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The Seaforth News, 1946-05-30, Page 1H U ort RON COUNTY'S LEADING N EW SPARER WHOLE 'SERIES, VOL. 69, No. 22 SIr,1FOIP'PH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 80, 1946 Si a year WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MR. AND MRS. J. KNIGHT Two highly respected residents of Seafostli, Mr. and Mrs. John Knight. marked their wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 25th. Mr. Knight also observed his 80th ^birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Knight were married in Mitchell on May 25, 1898, by the Rev. J. W, Holmes. They have since been residents here continuously. Both are in good health. Mr. Knight, still hale and hearty, works for Dr. McMaster. Mrs. Knight was former- ly Miss Rhoda Baker, daughter of the late Thomas Baker. They have a familyof seven sons and one daugh- ter: Horace,at the Nile; Norman and Carl, Seaforth; Leslie and Cecil, Kitchener Alvin, Hamilton; Frank, Toronto; Florence '(Mrs. J. F. Ritchie) Seaforth. Some of the mem- bers of the family were home for the celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Knight were presented with a nice radio and money, ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jordan wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Mary Margaret to Michael Francis Coyne, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Coyne of Staffa. The marriage to take place early in June, a purse o f COAL COKE E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "A Prophetic thrust at Sham Religion." 7 p. in., "Stepping up to King- ship. :(Communion Service on June 9th) Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D., 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Faults Injurious to the Christian Life." 7 p.m., "Temptation." Anglican June 2nd. Sunday After Ascension. St Thomas', Seaforth, 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. Holy Communion. 7 p.m. Evening Prayer. St. Marys, Dublin 3 p.m. Church Service. Preacher at all services for the day: Rev. Canon R. W. James, L.Th., of Kirkton. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m., The Sunday School. 11 a.m., Public Worship; The Sac- rament of the Lord's Supper. 7 p.m., Public Worship: The Minister will preach. Friday evening at 8: Preparatory Serviee in the Church. All members are reminded of their duty to be present. BRODHAGEN Mr. and Mrs. Alf Dykeman of Port Credit with Mr. and Sirs. Henry Kleber and other relatives. Miss Lydia Ruerengesser of Lon- don with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Queren- gesser and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Whitfield, Margaret and Linda Jean of St, Catherines called on Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sholdice. Mr. and Mrs. George Wesenberg, Larry, Joseph and Merl of near Cranbrook with Mr. and Mrs. Wil- fred Ahrens., Mr. Chas. Siefert called on Mr. and Mrs, J. G. Hinz on Wednesday. The Sunday School teachers of St. Peters Lutheran 'Church attended the S.S. Convention at 'Philipsburg on Sunday. Those attending the Scouts Day at• St. Marys on Victoria Day were, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rock, Betty Gwen, Joanne and Jane, Mr. Aug., Scher - berth and Rose, Glenn Miller, . Cal- vin Diegel. Lloyd Pfiefer, Mr. Nor- man Bennewies and Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Voch and' Erma, Donald , Alwens, Mr, Jack Gummon, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mogk and Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sholdice, Gary and Warren. A number of children in the vil- lage have the measles. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Staudt and Warren, of Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Querengesser. j Mr. Russell Sholdice underwent' an operation for appendicitis on Monday, in Stratford General Hos- pital. SILVER JUBiL€E OF DUBLIN PASTOR< Blue skies smiled benignly on Thursday for the silver jubilee of Rev. J. B. Ffoulkes, J.C.D. in the priesthood. He was ordained in 1921 in St. Peter's Cathedral, London, by Bishop M. F. Fallon. He was sent to Rome for post -graduate studies re- ceiving his' Degree. as Doctor of Canon Law= in 1923, after which he returned to London and was a mem- ber of the staff of St. Peter's Sem- inary until 1934 when he was as- signed to St. Patrick's