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A prem 14 with (Bolden flame;
IIlgh, tangled bird notes -- keenly thinned—
Like flying colour on the wind.
No .day has ever failed neo quite —
Befoie the greyest day is done
1 can c uponsome misty blame,
Ora late line of erimsen sun.
Each ught I pause — remembering
Som gay, adventurous, lovely thing.
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WHOLE SERIFS, VOL, 66, No. 1
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1944
Phone 84
$1 a year
Tuckersmith Council
Met on Saturday
Contracts Awarded for Season's
Road Work. — March Meet,
ing Heid
A- meeting of the Council of Tuck-
ersmith *as held In the Council
Chamber, Seaforth, on Saturday,:
Mauch 4111, All members were present
but Mr, -Nicholson, who was still ab' -
sent through illness; and Mr. Alex M.
Chesney occupied the chair. The min-
utes of the previous meeting were
Adopted. The Spring fairs at Clinton
and Hensel' were each given a grant
of $25. Only two tenders for supply-
ing rubber tired tractor for grading
were entered, Alex Boyes at $1.70 an
hour, Mid R. Tyndall at $1.75 an'
hour: The 'tender of Mr. Boyes was
accepted. Mr, Wilson McCartney and,
Mr. Wilfred Coleman were asked by
the Council to contract for operating
the crusher and hauling gravel on the
road respectively. Mr. McCartney
coltracted to operate the crusher to
the satisfaction of the Council in
Allen's pit for 270 a cubic yard and
in MCLean's pit for 22e a cubic yard,
114r. Coleman cottlactetl to haul the
gravel from Ailen's-•pit at 350 a yard;
for 5 miles, and Sc per yard mile ever.
5 utiles from pit.; from McLeau's pie
at 301 per cubic yard and 8c per yard
over -5 miles from pit. The Council
agreed to accept the terms for each
and authorized the Cleric to Mire,
contracts drawn to this effect.
Messrs. I•Ial'ry 14I. Chesney and Ecl-!
win Chesney were paid $25 each ex-(
pauses for Wending. Rural Municipal;
t.•tn volition i11 'Toronto. The followings
aecounts were paid: Spring fairs,
Clinton and Hensall, $50; Dept. of i
Health, insulin, $3.47; relief, cash,'
$10; Town of Seaforth, shale of ra-
tion board, $5; salaries $52. —D. F.
McGregor, Clerk.
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St. Thomas Church
Rotor: Rev. Dr. Hurford.
11 a.m. "Thanksgiving and Praise
in Our Prayers.”
7 pmn "The Opportunity ; for a
Changed Life"
Sunday School at 10 flan.
Wednesday, S p111, "Studies in the
Life of Jesus."
•
St. Mary's Church, Dublin
2.26 p.m. Sunday School.
3 p.m. "The Opportuuity for a
Changed Life."
•
Egmondville United Church
Rev, A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D.
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m. "Disciples of Jesus."
7 p.m. "Transformations of the
Common Place."
Northside United Church
Rev, H. V. Workman, Minister.
11 a.m. "God's Method With Care-
less People."
2.30 p.m. Sunday School,
7p7.m "The Crowd That May
an,
Thurs. 7.45 p.m. Prayer service.
Welcome to these services.
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Hugh Jack. Minister.
Sunday School 10 a.m,
Morning service, 11 a.nl„ subject,
"Facing Jerusalem."
Evening service, 7 p.m„ - eubject,
"The Refuge from the Storni,
Mid -week meeting Thurs. at 8 p.m.
ft
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE WILL
MEET NEXT TUESDAY
Seaforth Women's Institute are
holding a social evening at the home
of Mrs, W. 1'I. Coleman 011 Tuesday,
March 14th, at 8.30. Mrs. Harry
Caldwell will give the topic, "Where
the four leaf Shan -week Grows."
Members please bring lunch. Men and
women are invited,
Attend Meeting of
Announce Awards
ett emen om For Valor
Rev. Id: V. Workman of Seaforth,
and Rev. R. A. Brook; of Hensel], re- Late CpL Norman' MkQuaid and
presented Huron Presbytery of the Capt. J. Fred Goforth' Are
'United Church at the meeting of the Decorated
London Conference Settlement Com
ittee held in Metropolitan Church, I
in
London, on Tuesday of this week.
