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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1946-11-14, Page 1The Sea HURON COUNTY' a LEADING tis WHOLE SERIES; VOL. 69, No. 46 N E W `:PARER E!JS SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,NOVEMBER 14, 1946 $1. a year COUNCIL GRANTS $500 TO HOSPITAL The November meeting of Seaforth town council met Monday with all members present. Permitwasgranted W. L, Whyte for beauty parlor with apartment over his butcher shop on Main at:, estimated cost $1,800,' Ooun- eil recommended, installing a Hasher at intersection of Nlaln- st, and high- way, action to be left until next year. A grant of. $500 to Scott Memorial. Hospital, provided for in the estim- ates, was ordered paid. William King was engaged as town scavenger while. Thomas Storey, 70, recuperates from a broken leg, Alex Boyes was engaged to snowplow streets at $4.50 an hour. A new street light will be placed on Mill at. A bylaw dealing with fire pro- tection, exits and all phases of opera- tion of dance and. public balls, rinks and amusement centres, etc., is neces- sary and will he dealt with by council in near .future. There was extensive discussion. Experience in recent years has shown necessity for close attention to probable results of fire or other' disaster in places : where large 'numbers -of people are as- . seinblecl, and local municipal authori- ties are required to certify that con- ditions in such planes meet -their ap- proval and conform to certain regula- tions and standards.. ANNOUNCEMENT The engagement is announced of Josephine Leonora Edge, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Edge, of Seaforth, to Charles Leslie Cunningham, of iSeaforth (formerly of Blyth) eldest son of Mrs• A. Becker of Kitchener and the late Mr. W. C. Cunningham. The wedding to take place on December 4th at St. Thomas' Church, 'Seaforth, Ont. NUT POCAHONTAS NUT & STOVE COKE CAVALIER STOKER Anthracite Buckwheat for blowers Anthracite Pea Coal Very good for brooders. Prepare for the future E. L. BOX Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m.; Sunday School. 11 a.m. .Morning worship. Subject, 'The Motivation That Means Pro- gress," 7 p.m. Service withdrawn: Attend the evening service of the Presbyter- ian Church anniversary. Anglican November 17th. St. 'Thomas'. Seaforth. 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a.m,, Morning Prayer and ser- mon. Evening service withdrawn. Go to Presbyterian Anniversary Service, 7 p.m. • St. Mary's, Dublin 2:30 Sunday School 3: Church, service and sermon. The Rector, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A., at all services. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m. Sunday School. • 11 a.m.; "Introducing People to Christ". 7 p.m., "Divine Guidance". The Salvation Army Services conducted by Major Webster. Sunday 11 . a.m., Holiness .meeting, Sunday School 3 p•. m. Sunday night 7 :80 Salvation meet- ing. Tuesday 4:15 Band of Love. Thursday 7:15 Y.P. meeting. Thursday 8 p. m., Prayer meeting Everybody welcome. SENT FLORAL TRIBUTE In the list of floral tributes for the late Weeley Nicholls an additional name was that of Mr. and Mrs; Wm. Stoddart. TUCKERSMITH The regular monthly meeting of the Tuckersinith Ladies' Club was held at the home of Mrs.,Bert Garrett with 15 members, and,' four visitors and nine children present. With the president presiding the meeting open- ed by singing the ode, followed' by the Lord's prayer. Old, Black Joe was sung, The secretary's and treasurer's reports were given, and the slate of officers for 1947 read and approved. The roll call was answered by gifts for up north and the bale was peeked at the meeting. It was decided to in- vite the Stanley Club to a party at the .school on Friday night, Nov. 15. The meeting closed by all repeating the homemaker's prayer, atter which Mrs. Erlin Whitmore conducted a• contest. Officers for 1947: President, Mrs. Erlin Whitmore; vice president, Mrs. Walter Pepper; treasurer, Mrs. John Tuner; secretary, Mrs. Edwin Johns; assistant secretary and treas- urer, Mrs. Howard Johns; Press sec-' retaries, Mrs Warren Whitmore, Mrs. Leslie Lawson'; pianist; Mrs. Roger:• - eon; flower. committee, Mrs. Mc Gregor, Mrs. Wm. Pepper; social cone mittee, Mrs. Fear, Mrs. Sillery, Mrs. Les Pepper, Mrs. Bert Garrett, Buy- ing ,committee, Mrs. John Turner, Mrs, Roy Pepper;" sewing, -Mrs" Jas. Landsborough; quilting, Mrs, F. Wal- ters, Mrs. E. Crich, Mrs. E. O'Brien. W. I. LEARNS ABOUT • COUNTY T. B. CLINIC The Institute met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. James McIntosh with a good attendance. The president, Mrs. Paul Doig, was in the chair. The meet: ing opened with the ode and Lord's prayer. The roll call was answered by suggestions for' improving the' com- munity. The need of a conrrutrnfty rest room in Seaforth was brought to attention once again. The minutes and: treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Leslie McClurre.. The Huron county free clinic for TB was brought to at- tention. This is a worthy project and the Institute is backing it. to the Ut- most. 