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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1944-06-01, Page 1111 I a I I 11,111111111110,1 111111111111110111111111111 I I I I I I I I 111111 11111„11, I never saw a moor, I never sour the sea ; Yet knot I how the heather looks, And what: a wave .must be. 11111111II1111111,11,11,111,1111,11111,1,111„1111111111„11111,1111111I11Ii11 e 'HU R O N CO' U N T YiS L E ADI N G NEWSPAPER ,11,111,,1111,11111,111,III,1111,1,11,11111111,I,I111I11,1n1,1111111111111n11 1 never spokewith Cod, Nor visited in hertven; Yet certain am I ofthe spot As if the chart. were. given Emily. Dickinson 11,1001,,, ,,,,110,11110011111111011111111111111111111 011111111111,1111 - WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 67, No .22 SEAFORTH, ON''PARIO, THURSDAY', JUNE 1, 1944 Phone 34 $1 a year GO E N GEN Earl of Athlone and Princess Alice in Sea - forth on June 14 The officials of the Iduron Federation of. Agriculture in charge of the arrangements of the 1!ede•ation's second Annual Field Dny and Picnic, have been assured of a record attend- ance at the .Lion's Park, Senforth, on Wed- nesday, June 1415. All arrangements have been fully completed dor the big day, which will be one of' the most notable gatherings In Huron Comity this year, and the attendance will tun into many thousands of people fromthis and the ad- joining -counties. The most notable attraction for the dny will be the .presence 0C' His Excellency the End of Athlone, Governor General of Canada teal Her Royal Highness, Princess Alice. They will arrive m Senforth at 12.45 P,M. where a banquet Is being tendered them ae First Pres- byterian Chm•ch, Beatorth, at which time Mayor J. J. Ciuff will officially welcome their Excellencies. His Royal Highness Will reply to the welcome. on account of limited accommodation, it was found necessary to limit invitations, which it must be admitted was difficult to. do. .However, those who are receiving invitations are the following: The Executive of Huron County Federation of Agriculture and their wives, Presidents of Township Federation Units and theh• wives; Mayors of Towns within County and their wives; Presidents of the Lions' Clubs and their wives; Presidents of Red Cross. units of the County ; School Inspectors; Zone Commander of Canadian Legion; His Honour, the Judge; and. LIMN holding other re- sponsible positions in the County. Their Excellencies will arrive at Lions Park at 2. P.M. inid will inspect the Guard of Honour' for Military _.District No. 1 at 2.15 p.m. His Excellency will address the gather- ing' tit in-Chkl of 150 the mily He alrlnnn annedd Weekly Stan' will address the gathering on his obser- vations during his recent trip through the British Isles. At 3.10-3.30 -p.m. there will be a Live- stock Parade of Shorthorn Cattle of the Huron -Perth Shorthorn Club who are holding their Annual -Field Dny aund judging Compe- tition on the grounds. This competition com- mences at 10 a.m. From 3,30.4,00 p. m. Their Excellencies will receive the farmers and t'keir wives. In correspondence with the Federation Execu tive they .have Intimated that they wish to meet as maty of the farmers and their wives as possible. From 4.00-4.15 p. m. His Excellency and Hai -Royal Highness will attend the first Part of themilitary display from Military District No. 1 under the command of Belga- dior McDonald. Approximately 200 men from Camp Spperwash will ,demonstrate the modern w eapons being used. by Canada's Active Army. From 4.15-5.00 5. m. there will be a tour of the labour saving devices, exhibits and live- stock. Next week's pspan'will enlarge on the other e h Sh thorn Feld aynts of the ditte SPertsas;hefor oldertand Young," The picnic lunch at Lion's Park; The Dom. -Provincial Govt, displays; Home - canning; Veterinary display with live speei- emon- ?tratian; massed chorus 04d Cross display ; locounty d school children ;.etc. • btu e cots R j96 SDLIh;FU941-FOP SOW GOeFOaT_ E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10.20 ami Sunday School. 11 a.m.--Flower Sunday and Youth Ser- vice.. Music by Junior Choir. Guest speaker, Rev. Wilbur Howard, B.A., Boys' Work Secretary of the O.R.E.O. 7 p.m.