal: Baker, Thompson, defence; Dale, centre; Johnston, s, Ings; Broome Scorns, Flan- aln ) Seem v' B nigan, Williams, Wright, Mason, subs Red Wings McMaster, goal; Brady, Dalrymple, defence; Robert- on, centre; McFaddin, Carter, wings: Dale, Ironside, Berger, Snell, Wilbee, subs, Summary Goals—Rangers, Johnston, unas- isted, Dale (Mason), Dale (John- ston), Broome (Dale), Dale (Thomp- son). Goals Red Wings, McFaddin (unassisted), Mclt'addln (Roberton). * * * * Owing to the lateness of the season and the uncertainty of ice this series had to be changed ,to a sudden death game. Therefore the Black Hawks eliminated the Canadiens and Bruins eliminated the Maple Leafs; incident- ,eliminated this is the first game Rooster Muir's Bruins have won to date and look like a good bet to eliminate his b brother Johnny's Black Hawks, The a first game of a two out of three series start next Saturday for the title. BiSHOP LUXTON WILL INDUCT NEW RECTOR On Wednesday evening, March 9th at 7:30 pan„ The Rt. Rev. G. H. Luxton, Bishop of Huron, assisted bill induct lergy thf e Re Deanery v. Ter Dale of Hones into the living of St. Thomas, The ancient Rite of Induction is a beautiful service and is most inter- esting. A cordial invitation is extend- ed to all to attend this service. HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS Films Shown To Students Recently The projector at the high school has been in use twice since this col- umn last appeared- Last Weclnesday afternoon two films were shown to the students. These were "Banff and Lake Louise", and "Advanced Tumb- ling". The first picture showed scenic views of the places mentioned in the title. The latter was a film directed cost entire ,n•- to the boys of the school. It showed different gymnastic Tolls and other tumbling stunts as its title suggests. * * * ,e Talent Assembly Talent for Wednesday morning was Miss Lois Richardson, who sang two solos assisted by Miss Norma Leeming on the piano, The numbers were "Cover your face with Sun- shine", and "Smiles". These numbers were greatly enioyed by the •students. * '5 x * Stratford Normal Plays Basketball Here. Last Wednesday evening the boys' and girls' basketball teams from the Stratford Normal visited Seaforth. In the first game the Seaforth High School girls downed Stratford Nor- mal girls. In the second game the Stratford oys proved too strong for Seaforth rid overpowered them 44-38, * '1' 5 * )'Neter Intermediates won the title for this group, downing Dublin 7-3 in a final of best of three series in the W.O.A.A. Lineups of boys' game and points includingfouls. Stratfrd Normal boys—L. John- ston 15 (2), centre; A. Hubert 6 (4), J. Hugil 13 (4), forwards; J. Meyer 0, D. Kidd (2), guards; G. Multin 1), substitute. ,Seaforth boys --Jim Chapman 8, entre; Francis Hiusser 6 ;(3). Rot ills 14 (2),forwards; Don Smith 6,. 1), HowarHackwell (2), guards; echely (3), Harry Jacobi, &win ohnston (1), Merton Haekwell (1), ubstitutes- Half time score -29-1.4 in favor f Stratford. 1. .( c WILLIAM GEORGE ST• EWART A well known resident of Har- B phurhey, William George Stewart, 87, died Thursday, He was born in 8 Huron County and was married near Kippen to Annie Cudmore who died 0 a number of years ago. Mr. Stewart had not been in the best of health. for some time but was only confined to bed for one week. He is survived by two sons, Marshall Stewart of Seaforth and Sherman of Crystal City, Man.; also by one brother, John A. Stewart of Winnipeg. In his early life he was a farmer and was a mail carrier for a number of years out of Seaforth, He also lived in Manitoba and came to Seaforth about 20 years ago. The funeral was held Saturday at 2:00 p.m, from the (G, A. Whitney funeral chapel with Rev. H. V. Work- man officiating. Interment was in Baird's cemetery, Brueefield MANLEY Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Johnson, Mrs. Connelly and Mrs. R. McLaugh- lin visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, J. Regan. • Mr. Wm. Manley, Dan Beuerman and Albert Seiron, in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Murray and family and Mrs. L. Murray with Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrfed O'Rourke, Mr, Charles Munn and Paul, Galt, called on friends in this vicinity on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Sylvester Beringer and Mr. S. Johnson, London, with. Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson.