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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1944-01-13, Page 1n,nuullunl,nuuiluluun,npuiu,uu n,nbuum un nuum.l COURAGE Courage must comefrom the soul. within• Tho man' must furnish the will to win, So niers.. it out for .yourself, my lad, l,ul"Ilunii„gmim"uen u",Ie, un,ue"nalu,PuuuumlU HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER o,n,n"umu"m,tinuuw"",nda,",""nunu"n",nurynn You were bona with al] that the great have With your eauinment thea` all. began, Get hold a yourself and soy: "T can!" lllll11„I111,11„ill,II,„,II„tlll,llllt,ni„Itll,lli,l, l„1III„In,,,lllr WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 67, No. 2 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1944 Farm Group Hears Interesting Speakers Visiting R. A. F. Scotsmen En- joy Comparing Farming Methods , .An interesting meeting was held Saturday night at the honie:of Mr. Keith Webster by the farm 'forum group on the highway ,west of Sea - forth, which has been meeting every week since the 8th of November to discuss farm problems. By meeting on Saturday night they were privi- leged to have LAC. Duncan Mac- Pherson and LAC, Walter Knox of Port Albert with them. They had both had considerable experience in farm- ing in Scotland before Joining the 11..A. F. After a spirited discussion on the subject for the evening, "Adequ- ate Farm Credit can be supplied,” a very interesting time was spent in comparing methods, prices and vari- ous other aspects of farming in Can- ada and in Scotland. • Among other things, it was learn- ed that Scotland has a much more carefully supervised breeding pro- gram than Canada. LAC. Duncan MacPherson delighted all of those present, and especially those' who claim ,Scotland as the land of their forefathers, by reading from the poems of Bobbie Burns, The next meeting on the 17111 of January, will be held at the home of Jas. F. Scott. The subject is to be "Credit Unions." Those who do not have the privilege of belonging to a farm radio forum group cannot realize the fine opportunity they are losing of bettering their education about the most important aspects of farm living. E. L. Rn ox PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 11 a.m. "The Day of His Holiness." 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. 7 p.m. "Tile Sinner Wrongeth His Own Soul." Thursday 7.45 p.m., Prayer Ser- vice. St. Thomas Church , Rector, Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 ant. "The Blessings of Worship" 7 p.nt. "A New Life." Sunday School at 10 a,m. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.25 p.m,, Sunday School. 3 p.m. "1'he Blessings of Worship." Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B,A„B,D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m. "Missing the Opportunities of Life.” 7 p.m. "Pleasing God," First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. S.S. at 10 a,m. 11 a.m.: "The Gospel of Release." '7 p.m.: ''Christ and Peter." Midweek meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. The Salvation Army Adjutant G. Robinson and five cadets who have come from Calgary,. Alberta; Truro, Nova Scotia; Halifax, N.S., and Toronto, and who are now in the Salvation Army Training Coll- ege in Toronto, are conducting special meetings this week end, January 14, 15 and 16. You are invited to cone and hear tb.e Adjutant and cadets give their experiences. Cadet Muriel Chamberlain, ATOM., LTCM., former- ly ormerly a music teacher, cones from Cal- gary. Meetings: Friday, Jan. 14-4.15 p.m. Noah's Ark (boys and girls). 