—Service withdrawn. First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. S.S. 10 a.m. Morning service 11 a.m. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed et .this service Evening service, 7 pan. "Farewell -Mess- age " Preparatory service Friday at S p.m. St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev, Dr. Hurford. 11. a.m. "Redemption and the Trinity." No evening service as this is Rev. H, Jack's last Sunday. Archbishop Seager will be here for Confit: 'nation at S p.m, on June 11th, - Stutdey School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 9.30 a.m. "Redemption and the, 'Trinity." Egmondville United Church 10.30 am., Sunday School. 11,30 a.m.; and 7.00., Y. P. Anniversary Services, Rev. R. Gon(lon }Inglewood,. B. A., of Walton. AN ADVENTURE IN NEIGHBORLINESS HB.OR LINESS SAL WILL ATIO t SILVER WEDDING OF HULLETT COUPLE. On Wednesday evening, May 24, 0 silver wedding celebration was held In honour of Mr. and Mrs. Eph. Snell, Clinton, at the home. of their daughter Mrs. Alvin Battles, Bay- field. Ninety friends were present. The living and dining room -were boneti- fuily decorated in pink and white with sliver bells, and baskets of .roses, lily of the valley, tulips, and nei'eiseus. A three tiered wedding cake also 'decorated in silver and white amidsttulle, narcissus, confetti, and .lily of thevolley adorned the buffet, 'rho forme' part of the eventing was spent in progressive cecina, the winners being: high lady -Mr's. F. S. Weston,Bayfield. High gent -Mr. G. Howes, Clinton, - low lady -Mrs. Ales. Haddy, Clinton, Low gent -Mr. Ernest Glen, Carlow, The lucky chair prize was won by Mrs. W. L. Whyte, Seaforth. Immediately following. cards,. Mr. and Mrs, S nell were placed beneath the arch and were presented with magnificent gifts Including, electric floor lamp, table and bedroom tamps, walbnirror, electric iron and toaster, humor- ous gifts- of silverware. Tho groom of 26 yea's thanked hismanyfriends and led' them to the garage which was also decorated very appropriately for the occasion, The -3 rows of tables were covered with lace cloths with silverware carrying out the colour scheme. Dr. Shaw noted as toast Master, calling upon Eph. Snell, F. Fingland, W. L. Whyte, James Snell, Dick Jacobs, Bruce .Mathison, and A. BO NO. - - The Governor-General the Mari of Athlone and Princess Alice 'I'n complete the evening Welsh's orchestra supplied music for the dance with. Mal Crich acting as floor manager. The winners in the spot dance were Mr. and Mrs 1. Gibbins, the best ltzers being Mr. tutu Mrs. Helmer Snell, Seaforth, paper hats added to the en- joyment. The evening ended with the National Anthem. FIRE CAUSES DAMAGE TO BUSINESS BLOCK Fire from a coal oil stove in the apart- ment. of Elmer Shearing, over James Cleary's grocery in the ioleCloy block on Main street, caused 0 lot of excitement about 10 o'clock Friday morning. The .very prompt response of the fire brigade brought the five muter control before it could spread. The living ✓ oom of the apartment was badly burned and some furniture was destroyed. There was some water damage in Mr. Cleary's store tool W. G. Gill's poolroom. Arnungements have been matte for the re- pair of the building. Mr. Shearing Is a local truck driver. SHUT-IN'S DAY, JUNE 4 "Not all the real battles of the world," writesGeorge Matthey Adams, "are fought out in the open. Right this minute thous- ands of heroic battles are being fought in little homes, in hospitals, in isolated farm- lands, and 'in army camps and evude cabins.,,. These fighters are the .shut-ins of tiy.e world." And Sunday, June 4th, is their da(� Originating in Canada, .the idea of a dny set, apart for more 001101 remembrance of the sick and disabled is meeting with 'suc- cess from ell sides andit is now recognized as one of the "speckle' days of the year. It has the approval and support or Prime Minister Churchill and many other eminent people, and was supeo'ted last year by the churches, the Canadian Legion, the Canad- ian Broedensthng Corporation, and the BOY Scents Association, to name but a few national groups. In several important Can -1 adimn cities, including Monireal, Toronto, and Feet William, the City Council utas I