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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1946-02-28, Page 1The Seaf HURON COUNTY'S rth NeK:{ � ls LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SEE`RIES, VOL. 69, No. 9 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 19946 SCOTT MEMORIAL HOSPI- TAL ANNOUNCES,CHANGES, Neighboring Townships To se Rep- resented on Hospital Board At a•vecent meeting of the Board' of Directors of Scott Memorial Hos- pital, steps were. taken to reorganize .the method of governing the Hospital affairs in accordance with the provi- sions of new by-laws suggested by the Ontario Department of Health and proposed to be enacted by the Board. :Under the new system, the surround- ing Townships of Tueltersmith, Me= Kiliop, Hullett and Hibbert, which are all served by the Hospital, will be represented on the Board. In order to put such a system in operation, the Councils of these municipalities are now each being requested to appoint a resident of the township to sit on the Board. A permanent •system of. a.ppohning such representatives will be announced at a later date. The town of Seaforth is not being asked to name a. -re -presentative at this time as two members of the Town Council are now hospital directors: It is to be hoped that the system beiug inaugur- ated will serve tete desired purpose of stimulating.- interest in hospital' af- fairs throughout the district. TUCKERSMITH The Tuekersmith Ladies Club will hold .their regular monthly meeting on 'Wednesday, March 6, at the home of Mrs. Wm. Pepper. COAL • & COKE E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister 11 a.m. Every Soul Is Infinitely Sacred.` 2:30 p.m., Sunday School. 7 p.m, "The Still Sad Music of Humanity." Thurs. 7:45 p.m., Prayer Service. Welcome to these services Anglican March 8rd. Qtiinquagesima St. Thomas', Seaforth: 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Holy Communion. 7 p.m., Evening Prayer. St. Mary's, Dublin: 2:80 Sunday School 3: Church Service Mar: 6th Ash Wednesday St. Thomas', Seaforth: 8 p.nr. First Lenten week -night service. Rectors Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B,A, Egmondville United. Church Rev. A, W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D.,. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Communion Service, "The Cleansing Power of Christ." 7 p.m., "Divine help for the Distressed." Preparatory Service, Friday, March 1st, at 8 p.m., "Betraying the Son of Man". MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District . Mini- sterial Association will hold its reg- ular meeting on Monday, March 11, at 2' ' theM f First Press p,m.an apse o yrs byterian Church. The paper will be presented by the Rev. Gordon Hazel- wood' of Walton. GRANDDAUGHTER MARRIED Miss June Myilene Webster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Webster of Detroit, - Mich.,. grand- daughter of Mr, and:Mrs. Fred Reeves, Seaforth, was united in marriage to Mr. Jack Ternary of the. U.S. Navy,, in Ohio, on January 27, 1946. MRS. GEORGE'' COOPER The death occurred in Clinton Public hospital Thursday night Feb. 21, of Mrs, George Cooper, in her 67th year. Mrs Cooper, the former Lena Elizabeth.Tiouse, was born in Clinton Feb. 13, 1880; the daughter of the late Luke Trouse. As a young woman she married George Edward Cooper who predeceased her Feb. 17, 1936. Following their marriage they lived for a short period. in Woodstock and then_returned; to Clinton. Death came very suddenly: following a stroke. Mrs.. Cooper was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion. In religion she was a Methodist, later United Church, being a member of Wesley - Willis United Church. Surviving to mourn their loss one two sons, Earl and Cecil, both of Toronto; two daughters, Mrs. Percy Hitchin, Tor- onto, and Mrs. Baden Powell, aEg-- mondval e; also six grandchildren. Surviving also, are one brother, Lewis Trouse, Woodstock, and , one sister, Mrs. Fred Livermore, Grin- ton..The funeral service was held ori Sunday afternoon ' at: .2:30. Rev Andrew Lane' officiating. The pall- bearers three nephews, Percy, ..Clar . ence and Norman'. Livermore, and Frank Dixon, Bert GIiiddon and Rob- ert Carter. Interment in . Clinton cemetery. HOG PRODUCERS NAME • iW. V. ROY, SEC.