PICTURE FROM ITALY
A Canadian Arniy photo received
at this office this week shows a
group of Canadian soldiers on the
Eighth Army Front in Italy, who are
responsible for moving the grub for-
ward ,asp the line after dark. It is an
excellent photo of the n1e11 getting
their noonday meal In the field, and
included in, the .group are Pte, C M,
Rantoul, of Seaforth., and Pte. Tont
Smith, of Clinton.
ENGAGEMENT
Ml'. and Mrs. Wm. C. Elleeott,
Brussels, announce the engagement
of their second eldest daughter
'Violet Annie. to Mr. Archibald John
Brenton Smith, youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs. Percy Sirtith, MCKiliop, tiie
wedding to take place the middle of
March.
BAYFIELD
AC. 2 Fred Weston of RCAF., St.
Thomas, spent the week end with his
wife and daughter.
Pte. Emla McKay, CWAC., of Lon-
don, spent her furlough with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. McKay.
Mrs. H. Miller returned to 1Vlount
Clements, Mich., on Tuesday after
spending a week ivith her mother,
Mrs. M. Elliott.
Mrs. Margaret Ferguson 'returned
home on Monday after a visit with
her son, Jas. Ferguson and wife in
London.
Mrs. Revd. Max Moore of Birm-
ingham, Mich., spent the past week
with her parents, Revd. and Mrs..
Colwell.
Mrs. Ross of Brucefield is a visitor
with her sister and brother, Miss
Mary and Hugh Gilmore.
Miss Lorna. Westlake has returned
to Hespeler after spending a month
at her home here. -
Mrs. Wm. Elliott and son John of
Waterloo spent the week end at
their home here.
Mrs. Jas. Rouatt of London is vis-
iting her sister, Mrs, Wm. Hall this
week.
LEGION STAG EUCHRE
The Legion is holding a stag
euchre on Friday night in the Legion
rooms, Everybody welcome. Pro-
ceeds for cigarette fund,
AIRMEN COMMISSIONED
Two from this district, F. G. Dev-
ereaux, Seaforth, and D. S. McCool,
Blyth, were among the airmen from
Ontario receiving commissions, ac-
cording to announcement from the
RCAF. headquarters at London.
The late Cpl. Norman M. McQuaid
son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mc-
Quaid, R.11, 5, Seaforth, and Hon.
Capt. J. Fred Goforth, Toronto, son
of the late Dr. Jonathan and Mrs.
Goforth, for 50 years missionaries
in China where he was born, have
been decorated in connection with
the Italian campaign. The former
was a member of the Royal Canad-
ian Engineers and the latter with the
Canadian Chaplain Services.
Official announcement of the
award of the Military Medal to the
late Cpl. McQuaid and the Military
Cross to Hon, Capt. Goforth was
made this week by defence head-
quarters at Ottawa,
Born at St. Columban, June 22,
191 4. Cpl. Normal Michael Mc-
Quaid, Royal Canadian Engineers,
enlisted with the Active Army Nov-
ember 2, 19'39, and proceeded over- '
seas December 13 of the same year.
Tho citation regarding Cpl. Mc-
Quaid's award reads as follows:
"On Sept. 8, 1943, the officer in
eornnand of .an engineer party with
the advance guard moving on Cat-
anzaro was wounded and as no oth-
er officer was available, Cpl. Mc-
Quaid was put in command.
'On the morning of 9, Sept. '48,
'the advance guard made contact with
the enemy, who were withdrawing
and blowing previously prepared
and heavily mined demolitions. Cpl.
McQuaid, with complete disregard
for his personal safety, led mine de-
Red Cross Notes
The need grows as victory nears. This
need was stressed by the president of the
Red' Cross Society at a meeting of the execu-
tive held In the library, to white's the presi-
dent of each unit was invited. From a sur-
vey it was revealed we must endeavor• to
increase the amount of work in this area.
We wuel to do our full share in this great
hum mrtarian work of feeding- the hungry,
clothing the needy, supplying' the plasma for
the wounded, and the many other phases of
Red Cross work. We. are down in our knitt-
ing, and there is an urgent need for turtle
neck sweaters. Knitters please note,
Mr. J. C. MacKenzie was appointed liaison
alter for returned mon. Information of
their returning will be sent to Mr. MaeKen-
sie. The welcoming committee 1s Mrs: K. M.
Campbell and Mrs. E. H. Close.
The mat donated 'by Mrs. Archibald will
be drawn for at the workrooms on Friday
afternoon, March :ail,.