'Volunteers were taken to help in preparing Christmas, seals for sale. Huron county. wants to raise $600 by the sale of these seals and it is hoped this will meet with frill response. Sev- eral poems were read by the president for Remembrance Day. The Tweeds- miuir Village history is progressing favorably and the history of the Win. Oldfield farm was read. Mrs. Dale Nixon, convener'of cominunity activi- ties and welfare, took over the meet- ing. A demonstration on salads was given by Mrs. Jack McLean, Mrs. Cecil Oke and Mrs, Paul Doig. The motto: "If you can't do great things, do small things in a great way," was given by Mrs: Doig, Mrs. Gordon Papple, president of South Huron. W. L, gave a short talk on the meaning of the Institute and what it stands for. Mrs. Elmer Cameron favored with a piano solo. A contest was enjoyed by everyone. After the national anthem lunch and a social half hour followed. The following letters were received my Mrs. Raymond Nott for the food parcels sent overseas in Jrue, July and August: From Leicester, Eng., to the Institute: "I am writing this note of thanks on behalf of Mrs. Tointon as she is 76 years of age. She wishes you to know that everything arrived in good condition and sends her very best thanks to the ladies of Seaforth W.I. and may I add my best wishes." From Leicester; Eng.: "I would like to express my great thanks and grati- tude for the grand parcel which I re- ceived today. I can hardly find words Which will thank you for food in these hard times. I wish your org- anization every success,. Mrs. Leed- ham. From Wakefield, Eng.: "I ani writing to thank you very much for the lovely parcel and the kind thoughts you sent with it. It is a most welcome gift and I shall think of you as I use it, Wishing you all the best of luck, Mrs, A. Tolson:' HELEN R. WILSON PASSES SUDDENLY AT NASSAU Helen Richardson Wilson of Toroii- to, talented musician and former sec- retary earetary of the Heliconian Club, died' suddenly at Nassau, Bahamas, Town Clerk D. H. Wilson was notified Sun- day. Accompanied by an uncle and aunt, Prof, and Mrs. Anderson, and her sister, Janette Wilson, formerly of London, she arrived at Nassau only 10 days previous, planning to spend the winter there. The daughter of Mr, J. A. Wilson, she was born at Seaforth and went to Toronto in 1906 to study piano and organ at the Toronto Con- servatory of Music. After graduating she spent several years in .post graduate work in Germany and for nine years was a member of the staff of Bennett School for Giros at Mill- brook, N.Y. An airmail letter was re- ceived by friends from Miss Wilson on Saturday and she was apparently' in !ler usual good health at tune of. writing. Surviving are her brother, David FI. Wilson, Seaforth and three sisters, Janette, Mrs. Elliott Little, Quebec City, and Mrs. Doiema Mc- Quaig, London. FRED WILLIS APPOINTED TO PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD Seaforth 'Public School Board met Tuesday evening and appointed Fred Willis to the vacancy on the Board clue to the resignation of George A. Spence, who has removed .from town, WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION On Monday evening Nov 4th group 2 of the Women's Association met at the home of the Misses Laura and Vera Mole. The president Mrs. J. M. Scott opened the meeting by reading a poem "November Days". The hymn `There were ninety and nine" was sung after which Mrs. Roy Lawson led in prayer. The minutes were read by the secretary, Vera Mole and the roll was called. Mrs. J. F. Scott, Thornton Hail, gave a very inspiring address on The power of prayer:and also touched briefly on the "Life and; Poems" of the late H. Isabel Graham! Son of my Soul was sung and the Mizpah Benediction was repeated in unison. Mrs. Lawson then conducted