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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1949-04-21, Page 1all ev 74 tt er ell zr tY at ell •is ,m ter ter The Seaforth News HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 72, No. 16 UNION SERVICES LARGELY ATTENDED The Easter story in song and scripture passages was enjoyed by a large congregation at the Sunday evening service in First Presbyter- ian Church when the choirs of North Side United, St, Thomas' Anglican and First Presbyterian, comprising fifty voices, 'united to bring an in- spiring programme of .Easter music. The choir was under the direction of James A. Stewart with Robert Beck - tel at the console.*' The service was conducted by the three ministers, Rev. D. Glen Camp- bell of First Presbyterian; Rev. H. V. Workman of North Side United, and Rev. T. Dale Jones of St. Thom- as' Anglican' • Organ music by Mr. Becktel in- cluded the prelude, "Come Unto Him," 'Mandel), offertory, "Passion Chorale," (Bach), postlude, "War `March of the Priests." (Mendell- sohn). Special numbers were "Open the Gates of the Temple," soloist, Miss Mabel Turnbull; "Alone in the Gar- den," Mrs. J. Stevens, Mrs. J. Stew- art, tewart, Mr. J. T. Scott, Mr, Ed. Cham- berlain; shale chorus for "The Cruci- fixion," soloist, Mr, Dave Stewart; "Were You There When They Cru- cified My Lord," soloist, Miss Ruth Cluff; "Who Shall Roll Away the Stone," Mrs. F. Kling, Miss Lenore Habkirk, Mr, D. L. Reid, Mr. F. Willis; "King of Kings," soloist, Mrs. J. B. Higgins. REAL ESTATE Mrs. C. H. Corlett of McKillop has purchased the residence on Huron St., of the late William Reid, through the M. A. Reid Agency, and will move here shortly. REAL ESTATE CHANGE ' The property of Miss Clete Dick- son, situated on Market St., has been sold through the office of E. C. Chamberlain to Mr. and Mrs. Chris. N. Schultz with immediate posses - 51011. Northeide United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Christ Confronts Human Attitudes". 7 p.m., "Things not revealed by Flesh and Blood". Welcome to these services. First Presbyterian 10 a.m., Sunday School and Bible Class. 11 a,m., "The Challenge of the Day". 7 p.rn., "The Marks of the Master", Egmondville United Church •Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11, a.m., "The Christian Move- ment". 7 p,m., "Unselfish Benefaction". VARNA A number from here went to Brucefield United Church on Sun- • day, evening last to hear the Rev. F. Wu of West China. A large congregation filled the 'United Church basement on Sunday morning last for the Easter service. The work in the upper part of the church is nearly completed and plans are being made for the reopening soon. • HENSALL Mr. Donald Bell is in Toronto this week attending the Teachers' Con- vention. Rev. P, A. Ferguson spent Tues day in Toronto. A Play, entitled "The Improper Henry Proper" is being presented in the Town hall, Hensall, Friday, April 22nd •by the Brucefield choir under the auspices of the- Girl Guides, proceeds for the community building. Plan to attend. KIPPEN Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fowler of Toronto spent Easter with their enany friends in this community, Mr. Earl ,Sproat is improving slowly after his recent severe illness and is able to be around again. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Hay of London spent. Easter with Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Kay and other friends. Mr. Jas. McNaughton is able to attend to his farm duties again after his recent accident. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Alexander of Toronto spent Easter with friends in these parts. Mr. Jas. Upshall has returned home from .Seaforth Hospital where he has been taking treatment for the past month and all hope to see him around soon: Dr. Sproat of Windsor spent Eas- ter with has parents. Mr. Harold Kake , of Wroxeter visited with friends in the villagere- cently. . HULLETT On Tuesday afternoon a quilting bee was held at the hone of Mrs. Wm. Jewitt to earn money for her church group. Recent visitors at the home of George Carter included Mr. and Mrs. Join C. MacDonald of Walton, Mr. A. M. Campbell of Toronto, and Mr. Hugh Campbell of Walton. Radford's ditching machine has completed cleaning out the Dubb's drain and has commenced work on the Garter drain. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1949 ST. COLUMBAN C.W.L. HOLD ANNUAL MEETING The members of the 'Catholic Wo- men's League of St. Columban sub- division met in the parish hall for the annual meeting with the president, Mrs. John Murphy, in the chair. Rev. F. 3, O'Drowski, spiritual adviser of, the League, was present. The meet- ing opened with prayer after which the minutes of the -previous meeting were read and adopted. Correspond- ence was read including many thank - you cards and messages from sick and shut-in members, also, letters re- garding the Annual Diocesan Con- vention to be held in Stratford, May 14, 15 and 16. • A review of the .year's work given by the different convenors indicated a very successful year. One hundred and eight members were reported. A Day of Recollection was observed May 9th by the members. Cancelled stamps, literature, pictures and books were sent to the, Missions. Successful Entrance pupils were presented with prizes. A chart and books were pre- sented to our separate schools. Sick and shut-ins were sent fruit ' at Christmas and throughout the year. Members were remembered at the time of their death with a spiritual bouquet. Two masses were offered each month, one for our living mem- bers and one for permanent peace. An offering for flowers for the altars was made to the pastor at Christmas, Easter, and for the Forty Hours De- votion. Laundering of the altar lin- ens was paid for throughout the year. The Purgatorial Society con- venors reported 98 members. The magazine convenor reported 8 sub- scriptions with 23 readers, to the League Magazine. Fifteen cases of canned ,goods, clothing and a dona- tion of 850 was sent to the Jesuit Fathers in Toronto' for the European Relief. Donations were given to Rev. John Mcivor at Santa Domingo Re- public, to Rev. T. McQuaid, Scarboro Foreign Mission, Toronto. Rev, F. t O'Drowski w a s remembered Christmas with a gift. $10 was do- nated to Rev. Fr. Flannery's School of Christ; 510 was sent to the Sisters of Service: a donation was made to Scott Memorial Hospital; $40 was collected during the year to finish our Priest Fund of $75. Two dele- gates, Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. John Moylan, were sent to the annual Dio- cesan Convention at St. Thomas in June. During the year money was raised by members fees, euchres, socials, bake sale, drawings, for a Chinese cushion, donated by Rev. T. Mc- Quaid and won by Matthew Coyne, Dublin, netted the League $56.70. A travelling apron donated by Mrs. Bricklin, won by Mrs. John Shea, Sr'.. $74.50. A crystal wate>•• set, donated by Mrs. H. Bricklin, won by John O'- Reilly, Jr., 534.40. Donations were sent to Byron Chapel and Hospital Fund, National Budget and Scholarship, Life Mem- bership embership Fund, Convention Fund. All national and diocesan obligations have been paid. The treasurer re- ported receipts for the .year 8960.53 with expenditures totalling 5877.77 leaving a balance on hand of $82.76 as well as 575 in our Priest Fund. The retiring president expressed her thanks to Rev. Father O'Drowski for the assistance anti co-operation given by him to the League during the past year, and also to her fellow officers who were always willing to help. Rev. F. J. O'Drowski spoke to the mem- bers. He also commended them- on their wonderful work and hoped they would continue their good work. Mrs. Dan O'Connor then took charge of the meeting with the fol- lowing officers for 1949-1950; Spir- itual Adviser, Rev. F. J. O'Drowski; Past president, Mrs. John A. Murphy; president, Mrs. Thomas Morris; 1st vice president, Mrs. Hubert John- son; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Wil- liam Ryan; 3rd vice-president, Mrs. Wilfred Maloney; recording sec'y, Mrs. Joseph Malone; corresponding sec'y, Miss Alecia Coyne; treas., Mrs. John Mclvor, The new officers then took over with Mrs. Morris in the chair. Ar- rangements were made for collecting the fees fon' the year. Delegates.were appointed to the Convention at Strat- ford, Mrs. Tom Morris and Miss Alecia Coyne. The meeting closed' with prayer after which Mrs. Brick- lin ricklin very kindly invited the ladies for lunch which was very much enjoyed by all. Mr's. Morris expressed appre-• elation to Mrs. Bricklin for her kindness. W. M. S. The Easter meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held in the Sunday Schoolroom on April 14. The president presided and opened the meeting with one verse of hymn "Look ye Saints the sight is Glori- ous". Mrs. J. Finlayson) read