We have had acknowledgments of Christ-
mas parcels from about fifty per cent of the
boys. Some of the gifts were opened in huts
in N. Africa, others in the hills of Italy,
while many of them were enjoyed in Eng-
land. Names: Cpl.. P. C. J, Sills, Pte. A. J.
Praiser, Sgt. W. C. Barber, Cpl. J. 1V,
Trendy, P.Sgt: Glen R. Pinkney, L. Cpl.
Don Dale, Pte. J. A. McNab, LAC. K.
Adams. A. E Venus, Ppr. C. Dennis, Sgt.
11. W, A. Netake, Pte. E. Rennie, CplK. W.
Adams, Sigma. R. E, Ritchie, Sgt. G. S.
Kruse, F.Lieut. Ian MacTavish, F. L. Ken-
nedy. Ter. D. R. Wood, Spr... Taylor, SIM.
C. Coombs, Capt. P. L. Brady, Sgt. C. B..
Flannery, Pte. G. D Hays; E, C S Ritchie.
Cpl Cl.E. Mennen, Pte. 11, 0 McGregor,
S.S.M. Fred Willis, St wart Geddes, Sigmn.
P. E. Bannon, LAC. C. L. Hildebrand, Ar-
thur Cameron, Pte. Geo. Crich, F.Sgt. -F,, G
h r ev aux, F. C. Grieve.
• tecting parties through heavily min -
HELD SUCCESSFUL ed areas under observed enemy fire
MEETING FRIDAY and carried out reconnaissance with
the forward elements of the van -
An educational meeting sponsored guard, under heavy machine gun
by the Federation of Agriculttu'e of fire. His thorough knowledge of his
Tuckersmith Township was held Fri- work, his courage and initiative en -
day evening in the Seaforth 0011081 abled the vanguard 'to cross enemy
ate auditorium with a large gathering demolitions and mine fields and to
of district residents. The guest speak reach the objective."
er of the evening was James C. Hon. Capt. John ,Frederick Go -
Shearer, agricultural representative forth, Canadian Chaplain Services,
for Huron county, Following "0 Can- was born in Changtho, Henan, Chi-
ada" a number of slides were shown na, and was a minister in Toronto at
concerning the beautification of rural the time of his appointment August
glomes with the descriptions given by 1940. Ho proceeded overseas on Ap-
Mr. and Mrs, E. B. Goudie. Til 5, 1941.
Mr. Shearer, who was introduced Capt. Goforth's citation for his
by Robert Archibald, president of award reads as follows:
the Federation, highly praised the "On Dec. 23, 1913, a Canadian ire.
work of r that organization and the fantry regiment was attacking
important contributions made by the strong German positions north of the
farmers in slid of the war effort. The Ortona-Orsogna road. Six casualties
main part .of his speech, however, were nested in a shell of a hut about
dealt with the dehydration plant in 500 yards to the flank of a battalion.
Pieter, Ho outlined carefully the As the battle ebbed back and. forth
method used by this plant in the de- the hut became isolated and under
hydration of turnips and he stressed heavy shell and small arms fire.
the important work the farmer is do- `II;Capt. J. F. Goforth gathered -a
ing in producing the necessary -food party of stretcher bearers and at -
to stoop the giant in operation. In• tempted to teach the hut. Accurate
closing Mr. Shearer once again stress- fire was directed on the party and
ed the need of large food productions they retirecd. A short time later the
as a major contribution of elle farm= party made another attempt, and due
ars and he wished the Tuckersmith to the heavy fire FI/Capt, Goforth
Federation of Agriculture every silo- ordered the party to seek cover.
cess. A violin selection was then roe- "Then unprotected ho proceeded
tiered by Cecil. 'Pullman and Hugh across the open ground in fall view
Ms'Millau, of the enemy, and through a blaze of
The next speaker was J. FI, Scott, bullets made his way to the nest of
of Seaforth In his topic, 1'The Farm- the casualties,
er and His Lot," Mr, Scott stated "dere, with no thought for his own
farming was the basic industry of safety, he spent five hours under con-
tinuous shell fire, rendering first aid
and comforting the wounded. As soon
as darkness fell the stretcher bearers
arrived and evacuated the casualties.