a contest and a social half hour fol- lowed.' NORTH SIDE W. A. On Tuesday evening November 5 at 6:30, group 4 of the W. A. met in the school 'room of Northside United Church. Their regular monthly meet- ing took the form of a social even- ing. A pot -luck supper was enjoyed! by 24 members, three of whom were newcomers. Following the supper,1 the president, Mrs. Whitney, took charge of a brief business period! during which the 1947 officers were' elected. Plans for the bazaar which) is to be held in November were also discussed. The remainder of the,' evening was spent in contests and games. An enjoyable evening came to a close with the singing of "Blest be the tie that binds'. Rev. David A4. Hay, M.A., guest speaker at the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Professor Hay is a graduate of University of Edin- burgh and of New College, Ed- inburgh, and has also taken post- graduate work on the Continent. He served in the pastorate et Dun, fe•mline, Scotland, and at the out- break of war joined His Majesty's Chaplaincy . Service, having minis- tered to the troops in the Italian campaign. He was inducted into the chair of Systematic Theology, at. Knox College, on. November 7, 1944. PRESENTATION TO MR. AND MRS. ROUTLEDGE On Saturday evening the staff of Routiedge's grocery honored Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Routledge, who •stave sold the store. A lovely gift was present- ed by NHr. Robert Aberhart and the following address was .read by Miss Isabel Anderson: As our relations as employer and staff are about to be severed we could not miss this op- portunity of showing our appreciation for your kindness. We have enjoyed our stay here and the spirit of good will which has existed. We are grate- ful to you for your kindness and thoughtfulness to us. It is with a feel- ing of regret that we think of these relations being severed. We are con- fident that you will always have our best interest at heart and we wish you prosperity and happiness. The Staff. TORONTO HURON OLD BOYS ANNUAL MEETING The 46th annual meeting of the Huron Old Boys Association of To- ronto will be held at Jesse Ketchum Hall, 39 Davenport Road, on Monday, December Mil, 1946. There will be bridge and euchre. Full announcement later. LADIES' GUILD BAZAAR The Ladies' Guild of St. Thomas' Church held a most successful after- rndon tea and bazaar in the parish hall on Nov. 6th. Rev. Mr. Gilbert opened the bazaar and visitors were then wel- comed by the President Mrs. McGavin, and Mrs. Gilbert. The bazaar booth was in charge of Mrs. \Vni. Archibald, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Scarlett and Mrs. Pretty. The home baking table was looked after by Mrs. Ada Reid and Miss C. Holmes. Mrs. Shaw conducted the children's fish pond. At the after- noon tea Mrs. Arnold Case had assist- ing her Mrs, Boswell, Mrs. Robert Archibald, 11rs. L. Strong, Mrs. Beth - ane, Miss D. Parke and Miss Hazel Earle. The proceeds amounted to $176. SILVER JUBILEE OF ST. COLUMBAN C.W.L. The regular monthly meeting of the Q.W.L. was held in the parish hall with a large attendance. The president opened the meeting with prayer. The minutes as read were adopted. 90 members were reported as having ,paid fees. 1 bag of litera- ture had been sent to missions. The treas. report showed a balance of $44.67. Plans Were made for an old time dance to be held un Nov. 29, to celebrate 'the Jubilee year. $10. was donated for ladies' and mens' lucky door prizes. A report of the 26th diocesan convention held in Chatham was given by the delegates, Mrs. Feeney and Mrs. Murphy. It. was decided to send $10. to Bishop Jordan, to help furnish supplies for missions. A vote of thanks was ex- tended to Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Feeney for their excellent report. A vocal number was rendered by Mary and Joan Holland, This year being. the 25th anniversary of the forma- tion of the St. Columban sub -divi- sion, this occassion was taken to honor the past presidents and re- view the various activities of the league during that time. Mrs. Fee- ney then asked the following past presidents to come forward and take their places at the beautifully de- corated table and light their tapers. Mrs. W. Dorsey, Mrs, John Shea, Mrs. R McGrath, Mrs, T. Moylan (deceased), Mrs. T. Flannery, Mrs, J. O'Reilly, Mrs. J. Stapleton, Mrs. D. O'Connor, Mrs, J. Kale, Mary Hastings, Mrs, J. Mayor, Mrs. V. Lane, Mrs. 3. Feeney, When all the ladies were seated, Fr. O'Drowski spoke a few words of encouragement and assured all, they were doing a good work, and hoped they would continue successfully. After this a delicious luncheon was served to all present. A vote of thanks was ex- tended the present officers for their work in arranging this delightful luncheon. REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES HELD The annual church parade of Sea - forth Branch of the Canadian Legion Was. held' Sunday night to Si.Thomas' Anglican Church. Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert conducted the service. The parade formed at tlie town hall, and marched to the, church led by the Seaforth Highlanders band. B. J. Duncan, pres- ident of the local hranch, was parade marshal. Rev. 1VIr. Gilbert's text was Rev. 21, verso 1: "Anel I saw e new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth were pass- ed away and there was no more sea." On Monday morning at 10.30 the Remembrance Day service was held, Owing to wet weather the service took place in Cardno's hall instead of at Victoria Park. The program was as follows: Invocation—Rev, H. V. Workman; Scripture Lesson—Rev, W. A. Gard - Mer; Hymn—"Onward Christian Sold- iers"; Address—Rev. R. H. Williams; Last Post—Bandmaster E. H. Close; Two minutes silence; Reveille—Band- master E. H. Close, The gathering then proceeded to the cenotaph for the placing of wreaths, "God Save The King" was sung followed by the benediction by Rev. W. J. Patton. CHURCH CONFERENCE HERE WEDNESDAY A devotional Conference for clergy and laymen, one of several being held at several centres in the Diocese of Huron, is being held at St. Thomas' Church, and parish hall Wednesday, Nov. 13. The visiting speaker is Rev. Gordon Hein of Toronto. FINNIGAN•JONES Pink chrysanthemums adorned the chancel of St. Thomas' Church on Saturday morning for the marriage of Dilys Mary, only daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Evan Jones, of Morden, Surrey, England, to Grant Mackay Finnigan, Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. 3, Finnigan. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, rec- tor of the church. George Clarke pre- sided at the organ and accompanied the soloist James T. Scott. The bride was given in marriage by her brother- in-law Arthur F. Edmunds, Sarnia. She wore a floor -length gown of white crape with bodice of coronation braid, Her bridal veil was attached to a sweetheart headdress. The bride carted a bouquet of sweetheart roses and- button Chrysanthemums and she wore a gold locket, Miss Gladys Earle, as bridesmaid, was the only attend- ant. She wore pale blue net over tail'. - eta with pink velvet trimming. Her Matching headdress of pink rosebuds held a shoulder -length veil. She car- ried white chrysanthemums, W. Har- old Finnigan was best man and the ushers were William 1:V. Rollins, Sar- nia, and Stuart M. Finnigan, Kitch- ener, The reception was held at the home of tire groom's parents. Mrs. Finnigan received, wearing black sheer and 15 corsage of roses. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Finnigan left for a honeymoon in Niagara Falls. The bride went away in a navy blue suit with navy bat and accessories and corsage of pink roses. Over her costume she wore a. brown mouton coat. On their return Mr, and Mrs, Finnigan willtakes up residence in Egrnondville. LONDESBORO Mrs. Fred Richards, Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Richards, Toronto, and Miss Fern Watson, London, with Mrs. Nellie Watson -and Mrs. E. _Lyon, on Sunday. Mr. Melvin Brunsdon, London, spent the weekend with- his parents, Mrs. Annie Fothergill, who has been quite poorly, was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Crich, Clinton, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Spence Hamn, Kitchener, Miss Beth Govier, God- erich and bliss Elva Govier, Lon- don, spent the weekend• holiday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Gooier. Mr, and Mrs. Bill Riley, Goderich, spent Sunday' with Mrs. Rile,*'s mother, Mrs, Nellie Watson, Miss D. Little, Toronto, with Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Townsend, Jack Clark, Teddy Prest, Ted and Ray Bunking, Jim Howatt and Len- ard Archambault returned home from the West last week. They had been harvesting and threshing in Alberta and Saskatchewan for the past two months. Quite an enjoyable time was spent on Friday night when the W.A. entertained the newcomers