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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1932-02-18, Page 4H S1AFORTH� EWS. Snowdon :Bros., Publishers. W ALTON: Women' Meet, at T)u Church—, e1riEp 'aWomen's Association and Miss- ionary. Society of Duff's United Church, Walton, held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Neal on Wednesday,, 1,, e'hruary 101h, there be- ing a.go'od attendance, Mrs Gordon M'clGavin presided at the missionary part. After' Mrs. ((Rev.) Cumming offered prayer, Mrs. J, Bennett read Scripture lesson, Mrs. W. E. ,Rad- ford had charge of devotional, period. The Mission Study on "Better Health in Korea," was taken. by Mrs. C. Fingland. It was carried that we ask Mrs, Forster of L'ondesboro to speak at our • Easter. Tlran'koffering regular meeting to be held in .the church in April. After , singing hyoui 255 Mrs.. IBryaris closed the meeting ;;with prayer, Mrs. Kirkby presided at the Women's Association meeting. After hymn 4188 was sung, prayer was of- fend by Mrs. Leonard Leeming, Mrs. Drager acted as secretary in absence of Mrs.Gardiner. Mrs., Kirkby, Mrs. Rev. 'Cunning and Mrs. Neal were appointed to choose kind of program to be given in church in the near fut- ure, their decision to be carried out say program committee appointed at January meeting. After singing hymn 3li1, Mrs. Kirkby closed 'the meeting with prayer. A dainty lunch was served at close of meeting. World Day of Prayer.—The World Day of Prayer was held in the Angli- can Church, Walton, and was well at- tended by women of all religious de- nomination, and th program arranged by the Inter -board commit- tee of the ,Women's Missionary Soc- iety'o'f Canada was followed in its en- tirety. Miss Stewart, the church or- ganist, played softly as the congrega- tion gathered and when the meeting opened a ,period of silence was observ- ed, save for the soft strains of music from the organ. The meeting was led by Mrs. (Rev.) Curring, president of the W,M.IS, and Mrs. W. J. Hum- phries, president of the W.A., who repeated the prayers printed in the program and led in the responsive readings. Prayers were offered by Mrs. D. Sohier, Mrs, F. Scarlett, Mrs. E. Bryans, Miss Kearney, Marguerite Bolger, Mrs, H. Kirkby, 'Mrs. Joseph Bennett, Mrs. P. McTaggart, Mrs. A. 'MCCall and Mrs, D. McCallum. Mrs, !C. Fingland rendered a solo entitled, "There is No Love like His Love," and Mrs. ('Rev,) Cunning gave a talk on Miss Helen Tupper. During the offertory Miss Stewart played soft 'music. The service throughout was very impressive and cannot but have a beneficent influence throughout the 'world,' • BLYTH. The World Day of Prayer was held in St. Andrew's United Church, on Friday, February 12th with Airs, W. C. Laidlaw as leader the following churches were represented, Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Anglican, Queen Street and St. Andrew's Unit- ed. Scripture lesson 46:10, "Be Still and know that I am. God," Psalm 95, 1-2, "0 Come Let Us. Sing Unto the (Lord," Matthew. 7-7, "Ask and it shall be given you, seek and ye shall find, knock and it 'shall be opened uu'to you," followed by responsive reading an'd silent prayer: and meditation prayer by leader, followed by Lord's' prayer in unison, Prayers of inter- cession for peace and far the better- ment of World Condition's were offer- ed. Quartette, "In the Secret of H'is Presence," was taken by .firs. D. IFloody, Airs. W. H. Lyon, Airs. H. McElroy, Miss M. Cole. A reading was given by Miss J. Woodcock, f'ol'- lowed 'by offering. Prayers were of- 'fered with especial reference to the ,more troubled countries at present time by Old St• Andrew's Presbyter- ian and Queen St. United. Hymn, "Spirit of God Descend upon My Heart" followed by prayer by Mrs, 2. V. Pocock for His Majesty the King, the Empire, Canada, the Peace and Disarmament Conference, by Mfrs. E. L Anderson, foll'owed by Visited prayers. Closing hymn, 'Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun," Dis- missal prayer in unison. Mrs Fawcett spent some days at II:'otidon, aA nun her from here attended the funeral of the late firs, J. R. Cutt on' Saturday at Goderich. Annual Meeting.