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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1944-03-02, Page 1PATHWAYS Of all the pathways you-and.I have known.. There most be one on which •you wait for me. There is a Path we always chose in Spring - When leaves, Wink tipped, began to make. anew Garments for the base, frost -rifled branches, So sharply etched against the sky's clear blue. There Is a path We used to take in summer, Beside a rushing river cooland deep ; Another follows a meandering atreamlet To pools wherelilies hide their gold in sleep. 'A. atone -strewn, path, that mounts to far, forth News HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER greenhill tops I cannot climb though Heaven,. itself were 'hare, 13o1. there's n pitch we loved- above nil others, Whimsical, with many a needless turn, And there we took our last,' last walk together ; 0 lonely heart,; that has not ceased 'to' yearn:. Should I go there and hoar the faintest whisper Of but one song you sang so joyously. Should reeds and grasses sway though go:. wind blown them I'll know that you are keeping tryst with me. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 66, No. 9 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, 1V/ARCH 2, 1944 Phone 84 $1 a year James C. Shearer Red Cross Notes Resigns His Office Monthly' report on work received for Feb,: Hospital supplies, 49 mens dressing gowns, 19 bed jackets, 30 Agricultural Representative for Huron County Has Purhased A Farm James C. Shearer, agricultural re- presentative for Huron • county,, is giving up his work for the govern- ment, in which he has'been engaged for the last 15 years, and is going into farming on his own. He has tendered his resignation to Hon. T. L. Kennedy, Minister of Agriculture for Ontario, to take effect on March 31. Since coming to the Huron office six years ago Mr. Shearer has been untiring in his efforts in promoting the interests -of agriculture in all of its branches throughout the county. He organized junior farmers' clubs, in swine, cattle„ horse, and `poultry . management. He has been greatly; interested in fruit culture, and has introduced annual fruit exhibitions. He lent his fine organizing' ability tot the establishment of Federations of I Agriculture in the townships and as a county organization, and estab- lished farm cost accounting systems in each township. As secretary of the Clinton Spring Stock Show he is en -1 titled to touch of the credit for its expansion and its continued success. Locally his interests have been centred in the Lions Club, and he is now the club president. All commun- ity welfare projects had his active support. He is a member of. Clinton Lodge, A. F. and A. M., and an of-, ficial member of St. Paul's Angli- can church. Mr. Shearer received his B,S.A. degree at Ontario Agricultural Col- lege in 1929, and came to Clinton in 1938 from the Kemptville office, having previously been in charge of agricultural offices in Essex and Peel counties. Mrs. Shearer has been active in church, Red Cross, and so- cial circles. They have two children, Virginia and Stuart, The family is moving to a recently purchased farm ]tome in Oxford county, near Bright, where Mr. Shearer will carry on mixed farming, which has long been his objective. Other representatives in the Clin- ton office since its establishment have been Mr. S. 13, Stothers, now in Wellington county; George It. Paterson, now in London, England, in the Canadian office of Trade and Commerce; and Ian MacLeod, now in the Brant county office. The name of Mr. Shearer's successor has not yet been announced. suits pyjamas, 33 hot water bottle covers, 121 abdominal binders, 56 handkerchiefs, 1 nurse's gown, 27 pillow cases, 7 face cloths, 10 spray towels. Total 353 articles. British Civilian Clothing — 16 baby gowns, 2 ladies' gowns; 29 *'blouses, 16 pinafore dresses;' 4 panty dresses, 1 suit pyjamas, 1 ladies coat, 6 boys shirts, 10 pads, total' 84 pieces. Knitting -22 turtle neck sweat- ers, 1 V-neck sweater and 1 round neck sweater, A8 prs. socks, 1 pr. long seamen's stockings, 11 prs. short socks, 9 ribbed helmets, 3 alt- ernative caps, 1 aero cap, 2 prs, of gloves, 30 prs. mitts, 4 scarves, 1 .W.A. cardigan. Total 141 articles. Quilts -21 quilts returned, 20 quilts donated, 8 quilts made in work room, total 49 quilts. Tops donated 29. By-product tops 2. blue e.oai' 4:. atia.Mtle FUEL ree's ani COM eat 1 E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside"United Church Rev, H. V. 