of our community in the basement of the United Church. The evening opened by all singing "0 . Canada". Rev, A. Penman took the chair and wel- comed - the strangers who had re- cently come to this community to make their home. There were • con -1 tests and singing, followed by a crokinole party, after which al splendid lunch was served and a, happy time was spent together" 85 present, Mr. Garry Cook and Mrs, Bolton, Toronto spent the weekend with Mrs, Cook and Mrs. W. Tamblyn, Mr. and Mrs, S. Lansing, Base Line, were with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pipe, Sunday. Mr. 3. Armstrong has returned from the West where he was buying cattle. Mr. and Mrs. L. McNall, Mrs. W.1 Gray, Mrs. E. Wood attended the funeral of the late Mr. S. Mathers' of Palmerston (father of Rev. Ste- phen Mathers, Toronto) last Satur- day.I BRUCEFIELD A very successful baking sale and tea by group 2 of the W.A."was held last Friday afternoon in the new post. office, Mrs. D L. Holland of Ayonlea, Sask. is visiting with her sister, -firs. Henry Dayman. a.ncl Mrs, Webster McNaugh- ton and son, of Guelph, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Haugh on Monday. Rev. Robert Bates of Motherwell will occupy the pulpit here next Sun- day morning. ,Rev, E. Stanway will be home for the evening service. Mr. and Mrs. A. McQueen and Margaret have recently moved into their home purchased from Mr, 3" McEwen, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Burdge have moved into the house formerly occupied by Mr. W Berry, We welcome these families to our village. A large congregation was present at the unveiling service, on Sunday evening Nov. 10th when the Honor roll of the men and women who served during the last war was un- veiled. Rev. G. F. N. Atkinson of Wardsville, a former pastor, was present and assisted Rev, E. R. Stan- way with the service. Special music VMS rendered by the choir under the leadership of Mrs. J, R. Murdock. The choir was assisted by Mr. S. G. Rannie of Hensall, a former organ- ist and choir leader, who sang two solos "The Lord's prayer" and "The, Lord's my Shepherd". The tablet was unveiled by Mr. J. K. Cornish and Mr. Lyle Hill, forty five names on the honor roll were read by Mr.1 Ross Scott. The Last Post was. sounded by Mr. B. Hearn of Clinton, I An impressive sermon was preached by Rev, E. R. 'Stanway. A large bou-li quet of Mums in memory of the late I William Graham who paid the sn preme sacrifice was placed in front of the pulpit by the Patriotic Society On Monday evening under thet auspices of the Young People's Union, a larr•e and excellent display of Chinese art and culture was ex- hibited. Much of the work was ex-' plained by Rev, D. Stanway who said many of the articles were made by. the common people of China. The work is a credit to any nation. Sev- eral of the girls who served tea were dressed in Chinese costume, KIPPEN Mrs. Little visited recently with relatives in Detroit. Mrs. Archie Parsons and Donald spent a 'few days recently with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Linden at Denfield. Mrs. W. Homey of Exeter is spending a couple of weeks with her niece Mrs. A. Gackatetter who is confined to her room thro illness. Don't forget the Bazaar and home -cooking sale to be held in the Sunday School room of St. Andrew's United Church, on Sat. Nov. 30th, afternoon and evening, sponsored by the W.A. of that church. Mrs. Wood of Seaforth visited re- cently with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Dannn, Mr. and Mrs, Archie Parsons and family visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. J. Ferguson of Chiselhurst. W.M.S. Meet , The W.M.S. met in the Sunday School room of St.: Andrew's United Church on Wednesday afternoon Nov. 6, for their birthday meeting with a good attendance, The meet- ing `opened with the theme by Mrs. Allan Johnson, who presided. A hymn was sung and the 23rd psalm was repeated in unison followed by silent prayer. A short hymn taken from the Missionary Monthly was then sung. The topic on the women of India was given by firs, A. Gack- stetter. Mrs. J. Hyde then led in prayer. Mrs.' Harold Jones and Mrs, Arnold Gackstetter sang a duet "Je- sus lover of my Soul". The meeting closed by repeating the alizpah Benediction in unison, Mrs. John Sinclair and Mrs. Al- bert Alexander represented the Kip - pen Women's Institute at the three day Institute convention in London last week. Mrs. Wm. Kyle also