—The annual con- gregational meeting of Queen Street United Church, Blyth, was held on "'Wednesday evening and a large .num- ' 'her sat down to a hot dinner ,provided by the Women's Association. The ,junior orchestra, directed by Dr. C. Toll, played during the dinner hour. t9t ,7.30 the gathering was called to order for devotional exercises and the transaction- of business. Rev. E L. Anderson was called to the chair, and 7W, 'H.' Lyon to the secretary's desk. "The three retiring elders, Robert liVightman, William Bryant and Wil- ltam Howatt, were re-elected for an- ',tsther term. Four of the retiring stew. ards ,H, .Hoover, Robert Wallace, Al- beet.:Taylor;and 'Wank Bell were re- eleeted' for_andthen term and two vac- THE i SEAFORTH .ITE S..'' T"HU'RSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, :1932, Qurr• Nw Durant 'Cars JOHN, .`AGENT FOR FROST All Repairs and Labor : owe ' G � itn. and e . and 'S ee `' 'Used Cas_ ' OILS I Am Agent, For & ,' Trucks ICU gy . n h'Massey a r1 cy and Repairs , 1 - CS GALLOP FENCE ,. SUPERTEST GAS and Cash. ncion thecommittee of stewards t Irides s e were filled by Whe B. Wilkinson and S. Kechnie. The financial -returns were all of a gratifying stature, show -y ingthat all allocations head: been met Treasurer's sttaements showed the following receipts: Current revenue account, $2,1507.46; missionary and maintenance fund, $1,226:14; Wo- men's Association $3179.24; Women's y y $341.48; Your AL'issionar Society,g (Peo'ple's Society, $11+0,41;' Sunday sc'ho'ol, $7125.*.0; Mission Band, $100. - 98; Baby Band, $8,130; charities, $250; grand' foetal, $5;649:6.0. Church atter- dance throughout the year was very gratifying and an increase of h5 mem- hers registered. Sunday school and young peoples societies flourished. !William Scott McKay, 53 graduate of the Ontario College of Pharmecy, died on Tuesday last in Pasadena, C'aliforn'ia, Formerly a resident of Shelburne, Ont., and a member of its champion lacrosse team in 1900, he graduated in 11902, and shortly after went to 'California. He was a Mason and a Shriner. Surviving are his vv.- dow and two children; three sisters, Mrs. H. L. Large and Miss Alma Me- 'Kay, Cran'brodk, B.C., and Mrs. G. H. Brett, Toronto, and three broth- ers, T. Y. McKay Shelburne; J. D. McT{ay Niagara Falls N.Y. and R. M. McKay Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnston and Iona spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John Grasby. Mr. Leslie Fear spent Friday and Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Fear at Mimico. .Mrs. Wm, Cunningham visited Mrs. (Nelson Nicholson on Monday. Mrs, Jahn McNichol spent the week with her father, Mr. Samuel Storey of McKillop. :Mr. John' Mills spent a few days in Toronto last week, Misses Louise and Elizabeth Mills spent last week in London as guests of 'Mrs. C. McGregor, Wortley road. tal the' past month, is spending a few days with Mrs. MacGregor and Ross.. The regular anon'thly ,meeting of the W.M.S. and World's Day' of Prayer 'was held, in the Sunday School' .room on Friday last when a goodly num- her were present. The president, Mrs. Lindsay, ook the chair. Atter singing hymn, "Sweet House -of Pray-. Pray - et," there followed a few minutes' sil- ent prayer,for homes 'that had been bereaved during the year, followed 'with 'prayer by the president, Mrs.. /Lindsay. The business was then dis- cussed. Mrs. W. Britton read a let - ter from Fred Slotnan Of 'the school car, Ca'preol, thanking the ladies for Christ - the boxy of presents sent at C'hrfs!t- mos and also giving a short sketch of their work. Mrs. Robt. Lawson read a leaflet on "Matthew the Man of Business." Mrs. Geo. Carter gave a very interestingtalk on the fi's't chapter of the new study book "'Ka- rea the Land of the Dawn." Then, followed the program for the World 'Day of Prayer, the following led in for the -different countries,' Mrs. Wm. Britton, Mrs. Rogerson,. Mrs. Roy Lawson, Mrs. Robert Law- son and Mrs. Snell. The meeting closed by all repeating the Lord's prayer. STANLEY. Mr. Elgin McKinley and family spent Sunday with Mrs. McKinley's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Cole - man of Egmondville. 