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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1947-04-17, Page 1oeafor HURON COUNTY'S -LEADING NEWSPAP WIIOLE SERIES, VOL. 70, No, 16 ER SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, IIIURSDA77, APRIL 17, 1947 DR. HALL -ADDRESSES SEAFORTH TO HAVE JUBILEE BANQUETI DAYLIGHT SAVING On Thursday evening, April 1, Seaforth Town Council at the regu- the Jubllse.Banciuet of the Women's, lar. meeting on Monday evening pass- institute was held in the Northside ,ed the bylaw to license and 'regulate Church, Grace was said by Rev. 11 public halls, rinks,` ete: Other business V. Workman. Community singing, included building permits .for Lour was enjoyed with Mrs. liner Caul- houses; also a service -station on Cod-' ericlt street near West William street,. and daylight-saving from April 27th to Sept. 27th. All members were present: Reeve Frank Sills took his seat as reeve, and Councillor W. T. Teall replaced Mr, Sills as councillor. Fire Chief Allen Reid reported "no fires", and work on fitting the truck to carry ladder and chemicals is pro- greasing. • Chief of Police John Currie said the town has been fairly quiet Seine lads have damaged property i1 Egmond ville to extent of $12, and five sum- monses are issued in consequence. - Mayor M. A. Reid asked council to fill the committee appointments left vacant by the death of the ate Reeve Daly, on the streets, relief and police committees. Iii reference to the streets commit- tee Councillor W. Ross said "It is a one-man committee; what is the use of having three when they do ilot'sit on it." Councillor Close: don't know how you get -that idea." This led to a detailed discussion be- tween Councillors Closeand Ross of. the actions of the streets committee during the winter. • Council appointed Councillor uncillor Teall to the streets committee. Councillor Close will be chairman, Reeve Frank Sills wasappointed to the relief committee. Councillor Teall was appointed to Mr. Sills' place on fnan ce committee. He was also appointed to the police committee. Correspondence included ,an ack- nowledgment from Mrs John F. Daly and family, Councillor B. Christi said the lire and water committee would order two lengths of new hose, 2% melt, ladders, and '50 feet of small 1 se, chemical. Councillor McMaster inquired about fire hydrants near high school. An -application of r. Henry R. Colbert for position of assistant con- stable was deft in hands rot police committee. Application for building permits for tour houses was made by Dr. E A. McMaster. One house, estimated cost $3,800, to be put besideWm. Hart's property; and two houses, estimated at $3,700 and $3,800, d a cottage $3,500, to be put on the former James Devereapx property, were granted. Councillor McMaster said one build-, ink would be moved front Hibbert and two from McKillop. Application for. building permit by the McColl-Frontenac Oil Co. to erect a standard -type service station, com- plete with pumps and ramp, on form- er blacksmith shop site on. Goderieli street, estimated cos :$10,000, was granted. Councillor Teall, who spon- sored the application, said it would be necessary to removeone tree tor the drive -way, but thetrees along West William street would be left. Council. authorized inspection of a house on West street, owned by Mr, Lorne Webster, at his request, Daylight-saving cause considerable discussion.. A motion was passed bringing it. into effect n April 27th. eros at the piano. A toast to the King was proposed by the W. I. President. Mrs. Doig, followed by singing the National Anthem. "Mrs. Doig introduced .the speaker and the guests at the Tread table. The toast to the W. L was proposed by Mrs. Goudie, who gave the history of the Institute which is represented in 83. countries of the world with over one million members, responded to by Mrs. J. F. Scott, A welcome was ten- dered all present by Mrs. Doig, who said that the hope of the future lies with the women. Mr. Walker Hart sang two solos, accompanied by Mrs, John McGregor: Miss Flora Durnin brought greetings from the Institute branches of Ontario, Two solo num- bers by Miss Betty Moore we're much enjoyed. Mrs. Oster of Blyth brought greetings from. ,the London Area Convention.Board. There are 36,000 members in Ontario .and it is to be hoped that we will have many more. Miss Thelma Elgie,: a charter member, was presented with a- life membership by Mrs. Wilfred Cole- man. ,Mrs. Gordon Papple read our Branch history which was written by Mrs. Raymond Nott. Dr, G. E. Hall, ,president-elect of 'the U. of W. 0. and Dean of the Medical School was the guest speaker, speaking on the subject "Preservation of Knowledge of Com- munity Life." f *`blue coal'; THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 'Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "God's Revelation to the Listener.". 