at- tended and Mrs, Glenn McLean re- presented South Huron as the Fed- erated delegate for 1947. Mrs,. Oster of Blyth will be the Area Conven- tion President, Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Bremner, of Zurich are getting nicely settled. in -their new home on the Wm. J. F.' Bell farm, he having accepted a po- sition with Mr. Andrew Bell. Mrs. Ryan of Toronto is making her home with her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Bremner, Mr. Wm. Doig has been laid up with the "Flu" but is around again.' Mr, and. Mrs, Norman Long of K.ippen spent a very pleasant week- end visiting with friends in Owen Sound. Mr, John C. Doig of Detroit is. spending a few days the guest of his mother and sister, Miss Janet. The sewing short course "Up -to-, date Garments' sponsored by the• Kippen East Institute will, be held! from Nov. 18th to Nov. 2,2nd, 10 a. m. to 4 p.rn., at the home of Mrs,' Cliff Watson, in Kippen. Please: note change in meeting place.' Anyone in.-{ terested is welcome to attend. In- structress will be Miss Collins of Toronto. CONSTANCE Mr, Lorne Lawson left for De- troit on Thursday to visit with rela-. tives. Mr, and Mrs. Archie Hoggarth t/enk/ns missedifagain! 14167/Ad have to yet the fe/%ow a good PfERCEwafch! "PIERETTE"` $21,75 OTHERS FROM 520.50 "MERCURY" $25.00 0T"ERS FROM 114.50 SMARI(Y 1105E0 • DEPENDABLE MODERAI IY PRICED WATCHES OF TESTED •ACCURACY, Fred. S. Savauge Jeweler & Optometrist THE GIFT SHOP Phone 194 Res. 10 and Jane of Wallaceburg spent the weekend with Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Britton. Mrs. Donald Buchanan is spend- ing a few days in Toronto visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dollimor• Master Douglas Britton of Thamesville spent the weekend with his grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Britton. Miss Francis Downey spent the weekend visiting relatives in Tor- onto. Mr. Chas. Dexter has sold his farm to Mr, George Hoggarth. Mrs. Harry Pethick is spending a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wakefield. CROMARTY Mr. and Mrs. Thomas 'Scott Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott and family with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Crago, Iiirkton. :lir. and Mrs. Archie • Hoggarth and daughter of Wallaceburg, with his .parents. Mr. Mervin Dow has returned from the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Coleman and son with relatives in Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hogg and son of Thorndale with Mr. and Mrs. Ken McKellar. .A number from this vicinity are enjoying a few days visiting the Royal Winter Fair, this week. The regular monthly council meeting of the Hibbert Township Council was held on Tuesday Nov, 5, Reeve Joseph Atkinson presiding. The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting which were adopt- ed as read. Correspondence was read from the Thames Valley Devel- opment Project and The Stratford General Hospital. A resolution was passed instructing the payment of seventy-five dollars to Dr. Stapleton for inoculation of the school child- ren, Mr, Allen Vivian was allowed twelve dollars for sheep killed by dogs. Mr. James Crowley was paid thirteen dollars and fifty cents for repairing what is known as the Scott Drain. Road accounts to the amount of $732,80 paid, Thos. D. Wren, Clerk of the Twp. of Hibbert. ROBERT GRANT FRASER After a very short illness the death occurred in Scott Memorial Hospital about 2 o'clock Wednesday morning of Robert Grant Fraser, aged 52 year's, Mr. Fraser took ill on Tuesday afternoon and previous to that time had been around as usual. He was born at Walton and had served over- seas in the first great war. During the recent war he was a government in- spector at the Sunshine Co., 'Water- loo. Surviving besides his wife, the former Janet Howes, are thirteen children: Dorothy, of London; Helen (Mrs. Radford), Londesboro; Ruth (Mrs. Rintoul1, Waterloo; Jack, Sea - forth; Edna,. Waterloo; Jean, hill, Andric, Oscine, Barbara, Mary. Doug- las and Muriel. at hone. Also three sisters. Mrs" George Lowery incl Mrs, Alex Lowery, Seaforth, and Mrs. John Vroonran, Goderieh. One son, Arthur,was killed, on 50- •tive service in France in July, :1944 - The funeral will take place on Fri- day, Nov, 1.5t1r, frons Iris late home, West William St., to Maitland Bank cemetery. Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, of St. Thomas Anglican church, will officiate