'Mrs. Jean McKinley visited at the horse of her brother, Mr. Wilson Campbell of Seaforth. Miss Beatrice Gascho of Zurich spent the week -end with her friend, Miss Grace Robinson. Mr. and Mrs, Roy Lamont visited Mr. and Mrs. Alex. McConnell ' of Varna on Friday evening. The Day of Prayer was observed in the United Church, Varna, last Fri - day. There was a good attendance. A very successful -Valentine social was held at the parsonage, Varna, on (Friday evening when about 70 of the young people of Goshen, Blake and Varna were present. First the usual weekly program of the Y. 'P. S. was given, followed by a social evening of music and games, after • which lunch was served. 'Mr. Harvey and Mr. Clarence JHo:hner were the guests of Mr. Fred 'Watson one night last week` 'Mr. Roy S'co'tchmer motored to Goderich on Monday last, • WINTHROP. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. JOhn McClure is on the sick list this week. A fair crowd attended the •old time dance in the hall last Friday night. Mr, and Mrs. George Eaton and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Foster Bennett. The many friends of Miss Florence Ryan are sorry to hear that she is conlfined to. Victoria Hospital, Land- on, with diphtheria. We wish her ai speedy' recovery. We are sorry to hear that Joseph :Haycock is also its Vctoria Hospital for treatment on an operation he had some time ago. HULLETT. Mr. Craven, ,who snakes his home with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Little of the '13th concession, was taken suddenly ill last week and is under the doctor's care. . He does not im- prove as well as his ' many friends would like to see h•im, 'Mr. E. Grey of the teaching staff, Palmerston, spent the week end • at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Won. Grey. CONSTANCE. Mr. Leo Stephenson went to To- ronto on Tuesday of this week and intends returning on Wednesday. Miss Margaret Love, R. N., who has been nursing in Seaforth hospi- A GIVEN ALSO NOVELTY ,LIMERICK Now is your EACH MONTH firm Limerick Anyone interested Co See VII a Dining chance will award n.tes t. this Furniture i a Room or Bedroom Suite A AY PIECES IN THE GhBBARD MONTHLY CONTEST to win a GibbardSolid Walnut Dining Suite or Bedroom Suite FREE during February, March, April and May, 1932, 3 prizesfor the best last line ,sent in Contest. in baying any Furniture will be interested Display and get full particulars at r F r s u n�fiur e St SEAFORTH Room this for the in this r .r. PSi Relbert, F'airser•vi'ce ntet+katlte'd a gdodl'y',number of theit friends last. Thurs'clay-evening Thgy rePort.•hay'ing spent a ,ntos't; enloyab1e time..• Mrs•t Shaddick of the 14th. con'ces- suon, who' spent some 'tim'e caring for her, uncle, 'Mr. Bein!brldge,;;of Morris, ' during hies illtmess, has retul'ned loge. •w The, W'M!Sr Of'Londesboro United Church held their regular" meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs. Frank Tatnblyn' "an the :13th concession ow Wednesday afternoon with ;a,good at ' endance.: A very profitable time was Mr, and Mt'S• [Thomas 'SnaWdert en- TRS' tertainsd a few of their• ineighbors and friends' on Satttrtlay night least its hon- or o0atheir' wediding anniversary, Mr. r.Wtltlans '`Connie was the guest of Mr. George Campbell one night last week. Mr. : Dion McKenzie of 'Goderich : tp. as the guest of Mr, Colin Camp'bell one day last week. • +3fr. Arthur 7'acks'oh. olf Flint, Mich, visited on Sunday at his home here. ,Mr. and Mrs;` Thompson Scott 'and 'fancily' off Detroit visited the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Abe. For- syth. Miss. For- _ .:Hogga+rt o+f Blyth is (visiting her friend, Miss Dora • Dal- rymple. • Wood cutting and dancing seems to be the order of the day, Miss Lizzie Forsythe is, with tier nephew, Mr.' Harry - Ches- ney, Mrs, Stevens :oaf ilarlock is at pres- ent visiting alt the home Of her son in Seaforth, (Mr.and !Mrs. MacDonald of the 1dt•h concession visited. at the home of Mir. and Mrs. A. Wells 'last Thursday. Mr. , and Mrs, J. Rapson of near IHlarlock attended the funeral,. of the 'ormer's, cousin in 'Goderich Friday. Mrs:.W. Lyons, of the gravel road, who enjoyed an extensive visit with Toronto relatives, returned home on ISatu`fi13y, 'IvIrs.filottshauer, of the, ravel road visited the home of Mrs: Tamblym lash Fri: hMr,'dayFra'nk Wood and son Edwin Who some time ago sold a cattle beast for a very handsome suns to a wealthy herdsman near Chicago, and they are receiving great credit for another one they have which many 'believe would take a prize from; the other. That. speaks well ' for Mr IWood and his son Edwin. 'Miss Gladys' Mountain of the 11th concession has returned after spend- ing some time with London friends Mr. and Mrs. Cowan' of the 113th concession recently visited the latter's sister, Mrs. Pic'ket't of Londesiboro. Mrs. Percy Manning of . the 11th concession, has as her guest, Mrs Howatt of Auburn. WEST BRODHAGEN. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Eggert and children spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Deorr. 'This is a very mild winter an'd 110 snow but 50 years ago this winter it was nearly the sauce only colder There was no snow, so that there• Was not enough snow to get saw logs out of the swa'm'p till February, then we had 'a terribly heavy rain that the swamp was all flooded. It then turn- ed very cold and froze so hard that t'he ice ',carried team and sleigh. The correspondent loaded his sleigh an the wagon to the s'wam'p to get some cedar posts to the roadside for the farmers' to load on their wagons, for there was not enough snow on the `road for sleighing. ' 'Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs Charlie Regele were Mr. and Mrs Ed. Regele and daughter Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H'oeg-y and chil- dren, Mr. and Mrs: 'Henry Koehler. Mr. Regele is improving slowly after his sickness and is a!ble to go out again. Messrs, Henry and Win. Koehler attended a sale near Walton and re- port .prices very low for most of the articles. Phe farmers •have no stoney. iLas+t week there was n party from Dublin and one (rata's the Sth and 10 concession out for a rabbit drive. They were not out long and got 22 ra'b'bits. TUCKERSMITH. Death of Mrs. M. Whitmore. — !A ihighly respected resident Of Tucker- -smith passed away at 11 p.m. Wed- nesday, Feb. Wllth in the -person of 9Me'lissa Shannon, relict of the late Michael Whitmore, at the home of her son, 'Sam., 3rd con'cess'ion, H. IR. S. Mrs '%Whitmore had been ailing 'nor some time, and at 11 o'clock that morning suffered an internal hemorr- hage and passed away twelve hours latter. Decea'se'd who wa's a daughter of Simon :Shannon and Catherine NVI'litam's, was born in the State of 'New. York of ,Irish parentage, on Au- gust 30t!h, 1059, Her father died white slhe was quite young and with her mother carte to Landon and later to East .Wawanosth where she lived until her 'marriage to Mic'h'ael Whitmore on Dec. l41th, 1884, and carne to -live on the 3rd concession of Tuckersntith, ;London Road Survey, and afterwards on Sauble Line, Hay, later in Hibbert Towns.hip came and ate 113 years ago to the 3rd concession H. R. "S Tucker - smith. Deteased was a member of Turner's. United Church, Her hus- band predeceased her '.five years ago, Feb, 1St 1927. .Surviving_ are one son and one daughter,-'S'amuel H, of Tuckers'mith, and Elsie (Ma's. 'Wm. Whitmore) of Newtonbrook, North York county; also two sisters, Mrs. R, A. Roberton .