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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1946-09-26, Page 1iY WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 69, No. 39 HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER SEAFORTI3, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,: SEPTEI1BER _'ii, 1bait RECEIVES LETTER MAILED NINE YEARS AGO Mrs. Stevens of lli'noefield has just returned from a pleasant trip to Dilke, Saskatchewan, to visit her sister Mrs, John Davidson, While there, on Aug. 29th. when she called for her mail at Dilke post office she was handed a letter that had been mailed to her from the same post office by Mrs. Davidson on Oct. 26th, 1937, nearly nine years ago. It had come to Bruce - field after she left, and was forwarded to her at Dilke. Where the letter had been will re- main a mystery, but there are indica- tions that it had been around South America. Buenos Ayres, Argentitfa, are noticeable on it, also an official stamp printed, in Spanish. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Peter McIver an- nounce the engagement of their dau- ghter, Mary Elizabeth, to Mr, E. Scott Coffin, only .son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Victor Coffin, Savage Barbour, P.E.I., the marriage to take place in Toronto, early in October. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs.' Archibald Lamont, McKillop Township, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daugh- ter Margaret Euphemia, to Albert Clarence, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ansman, Listowel The marriage to take place early in October. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnston, •Varna, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Helen Agnes, to Mr. Wm. Geo. Burdge younger son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Burdge, Brueefield, the marriage to take place the middle of October. mw Offering the Following Fuels: NUT POCAHONTAS STOVE POCAHONTAS NUT SIZE ALBERTA ALBERTA BRIQUETS COKE E. L. BOX PHONE 43 aw 01 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m. "A New Loyalty In An Old Association." 7 p.m. "When Sight Triumphed over Hearing." Services on standard time. First Presbyterian Church 11 a.m., Public Worship: The Sun- day School will meet with the con- gregation for Rally Day service. 7 p.m., Public Worship: The Min- ister .will preach. Sunday, October 6, The Sacra- went of the Lord's Supper, Anglican Sunday, Sept. 29th, Festival of St. Michael and All Angels. Services on Standard Time, St. Thomas', Seaforth. 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. Morning Prayer. Preacher, the Rector. 7 p.m. Evening Prayer. Preacher, Rev. C. L. Langford, of Mitchell. St. Mary's, Dublin: , 2.80, Sunday School. 3, Church Service, with sermon by the Rector. • Egmondville United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a,m., and 7:30., Standard"Time. Anniversary Services, Rev. R. H. Turnbull, M.A., B.D., of North St. United Church, Goderich. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Minis- terial Association will meet on Mon- day, October 7, at 2 pan. at the Rectory of St. Thomas' Church. The election of officers will take place and a: full attendance is requested. DEATH OF JOHN COLEMAN John Coleman of 124 Vauxhall street, London, well known C.N.R. engineer died on Friday Sept. 20th in Victoria Hospital, London, after a weeks illness. Born at Seaforth 59 years ago, the eldest son of Mrs. William Coleman and the late William Coleman. He is survived by his widow, the former Louisa Arm- strong, three sons, Albert, Harry and Edward and one daughter, Mrs. Ray ,Cartwright, -all of London, also his mother Mrs. William Coleman of Seaforth; four brothers, Frank and Arthur of London, Wesley of Hen - sell and Rev. Albert of Saginaw, Mich., and one sister Mrs. Milton Stewart of Seaforth. He was a mem- ber of the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers and of the Masonic Order. The funeral was held on. Monday afternoon from the Evans funeral