8 p.m. Welcome meeting, illustrated by map. Saturday, -Jan, 15-8 p.nr., Gospel Clock, bright music and singing. -Sunday, ,Tan. 16-9.30 a.m, Knee drill; 11 a,nm. Holiness meeting; 3 p. in. Sunday School; 7 p.m. Salvation meeting. TUXI:S BOYS ELECT. OFFICERS FOR 1944 The Tuxis Boys of Northside ,Un- ited Church met last Thursday even- ing and held their annual meeting. Mr. Ernie Clarke gave a report of, the Ontario Older Boys Parliament; held in Kitchener last week which he attended as member for South Hur- on. The following officers were el- ected for 1944: Mentor, Ross Sav- auge; Past Pretor, Donald Bright rall; Pretor,' Fred Weedmark; Dep- uty Pretor. Ronald Savauge; Scrip- tor, Donald Hillis; Comptor, Robert Knight. After the election the boys enjoyed games and lurteh, 1. M. Eckart Named Clerk and Treasurer McKillop Twp. Council Held Inaugural Meeting on Mon- day The township council of McKillop held their statutory meeting in Sea - forth on Monday and appointed the following officials for 1944: Clerk and Treasurer, J. M. Eckart; aud- itors, Monteith & Monteith; school attendance officer, Geo. : Eaton; drainage inspector, Clarence Regele; weed inspector, David Boyd; medical officer of health, Dr. Gorwill; asses- sor, James Hogg; road superinten- dent, Wm. J. Manley; Patrolmen, John E. Murray, Henry Kleber, James McQuaid, Geo Leonhardt, Joe Murray, Calvin Hillen, T. Scott, Thos, Hackwell, Stewart Dolmage, Russell Barrows, Joe Hugill, Vincent Lane, Con Eckart, Mat Murray, Finlay MCKercher, William Kerr, P. McLaughlin, R. C. Dodds, Wm. Som- erville, Sam Bolton, Jos. Campbell; Poundkeeppers, John Walsh, Jos. Carlin, Wm. Hoegy, Wm. Anderson, Peter McCowan, Chas. Kleber, W. G. McSpadden, Percy Taylor, Henry Bennewies; Fence viewers, James Nolan, William O'Reilly, William Boyd, Jos. McLaughlin, William Shannon, R. W. Campbell, Fred Scarlett, Thos. McMillan, Zack Mc- Spadden; Sheep valuators, Frank Bauerman, R. C. Dodds, Henry Welt- ersen; Building inspectors, Wni. Bea- ttie, Wm, Somerville; Member Board of Health, Jerry O'Hara. CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE MEETING The C.W.L. held their January meeting at the home of the president Mrs. C. P. Sills, on Jan. 9, with Mrs. Sills presiding. After the opening pI'ayer, the members answered the roll call by giving the name of a Dio- cesan institution in charge of Relig- ious. The correspondence was read by the Cor. Sec., Mrs. J. Eckert, This included letters from our boys in the armed forces, thanking for Xmas parcels; a letter from Rev. Fr. Flan- nety,-thanking the League for adon- ation to his radio program, "School of Christ," and a letter of thanks from the pupils of the school for Xmas treats. Mrs. James Nolan and Mrs. F. Devereaux, visiting committee, re- ported 10 visits, The war services' convener, Miss Alice Daly, reported 17 boxes sent to our boys overseas, and 31 boxes to our boys still in Canada.' The treasurer's report was given by MVS. J. J. Cleary. An open discussion or "Pictures and Statues in Religion" and "Improper Motion Pictures" then I followed, after which the meeting adjourned. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. RETURNS FROM OVERSEAS I Among the first Western Ontario s wounded veterans of the Battle of Italy and Sicily, who arrived at Lon- don, Ont., aboard a hospital train on Phone 84 $1 a year Town Council Holds First 1944 Meeting Standing Committees for Year Are Named — Town Officials Re -appointed r Tile first meeting of Seaforth mun- icipal council for 1944 was held in the council chambers at the Town Hall at 11 a.m. on Monday, and the members made the required declar- ation of office and took their seats.. The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Hurford. Mayor J. 3. Cluff welcomed Reeve J. P. Daly to the council 'board. .On notion of Keating and Smith, the striking committee was composed of the whole council to strike the standing committees for the year. On motion of MacKenzie and Daly the striking committee report was adopted as follows: Standing Committees for 1944 Finance committee, 3. E. Keating, M. A. Reid, H. E. Smith, ' Street committee, .T. A. MacKenzie, J. F. Daly, J. E. Keating. Property committee, F S. Sills, R. G. Parke, H. E. Smith. Fire and Water committee, I3. G - Parke, H. 21, Smith, J. C. MacKenzie, Relief committee, J. F. Daly, M, A. Reid, F. S. Sills. Court of Revision, Mayor, Reeve, Councillors; 3. C. MacKenzie, 3. E. Keating, 33, A. Reid. The council convened again at 8 p.cn. On notion of Sills and Parke. the finance committee was authorized to continue the prepayment tax plan which has been in vogue. The report of the finance committee was adopted as follows: D. H. Wilson, sal- ary, etc., 378,78; R. Shinen, salary, 325; J. A. Wilson, pension, 320; J. Currie, 385; J. Cummings, 390; Thos. Storey, $65, Municipal World, 31.01; Ed