7 pan., "Under the Shadow of the Almighty". Communicants class. 2 P.m., Sun- day. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m., The Sunday School. 11 a,m,, and 7 p.m., Public Wor- ship—Tine Minister will preach. 4:30 pan., Church of the Air, conducted by the Rev. F. G. Stewart 1111 of St. Andrew's Church, Kitchener. Monday,. April 21st at 4 p.m. Thanksgiving meeting of the Mission Band, Mothers and friends are : in- vited to attend, Tuesday, April 22nd, The Presby- terian Broadcast C.K.N.X. Winginam from 8 to 8:30 p.m; Hear: the. Rt. Rev, Dr. W. Gordon 'MacLean of First Church, Winnipeg,. Moderator of the General Assembly. Anglican - St, Thomas', Seaforth: 10 a.m, Sun- day School; 11 a,in. Morning Prayer. 7 p.ni. Evening prayer, St. Mary's, Dublin: 2? 30 Sunday School, 3 Church Service.' The Rector, Rev. C. F. L. -Gilbert, B. A., at all services. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 aim. Sunday School 11 a.m., "Owner of all Things". 7 p.m., "Looking to Jesus". , ADULT FELLOWSHIP The .Adult .Fellowship Group' of Northside United met on Tusday evening. April 15th with Mr. John Stevens presiding.' The meeting opened by singing "Take my life and let it be" followed with prayer by Mr, Gerry Comae -tin, The scrip- ture eri -ture lesson was react by Miss Luella Taylor. The roll was then called and the minutes of. the March meeting were read by sec. Miss Ruth Cluff. A most inspiring address was' gra- ciously given by Mrs. Scott, who in. her talk, stressed the three following words found frequently in the bible, "Come", "Wait", and "Go". Speak- ing on the subject of prayer Mrs. Scott commented that prayer is the most forceful power that one. can genes -ate. The meeting closed by singing "Just as I am" and by re- peating the miapah benediction. Miss Audrey Hall conducted a game and lunch was served by the social com- mittee. BRIDE -ELECT IS HONORED BY FRIENDS Friends from Clinton and Sea - forth of Miss Jean Powell, bride-to- be, surprised her with a miscellane- ous shower at,the home of Mrs. Chas Elliott on Wednesday evening last, As the bride-to-be entered the room she was led to the seat of honour beside a decorated 'wheel -barrow loaded with gifts which was placed' under a canopy of pink ,and white. streamers. After openng the nunier-1 ous gifts Miss Powell thanked her, many friends fittingly, Giving spe-1 cal thanks to Mrs. Bert White and also to her sister Mrs. Ken Elliott who arranged the shower and to Mrs. Chas. Elliott who' opened her hone for the occasion. A few games and a, delightful lunch ended an en- joyable evening. 1 fS n d qi 1 I e 0 t i n Christie 0 �o t Mr. n u e s an v a n ill i a e t •il s 0 ns d 0 Sewer tile, flooding from Silver Creek, floods in Coleman street and 11nrecreation grounds, received eon - sideration. Councillors pointed out that even the cities of London, Galt and Chatham, also Walkerton, had had floods this year. Other business in eluded discussion of a plugged drain on Main street: and the ap- polutment of the relief committee to look after. the Clothing for Britain drive, with Reeve Sills es -chairman.. Bylaw for thelicensing and regula- tion of'publtc halls, etc., in town was read- and passed. This bylaw which is very comirrehensive in its scope, was drawn up by a committee under chair- tnanship of Mr. Sills. The license fee will be $10 a year. The fire chief and chief of police have authority over all public halls in respect to ti're hazards, and desirability or operation. The provisions of the bylaw cover the exits, doors; stairways, cloak rooms, electrical -equipment smoking accom- modation, inflammable decorations; also furnaces, furnace -rooms, stoves, pipes, etc. 