chapel on Hamilton Rd. Rev. Mr. Trumper was in charge of the ser- vice. Interment was in Mount Pleas- ant Cemetery. • KIPPEN Mr, and Mrs. Steve Suplant of Tuckersmith moved to Goderich, hav- ing accepted a position with Mr, Bev- erly Beaton at the battery. The many friends of Mr, Mari Sproat will'be sorry to know he met with a painful accident while working in the, barn. A `speedy recovery is hoped for. Mr. Win. Sproat was home for the week end, RECORD CROWD AT SEAFORTH FALL FAIR The Seaforth Fall Fair held at the 'fair grounds on Friday afternoon had an excellent crowd and delightful weather. The newly painted buildings. and improved grounds presented a fine appearance. The entries of exhibits was good, especially in the school classes. The parade of pupils of the fourteen dis- trict schools was led by the Seaforth Highlanders Band, The fair was declared officially open by Mr. 7. A. Carroll, Toronto, head of the agricultural societies branch.. Short addresses were given by Mr. 3, M. Govenlock, president of the so- ciety, and Mr. W. H. Golding, M,P. A dance in Cardno's hall in the evening with music by the new orch- estra led by Al Whitfield was well attended.. Winners were: SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS Baby Show - Age 1 to 6 months: Leonard Bedour, son of Mr: and Mrs. A. Bedour, 49 Wolfe St., Goderich; Katherine Char- ters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Charters, Seaforth; Ann Miller, dau- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Miller. Seaforth. Age 6 mouths to 1 year: Shirley Mustard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A, Mustard, Brueefield; Garry Alexander, son of Mr. and Mrs A. Alexander, RR4, Walton; Pauline Thames. dau- ghter of Mrs. Thamer, Rill, Walton. Foot Races: Girls' Races -8 years and under, Sheila. McFadden, Jean Wilson; 10 years and under, Flora Brown, Pat- ricia Hawkins; 12 years and under, Rota Murray, Barbara Nicbolson; 14 years and under, Ruth Keyes, Lor- raine Maloney. Boys Races -8 years and under, Roy Maloney, Bobbie Ruston; 10 years and under, Jimmie Malone, Gordon Hesk; 12 years and under, Gilbert Murray, George Shaw; 14 years and under, Irwin Johnston, Stephen Maloney. Parade of School Children -Urban, Seaforth Public School, St. James' School; rural, S.S. #8 McKillop; S.S. #il Hullett; S.S. #2 Tuckersmith; S.S. #3 Hullett; S.S. #4 McKillop. Tug -of -War - Boshart's, Hibbert, Flour Mill. Running Race - A. McGee, Goder- ich; .E. Little, Goderich; John Mal- oney, Seaforth. HORSES Township Special - Fred Roney & Son, Mitchell; Zimmerman Bros., Tavistock; 17. J. Atwell, Belton. Agricultural - •Filly or gelding, 4 years, Fred Roney & Son and 2nd; E. 3. Atwell.; filly or gelding, 3 years, E. J. Atwell; 'filly or gelding, 2 years, E. J. Atwell; filly or gelding, 1 year, Bob Patrick, 1]' J. Atwell. Sweepstakes, Fred Roney. Heavy Dra.uglit -Brood mare with foal, Harry Bolger, Walton; foal of 1946, Harry Bolger; filly or gelding 4 years, Stewart McCall and and; Fred. Roney. Sweepstakes, Stewart McCall. Agr'icultur'al team in harness, Fred Roney, E. 3, Atwell and 8rd. Percheron or Belgian - Filly or gelding 3 years old, Zimmerman Bros. and 2nd, John Campbell, Walton; filly or gelding 2 years old, H. Bolger, Le- land Dunsmore, Stratford; filly or gelding, 1 year old, H. Bolger. Sweep- stakes, Stewart McCall. Heavy draught team in harness, S. McCall, Fred Roney & Son. Wagon Horses -Brood mare with foal, M. E. Hooper & Son, St. Marys, E, B. Gentile; foal of 1946, M. E. Hooper and 2nd, E. B. Goudie; filly or gelding 3 years or over, M. E. Hooper, H, Beaver, Hay; Leo Johnson; filly or gelding, 2 years old, E.J. Atwell; filly or gelding, 1 year old, M. E. Hooper; Percheron or Belgian team in harness, Zimmerman Bros., John Campbell; wagon team in harness, M. D. Hooper, Harry Beaver; , carriage horse in haf- nese', Wm. Mayberry, Woodstock; M. E. Hooper; roadster horse in harness, W. Mayberry, J. Longeway, Monkton; Mrs. Broome. Carriage team, M. E. Hooper. Roadster team, W. Mayberry. Four -horse