Boyes, snow ploughing, 39; Coun- ty of Huron, acct., 37.85; Bell Tele- phone Co„ 34.79; Peter McIver, .80; Jos. Heffernan, .80; Kerslake's Flom' and Feed, 336.90; H. G. Meir, 3120.08. The bylaw appointing the town of- ficials for 1944 was passed as follows: D. H. Wilson, Cleric and Treasurer. Wm. Aipent, Assessor. S. W. Archibald, Town Engineer. John Currie, Chief Constable. N. Swim, Fire Chief. J. Cummings, Asst. Constable and Street Foreman, H. G. Meir, Town Solicitor. Dr. Harburn, Board of Health, Mrs. C. E. Smith, Member Public Library Board. Mrs. D. Milliken, Member of High School Board, one year. 0. M. Smith, Member of High School Board, three years. R. Shinen, Asst. Clerk and Treas. Dr. F. J. Burrows, M.O.H. A letter from Mr. A. F. Cluff, re- igning from the High School Board, was read and accepted. Expressions of appreciation were made of Mr. Chin's long service on the Board. Friday night, was Sapper W. A. Far- • quharson, who went overseas with the HOCKEY 3rd Field Coy„ RCE, FUNERAL OF MRS. J. RILEY The funeral of Mrs, James Riley, who died in Vancouver on New Year's Day, was held from the home of hes' father, James Fulton, Mitch- ell, on Monday afternoon at 2;00 o'clock. Rev, Norman MacKay of Knox Presbyterian church offic- iated. B. 31. Jeal presided at the pi- ano for the singing of two hymns, "The Lord Is My Shepherd," and "Rock of Ages." The pallbearers were three brothers-in-law, Joseph Flynn, Clinton; John Hazelwood,. Londesboro; Bert Hoggarth, Lond- ashoro; and J. Wright, Albert Baker Albert Hudson, all of Seaforth, The beautiful and numerous floral trib- utes were borne by nieces and neph- ews, Lois Hazelwood, Jean Flynn, Emma Riley, John Flynn, Reggie Hazelwood. The body was accomp- anied from Vancouver by her hus- band and three children. Friends and relatives attended the funeral from Brussels, Lonclesboro, Walton, West Monkton, Seaforth, Dublin, Crom- arty, Kitchener, Stratford, Atwood Sebringville and Timmins. Interment was made in Maitlandbank ceme- tery, Seaforth. FORMER 'RESIDENT- DIES Word was received of the death last week of Mrs. Harford, of Wood- stock, in her 68th year, after a brief illness. She was the former Miss Belle Grieve, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Grieve of Seaforth. She attended school here and went to Woodstock about forty years ago. Her husband predeceased her a number of years ago. Surviv- ing are two sons and one daughter, of Woodstock, and one brother, Hugh Grieve, of Lethbridge, Alta. She was a cousin of Mrs.. Thomas Beattie of Seaforth. Seaforth Beavers got away on the right foot, in the opening' game of Group 12 of the intermediate OJ -LA. Thursday night in Goderich when they handed the home team a 15-0 shutout. Bolstered by eight Stratford players, Seaforth proved much too good for the Goderich combination of airmen and civilians. Many athletes• well-known to dist- rict fans appeared on the opposing clubs, including Ralph "Farmer" McFaddin, the Seaforth veteran, "Buzz" Given, former Stratford Nationals pitcher, and "Smokey" Harris, former Tavistock and Sea - forth player. Seaforth scored three goals in the first period, increased their lead with five in the middle canto and wound up with seven more in the last frame, Seaforth — Goal, Doherty; de- fence, Hildebrand, Nicholson; cen- tre, Harris; wings, Eady and Writt; alternates, Betts,, Vogt, McFaddin, Flanagan, Carnegie. Goderich—Goal, O'Brien; defence, Muurphy, Holmes; centre, 'Given; wings, Murray, Westbrooke; alter- nates, McDonald„ Ferguson, John- ston, Reeves, Scrimgeour, Gordon,. Seaforth 11, Clinton 3 In the first game on local ice Tues- nun da:y the victorious Seaforth team piled up a score of 11 to 3 against Clinton. Mrs. D. MacKenzie Has 91st Birthday Family Gathering Heid To Celebrate With Their Mother • Mrs. Donald MacKenzie, honored Seaforth resident, celebrated her 91st birthday on Sunday at her home on South Main street, Her family of three sons and two daughters were all home for the occasion: Mrs. Montgomery Patrick, of Tuckersmith; Councillor John MacKenzie, Seaforth; Alex R. MacKenzie, Orillia; Robert E. MacKenzie, of Toronto; and Miss Rena MacKenzie, of Stratford, Mrs. MacKenzie is still young in spirit and enjoys wonderfully good health. She is a native of Sutherland-' shire, Scotland, and has lived in Sea-. forth since 1878. Numerous friends called during the day to wish "many happy returns." LIONS HOLD "OLD • MONARCHS" NiGHT The "Case History of the Old Monarchs" of the Lions Club was given by younger members of the club at the regular meeting Monday evening• in the Commercial hotel. Chairman was Lion J. F. Daly, The "Old Monarchs" are Lions who have been members of the club ten years . or more. 