'Workman, Minister. 11 a.m, "Unveilers of the Christian Revelation." 2,80 p.m. Sunday School. 7 p.m. "The. Evangelical Side of Duty." Thurs. 7.45 p.m. Prayer service. Welcome to these services, Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "The Humility of Jesus." Communion. 7 p.m., "The harm of a Wrong Con- ception of God." Preparatory Service, Friday, March 3rd, at 8 p.nt., "A Cry of Triumph." St. Thomas Church 'Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 arm. "Meeting With God." 7 p.m. "Lent: The Opportunity for Facing Sin." Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wednesday service at 8 p.m. "Scenes in the Life of Jesus," St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.26 p.m. Sunday School. 3 p.m. "Meeting with God," First Presbyterian 'Church Rev. Hugh Jack. Minister. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning service, 11 a.m., subject, "Christ, and. Youth." Evening service 7 p.m., subject, "Bartering Spiritual Possession." Mid -week meeting Tlunrs, at 8 p.m: WINTHROP Red Cross Sowing done in February: 2. bed jackets, 1.2 pr. pyjamas, 42 abdominal ban- dages, 12 hot water `bottle cove's, 4' mon's kimomre, 15 girls' blouses, sire 10 and 14 years, 12 pr. pillow cases, 1 ladies' coat size 46, 1 pantie dress, 4 quilts, one donated by. Mrs, Scott Bollon and 1. top donated by Mae. Prank Johnston of Circle No. 2 and two made by Circle No. 4. Mr, John Gillies spent a few days at his home and left for Owen Sound on Wednes- day. Mr, and. Mrs. Bert McSpadden have moved to London and Mr. and tiOrs. Wilmer Scott are moving into the house recently occupied by Bert McSnndden. The.measles have startedtheir rounds with a. few scattered' cases. - Mr. and -.M,o. Harold Bolger and: Shirley of Walton spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas 1'ryce. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dohnege and Shir- ley spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Benn The Red Cross Society takes this opportunity to thank the Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge, Seaforth, for their donation of $25.00 received this week. May we suggest that you listen -i11 on your radios to the report to the! nation on March Ord at 10.15-11 p.m presenting three famous war corres- pondents, Quentin Reynolds, Freder- ick Griffin and Matthew Halton, giv- ing first hand stories of Red Cross activities they have actually exper- ienced, and on March 5 and 12 for further Red Cross stories with short dramatized sketches of true Canad- ian Red 'Cross incidents. Time 8.45 to 9 p.m. ISABEL BETTLES ENLISTS Miss Isabel Betties, Reg.N., daugh- teh' of Mr, and Mrs. Theron Betties, of 'Winthrop, reported to. military headquarters im London on Tuesday. She will be enrolled as a nursing sister, YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY The regular meeting of the United Church Y.P.U. was held Tuesday, Feb. 29t1h at 8 p.m. The meeting opened with the hymn 'Tell me the stories of Jesus," followed by a prayer by Ernest Clarke and the Lor'd's prayer. The roll was called with 16 present. The hymn "What a friend we have in Jesus," was sung. Ronald Savauge, the Citizen- ship convener, took over the meet- ing and Betty Dunlop read the Scripture, A prayer was given by Fred Weedlnark, followed by Ron. Savauge. A very beneficial and int- eresting talk on Citizenship was given by Mr. Fred S. Savauge, The meeting closed with the hymn, "I Am So Glad that Our Father in Heaven," and the Mizpah benedic- tion, MRS. R. J. FRENCH The death occurred in London on Feb. 26th, of Mrs. Robert J. French in her 76th year. Mrs. French had been in poor health for years but was able to be up and around' until seven weeks ago when she suffered a stroke, followed by three more, which caused her death. Mrs. French was formerly Fannie Somers, daugh- ter of the late William and Martha Somers of McKillop, and spent her life in Seaforth until fifteen years ago when she and her husband mov- ed to London to be