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Seaforth News
HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER
This traverse may the poorest.,take
Without oppress of toll,
How frugal is the chariot
That bears a human. soul
—Emily Dickinson
WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 67, No. 16
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1944
NEXT SALVAGE DRIVE,
TUESDAY, MAY 2ND
Yam. Sahuge Committee wishes to suggest
that during housecleaning time you put aside
all uterus of salvage and rummage to prep-
aration for the next ,collection, which is be-
ing arranged for Tuesday, Mee 2nd. 01d
newspapers, books, magazines, cardboard,
rags or all kinds, bottles, tate and bones.
and all items of rummage will be very ac-
ceptable. They'll help Canada's shortage of
war ,materials at this vital time, and their
sale will help Canada's War Charities.
HENSALL ORANGE TREE
BEARS .FRUIT
Mos. Louis Clark Sr. of Hensall, is
the proud possessor of an- orange tree
two feet high, which she purchased
from a nursery three years ago. The
tree hears S oranges, four nearly ripe,
and four green ones, with more buds
forming. This orange tree was on dis-
play in one of the store windows in
Hensall on Saturday.
PROPERTY CHANGES
Recent real estate changes effected
through the office of 18. C. Chamber-
lain, concern the property of Gordon
Little. situated on Centre Street, to
Mr. Nelson Douglas of Walton. The property of James Dunlop,
sit-
uated on Coleman Street to Mr.
Ernest Drager, formerly of Tucker -
smith Township and now working for
Excellence Flout' Mills Ltd., Seaforth.
Both parles received immediate pos-
session.
DIED IN WESTERN STATES
Miss Helen Cameron of Denver,
Colorado, accompanied the remains
of Miss Grace B. Galbraith, al Doug
las. Wyoming. which arrived here by
train Saturday night, The funeral
was held Monday from the home of
the deceased's sisters, Mrs. Ada'Reid
and. Miss Galbraith, Goderieh St., to
Bayfield . Cemetery. Rev. Dr., Hlirford
officiated and Rev, John Graham of
Bayfield assisted at the grave. Pall-
bearers were John Cameron, Harold
Stinson, John Wain, John Marks,
'Wilmer Reid, Thos, Stipson,
E. BOX
L.
PHONE 43
Northside United Church
Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister.
11 a,m. "We Believe In God."
2,30 p.m, Sunday School,
7 p.m. "God's Care Of Us."
Thurs. 7.95 pan., Prayer Service.
Egmondville United Church
Rev, A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D.
10.30 a.m. Sunday School.
11,30 a.m., "A Divine Companion-
ship."
7 p.m., "A Holy Desire."
St Thomas Church
Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford.
11 a.m. "The Message of
Gospel."
7 p.nt. "Age and Youth."
Sunday School at 10 a.)n,
the
St. Mary's Church, Dublin
2.25 p.m. Sunday School.
3 p.m. "The Message of the Gospel"
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister.
Sunday School 10 a.m.
Morning subject, "Man's Chief
End."
Evening subject, "Christ or An-
other."
Midweek meeting Thurs. at S p.m.
CONSTANCE
Miss Edna Grant spent a few days at
Easter visiting her friends, Mr. and Mrs,
John Nottingham of Constance. Miss Grant
is Dominion Organizer and Field Secretary
for the Canadian Women's Christian Temp-
erance Union, and her work takes her to
churches of all denominations, schools, re-
form schools, prisons, homes for the aged,
in feet wherever; she is asked to speak. She
gave a very fine illustrated talk to the Con-
stance Sunday Cobol on the use and abuse
of alcohol, and on Monday afternoon brought
an Easter message to the joint meeting of
the W.A. and W.M.S., speaking on the
'Person, the Power and the Program of
Ghriet.' and of course giving some interest-
ing sidelights on hertravels throughout
Canada and on the conditions she sees. A
talented elocutionist, Miss Grant favored the
ladies with a rending, "Mammy Cheerful."
which was thoroughly enjoyed. At the con-
clusion of the meeting seven ladies expressed
their interest and appreciation by becoming
Outpost members of the W,C.T,U., the $
fee entitling eachmember to a year's sub-
ecription to White Ribbon Tidings andthe
furthering of temperance education through-
out the Dominion, which is 'so important to
our youth. On leaving here Miss Grant
addressed -meetings in Wingham and Hen-
sall and expects in the near future to be in
Goderieh and Sarnia.
The death occurred in Brantford General
Hospital on Friday, April 14th. of George
Alexander Riley, son of .Mrs. George Riley.
Sr. and the late Mr. Riley. The deceased
joined the Army Active 'Service in 1940 and
the nest year was taken i11 and sent to the
Christie street Hospital. Toronto, for treat-
ment for diabetes which later caused his
death. He tecovered his.. health .and was sent
home to Brantford but was later returned to
Toronto for further treatment. The funeral
took place on Monday, April 17 to Brant-
ford cemetery, a military funeral. He leaves
his wife, Mrs. George Riley, Brantford his
mother, Mrs. George Riley Sr. of Constance,
four brothers, Joseph and Frank of Con-
stance; Thomas of Clinton, and Charles of
London, also three sisters, Mrs. Chas. Hog -
earth of Londesbo o, Mrs. Fred Stephenson
of Brussels, and Mrs, James McFarlane. of
Noranda, The .deceased was In his forty-
fifth year,
Miss Jean Wakefield of Ajax is spending
a couple of weeks' vacation withher. parents.
