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O U N T Y'S L E ADI N G NEWSPAPEH
WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 59, No, 5
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO,
THURSDAY, JANUARY 37-, 1946
PRESBYTERIANS HOLD (JACK WALLACE WINS
ANNUAL MEETING ORATORY CONTEST
The annual meeting of the congre-
gation of. First Presbyterian Church
was held on ,Monday evening. The
devotional exercises were conducted.
by the minister Rev. Richard H.
Williams, Mr. Robert Smith was ap-
pointed chairman and Mr. Keith Mc-
Lean acted as secretary. Encouraging
reports were received from every org-
anization, The report of the kirk ses
sion indicated that twenty-eight new
members had been received during
the year; eighteen children were
baptized and seven members were
removed by death. The communicant
membership now stands at 449. The
report of the Board of Managers dis-
closed that the financial position 'of
the congregation is, sound.' Total re-
ceipts from all sources amounted to
more than $14500 including $2,817
raised for all missionary and benevol-
ent purposes, •
It was announced that the new
Casavant organ is expected to be in-
stalled during June. The, Tuesday.
Night Club is to present -the chimes,
having, during the year, raised suf-
ficient for the purpose.
Elected to the Board of Managers
were Dr, E. A. McMaster, Clare Reith,
Robert MacMillanand David Stewart.
They will serve for a period of three
years: The Church. treasurer, Mrs.
John MacTavish, tendered her r'esign-
ation and a committee •consisting of
M. A. Reid and. John Beattie were ap-
pointed to secure a new treasurer.
The meeting closed with the singing
of the national anthem, after which a
social hour was enjoyed.
COAL
COKE
E. L. BOX
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Jack Wallace, ,Seaforth High
School student, was declared the
winner of the oratorical contest
held by the Seaforth Lions Club in
the High School auditorium Friday'
night. H. G. Meir acted as chairman:
in lieu of Ross Scott, Brucefield,
president of Seaforth Lions . Club,
who was unable to attend because
of snowfilled roads. Mr. Meir wet-
comed the audience and congrtulated,
them in daring the rough, wintry
night to attend the contest. He, ex-
plained that the purpose of the con-.
test was'tc stimulate patriotism in
the minds of secondary school stu-
dents, and so "Canada's Future as a
Nation" was chosen as the title for
the contest this year. -
Mr. Meir then introduced the
three entrants in the contest, Miss
Madeline Wilson, Miss Jean Mills,
and Jack Wallace. All speeches
showed much preparation, were
well presented, and proved most in-
teresting and educational to the
listeners.
'Jack Wallace, the winner, stressed
points to show that Canada had now
proved its place among the nations
and that its value to the rest of the
world can not be denied.
Miss Wilson emphasized Canada's
improvement in power on sea and in.
the air during the war. She declared
that Canadians must forget their
self-centredness, and open our land
to immigrants, who will aid greatly
in opening up Canada's treasures.
Miss Mills pointed out that Cana-
da must rely on education if its
future as a nation is to be fully de-
veloped. She also stressed that Cana-
dians should and must invest in
Canada's future, in its natural re-
sources, if the latter are to be fully
developed.
The judges for the contest were
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, pastor of Eg-
mondville United Church, Frank
Sills and K. I. McLean.
A delightful program was provid-
ed between speeches, given by Miss
Doris Ferguson, pianist, and Miss
Lois Whitney, vocalist. Mr. James
Scott showed an interesting movie
fila on sports.
Jack Wallace is the 14 -year-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Wallace,
Seaforth. He is a new member of
the Seaforth High School, coming
from London last year where he at-
tended Central Collegiate: Jack
stated be had quite a bit of public
speaking training in London, especi-
ally in public school.
FUNERAL HELD
The funeral of Joan Agnes Mc-
Lachlan, three year olcl daughter of
Mr, and Mrs. Robert McLachlan, who
died last week following an accident,
VMS largely. attended Friday after-
noon. The service, held at the home
of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Johns McLachlan, was conducted by
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, The pallbearers
were our uncles, Peter Simpson, Wil-
son McCartney, Russell Dolmage .and
Leslie Dolmage. The flower bearers
were Stewart Dolmage, Lorne
layson, Wm, Taylor, Roy I•Todgert,
Ray Consitt, Laird Finlayson, Reg,
Finlayson and Beverly Brcadfoot.
Miss Alice Watson sang, accompanied
by Mrs. J. McGregor,
Northside United Church
Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister.
11 a.m„ "Take My Yoke Upon'
Y,ou. "
2.30 p.ni., Sunday School.