with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Arthur Berry (Hallie). While in Seaforth she was a de- voted member of the United Church. Left to mourn are her husband, R. J. French, her daughter, Mrs. A. Berry, granddaughter, Ordean Berry, one son, Roy, of Glen Kerr, Sask., two brothers, Sam of Detroit and Wes- ley, of Ethel. During the service, 11'Irs, M. Parsons of London. sang "In the Beautiful Garden of Pray- er." Mrs. French had many friends, in Seaforth who will be sorry to learn of her death, RECEIVED SILVER BUTTON In the list of those receiving the silver button for their sixth blood donation published last week, the name of Mr. Ross Savauge, Seaforth,' was inadvertently omitted. WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION The March meeting of the Woman's Asso- ciation of Narthside Church was held in the schoolroom with the .president, Mrs. 3. Hud- son, presiding. The devotional exercises were conducted by Mrs. 13, -Moore. A. com- plete report of the Valentine tea wa0 given • end the proceeds were '$129. Mrs. J. Consitt, convener of the pa•somgc committee, re- ported and arrangements were made for some improvements. This meeting closed with the Mispah benediction. HI LLSG.REEN Miss Agnes Love is confined to herr bed for some time, having a very painful accident, while working with hot laid she had the misfortune to get it spilled on her lege and causing very serious burns, - Mao, Ross Love hes been confined to bed' at the home of her parents,. Mr. and Mrs. Fairburn of Hensull having -been visited with the mumps. • The mumps are almost over in this vicin- ity and the ohildreq back to school, Now the measles have started. M -r, and Mrs. Eric Switzer visited over the wsek end with friends In Clinton. 332. Funk of neer Hensall paced away on nudes, after a- 11 geeing illness. The sym- t achy of the many friends in this commun- ity is extended to the bereaved family, Quito a number of themen from -thisvic- inity attended a cleaning up bee at the Italb- fleisch planing mill which was destroyed by fire, Mrs.' Wm. Davidson recelevd: word that her nephew, Pilot Officer Marshall Jones, was „killed overseas; on Jan. 31, Farmer's Co -Operative Hold Annual Meeting • • Directors and Officers All Re - Elected --Patronage Dividend of $1000 Declared - The annual meeting of Seaforth Farmers' Co-operative was held in the Library hall, Seaforth, on Satur- day -afternoon, Feb. 26, with a good attendance of members and others in- terested. The president 08 the Co- operative, R.S. McKerche•, occupied the chair and Prank. Reynolds, seeret- any, recorded the minutes. An outline of the year's business was given by the President, who also told of changes and repairs that were made at the plant owned by the Co. operative. A new, electric motor was installed in the chopping mill during the year, which greatly increased the efficiency and economy of operation. A. naw shed for teams and an office were also added in the late Fall. At the beginning of the year there two full time employees, while at present there are foul', with considerable day labor on busy clays. Over 60 carloads of Western grain were - handled during the year, as well as a large quantity of other merchandise, which service was greatly appreciated by members and customers, especially so, because of the short crop of.feed grains in the district in 1943. At the close of this remarks the President declared e patronage. divid- endof two per cent to members. This means returning to the members over 31,000 of profit's Made during the year and it is to be credited to the pur- chase of the second loan mat as was the plan at the organization of the co- operative. The annual statement was presented and unanimously approved. It showed a total of over $99,000 worth of business clone, with an in- crease in surplus of 38,363.86, making a total surplus of 30,361.66. The result of the ballot was that the directors for 1943, were re-elected for the 1944 terns. They are as follows: E. B. Gentile, T. W. McMillan,. James McIntosh, Robert Tyndall, Harry Palin, Frank Reynolds and R. S. McKercher. At a meeting of directors following the general meeting the following officers were re-elected: President, R. S. Mc- Kercher, vice president, E. B. Goudie, secretary, Frank