team, Zimmerman Bros., Fred Roney & Son. Single Turnout, lady and gentle- men, W. Mayberry, M. E. Hooper, J. Longeway. Lady driver, Mrs. May- berry, M. E. Hooper. Single driver hitched to buggy, M. E. Hooper, W. Mayberry, J. Lenge- way.' Shetland pony, brood mare, Ii, McIlwain and Ind; Shetland foal, H. Mcliwain- Judge-Thos. W. Findlay, Meaford. BEEF CATTLE Shorthorn - Cow, W. Turnbull & Son, Roy Pepper & Son, Dr. Staple- ton; heifer, 2 years old, W. Turnbull, Roy Pepper; :heifer; 1 year old, Dr. Stapleton, W. Turnbull, Roy Pepper; heifer calf under 1 year,' Roy Pepper and 2nd, W. Turnbull, also fourth; i bull calf under 1 year, W. Turnbull and and, 3rd, 4th. Bull, 1 year old, Dr. Stapleton, Roy Pepper; bull, 2 years or over, Roy Pepper, Dr. Stapleton; herd consisting 'of 4 females and bull, Howard Wright, Roy Pepper, W. Turnbull, John McGregor. Butchers' Cattle - Baby beef, Roy Pepper, McKenzie, Mitchell. Herefords -Ball, 2 years and over, Howard Wright; cow, Howard Wright and and, J. McGregor; heifer, 2 Years old, H. Wright; heifer, 1 year old, J. McGregor and 2nd; heifer calf, under 1 year, H. Wright, 3. McGregor, H, Wright; bull calf, under 1 year, J. McGregor, H. Wright; bull 1 year, J. McGregor and and. Judge, L. J. White. Continued ,n Parte Your ul. a year SET CLOCKS BACK TO HOLD TAG DAY FEDERATION AWARD TO ROSS S. PROCTER SATURDAY NiGHT Seaforth returns to Standard Time on Saturday night at midnight, when clocks will be set back one hoot. Chinch services oa Sunday will be held. on Standard Time. •• Daylight saving has been in effect since the last Sunday in April In many municipalities. The railways, however, continued to operate on Standard - Time throughout the sum- mer, and' no changes are expected in the timetable for ,trains through Sea - forth. This means that, by citizens' clocks, trains will be one hour earlier than at present. RECEPTION FOR NEWLYWEDS A reception was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Cooper on' Friday evening Sept. 13th when their friends and neighbors gathered to honor Mr. 'and Mrs. Alvin Smale. l The music for the dance in the even- ing was furnished by the Ryan and, McQuaid orchestra. The floor mane-' gers were Tom Burns and John Old -i field. Presenting them with an end table, mirror, and wool blanket by Mrs. Mike Williams, and Mrs. Ray-' mond Nott read the following ad-' dress. Dear Margaret and Alvin: As you can sea your friends and neigh- bors are gathered here tonight be- cause they felt they could not let an event as important as your marriage go by without a celebration. You, Margaret are well known to every- one here and while we are sorry to see you leave our midst, we are happy that you have found someone to share your life from here on. You, Alvin, are a comparative stranger to most of those gathered here, but we hope you won't remain for long. None of us on Con. 2 West from here can call you stranger since we have seen you going down east quite regular for the past three years. We knew there must be some attractive young lady drawing your attention. Now we ask you to accept a couple of little things, not for their intrinsic value but as a remem- brance of those whose names appear below. Signed -Your friends and neighbors, JOHN MULLIGAN The death occurred in Scott Mem- oriel Hospital about noon on Sunday, Sept. 22, of Mr. John Mulligan, follow- ing an illness of ten months and a paralytic stroke. Mr. Mulligan was born near Dublin in Logan Township on Feb. 10, 1867. He was a son of the late IlA•. and Mrs. Bernard Mulligan. On June 28, 1897, he was united in marriage to Margaret Ellen Dunn. He resided in Logan Township until mov- ing to Seaforth eleven years ago. He was a member of St. James' Roman Catholic Church and was a member of the Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wile and two daughters: Mrs. Edward Brady, Seaforth, and Mrs. Joseph Cooper. Tuckersmith; two grandchildren also survive. He was the last surviving member of a fam- ily of thirteen, his seven sisters and five brothers having all