Dr. Goforth, father of Capt. Go-
forth, ,was a native of Mitchell. Tlie
latter was born in China, bit returned
to Canada for his education. At one
time he was minister of V al ac U11
Presbyterian Church and later assist-
ant pastor at Knox Presbyterian
Church in Toronto. His brother is
- BEECHWOOD Col. iT.. w. Goforth at en iional de -
tense headquarters in Ottawa and
thereare antuuber of relatives in
Mitchell district,
Capt. Goforth's first military con-
nection was in the Niagara district
where he served' as chaplain with the
Dufleriu and Hald'inland Regiment of
Canada, which was stationed at Strat-
ford ,for a time under 000101and of
Lt. -Col. S. C. Clegg, E.D. When the
announcement was macre on New
' Year's Eve that Capt. Goforth had
ti.istinguished himself in the Italian
campaign, Col. Clegg declared "That
aloes not surprise me in the least. He
is more than an army padre." It was
stated Capt. Goforth's interests were
always in the welfare of the men.
the country. From here he touched
lightly on the improvements in elec-
tricii.y, , machinery, medicine and
transportation from 111e farmer's point
of. view. Slides depicting the proper
method of planting and- harvesting
potatoes and the value of certified
seed potatoes were shown with the
commentary, by E. B. Go -nate. The
meeting closed with the national
anthem.
Joseph Hignell, 18 year old son of
Mr, and Mrs. Peter Hignell ofBeech-
wood, had his leg amputated
ed at
Scott Memorial Hospital last week.
He lost the use of hfs leg a few
weeks ago and X-rays were taken,
and it was found necessary to re-
move the leg in order to save his
life.
Mr. Jim O'Sullivan is under the
doctor's care at,present. Hope to see
him around again soon.
Measles are the order of the day.
Beechwood school has been closed
for the past two weeks.
Ask 150 Volunteers 1
For Next Clinic
Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic
Here on Thursday, March
23rd
Seato'tlt's next Red Cross Blood
Donor Clinic will beheld in Northside
United Church on Thm'sciay, March
23, when it is hoped there will be at
least 160 donors. Volunteers are urg-
ently needed if this number is to he
reached, and they are as1(4d to give
their names to the secretary, Mrs.
Reg Kerslake at 341, or to the rep-
resentative in their district. Repre-
sentatives are:
In Walton, Mr. Douglas Ennis.
Winthrop, Mr. Joseph Do1mage.
Constance, Me. Ross McGregor.
Women's Institute, Mr. J. M. Scott•
St. Columban, Mr. John L. Malone,'
Cromarty and Staffa, Mr, Nelson.
I•Iowe.
Hensal'1, Mr, R. H. Middleton,
Varna, Mrs, George Johnston.
Brucefieid, Mrs, W. J. IVlcBeath,
BRANTFORD TEAM WINS
FIRST PLAY-OFF
1
Seaforth Beavers face the big task
of cutting down a five -goal deficit in
the second game of their Intermefli-
ate D.E.A. play-offs, as a result of
losing the first game here Tuesday
night 'to Brantford by a score of 8-3.
The second game of the series will
be played in Brantford, and with total
goals on the two -game round deciding
the issue the Beaversappear to have
a huge chore on their hands.
The Howard brothers and Hnat-
uik of Brantford were their chief
scoring threats, while Harris and
Wendell took the limelight for Sea -
forth in the point column.
Brantford — Goal, Allen; defence,
Barges, P. Torti; centre, L. Howard;
alternates, J. Torti, Ii. Kipp, ,'caste,,
Hnatui'lc, Wiaeek, Hergott, Baker.'
Seaforth — Goal, Doherty; defence,
Hildebrand, Nicholson; centre, R.
McFad'din; wings, A. Mc'Faddin, Car-
negie; alternates, Grau, Wended,
Clair, Harris.
Referee, Bob McCully, Stratford.
THE RED CROSS
Cempnign Is coning along all tight. Bu':
listen to this. FO. Aothur Hawten a Bette -
erten boy and ,Pilot Officer Donald \fel im.
of I.yuedneh, Ont., both now peisaners
war in Gorman, have eneh instructed their
parent:: to donate 450.011 from their assigned
pay to the Red Cress. Met Officer McKim'
has also instructed thatan additional 01n,iur
per month be sent in as long its he is n
prisoner or *Qtr.
Phis la a fine compliment indeed for the
Red Gruen 0nd yet here is something to give.
us pauses These young heroes have been
fighting in the most hazardous of sorvicea
Without the Red Cross they would now Inez
another equally grim front or the enemy.
starvation. Mayhap there was a fear that
we and the Red Cross would falter, that the
n£e-gh•inr, parcels would not come quite its
regularly,
Will this be on? 100,050 parcels a week,
yea, one hundred thousand parcels every
weals are travelling over the conveyor belts.
altrd mid melted by voluntary lobo' at as-
sembling stat.iotla In six Canadian 010100.