'There was some discus- sion, especially es to how the bylaw would apply to and affect the rink. Council agreed the rink was well pro- vided with, exits. SEVERAL FARMS CHANGE HANDS The farm known as the Petersen farm on the Kippen Road, has been sold to Rudolph Etue of the 7th con., Tuekersmith; . Mr. lltue's farm is sold to: John McNaughton & Sons; and Messrs. Harold Jackson and 17. P. Chesney have acquired the McNaugh ton 50 -acre grass farm- on the 4th cot. Mr. Petersen is moving to a farm on #8 highway just west of Stratford. Mr. William Brod'hagen is moving, this week to Grey Tp.• where he has bought the farm of Mike Johnston, lot -7, con. 15, Grey Tp., near WaIton.' Mr. Pete Maloney, St. Columban, is taking Mr. Brodhagen's 'farm on No. 8' highway, 2 miles east of Seaforth. The house will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. H. O'Rourke,. Ma'. O'Rourke hav- ing taken a position in the. Excellence Flour mills this Week. - ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. J..7. Holland,' St. Col- u'mban, announce the engagement of their second eldest daughter, Gloria Marie, to Mr. Grant Watson ,Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs; Morley Bailey, Windsor. The 'marriage to .take place on Saturday,May 10th, in St. Mich- ael's Cathedral, Toronto. ANNUAL MEETING OF CATHOLIC W. L. At the -annual meeting of the St, James' subdivision of the Catholic Women's League, Seaforth, held in the Separate School hall on Monday evening in the form of a pot -luck supper, 'Mrs, William Hart, the re- tiring president, was presented with a missal by Mrs. Charles P, Sills, on behalf of the League members. Mrs. Frank Devereaux moved •a vote of. thanks to Mrs. Hart, who had given untiringly of her efforts as presi- dent of the League for the past two years. Rev. T. P. Hussey, spiritual adviser of the sub -division was pre- sent along with the husbands of the members. Pink carnations decorated the tables and following the supper, Mrs. Frank Devereaux favored with piano selections. Following the op - Per the meeting opened with the singing,of "0 Canada", followed by' prayer led by the president. A review of the year's work as re- ported by the recording secretary, Mrs. 'John Flannery, indicated a successful year. Prayer books were given to the First Communion class, and at the "At Home" sponsored an- nually by the' C.W.L. for the school children. school pins which were de- signed esigned by a former parishioner, were presented to the graduating class. A picnic was held in June for the children and at Christmas they were given candy and treats. A 'Welcome Home' reception was man; Pres., Mrs. Paul Doig; 1st vice held for over sixty returned boys. I Mrs. E. B. Gouclie; vice, Mrs, of the parish and they each were Is' Hillebrecht; 2ndrvic„ Mrs. presented with a remembrance. The John sick and shut-in members were re -1 Ebner Catneion; District 'Director, membered by visits and at Christ -I Mrs. Andrew Crozier; Deputy Direc- mas, boxes of fruit were sent. All tor, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman; Branch new -comers to the parish were visit -i Directors, Mrs., Earl Papple, Mrs, ecl :and cards were sent to the sick! Ken. Chambers, Mrs. R. M. Scott: as well as all new mothers. All de- I An rep. Mrs. Hillebrecht, pianist. ceased members were remembered) Mrs. AlexPepper; ass't., Mrs. Leslie with Mass cards. Three boxes, vel -I McClure program convenor, Mrs. J. ued at $100.00 were sent to the' F Scott; card convenor, Mrs. Dale Sisters of Service, Two; crates of Nixon; Standing Committee: Agr, eggs were sent to the Sisters of St,� and Can. Ind., Mrs. Alex Boyce; Joseph, London, Twelve cartons ea Citizenship, Mrs. Eldon Kerr; Hist - canned goods were collected and do -I orical Research, Mrs. Dave McLean, nated to the Pope's Welfare collet -1 Health, Mrs. Gordon McDonald;) tion for canned goods to help feed Horne Economics, Mrs. Wm, Old- field C mmunit Social the starving European nations. Al o y Act. andr cash donation was also sent to the' Welfare, Mrs. Mike Williams, Mrs, European Relief. A donation of $10-_1James Brown; Publicity, Mrs. Ray - 00 was sent to 'Bishop Jordan of, mond Nott; Social meetings, Mrs. the Western Missions. Layettes were Jack McLean, Mrs. James McIntosh, made during the year. A donation Miss Thelma Elgie and Mrs. Gordon was sent to the Byron Chapel Fund, Papple. Auditor, Mrs. Cecil Oke. 1 SEAFORTH WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ELECTS; The. annual meeting of the .Sea forth W. I. was held Tuesday. after -noon. April 15Th at the home :of Mrs, Wm.. Oldfield. Mrs. Paul Doig i presided. The Ode and Lord's Pray-' er opened the meeting, Mrs. Me-' Clure read