authorised .the issuing of a proclamation asking citizens to observe the day. In She United States it is eeunlly well recognised, and has •reeivedthe endorsement of Mrs.. Franklin D. Roosevelt, ;the iAmerican. Legion,.. I(iwonis International' and many other ,organizations.. shut -his on' Jame 5. ale visit at o ch two p s June 4th. Take them to church if possible, or fol a motor ride; and, if you will, loive a small token ofyour thoughtfulness. You'll never regret it, If you are unable to visit, remember that a letter, a card'or gift will be received with gratitude. The secret of happiness, wrotesomeone years ago, is malting other people happy. Try this adventure in neighborliness and see if at isn't so. GOING TO LONDON Mr. Carmen Whitmore, principal o.4 the Crediton school forthepast :two years, has. accepted a position an the teaching state at London, commencing in September. He is a 0025 of. Mr. and MTS. S. H. Whitmore of- Tockersmith. MARGUERITE WESTCOTT WINS SCHOLARSHIP Miss Marguerite Wcstaott, daughter of Mr. and Mr's. J. A. Wcatcott, is winner of the Seaforth High School Alumni Scholar- ship for 1043-44, Principal G. A. Ballantyne announced this week. The scholarship has a cash value of 625.00 and is awarded an- nually to the best all-round pupil, in Grade XIII. The winner is selected as the result of three votes, one by the pupils of Grade XIII., one by the teachers and another by members of the Alumni executive. The hon- or of having their picture hung on the walls of the school goes with the award, MacLEAN-STEVENS A very pretty wedding tools place Satur- day morning, May 27 in 'United Church, I(itcheter, when Mary Elizabeth Stevens (Betty) daughter of Mr. Reuben Stevens and the late Mrs. Stevens, Waterloo, end. Norman MneLean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roderick MacLe u. Egmoulville, were united in mat: ring*, the Rev. Mr, Leymore ,dticinttng. The bride, given in marriage by her father, looked pretty in n street length frock of henvet blue Sheer with flowered half hat, end corsage of red roses and baby's breath. Mrs, Anthony Phillips, Seaforth, was matron of honer, wearing a street length frock in soft rose anti matching flower' hat. Her corsage wastidiaman roses. The groom tons attended by Mn, Anthony Phillips. A reception and dinner was held at "Trails End," the brides aunt, Miss Belle Jackson, receiving. Out of town guests werepresent from St. Hyacinth, Due., Woodstook, Tor- onto and Seaforth. Later the bride 'and groom left by motor to spendtheir honey- moon in Muskoka, the bride travelling in a two-piece dressmakers suit in leaf green and brown oece00Oniea. Mr. and Mrs. MacLean will make their home in Egmondville. ACTIVITY AT SALT WORKS The Seaforth Salt Industries Limited have their plant in •operationand they are produc- ing coarse salt. The company have engaged engineers to give a complete repot on . the Plant nt Seaforth. It may build a plant equipped with modern snit making machinery to give larger production. MRS. AGNES H. SLEETH • Mn-. Agnes H. Sleeth, 63, died at the home, 307. Easy. Saginaw street, Lansing, Mich.- She load lived in Lansing .for the past 30 Yenta andwas a member of the Seventh Dny Adventist church. Survivors are one daugh- ter, Mrs. Beatrice Rmdnnee; three sons, Wm. Norman, Walter Milford and Thomas Elmer Sleeth i for grandchildren, ell of Lansing; one brother, William Slade, and tsvo sisters. Mrs, May Reeves and Mesa Margaret Reeves of Seaforth. The interment was at Deepdalo cemetery, Lansing, Bider A. A, Douglas off- iciating at the funeral services.. FUNERAL 011' MISS. 13ETIIUNE Thoremains of the late Miss Jessie awl - line who died na British; Columbia, arrived in Seaforth on Friday morning rued a private I'unersl was held from her late residence, inn Sperling street Services were conducted by Rev. Hugh Jack or the First Presbyterian Church,. Interment was in Maitlandbank cemetery.. The pallbenre•s wore John Bell, Alex..Bethune, William Anent,Wesley Free, W. Norris, Reg.\Kerslake •ENGAGEMENT The engagement is :announced of Veronica Elizabeth, third daughter of 111r. and Mrs. W. Duffy to Raymond James Murray. son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Malone of Med0i'llep, Wed- ding to take place the middle of June. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. John -.T. Quiunan wish. to annonlnee the engagement of their only daughter, Mhrgaret Roseanne to John Rich- ard Cronin, son of .Mr. nod Mrs. Dan Cronin, St, Cnlnmban. The marriage to take place Juno 10.. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Isabel Margaret, youngest daughter. of Mrs.. James Flannigan, Seaforth, and the late James Flannigan; to. Mr. Verdun Rau, youngest son of Mrs, Joseph Rau, Drysdale, and the 'ince Joseph Rau, The marriage to take place .Bute 24th. • ENGAGEMENT .. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Macxay, Tucker - smith, announce the -engagement' of their.' daughter, _ Catherine Irene to Melvin Loran youngest-aon•of :Mr. Arthur Glanville and: the - late Mus.. _,Glanville of Osborne, The wedding to take place early in Jnne. P0. F. G. DEVEREAUX REPORTED MISSING PO. Franeis Geetm•d Devereaux, RCAF., is reported missing after operations over en- emy territory, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs, John L. Dever- eaux, Huron Road East, Twenty-two years of age, P0. Devereaux was born on March 20, 1022. He attended Seaforth Collegiate and enlisted in the RACE In Januarys 1942: He trained at Brantford, Toronto and St. Catharines andreceived hla wings at IIager- sville in 1943 as a sergeant pilot. Shortly af- ter arriving overseas he received his commis- sion. He has It brother, Frank, also In the. RCAF., 10000 serving overseas. KI PrPEN- The ch arch services on Smola, first will be conducted by the minister, Rev. A. M. Grant His subject will be 'Tia duties of'. elder and during the service the -two newly elected elders will be received into.. the session'. Mr. and Mrs, Tames Wright, Mr, Frank Wright - of I(ippen, Mrs. ,.Norris Sillery,. Tuckersmith,- and Mrs. Harvey Craig, nf. Walton, attended the funeral of the late Robert Baker, in Mitchell, on. Monday. W.I. WILL MEET NEXT TUESDAY The Seaforth Women's Institute will meet on Tuesday evening,. June 6th at 9.90 o'clock et the home of Mr. and Mes. Leonard Strong. The roll call will be answered by a woman's responsibility in helping - secure a lasting peace. The meeting is on citizenship. Mr. Clarence Trott of Egmondville well be the guest speaker. Men especially invited. Please note change in time. CROMARTY BOY DIES IN ITALY Veteran of campaigns in Africa, Sicily and Italy, Pte. Wilfred Scott died of wounds on May 2411,, according to word re- ceived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Scott of Cromarty. Hisdeath occurred in Italy. Pte. Scott was born in Cromarty in. 1900 end spent his life in the vilinge. He received his curly' education at Cromarty, then at- tended Mitchell high school and the Ontario Agricultural- College, Guelph, Soon after war was declared he enlisted for home defence. then went active with the Bent Regiment in 1042. After training at Camp Borden he wont oversea in February, 1 D Surviving 'besides his parents, is n brothel:,Pte. nk Scott, Camp B rden. HARLOCK. EAST SIDE & EGMONDVILLE SALVAGE COLLECTION Tuesday, June 6th. Salvage will be collected from the East Side of Seaforth and from :Egmondville on Tuesday afternoon, June 6th, starting at 3.30. The East Side includes all Seaforth east of Mahn street and south of the railway tracks, all the stores on both sides of the. street. also all -homes and stores in Egmongl- ville. The need for paper and rags as con- tinuing. tobe great, and this great national Problem can only be solved at this time be the co-operation of all salvage -minded people. You'll be surprised at the number of old 'books, magazines, papers, etc., that you can find lying around in the attic or garage; also the rag -bags that need just a fete more easily -found rags to fill them. . Presentation to Private William Taylor and F0. Leslie Beattie, Unturned Boys— On Thursday evening of last week n nice. gathering of friends and neighbors of tate two boys above mentioned) gathered at Rae- lack school to spend a sociable eventing and present the boys''rvith an address and a slight token of appreciation. The address was tread by Mr. Leo Watt and it watch and money was presented to Willie