This is our jolt, the home front's job, and
the getting out of these boxes should not
give the boys over there occasion for a
single thought or worry.
Out' present campaign is .organized to see
Dint the boxes keep rolling. That the blend
Sons,' clinics function. That the clothing,
knitting and hospital supplies go forward
regularly. A small enough price to ply fe'
comfort andsecurity, when Ave consider how
others are bearing the brunt.
So be generous. You'll get more for your
money from the Red Cross than anywhere
else (except Y01.11.. own mother) because Red
Cross labor is donated, free.
Other places -have set net to double thele
quota. Why shouldn't we? . Don't let the enn-
vnsam•s ovorlaolc you. If they de, no to the
banks, The evening of the lSth res the dead-
line, ,T. C. MacKenzie, Chairmen Finm r.'
Com,
C.W.L. MEETING
The C.W.L. held their Mnreh meeting in
the vestry of the church wlt.h the president,
Mrs. C. P. Bills in the dinar'. Atter the open-
ing prayer and the minutes of the previous
meeting. several"Thank Ym:' letters and
ether correspondence were read, Final a-
nuigententa were made ter the social even-
ing lebehell in the school hall nn St. Pat-
rick'a Dar. Prtdny, March 17th. 15 was decid-
ed to sepal cigarettes to our boys overseas
for Easter and Easter cards to the boys still
in Canada. The usual (Mention of eggs to
t:he Orphans' and Old People's Tinniest in
London will be made at Easter. Following
the business part of the meeting, interesting
papers were read by Miss Alice Daly and by
Mrs. C. McDonald. Meeting closed with
prayer for -men 10 armed forces.
ST. COWMAN
Miss Anne 'Dovney, R.N„ with her par-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs, Mike Downey.
Mr. Jack Roach of Kitchener spent the
week end at his home.
Many friends are .sorry to hem that Mr.
,Limes O'Sullivan 10 ill, end all wish him a
speedy recsVey.
Sgt. Kele Holland, RCAF„ Guelph, is.
spending a few days with h10 parents. Mr.
and Mrs. J. 3. Holland.
Misses Gen. end Theresa Atkinson at their
hone, -
Delver J J Coyne arrived .bene from
heerse00 last t'ririny,
Miss Leona I•Ienand spent the week end
with her sister, Loretto, in 'Kitchener.
Mrs; James Carroll and son, Michael, ole
spending a few .days with Mr. end Mrs.
Harry .Reynolds in Sarnia.
Mr. and Mrs. Lou Coyne aid friends of
Hamilton end Matthew of Brantford spent.
the week end here.
Pte.. Peter Murray spent a few days with
:Mende.
The C.W.L, are sponsoring a dance here
on Wednesday, March 151h.
Miss Eleanr Murphy spent Sundny .with
. Mise 7,enoro Holland,
Driver J. J. Coyne returned home rfom
overseas bast week.. He spent several months
in England :and :000000 beck 10 Ganada €n
aer'Ve 115 a tlt'iver instructor'.
Pte. Hareld Allen, Camp Boden, with
Mrs. Allen and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Lou Coyne and Matt. Coyne
of Hamilton Witt relatives.
;Toho MoQttnid. St, Thomas, with kis par-
ents, Mr, and Mrs, Jos, McQuaid.
Miss Leona Holland spent the weep and in
Waterloo.
During the last month the following
ladies of the C,W,L. held quilting bees in
their homes for the Red C,'oss, Mr's. Wm,
Hastings,- Mos. Jack Murphy, Mrs. V. Lane,
Miss Angola Burke, Mrs. J. Coyne, Mrs. J.
McIver, Mrs. J, Carlin, Mrs. S. Murray. Mrs.
J. Stapleton. More help with -Red Cross
knitting and sewing is urgently needed,
A New World Order
Almost everybody deserves a new world or-
der—an order of -pence, happiness, and nros-
petty. Many plans and ideas have been set
forth for constituting a better era. But the
question is whether people actually do want n
nov world. Hew is dust? Well . a new worldis
impossible without new people. Sf we are all
willing to be changed and made finer persons
then we T,ave been then the prospects are ex-
cellent..tut if we expect a new order to
be brought in by legislation weshall be dig-.
appointed. We cannot hovenew world mere -
.y by legislation and. social Wrapping. The only
wary in which we can have new and - better
people is by the power of God' the Creator.