Mr, and Mrs: John Mann- spent Sunday
with Mr, and Mrs. Dave Millson. -.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley spent' Sunday
In Brantford,
Huron County Has
Enviable Record
Warden. Fred Watson Urges
Full Support of the Victory.
Loan
Huron County has an enslahle record in
the response to all patriotic appeals,. the
sale of war savings eerti'lluntee and. Victory
bonds,
Once again we are faced with a challenge
in' the Sixth Victory Loan with a quota of
0,0 7x0[0 fig en additional quota for the
This war has and will .cost the lives of
many loyal and brave Canadlat men and
women. It 1s up to rix to do everything we
ern to keep the cost In lives to a minimum.
We can do this. It will require more hard
work, some hardships, and scene sncriaees.
But. the length of this war will be influent
edin u very important way by the support
we give our Armed Forces. The stronger our
support the shorter will be the war.
The money we put into Victory Bands are
fighting dollars for our Country today, and
are spending dollars for us when the war is
over. The support we give to Victory loans
keeps Canada fighting for peace and free-
dom, end assures us of a precious hawking
of saved money for -rise when we can again
devote our enemies to the ways of 50500.
By each and everyone of us getting behind
the Sixth Victory Loan, I am sure that.
Huron County will net only reach its ob-
jective but exceed it, and as Warden of tide
County I earnestly solicit your support and
co-operation to 'Put Victory First,"
(Signed) Fred Wees0n, Warden of Huron.
CHURCHWARD-HENDERSON
A quiet wedding was solemnized at
the - home of Mr. and Mrs. Vacher,
uncle of the groom, 21.3 Roston Cres.,
Toronto, on \V°tinesdav afternoon at
2.:',0 o'clock when Lois Je:u, slaughter
nl' Mr. and Dire. Ivy Henderson, Sea-
fo:•tit, was united in marriage to
Gordon Edwin Chn1'chwal'd, of Toron-
to, by Rev. 1. Maxwell, of St.
Thomas. The bride looked charming
in 11 mauve suit with Bite green ac-
cessories, Miss Betty Lamont, the
bride's only attendant, wore pale blue
with brown accessories. Mr. Frank
Giles, cousin of the groom, acted as
best maul. After the wedding cere-
mony a luncheon was served by the
hostess. The happy couple then left
on a. trip to 'Montreal -and St. John,
New Brunswick.
JOHN NOLAN
John Nolan, one of the oldest resi-
dents of McKillop, died on Saturday.
He had been ill since Christmas, and
was in the hospital for two weeks.
Mr. Nolan was born 84 dears ago hi
Hullett, two miles west of Walton,
son of the late Timothy and Mary
Cleary Nolan. Fifty years ago he
moved to the Sth concession, and
shortly afterwards married Miss Mary
Kenny of Dublin. Thirty years ago he
went to his late home on the highway
two miles east of town. Mrs. Nolan
passed away in 1936. A sot Frank
and a daughter Mao reside on the
homestead. A daughter Marjorie
(Mrs. Chas, McCaffery) died 12 years
ago. Also surviving aro one brother
Janes of Seaforth, and four sisters,
Mrs. Lamb and Miss Mary. Nolan,
Seaforth, Mrs. Thos, Corbett (Bridget)
of Toronto, Mrs. James Ryan (Marg-
aret) of Watson, Sask. A brother Ti-
mothy died at Brussels• recently,
The funeral was held to St. James
Church Monday morning, Rev. Fr.
Hussey officiating. Interment was in
St, James Cemetery. Pallbearers were
Joseph Kallle, John Murphy, John
Devereaux, ' Will Devereaux, Harry
Fortune, John Ballge. Among those
from a distance were Mr. Charles
Teresa McCaSf-
r •
McCaffery and Miss T a
McCaff-
ery, a granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs.
Thos. Cnlliton, Stratford; Mrs. Tim-
othy Nolan, James and Margaret, of
Brussels, .Mrs. A. Quigley, Toronto.
ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Molyneaux of
Dublin announce the engagement of
their third daughter Evelyn Veronica
to Kenneth Eugene Etue, son of Ed-
ward and the late Mrs. Etue of Zur-
ich, the marriage to take place in
May.
OLD COPY OF PAPER
Mr. Frank Smale brought to The
News office this week part of a copy
of The Seaforth News of Match 9th,
1911, which he had found in the back
of a picture frame brought at an auc-
tion sale. In it we read: "There have
'been fourteen weeks of continuous
sleighing and at all times in good
condition."
WALTON
Duff.. United Churel, Walton, w,e prett.-
Ry decorated with spring flowers on Satur-
day for the marriage of Ethel Elizabeth.
daughter of the late James S. Shaw and
Mrs. Shaw to Glenn Thomas, son of Mr. and.