7 p.m., ' 'A habitation of God in
the Spirit."
Thurs. 7.45 p.m., Prayer Service.
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. R. H. Williams, Minister.
10 a.m. The Sunday School.
11 a.m, Public Worship -The Sacra-
ment of tbe Lord's Supper,
7 p.ni. Public Worship: The Minis-
ter 'will
inister'will preach.
Preparatory •Service: Friday at 8
p.nr. in the Sunday School room. Ali
members are expected to be present.
Egmondville United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B. D.
10 a.m., Sunday School
11 a.m., "The planning of your
life."
7 p.m., "The Joy of true Re-
ligion."
Anglican
Sunday, February 3rd.
St. Thomas', Seaforth:
10 a.m. Sunday School.
11"a.,m.. Holy Communion: "Faith of
our Fathers."
7 p.m. Evening Prayer: "How long
halt ye?"
St. Mary's ,Dublin,
2.30 Sunday School
3. Church service and sermon:
'Faith of our Fathers."
The Rector, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert,
B.A,,at all services.
HIBBERT
Meeting 'Hears Discussion On
Proposed High School District •
A meeting for the purpose of dis-
cussing the question of a High
School District in the municipality
of the twp, of Hibbert, was held in
the twp. hall, Staffa, on Tues. Jan.
29, at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Joseph 'Atkin-
son, Reeve, acted as- chairman and
opened the meeting with a clear
discussion in regards certain u ex-
penditure that is confronting., the
council of the day, and called Mr.
Edwards, Public School Inspector.
who introduced Mr. G. L. Duffin,.
B.A., who is in charge of the work'
for bhe Dept. of Education, who
gave a very interesting and clear
address on the High School work.
Mr. Nelson, a public school In-
spectol', gave a very clear estimate
on the expenditure that would be
necessary in such a set up as is ad-
vocated in this district.
Mr. Wm. Tuer, Warden of; the
county of Perth. was present and
gave a very interesting address on
matters pertaining to county ex-
penditure and to school work in gen-
• eras. The meeting closed with the
singing of the National Anthem.
M -R. AND MRS. L. WEBSTER
OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
'Mr. and Mrs. Lorne S. Webster,
who celebrated their fortieth wedding
anniversary on -January 24th, were
entertained at a family dinner at the
home of Mr.' and Mrs. Robert P.
Watson, Sparling St, Seaforth, Mr.
and Mrs.' Webster were married at
the home of the bride's parents, the
late Mr. and Mrs. J, Lawrence, in
McKillop, and were attended by Sara-
bel Daly, now Mrs, Wilbert Webster,
Seaforth, and Mr. D. Henderson, now
of Chicago, the former being present
at the dinner this year.
After "living in Lucknow for four
years, Mr. and Mrs. Webster pur-
chased a farm in McKillop, where
they have since resided.
Mrs. Webster's corsage and table
flowers of carnations were a replica
of the 'bride's bouquet 40 years ago,
The. couple were presented with many
gifts, flowers and telegrams.
In the evening a reception was held
for relatives. Assisting for the cm -
cession were Mrs. John Glew; Mrs.
Wan. Campbell and Miss Ethel Storey.
Mr. and Mrs. Webster have a fam-
ily of live daughters: May (Mrs, Ed
Holland, Toronto); Pearl (Mrs. Wm.
Dodds, 1VlcKillop); Audrey (Mrs.
Glendon Christie, Kitchener) ; Frieda
(Mrs. Art Babcock, Toronto) ; Lulu
(Mrs. Robt. P. Watson, Seaforth).
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
The Seaforth and District Mini-
sterial Association will hold its reg-
ular meeting on Monday, February
4, at 2 p.m., at the parsonage of
Northside United Church, The paper
will be presented by the Rev. Rich-
ard H. Williams.
TEMPERANCE MEETING
A meeting of the Seaforth branch
of the Huron County Temperance
Federation will be held in the' Car-
negie Library on Tuesday, Feb. 5th,
at eight o'clock.
'CARON REMEMBERS
OLD TIME SETTLER
The followliug item from the Moose
Jaw Times-ITereld refers to Mrs.
Elizabeth Miller, who was formerly
:Elizabeth Hoggarth of Cromarty.
Caron, Jan. 22, --Jt was app1'opriate
the body of Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, an
36 -year-old resident of Qu'Appelle
who passed away very suddenly et
her. Borne, should rest a, while in St:.
Andrew's United Church, Caron;
where services were held before being
laid to rest in Canon cemetery. Rev.
