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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1949-03-17, Page 1HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ews WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 72, NO. 11, SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1949 $1 a.year NORWICH MINSTRELS COMING APRIL & The .Local'C.P,T. Committee of Oddfellows and Rebekahs are .pleased to announce that they are able to again secure the Norwich Musical Society Minstrels. This high class, show consists of a chorus of 50 mixed voices, directed by Allan Gil- mour, and a 7 -piece band directed by Wilfred Manning. Since playing in their home town of Norwich on Feb. 23-4-5 to crowd- ed houses each night, they have booked solidly and the earliest date we were able to procure them is April 8th. (Included in thein engagements Brantford, Burford, Embro, Wood- stock). From beginning to end, the show is full of snappy tuneful rhythm. and audience appeal. Mrs. Harold Bickle, as pianist is outstanding. Mr. John Moore, president of the society, is again Interlocutor. The four funny black faces will be there too—"Tarheel, Bones; Rastus and Lightnin'." Yon should bear 'Lightnin', when he does a comedy number "When Hannah plays piano". These area few of the songs you will hear, "Oklahoma", "Steppin' Around," "People will say we're in `Love", "Two hearts in Three Quar- ter Time", "0, What a beautiful Morning", "Powder your Face with Sunshine","Wal, I'Swan", "Rolling down to io", "Maharajah of Maga- dor", "Wanting You," "Riff Song," "Hair of Gold", "My Happiness". SPRING BLTRNING Use Alberta Coal or Reading Briquets Yes! We have Syrup Coal E. L. BOX Phone 43 Northside United Church Rev. IL V, Workman, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School. • 11 a.m., "The Sacrament of the • Lord's Supper". Subject, "The Text a member Treasures". • Junior Congregation. 7 p.nm., Worship Service Subject, "What chance have the Righteous?" Thursday 8 p.m., The Precommun- ion Service. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.rn., Bible Class and Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Christ confronts the World: 1. And Hypocrisy". '7 pan, "Shepherd of Souls". Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "The Dynamic For Great Living". .7 p.m., "The Punishment of the Wicked." DAVID J. ST>PHENSON Suddenlll, at his home in Egmond- ville, on Friday, March llth, the call carne to David John Stephenson. Two months ago he suffered a heart con- dition from which he never complete- ly recovered. Born on Goshen Line, Stanley twp, the youngest son of John Stephenson and Ann (Peck) Stephenson, he was in his 76th year and had spent most of his life on the farm where he was born, coming to Egmondville two years. ago. On Feb. 1, 1899 he was united in marriage to Eva Eleanor Armstrong, and on Feb. 1, 1949 they, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary: Surviving be- side his wife are three daughters (Anna) Mrs. Lee McConnell, (Pearl) Mrs. Russell Erratt of Stanley and (Clara) Mrs. Ponce Johnston of Well- ington, and a son ElnioLe R. Stephen- son of Egmondville. A brother Ralph Stephenson of Stanley and a sister Mrs. Alice Armstrong of Pilot Mound, Manitoba. Mr. ,Stephenson will he much missed by his friends and acquaintances, having won their high esteem by his friendly manner and kindly cheistian spirit. He was a faithful member of the United •Church and was always ready to help in every good and worthy cause. The funeral which was largely at- tended was held from Egmondville Church on Monday March 14th con- ducted by the pastor Rev. A. W, Gardiner, assisted by Rev. Reba Hern of Varna. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Stephenson and their daughter Ann arylis, a nephew of Mr. Stephenson sang three very fitting numbers. "Only Glory bye and bye", "After" and The lights of Horne". The'floral tributes were many and beautiful. The pallbearers were Mr. John Wat- son, Mr. Hugh McLachlan, Mr. A. C. Routledge, Mr. A. P. Keyes, Mr.