Mrs. George Pryee or Seaforth, Rev. R. G.
Haklowood was the 017101nting clergyman,
Given in marriage by Mr. Robert McPad-
zean, the bride was charming in a floor
length gown of white slipper satin with
lace inserted bodice and full length veil held.
in place with ,e coronet of braided satin and
Pink rosebuds. She carried a shower bouquet
of pink roses and white sweet pees. The
bridesmaid, Miss Mary Pryoe, of Seaforth,
sister of the groom, was becomingly gowned
in white crepe sheer over satin. floor length,
with a smocked yoke and pinksatin trim-
ming. The br'idesmaid's flowers were pink
rases and pink sweet peas. Thomas McFad-
warn ofBrussels, was the best man. The•
organist Was Reginald Piyce of 'Seaforth,
brother of the groom. During the signing of
the register Mee. Ilerbert Travis, Walton,
sang Because." She wore a :gown of sea
aqua blue net over taffeta with .a corsage of
sweet peas, After the ceremony a ,reception
was held at the bride's home where Mrs.
Shaw received in a dusty pink two-piece
dress with navy accessories She wore a
corsage of talisman roses. The groom's mo-
ther chose a two-piece dress of powder ;due
with metalling hat and she wore a corsage
oftalisman roses. The assistants at the
wedding dinner were Mrs. Joe Campbell,
Mrs. Roland Achilles and Mrs. Harold Sel-
lers. The bride and groom left for their
honeymoon to be spent at St. :Catharines
and: Niagara Falls. For travelling Mrs.
Prime wore a grey tailored suit, grey hat end
navy accessories. They will ;reside on the
groom's farm in McKillop, The groom's gift
to the bride was a gold wrist watch, to the
bridesmaid' a compact, to the groomsman
and organist, ibillfoids and to the soloist as
cake. plate. Among the guests from a dis-
tance were Miss Margaret Cumming'- of
Elmvale and Mr, James McFadsean, Brussels
Red Cross Notes
An open meeting of the Red Cross Society
was held Tuesday evening in the Separate
School with very interesting reports given by
Mrs. A, W. Moore, Mrs. Reg. Kerslake_ and
Mrs. E. H. Close. The executive wish to take
this opportunity to express their anereeia-
tion to the Separate School Board : for the
nee o1' the school for this meeting. Threw
very pleasing musical numbers were enjoyed:
throughout the meeting. The new 'Red Cross
song, "Cross of Red on a Field of White"
wasintroduced and sung by Miss Ruth Olen',
accompanied by Miss Mary Johnstone. A
duet l"
and Mrs. J. A. Stewart newel -
panted by Mrs. Keating was much enjoyed
and Miss Lots Whitney 0alg a solo-accom-
pnnhed by Mrs, .Tames Stewart:
A few of the highlights from the annual
reports will he given next week.
The fallowing are a few -of the high -
Rights on the annual reports from Mrs, A.
Moore: The financial statement of the Div-
ision et the end of 151a is better than than
at any time soiree outbreak of was,. Total
raised in the division Net year for all our,
Poees, $0;217.1145.72, :Brooches remitted- to
division Fifty per cent more than in 1042,
In 1943 Ontario remited to national $4,518,-
058.37 in cash ; in designated funds $179.-
750.97. Last year the jam committee with
the Women's Institute shipped 107 tons of
jam overseas for use in military hospitals,
nurseries, hostels.
Teaching of Home nursing 1s one of the
major nursing activities in Red Cross in
Ontario. Last yeer 700 courses were com-
pleted .with enrolment of 14,482, Member-
ship of emergency nursing reserve is now
11,0.10. Greatest expansion of any single
Project is shown in the Blond donor service.
Dominion quota set for April 1st 0000 20,000
weekly, Ontario 12,000, Ontario has been
emceeing this' figure since January, There
are 20 detachments of the Comedian ;ted
Cross Coups in Ontario ; total personal
2,420 • training hours were 155,000; service.
500,000 10xt year. 113 corps members are
sewing overseas.
Junior Red Cross domed last school year
with enrolment of .340,302, an increase of
295 branches and 5,000 members. , Joniore
made it magnificent contribution in money,
0107,747, Its well es games, garments, .etc.,
for troops.
Blood donors report 0s given by Mrs. Reg
Keret:dee; 'Phis work was organized) in 1040.
In January 1942 there were 4 perpmanent
Minim in Ontario and in January 1044 this
number had increased to 30. In November
1942 two nubile clinics started visiting the
smaller towns and now there am 7 mobile
clh»cs visiting 140 places, Donations have
increased from 1300 in January 1942 to 12,-
000 in January 1044, Ln Mnreh, during the
week of our Inst albite n record was estab-
lished when 23,152 donations were received
across Canada. Of these Ontario gave 14,057
of which 5,030 were from mobile clinics.
Seaforth clinic hes grown from an average
of 05 in 1942 to an average of 142 in 1944,
saving dives onanke bettlefronl, poTrhaen
n
weeder drug penicillin comes second to
blood serum. the supply of serum from
Cauda Is inadequate and often soldiers on
the battlefield give their blood to injured.