the minutes in the absence of the secre- tary. Miss A. Ferguson gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. W. Hay and Miss A. Lawrence were appointed delegates to go to the Huron Presby- terial to be held at Hensall on April the 26th. A paper on Christian'Stew- ardship was given by Mrs. Jno, Fin- layson and Mrs. C. C. Keine gave the temperance reading. Miss A. Ferguson took the scripture reading.. Mrs. .Clew assisted by Mrs. Gam - ham,. Mrs. Broaclfoot, Mrs. Barron, Mrs. Beektel and, Mrs. Lawson, took the Easter program. After the hymn "Soldiers of the Cross Arise", Mrs.' Glew closed the nneetieg with the Benediction. CENTRAL HEATING FOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A central heating plant will be in- stalled by the congregation of First Presbyterian Church to heat both the church and the manse, Also ex- tensive improvements will be rade td the manse. This decision was reached at a largely attended congre- gational meeting on Monday night. The estimated cost is $14,500. The plan includes erecting a boiler house beside the church, using brick from the old kitchen at the rear of the manse. A modern sun porch will be built in place of the old kitchen. A modern kitchen will be put in the manse, ceilings lowered and improve- ments made at the, front. Devotional exercises were con- ducted onducted by Rev. D. Glenn Campbell. Mr. Harry Stewart was appointed chairman of the meeting, MISSION BAND The Easter thankoffering meeting of the Mission Band of Northside United Church was held Tuesday afternoon with an attendance of 35 members. This being an open meeting there were visitors present. After singing "Tell the the story of Jesus" Neil Broadfoot gave the prayer. The scripture lesson was react by Billy Scott, Carl and Donna Berger sang a duet, two selections on the piano were played by Ruth Crozier, Mrs. Sillery told an interesting story of "A Lump of Clay". A solo was sung by Betty Lou Goudie, Ruth Pinder gave a recitation. .A. group of girls repeated the members' purpose. "God sees the little sparrow Fall" was followed by the Mission Band Benediction. Lunch was served. Col- lection amounted to $8.71. CONSTANCE Mr. and Mrs. Kelso Adams of Goderich spent. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adams. Miss Donelda Adams spent the week end in London and while there attended a musical play "Oklahoma." There will be a social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dale on Friday evening of this week, Ap- ril 22nd. The collection will be for the Mission Band. Everybody wel- come. Mr. Wm. McMillan and. Miss Mar- ion McMillan of London visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lawson on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lawson, Betty, and Mrs. Thomas Lawson of Strat. ford, called on Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson and Mr. and Mrs. George Leitch on Good Friday, Miss Doris Lawson and Mr. Ted Warren of London spent the holiday week end with Mr, and Mrs. Earl' Lawson. • Mrs, Bob Johnston and son Bruce of Grand Valley, are spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Medd. The regular meeting of the WMS. and W.A. was held in the school room of the church on Wednesday, April 13th. Mrs. Lorne Lawson pre- sided. Cards of appreciation were read. Mrs. Lindsay in charge of the W.M.S. offered prayer. Mrs. J. Hug - will be delegate to the Presbyter- ial meeting in Hensall April '26th. Mrs. Lindsay gave an Easter read- ing. Mrs. Ross MacGregor took the chair for the program: Mrs. Lindsay offered prayer. The study book was given by Mrs. E. Lawson. NIrs, Wil- bur Jewitt read the lesson. Reading by Mrs. D. Millson. Mrs. Whyte gave a splendid Easter message. Mrs. R. Lawson closed with prayer: Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Buchanan of Toronto spent the weekend with the fermer's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Al- fred Buchanan. Mr..Borden Brown was in Toronto on Saturday attending the funeral of his aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Riley of Kitchener spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Riley. Donald Stephenson is spending his holidays with his parents Mr, and Mrs. Leo Stephenson. Mr, and Mrs. Wilfred Buchanan and family of Nilestown spent the holiday weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Buchanan. Mr. Leo Stephenson was in Tren- ton on business over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Riley of Sea - forth spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Riley. Mr. Bob Gowsell of Kenora is spending a few days with Donald Stephenson. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Fraliek of Wroxeter visited with Mr, and Mrs. Joe Riley recently. EGMONDVILLE Master Billy Wild of Clinton is spending the Easter holidays with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wnr. Scotchmer•. Mrs. Oliver Yallop, who has spent some week's with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Scotchrner, returned to her home in Toronto Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Finlayson and sons of Toronto visited with Mr. and Mrs. James Finlayson and Mr. and Mrs, H. Weiland over the week end. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R. Dalrymple were: Mrs. Frank Ken- ny and daughter Jean, of London; Miss K. Dalrymple and friend of Glencoe and. Mr. and Mrs. 'Edward Chappel and family of Cromarty. Miss Jessie Finlayson of Meadow - vale is spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Janes Finlay- son. WINTHROP A highly esteemed resident of Winthrop died on April 1611 at her hone in the person of Mrs. John Haist, aged 72 years. Mrs. Haist had been in ill'health for some time, ending with the flu. Born on the 12th concession of `McKillop, daughter of the late Jacob and Mrs. Barrows, she was married at her home on July 60, 1898. She was a member of Cavell United Church, Winthrop. Her husband died on Oct. 16, 1918. Surviving are two daughters, Vera and Velma, at home, and one son, Mr. Elton Heist, of Lakeview, Ont., 1 and two grandchildren. She also leaves three sisters and two broth- ers, Mrs. Jos. Dennis (Jennie), of Walton; Mrs. Harry Jackson (Mabel) of Kitchener; Mrs. Thomas Robert- son (Lizzie), of Melita, Man.; Geo. Barrows, Pearson, Man., and Thom- as Barrows, of Foremost, Alta. A private funeral was held on Monday, April 18th at 2 p.m, with interment in Brussels cemetery. Rev, J. R. Peters officiated. The pallbear- ers were Wm. McSpadden, Theron Betties, John Montgomery, Austin Dolnage, John Pethick, Thomas Blanshard. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. Har- ry Haist, of Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schmidt of Kitchener. Anyone wishing to send new or used clothing (neither hats or high heeled shoes are wanted) for Euro- pean relief, please bring to the April meeting where the quilt which is being made will he quilted, or leave at McClur'e's or W. E. Hawley's. Mr. and Mrs. Russell T -Tolman, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and little son and Mrs. Scherwinski (Marie Hol- man) of Peterborough, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hogg and Doug- las of Collingwood visited with Mr. and Mrs. James Hogg and other friends. Mrs. James Campbell has returned home from visiting her sister Mrs. Archie Campbell and Mr. Campbell, Toronto. Mr. Gordon Betties spent the week endin London. Miss Doris Broadfoot, London, and Miss Margaret Broadfoot, Whitby, spent Easter weekend with relatives. The Helping Hand Mission Band held? their meeting in the class room of tile church on April 9. The meet- ing opened with the election of the officers. The officers for 1949 are as follows: Pres., Mac Montgomery; vice. pies., Ronnie Davidson; sec., Dorothy Cuthill; Treas., Iris Byer - mann; press sec., Betty Axtmann; pianist, Joan Somerville; social corn- mittee, Marjorie McClure, Joanne Sinclair, Donnie Dodds and Bobby Betties; program committee, Ronald McClure, Ruth Montgomery, Betty Campbell and Helen Pryce. Hymn 583 was sung followed by the Mis- sion -Band Purpose and prayer by Iris Byermann. The juniors sang "When He Cometh" followed by the scrip- ture by Dorothy Cuthill. Mrs. Hogg gave an address followed by hymn 613. The nteeting closedwith the Lord's Prayer. BAYFIELD Mrs. A. Crew, Audrey and Phyllis are spending this Week in Hamilton. Dr. and Mrs. R. Hunter and fam- ily of Toronto, spent the holiday weekend at their home in the village. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Scott over the holiday weekend were Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Mitchell and two sons of Toronto. Mr. Lawrence Fowlie of London. spent the weekend with his sister Misses E. and F. Fowlie. Mrs. Lulu Burt and daughter Mary Lou of London are spending this week with the former'"s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baker. Mr. and Mrs, Howard Burt and Ronald Burt of London were guests of their grandparents over the weekend. We are glad to report that Mrs. George King, who has been in Clin- ton Hospital for the past four weeks, returned to her home on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller of Mt. Clemens and Miss Lola Elliott of De- troit Spent the weekend with Mr's. M. Elliott. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Fred Geminhart suffered a stroke last Friday. At time of writing is progressing favourably. Mrs. J. MacLoed Sr. who spent the winter in Detroit with her daughters returned to her home here on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. J. Streart df Handl- ton are spending this week at their hone in the village. Miss Beverley York of Lucan is spending the Easter vacation at her home here. - Dr. and. Mrs. E. P. Lewis of Tor- onto were guests of Mrs. N. W. Woods over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Churchward and son John and Miss Lena Shortt of ,London spent the weekend at their cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Wm.. Murray of De- troit, spent the weekend with the formerr's mother, Mrs. A. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Pruss of Lon- don and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Park- er and Bonnie of Toronto were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Harold King of Sarnia spent the weekend with the ratter's mother, Mrs. Charles Parker. Mr. and Mrs. E. Kendall and fam- ly of Elmira are guests of Mr. and VIrs. W. R. Jowett this week, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sullivan and l a year Cut Glass - Steniware IN CORNFLOWER DREAMFLOWER AND SUMMERTIME PATTERNS (These 3;patterns are almost identical in design) BUY NOW. WITHOUT EXTRA LUXURY TAX SHERBETS $1.00 each GOBLETS 51.00 each 5 oz. footed TUMBLERS 95c each SHERBET PLATES $1.00 each COCKTAIL GLASSES $1.00 each HIGHER PRICES. As soon as our present stock is exhausted, this stemware will come to us carrying the new 10% manufacturer's tax.. NOW is the time to buy your Cut Glass Stemware SAVAUGES' Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairing Seaforth baby of Romeo, Mich., were guests of Mr. and Mrs.. Grant Turner over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Rogers of Hamilton arrived on Thursday to spend the season at their cottage. LONDESBORO Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stewart, Clin- ton, with Mrs. W. Lyon, Sunday. Mrs, H. Lyon has returned having spent part of the winter at the hone of her daughter Mrs. Arthro Kers- lake and family. Mrs. Mary Grieson, Sunderland, is Spending a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Fingland. Mrs. Fing- land is improving slowly from her recent illness. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prest were Mrs. M. Brown and Miss .Jean Fingland of Stratford, and Mrs. J. E. Johnson, Clinton, Easter visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Griffiths were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Griffiths and soli of Bramp- ton; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Murray, Kitchener. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gover were their three daugh- ters and their husbands. NIr. and Mrs. J. Hamilton, London, Mr. and Mrs. Spence Hamm, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. McEwan, Stratford. Mrs. Jennie Lyon has returned to her home having spent the winter with friends in Toronto, and Dr. Art • Lyon, Windsor, and Dr. Kirk Lyon, Leamington. • Miss D. Little, Miss Alie Moon, Miss Ester Jamieson and Mary, all from Toronto, with their respective parents for the holidays. Mr, and .Mrs. J. Sinclair and. two daughters, Kippen, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Riley and Sharon Ann, Hensall, were with the Ladies'. mother', Mrs. ` Nellie Watson, Sunday; her two granddaughters Ann and Marie Sin- I carr; remaining for a few days. Miss Fein 'Watson is spending' her faster holidays in Florida. Those cold snowy days we -have been having lately have given the farmers a set back with their spring seeding, although a few farmers have already finished up. Miss Mary Grainger, Toronto, spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. G. Cowan and the Peckett family'. HOLSTEIN BREEDERS PLAN JUNE TOURI Several activities for this y ear were discussed at a well attended sleeting of Huron County