Reynolds. T. W. McMillan gave a short talk on credit unions, which gave rise to much discussion. It was decided to hold a ]meeting to discuss the forma- tion of a. credit union in the district and have some well-informed speaker present to explain the set up of such organizations.cd The atfenahce at the meeting and the lively discussion would lead one to believe that the district farmers are interested in co-operative prin- ciples and appreciate greatly the services they have given themselves tough well well planned organization. WALDEN FAMILY HONORED BY NEIGHBORS The Farm Forum of the eighth and ninth concession gathered at the home of 1VIr. and Mrs, Clarence Wal- den on Monday night of this week, with the'.attehrdance of about thirty. After the radio forum a lively dis- cussion was enjoyed by all. As Mr. and Mrs. Walden and family are leaving• the community in the near future -the neighbors took advantage of the evening and made thein the recipients of a beautiful electric table 'lamp. The presentation was made by Mrs. William Jewitt and Mrs. John Sanderson read the fol- lowing address: "Dear Mr. and Mrs. Walden, Victor and Marjorie, We are gathered here tonight as your friends and neighbors. We are sorry to hear you people are leaving our neighborhood and we will miss your neighborly kindness. You were al- ways willing to help us when an op- portunity arose to do so. Also in many local undertakings you set a fine example for us to follow. Espec- ially do we mention Mir farm forum and Red Cross. We will also miss your friendly, happy 'smiles, Marjorie aid Victor. We all deeply regret that you have decided to leave our community but we hope you will like your new home. May God grant that you may be long spared to en- vyit. We shall' always feel that we have• friends in Seaforth and we hope that whenever an opportunity comes for you to visit us you will not hesitate, We wish to express our good wishes so we ask you to accept this gift not for value but for the good wishes 1t expresses. Signed on behalf of your neighbors." Mr. and Mrs, Walden made a suit- able reply thanking them for their kindness. The remainder of the even- ing was spent in games and music. Lunch was served by the hostess. RECEI'VES PICTURE OF SON Mrs. Thomas I3abkirk has received a group photo from her son Warrant Officer Sterling Habltirk, showing twenty-five Canadian prisoners ed war in the German camp where he is located. The picture was taken last summer and has appeared invarious Catadia,n papers. Sterling looks well 'find happy in the picture. Mo, John L. Devereaux, Huron East, saw a robin on Saturday after - HARBINGER OF SPRING noon. It was sitting' on the sidewalk near the house and seemed to enjoy the February :rain. The crows; are also iacx. McLENNAN HOUSE Handsome Donations DAMAGED BY FIRE From Social Evening The residence on North Main street occupied by Mrs. John 'Mc- Lennan was badly damaged by fire on Wednesday morning. The fire ap- parently started between the floors, and spread very rapidly. Most of the furniture was"saved. Mrs. McLennan, who had been living alone, will stay with' her neighbors, Mr, and Mrs. Alex McNab, for the present. The alarm was turned in about ten o'clock by a neighbor, but the are had gained much headway, The residence is owned by Mrs. Gertrude Keen, and arrangements liad recently been com- pleted for its purchase by Mrs. Annie Watson of McKillop. CONSTANCE HOME BURNED TO GROUND Fire struck in this district for the second tithe on Wednesday of this week when the large frame house on Um farm of Mr. Hugh Dunlop, north of Constance, Lot S, Con. 8. Hullett, was burned to the ground. The men were out in 'the barn doing the chores after supper, when Mr. Hugh Dunlop noticed the house on fire and they rushed in and carried out Mrs. Dun- lop who is elderly and bed -ridden. Mrs. Dunlop was taken immediately to the hothe of her daughter, Mrs, Orv- ille Dale. Some of the furniture down- stairs was saved. The wind was blowing towards the barn, but with the help of neighbors the fire diff not spread to it. The cause of the fire is not known. SEAFORTH COUPLE MARK RUBY WEDDING Mi', and Mrs. ,I. G. Reynolds recent- ly celebrated the 40th anniversary of their marriage, at their home here, They Were