The reports on conveners and speakers at
the annual es given by our president Mrs.
E. H. Close; From Mrs. Dills, prpcspident
of .the Ontario divisloe—Thls. war will be
won on the tragic Hell of battle but the
hence must be won in the rebuilding of de-
atroyed cities; the tilling of shell tore fields,
inthe care of orphaned -children, the merci-
ful treatment of war's terrified victims, and
in the rebuilding physically, menally, 001.10
unity of more than a continent To win this
war on the battlefields hundreds of thous-
ands of Ives will be sacrificed. If they are
willing le give that, we must Ise willing to
do our part,
Mrs. McEaehern, national chairman of
the women's war work, brought greetings
from the national and concluded with the
message that Red Cross Is an emergency
organization and your• work work conveners
are the pulsing heart of Red Cross.
Miss Ma'y Etta MoPhe'son• managing
editor of Chatelaine magazine. one of the
spepakers, said it was impossible not to rim
acmes the Red Cross toil in the littlecold
huts, They are proud of their quilts and
afghans, In the hospitals there are the
many Red Cross workers who diatrlbute
Carnelian cigarettes and other treats. The
BritIsh woman voluntary services are proud
of the great shelves of Croadton Red Cross
supplies neatly ticketed, wafting to ciotha
bombed victims. There are 13 Red Cross
warehouses in England stocked to the roof..
It is not a cold storage, but goods go in one
door and out the other continuously. 7n
closing, Miss McPherson said, "Nothing T
can say about Red Cross is .good enough ; 't
le a living thing made up of the good will
of all Canada,
Col. Geo. A. Drew, Premier 'of Ontario,
guest speaker, stated hte government la
greatly indebted to the Red Cross for what
they ere doing. England has an im-
measurable spirit of good will to the people
of Cone<le. The men and women in uniform
are our greatest ambassadors of good will—
next is our Red Cross Red Cross own boast
of tremendous achievements, In the organ-
ization of parcels to prisoners of war
enough cannot be said. The progress in
blood donors clinics, In getting and distrib-
uting this Ofe giving blood. Out. -of all this
suffering it is hoped that all the prinoiplpes
and ideas of Red Cross will continue to
grow. The task ahead is going to be heavier
than ever before, and will gall !for greater
fortitude. It will be a test of oust faith and
the idents for which we are at war. The
full tmpoetanee of Red Cease will he known
after the war. „
NAMED PRESIDENT
Mr. H. G. Meir of Seaforth has
been elected president of the newly -
formed Anglican Laynien's Council of
Western Ontario.
BRODHAGEN -
Mrs. Elizabeth Moreno of Kitchener with
Mr. Jaelt Prueter.
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Diegel are spending
this week in Stratford with Mr. and Mrs.
Ed. Kleasler.
Mr, and Mrs, George Mogk and Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Diegel spent Sunday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Markle in
Woodstock.
Mr, and Mrs, Chas. Leonhardt and Verna
have moved to Mitchell,
The Luther League presented a throe -act
Plea, "The Bright Penny" in the basement
of St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Friday
evening. The following took part: Marie
Meyer, Ruth Vock, Mervin Wurdeil, Ordolia
Meyer, -Grace. Vock, Ross Leonhs dt, Pearl
Vock, George Jarmuth, Robert Rocic, Gem
Ulna Bach. A large crowd was in attendance
Land' it wee very much enjoyed.
The -Mitchell Lions Club are holding a
banquet in the basement of Brodhagen Luth-
eran Churoh on Friday evening. The Ladies '
Aid are catering to it,
WELCOME YOUR
VICTORY LOAN
SALESMAN
He did not start this
War
But is giving you a
Chance
to end it
Phone 84
$1 a year
To Restock Five
Creeks With Fish
Organization of Fish' and Gagne
Association Has Been Com-
pleted
'Che personnel of the various committees
for 1044 has holy bean completed and are
as follows; Fiah committee chairman, Seott
Hawthorne with Messrs. Wm. Hart, Helmer
Snell, A. Hildebrand, Wes Agar, W. Alex-
ander and Lorne Dale; Game committee,
chairman,.. Tony Phillips, with Messrs. Chas.
Adams, J. 'M, Scott, Loon Batmen, A. Ra-
ttier, Doe Resler and E. Shade; lextens1Th,
committee, chairman, Amos Corby, with
Messrs, A. Devereaux, M. A. Reid, .7. E.
Keating, C. Henderson and Geo. Taylor, of
Walton.
Application for fish restocking has .been
made for live creels and with possibly one
more to be yet made. This should maim a
most .unbitious beginning to this phase of
the Association work for 1044. In the mat-
ter of game propagation, we have in Sea -
forth enough pheasant eggs produced by the
local members to provide a real start in this
Phase also. It is proposed to contact the
rural. teachers of the Seaforth district, to
have enquiry made amongsttheir pupils
arid if Chore would be, say one or two who
might be interested. then the Seaforth
Came and Fish Assorhatiot will .furnish
such pupils settings of eggs this year. Ila
this way we would secure real interest and
proper eroleotion.- The association proposes
to start In a small way :and work towards
the Mini establishment" of a real county ef-
fort .along the above lines.