-TREAS. RED CROSS • 1 The County Hog Committee held MEMBERSHIP DRIVE a meeting•in the Agricultural Board March 1st to March 9th Rooms, Clinton, on Tuesday,: Febru- ary 19th, at 1:80. .A. good repre- sentation from the County was pre- Dear Friends;, sent. The following townships were �-lhis letter is to ask you to be- not represented by their Directors, come a MemberRed the.Canadian ed Howick, East Wawenosh, West Wa- Cross for the year '1946. wanosh, MaKiliop and Stanley, Y For six ears of war, your Mem- ChairmanWm, Turnbull of Grey Township, of Huron `County Hog hershiP and that of every sixth Gan - Committee was in the chair. adian citizen gave yourRed Cross Minutes of last.meeting ' were read -the strength to do those things, for our Armed Forces, our Prisoners -of - and adopted by motion of „L. G. Bryce and Earl McDonald. war, and for Civilian war sufferers A motion by Chas. Coultes and throughout the woild,` which, many L. G. Bryee was carried, that secre- ,times, meant the difference between tary organnze an educational tour life and death, and always, brought of Whyte Packing Plant, Stratford, comfort and mercy where and when it was most needed. The .townships of Howick, Turnber- ry, Ashfield, East and. West Wawa- We ask you, through ,your Mem- nosh, Grey, Morris, and Colborne to bership, to keep your Red Cross tour on March 21st, and hold their tour in peace as in war for the the remaining townships of Huron continuing benefit of our Canadian . on March 22nd. W. S. McMullen of people. the Dominion Livestock Branch, will Where your Membership helped be on hand to conduct the tour. This to save lives in war -it can save should prove a splendid opportunity dives in peace, through the new for farmers of Huron County . to Blood Transfusion Service, through gain first hand knowledge in 700- the Outpost Hospitals on our isolated cessing, grading', and diseases of. frontiers. It can bring mercy and hogs. Amy farmer desirous of nak- comfort to our gallant and disabled ing this trip should get in touch fun- veterans, to our crippled children, mediately with his- township Feder- It can bring health, -happiness and •ttion Secretary or township hog relief to our people generally director as accommodation. will be through the Society's many other' limited. humanitarian seevices. A director from each township it is not proposed to conduct t canvass for funds this was asked to attend the Annual year -but meeting 02 the Ontario Hog Pro- theie is a vital neecl for a largeand ducers Association, which will be virile membership in order to do for held at the Royal York Hotel, Tor- our own people in Peace what we were privileged to do for the onto,. on Friday, March lst, at 10 in in a.m. sharp. war. Provision has been made . for a And we can -do it with your help, luncheon at 12:30' noon,at which is Join the Red Cross for 1946. Fee, expected the Honourable Janes G. 0110 Dollar or more. Gardiner, Dominion Minister 'of Yours sincerely, Agriculture, and the Honourable T. MRS. E. CLOSE L. Kennedy, as guest speakers. President of. the Branch Huron County is entitled to 15 EGMONDVILLE PLAY IS voting delegates, at this meeting, WELL RECEIVED, and it is hoped that each township • will be represented. The County Hog Committee are arranging: ' ex- The play, "Uncle Test Perkins," peruses of voting delegates. was greeted by an enthusiastic aucli- In view of the'favourable vote onmice Friday night when it was pre - the Hog Marketing scheme, and the Retired iii Cardno's` hall by Egmond- fact, it will soon be' .brought into vine Young People under the spousal, effect, this will he an exceedingly ship of the Red Cross, 1 important meeting, Mrs. Close, in her usual capable It was moved by Russell Bolton matinee, gave the of welcome and Henry SSchilbe, that Wm. Turn- and spoke also of the Blood Donors brill, Chas. Coultes and Jim Simp- service -paid the membership drive. I son be. chairmen to arrange trans- The cast of this three -act comedy portation of delegates. was as follows: ,7oshna Perkins, an A motion. by Chas. Coultes and aged farmer. Robt, Wallace; Susan Bert Lobb that W. V. Roy be