'Four of the Old Monarchs, C. A. Barber, Dr. Burrows, J. G, Mullen and John B,eattie, sang a quartette, "We're Monarchs All." The case histories were read for the following Old Monarchs: Fred S. Savauge, a charter mem- ber and key member; chairman of the milk fund committee approxim- ately five years previous to 1942. James A. Stewart, tail twister June 1935 to June 1936; vice-pres- ident 1939-40; president 1940-41, past president 1941-42; worked ors the advertising committees for the frolics; acted as secretary the great- er part of 1943, and elected secret- ary for 1943-44. district governor and tail twister fo J. Edward Keating, a past doputyr many years; served on various com- mittees and by his ingenuity as chairman of the ways and means dcomebt,mittee brought the club out of Harry Stewart, one-time vice- president of the club; general chair- man of the committee of Lions and bowlers who produced the minstrel show some years ago; he is also the father of an Old Monarch. E. G. Boswell, treasurer of the club from July 1933 to July 1.936; attended the international conven- tion at Oakland, California, as an official delegate in 1938. John Beattie, a key member, and chairman of the membership com- mittee; delegate to the Show Boat convention in 1937. Harold G. Meir, in 1933 persuad- ed the club to sponsor the Boy Scouts; during his seven years as chairman of the boys and girls com- mittee he also organized the Cub Pack, Girl Guides and Brownies; is at present the district deputy gover- nor of Zone 3; acted as delegates to conventions meld in 1937, 19.12 and 1943: in 1942 was made a key mem- ber of the club. Robert E. Jackson took an active part on the sports committee in con nection with the hallowe'en frolic for nine years; was a member of the sick and visiting committee for eight years. John F. Daly, from Stine 1931 to June 1932 was vice-president of the Club; has been a member of the parks committee since the start of the swimming pool; played Santa Claus at the first Lions Christmas tree held in Seaforth in. 1927. John J. Cluff, served on the exe- cutive for three years and on vari- ous other committees; has taken a keen interest in the frolics and in the annual.Christmas tree. Dr. F, 3'. Bechely, vice-president of the club from June 1937 to Juno 1938; as served on 'many committees and has always given support to the crippled children's committee and was chairman from 1930 to 1980. Continued on -Page 8. Y. P. U. ELECT OFFICERS FOR 1944 The regular meeting of Northside United Church Young People's was held Tuesday night. The meeting opened by singing 'Come Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love," follow- ed by the Lord's prayer, The Scrip- ture, Psalm 46, was read responsive- ly .and the minutes of the late meet- ing were read and adopted as cor- rect. The roll call was taken and the offering was received. The officers for 1944 are as fol- lows: Hon. President,. Mr. Work - an; Past Pres., Maxine Lawrence; resident, Ernie Clarke; Secretary, Patti. Bechely; Treasurer, Maxine r a went 'arse e, Pianist, E. Blanchard; ssistant, P. Bechely; Reporter, P. echely • Christian ellowship, F. Weedmark, V. ,Walden, B. Knigth; hrms •' ti 0 an Missionary, M. Westcott, Dale, A. Dunlop; Christian Citiz- ship, 13. Savauge, L. Whitney, A. I Shannon; Social and Literary, D. rightrall, P. Bechely,E. Weaver. L SEPARATE SCHOOL B BOARD MEETS The inaugural meeting of tlie• L. Separate School Board was held on en Tuesday night with all members present, C. P. Sills, Chairman; Jos. B WY;Dorsey, Treas., 3. 3. Cleary, Secre- WY; Jbhn Nigh, Arthur Devereaux and Gordon Reynolds. Mr. Wm. J. Duncan was appointed too the High School Board,. and Miss Alice Daly and Dr. M. W. Stapleton to the lib- rary board.