Taylor by Watson Reid and a pen and pencil set, mil- itary brushes rind case and money to Leslie Beattie was presented by James Neilmne. Leslie made 0 very nice 'reply and Willie said - ate could not say much more as Leslie had said, but he replied ie a few lords, also thanked them for their kindness. The com- panythen joined in For They Are Jolly Good Fellows," end three cheers. The even- ing was spent in dancing and all' were very planned to have the boys home again. Lunch of coffee, sogdwichos, cookies and torts were served. Adgltees to Private Willie Taylor and Gunner Leslie Beattie: "Dear Will and Les- lie—Your many friends in Burns Church and community have gathered here tonight to tell you how pleased we all are to welcome You home.. We want you to know how :deeply ▪ •e appreciate your service to King and Country, and how honored our community :anti church have been in this service of yours. We hope and pray that you will soon be restored to health and strength. We wish 10 mark your homecoming an not simply ex- pressing our sentiments, so we. ask you to accept these gifts as a slight token of our regard and as an expression of our best wishes far the future. Signori on behalf of the community." Mr. and SIrs. Frank Hosner, bride and groom, of Toronto, honeymooned for a few days lit the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Knox. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Knox end Mr, and Mrs. Inane Rapson had n short visit from Minoan. friends and Master Bert Knox of on S Lour. and M . Isaac evening. Mr, and Mas. Isaac Rapson attended the silver wedding anniversary gathering of Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Snell of near Clinton at the home of their daughter, Mr. nnd Rio. Alvin. Battles, near Porter's Hill an Wednes- day evening of last week. May 24th. Mr.. and Mrs. E. Ineclntel and Maxine of London aeon: Tuesday evening and pare of the 24th 01 the home of Mr. Reece Perris, Little Marjorie Knox holidayed over the. week -end at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. ICnox. Mr. Leslie Beattie vistaed one day last w eek nt the home of hsi 1nleni, Mr. Bert. Beacom and Mr: and Mrs. A. W. Beacom. Nnl'se Kathleen Beacom returned to het week in Clinton hospital after resting np fo' a week at the home of her parents, Mo. and Mrs, A. W. Beacom, raining in Mass dean Ranson, b nurse in t Stratford the o, holidayed for s couple d weeks at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ranson. Mrs. Petal Taylor, accompanied her son Willie to Toronto on .Friday of last week, spending the week end hl the city. Mr. and Mrs: Stewart Seattle of Whig - hon and Mies Margaret Beattie and friend'. attended the Presentation party at Harlots on Thursday evening of last week to brother Leone, and ie K xlTaylor. Mrs, Tweeie Knox th has 'eoon spending the , lastMr. two weeks at the home of her dough. Mir, and Mrs. Graydon Neil near Summer- hill. Mr., Jones astbvin motored to London g Thnr•sglny of last week accomPaniad by his parents. Mo. and Mrs, A. W. McliIwing and sister (I•Ielen) Mrs. Wm, Pepper • of nes'. Brncefiehl.. and Mrs, Isaac Ranson to visit Mn. and :Mrs. Hugh McEwing and daughter Beth, Mr. Hugh McEwing has been sick for over 10 months most 'of the time bedfast. We wish to extend sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Snndereoek near Blyth in the sudden deathof their :son-in-law. The funeral. took ,place the latter part of last week. • We are sorry to :hear that Miss Mary Watt of Blyth, a'former Ha'lockresident, is not well at present. We hope she will soon • be to her, usual heath again.