(Annie) ' andMiss 'Phoebe Shannon of Clinton. Arrange- ments are not complete, but t'he fun- eral will; be held on Saturday after- noon, -from the residence of her son, Mr. S'a'muel H. Whitmore,. to Mait- land Bank Cemetery, Rev. F. G. Far - rill officiating. Deepest sympathy is extenfriends.ded' to the'bereiaved rel'a'tives and Anniversary.,lOn St. "Valentine's (Day, Feb. 14th, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Strong, on the of t g, t Kipper Road, ob- served the fortieth anniversary `Of their wedding. A large circle of f'i'ends and acquainlfauces exiend con- gratulations, Mr. Win - Taylor shipped finer VARNA,. Mr. and Mrs. John Argo of Toron- to spent Sunday with the batter's par- ents, Mr. and, Mrs. A. McConnell. !Mrs. MdConne'll accompanied them to Toronto, en route for the West 'Indies cohere in company with her sister, Miss ,Ester of Minneapolis, they purpose to spend the rest of the win- ter, Mr. M. Elliott made a shipment of. live stock to Toronto Saturday. 'Mr. A. Roberton has purchased the farm west of the 'village for the sum of $2,•200. Mr. ,Robertson gets intanediate possession. Miss Jean •Mossop spent a fewdays' last week with her uncle, Mr. Jack Watson, Sau'b'le Line. We me pleased to report Mrs. G. H. Beatty is 'much improved and will soon be out again. 'Mrs. Welsh of Ripley is visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. H. Beatty., World Day of Prayer was observed in the United Church Friday and was well represented by the neighboring churches, Mrs. Poulter taking the lead. Mrs.,McOlymont presided at the organ. ' Mrs. Paull gave a very in- structive talk. Wedding bells are ringing in our community, There will be service in St. John's 'Church each Thursday night at 8 p.m. HIBBERT. The regular meeting of the Hibbert council was held at Staffa township hall on Monday, Feb. 8th, all mem- bers present, the reeve presiding. On motion of Frank ,Allen and William Kay the minutes of the previous meeting were adopted and signed. The auditor's report was submitted and having been' considered and found satisfactory, was ,adopted and the ,Clerk instructed to have 200 copies printed for distribution amongst the ratepayers. Bylaw 'No. 380 for pay- ing back surplus fundslon the. Gard- iner Drainwas finally passed. Bylaw No. 381, re 'Slhepperd, Creek Drain re- ceived its first reading and was prov- isionallyadopted, Court of revision for appeals against the a's'sessments on Shep'perd Creek 'Drain will be held at Staffa on Monday, March 14th at 1 p.m. Several communicationscomunications were read by. the clerk and satisfactorily disposed af. Resolutions were passed authorizing A. A. C'otquhoun to as- sume all duties as treasurer, also ap- pointing Martin Feeney 'hs tax cc/flee- ter for 1932 and authorizing him to collect ail outstanding taxes. Coun- cillors Frank Allen and William Kay were appointed delegates to the Good Roads Convention in Toronto and also with the Reeve to meet the Min- ister of Highways. with regard to the subsidy which has been withheld.Orders for approxim'a'tely $32.0 were issued. The meeting adjourned until 'Monday, March 14th,' at 10 a.m.— Mrs. K'a'thleen Feeney, Clerk. CHISELHURST. Miss Nellie Taylor of Seaforth Spent the week end at the home of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor. Mn.'Thomas Harris is under the doctor's care at present. Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Verner and little ,daughter Eleanor spent Sunday at the le !Tonle' of 'Mr, and d Mrs. WilliamVeneer. Mr Harold Parker and Miss Dom_ othy Corbett•and Mr, and Mrs. Frank 'Fender spent Saturday `evening at the home of Mn. and Mrs. WilliamPark- er, Mr: Robert Cole is confined in bed with: illness. • Mr. and Mrs. 'George -,Eyre are -vis- iting friend's at Ingersoll. Mr. and Mrs. George T., Wren spent .Monday ,with friends at Monk ton,Ali•. T. Brintnell is under the doe- itor's;eare at present. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Smith and Mn,'and Mrs. Tom Butts spent one evening last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R'iclilard Taylor, Sr. LONDESBORO, Sheep Marketing -Course,-.-A two - ,Sheep Markelting :course is being ppe a c'a held in the community hall, Landes - load of cattle front Kipped, to Toren- boyo, on Thursday and Friday, Felb- to on Saturday, ruarjy'.2Slth and 26th, The speakers s l'..