harried in St. James' Church, Seaforth, on February 16th, 1909, by Rev. Father Corcoran. A dinner was served to a number of friends and relatives, by their daugh- ter-in-law, Mrs. Gordon Reynolds. The dining -room was artistically dec- orated in pink and white and the sante colo' scheme carried out on the table. Finit candles, pink roses and carnations surrounded a large pink and white wedding cake. The rele- bistnts received many beautiful gifts, congratulations, carets and good wishes on this occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gibbings Entertain at Their Home • Near Surnmerhilt On Friday evening, Feb, 25th, Mr. and' Mrs. Warren Gibbings, near Summerhill, entertained a jolly crowd of friends from Clinton, a number of the nurses from Clinton public hospital, Porter's Hill, Oar- lock, Londesboro, and neighbors and friends. Twenty tables -sat down to a few games of Progressive euchre. The winners with highest points were: lady, Mrs. Bert Shobbrook; , gent., Mr, Tom Flynn; low lady, Mrs. Vic Roy- gent., Billie Gibbings. After the euchre the guests remain- ed at their card tables and played - bingo, the first game being won by Mr. Isaac Rapson ('Mrs. Warren Gibbings' father) and Isaac being a sport, turned over the chicken for an extra game of bingo, this animal be- ing won by sl'Ir, Wit Shanahan, 2nd won by Jim Snell, grocery; 3rd, Mr, Wes Hoggart, hand knit socks; 4th, Charles Merrill, grocery; 5th game by MIPs. Thomas Mason, chicken all ready for the oven. The games be- ing over the company were asked to 1 all keep their seats and a very amus- ing chapter was read in one part of the house by Mrs. Alvin' Betties KIPPEN (Barbara Snell) and in - the other part of the Thome by ]Mrs. James Tur- ' Tuekersmith Farm Forum, con - nor (Lois Farquhar). The chapter cessions and 3 met on Monday ev- tvas originally taken from the story, ening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Yost Unusual At such a time as this is a Special Sale of Silver ware. However we pick- ed up a "special" and pass it on to you and here it is. 2A doz. Salad Forks...1.00 1/ doz. Butter Spreaders 1 00 Cold Meat Forks, each 1.25 Plus Government Luxury Tax of 25% On display in our show window Fred. S. Savauge Opposite Post Oflice Seaforth "Ann of Green Gables" with some Joe McLellan with an attendance of alteration of names, as the letter y n travelled from one locality to anoth- ' After an interesting and thoughtful er. It really caused some good discussion period, recreation time 1 twent adults and eight children aegis, The chapter about "Gather- was spent in euchre. A vote of ing Money for the ATew Hall" was thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. quite appropriate as the community McLellan. Lunch was served by the has just purchased a hall at Sum- hostess and lunch committee. The . merhill and are striving to pay for it. next meeting will be held at the The main feature of the evening home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Broad - was an old fashioned box social with foot on Tuesday evening, March 7th. forty-five beautiful boxes of every Miscellaneous Shower— shape and size; a number' of wed- A miscellaneous shower was held shape cling cakes three stories high, wedd- mi Thursday, Feb, 17th, at. the home ing party, bride, groom, ate., boats, of Mr. and Mrs, Wait. Dayman in that took work of artists to model, honor of their daughter Edna Mae, all colors and sizes of hearts, twin whose marriage to L; Cp. Elgin John - babies with carriage to match; red son took place on Saturday. Feb. 19. cross ambulance; horse and carriage, During the evening Edna Mae was with lady• and driver; merry -go- escorted to a chair prettily decorated round, animals and all; aeroplane with pink and white an Miss Esther with pilot; red dross: houses; shale- Hayman read an address and Mrs. rock; with [lowers; decorat- e( Stuart • • 1 1 Miss 7 Schilbe l dolls; and dainty Y colors and a number with bright 1201011 with many beautiful and useful tinsel; wheel barrow with boy; wa- gifts, Edna in her usual pleasing man - Lo‘ n- C'ol: and red, white and blue boxes, tier checked the donors and invited The little girls also had boles and them all to visit her at. her ironic hi very much to the little