Parish, Dub- lin. Solemn high mass of thanksgiving was celebrated on Thursday morn- ing, with Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes as cele- brant, Rev. F. J. McDonald of Clin- ton, Deacon, and Rev. W. Simpson, St. Peter's Seminary. London, as sub -deacon. Other •clergy present in the sanctuary were: Rev. T. P. Hussey, Seaforth; Rev. F. J. 0'- Drowski and Rev. F. J. Bricklin, St. Columban, Rev. E. Weber, Kinkora; Rev. W. T. Corcoran, Stratford; Rev. E. Veidenheimer, Logan. The- guest speaker was Rt. Rev. A. P. Mahony, vicar general of the Diocese of London, who also preach- ed the sermon at the first solemn Mass of Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes in May 1921. Choosing as his text: "It is not you who have chosen me, but 1 who have ,chosen you." Monsignor Mahoney gave an inspiring address on the sacrifice of the Mass which is a continual perpetuation of the sac- rifice of Christ on the Bross. The choir was under the direction of Mother Francis -'Clare. Dinner was served at the Rectory to the visiting clergy. A social evening was held in the parish hall which was attended by all the members .of the parish. An excellent program of choruses, re- citations and characteristic dances was given by the pupils of the Continuation School. Presentation of gifts of silver was made by the Separate School pupils. the Continuation School stu- dents, members of the Sodality, and the Altar Society, and an address was read by Gerald Holland on be- half of the Holy Name Society and • a purse of money was presented. by Joseph Carpenter and John V. Flynn.' Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes expressed his deep gratitude for all the gifts and his appreciation of being pastor of Dub-., lin parish. Lunch was served by the Altar Society and a social hour of danc- ing followed, music being supplied by the Blackie Denomme Orchestra, Zurich. The members of SL.Patniek's So- dality held their annual May crown- ing ceremony on Sunday night when they paid a glorious tribute to their patroness, Mary, the Mother of God. The beautiful shrine banked with springtime flowers was centred by a statue of the Blessed Virgin whicii was crowned with a wreath of flow- ers by the President, Miss Katherine O'Rourke. The procession from the Rectory lawn was composed of the pastor, Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes with the altar -boys followed by the Sodalists, gowned in white with flowing veils and crowning wreaths, Miss Kathar- ine. Jordan carrying the Banner. The pastor, Dr. Ffoulkes, address- ed the members and candidates who were received into the Sodality Bur - 1 ing the service. Choosing his text from the Canticle of the Magnificat: "All nations shall call her blessed," He enumerated the wonderful quali- ties and perfections of the Mother of God, and exhorted the •Sodalists to imitate her virtues of humility and purity and kindness to all. Dur- ing the se`rviee, eight candidates were received by the Spiritual direct- or, Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes, Following their act of consecra- tion fb Mary, they were presented with the medals of the Sodality. Those received were: Teresa Givlin, Rita Givlin; Teresa Kistner, Dorothy Kistner. Bridget Costello, Barbara Holland, Teresa McLoughlin and Rose Mary Woods. The service was concluded by Bene- diction of the -Blessed Sacrament by Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes with the Sodalists singing the hymns. WINTHROP The W.M,S. and W.A. of Caven, Winthrop, are holding their annual bazaar on Wed., June 5th, in the church, when they will entertain three neighboring societies, Con- stance. Burns and Bethel. Mrs, J. Thompson of Seaforth, will be the guest speaker. A cordial invitation MAE LANE AUXILIARY The Mae Lane Auxiliary of North- side United Church met on Tuesday evening May 28th at 8 o'clock. Mrs, Ross Savauge, 1st vice -pies. opened iilie meeting by reading a poem. After singing "Happy the home when God is there" 1V rs. Grace Hosgarth led in prayer. Mrs. Geo. Johnston, sec., read the minutes of the April meeting. Interesting reports of the Huron Presbytery meeting held in Winghanaecently, were given by Mrs. N. Knight and Mrs. Geo. John- ston. Mrs. J. M. Scott, convenor of Circle 1, then took charge. "Christ= ian seek not yet repose" was sung and Mrs. E. Goudie led in prayer. Mrs. Hugh Thompson read