Man cannot do it of himself. We need to find
our way back Lo, God and beck to His Church
in orderto discoverthat "If elm mon be 10 ,
Christ he is a new ..creature" (2 Corr. 5: )
Thus each needs ,to :colt himself. Am I making
that personal contribution necessary for a
finer order of things? If not,we may lose the
peace, and thatwould be disastrous forwe
bond have -fought in vain,
a
Instructive Talks -at'.
Farmers' Meeting
McKillop Federation Hears Ad-
dresses by O. A. C. Pro-
fessors '
A meeting of vital interest to far-
mers was held at Winthrop hall on
March 7th, sponsored by the McKil-
lop Federation of Agriculture: Pres-
ident J. M. Scott called the meeting
to order and introduced Prof. Laugh-
lin of O.A.C., Guelph. Prof. Laugh-
lin spoke on Field Craps, He brought
out the important points in connec-
tion with almost every kind of crop
grown in this part of Ontario. The
next guest speaker to be introduced
was Prof. Francis of 0.A.C., Guelph,
He spoke on poultry, discussing
chicken raising from almost every
angle. The third speaker was Prof.
Wolfe of 0.A.C., Guelph. He dealt
with swine. Prof. Wolfe briefly out-
lined how to get around the various
problems that enter into the raising
of young pigs up to eight weeks old,
After each speaker a question box
was passed around. Many lively dis-
cussions took place. Pres. J. 151. Scott
then introduced Mr. Cr'ouc11, manag-
er of the Hesky Flax Co, in Seaforth
who spoke briefly in the interests of
the flax company.
Mr. 11. S. McKercher moved a vote
of thanks to the various speaker's for
the wealth of information conveyed.
The meeting closed with God Save
the King. --
Another important meeting will be
held on Monday, March 27th- at the
Winthrop hall.
BRUCEFIELD
The Brueefleld Horticultural Society are
holding a St. Patrick's Social on friday ev-
ening. Mareb 1711, in the basement of the
rhumb, A programme and social evening are
being planned and they have secured a ser
f slides on Planning and Planting of Farm
Home Grounds." Everyone Is invited to come
anti .enjoy n sachet time end if possible to
bring in their aiming order.
11r, Alex Thompson has returned
from a pleasant visit with his amort
and cousin, Mrs. Hogan and Will, of
Kitchener, and other friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Neal and family
of Glencoe spent the week end with
her father, Mr. Wes Stackhouse, who
has been ill for some time.
Miss Norma Collins of London
spent the week encs lvitil her grand-
mother, Mrs, MacKenzie.
KIPPEN EAST
The March meeting et the Iitppen
Fast Women's institute will be held
at the home of Mrs. Edgar Butt on
Wednesday afternoon, March 15th at
2.311. This being the agricultural
meeting, the roll call will be answer-
ed by "A Canadian Product much in
demand overseas." The topic will be,
"The Present pay Agricultural Pic-
ture:" A denlonstral'ion, "Sunday din-
ner prepared on Saturday," will be
ttiven by Mrs. John Sinclair and Miss
Margaret Sinclair. A cordis l invitation
i, extended to all.
VARNA
Tile annual service on the Worlds
Day of Prayer which is always held
en the first Friday of Lent, was held
in the United. Church with Mrs. Geo,
Johnston, president of the W.M.S.
of the United Church as leader,
who announced the theme of the
service, "And the Lord wondered
that there was no intercession," and
mead the passages of Scripture on
the proga'am. Assisting in the service
`anis Miss E. E. M0SSep of St. John's
Church, who led in the Tart of the
service entitled "Myrrh for all those
in bitter distress."The litany of
praise and thanksgiving was under
the leadership of Mrs. M, Reid, pres-
ident of St. John's W.A. Special
prayers were given by Mrs.. W.
Johnston and Mrs. W. 12. Stephen-
son of the 'United Church. Rev. Reba
Herr gave the devotional address,
Rev. Reba Heim and Miss Rachel
Johnston sang a'duet with Mrs. -Lee
McConnell at the organ. Mrs. Mc-
Connell presided at the organ during
the singing of the hymns, The ser-
vice concluded with one verse of the
national anthem and benediction.