predeceased him. The funeral was held on Tues- day morning, Sept. 24th, from St. James' Church, Seaforth. Requiem High Mass was sung by Rev. Father T. P. Hussey. Interment. was in St. James' Cemetery, Seaforth. The pallbearers were Thos. Burns, Sol Williams, Joseph Mulligan, Jack Morrisey, Jack Kippen, P. Bale. MAE LANE AUXILIARY The Mae Lane Auxiliary of North- sicle United Church held their week- ly meeting on Tues. evening Sept. 24th. Mrs. Ross Savauge opened the meeting by reading a poem "Attain- ment'. The opening hymn "0 Jesus I have promised" was sung and Miss Mary Pr'yce led in prayer. Mrs. Geo. Johnston, see. read minutes of the July -August meeting. Reports from various secretaries were read and business was discussed. Mrs, Clifford Broadfoot favoured with a piano solo "The Lost Chord' and was much enjoyed. Mrs. Workman then gave the topic and introduced the new study book "India at the 'threshold". Psalm 23 was read responsively and the hymn "From all that dwell below the skies" was sung. The topic was ably illustrated by Mrs. Workman representing Canada. Mrs. J. M. Scott -India, and Mrs. Moffat -The Christian Flag. A quiz on India was conducted by Mrs. Workman. A solo "Prayer to heart of lowly love" was beautifully rendered by Mrs. Brown Higgins accompanied by Mrs. Grace Hoggarth. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Goudie and by repeating the mizpah benediction in unison. Wi NTH:ROP Mr. and Mrs. Percy Little attended the funeral of the late Wm. Johnston n Blyth last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs.'Harvey Dolmage have moved to the new home which they purchased from Mr. Joseph Dolmage. .Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sproat of Peterborough visited with John Beat- tie and Charles Dolmage this week. • Mr. Geo. Love Sr. and son George and Mr. Arthur Henderson have gone on a motor trip to tate west. Mr. and Mrs. 0. Hodge of Merriton, Mrs. James Langhorne and Mary of Niagara Falls, N.Y., visited with Mrs. Margaret Horne. BLAKE Many are busy finishing the bean harvest and waiting on rain to help the fall ploughing. Corn will be filled in silos soon too. Many are attending Zurich Fail Fair FOR THE BLIND Tag Day for the Canadian Na- tional Institute for the blind will he held in Seaforth and Egmondvilie on Saturday, Sept. 28th. bIr. Alfred Sparks, Field Secretary for the In- stitute spoke to the Lion's Club on Monday evening. Mr. Sparks, who is himself sightless, represents the In- stitute in this district. Much can now be done to make life better for the blind and it is the aim of the In- stitute to help them become Inde. pendent, I i. Sparks said. McKILLOP Mr. and Mrs. Koehler were at Stratford visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs, Andrew Stienacher. Mrs. Charles Regele, Mr. Harty Regele, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Welter - sen visited with friends in Fuller- ton. Mr, and Mrs. Leo McKay, of De- troit are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Horan and other relatives in this vicinity. Mr'. Dalton Klee, recently dis- charged from the army is at present assisting Wilbur Hoegy, painting. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hempel of Ayr spent part of Iast week with her sister Mrs. Charles Eggert and Mr. Eggert, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Rock and Deane recently visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rock at Atwood. Harvest Bonne Services will be held at Meltillop Evangelical Church with Rev. Wm. Smith of Wallace as guest speaker on Oct. 6. Het friends in the vicinity will be sorry to hear that Mrs. George Regele of Logan is at present seri- ously ill. Rev. W. A. McWilliams and Mrs. McWilliams of Cromarty visited with Mr. and Mr's. Charles Eggert en Sunday. Miss Audrey Kennedy left on Tuesday for Galt where she has se- cured employment. Mr. and Mrs: R. J. Coghlin of Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. John Shin- bein of Palmerston visited with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eggert on Sunday. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Henry Koehler is not very well. She and Mr. Koehler are at present staying with their daughter airs. Steinacher at Stratford. Mr. Arthur Sullivan left last week for England where he will join his wife and family there. Sympathy is extended 'o Messrs Ernest and Zack Elligsen in their re- cent bereavement in the death of their brother Herman, in Kitchener. The Huron County Federation of Agriculture Scholarship to a worthy student entering the first year of the Degree Course at the Ontario Agricultural College has been award- ed, this year, to Ross S. Procter, R.R. 5, Brussels,. Each eligible applicant received earnest consideration by the Com- mittee, and the award to Ross Proc- ter was unanimous, It was felt that he had the qualities to make him a leader in his County and community. His school record is excellent. He took an active part in athletics, and in 1945-1946 was Secretary of the Boys' Athletic Society of Wingham High School, of which he is a grad- uate. He also took an active part in the Literary Society, being President of that Society in 1945-1946. His work in the Glee Club was also out- standing. For four years in succession, Ross was active on farm leave, as his elder brother enlisted, and Itt was required on the farm. He has shown a keen interest and taktn an active part in all community and Church affairs. Ross is the 19 year old son of Mr. Stewart Procter, whose interest in Agricultural affairs and Co-opera- tive work is well known. It is with the best wishes of his community and of his Federation that Ross left, last Monday, to begin his course at the Ontario Agricul- tural College. MRS. JAMES L. REID The death occurred in Clinton hospital about 7 o'clock on Wednes- day morning, Sept. 25th, of Mrs. James L. Reid, in her 70th year. Her death came as the result of an illness since July. Mrs Reid was formerly Annie Eliza Cooper, daughter of Mt. Henry Cooper of the Huron Road, Hullett and the late Mrs. Cooper. She was born on March 27, 1867, on the 2nd eon. Hullett, a mile from her late home. On Feb. 19, 1913, she was martial. to James. L. Reid and she went to live in Bay City, Mich., where she re- sided for 31 years, later living at Jonesville, Mich,, for a year before returning to Hullett a year ago. Mrs. Reid was a member of Memor- ial Presbyterian Church, Bay City, Mich. She was predeceased by her husband. She is survived by one son, James H. Reid of Saginaw, Mich.; also by her father, Henry Cooper and one brother, John Cooper, Huron Road, Hallett dl 1 1 and a. gran caugttet•. Caro 1 Ann Reid. he funera.] •will aloe lassFr BAYFiELD Funeral services were held in Bro- pltey's Funeral Home. Goderich, on Friday at 1.90 p.m. for Samuel Stirl- ing, who died in Brussels on Sept. 19, following a. heart attack. The service was conducted by Frank Guthrie. Guelph, and ,iohn Martin of Elmira. The pallbearers were, Meesfs, Roy Dewar, E. A. Westlake, G. Graham, M. Munnings, N. Carter and W. Stephenson. Interment was made in Bayfield cemetery. Mr. Stirling we the son of the late Archibald Stirling and Mary Ann Gilmour, the third child In a family of eight. He was born on a farm itt Dundas County near the town of Iroquois, May 2. 1856, the fancily moving to Howiek Township in 1863, and then in 1875 to the farm in Stanley Township on the Blue Water Highway, later mov- ing to Bayfield where he has since re- sided until within the last month, when he moved to Brussels. He is sur- vived by two sisters, Mrs. Robert Dewar, Ilensail, Miss Agnes Stirling, Bayfield, and one brother, Mr. Archie Stirling of London. Mr. and Mrs. P. Weston left by motor for Biggar, Sask., where they. expect to spend some time visiting relatives, Mrs, Knuckey is carrying on the busines until their return. Mrs. P. Gemieuhardt has returned front a three weeks' visit with her son and fancily in Saginaw. Dr. W. Heard of Pasadena, Calif., spent a few days this week at the Hoard cottage on the Point, Dr. Heard came east to see his