the minutes and treasur-1 er's'report. It was decided to have a dance on May 23rd. Committee for; same is Mrs, Jack McLean, Mrs. Mike 'Williams and Mrs. Dale Nixon, The district annual will be held at Hurondale on May 27 with din- ner served in -Thames Road church. Reports of meetings were read and handed to the secretary. All standing committee reports are to be handed into Mrs, McClure .as soon as possible. Places of meetings for the coin- ing year were decided. We will hold a picnic in July in place of a meet- ing. Mfrs. Raymond Nott moved a vote of. thanks on behalf of the In- stitute to the Pres. and committee who so ably conducted the plans for the very successful Jubilee banquet. A vote of thanks was made to the hostess by Mrs. Hillebrecht. A delic- ious lunch of sandwiches, maple syrup and scones was served by the hostess and committee and a social half hour enjoyed, Mrs, Gordon Papple presented the following slate of officers for 1947- 48 which is adopted as read. Hon. Pres., Mrs. Wilfred Cole - London. The Sub -division is. a sup-, porter of the School of Christ radio • program, at London, as well as thel Sacred Heart Radio Program at Windsor. A delegate was sent to the annual diocesan convention .held in Chatham in October. The League sponsored an essay contest locally for the school children,' Our pastor was given •an offering at Christmas) and Easter. SCHOOL BOARD ADOPTS $1,500 MINIMUM The public school board met in the board room on Tuesday evening with all members present including Chairman Clare Reith, Trustees J. A. Westcott, Geo. Johnston, Fred Willis, Alvin Silvery and Ross Sav- auge and secretary -treasurer M. A. McKellar, At each meeting feast papers A letter was presented from the were read, and " at Christmas the - Teachers' Federation outlining the League issued a parish paper called proposed. new salary schedules that e St. James Chronicle", a paper are being adopted by most schools winch originated during the war in throughout Ontario. The minimums. the interest of the parish boys over- salary of $1500 was adopted by the seas. Each meeting was published in Board. the local weekly and daily news-; Bills passed.. were $12.40 for re papers. The program committee pairs to boiler, and $1127.50 for gave an interesting report, Seventy-, salaries, seven members were reported as The rate for supply teachers was having paid fees, The magazine con-' set at $7 per day. vener reported eleven readers: The; treasury showed receipts of $667,45 PRESBYTERIAN ADVANCE and disbursements of $418.34 leav-' I WILL BE HELD IN MAY. Mg tionalaland ance diocesan 49 b with io l In May of 1940 the Presbyterian - o ligate ns, 1• having been met. .. Church in Canada, realizing its part The Nominating Committee, Mrs, in the spiritual life of Canada, lawn- Wm. Duncan, Mrs. Charles P. Sills, ched an Advance for Christ and and Mrs, J. Matthews -named - them Peace thank -offering. 1947 officers and committees: Spiri-f Because of previous commitments tual Adviser, Rev. T. P, Hussey; the congregation of First Presbyter- past-pres.. Mrs. Wm, Hart; pres.,; ran Church, Seaforth, decided to Mr"s. John Flannery; 1st •vice-pres.,lpostpone its share in the peace thank Mrs. Thomas Sills; 2nd vice-prea,t offering. The time far• such Inas now Mrs. John Hotham; 3rd vice-preat arrived and feom May 1 -May 17 all Mrs. J. 'Slattery; treas., Mrs. C• A,' Presbyterian's -members and adher- Trott; corresponding - sec'y, Mrs. i eats --will be urged and -invited to Frank ,Devereaux; recording' secy, share in this.vital work, Mrs. C. P. Sills; convenors: Press,) At a meeting of the Session and Mrs. J. J. Cleary; Magazine, Miss the Board of Managers of First Alice Daly; Sisters of Service, Mrs, Church this week much interest and . F. S. Sills; health, Miss M. Dunn, R. N.; Red Cross, Mrs, W. ,J. Dun- can; Lay Retreat, Mrs. J. ' M. Mc- Millan; Child of Welfare, Mrs. John gart Literature setting ' fthe Neilson; program, Miss 'M. Kelly; n h aim the cosi; citizenship, Mrs. Arthur Devereaux; and purpose of the Advance For period. Immigration and Traveller's Aid, Christ is being mailed to all mem- May 3, a Mrs. Leo Fortune; Social Commit begs and adherents next week. tee, Mrs. T, Maloney, Mrs. C. Ha- gan, Mrs. J. Matthews, Mrs. Flana- gan, Mrs. Ifelly, Mrs. Pryee. The new officers took over with .Mrs. Flannery in the chair: Miss M. Dunn and Mrs. J. Slattery were appointed as a committee to .estimate the cost of redecorating the C.W.L. room in the Scott Memorial Hospital. Dona- tions to Father Flannery's Radio Program anis to the: local Red Cross will be made in April. Plans were made for a' collection of • canned goods to be sent to England. It was decided by the new officers that all regular monthly meetings of the League will be held in the Separate School. on the first Monday of •the month. h v'd d. The ant usis3m was .