The euchre and dance sponsored
by the war service club held in the
hall Friday night and in spite of the
fact there .Were so many things on
that night, there was a good atten-
dance. Proceeds amounted to $38,00,
lIro. 0. H. ]Scatty and pupils donated
$10.00 to the club.
LAC, Floyd McAsh, of St. Eugene;
Ont.. spent the week end at the par-
ental home..
A herd of thirteen deer were seen
in M1•. Russell Austin's field recently,
apparently quite at home.
BRODHAGEN-
Idr, and Mrs. Leslie Wrote sot spent 0
few days visiting friends in net,'oit.
Mrs." Sack Eisler and Billy of Seaforth
spent the week ens with Mr, and Mrs.
Manuel Benermsnn.
Mr, Christ. Leonhardt of Dion visited:
with Mr, and Mrs. Chas, and - Wilfred Ah-
rens on Sunday.
Miss Eva Beuetmann of Galt and Stanley
Beuermann of Kitchener with Mr, and Mrs.
Harty Beuer.msnn.
Miss Betty Jean Binz, daughter, of Mr.
and Mrs, Dalton IInnz, was successful in
.passing her MUSIC exams with honors,
Mr, end Mrs, George Moak attended the
funeral of tate. late Edward Serms nt Nev
'Hamburg on Thursday.
The flowers which adorned the altar in St.
'Peter's: Lutheran Church .on Sunday morn-
ing were placed there by the family:of Mr.
and. Mrs. Fred Heitz, in -honor of Heir 55th
anniversary of 'their marriage.
Mrs. Loran ..Hine visited with ,Mrs. 100
ward' Selma in Nov hamburg on Friday,
Mrs. Fred Dietz had the misfortuine. to fall
in the house and break her leg. She was le -
moved to Seaforth -hospital.
AMERICAN
BEAUTY -
ROSE
We have just received
a shipment of this very
lovely Royal Albert
China.
Also we have the
Tea Rose in the same
pattern but in the Tea
Rose color — a very
dainty china, in 21 piece
sets only.
-$14.00
the set
Fred S. Savatuge
Opposite Post Office
Seaforth
Phone 194 Res. 10
H ENSALL
The 111,1,h meeting ,f the Wahele Class
wa, held in the achnt,huum of the United
1 hu1 J, on Friday evening with 'Miss ..Gladys.
Luker presiding. Miss Elva McQueen led. in
prayerand Mrs Jack Corlett read • the
Sfi'ipturn, 'Mrs. Peter MUCaughton tools the
un
devo'tionalDemoandcracy.Edi" eee pore: -.1 gavethe topic
The Hen call Women's Institute desire to
express in this column their gratefd thanks
to all those who made the ` curhre and dance
under their sponsorship on March' 1st, the
splendid success it. ens. The proceeds, .after.
all "expenses are paid, at date of, writing
amount to 571,00, which will be used exclus-
ively far overseas boxes, Included in this
total are various cash contributions received
from Hensall' folk who were unable to attend
the event. Mrs, J, Sangster was convener of
the committee In charge of the arrangements,
The hunch tooth nperated by 1Mliss Florence
Welsh !convener), Mrs. T, Kyle and their
assistant.. realfzed aha worthy sum of 340.
It mi ht. 11. , he mentrnncd that the IOppen
Ensu ladies very kindly loaned their chair's
to the IIin•:nll Satiety for this affair.
Mrs Minnie Little was in New Hamburg
on Thursday attending the funeral of her
brother -In-law, the late Mt Edward Sein,
who passed away Monday in 1119 77th year....
The deceased was well known In. thisdistrict.
and lived for a number of years in &Teich.
liewash tailor by trade, Surviving are his
widows and two sisters, Miss Annie Sells and
hlrs. Rhues of New Hamburg. Friends from
Hensall, Zurich, Guelph, Kitchener, Tavis-
teak, Brodhagen and Detroit attended the
funenl.
Mrs Fred Kennings, a well-lmown. resid-
ent . of Hens011, pissed away suddenly at her
home on. Thursday .evening from a heart
eundithin, following 0 wool's illness. The
dereaod moved here ninny Years ago from
Northern Ontario. She o110 the former Addie
Mitchell. A member of the United Church
and 11011V0 111 the work of the Red Cross.
Serrivn,g are her husband end three daugk-
tan:, dl'carll Mr's. Lloyd Redden. St... Callum
1ccs, lMnrgeretl Mrs. Alf Smith, Hensall,
and May, 0t home, and 0 brother. Gordon
Mitchell, Clinton. Funeral service- washeld
from the home nn .Saturday, conducted. by
Rev. R A. Brook, of the United Church.