father in Hamilton, who has been ill. Mrs. Antagnini of New York . is spending some time in Bayfield at the Albion Hotel. Last spring she pur- chased several acres of land smith of Bayfield and is having a residence built and expects to spend her sum- mers in Bayfield. Mrs. Abbott of Lucas was a guest last week of Mr. and Mrs, A. E. West- lake. Miss Margaret Ferguson left this week for Toronto. Miss Josephine Sterling is visiting her sister Mrs. McLaren and Mr. 9&c Laren, in Port Elgin. Mr. and Mrs, J. Richardson have moved into town and are occupying the home they purchased recently from Mrs. Rhynes. Bayfield Fall fair is to be held this year Oct. 8th and 9t.1i. Mr. Gaylord of Chicago, who spent the last few months with his daugh- ter Mrs. Ie. H. F, Gairdner, left for his home last week. Mrs. Gairdner left with her father and expects to spend the winter in Chicago, this week tel( on nes y Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Stelck of Dashwood visited with Mr. and Mrs. S. Hey. Mrs. R. Gingerich is home from the Hospital feeling somewhat better. Her malty friends wish her a speedy recovery. T t p on i - day, Sept. 27, at 2 pan„ from the home or her father, Mr. Henry Cooper, lot Hallett. Huron Road, Rev. H. V. Workman officiating. Interment will be in Maitland Bank cemetery. DUBLIN Martin Feeney has purchased the num of Wilfred Feeney on the 3rd concession of Hibbort. This. is the farm originally owned by their lather, the late William Feeney. Joseph Atkinson has bought the residence of Michael McCarthy an John St. Mrs. al. Schulman in Buffalo. air. and Mrs. William Stapleton in Toronto. 1Irs. W. Woolcott, Galt, and Jo- epit Evan;, St. Thomas, with their aunt, Mrs. Peter Matthews, Brother Augustine, Presentation Brothers, Montreal, with Itis brother, Joseph Cronin and Mrs. Cronin. Prank McConnell, London, and Mrs. Edward ivleGrath, ilderton, with Mr, and Mrs. David McConnell. Miss Geraldine Dillon, Student nurse at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitch- ener, with her patents, Itt'. and Mrs. Louis Dillon• Miss Mary Atkinson, Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mn,•sJo- seph Atkinson The following are the results of the elections held in Dublin Continu- ation School on Sept. 18, 1946, for the term 1946.47. Holy Childhood -President: Mary Catherine Rowland: vice-pres., Frank McQuaid; sec., Mary Stapleton; treas., Gordon Costello. Form Repre- sentatis'es; XII, Joan Flanagan; XII, Lon Doyle; XI, Jack Malone; X, Maurice Dillon; IX, Ronald Butters. The annual Harvest Thanksgiving service was held at St Mary's Angli- can Church, Dublin, on Sunday afternoon under the direction of the pastor, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, Sea - forth. A large congregation was pre- sent and a very apropriate thanks- giving sermon was preached by Rev. F. H. Paull, Listowel. The guest speaker reminded the parishioners that they have plenty of foodstuffs for all their needs, that in spite of disappointments at present economic and industrial conditions they should be thankful for all the comforts and conveniences of life including an abundant harvest, Special prayers were offered for the troubled na- tions of the world. Appropriate an -1 then* and music were rendered by the choir and a generous thank - offering was .received, VARNA The animal Harvest Thanksgiving service will be: held in St. John's An- glican Church on Oct. 6th at 7 p.nt. Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Dow son 02 Bay- field visited Mrs, Wnt. Haat Tuesday. Miss Mary Galbraith and Mrs. Ada Reid of Seaforth are renewing ac- quaintances in Stanley west, Again Silverware Is here and iu rich Profusion. Old English Reproduction, Wm. Rogers, 1881 Wm. A. Rogers, Community Silver, 1847 Rogers and other well known makes of silverware are now on display. The choice is easily as large as in pre-war days. The quality is most dependable. The styles and designing are new and the finish is superb, including the new Butler Finish in the 01d English Reproduction. We invite you to come in and view this showing of silverware. Fred. S. Savauge • Jeweler & Optometrist THE GIFT SHOP Phone 194 Res. le BALL -DEXTER Constance United Church was the seen! of a lovely Autumn wedding when Miss Ethel Christena Dexter, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dexter, Londesboro, was married to Mr. Stanley Dawson Ball, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Ball, Auburn, Ontario which took place Saturday, September 21st, at high noon. Tall standards 01 dahlia and pink and white asters graced the church altar. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. A. Penman. Or- ganist for the occasion was Miss Alice Hallman of Kitchener, and Mrs. Ernest Durnin and Miss Roxie Ball, sisters of the bridegroom, sang "God make thee mine," and "0 Promise Me." Given in marriage by her father, the bride made a charm- ing picture in a gown of antique white satin fashioned with a portrait neckline. The bodice was made with long tight fitting sleeves, lily -point at the wrist, and inset with a deep drop -shoulder yoke of sheerest mar- quisette edged with a double bertha collar of the satin. With it she wore a floor length embroidered veil with a Mary Queen of Scots headdress caught with lover's bows. She carried a cascade bouquet of American beauty roses and white gladioli. At- tending their sister as bridesmaids. were the Misses Norma and Fern Dexter. Miss Norma Dexter wore a floor length gown of pink silk net over taffeta fashioned with a V- neckline and tight fitting lace bodice and with it she wore pink elbow - length lace mittens. Miss Fern Dex- ter wore a floor length gown of aqua sheer styled with a sweetheart neck- line, shirred waistline and long full sleeves. Roth bridesmaids wore shoul- der length veils of matching colours and carried bouquets of Sweetheart roses. pink gladioli, and blue. corn- flower. Page boys duties were ably performed by the bridegroom's nephews, Masters Billie and Donald tanbury, who were outfitted in white trousers and navy blue blaz- ers trimmed with white piping. The best man was Mr. Ernest Durnitt, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and the ushers. Mn, John Sanderson. brotltet in-law of the bride, and Mr. Donald Sprung. Following tate wed- ding, a reception was held at the home of the bride. To receive, the bride's mother chose a two-piece plum colored crepe dress accented with silver stitching an the bodice and with it she wore black ,accessor- ies. Assisting her was the bride- g'room's mother who chose a dress of maroon wool crepe completed with black accessories. Both wore cor- sages of Butterfly roses and white Gladioli. Waitresses at the recep- tion were the Mrs. William Jewitt, Mrs. Russell Good, Mrs. Clifford Adams, all of Londesboro; Miss Kathleen Youngblutt, Clinton; Miss Irene Cathy and Mrs. Stewart Chambers of Toronto; Mrs. Robert McMillan, Seaforth; Miss Marion Lawson, Miss Bernice Lobb and Miss Vera Eidt of Waterloo. Convenors were Miss Elizabeth Mains of Lon- desboro and Mrs. Hary Wells of Blyth. The brides gifts to her at- tendants were pretty china pins, and the groom's gifts to the best man and ushers were leather key cases; and tie pins to the page boys. For a honeymoon to the Muskoka Dis- trict the bride chose a rose pink wool crepe dress with keyhole neckline and short sleeves. With it she wore brown accessories and carried a British tan coat trimmed with Lapin fur. To complete her ensemble she wore a corsage of Butterfly roses, and a matching necklace and brace- Iet set with amethyst, the gift of the bridegroom. On their return, Mr. and Mrs. Rall will reside at Auburn. HOGG - COWIE The marriage was solemnized by Rev. Harvey D. Moyer, in Kitchener, of Miss Margaret Chriatiue Cowie, B.A., daughter of Mrs. Cowie and the Iate John Cowie, of Preston, and William Leslie Hogg, B.A., son of Mr. and Mrs, William F,. Hogg, of Sea- torth. They will reside in Preston, where the groom is teacher ofManual training in the Preston schools, and the bride hes been teacher of home economics.