* iDle p e Cleaners &Ders Y. WTfi'H YOUR NRXT OR"DE:R, call anddeliver Phone 196w, �We d V. J'..Gil}eslpie. Prop. are. -Messrs. Telfer, Howard and Ire- ton ' of the ' DominionLive Stock branch and all the irntportant phases Of succes'slful Sheep praising will be dealt with. Lecltures, are from 1.30 Ito 4,00 p.m. Thursday afternoon and from 10.00 to 12.00 am. and L30 to 4.00 p.m. an Friday. Ilt is in the int- erest of all sheep owners its the dis- trict to be in attendance at this two- dlay cotlrse: MANLEY. Mn. Fred' Eckert has had `tris car repaired, after the mi+shalp on the'high iwiay near. Shakespeare 'last week and it seem's to be atone the worse ;off it. 'The many. 'friends of Mr. Fergus ,Horan are . pleased to learn he is ,Im- ,p'roving rapidly. The road's are again hs good shape after the thaw and there were pros- pects of ice this season till the weath- erman said milder. KIPPEN. Mr. and Mrs. William Bell have re- turned ed home from ,a very pleasant honeymoon trip which they spent in Toronto and points east. Miss Gs -ace Cooper of ,London spent the week end with her parents in the village. Mn.Mand Mrs. Jas. Mc'Olytnont were called to Detroit an Friday last ow- ing to the sudden death of their dau- ghter-in-law, Mrs. Vern. McClymont. M'rs..R. T. Elgie has been confined to her room for the past week with a severe cold. Mr. Daniel Bell of Boston is spend- ing a month with his brothers and sister in this community. Mr, and Mrs, John Henderson spent the week end with friends in Toronto, combining business with pleasure. The ladies choir on Sunday last in St. Andrew's was a real treat. Several from this district attended t'he funeral of the late Mrs. MOGeoch at Egmondville on Monday last. STAFFA Mr. Frank Golding and son of Stratford called on the former's par- ents ou Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. H. Golding who celebrated their 65th wedd'ing anniversary on that day. Miss Florence Cooper has .return- ed to her hone in Seaforth after spending several weeks with her sis- ter, Mrs. F. A, Ham;bley. The Crockinole Party sponsored by the Ladies' Aid recently was a huge success. The winners were lad- ies' first, Miss Marjorie Kleinifeldt; gents' first, Mr. Haivey Ham'bley, af- ter which a short program was giv- en. Lunch was served by the ladies at the close. - Tite Y.P.S. are holding their oratori- cal contest on Sunday evening at 7:30 in connection with their Y. P. meet- ing. Come out and encourage, the young people along. .The Women's Institute will meet on. -Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 24. IRoll call, "What Country' I' wish to See and Why." Exhibit, Something New made from ' Something Old. 'Lunch. Everyone trade welcome. Mrs. R. McGill is nursing Mrs. J. Stacey, ,Cromarty, who is confined to her bed. The Y. P. IS. 'net on Sunday ev- ening with Miss Audrey Dinnin in Charge. The 'Scripture lesson was read by the president. Mr. Bob Viv- ian took the topic for the evening on the life of ,Edgar Wallace, also a short sketoh of the origin of Valen- tine's. Mr. Stewart had charge of the IBi'ble contest,. A contest is running and these meetings which are held every Sunday evening are very inter- esting, BRUCEFIELD. Mrs, Alex. Jamieson visited d Fl fends on the II•uron road last week.* Mr. George Knight of London vis- ited friends in the village and: cont -4`. niutiity last week. There was a good attendance at the World's Day of Prayer servicewhich was held last Friday. A, large choir under the 'leadership' of Miss Jean :Murdoch; provided the lnnsic' fon the d'ay, The regular meeting of the.W.'M.'S. was held in the school rooiii of the church with ' Mrs. Bremner, in the chair. The meeting opened with sing- ing a hymn and prayer. Mrs. Brem- ner read a letter from Rev. Mn. Pike, Of Ed'monton, thanking the ladies of Biucefield for the three bales of cloth- ing which w'ch wore seat to him recently. He said the need was very great and would be until the next 'harvest, The president introduced the study: for :the day, .KKore'an Schools: Mrs, 'Baugh, Miss Bowey, Mrs. H. Aikenhead, Miss Jean Murdoch and 'Mrs, McQueen al- so taking part.. r