• Richard Robinson, Mr. Elgin McKin- ley. The flowerbearers were Orval ,Stephenson, Alex Wylie, Wm. R. Ste- phenson, Allan Armstrong, Dave Kay, Wilmer Reid, Wilmer McClin chey, Wm. Armstrong. The friends coming from a dist- ance were Mr. and Mrs. Orval Ste- phenson and Arnarylis of Marlette, Mich.;" Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wylie of Marled, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Watson, Ferndale, Mich; Messrs. John, Tom' and Isaac Metcalf, all of Wingham; Mrs. Jack :Brian of Lon- don; Mr. and Mrs, 'Ogal Needarn of Kincardine and many friends from Clinton, Bayfield, Hensel], Zurich. and Varna. COUNCIL DECIDES TO CLEAN' TOWN DRAIN Drainage problems were the chief concernof the Seaforth town council at the regular March meeting on Monday -night, and •couneil decided to clean the drain starting ` opposite Robert Smith's residence on Goder- ich street Nast out to where the Silver Creek leaves the town limits at the edge of Egmondville. Members of Council were all ,pre- sent and Mayor Keating presided. Councillor Norman Scoins, speak- ing on behalf of the residents in the South part of .Seaforth, pointed out that this would only run more water down to the south end of town and. cause worse floods in the vicinity of the recreation grounds unless some- thing is done to relieve the situation there. A report with plans of proposed drainage schemes by S. W. Archibald, engineer, was considered. Mr. Archi- bald had stated he could not guaran- tee this scheme would prevent flood- ing in spring. The whole scheme if adopted would cost over $5,000. Council came to the conclusion that flooding is worse now than in earlier years due to numerous drains from the townships dumping water too rapidly into Silver Creek and other main drains. It was recalled that even with the old, dant in the l3ayfield river at Egmondville there was never any trouble from flooding. The treasurer's report indicated that $2100 has been received to date for tax payment. A building permit was issued to W. A. Ross for garage at his residence, North Main Street, estimated cost $1500, and a permit to erect new sign granted Baldwin Hardware. Peddlers license was granted to an out of town photographer. Councillor Close reporting for the street committee said a broken tile. had been repaired on Market Street, Charles Reeves had bought a pile of wood from the town for $75. A dry place for storing cement had been se- cured at the Commercial hotel, Mr. Close suggested putting in a catch basin its front of the postoffice on Main Street. Reeve Sills believed filling the low spot with asphalt would be cheaper as the drain is on the west side of the street. Councillor Christie, chairman of "fire and water committee, reported that Fire Chief D'Orleon Sills under- went en operation in the hospital on Saturday and is progressing • favor- ably. The natter of a fog nozzle for the .large fire hose was turned over to the fire brigade. Councillor Wallace Ross, chairman of property committee, stated Mrs. Dungey has given permission to put up No Parking signs in the alley be- side the Town hall as called for by the insurance company after a ear was damaged by ice from the hall roof. The town horse had been indis- posed and council recommended it be kept in the town stable instead of in the Basilic stable. Tine committee recommended the council chamber and town clerk's. office be painted and a flourescent light installed in clerk's office, A request was pre- sented from the Gun Club for a small room for a meeting place. Council suggested use of the council chamber, as other bodies such as the athletic association are doing. Councillor Christie complained about the dumping of garbage in the lane to the town dump. It was de- cided to deputize Mr. Clarence Ma- lone as special police to check on vehicles entering the lane at night and to prosecute offenders, Reeve Sills reported four families on relief. Councillor James Stewart said he had received complaints about boys 'as young as twelve years frequent- ing poolrooms. Mayor Keating said he would speak to the police. , "The. Police tell the," Mayor Keating said, "that eighty per pent, of their trouble comes from Eginonclvtlle' C.W.L. MEETS At the March meeting of the St. James' sub -division of the C.W.L. held in the school hall, Mrs. T. D. Sills, the president, led in prayer. A nominating committee was named for the annual meeting which will be held in the form of a post -luck sup - Per on Tuesday, April 5th. Mies