The Extension committee will have several
Proposals to make at a full membership
meeting to be held in the council chamber,
Wednesday- evening, April 20t1, at 0 p.m.
These will have to do with the extending of
the. Association and the providing of inter-
esting events throughout the year. All mem-
bera or would-be members are requested to
be present and get behind the Association in
its worthwhile work.
NORTHSIDE W.M.S.
The Woman's Missionary Auxiliary or
Northside United Church met in the school
room Thursday, April 10th, with a good at-
tendance, and the president, Mrs, R. Law-
son, in charge. The hymn, "Rejoice the Lord
is Icing," was followed with prayer by Miss
Laurence. Minutes and reports were given.
Miss A, Lawronoe and Ivirs.. H. V. Workman.
were appointed) -delegates to the Presbyterial
tohe held in. Clinton, April 27th. Mrs. C. C,
Keine gave 0 temperance reading. Mrs, T.
McMioheel gave a rending 'Christ is risen
today," showing how real Easter is: to the
people of the far Bost. The roll was called.
Seventeen visits to shut-ins were reported.
Mrs. C, Giese conducted the devotional per -
loci, responded to be Scripture passages rose
by Miss M. Somerville. The program, "They
Found the Chinch There." Papers were read.
by Mrs. C. Barber. Mrs. J. Barron, Miss A.
Ferguson and Miss Wallace which showed
that wherever our soldier's have gone they
have found the Christian religion wait the
closest tie they had with their atralge nei-
ghbors. They .have been treated kindly by
Christian motives due to the work of for-
eign missionaries. Prayer woo offered be
Mro. C. C. Kaine. The meeting closed with
a hymn and prayer by Mrs. Clew:
VARNA •
Mr, enol Mrs, A. Seeley of Clinton celled
Sunday on the forme''s sister, Mrs. Atetin
and son Russell. They were accompanied by
Miss Jennie Austin of Londesbero, sister -in -
how of Mrs, Austin,
Mr. 200. Hams on his return from Floe -
Ida, called recently on his old neighbors, Mr.
and Mrs. D. Anderson and daughter Pearl.
The -syrup season has had Its day. These
interested have gathered in their buckets.
Mrs. Sherlock Keyes after spending the
holidays with . Mr, Keyes end• theirfamily,
has returned to her duty in Simcoe.
Miss Login, of Hansell was renewing 00-
qunintances More bet week.
Mrs. Rnthwoll of Windsor is the guest of
Mrs. M. Reid.
Have your salvage in the United Church
shed early next week,
tenth has claimed .another citizen of
Stanley In the person of Charles Rothwell,
nide son of lire late Wm. Rothwell anti
Maty Ann Reid, who passed peacefully
away on Thursday. April lath at the home
of his aunt. Mrs. M. Reid, Deceased suffered
Tor e years from chronic asthma end death
cameasa relief, He woos born on the GMshen
lire, Sl,uiley, 55 years ago where he farmed
successfully until falling health compelled
him to retie. Together with his wife they
travelled extensively seeking toregain
health, but it vain. Deceased was of a kindly
Rind genial disposition and made many
friends throughout his short career. He was
a member of the United Church, A private
funeral was held on Saturilay Prom the
Home of Mrs. M. Reid, conducted by Rev.
Reba Bern, pastor of the United Church,
Resisted by.Rev..Tohn Graham, rector of St.
John's Anglican Church, Varna. He is -salr-
vived be .his egad mother and his wife, feta
merly Minnie. Hess, who have the sympathy
of the community. Those from a distance
who attended the funeral. were Mrs. Semen
and Mrs. Kuhn, of Goshen, Indiana, Mee
Derbyshire, Hamilton ; Seth, of Southwold 1
Mrs, S. J. Woods, St. Helens; Mr. and Mrs.
Wilson Wood, Guelph. Dr, Harvey Reid, of
Toronto and Mrs: Slivers, Windsor. Pall-
bearers: Wilber Johnston. Wm. Dovsot.
R, S. Reid. Wm. Clark, Wilfred Chutes• and
Nelson Reid. The floral tributes were very
beautiful. Interment in Bayfield cemetery.
EGMONDVILLE
The April meeting of Egmondville:
was held in vestry of church on Tuesday,
April 11. Roll call responded to by seven
members and one visitor. Our Engel. Thank
Offering was discussed and Mrs. Keyes was
requested, to correspond with a snep,tkor.
Decided for the time being to hold our reg-
ular meeting. Decided for the time being to
holdour regular meeting the fleet Tuesday
of each month. Mrs. Gardiner conducted the
worship service from Missionary Monthly.
The Scripture rending was from different
passages of Luke's gospel and the theme
"They found the church there" was renin by
several members, disclosing that no matter
where one travels they will fled Chris
Meade wr .Christian 'missioneies doing there
wonderful week and telling the Bled tidings
of 0 Risen Christ, Mrs, McMillan gave the
treasurer's report and offering was received.
Mrs. McMillen told the story from study
book, The Grace of Living Together." Mrs.
Riaiardaon and Mrs. Nott woo appointed
delegates to attend Presbxtorial at Clinton
April 27th. Meeting closed with prayer.