H. A. Macmanus, pastor of the church,
and Rev. R. C. Pollock, D.D., of Moose
Jaw, a former pastor, conducted the
services at the church and gravesicle.
Both ministers spoke highly of the
deceased, as a church member and cit-
izen. Mrs. Miller was a much -loved
and highly respected citizen of Caron
, for upwards of 25 years. Her kindly,
unassuming manner won for her
many life-long rends. Site' was a
strong supporter of St. Andr'ew's,
, United Church, end those who knew
leer best had some knowledge of the
happiness She was constantly bring-
ing to others. A few years ago she.
closed her home in Caron and went
to Qu'Appelle to her brother:, some
four years older than she is, so he'.
could continue to live in his own
hone. She was a splendid example off
El, Christian life. Pall -bearers were, J,'
D. Hodgson, P. M. Moyses, D. A. Mc-
Lachlan, H. Crosbie„ G. Trafford, and
W. Hans. 'Breadfoot Funeral Hone
had charge of arrangement.
LEGION MEMBERSHIP
• SHOWS INCREASE
•
Welcome For Veterans To Be Held
March 19
Fi!iday evening saw the member-
ship in Branch #156 go over the one
hunched mark., Although the 'storm
cut down the attendance, 25 applica-
tions for membership were passed,
and the initiation of these applicants
together with new ones will Lake place
in a week or so. The amain topic of
discussion was the proposed official
welcome to the returned leen of this
district andthe date March 19th was
decided on as most appropriate. It
was felt that by that date practically
all our overseas men will be home.
However, since this would be an of-
- welcome, in which the munici-
palities of Seaforth, Tuckersmith and
McKillop would be tbe active partici-
pants, it was decided to contact the
various municipalities interested with
a view to having a committee of the
whole formed. This committee would
decide on the nature and form of the
welcome and work out the details: It
was pointed out that nothing has
been done along this line by the com-
munity L'or various good and suffici-
Ont reasons, but since now these ob-
jections eau be overcome, the Legion
hopes everybody will get behind the
Movement and express to our veter-
ans our thanks for their services and
our joy at. their return. President B.
J. Duncan occupied the chair, while
Comrade Bert Muir acted as secretary
in the absence of Toni Sills.
Red Cross Notes
Keep this date open, Tuesday,
Feb. 5th, 1946, Cardno's Hall, at
8:15; Play, "Uncle Josh Perkins,"
given by Lgmondville'Young People
and sponsored by the Red Cross,
The cutting of the layettes will
be completed Thursday of this week.
There is considerable knitting and
sewing to be done to complete this
work. Please call at the workroom
for your material.
OBSERVES 96th BIRTHDAY
Mrs. Dan Grummett of Hargurhey
observed .her 96th birthday on Sun-
day, January 27th. Mrs. Gruinmett,
who resides with her sister, Miss
Brown, on the highway, has not been
quite as well this year, but is en-
joying fair health.
LOCAL NURSES PASS EXAMINATIONS FOR REG. N.
MISS HAZEL ANDERSON
MRS. H. DINNIN
MISS I. McKELLAR
Four Seaforth nurses who have,
passed their nurses' registration ex-
aminations are shown in this group.
Miss Helen Moffat, the eldest daugh-
ter of Mr. acid "Mrs. Peter Moffat,
Seaforth, is a graduate of Victoria
Hospital, London. Born near Clinton,
Miss Moffat received her early edu-
cation in Seaforth Public School and
High School She is on the staff at
Scott Memorial Hospital.
Miss Hazel Anderson, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. William, Anderson,
Seaforth, is a graduate of St. Mary's
Hospital, Kitchener. Born in Sea
forth, she attended S.S.#2, McKillop,
and Sea'forbh. high school. She is now
on the staff at St. Mary's Hospital,
IKi:tchener. ,
Mrs. Harry. Dinnin, the former
Lois Wright, is the eldest daughter
TORONTO OLD BOYS PLAN
EUCHRE; BRIDGE, DANCE
The forty-fifth annual meeting
of the Huron Old Boys Association
of Toronto was held in- December
and under the new plan a committee
was elected. from whom the 'officer's
of the Association have now been
elected. The principalbusiness of the
annual meeting was the joining of
the Huron County Junior Associa-
tion with the senior body and the
new officers are from the two
groups. Now that the war is over
the Association plans their old-
time activities and a Euchre, Bridge
and dance will be held in March.