Lil- •llan Faulkner and Miss Frances Mat- thews were appointed as auditors. A paper was read on St. Patrick. Twelve calls were•made by the visit- ing committee. The members have approved of a box to be placed in the vestibule of the church for Bona - tion of canned goods for. European relief. • Further plans of the annual St. Patrick's supper,, which will be held on Thursday March 17th, were made by the convenor Miss' Alice Daly and her eormtittee, Mrs. Frank Sills, Mrs. Cremin, Miss Marguerite Dunn acid Mrs. F. Dinwoodie. EGMONDVILLE Mr. Thomas Robinson, who has been in Scott Memorial Hospital with a poisoned hand, is able to return to his home. We wish a speedy recovery to Mr. Robinson. Miss Lola Finlayson and friend of Toronto visited for a few days with the fornter's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weiland and Mr. and Mrs. James Finlayson and while here celebrated her birthday. Mr, and Mrs. R. Dalrymple and Charlie visited with Mr. and Mgrs, Ed Chappel and family on Sunday. BLACK HAWKS WIN DUNCAN CUP The Legion sponsored Black Hawks were the winners of the 1949 Legion Bantam series. They took the series in two games straight in the best -of - three series. They certainly deserved their win and are worthy Champions I as the Bruins were a battling outfit and put up.a very good fight. We would like to extend our congratu- lations to Johnny Muir and Alvin Srnale, the manager and coach of the Black Hawks, for bringing them through the series without losing a single game, . The Black Hawks are the worthy winners of the Duncan cup and are the 1949 Duncan Cup Champions. This team will be guests at a banquet to be field in the near future by Mr. W. J. Duncan. Here is a summary of the winning game of the series: Black Hawks 7, Bruins .3. Black Hawks=—Eisler, goal; Wil- liams, Riley, defence; Muir, centre; J. Flannigan, Sandy McMillan, wings; Bennett, alt. Bruins—Ross, foal; Dupee, Row- land, defence Pullman, centre; Car- ter, Hubert, wings; B. Flannigan, Higgins, alts. First Period 1—B. H., Muir (Flannigan); 2—B. Muir (Bennett); 3-13. H., Muir (Flannigan) ; 4—B. H., McMillan (Flannigan). Second Period 5—B. H., McMillan (Flannigan, Muir). Third Period 6—B., Carter (B. Flannigan) ; 7— B., Rowland (penalty shot) ; S—=.H., Muir; 9-13., Carter: 10-13: FI., Muir (Flannigan). ,4 _ry * LEGION PEE -WEE SERIES Rangers Take—Pee-Wee Series The Legion sponsored Pee -Wee series ended on Monday evening when the Rangers downed the Red Wings in the third and final game of a best -of -three series. The Rangers won the first game of this series 5-2, but the Red Wings came back in the second game to tie the series win- ning this fixture 7-6. Li the final game the Red Wings foreed the game into overtime but were defeated by the hard -fighting Rangers 6-6. The Rangers became the winners of the Beatty Trophy by winning and Isaac Metealf, all of Here are thesummaries of the two final games as 'given to us by the Le- gion Sports 0ffiner•, Angus McLean: Red Wings 7, Rangers. 6. Red Wings — Dalrymple, goal; Brady, Willis, defence; Carter, cen- tre; Roberton, McFadden, wings; L. Dale, McMaster, Coutts, M. McFad- den, Ironside, alts. Rangers—McGonigle, goal; Thom- psoii, Falls, defence; P. Dale, centre; J. Johnston, Scoins, wings; 13. Jolnt- stoe, Broome. Flannigan, Baker, Powell, alts. First Period 1—Carter; 2—Dale •(Johnston);. 3—Johnston (Dale), Second Period 4—Roberton; 5—Roberton (Mc- Fadden) ; (i -..McFadden (Roberton). Third Period 7 — Dale (Thompson); 8—Dale. (Johnston) ; 9—McFadden (Carter); 1.0 McFadden (Carter); 11—Ro- btpton; 12—Dale (Johnston); 18— Dale (Johnston) Rangers 6, Red Wings 5 Rangers—McGonigle, goal; Thom- pson, Baker, defence; Broome, cen- tre; 3. Johnston, Scoins, wings; B_ Johnston, Scoins, Flannigan, lie Clinchey, P. Dale, Wright, alts. Red Wings—McMaster, goal; Bra- dy, Dalrymple, defence; Carter, cen- tre; en tre; McFadden, Roberton, wings; M. McFadden, Coutts, L. Dale, Berger, Willis, Nigh. alts. First Period 1—Broome; 2—Willis (Brady) ; 3 —McFadden; 4—McFadden. Second Period 5—Johnston; 6—Dale (Johnston) ; 7—Roberton (McFadden). Third Period 8 - Robertson; 9 _— .Thompson (Dale) ; 10—Thompson. Overtime Period 11—Rangers, Dale, ENGAGEMENT Mr. John McCowan of Seaforth an- rn,ounces: the engagement of his daug- hter, Mona Kathleen, to William El- gin, sot of Mn. and Mrs. William Fowler of Goderich: The marriage will take place early in April. DUBLIN The funeral of Mrs. Patrick Woods took place Monday morning from her late residence to St. Patrick's Clnu•eh, Dublin, for Requiem Mass at at 9:80. NTis. Woods died early'Sat- ueday morning when she suffered a stroke from which she never gained consoiousness. She was in her 51st year. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her loss, three daughters, Mary with the St. Joseph's Sisters, London; Kay, London, and Rose Mary at home; two sons, Patrick and Joseph at hone, the pallbearers were Joe Delaney, Joseph Ryan, Leo Ryan, John Eckert, John Meagher and Frank O'Rourke. $urial in St. Pat- rick's cemetery. Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes gfficiated. Mr. Joseph Carpenter, Chatham, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. Prank Stock,' Lon- don, with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Meagher. ' Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison, Tor- onto, with Mr. and Mrs. James Mor - leen. ENGINEER ESTIMATES DRAIN COST $4,000.00 Time' preliminary report of ,S. W. Archibald, engineer, to Seaforth town council re drainage, parts lots 24, S5, •Con. 1, McKiIiop Tp,, now in Seaforth; parts lots 9, 10, Con. 1, H.R.S., Tuckersmith, now in the Town of Seaforth, and Silver Creek. 1. Further to inyletter of 28 June 1948 and my meeting with the street committee early in February 1949, I submit:: •(a) That a sufficient outlet within the meaning of the Munieinal Drain- age Act can be obtained in my opin- ion for a minor scheme at Silver Creek and for a complete drainage scheme at the. Bayfield River just south of the bridge on the diverted road (in lieu of 2nd concession road allowance) as shown on the accom- panying preliminary plan and pro- file. 'Cost of exd8avation only, exclusive of culverts, damages, allowances, clerical and engineering fees, I es- timate at; Minor scheme—$600.00 Complete scheme—$4,000.00 (b) The content of my letter of 28 June is, I believe, sound in all particulars. However, as a result of further investigation in the field, in- terviews with owners, written re- quests from A. Harrison and others, my opinion hes become more decid- ed that in the interests of both ec- onomy and efficiency, a sufficient pe- tition under section 2 of the Munic- (pal Drainage Act should, if -possible, be obtained. The area to be describ- ed to be benefitted should comprise lots 25, 29, Concessio�afortrate- payers) 2 (both McKillop and payers) and lot 10, Tuckersmith Tp., now in the Town of Seaforth. -The petition could be presented to the Council of either municipality. 2. Immediate action to relieve from flooding to some extent prop- erties lying immediately north of the Highway at Coleman street in my opinion should consist of a minor job of cleaning the approaches north and south of the road. I do not eon - eider any considerable work advis- able until more thought and effort is put on finding a final solution for the Problem. For example, the location, size and type of new culvert to cross Highway No. 9 at the end of Coleman Street, and the location, size and type of the ditch away from it should be carefully considered before an open cut to the grade shown on the profile is considered. I estimate that the approaches could be cleaned and an average of about one foot three inches cleaned out front the bottom of the present ditches from Highway No. 8 to Silver Creek for between $150 and $200. An amendment to the Municipal Drainage Act s,s. 2 of Sec. 2 to give the authority in charge of the streets of a city, town or village the same right as the Department, county or township, with respect to initiation Eric Anderson, eleventh 511. and of drainage schemes is considered to Glen Nixon, fifteenth, 193 points. be desirable by all those with whom The ,fudging consisted of the fol - 1 discussed it, but. 1 doubt if the Act lowing: wheat, oats, barley, and other will be so amended at the present small seeds, and weed and weed seed session. identification. S. W. ARCHIBALD, ,;, * ,, Results] of 1948 Soybean Tests at S.H.S. During last season a plot of soy- beans for test purposes was grown in the school garden.' • These tests were tarried out in this garden by two students, Arthur Bolton, and Don McClure, assisted by Mr. L. B. two weeks. A man of robust health Morrisot,and a group of his agricul- he had never been sick during his long life. Born at Orangeville, Ont. in April 1872, he carne to McKillop at the age of two years with Inc par - mita, the late Luke and 'Mrs. Shade 011 Nov. 28th, 1900 he was married to Miss Adeline Sparring of McKillop and they came to live at Egmondville 47 years ago. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons and two daugh- ters, Elmer, Mrs. May Vincent and Evelyn, of Egmondville, and Allen of Cleveland; also two sisters, Mrs. Fred Reeves and Mrs, George Reeves of Seaforth. There are also 'nine The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon. from the late residence, east of Egmondville, Rev. A. W. Gardiner of Egmondville United Church officiating. Interment will be in the Egmondville cemetery. Savauges' Dinnerware Sale Continues Through March 25 Smart Patterns to choose from: New Floral Conventional & Hand Painted Designs • 96 PC. SETS (DOZENS) AS LOW AS • 65 PC. SETS (EIGHTS) AS LOW AS • 43 PC. SETS (SIXES) AS LOW AS • 32 PC. SETS (SIXES) AS LOW AS $33.00 $23.85 $14,30 $10.55 Buy Your Dinnerware in March and Save 10% at • SA AUGES' Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairing HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS • Murray Mills Places Fourth At Seed Fair Seven students from S.H.S. attend- ed the second annual Seed Fair sponsored by the Huron County Branch of the Ontario Crop Improve- ment Association, held in the Clin- ton Collegiate Institute on Friday and Saturday, March llth and 12th. On Friday the displays were put in place and on Saturday the judging commenced, Entered in the Junior Seed judging competition were twenty-one junior farmers from Huron County. The judging proved a success with Graham Bogie from the Goderich Collegiate placing first with 566 points. Murray Mills from SRA stood in fourth place with 554 points. Others attending from here were; Jim Chapman, fifth 553; Arthur Bol- ton, seventh 538; Lavern Godkin ninth, 526; Ken Moose, tenth 514; WILLIAM R. SHADE An old and highly respected Eg- mondville resident passed away on Monday night about 0:30 - in the person of William Richard Shade in Ms 77th year. Mr. Shade had been in failing health since last fall but was only confined to bed for the past tune students. Altogether in Ontario five such tests were carried out. The average of the toss carried out i at S.H S compared with the , total Ontario average shows that the S.H, S. plot was above average in most cases and almost equal in the other; varieties, The average yield in bushels tier acre for S.H.S. (first:mud the total average of the five tests were as fol- lows: Flambeau 26.56, 26.40; Man- darin, 23.12, '2551; Goldsoy 22 98, 25.04; Capital, 24.07, 23,76; Kabbot, 22.83, 22.67; Pagoda, 21.82,• 22,50;' grandchildren anti ten great grand 0.A.C. 211; 20,03, 20.113. children, I At present a plot of wheat is be nig grown for the same purpose as the soybeans were grown, to find out Which variety gives the best yield in parts of Ontario. * * * * Departntenh Of Education Presents Concert UNITED CHURCH W. A. The March meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Becktel on Tuesday March 1 with 17 members and '2 guests present. The program opened by singing hymn 405, followed by the Lord's Prsyer in unison, The scripture lesson Psalm 107 was read by Mrs. James Broadfoot. The min- utes of the February meeting were read by Mrs. Orville Dale, Mrs. Har- burn offered her hone for the April meeting. The committee responsible for this meeting are ,airs. Pryce, Miss Eleanor Henderson and Mrs. Robert- on, Mrs. Garnham gave a reading and Mrs. Harburn offered prayer. Mrs. Campbell introduced the guest speaker of the evening, Mrs. J. F. Scott, who gave a very inspiring ad- dress, taking as her theme "The Spir- it of Christian Fellowship". Mrs. Campbell conducted a spelling match, Mrs. James Broadfoot being the star speller. A social half hour was spent lunch being served by Mrs. Beelctel and Miss Myrtle Carter. Due to busi- ness, the April meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Harburn