ap- Galloway. his Niece, Shirley Love; pointed as official secretary-treas- IOssie. Todd, his housekeeper, Betty oyer of County Hog Producers Moore; Ebenezer Randall, financier Association was passed unanimously. and postmaster, .tack Royce; Seth, 'Fliggins, RFD., Warden Haney; Mar- tha Sniffirts, a product .01 the village,' Thelma Forbes; Marvin Duncan. a journalist, Douglas Love; Miss Goldie, a tourist, Anna Watson; Walter Per- kins, Joshua's son, Jack Patrick. Between acts the .audience was well entertained by two young sing-, ers, Alice Watson who sang two pat-' riotic songs, and Eoa Lillico dressed • in' the kilts, who sang two Scottish numbers. REBEKAH LODGE .HOLDS EUCHRE PARTY t A very enjoyable evening was spent Monday, Feb. 25th at the Rebekah Lodge rooms when mem- bers and friends filled 22 tables at progressive euchre. Prize winners being: Ladies most games, Miss Jean. McLean; one hands, Mrs. Rae Holmes; consolation, Mrs. Jas. F. Scott. Men's most games, Mr. Chas. Wasman; lone hands, Mr. Hiram Shannon; consolation, Mr. Jack Stevens. A delicious lunch was en- joyed by all after which everyc .a. directors meeting . of Huron County Federation of Agriculture will be held in the Agricultural Board rooms, Clinton, on Wednes- lay, March Gth at 1:30 tam. RED CROSS NOTES There will be an Executive meeting of the Red Cross in the Library Fri- day, March 1, at the usual hour:- The om•. • The. Red Cross work rooms will not be open Friday. March 8, on account al it being the Day of Prayer; instead the u0ual Friday work will be done oil Thursday, March 7: The Seaforth Branch would like to express their appt'eciation to. the Eg- niondville Young People who so will- ingly repeated their play 'ender the Red Cross sponsorship. The Quilting Committee were pleas- ed to have more outliers last Friday and are looping Forward to successful quilling days in Marais, MAE LANE AUXILIARY The February meeting of the Mae Lane Aux. of Northside United Church was held- on Tuesday even- ing in the basement of the church.' Mrs. R. Savauge, lst vice pres., op- ened the meeting by reading a poem 'and Mrs. Bechely led in prayer. Mrs 'Beverly Christie, pres. then wel- comed the members and visitors, Mrs. Geo, Johnston, Sec. read the minutes of the January meeting. Business was discussed and reports were given by the various secretar- ies followed by' the roll call. Miss Mary Pryce, Capt. of circle 2, took the chair and opened this part of the - meeting by - -singing hymn 'lllest are 'the pure in heant.�. Mrs, .A. Westcott led. in prayer'• and the scripture, • Psalm XLVI was read re- sponsively.' Miss Lois Whitney .fa- voured with a solo "Homing" an- ' "on the piano by Miss Winnie - Savauge and was much en- joyed. The subject "Diseases com- mon to the populace of Africa" was taken by Miss Winnie Savauge in which she outlined the life of the average Missionary Doctor: The meeting closed by singing "Breathe on me breath of God" and by - re- peating the ntizpah benediction in unison. HULLETT - heith Hessehvood returned from Loddon Monday after getting his . honorable discharge from the army, Welcome Home Friends and neighbors gathered at the Home of Mr. and Mrs, Wesley Hoggart on Thursday evening to wel- .come home Ivan, who rei:ui'ned from -overseas on :the Queen -Elizabeth. Jyau has been in service 315 years, having been in action in Sicily end Italy, later to Germany and Holland, w'ith the lst Oche Armored Bde. joined in singing "Good save the! King". I. EDMUND MASON Citizens of Goderich were deeply shocked when they learned that J. Edmund Mason of Goderich had died suddenly in Toronto on Friday af- ternoon while participating in the Ontario Bonspeil. Mr. Mason was a brother of Mus Harvey Mason, Seaforth. He was widely known in Huron county, He was fond of spprts, was an enthusiastic hunter, an active member of the Goderich Bowling Club, and a keen curler. He. was 0 member of the Ontario Bird Doe Association, and deeply inter- ested in boys' sports and work. He was a faithful - member of Knox Presbyterian Church and of the God - elicit Lions Club. Mr. Mason was born in Hullett township, a son of the late Ben and Harriet Manning Mason. Ile entered the employ of the Bank of - Hamilton, later the Bank of Commerce, at Blyth, and later served the -bank in British Co- lumbia, Winnipeg, and Manitou, Man. He retired to Goderich in 1930 and had since resided there, acting 1 Os the distributor for motor ears. Surviving are hit wife, formerly Miss Bessie Taylor, of Blyth: a daughter, Miss Margaret, a teacher on the staff of the Goderich Public schools; a son, Donald, who since his dis- I charge frcm;the 11.C.A.F. has been associated With his father; and a' brother, Harvey, ey, of Seaforth. The funeral serrlee was'held ;from the residence, Market -st., Goderich, at 2:00 p.m., Mondays Rev. Richard Stewart, of IC.liox Presbyterian Church; officiating. Interment' in Maitland cemetery., INDUSTRIAL HOCKEY. HONORS ARE EVEN HOCKEY y The Seaforth Industrial Hockey INGERSOLL 4, SEAFORTH 3. League finals sv un,g into action last Corin from behind to. score week, with the two finalists Bosh- three unc allen ed c ma's. and Duncan's drawing one g goals in the third apiece. The ' first game, on Thursdayperiod, Ingersoll Hellcats defeated night, was strictly a one-sided af- 'Seaforth Bosharts 4-2 in a sudden Ian, with Boshart's in complete con- death game at the Classic City arena Sea - teen, with a final score of 12-8. The •11Tonday night. At the same time Sea- second game, held Saturday even ; forth was eliminated from the inter- ing painted' a more rosy picture for mediate 0.11.A. -playoff spot and the Dunr.'an camp, as they skated off Ingersoll moved up into a tie, with the ice with a 9-6 credit. Minus 'their•; Tavistock for second piaee. crack centre, Rooster Muir, Duncan's1 Fast, exciting hockey, which entered the second game with the Peached a climax in the wide-open odds against them. But with their Play of the third period, provided manager, Musty :Reid back at the ;Plenty of `ti'ild moments for the hehn,.:the Duncan ship was in good ;more than 1,100 fans who ti'itnessed hands. With 'sone revatnping'of the the game. Only the great net -mind - score 1Dngncan agg egatieit thatt's met a w wasn't tolgbe!fzom reachingoalies ntueh higheed i mark put aside. Although, Boshart's led in during the many scrambles about the first two period, toward the end g of the second pex{od, one could sense that Duncan's '!ware' again regaining that "back to the wall" fight, with which they so capably put out Dub- lin in the semi-finals. The last per- iod found Dunean's in complete con- trol as they worried O'Shea in the Boshart's nets until the flood of rub- ber made hien dizzy, so dizzy that five goals were pushed past him to give Duncan's a victory they won on their own fight and sheer determina- tion. Saturday night will find these two fighting teams in their final chance for the championship. All who like their hockey appetite whet- ted by a game of fight and neer-to- die spirit, should not miss this:battle of two chanipionship:teains. work of Hesse in goal. Everything Summa y of the first game : was peppered at him during numer- First Period: ous scrambles about the net but he 3:02-Boshart's, A. Hildebrand managed to keep the disc out. Good_ 5:55-Boshart's, R. McFadden row- on a pass from F..Sills scored 18:47-Boshart's, R. McFadden. the only goal of the period. Penalties, none • 'Two more goals, both by Mead- den, Second Period: den, appeared almost to put the 2513; - Boshart's, McFadden game in the bag for Seaforth before (Kentied) the halfway mark in the second per- 27:00-Duncan's, A, MacLean iod. However, Evon on a pass from 27.20,. Boshart's, McFadden. Jordon at the 18:25 mark brought 34:47-Boshart's, McFadden Ingersoll into the picture. A picture Penalties -Kennedy, MacLean goal was that scored by McFadden Third Period at the 9:55 nark from a face-off in 4:2:3$-Boshart's, McFadden the Ingersoll section of the ice. GO- 42:58-Duncan's, A. MacLean bert was completely beaten 'by the 47:24-Boshart's, Kennedy shot, fired from a short distance in- 47:54-Duncan's, Nicholson side the blue line. This was scored 50':35-Boshart's, McFadden centime' en Pape Four 54:01--Boshart's, Hildebrand 54 :65-Boshart's, Hildebrand 55:04-Boshart's, McFadden Penalties -Muir, Kennedy Referee -Holmes, Hubert. Second Game Summary First Period 10:43-•Boshart's, McFadden 