Holstein Breeders' Club in the Board Room, of the Ontario. Agricultural Office in Clinton on Wednesday evening, April 13th. President Ross Marshall, Kirktou, was Chairman, and about 40 mem- bers and their ladies were present. Arrangements are being made for a bus tour of Club members to se- veral prominent swine breeding establishments in South Simcoe, notably those of J.J.E. McCague and W. H. C. Ruthven, Alliston, and C. J. Cerswell, Beeton, This will take place on Thursday, Jane 2nd. One week later, on Thursday, June 9th, it is planned to hold a twi- light meeting at Huron County Home, "Clinton, using the County Home Holstein herd as a basis for demonstrations. The dairy 'situation, as far as Canada is concerned. is still good, Albert Stoltz, A,gricultural Editor, of the Farmers' Magazine, told the gathering, in a very interesting: and informative talk about "The World Food Situation." Moving pictures were:shown by J. Willis VanHgnrond, past president of the Club and R, G. Bennett, Agri- cultural Representative for Huron County. These films included "The Books Drive Ori", featuring the. Huron County Library System, with introduction by Glen Eekmeier, Poderich, and a scientific film on the •rnillcing. WALTON The regular W.M.S, and W.A. meeting was held in the basement of Walton United Church on Wednes- day, April lath with 311$. C. Ill'artin presiding.. The meeting opened by singing hymn 112 followed by pray- er. The Secretary's report was read and Treasurer gave her report. The topic was taken by the ninth of Mor- ris group under the leadership of Mrs. H. Kirkby, assisted by Mrs. G. Watson, Mrs. E. Watson and Mrs. F. Kirkby. Several hymns were sung during the program. An interesting story on "Easter Meditation" by Nellie McClung under 3 headings, Let us Remember, Let us Rejoice, Let us Resolve, was told. A messa;ie on advance was given. Closing hymn 377 was sung followed by the Lard's Prayer. NIrs. I. Conical) of Hamilton with her mother, Mrs. R. W. Hoy. Mr. Harry Bolger in Toronto. Mrs. McGuire, Belgrave, with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hollinger and family, Hamilton, with relatives. The April meeting of the Walton C.G.I.T. was held at the home of Mrs. H. Kirkby, on April 9th, The meeting was opened with the purpose followed by the call to wor- ship. A hymn was then sung. A prayer was then read by Muriel Scbade, followed by hymn 259. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Muriel Schade on April 30. The mother and daughter ban- quet is to be held on May 18th. Moved by Helen Johnston, second- ed by Edna Martin, that we ask Miss Clare McGowan to be .guest speaker at our banquet, carried. A lunch committee, decorating committee and program committee were chosen and also chosen were persons to propose toasts and re- spond to thein. The topic for the meeting was a discussion of the C.G.I.T. purpose led by NIrs. Hazelwood. The meeting was closed with Taps, and a delicious lunch served by Mrs, Iarkby. BRUCEFIELD At the preparatory service Friday night nine new members were re- ceived into the church; three by cer- tificate and six on confession of faith, Miss L. Allan of Hamilton spent the Easter holiday with her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar. Allan. Other Easter visitors were Mrs. E. 1'orrest, Miss Margaret Aikenhead and .Miss Blanche Zapfe of London with their people here. Miss Janet Watson of Alymer with her parents Mr, and Mrs_. R. P. Wat- son. NIr. and Mrs. W. J. McIntosh, Miss Jean McIntosh, Margaret and David, and Mrs. C. Haugh, Miss Marlene Haugh,' Peter and Roger of Toronto with their people here. Miss Betty Allan spent the holi- day in Washington and New York. Miss Ruth Scott of St. Thomas spent the Easter holiday with her parents NIr. and Mrs. Ross Scott. A good congregation was present at the service on Sunday. At the morning service Rev. Franklin Wu, formerly of China, assisted Rev. E. Stanway with the communion service. At the evening service the W.M.S. thankoffering service was held when Rev. F. Wu delivered the sermon, Rev. Wu also sang a hymn in Chinese at this service, he was accompanied by Rev. Stanway. Rev. and Mrs Wu of Toronto spent the weekend at the manse with their friends Rev. and Mrs. Stanway and. family. Mrs. Geo. Swan and Mrs. Alice Hohner were taken to Seaforth Bos- pita'. ,Mos. Hohner has been able to return to Brucefield. Friends hope;. Mrs. Swan will soon be able to return' home.