•>1 a year • adorthy c&ribute... 1125° She will admire your good taste if you choose tills en- gagement ring `5 LOCKETS Popular heart de- sign in a sterling silver locket of ex- quisite beauty. Adorna pendant d? and chain. Gold filled .ti+o t,ne finish and ',ton. set. SAVAUGES Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Post Office, Seaforth QO APRIL MEETING OF TUCKERSMITH COUNCIL Tuckersmitlt municipal Council met ill town hall, Seaforth, on Saturday. April 5th, for their regular monthly meeting with all members presort and the Reeve in the chair, E. B Goudie waited on eo1neil on behalf of the Federation of Agriculture and advocated purchase of a truck and spraying equipment to control warble fly. Cost of -zilch equipment would be approximately $2,056, No action was taken et present. Mr. Goudie also re- ported on the activities of Seaforth High School Board, as did Mr. J. W. Crich for Clhntbn Iiigh- School Board. Mr. Robinson and Mr. Jefferson of Clinton Hospital Board attended the meeting and asked council to consider a. grant toward same. Owing to the number of municipalities served by this hospital, (((anvil suggested to the committee that (bey lioki a general meeting and invite delegates from eaeliof the municipalities in order to .n•riee• at some fair proporticltala rant. The nutiike's' report was pre- sented by James Love and Arthur layson and duly adopted. ('onuc•il sold His township ('rusher and olip• merit to Wilson Me Cat ane y for the sum 01 slim), with sale subject to the approval of DD"purtmen1 of Highway., 'rhe Reeve anti Treasurer ate anlh- arized to sign notes with the Canad- ian Hank of C'olnmerco for aurront borrowings for 1.1.17. Connell also in- 11110etl the 10ottd suporintendom to omploy ltd Boyer, as gmtlop operator and lir any other work iii cn1n1,',•t Gut with the township roads for one year It a rate of G5c an hour, such rate of pay re,irna(tive to March 1st- 1a17 - Clinton Show was given a gram of 085. and travelling expenses of 8 each were ordered paid to -delegates ('has. MacKay, Roy Pepper and E, P. Chesney, who attended the Good 1001015 'couvenl.ion, The treasurer surer was ordered to pay $303.06.111 the Federa- tion of Agriculture on 55(1ot11(1 of rites levied and collected for 1946. As - vomits were passed es follows: Fox bounty 13; relief ,$30; salaries $3110: Por$5.50; travelling expense:; $75 'grant $35' legal lees vv 'S $31; sundry 40c; road acct, Fee, of lgric., 0393 05. 170511 in all total 18,.1 70.74, since • e 1 ence printing chairman for the Advance is Mr. 65,290.13 John Beattie and Mr, James G. Mul- accounts len is treasurer. BRODH.AGEN Miss Ol'delia Wolfe rehu'ned to De- troit after visiting with her parents., Mr. and Mrs Chas. Wolfe, Mrs. Manuel Byevmon and Wayne spent n few days with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Eisler, ;Seaforth,' Mr, and Mrs. Barry Byerman ac- cempaniesi Wm. S. Riehl Co Waterloo. on Sunday and visited their , sons Stanley and Frank Byerman, KIPPEN Marlene McLachlan spent ber Eas- ter holidays with. her grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. John Baker, Hillsgreen. The Friendship Circle stet on Monday evening in the Sunday School room of St. Andrew's United Church with a good attendance. Mrs. Winson Workman's group had charge of the meeting with Mrs. Workman presiding. The meeting opened by singing hymn 164 after which Mrs. Caldwell read the 23rd Psalm. The Lord's prayer was re-' peated in unison followed by a sing-, song. Mrs. Harry Caldwell gave a very humorous reading, My Patient. 1 Virginia 'McClinchey favoured with' a piano instrumental. Mrs. Winson Workman and Mrs. Ross led the group in two, interesting contests. r Mrs. Harry Caldwell and Mrs, Ross led a current event quiz between the boys and the girls; the boys being the winners. Mrs. Ross informed the group that Mrs. Workman's side is leading in attendance points. During the business period it was' decided to hold two more meetings this year, Mae.