- HOSPITAL AiD TO MEET A special meeting of the,Women's Aid to Scott Memorial Hospital will be held at the home of the president, Mrs.' D. H. Wilson, on Wednesday, Jan. 19th, at 8 p.m. Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting Mrs. E. H. Close Is Re-elected President.—Financial State ment for Year The annual meeting of the Sea - forth Red Cross Society was held Tuesday evening, Jan. llth, _in the library work rooms. The meeting opened with prayer and the presid ent, Mrs. E. H. Close brought greet- ings and a message from Major Gen- eral C. B. Price, Overseas Commis- sioner who commended the women of Canada on. their splendid work, also the workmanship and quality of goods and articles sent. Mrs. Close also expressed her personal thanks for the work done and reports sent in by all, including all units, Walton, Winthrep, Constance, St. Columban, Duff's and Women's Institute. Mrs. Ken Campbell, corr. sec., re- ported a very successful year some of the highlights being, 771 articles sent for capture parcels, 104 books to No. 9 SETS„ ,Centralia, 74 boxes candy. At a shower held for women in uniform 18 ditty bags were made, 514 toilet articles sent, and 53 ar- ticles fax seamen survivors donated, Blood donors benefit week realized $804,40. The treasurer's report was given by Mrs. 3. 13. Russell, Treasurer, The purchasing committee report by Mrs. 3. McTavish, convener: 5: 565 yds. material used in hospital supplies and British civilian work, 100 lbs. absorbent cotton, 7253/1. yds, material for quilts, 350 batts, ti311 lbs. wool, 2.10 spools thread. Hospital supplies and capture par- cels, Mrs, A. Moore, convener. -3,- 015 articles made and sent. British Civilian clothing (Mrs. A. Moore, convener — 1,356 articles made and sent. Knitting supplies (Mrs. W. C. Barber, convener) -1,924. articles knit and sent. Surgical dressings (Mrs. F. Kling, convener) -18,568 dressings made. Quilt comm. (Mrs. Ada Reid, con- vener) -91 large and 3- crib quilts donated, 184 tops doratecl, 83 large and 1 crib made from by-products, 145 quilts returned to work rooms, 72 large and 3 crib quilts made in work rooms. Total of 314 quilts, val- ue of 3070.99, Jam project con. (Mrs. Pollard, convener) -3,976 lbs. jam, jelly and honey. ' Packing comm. (Miss Mary Hays, convener) -130 cases packed on 29 different packing dates, Blood Donors Clinic {Dr, F. J. Burrows, convener) -7 clinics held from May 7th to Dec. 2nd, with 541 men and 184.lady donors. Total 780, average per clinic 104. Enlistment of gifts comm (Mrs. J. A, Munn, convener) -55 v -neck sweaters, 1 turtle neck sweater, 57 prs. socks, 74 boxes candy and suit- able gifts to all boys in the overseas forces at Christmas. Donations' in kind, $481,51, Miss Wilson reported 13' ladies availed themselves of the practices and skills in the hone nursing class. Mrs. E. H, Close and Mrs. A. W. Moore were appointed as delegates to the provincial council in Toronto, Shish 29th. The meeting then observed a mo- ment of silence in memory- of Mrs. continuos m, engo Piro WOMEN'S INSTITUTE HOLD INTERESTING MEETING The January meeting of the W.I. was held at the home of Mrs, E, B. Goodie on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman in the chair. The roll call was answered by an ini- .provement I would like in my home. Many desired Hydro and its conven- iences, next carne the bathroom and the furnace. Letters of thanks for Christmas boxes were received from boys in uniform. Mrs. Raymond' reported en the New Year dance, ,ehich showed a net proceeds us 3120.00. It was decided to give 320 to the local Red Cross, and to send cigarettes to the boys overseas ev- ery second month instead of guar- n terly. Arrangements were made to. hold a Valentine dance to raise mon- ey fax war work, Mrs. Cecil Oke was in charge of the program. Mrs. Paul Doig read an interesting paper on current events, Mr. E. P. Ches- ney spoke on publicity, He outlined the means of carrying news from the time of the crier and potty express to the present rapid means' of spreading news. He outlined several means of swift communication, mak- ing special mention of the ,part photography plays in the present war. Mrs. H. V. Workman, another