BRUCEFIELD
Mr" and Mrs. Horny Z,tele spent the Eas-
ter week withtheir cbmgdtters in Detroit.
Mrs. Alex. Scouter, who spent the winter
with her daughter, Mrs Alex. York in Tol-
edo, returned to her home on the Mill Road.
Mr, John McIntosh of Toronto visited with
relatives on Friday. Mrs. McIntosh, Jean,
Margaret and David, and Marlene and Peter
Haugh who had spent the Easter week -with
relatives here returned to their homes in
Toronto with Mr. McIntosh.
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Mustard of Goderieh
spent Sunday with the former's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J, B. Mustard.
SAC. Jack Mustard of Montreal is spend-
ing a two weeks furlough with his people
here.
Mrs. R. Stewart resumed' her work as
teacher in S.S. No. 3, Toekersmlth, on
Tuesday.
C. W. L. HOLDS
ANNUAL MEETING
The Catholic Women's League of St.
James' Parish, Seaforth, held their -annual
meeting Friday, April 1411,, The meeting
was preceded by a most enjoyable potluck
supper, to which each member was to bring
a guest, The supper was followed by the
reading of two very interesting and in-
structive papers. 'Why a Retreat," by Mrs,
Dunt, "Sacrameatals," by Mrs, J. Cleary,
Musical entertainment was provided by Mrs.
C. McDonald, The meeting. was then called
to order by the president, Mrs: C. P. Sills
who called on members of the executive for
their 1043-44 reports.
Miss Margaret Kelly and Mss Alice Daly,
nominating committee, called on the 1944-45
executive which was appointed as .follows;
Spiritual Director, Rev. T. P. Hussey ; Pres-
ident,. Mrs. C. P. Sills;. Past Pres., Miss
'Alice Daly; Vice Pres., Mrs. Wm. Hart;
and Vice Pres., Mrs. John Devereaux; 3rd
Vice Pres., Mrs. Jas. Nolan; Treas., Mrs.
3. J. Cleary; Cor. Sec„ Mrs. Jos. Eckert;
Rec. See„ Mrs. I. O'Leary. Conveners were
us follows: Magazine, Mrs, Wm. Devereux:
Press, Mrs, Devereaux; Child Welfare, Mrs.
P. Sills.; Red Cross, Miss A, Daly; Lay Re-
gents, firs. J. Daly; Sisters of Service, :Mrs.
\Vm, Duncan; Citizenship, Mrs. Leo Pos-
tuno; Program, Miss M. Kelly; Immigra-
tion and Travellers Aid, Mrs. C. Eckert Jr.
The meeting then closed with prayers for
the boys in service,
JOHN STIRLING PICTURE -
MUCH APPRECIATED
The moving picture "John Stirling" wap
shown to at very appreciative audience. In
Northside United Church on Monday evening.
'ponenred by the 'Tuxis Boys. Following n
shout seevheo, the ehairmam, Rev. H. V.
Workman huroduced the producer of the
Meters% Rev. Anson Moorhottse, of Athena.
"John Stirling" dramatized the experiences
of a student preacher in a poverty-otrieken
area la Southern Saskatchewan. The picture
was in colour and teas accompanied by music
and descriptive dialogue that brought to the
audience in a life -like manner the many
Mirk:Miies that these student ministers have
to overcome, "John Stirling" entered into
the life of n hostile settlement, making him-
self and his ministry such a part of that
rommunity that his parting was •m (occasion
of genuine sorrow by all. Although the
locale of the picture sons Saskatchewan, the
actual scenes were taken around the village
of Arkona and IDpe•wash Beach, with the
assistance of 00 mambcrs of. Rev. Moor -
house's eonetregatioo. The organ music in-
troducing the program was rendered by Mr,
Ernest Clarke.
HARLOCK
The people In this community wverevery
moth pleased last week when the news
spread ,that Mr. and Mrs, Robert Beattie
and family had received word that their
sort and brother, Leslie Benita. who is in
the Air Force oversews and had for over two
moults been missing. had arrived in Eng-
land.
We are pleased to know that little 'Ronnie
Knox, son of Mr. rod Mrs. Ward Knox,
who fell through a trap hole while hunting
little puppies one day the beginning of last
week, is getting along nicely. We hope he
w811 soot be eblo to get back to school.
Mr. James MoEwing ntttoeed the Ken-
nedy and Falrservlee wedding on Saturday
and had the honor of being best man. About
35 were present at the wedding. We extend
good wishes for a long and happy married
life to the young couple.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack McEwing rand children.
Mrs. A. W. McEwhtg and Jim and Tommy
Lloyd who had been spending the Easter
week, motored to Walkerton on Sunday to
take the latter home mid spend the tiny with
his entente, Mr. and. Mrs. Normal Lloyd.
Mrs. E. ICnechtel and Maxine returned to
London on Sunday after spending the Easter
holidays at the home of Mr, Reece Perris
and other friends.
Miss Cole returned to Toronto after holi-
daying with her father, Mr. Thomas Cole et
the home of M:r. and Mrs. Leo Watt.