The officers elected were a sfollows:
Honorary President, S. M. Wickens;
President, Fred Elliott; 1st vice
president, B. H. McCreath; 2nd vice
president, Mrs. H. E. Harrison; Sec-
retary, Mrs, C. J. Parton; assistant
secretary, Mrs. C. Hollingshead;
treasurer, Dr, J. G. Ferguson; finan -'
cial secretary, Raye Patterson; puha.:;
aicity committee, B. H. McCreath,
Athol McQuarrie, ICC. Stanbury;
membership conmittee, Gordon Fow-
ler.
The following are district repre-
sentatives: Goderich, Walter Buch-
anan. Mrs. H. C. Harrison, Mrs. C.
3. Parton; Clinton, E. W. Hunter,
Fred Elliott, E. Floody; Seaforth,
Mrs. J. A. Brody, H. M. Jackson, A.
McKenzie; Winghain, Mrs. W. A.
Campbell, Mrs. George Young, Miss
Mary McGregor; Hensall, Raye
Patterson; Exeter, R. C. Stanbury,
Gordoon Fowler, S. 3. Hicks; Blyth,
Mrs. J. C. Ferguson, Mrs, C. Hol-
lingshead; Gorrie and Wroxeter, Dr.
3. G. Ferguson, W. G. Cook; Brus-
sels, L. M. Pringle, Mrs. L. M.
Grose, Wes. McCutcheon; Zurich,
Dr. -Byron Campbell.
MISS H. MOFFAT
of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Wright,
Seaforth, Mrs, Dinnin. horn in Sea -
forth, attended the local public and
high schools, and in September,
1942, entered the Guelph General
Hospital, of which she is a graduate..
She is now doing private nursing in
Guelph.
Miss Isabel McKellar, slaughter of
Mr. and Mrs. M. McKellar, Seaforth,
is a graduate of. Stratford General
Hospital. Miss McKellar, born in
Seaforth, attended the local public
and high schools and in September.
1942, entered the training school at
Stratford. At her graduation, she
was the valedictorian, and had the'
honor of winning an award for sur-
gical technique, and a laboratory
award. She is at present one of the
operating s'oorn staff at the Strat-
ford General Hospital.
INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE
OFF TO GOOD START
Old hockey rivalry loaned in the
Palace rink Saturday night as the
Seaforth Industrial Hockey League.
played its first two games of the sea-
son. Hockey fans attending were
again thrilled by the novel antics of
their favorite teams and at the same
time witnessed much fine hockey.
In the opener, Duncan's Shoe
Factory defeated the Main Street-
ers 8-4. Unorganized, the Main
Street team fought an uphill genre
all the way, as Duncan's, sparked by
Rooster Muir at centre, displayed
more polish and accuracy in their
passing plays.
Hain Street—Goal, C. Swan; de-
fence, Toni Sills, D'Orlean Sills;
centre, George Hildebrand; wings,
Lorne Dale, Don Woods: alternates,
Charles Reeves, C. Woods, Don
Stewart.
Duncan's—Goal, .1. Muir; defence,
J. Flannery, J. Nicholson; centre,
Rooster Muir; wings, Ken Doig, G.
Messenger; alternates. lSoy Kerr,
Eric Doig.
Referee; Rus. Holmes, Seaforth.
Dublin Wins
In the second game, Dublin de-
feated Bosharts 11-6. A close check-
ing tilt, with little teamplay, Dublin
outchecked Bosharts to take an
early lead and held it throughout
the game. T. Rowland and F. E11 -
wood looked best for Dublin, while
McFadden and Kennedy stood out
for Bosharts.
-Bosharts—Goal, R. McGeoch; de-
fence, 3. Cameron, J. Albrecht; cen-
tre, R. McFadden; wings, F. Ken-
nedy, E. McIver: alternates, Enos
Bosnian, Louis Boshert, D. k',icl,ean,
G, Kruse, W. Hart.
Dublin—Goal, P, Rowland; de-
fence E. Wilson, F. O'Connor; cen-
tre. F. Ellwood; wings, T. Rowland,
F. Phillips: alternates, J. C' -Con-
nor: F. Stapleton, G. Costello, B.
Belfor, J. Wallace.--
Referee—Charles Reeves,
League Standing
W L Pts
1 0 2
1 0 2
0 1 0
Main Street 0 1 0
The remaining schedule will be
played as follows: Feb. 2, Bosharts
vs Duncans; Main Street vs Dublin;
Feb. 9, Main Street vs Bosharts;
Dublin vs Duncans,
t1 a year
Ropal
Pe t rik
Floral China is now available
and we are pleased to announce
that we have this verybeauti-
ful ware on sale:
There is quite a variety of,
articles such as brooch's, ear-
rings to match, table centres
in various sizes, bowls with
floral boquets and boquets of
various sizes. The colors are
very beautiful and the work-
manship of superior type.