guest speaker, gave an inspiring talk on Ca -rifle's quotation, "A Life Without a Purpose Is Like a Ship Without a Rudder'." Mere desire will not accomplish anything, but it re- quires a steadfast purpose in our everyday life to steer us through to a higher life. The 'meeting closed with a con- test and the national anthem.' W e Are Sorry That during the past year we have not been able. to supply just every demand for merchandise on time, We are afraid that we may not be able to-tlo so. during the year. 1944, However, we pro- mise that we will do the very best to serve .you well and faithfully under' present circumstances.And that brings us back to the war. After all we have clone with- out ith out a few things, beep incon- venienced .a little, but cer- tainly have not suffered at all. So let us cheer up, Barry on, BtIY WAR. BONDS, and win the war just that much sooner. The war will be over: Peace will reign again, perhaps in 1944. And so let us be cheerful. and thankful. Fred S. Savauge Jeweler and Optometrist Seaforth Tuckersmith Council Names Officials Hold First Meeting of 1944•- Bills Must Be in by First of Month The 1944 Council of Tuckersmith w Tonship, met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, for their first meeting on Saturday, the Sth day of, January, Reeve Arthur Nicholson. presiding, when each member of the council took the declaration of office, . after which the Rev. Mr. Gardiner of Eg- mondville, congratulated the Connell on attaining office by acclamation, be- ing very complimentary and desirable.. He also prayed that the council may be imbued with wisdom from on high that they may do that which is right during the coming year. The minutes of December meetings and nomination meeting were read and adopted. The Clerk was instruct- ed to order nine copies of the Munici- pal World for use of the council and officials. Bylaw No. 1 to borrow 315,000 from the Can, .Bank of Commerce and By- law No. 2, a by-law to authorize the expenditure of $9000 on the roads during 1944, Were passed, signed and sealed. R. Dalrymple was engaged as.. Road Superintendent for 1944 at the rate of 46e an hour while on duty; be given 7c a mile both ways when travelling outside the Township. That Harrold Jackson be appointed member of the Board of Health, That John Earle be Sanitary In- spector at 35c en hour and 10c a anile. That Dr. E. McMaster be appointed M.O.H. at a salary of $100. That W. E. Broadfoot be appointed Weed Inspector at 35c an hour and 7c a mile necessarily travelled. That James Hay be Assessor at same salary as last year, That James Love and ArthurFin- laysou be auditors for the Township of Tuckersmith and School Area No. 1 at $47.50 each. That the Sheep Proection Act be explained in the Press, That the Treasurer be paid $16 for treasurer's statement, All bills clue to ratepayers by the Township must be in the hands of the Treasurer by the first day of the month, ox' they will not be paid until the next month. The Council adjoir'ned to meet February 5th at 2 p.m. — D. F. Mc Gregor, Clerk, Red Cross Notes Do not for'get to leave your new or good used warm clothing or bed- ding for our: splendid Russian allies at any of the designated places on or before Saturday, Jan. 15th, as. the committee in charge will be packings same early in the week. GIRLS BRANCH OF W.A. The regular monthly meeting of the Girls' Branch of W.A. of St. Thomas' Church was held January 1 lth at the home of ltiiss Lillian Southgate. The meeting was opened„ by singing hymn "Breathe on me Breath of God." Miss Marion Mc - Gavin, who was in charge of the meeting, read the Scripture which was taken from the Gth chapter of St, Matthew, beginning at the 5th verso The members', prayer was re- peated in unison, which was follow- ed by other prayers. The roll call was answered by a New Years reso- lution. The minutes of the bast meet- ing and the treasurer's report were read and adopted. During the study lesson which was taken by Mrs.. Shaw, the girls sewed. The meeting was closed with the benediction after which a delicious lunch was nerved by the hostess. IN ITALY Mr, and Mrs. Alex. McNab received' an airgraph an Friday from their son, Gnr. Ross McNab, that he is in Italy.