-Gackstetter's group to be in charge on Monday evening April 280. 1 epresent of snow plowing for that Council adjourned to meet t 2 p.nt.--E. P. Chesney, Clerk Mrs. Jo1nn Pfaff returned homefrom a pleasant Visit with member's of her family in London. Mrs. N. E. Cook and Miss .L+'leanor Cook visited during -the hast week with Dr. Norma Cook in Toronto. Mr. E. L. Mickle spent a few days this week in Ottawa o1 505111ess. Mr. George Dick underwent an op- eration in 'St. Joseph's Hospital, Lon- don, last week. Born -10 Clinton General hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Alf Scholl of f3elisall, a son, Garry William, key-Allen— pretty Spiting wedding was sol- emnized at the Hensel' United -Church manse on Monday at 4 o'clock when Rev: It, A. Brook united in anarrtage Margaret Annie Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Richard Taylor Sr., Hensall, and William Lorne Kay, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kay, of Lon- don. - The bride chose a brown pin- striped suit with matching topcoat and brown accessories: ;She wore a Bronze rose corsage. Her sister, Miss Jeanie Taylor, was bridesmaid, wear- ing a grey suit with Black accessories and wore a corsage of Anlerir.an Beau ty roses and sweet peas. The groom was attended by the bride's brother Edwin Taylor. A wedding recep- tion was held at line home of. the !bride's parents with 27 guests. The bride's table was centered with the three-tier wedding cake, white can- dles in silver tapers and decorated with pink and white carnations, Serv- ing were Mrs. Edwin Taylor and Miss Mary Taylor, The bride's mother re- ceived, wearing printed silk jersey and the groom's mother wore navy blue polka dot. Guests were present from Seaforth, Mitchell, London. Later the bride and grooms left on a 00101 trip to Toronto. They will reside in London. Mrs. Lereine Ballantyne of Tor- onto will be the guest speaker at Carmel Presbyterian Ladies' Aid on Tuesday, April 29011 at 8:30 p.m. Her subject will be "Handicrafts" and the meeting is open to visitors. Plan to attend this meeting. Miss Goldie Cross R.N. of London spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cross, firs. Gus Voth and family return- edtfoit. home after a pleasant visit in De- - - Rev, I', A, Ferguson is attending a meeting of the Sabha th School Board and Young People's Society in Toronto, this week. Miss Catharine Lavelle, Palmer- ston spent the Easter holidays with her cousin. Miss Judith Shaddick. Mr, and Mrs. W. G. Bell of Hen- sall have received the Operation:il Wings' and certificate in recognition. of gallant services '' rendered by their sort, Flying Officer Alvin D. G. Bell in a bombing raid over Berlin, iebruary 27. 1944, with a crow of nine he was lost while in a Lancast- er bomber. The late F. 0. Bell was a graduate of the 3. of W.O. The Girls' Dance Club will hold a dance in the Town hall, Hensel, on Thurdsay evening, April 1711, music by the Casa Royal Orchestra of London. The monthly meeting of the Even- ing Auxiliary was meld at the home of Miss M. Ellis or Monday evening' April kith with Miss Barbara Michie presding. The meeting opened with the singing of the theme song and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." Minutes read. Mrs. 1','L. Mc- Naughton assisted the hostess. Roll call taken "Messages of .Spring". Mrs; Alex Hyde gave worthwhile comments on the devotional "Inspir- ation of Easter." The 'scripture les- son St. Luke 24: 1-9 was read by Miss Gladys Luker after which the Lord's Prayer was repeated in uni- son. The hymn "Low in the grave He lay", was sung, a business discussion followed. A Thank You letter was read from Mrs. M. Sanders. The W. M. S. Presbyterial takes Plate in Ex- eter on April 24th. The auxiliary members -are . cordially invited to attend. The highlight -of the program was Miss Michie's presentation of the Study Book chapter "Women of India". The hymn "Christ the. Lord is Risen today" was sung and the meeting closed by all repeating the; Mizpah Benediction after which lunch was served. 1'Ir. and Mrs, A. L. Case returned home from a month's trip to the Coast; returning home via Chicago. Miss Norma. Collins of London visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brock. Mrs. John Kaiser was a recent visitor with friends .at. Brucefield. SANGSTER—In St. Joseph's Hos- pital, London, or March 29th ,to Mr, and Mrs, David Sangster, a daughter "Gail Marlene.".