We will be glad to have you
,look this over any time it is
convenient for you to visit this
store.
Fred S. Savauge
THE GIFT SHOP
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WOMEN'S INSTITUTE NEWS
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Some of the members have com-
pleted their Red Cross layettes but
we are still short knitters for the
bonnets 'and bootees. Any offers?
BUNDLES FOR EUROPE
Today I've washed and mended
And ironed every seam
For some poor homeless little boy
My eyes have never seen.
But Ohl any heart has seen him;
His little face so grey
Still greets with eager longing
The dawn of this new day,
And if he has no one to love,
No one to even care,
Please give him some of mine with
these,
For I have love to share.'
A lonely grave hi Italy,
And one far off in France—
I wish I had not scolded when
He tore his Sunday pants.
They gave their lives that these wee
lads
Might live and laugh and grow.
But I am just a mother
And I can only sow.
—Olive Elizabeth Hepburn
SEAFORTH 7, TAVISTOCK 4
Seaforth Bosharts decisively= de-
feated Tavistock Tuesday night in
the O.H.A. Intrnrlediate "13" 7-4. Tav-
istock grabbed two quikies at 7:26
and 8:55. Peck Of Bosharts opened
the scoring for the homesters at 13:
22, followed closely at 13.32 by
Carnegie of Tavistock, who repeated
at 14:25. Seaforith continually wor-
ried Faulhafer in the Tavistock net,
anis Doig finally,, beat him at 15:38,
and McFadden repeating at 17:12.
The second period Bosharts out-
ehecked Tavistock. Near the close,.
Doig broke through to tie the game.
In the last period, Bosharts Lep-
pard scoring two and Ellwood one.
PROMINENT HENSALL
FARMER HONORED
On Monday evening a prominent.
and very highly respected young I-Ien-
snll resident., Antsy Bell. was quite
taker by surprise When a small group
of moods gathered at his home to
conte-} 10 hilt the sincerest feelings
and highest regards of his great host
of friends and w,'ll wish„rs. After a
pleasant genie of curds, Andy was
made the recipient of the following
loccdr guts: A mantel radio, a Ron-
son lighter r• a signet ring, a Gladstone
bag, a Kloehler lounging chair and a
year's subscription to three weekly
magazines or papers. Andy in a few
well chosen wo•ds expressed his deep—
est
eep-est thanks to all his friends for such.
a pleasant surprise. Andy's great host
of friends from the surrounding cern
enmities feel deeply Ilio fact that due
to the existing unfortunate circum-
stances they muse for the present say
adieu to nisi, and hope, however. that
Andy will remember that he will al-
ways have a warns spot in their
hearts and 0 lasting welcome in their
homes. .-
BROTHER OF J.A.McKENZIE
PASSES NEAR WOODSTOCK
Funeral service for the late Mal-
eelnt McKenzie, who. died Monday.,.
Tanitary 21, following a stroke, was
held Wednesday afternoon at his
home, lot 22, concession 2, Blenheim.
1V1r. McKenzie was the youngest son
of the late John and Clarissa Mc-
Kenzie.. He died in his 59th year. He
leaves to mourn his loss one brother.
John, of Seaforth, and two' sisters,
Rachel and Pearl, at home. The ser -
vire was in charge of Rev, W. G.
Sha1,5 pastor of the Windfall United
Chris cls Miss Joy Snarling* sang "The
Old Rugged Cross." The hymns sang.
were "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" and
"Rock of Ages-" Miss Jtme Strickler
was accompanist. Beautiful .i'ioral tri-
butes were indicative of esteem and
sympathy. The casket bearers were
Harry' Harper, Rufus Moyer, Arthur,
Wilkins, Percy, William and James
Bennett. Interment was in' Windfsll
cemetery. Among ,those present were
John, Neil and Marjorie McKenzie
and Mr. and Mrs, Holland; all of Sea -
forth. Other frienicls present were
,frons London, Woodstock; Chester-'
field, Dr'unrbo anal surrounding dis
HOSPITAL AID
The Women's Hospiptal held a
very successful bridge at the
Nurses' Residence on Wednesday
afternoon,
The Women's Hots ital Aid to the
Scott Memorial hospital will hold
their next meeting on Wed,, Feb,
6th, at 2.30, at the Nurses' Resid-
ence.
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