10:53-Boshart's, Hildebrand 11:15--•Duncan's, Flannery 12:05-Duncan's, MacLean 17 25--Boshart's, McFadden Penalties, none Second Period 21:05-Boshart's, E. Doig 80:33-Boshart's, Hildebrand ('arils and dancing were the main fon- 83.:45-Duncan's, Messenger tnre of the avenin, after which a 33:24-Duncan's, Messenger delicious lunch was served. The ad - Penalties -Kennedy McFadden dress was its follows: Penalties -Kennedy 2, Nicholson, Dear Ruth and Leo. Getting n1irr- McFaddenl L, Boshart. i'ied is a very important time in Third Period everyone's life. It's also a. very puppy 48:37-Duncan's, Messenger time and calls for a celebr•ntion. We 50 :48-Duncan's, MacLean , are here to help make this a night 58:15-Duncan's, Nicholson you'Il remember the nest of your 56:23-Duncan's, MacLean Ores. We want to congratulate you 59:05-Duncan's, E. Doig and wish you an the happiness In the Referee, A. Hubert. i•wor15. 11e hope you'll have a long Line-up: and happy married life and when you BOS'HART'S-Goal, O'Shea; de -celebrate your golden wedding anniv- fence, Cameron, Albrecht, Kruse; 010111y we'd like to be there and have centre, R. McFadden; wings, Hilde- another night of dancing and good brand, Kennedy; alternates,.D. Mac- cheer. Good luck always. Your Lean, E. McIver, Louis Boshart, Friends. Enos Boshart. DUNCAN'S-Goal, J, Moir; de- • HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Anexciting' • c icholson D. Doi entretune of b fence, J. N g basket ball took Doig;o Muir, K. Doig; wings, Messenger, place at the I31gh School on Wednes• Roddy Doig; alternates, J. Flannery, clay when the schen] team defeated Roy Marc, A. MacLean, J. Brown, the ex -grads 311.30: Litre ups: School Team -- Centre, Stewart; left wing, Knight; right wing, Beat• the nets. Although sticks were car- ried fairly high all evening only two • players were hurt. Burford of Ing- ersoll was half -carried to the dress- ing room halfway through the second period when he had crashed into the boards after rushing to save a ' "sure" goal by McFadden. However, 11e returned to the ice in the third period and continued one of the best players on the team. Goalie Hesse of Seaforth suffered a badly cut mouth towards the end of the second period during a scramble about the net, but also'returnecl after repairs were made. - Leaving the ice at the close of the first period Seaforth led 1-0 and sa much of this was due to the stellar c , 1 a year BRIDE AND GROOM HONORED BY FRIENDS i About seventy -lire friends and neighbors gathered at the hone, of Mr, and Mrs 3alne1 Johnson on Sat- melay evening in honor of their son Mr. Leo Johnson. whose marriage to Miss Ruth Nigh, daughter of Mr. and l•Irs. Patrick Nigh. took place on Monday of this week. The young couple were presented with a Purse of money by Mt', Jack Ruston Jr. and lir. William Hart. read the address - HOGGART-FORBES A. pretty wedding at Binning Pork,tie; guards. Smith, Wilson; subs., West Church, Glasgow, Scotland, tools' Renderson. place when Rev. Mangles milted in Ex -Grads '- centre, ffitcle.brundt: marriage Helen Forbes, eldest dough-� igfl't ruing, Meeker; lei's wring, Love; ter of Mr, and Mrs:' Joseph Forbes, to ds, Melver, Pullman; sub. Wigg. Ivan 910330rt, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hoggart, Clinton. Ont. I BAYPIELD_ The bride given away by iter, father looked charming in long white dress ( There svgs no .service in Knox with full train and carried a bouquet Presbyterian Church -on Sunday last. of carnations. The bridesmaid, her Rev, Dr. Lane, pastor, having a cold condi- only sister Janet, wore long (loess oc and the roads were . ie poor concli- pale pink and carried a bouquet of tion, carnations. The groonl:sme i Syne A. J'. Mrs. Brown of Goderich- visited Whyte. Following the .ceremony the her cousins, the Misses' Sterling, last wedding dinner was served at the week. Angus Reception Hall. The coupleLAC. F. Weston, who has been left on a honeymoon to 1)unbttr 0011 serving in the R.C.A.F. for the last Edinburgh. Cables of congratulations three nears was in Ottawa last week were sent From Clinton and Seaforth. and received his honorable discharge. hlr. H. Darrow who has been ill DUBLIN for several days was taken to Clinton