a poem. "Mother's Prayer", A duet by Misses Ruth Cluff and Maxine Lawrence, and was much enjoyed, The topic. "Mother and the home" was ably given by Mrs. Helmer Snell, The meeting closed by singing "Faith of our Fathers" and bv.repeating the Mizpah Benediction. MINISTERIAL. ASSOCIATION The Seaforth-District Ministerial ,Association will hold its last meet- i ing of the season on Monday, June 3 at the United Church` Manse. Wal - ST. COLUMBAN GAME . THURSDAY NIGHT . Football Schedule Arranged For Five Teams The Huron Football Association has five teams on its schedule, which was drawn up Monday at Seaforth. Teams are Brussels, Ethel, St. Col. nmban, Seaforth and Walton. The first football game of the season will be played at St. Columban Thursday evening, meeting Brussels. May 80 -Brussels at St. Columban. June 5, Seaforth at, Brussels. June 7, Ethel at St. Columban. June 10, Brussels at Walton. June 12, Seaforth at Ethel. June 14, St. Columban at Brussels. June 17, Brussels at Ethel. June 17, Walton at St. Columban. June 21, Ethel at Brussels. June 21, Walton at Seaforth. June 24, Walton at Ethel. June 24, Seaforth at St. Columban June 26, Walton at Brussels. June 28, St. Columban at Seaforth. July 1, Brussels at Seaforth. July 5, St. Columban at Walton. July 5, Ethel at Seaforth. July 8, St. Columban at Ethel. July 10, Seaforth at Walton.' duly 13, Ethel at Walton. Semi -Finals: Four team play off - First and third teams; second and fourth teams. Dates of semi-finals will be set when schedule is completed. SOFTBALL SCHEDULE FOR THIS DISTRICT • The Western Ontario Softball sche-I dule for #3 District was arranged at Sebringville on Monday evening: May 31 -Dublin at Seaforth. Julie 3, Sebringville at Dublin. June 7, Seaforth at Dublin. June 7, St. Marys (Studebaker) at Sebringville. June 11, Seaforth at Sebringville. June 13, Sebringville at Seaforth. June 14, St. Marys (Vos Amis) at Dublin. June 17, Sebringville at Seaforth. June 19, Sebringville at Dublin. June 21, St. Marys (Vas Amis) at 'Seaforth, June 25, Seaforth at Sebringville. June 27, Dublin at Seaforth. July 3, Dublin at Sebringville. July 5, Seaforth at Dublin. July 8, Dublin at Sebringville. SOFTBALL OPENER HERE FRIDAY NIGHT Softball opens •in Seaforth on Fri- day night when Dublin meets the local stalwarts at the Lions Park at 7.15 daylight time. Both teams have been getting in plenty of practise and a good game is expected. Seaforth boys are managed this year by Coun- cillor Archie Hubert, the probable team being: Battery, Hubert, catch- ing, Bill O'Shea, pitching; 1st base, Bill Smith; 2nd base, Neil Beattie; shortstop, Aliie Hildebrand; Ord base, Charlie Case; centre field, Don Snaith; right field, Red Bannon; left field, Farmer McFadden, WOODPECKER AT WORK Residents near the intersection of James and Ann streets, in recent days, have been attracted by the loud rat -tat -tatting of 0 woodpecker. The noise continues at long intervals, day after day. This persistent downy woodpecker has evidently chosen one of the very solid hydro poles to work on, and so far does not seem to be making much headway. • CONSTANCE Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hoggarth and Jane of Wallaceburg visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Britton over the weekend. Mr. Wilfred Buchanan of London spent Sunday with Mr.' and Mrs. Al- fred Buchanan. Miss Francis Downey spent 'the weekend- with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Downey at Tiverton. Miss Doris Lawson of Toronto spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Law- son. Mr. Donald Stephenson of Ajax spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stephen- son. Mrs. Wm. Britton visited with her sisters in Forest, on Friday. CROMARTY Lindsay McKellar at his home here; Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCaughy and son Harry, with Mr, and Mrs. Duncan McKellar; Frank Stagg with Mr, and Mrs. Albert Norris and Nor-' vat, Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. Len l Houghton and Frankie and Ross' Houghton at Mildmay; neighbors of Duncan McKellar met at his home on Saturday evening to extend birthday greetings to hint and the evening was spent in playing euchre, with lunch served by Mrs. D. McKellar and Mrs. E. Macbonald; Miss Doris Rose, London, with Miss Marjorie Parker; .Mrs. Davis, Ingersoll, with her daughter, Mts. Ott Walker. BLAKE The Blake Church are holding their seventy-fifth anniversary on Jute 2, at 2.30 p.m. Rev, 11. V. Workman of Seaforth will be the special speaker. Mrs, J. W. Bonthron, Hensall, will be soloist, and Mrs. Milton Oesoh and the choir of the Evangelical Church, Zurich, will provide the' singing. All are welcome to attend this service, Miss J. Johnston of Zurich visited her, cousin Miss M. Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Manson and The - late R. J. Scott, prominent Belgrave farmer, who passed away last week in Toronto. FIRST BAND CONCERT SUNDAY EVENING The Sunday evening band concerts, which have been so popular in past years, will begin on Sunday evening next, June 2nd, continuing during the summer. The members of the band havo been practising faithfully during the winter, under the leadership of Bandmaster D. H. Close, and are looking forward to a successful sum- mer season. Permission has been received by the band from the town council to take up a collection at these concerts, the money to be used for buying new uniforms. The new uniform will be a summer uniform, to be used for the Sunday concerts and other informal . oc- casions, and will consist of blue trou- sers with gold stripe, and a white shirt; to be worn with the Glengarry bonnet of the present Highland uni- form, as the kilts will continue to be the official uniform of the band. JUNIOR FARMER JUDGING COMPETITION On Saturday, June 15th, the Huron County Livestock Judging Competition will be held at Clinton. Registration will take place at 8:30 a.m., ,E,D.S.T., and judging will com- mence at 9:00 a.m, The competition is, open to all young men between the ages of 12 and 26, who have not completed two years or more at an Agricultural, School or College. All entries will be divided into three sections according to age and previous experience. There are valuable cash prizes in all classes and a special Challenge Prize donated by Clinton Lion's Club for the high township team. This competition, the first of its kind that bas been held in the Coun- ty since 1941, is being sponsored by the Huron Federation of Agricul- ture, so it is to be hoped there will be a large number taking part and make the competition a successful one. MISS M. LOVE, ATWOOD, NAMED COUNTY NURSE The health and hospital committee of Huron County Council has engaged Miss Mary Love, Atwood, as nurse on the County Health Nursing Service, She is at present with the Public Health Department at Hamilton, and will assume her duties in Huron on August 1. The county scheme will then have a staff of four. Miss Love is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Love, of Atwood, She was a member of the 1943 graduating class of the Stratford General Hospi- tal and received her certificate of public health nurse at the spring con- vocation at University of Western Ontario in 1945. DUBLIN CONTINUATION SCHOOL WILL REMAIN According to an official statement from the Department of Education pezmission has been granted to Dub- lin Continuation School to continue operating according to its present status. NORTH McKILLOP Mr, and Mrs. Fred Glanville and Bernice spent Sunday afternoon visiting with Mrs. Janes McNichol. Mr. and Mrs. John Glanville and family and Miss Donna McCallum were visiting with friends in Lon- don on Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Thornton who has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jo- seph Thornton has returned to her home at No. 2 Monkton. Miss Isabel Thornton, R.N, of Saskatchewan has been calling on her relatives in McKillop and Tuck- ersmith Mr. and Mrs. Steve Glanville and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Regele. Mr. and Mrs. Jas Thornton spent Monday afternoon with ,Mr. and Mrs. John P. Ellacott of Monkton. Mr, and Mrs. Cameron Dennis of North Bay who have been visiting with their sisters+and 'brothers have returned to their home. Miss Arbutus Smith of. Atwood is extended to all the ladies of each ton. at 2 p.m. The Rev. Hugh Wilson son, of Toronto, visited his mother, spent the weekend with her parents. "'Society. I will present the paper. Mrs. M. Manson, I Mr. and Mrs. Joseph ,Smith. WEEK'S .MISSION SERVICES AT "ST. JAMES' CHURCH A week of mission services opens in St. James' Church, Seaforth, on Sunday moaning, June 2n1, and will continue throughout the week until Sunday evening, June 