•. Have you may articles around the house that have -outgrown their usefulness, but that can be re -sold as rummage? If so, have them ready for this salvage collection, Beds, chairs, children's cots and furniture, stoves, etc., are greatly in demand at pres- ent, These will be resold by the committee, and the money received will he given to War Charities. Don't forget the slogan "Win the War in. '44," Extra effort by EVERYONE at this time could make this possibility a certainty. Your salvage contributions may be YOUR share of that extra effort. Red Cross Notes MAY QUEEN CROWNED AT BRUCEFIELD SCHOOL' Empire Day. was observedby the pupils •of S.S. No. a Tuekeramith, when they enter- tained their parents and friends en the school lawn. The programme was under the direction of the teacher, Mrs. 11. B. Stewart. Mr. George McCartney, chairman of the school board, acted as chairman. Patriotic choruses were sung by the pupilsanda very attractive flag drill was presented. Eleanor McCartney. and Stuart Wilson delighted the audience with their vocal duet, 'The' Lilac Tree." An interesting address was given by Rev. G. N, Atkinson on the meaning of Em Aire Day and Victoria 'Day, Pupils of S,S, 4, Tuckersmitb,- and their teacher, Miss Helen Bond, were 'guests of the section and three pleasing numbers were a feature of the pro- gramme. 'Miss 'EleanorMcCartney was crowned "Queen of the May." Her - attend- ants were Patricia Lane, Lois Richardson, Lorne Thompson and dames Chapman. Bob- bie Bi'oailfoot and Carl Richardson carried the o'mvn which was decorated with spring flowers. Maty. Lane :spoke complimentary words to the "May Queen and then placed the crown upon her head. This was :the first time 911 the history of tate community that' - this .old English custom had been observed. The valedictorian, Madeline Wilson, who has. completed her public school course,spoke on - .behalf of the grade eight pupils. The Na- tional Anthem brought this part of the programme to a close and then all the pu- pils danced merrily around a beautifully de- corated may pole. Games and races were en- joyed and refreshments servedat the booth. Proceeds of theafternoonamounted to over forty dollars and a generous .donation was made to the Junior Red Cross Society. - Dpn't miss seeing the show "Lifebuoy Follies" in Cardnn's hall, Thursday June let and enjoy a good laugh and at the same time heli" the Red Cross. 'Quilting will be continued at the work rooms in the library starting this Friday, Tune and, We are hoping that all ladies who enjoy quilting will be nut. Sonim2h can boast of three Indies who have shown nnwan weariness in their Rod Cross knitting, Indeed it may be difficult to rind three ladles anywhere who have turned in marc work than Mrs. ,Tame0 Barron, 411 prs, socks, 45 pre, long seamen's stockings 2 prs. shoe seamen's socks, 107.prs. mitt-, 3 pr. gloves. 34 tnrtie neck tuck ins, 2 alter- nate caps, 31 ribbed helmets and 7 tonnes. Mrs, Jones Rivers, 11.1. pts. longseamen's stockings,. 27 pr's. sheet seamen's socks, 3113 prs: service sacks, 3 navy scarves, 5 prs. mitts, 7 prs, wristlet. Mrs, Lena Davis - 67 turtle necksweaters, 46 v -hack !tweeters,41 Drs. gloves, 10 caps, 40 prs. short ' sea- tnnna s soaks, 5 pro, service socks. Our new lanitt1ng quote han been accepted and wool is here for: 3q prs, ainfnree socks. 90 pro. grey seeks, 34 prs. khaki gloves. 40 ribbed helmets, 40 scarves, Monthly Reports—Knitting, 31 prs. socks, 7 turtle neck sweaters, 10 tabbed. helmets, 1 round neck sweater, 4 navy scarves. 1 WA. cardigan, 2 girls sweaters, 9 prs, girls mitts. 2 prs.: girls socks, 0 pr. boys soaps, Totnl 75 articles, Hospital so;opliee-127 bed socks. 2 dressing gowns, 0 bed jackets, 21 wash cloths, 0 hot water bottle covers, 2 pillow eases. British Clvillol—S5 boys combina- tions. 4 boys shirts, 3 rompers. ' 0 Infants gowns, S girls dresses, 12 ladies' gowns. Quilts -4 mitts returned, 7 donated, 0 tops donated. BAND CONCERTS BEGIN SUNDAY The summer band concerts will begin next Sunday, June 4th, at Victoria Peek. BOYS' WORK SECRETARY HERE ON JUNE 4TH CONSTANCE The Constance United Church are holding their fiftieth anniversary 011 Sunday, June 25th. Rev. Archer Wal- lace of Toronto will be guest speak- er. The committee are sending out invitations to the former ministers, members and adherents. Anyone who Ilan relatives or friends who would like theist to attend the anniversary please notify the committee. The names of the committee are Mrs. Ernest- Adams and Mrs. William Britton. Friends of this community were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Mrs, Prank Hall of Loodesboro. She took n' stroke on Monday noon and passed away that evening. Mr. and Mrs. Hall kept store here for a number of years, and Mrs. Hall w00 very active in all the activities of the