Burial took place in .limtaail 'anion cemetery. ,
A very enjoyable evening sons spent at the
home of 131,, and Mrs Ghent Bell en Wed-
nesday, y, 111areh 1,t, when a number of rrel-
atives tgathe'ed in honor of the fo,'mer's
birthday. Bingo and proia'essive euchre was
plilyvd after 0hibd( refrements were served.
The Snutlr Duron Agricshniturnl Society held
Iheir mutual seed show in tate town hall,
Hewell, en Friday. March ltrd, There was a
wood attendance although the entries were
fewer owing to Crap conditions in Huron
list year. Prof. Mason of the C•A.0 , 0t
c uelirh nes the judge and gave an inform-
ative address stating that the quality was' •
gaud considering the unfavorable season Dr,
A, -R Campbell, presidentof the Seeiety,
tntradu 1 Pro. ivlttemn and J. G. Shearer,
aim spoke. Following Is the prize list: Fall
Wheal, N Clark, Woodham ; W. R. Dougall,
Ilensall Early pats, Howard Wright & Son.
1
remedy 1 Lorne Chapman, Hensel': N.
(dark, '\Vnodham. Late oats. W. R. Dougall.
lTe.oll. Barley, R. Dougall, Hen aIL
Pena Inhn Pepper•W'. fi Son - Hensall. Itis:: -
beans --1V. R, . Dougall, linosall ; Lone
Chapman, Hensall Timothy seed, Lorne
Luker, Ilensall, W. R. Dougall, Hensall,
Lorne Chapman. Ilensall. Red clover, W, R.
Dougall, Lorne Chapman,: Lorne Luker,. Alf-
alfa, }Inward Wright & Son. Early .potatoes,
Howard Wright. Potatoes general crop, W.
R. Dowell, Howarth Wright. Sweepstakes,
W. 50 etgoll.
A threeD-oct piny entitled "Closed T,ins"
was presented 1,1 the 000011 hall on Monday
evening by the Young People of ,lames St.;
Exeter, ander the sponsorship of. the 31' b.
ern Class of the ignited Church, The hall
was well tilled in spite of the .weather and
road conditions. Rev. R. A. Brook introduced.
the director of the piny, Miss Vera Decker,
w•ho introduced the cast. Miss •. Margaret
Itemfavored will) a reading during the
entertainment Members of the Woholo
Class entertained the players at 'a' social
hour following the play.
Mr. 111111 Mr's. 13. 0. Hayman, well-known
residents of ITonsan, have purchased a gro-
cery business in London and intend moving
there in the near future. They will be mach
missed here having cpndwetod the Superior
Stare for a lumber of yea's, which was un-
fortunately destroyed by fire a _Couple of
1'eata ago. ,.... .. -...r
Tho regular meeting of the village council
was held in the council chamber on Monday,
March 11th with all members present except
Cnoneillo: Kerslake who. was absent through
illness.A delegation from the Girls' Dance
Club appeared asking that a floor be in-
stalled undo' the stage for storing the seats,
also a kitchen, and offering to turn in the
proceeds of a dance to offset the cost of in-
stallation.
nstallat.io n, The Firemen= also offer 4o help -
with labor in this matter end state that it
would be cure' tokeep' the fire hall warm
with a love' ceiling. Prrkrns and. Smalls
eombe, that the property: committee look into
the matterof putting in a floor below .the
stage as soon as possible,' Carried. R. J. Pat-
terson. tanscollector, reported se tax arrears,
risking for an extensionof time. Pink and.
Smallacombe, that the tax collector be
ti*ranted an extension :until April and to hand'
in the collectors roll. Carried. J. A. Pa.tte:,
son reported re the .convention held. in Tor-
onto, also re the purine liability, and Work-
men's Compensation policies and the conver-
sation 4e. had with. the Workmen's-- Compen-.
sotion . Board re compensation for all em-
pi'eyeos ofthe village. Smn1laoombe .and Par-
kins, that we iapply to the Workmen's Com-
pensation .Board for full protection for all
workmen,, also the fire brigade, consisting of
fourteen mei, Carried, Mr. Barrick of the
A. E. 'Wilson Co. appeared mid.explained his
rates for public liability and property dam- •
age policy: Same held over for further con-
sideration. A resolution from the school
board received staking the council- to enforce.
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