9th. It will be conducted by the Redenaptorist Fath- ers, of London, Father MacDonald and Father Kelly, Masses on the Sundays will be at 8.30 and 10.30. Masses dur- ing the week will be announced Sun- day. Evening devotions for the whole week will be at 7.30. R. B. HOLMES ACCEPTS POSITION IN ACTON Mr. R. B. ("Jake") Holmes, who has been superintendent of the waterworks in Seaforth for over eight years, has accepted a position at Acton, Ont., and leaves Sunday to take Aver his new duties as assistant to the superintendent of the Public Utilities Commission there. The Seaforth P.U.C. is advertising this week for applicants for a sue' eessor to Mr. Holmes. BRUCEFIELD On Tuesday afternoon and even- ing Mrs. F. 11. Rathwell entertained in honour of her Mother's birthday, when many friends called to extend their best wishes to Mrs. Elgie. Sh, also received many beautiful cards, flowers and gifts. Mrs. John Chesney of Stratford, was also a guest of honour. During the afternoon Mar- garet Alice, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Elgie. was hap- tised by Rev. Mr. Ferguson. Mrs, Rathwell was assisted by her sisters Mrs. H. S. Hunt, Mrs. J. H. D. Up - shall, Mrs. R. D. Elgie and her daughter, Mrs. D. N. Pentney. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Manerey of Detroit were recent visitors at the home of Mr. W. 'Elliott. Miss Mary Reid who was ill at the home of her brother-in-law, Mr. W. Elliott we are pleased has recovered. in health so that she is able to re- turn to her home in Bayfield, Miss Reid was accompanied with her sister. Mrs. Manerey. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Eyre and two daughters visited with relatives in Ingersoll a few days, the latter' part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. John McIntosh and daughters Jean and Margaret and son David, and Marlene and Peter Haugh of Toronto, spent the 'week end with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Webster McNaugh- ton and son David of Guelph, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Haugh, during the weekend. Miss Tena McNaughton is visit.. ing with her sister, Mrs, W. Haugh. Good congregations were present at the services last Sunday when the Young People's Union held their an- niversary, Rev. G. Hazlewood was the guest speaker. The Young Peo- ple's choir added to the services. They were assisted by Miss L. Whit- ney of Seaforth, also by Mrs. Jas. Burdge. Goderich, and Mrs. Archie Mustard, who sang a beautiful duet. "Love Lifteth Me." The play "The Life of Riley" Mon- day night also was a success, all taking part did well. Miss M. Mc- Queen gave a piano solo between the first and second acts and be- tween the second and third acts we were favored with a vocal trio, viz Ross Dining, Stewart McBride and Walter McEwen. Mrs. R. Campbell of Seaforth has been engaged to teach at S.S. No, 3. Tuckersmith, for the rest of this term. Mr. and Mrs. W. Murdock of Ham- ilton and Mr. and Mr's. S. Rumble of London spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Murdock. DUBLIN Rev. Harry F. Feeney, C.R. St. Jerome's College, Kitchener, with his mother, Mrs. Kathleen Feeney. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Etue and son, Thomas, Zurich with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. Molyneaux. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Healy, Blyth, and Miss Dorothy Donnelly, Goder- ich, with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Don - Mies Ally Looby, Toronto. with her mother, Mrs. A. W. Looby. Thomas Feeney, Toronto, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Feeney. Mrs. John Lannin and two child- ren, Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O'Rourke. Miss Mary Evans, Windsor, with her mother, Mrs. Katherine Evans. Miss Marion Meagher, London, with her. parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Meagher. Miss Mary O'Reilly and Basil O'- Reilly, Toronto, with their another, Mrs. Lucy O'Reilly. Mrs. Philip Flanagan and daugh- ter, Margaret, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Matthews and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dantzer and three daughters, Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. John Nagle. Miss Marie Evans and Miss Mar- ion Kale, Stratford Normalites at their respective homes. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Jordan, De- troit. and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Jor- dan, Sarnia, with Mr. and Mrs. James Jordan. • Mrs. Clayton Hill, Chicago, with her mother, Mars. James Shea. Miss Mary Costello, London, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Costello, Miss Jacqueline Walsli Stratford 1111, 11,11"" 111111„11,„11„11„1,1„111.,,,1,,.,,, „ flee En' is Dinnerware We have just received direct from England a very fine ship- ment of Dinnerware. The pattern is the Royal Wind- sor, a design in a very rich bine and gold and makes a very' strong appeal to those desiring a dinner set that has a definite- ly rich and refined appearance as well as a satin smooth finish. Manufactured by Johnston Bros., well known makers of English Dinnerware. Fred. S. Savauge Jeweler & Optometrist SEAFORTH Phone 194 Res, 10 .".11111.1111,111111,.. nln11,,.....,.n. en un.",.",n with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Walsh. Mrs. Thos. J. Molyneaux and son. John E. Molyneaux, in Chicago. Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Dill and daughter, Karen, in Oshawa. Mr, and Mrs. Fergus Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Flanagan and Mrs. Joseph O'Rourke in Toronto. Miss Genevieve McCarthy, Tor- onto, with friends, Daniel Williams has received his discharge from the United. States Navy and is at his home here. James Shea underwent a major operation in St. Joseph's 'Hospital London, on Tuesday Eastern Steel Products, Preston. has just completed erection of a modern shed for Louis O'Reilly. KiPPEN Friendship Circle Friendship Circle met on Monday evening in the Sunday School room of St. Andrew's United Church with seventy members present and twen- ty-five visitors. It was decided by the committee not to have any more meetings until next fall and so the Attendance Contest closed with Mrs. Harold Jones' group leading. A picnic is to be 'tendered to that group in Seaforth Lion's Park, June 14th. The meeting was in charge of Mrs. Harold Jones' group with Mrs. Allan Johnson presiding and opened with the singing of "The day Thou gayest Lord is ended" and the Lord's prayer was repeated in unison. Mrs. John Anderson read the scripture lesson. In Christ there is no East or West, was then sung. An interesting pro- gram followed consisting of duet by Edith and Jimmy Love. Piano instru- mental by Miss Helen Love. Long, Long ago was sung by all. A novelty duet was sung by Mrs. Harold Jones and Mrs. A. Gackstetter. A humor- ous recitation was then given by Gerald Parsons. A motion song was sung by Marlyn Anderson, Ilene Mc- Lean. Carol McMurtrie and Mayne McBride. A trio consisting of Miss Ellen Love, Mrs, Harold Jones and Mrs.. A. Gackstetter sang, accom- panied by Mrs, Harold Jones with the guitar. This was followed by a spelling contest for the juniors led by Mrs. Allan Johnson. A humorous impersonator contest followed, led by Mrs. Archie Parsons, at which Mrs. Carl McClinchey was the win- ner. A pot -luck lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Keys and Marlene of Varna visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, J. Ferguson of Chiselhurst, Mrs. Watson of Londesboro spent a few days recently with her daugh- ter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, J. Sinclair. Mr. and Mrs, W. Homey, Miss Mary Westlake and Miss Irene Tohns all of Exeter visited recently with Mr. and Mrs, A. Gackstetter, Mrs. Wilmer 'Ferguson. Donald of Elginfield, and Mrs. Noonan Fergu- son and Patricia of Exeter visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Schilbe. Miss Etta Jarott of Toronto and Dr. Gilbert Jarrott of Stratford spent the holiday with their mother, Mrs. Jarrett. Mr. 'Glen Summers' of Seaforth visited s onBSunday with Mr. and Mrs. We az'e pleased to report Rev-, Mr. Hinton was able to return home from Seaforth Hospital but is con- fined to his bed. Rev. and Mrs. J. Richardson visit- ed recently with the Iatter's sister, Mrs. W. Sinclair, who is ill at her home here.. STANLEY Mrs. Margaret Errott of Toronto spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. H. Erratt. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Watson of De- troit visited with Mrs. and' Mrs. 1),. 3% Stephenson and other friends in Stanley. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Whan of Tor- onto visited with Mr. and Ml's. Robt. E. Robinson, last week.