church and community and tookan active hart in Red Cross work. The sympathy of a large circle of friends goes out to Mr. Hall and family. One son, Will Hall, paid the supreme sac- rifice in the last world war. Their youngest son, Bernard Hall, has been In England since .the beginning -of hos- tilities. One daughter, Mrs. Tan Smith, of Toronto, and one son, Mr, Charles Hall,. bank manager- in St, Marys. Many from this community attended the funeral 'held on Wednesday last, Mrs. W. Britton returned home on Sam, day often having spent twoweeks with 'her daughter and. son -In-law, Mr, and Mrs.' Archie Regrowth, Mr. and Mrs, Douglas Gill are leaving this community after havingspent two years, Mrs. Gill teaching school end Mr. 5-1111 as music supervisor of sureoundleg 'schools. The community thoughtthey could not let them leave without honoring them and show- ing is some tangible way our appreciation of their services, and on Mnndey evening nee. - rated them witha table for books and meg- 117,i11es, also an electric table lamp, The fol- lowing is the address;s. 'Dear Edith std Doug'—IC is hard to express to friends just why we like them and why we miss them when they are 1105 with, ns,. But we, unable to put our feelings into words, want this token of nue thoughts nail eppreelaticn to go' with yam to your nev home. Perhaps there will be n corner which will remind you of your .friends of Cnnaimne community. We hope they will be pleasant memnrte0. Otte thoughts of you will Indeed be pleasant ones, In the church Wo will 001 00001 forget your sweet song, Doug, and your accompaniment of them,. Edith, and in the school, ta0, both yam' personalities will have left their mark. on the children. You may be sore that all of -ns in this community will welcome you heelc. 'whenever you find time to omelet see us, or write to us, For the want to hear news, good news, of. yon. We wish all of the very best life has to offer and we knew that wherever yen are you will he happy together and make others happy because of your cheerful dispositions. And so, Edith and Doug, please seem: these small tokens of our esteem, for all our friendly thoughts gn with them in sincere friendship from Constance community The Adams family held a reunion et the home of 113r•. and Mrs. Gay C.unninghan on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Rev. Wilbur 11,, I-Ioward, boy's work secre- tary of the Ontario Religious Education Council and boy's work secretary of the Re- ligious 'Ed.. Coen. of Canada, will he in Seta forth on J'rune 4, 10114, Mr. Reward will - spenk In Northside United Church at, the morning service. Mr. ilownrd,' a -negro mini - dee, wasborn in -Toronto and is ra graduate. of Victoria College with a B. A. degree. ,I•Ie graduated from Emmanuel' College, a United Ohureh Theological College, and was ordained into the ministry or the United Church of Canada i1, 1941'. As provincial boy's work 'seeeettery, Mr, Iioward gives leadership to boys cn0Ps. bpy's conferences, the Ontario Older .Bey's Parliament, Taxis and Trail Ranger work. -Mr. Howardis coming to Sea£on'thatthe invitation of the :Northside - .United, Church Taxis :Squaw and the Sunday .,School... A. speeiai flower' service Is being prepared- rbq the, Sunday School and': special music will be given by the junior choir under Miss Turn- bull's'leadership. WINTHROP Don't forget clue concert. The Lifebuoy .Follies tonight in Caodno's hall. Mr. and Mrs. John Seattle and Kenneth, IYIr. and Mrs. Robert Beattie turd sun, P0, Leslie Beattie spent Sunday with Messrs. �Nilihom and Joseph Kinney. Miss Margaret Montgomery of Ilamilton and Me. Andrew Morrtgcnnety. of Brantford spent the week mina their home. Mr. Gorton Blanchard and the Misses Bova Blanchard and Isabel Currie spent the week end with friends in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Settles, Bobby -and. Gordon visited friends near Goderich on Sunday, Miss Jean Elnbkirkhas returned home fto• taking n. businesscourse in Montreal. Mrs. R. D. Harrison of Montreal is spend - ng a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Etwl Habkir.