of Tuesday, March 29 at 8 p.m. A full attendance is requested. Last week it was announced that the Ontario Department of Education would be presenting a concert in the i auditorium of S.E.S. on Monday March '28. A successful concert of this type was presented in the school several years ago. Shue this date conflicted with the e*ams of Lower and Middle school the Tuesday exams have been moved over to the following Monday, April 4. The Easter set of exams begin on Monday March 28, and continue through until April J. The Upper School exams stint later in April. * Whyte W * 5 Stridents Tour hyte Packing Plant The boys of grade X are going to Stratford on Wednesday afternoon to tour the Whyte Packing Plant. The boys were under the supervision of Mr. L. 13. Morrison, agriculture teacher, and Mr. L. P. Piumsteel; principal of S.H.S. The tour was made possible so that the farm stp- •dents could see what happens to their bacon hogs when they are sent to• pecking houses. Several special speakers were, on hand to give inter- esting talks to all the boys present. W. I. SOCIAL A SUCCESS The Seaforth Women's Institute held a very successful euchre and dance in Cardno's hall on Friday evening. There were 53 tables. Prize winners at euchre were ladies most games, Mrs. Jack Eisler, lone hands, Mrs. Fred Willis, consolation, Miss Mary Lamont; men's most games, Mr. Sid Gemmell, lone hands, Mr. Second McBrien, consolation Mr. Gordon Annie, The W. I, members served sandwiches, coffee and dough- nuts, Music for dancing was played by Walters' Orchestra. This was the last' of the present monthly series of these social even- ings, They have been a great success and the Institute wishes to take this opportunity to thank all who patron- ized them. The proceeds of these are all used for charity work. • W.M.S. The regular monthly meeting of W.M.S. of the United Church met in the school room of the church with a good attendance. The ln•esident, Mrs, R. Lawson opened the meeting with a hymn and prayer. The secretary, Mrs. A. Porteous gave the minutes and roll call. The treasurer's report was given by Miss A. Ferguson. The Christian Stewardship Secy, Mrs. J. Finlayson, gave a reading on "Ad- vance". The • Easter thankoffering meeting is announced for March 22 •St 8 p.m. with Mrs. A. G. Donald of tratford as out. guest speaker. Mrs. W.. Hay gave the Watch Tower read- ing, after singing the hymn 'City of God .how broad and Fair", the meet- ing was taken over by Mrs. W. Hay, leader of group 3. The program "The Christian. Church in China". Mrs. • R. Lawson gave an article on. "Miracle at Amsterdam". Mrs, H. V. Work- man took the closing chapter of "West of the Gorges". Miss A. Lawr- ence took the pr Iyer. This book is a tribute to the -Chinese Church. It is a summary of the contribution which the Christian Church has made to- wards satisfying the hunger of the mind. It is greatly to the credit of the missionaries and their colleagues that our church in West China is al- most entirely literate. The book closes with an appeal to young Cana- dians to join these young Chinese men and women in the recreation of - their country. The meeting closed with hymn 390, "Work for the night is coming", and tine Benediction. VARNA Mr. and Mrs. C. Parker and Miss Beuia were guests at the house of Mies Mossop, Tuesday evening. Mr, and Mrs. A. Horner, Exeter, were renewing acquaintances in the village, Sunday. • Mrs. 5. Ferguson and son have re- turned to Sudbury after - spending the past week at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs..d. E. Elliott. A chimney fire at the home of Mr. 0. Webber caused quite an excite- • anent on Monday evening. Brucefield Fire Brigade was called but before arrived the fire was extinguished. We regret to report: the sudden passing of D. J. Stephenson of Eg- mondville. Mr. Stephenson was well known in this community having lived in Varna for some time prior to his moving to' Egmondville, Mrs,•Jarnie McClitnchey is in Clin- ton Hospital having undergone anop- eration on Monday morning. BUSINESS CHANGE Mr. C. W. Ironside has sold his variety store to Mr, Elmer Larose of Chatham, who got possession this week. Me. Ironside, who has con- ducted this store for the past seven years, intends to. remain in Seaforth.