Mr. and Mrs, James Seotl- and children of
Toronto returned home Monday of hist week
after spending the week end a1 the home of
her laments. Mr. end Mrs. Simon McVittie
and other friends, -
Donald Johnston returned to Hamilton on
Saturday after spending -the Easter Widnes
at the hone of Mr, and Mrs. Nelson Lear
and other friends.
Miss Helen Leak who has been attending
Normal School in I•Lunllton is teaching this
week in her home school,
Miss Doris Lear of Hamilton recently was
home for 0 short visit,
Mrs. Wm. 10001 and brother, Mr. Reece
Ferris spent Tuesday of this week boiling
syrup in Mr. Joseph Bewley's bush.
The teachers in our locality, Mrs, Wateon
Reid, Mrs, Arthur Colson, Mise Edythe -Bea-
com. Miss Helen McGregor and Nass Marg-
aret Beattie are 'back to their respective
sohnols after spending the Baster holidnys at
their homes.
Mr. and tMrs. Thomas Knox spent Slmdny
afternoon at the home of their sot, Mr, and
Mrs. Audrey Knox.
Mr, Reece Ferris ;mrd sister, Mrs. B.
Knechtel and Maxine, attended the 9th line
of Morris party in Blyth .lest Wednesday
night.
Mr. Norman Shepherd and Phyllis and
Mr, stood Mrs. Isnao R0paon attended the
Red Cross party at the home of Mr. ant l Mrs
Eddy Farquhar nen' Clinton Wednesday -ev-
ening of lest week.
BAYFI ELD
Miss Helen Cameron of Denver, C01., le
visiting her sister, Miss L. Cameron,
Mr. S..Iawin of Mnneelona. Mich., is vis -
ting his brother. Mr, A. E. Erwin. It is
forty-threeyears since Mr. Erwin left Bay-
field.
The funeral of the hate Grace Galbraith.
R,N.. of Dangles, Arizona, took place in the
family plot in Bnyfleld cemetery on Monday,
Mies Galbraith was born in Stanley town -
shin, a sister of D. Galbraith of the village.
The annual maseuerodedance sponanred
by the Agrienitural Society was held in the
town hall on Wednesday evening, Methods
going to Bayfield Red Cross which amounted
t0 well over $100.
Navigation is olein out of Bayfield Har-
bor two weeks earlier than usual this year
and the fishermen are bringing ilii gond
retches of perch, nee boat bringing in two
tons one Clay. -
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Centelon er Stratford
are guests of Mr. A. McGregor this week,
Congratulati0ne to Mr. A, McGregor who
eolebraled his 92nd birthday on Sunday.
April 10th.
Mr. Geo: Elliott hes disposed of Ms block
or Mein street to Mr. Stevenson of Clinton
who expects to -start in business in the fall.
Mr. and Mrs, W. L. Ferguson arrived
home nn Monday having spent the lastthree
months in Sudbury with their sells, Jaok
and Charlie.
Mr, L. Makins has moved; their beauty
parlor and barber shop to the building they
recently purchased from -Mrs. W. N. Woods
on MUM street where they now have one of
the most modern well equipped shops in the
county.
Mrs. F, A. Edwards returned home on
Monday from Kitchener where she spent the
last three months
CONSTANCE
Wrist Watches
of Merit
We have been very for-
tunate in securing a large
number of the "Pierce Para -
shock" Wrist Watch, This is
a watch which combines
excellent appearance, com-
pact size, fine time keeping
quality and long service in a
very reasonable price.
15 Jewels, Waterproof,
Shockproof, Non magnetic,
with assorted styles and
dials at
24.75
plus Luxury Tax
We recommend this watch
after careful tests.
Fred S. Saveuge
Opposite Post Office
Seaforth
Phone 194 Res. 10
HENSALL
Mrs. Kate Cantclon was visited by her
son, Mr. Ferris Cantalon last. week.
Mrs. Gen: Walker returned home after a
pleasant visit with her son, Donald, end
daughter and son-in-law. Mr, and Mrs. Geo.
Gould, Toronto.
Mr. Chas, Wahl' woe removed to Scutt
Memorial Hospital last week suffering with
e severe heart condition,
Mrs. Wm. Debug underwent an operation
in the London Hospital last week for the
removal of cataracts on her eyes.
Mrs. Rebt, Simpson spent a few days Zest
week visiting in London.
The Kippen East Women's Institute held
a most successful dance and floor show in
the town hall, Hensall, on Friday evening.
Following is a list of the program: Vocal
moles by Audrey Walsh, accompanied - by
Edna Walsh on the piano; vocal diets be -
Mrs. Victor Lee and Mrs. Leonard Strong
of Seaforth at:cemPented by Mrs. Strong on
the gullet.; songs by Mr. and Mrs. Ivan
Forsyth in costume accompanied by Mrs.
.7. R. Murdoch on the piano. Jean and Roy
McKellar of. Cromarty; step dancers, accom-
panied by Fred Harburn or the violin; Mur-
doch'.s orchestra supplied the music for the
dance.