folks disap- London. All joined in singing "For pointment they dispensed with sell- She's a. Jolly Good Fellow," after ing them as the evening was fast wlhich the bride's trousseau, china wearing 071 past the wee small hours. The auctioneers, Mr. Alex. Haddy' et. Adamt3 both was of Clinton, and"Mr. Thomas Mason, S of Summerhill, did wonderful work, bringing in good returns from each J box. tl1r. Ephraim Snell, acted as cashier, - No judge could - possibly decide p which box was best, as they were all grand, so it was decided to give the prizes to the two boxes bringing the most stoney. lst, Mrs. Graydon Neal's box, bought by Goldwin Smith; 2nd, Mrs, Chas. iblerrill's box, bought by Mr. Wm, Lovett, PRESENTATION TO - As the company were preparing DENNISON FAMILY to leave for Thome Mr. Warren Gib- bings thitnked everyone for coming, About 50 friends and neighbors of and helping to stake the evening a the 13th of McKtllop gathered to- success both socially and financially gather to spend- Friday evening _ at and said, "It was a pleasure to invite the Dennison home. Cards were play people when they accepted the fin- ed and the whiners were Maxine vitation. A few people cannot snake Dennison and Ernie Toll, - Console- a success without the co-operation tions went to Mrs. Walter Somerville of all. Tlhe ce-operation was certain- a:rtcl Russell Barrows, after which ly shown by everyone here 'tonight." Mrs. Joshua Dennison, Mr. and Mrs. ,Mr, Thomas Mason moved a vote John Dennison, Maxine and Sean, of thanks to Mt. aicl bins. Warren were called union and the follow- Cibbings for opening their home fol ing «address was read: Dear Friends. the occasion, Having learned with regret that you' The proceeds of the evening: aro about to depart from 010 midst, Ringo, $27.17; boxes, v57.71; bring - we ,lhave gathered here for the per- mo a errand total of 984,83. Mr, pose of spending a social evening and Mrs. Gibbings donated the with you; also to show in a tangible money as follows:$12,44 to `them. way that we have appreciated your Summerhill Red Cross, and $42. 4 willingness to help hi every good to the Summerhill Hall Board. work of the community. We trust i this occasion will imprint on your minds the fact that "there are no friends like the old friends." We are l also pleased to know that you are not, malting your home at any great dis-' fence from us .and will be very glad to welcome you all back et anytime you have the opportunity, We trust that in your new home there may be many pleasures in store for you all and be assured that the good wishes of your many friends bf L eadbo-ry and vicinity go withyou. We ask you. Ml's. Dennison, Dorothy and John. to accept this 'trilight lamp and maga- zine rack, Jean anti Maxine these bracelets, not so much for their value but for the feelings that • go with them. May God's richest blessing real upon,you all. Signed on behalf of your Neighbors. Archie Somerville read the address and Ed Miller and Frank Kirkby presented the lamp and magazine rack, while Muriel Schade and Joan Somerville presented Max- ine and ,Jean with the bsracelets. Max- ine giving a very able reply of thanks for the family. After this Miss Schmidt and Ivan Shannon gave sev- eral selections on the guitar and the Continued on Page Pour EXETER WITHDRAWS Exeter hockey team has withdrawn Morn the O.H.A. to play in another league and.- on that ,account this group Is nt loose ends until it can bo re -organized, Pour . players: from Seaforth took- part in an exhibition game. at Toledo, Ohio, on. Sat- urday night, Mcladdin, -Nicholson, Hubert and - Hildebrand-. STANLEY Blake and Goshen Auxiliaries oh- served the world's clay of prayer in the Goshen United Church on Friday, Feb. 25, with -a good attendance. The presidents, Mrs. T. Dinsmore, Blake 0°,M.S„ and Mrs, Russell Wyatt, of Goshen W.M.S..were in charge of the meeting. biros. Elmore Keyes, organ- ist. nsecl far quiet music, "The Beau- tiful Garbo of Prayer." The .hymn, "In Christ there is no East or West," was sung, with Mrs. Elgin 1VIcFinleY taking scripture lesson, Isaiah 5fith and 69t.h clapter''e, followed by united prayer. "Jesus shall reign" was sung and lite Lord's Prayer in unison, also the hymn, "Faith of our fa:the's,,' af- ter which prayers