Hospital on Sunday. His many Mr. and Mrs. David McConnell friends ]lope he will soon be well and and Terry Flannery, in London. able to return home soon. Master C. Castle had the misfor- tune to fall and break his arm. There will be g pan cake - social sponsored by. the Library Board, on Tuesday, Mar. 5 held at the Ritz Hotel, Mrs. Bailey's house. Mr. Geo., and Percy Weston spent rve homes. last weep in Detroit visiting; 1ela- Hneis Pugh, in 0rillia. t.ives. Ld Baker and Earl Nagle, in Idol- Mr. and firs. Flinch of Stratford, stern. have purchased the'Meirwell proper- Fred Eckert returned home after tv at the bridge olid moved bis fur - spending the past two nlon1N1s with initure here last wcele, • They expect his daughter in Detroit: to run the restueant .and also build ' Mrs. Darn Williains has; 'returned cabins for rent.' . home from, Miami, Florida. I There' wag a dance held in the. Dan R. Williams who has spent Town Hall on Friday last to raise the past two years in the South Pa, honey to build a tennis court. It ' cilia War Zone with the U.S. Nary, was web attended and the . young is home en furlough. people are to be congratulated. James Shea in Toronto, attending a !hockey genie. Miss Kathleen Burns, Stratford, with her -Parents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Burns. Marie Evans, Cecelia Eckert, Mar- ian and Pat Rale, at their respect- L - rdre i u> ' N a' 1 GOVERNMENT PURCHASE TAX EXTRA SHOP AT fit i A U6JE IT PAYS Phone 194 Res. 10 CONSTANCE Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson visit- ed in Chatham one day Iast week with Mr. and Mrs. Jolie Busbee and Mrs. Robt, Lawson, A very successful social es -ening was held in basement of the Church on I''riday night. A Bible was pre- sented to Kelso Adams by the Sun- day Scheel officers in appreciation for his overseas services, There was a short program and progressive crokinole, then lunch was served by members of the W. A. Miss Frances Downey spent Sat- urday in London. Mr, Ren Betties returned bonne oT Sunday after serving with the Amer- ican Army in Manila for several months, Mr, Leo Stephenson was in Kitch- ener on business, on Friday, .• Mr, Wm, Dal and Mr, Wrn. Jew- itt are in Toronto on business, with the Township Council, The Farm Forum was held at Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Taylor's home on Monday evening, _Miss Viola Fraser of Clinton le spending a few days visiting Mr, and Mrs, Ilarvey Taylor. - - P.epert of Red Cross work one by Constance Unit, in 1945. Children's combinations, 20 suits, bedsocks, 04, ladies nighties, 11, pinafore skirts, 1, pillow cases, 1 pr„ boys coats, 7, panties, 19 pair, dia- pere 1 20 pyjamas, 71 pair, ladies dresses, 2, 90 quilt tops donated, 2 quilts, all donated, boys suits icoats and pants) 19 complete, boys' pants 4 pair, girls' tuitions -ear shirts, 11, boys' underwear shirts, 22, handker- chiefs, 57, layettes 2, little boys' sunt. cults 5_ plain socks, 72 pair, _ turtle neck sweaters, 3, round neck sweaters, 1, sleeveless sweater. 2, girls' red sweaters, 4 soakers 14 pr., ribbed helmets, 7, khaki gloves, film, girls' long 1•ed stockings, 1po., boys' bblue stockings, 7 pair, toe --caps (plaster casts) 7. McKILLOP The Feb, meeting of the W.M.S. and W.A. of Duff's Church, McKil- lop, was held at .the home of Mrs. Ivy Henderson, on Thursday after- noon, Feb. 21, with a good attend- ance. Mrs. Gordon MacKenzie pre- sided, in the absence of the W.M.S. President, Mrs, Patton, and airs, R. N. Dorrimce was pianist. The meet- ing opened with the call to worship, followed by 1lytttn 21. Psalm 754 was then read by Mrs. MacKenzie. The roll call wa.s answered by repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. During the business period it was decided to Hold a tea on March 8, the Day of. Prayer, at the bonne of Mrs. R, N. . Doerance. The Christian Stewardship ' report was given by MIS, Wan, Shan- non and the Temperance report by Mrs. C. R. ilenderson. The study book on Africa was taken by Mrs. Chester Henderson. Pryer- mere read by Mrs. ivy Henderson, Mrs. . James Kerr and' 11Trs, R. N. Scott, and the meeting closed by singing hymn 568• Lunch was served and 's social half hour spent. 4 4 1