Mr. Edward Grant of the West, formerly
of Kippen, passed away in Clinton Hospital
on Sunday in his 89th year. The deceased
was a sort ofthe late Mr, and Mrs. Peter
Grant of Kippen. His wife, formerly Miss
Dlantha Marshall of Rogerville, predeceased
him several years ago. One daughter, Miss
Beatrice Grant In Toronto. survives, A tel-
ltale funeral service sons held from lion -
throe's funeral home in Hensel), at 2.30 p.m.
on Tuesday conducted by Rev. J,. Taylor.
Interment in Exeter cemetery.
The W.M.S. of Cermet' Presbyterian
Church held their Easter thnnkoacring
meeting in theschoolroom of the church on
Tllureday et 8 P.m. with Mrs. R. Y. Mae -
Laren presiding. Prayer by Mrs. Workmen
and firs, McCullough read the scripture. A
Pape• was given by Mrs. R, Y. MaoLaren.
Mrs. Sangster' led In prayer. Mrs. J. 1V.
Boatmen sang -a solo accompanied by Mrs.
Malcolm McDougall. The topic was taken by
Mee. Campbell
The April meeting or the Wohelo Class of
the United Church was held on Friday even-
ing with Miss Elva McQueen presiding and
the scripture was read by Edisolr Forrest
end devotional taken by Mrs. Peter Mc-
Naughton. The topic was taken by Miss
Elva McQueen..
Mrs. Alda Simmons was visited by her
son, Jack, of the RCNVR over the week
end.
The Iatlies of the utensil Institute wish
to announce that they and the War Service
Ce •,mittee will be shipping approximately
000 ,,ores t0 the Hensall boyo who are serv-
ing 00o•0uns, possibly the 2nd or and week
in inlay. Those wishing to .add to the receipts
on handmey leave their contributions with
Miss Gladys Luker before May 1811. Dona -
done of sugar for the provision of candy
will also be gratefully accepted. Anyeue
having empty pound boxes suitable for cantly
or cookies, or magazines, is asked to leave
them et the town hail any time. Seaforth
and Exeter papers, comics, magazines such
as Liberty, MaoLean's, Readers Digest, ate.,
ora suitable.
Lieet. Center: of the RCNVR and Mrs.
Carter of London visited this week with
Mrs, Carter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G.
Bell.
Miss Margaret Tudor, who has been
spending the past few weeks with her par-
ents, Mr. old Mrs, Stan Tudor;,hes accented
a position at the Victory Loan office in
Goderieh.
I LAC. Kenneth Manns of the RCAF and
Mrs. Manna of Toronto visited recently -with
the former's mother, Mrs. NImmne.
Miss Margaret Kecher of London spent
the week end with her parenta, Mr. and Mrs
Herb Karcher,
Mise Marlon MaoLaron of Goderieh spent
the week end with friends here.
Dr. Wm. T. Joynt of London visited over
the week end with his mother. Mrs. Alice
Joynt.
Mrs. Harold Hanson and family returned
to their home In Stratford after spending
the Easter holidays with Mrs. Schwalm and
Mr, and Mee. Rabt. McKenzie.
The Victory Loan committee and repres-
entatives met in: Hensel) on Thursday to
make arrangements for the 0th Victory
Loan to commence April 24th. The meeting
was under the direction of the chairman for
Huron, Rev, B. W. Beecroft, Wingham.
Miss Vietota Bolton returned to Toronto
after spending the holidays with her mother,
Mrs. Gordon Bolton.
Miss Skeloh Phaff of Niagara -on -the -Lake
spent the Easter holidays with her grand-
mother. Mr's, Alice Pheff and aunt, Miss
Beryl Phaff.
At a Masonic Lodge meeting held here
recently, -Mr. R. D. Bell, a past master of
Huron, -initiated his son, Glenn Earl Bell,
into the mysteries of Ancient Free Masonry.
Miss Esther Macillwain returned after
spending the Baster holidays at her home at
Goderieh.
Miss Mae McNaughton returned home ni-
ter spending the holidays with Misses -Mae
and Helen McNaughton in Toronto.
Mrs. Stewart. Mailmen and granddaughter
Donna Rigby spent the week end with Mr.
and Mrs. Don Rigby in :Blenheim, the latter-
being
atterbeing i11.
Tho GI•ls' Donee Club held a most 000005s-
1'ul dance in .the town hall on Wednesday
evening with music by Ted Pudney's orch-
estra of London. -
- Mr. Joseph H0g01, recently returned home
utter spending the winter months' in Florida.
Mos, Stewart Chambers of Toronto has
been. spending ,the last month with her moth- C - M ITH�
Mrs. Prank P htdlbls, who has been under TUCKERSM
H�
the doctors care, and is now (mmovng. 1 The regulm• meeting of the Tuekersmith
. Ladies' Club will be heldat the home- of
GRASS FIRES. atm. Ray Fear. next Wednesday, April 2011,,
The fire:alarm, sounded, twice 0n when the Wemnn's Assogiarinn at Bruce
Wednesday afternoon .owing to :grass cell all; 1 :bio gntso of the o Club. The
roti ,call ell be in the form of n quizz.
fires getting out of Contlr0l. ' Please note change of date.
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