were offered by Mrs. R. 131. Peck .and Mrs. John Arm- strong. "Zion's King shall reign vict- orious" was sung. Mrs, Elgin McKin- ley gave a very helpful address cm "Prayer," Mrs, Elmore Keys sang a very fitting solo, "Did you think to pray," "Sweet Hour of Prayer" was played quietly during the gathering of the offering followed by a pi'ayel• of consecration, 'The Day thous gav- est Lord is ended," :was sung, follow- ed by .a prayer for "The government of nation," after which all joined in singing the national anthem. Mrs. T. Dinsmore closed the meeting with the Benediction. and linens were displayed by Mrs. Stuart 13aircl and Miss Beatrice Coop- er. MIS, A. H. Gackstetter of t. Thomas spent the week end with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. W . Homey. L C . Elgin Johnson and Mrs. Johnson of London; spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Dayman. Miss Jean Long of London spent the weekend withher father Mr. Nor- man Long. Mr, and Mrs. Cliff Blanchard and family of Exeter spent an evening last week with Mr, and Mrs. W. Horsey. The Red Cross is calling all workers be- cause the need grows as victory draws near, There le no glamour in sewing, it is hard; tedious work. So is knitting .seamen's turtle +geek sweaters and seamen's stockings." says Mrs. Jahn C. Fraser, chairman Ontario Wo- men's War Work Committee. She adds thet some branches are taking only about half their quota in knitting of previous years. It is to the credit of the Mansell branch that they have Bever 001 failed to 511 every canna the branch has been assigned. That is slue the splendid grnep of women who for twelve months every year give their best for this work, But in the workroom there is a place for other women, a place for the ase of a few more sewing machines for the duration. - rhere -is: also at present a crying need for -eweatcra and rnnro sweaters. - Only -the Red Crass collects bleotl serum fm• which $700,000 hes been sen aside to the budget to meet the expenses of preparation. Only the Red. Cross sends parcels of food to . i"•+n^ 0 n'ar inv lvinc an expenditure of ave million dollars, Only the Red Cross finds missing persons in enemy and oocunted countries. This :has amounted to fivemillion pieces of correspondence. in a' year and the largest card index file in the world. The Reel Cross does this and much. more. In • campaign for funds to carry on this great service at home and .overseas the Monsen branch is asked to .raise 52,600. Help us go over the torr to success as we did last year. Be sure and listen nn Friday night at 10.15 en the 0110 network to three famous War correspondents, Quentin Reynolds, Frederick Griffin and Matthew 1•Initon who will give first hand stories and also on Sunday night al 5,46 for the story of the prisoners of war.. The church service on Sunday will be con- ducted by the minister, Rev. A. M. Grunt. For their faithful attendance et Sunday school a number of awards are tohe pres- ented to the pupils winning them. The ser- mon subject will 1i The Family before the Lord," The W.M.S. held the World Day of Prayer on i'•ridsy afternoon et the home of Mrs. J. Henderson. The universal -prayer programme was i'nllowed with Mrs. Grant presiding. Mrs. Johnson, the president, and Mrs. Chip - chase led in prayer, Mrs, E. Butt and k4rs. 'Harold Jones smug a beautiful duet. Mrs. Mendelson w00 in charge of the music. Mrs. Nelson Hood, took the devotional talkin a moot capable nal hrtereisting roamer, IC was deckled ghat cash member would make _ an artielnof site v'tos eluerthWMSn, hthpitalmrn etheed PenceRiver district .025 miles northwest of I Dammrton. 'rhe Battle River PPaspital is one. of our newest W.M,9, hospittila. being just six year's old, and 001,000 a population.. - of More than.. 4,000 people scattered over an area of approximately a' thirty -mile radius. The supply secretary, Mrs. J. Bell, reported that the allocation for the annual bale had been received, and it is to consist of adult clothing, - MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION Tihe Seaforth and District Minister- ial Association will meet on Monday, March 6, in the Presbyterian Church basement. Papers will be given .by the President, Rev. It V. Workman, B,4., and Lieut. Waterston,