•lc of Mel(ill The W.A.: and W.M.S. willhold their meeting in the church on Wednesday oLte•- Donn, Juno 7111, when the ladles of the Dos 11'0 and Bethel, Societies will be entertain- ed. Mrs. Workman of Seaforth will he the W.A. speaker. The anneal bostarr of the VW.A. ,red Mts0,on Sand will be meld in the basement, KI PPEN- EAST The May meeting of Nippon East Women's Institute wilts held 'nt. thehone of 'Miss Mat, garet MacIKnv on Wednesday afternoon" May 17. The pt'esidon`f kirs. Glen McLear presided, Resisted by Mrs.. Wm. Doig. The meeting opened by all singing the 'Institute Ode and repenting. the Lord's Prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were (read by Mrs. Abort Alexander.. Mrs, 010,t McLean rend two "Mother's Dag, Poems," This beteg the Home Economies meeting, the Motto was "Fowl for home defence" which Wits very ally given by Mrs. Wm, Kyle. Mrs. 1V, I4. Met cul rend 0 Paper on "A trip through llowcrland" and Mrs. J. W. McLean read 0 poem. Mrs. Ivan Forsyth favored with a solo 111 take you home again Kathleen' action etnied by Mrs. Stan Jackson at the piano. The topic Flospit- ality, 1: Family Life: Miss Grace Tremeer. 2. How to be gond guest; Mrs. Whiston Worinnan, IL Points in entertaining children t Mrs. T. Finlayson. A dennonstrobion table set- ting :for a hmcheonor buffet, wins 510001. by Mrs. Jack Sinclair.. Arongements were made Mr the district annul- to be held in Hensnll United Church on Tuesday., ,lune 13. Tt was decided to hold a picnic and red cross quilt- ing at tie home of Mrs. J. McLellan Wed- nesday afternoon, June 21. The meeting closed by a vote of. thrutka to the hostess, and sing- ing God Slave the King. Lunch svgs served by the lunch committee... TUCKERSMITH The 'Cnebeesrelth Ladies' Clubwill meet next Wednesday, .Tone 755 rat the home of Mrs. Alden Oriel, The- meeting will be in charge of group three, and the roil -call will be sugar saving hints. • 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 tinge 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. Savauge Opposite Post Office Seaforth Phone 104- - Res. 10 C.W.L. HONORS "MRS. CONSUMER" In recognition of Mrs. Consumers' Week, the C.W.L. held a special meeting in the Parish hall on Friday evening, May - 26111, with Mrs. C. P. Sills presiding. The message to Canadian women from the Acting Prime Minister was read by the Con. Sec., Kra. Jos, Eckert. This was followed by a very interesting skit entitled "Libel or Label," acted by Miss Alice Daly and Mrs. J. P. Daly Jr. The base speech on the ad- vantages of price control, etc., was read by Mrs, F. Devereaux, and charts andposters were on display to show how prices have been controlled and the part our Canadian women have played in maintaining these prices. The regular monthly meeting was also conducted and instructive papers on "Feasts of Our Lady" and "The Rosary" were given by Miss Kelly and by Mrs, Wrn. Hart. During the business part of the meeting, a donation of 525 was made to the local branch of Red Cross and it was also decided to pack a box of useful articles for the Sisters of Service. BAYFIELD "A RENDEZVOUS WITH BAYFIELD" A rendezvous with Bay field is a bit of heaven gleaned from meadows deckedwith blossoms and hills alive with spring. A rendezvous with Bayfield is to to know its sunset gold and. to linger with the still- ness the ov`ntide unfolds. A rendezvous ons blah Hayfield In reel its balm and know that friendly folk k twill greet you everywhere you go. A t'ender,vous with Bayfield Is- to quickly realise thatyou are in a harbor of beauty. and surprise. A tundegeous with BUYfleld mens you •..know the hircus midtrees and the lovely. summer langungo of native bower and breeze. A reudozvous with Bayfield brinsa a actin and restful mind. fon' everywhere eking the paths, beauty vistas you will find. A rendezvous with Bayfield leaves a • Yearning, longing, for the quick return to. Hayfield, Its sunsets and Its. shore. A rendezvous with Hayfield spells out fiords on greening -sod, where childrenscam- per gaily and the old folks walk with God. It's all s0 unpretending, inviting, and sin- cere. no wonder birds andreel folk return year after year. A rendezvous with Hayfield: why should 1: .Iy to tell, no one with words could measure Its tender, magic spell, TVs all too vaered, warming, this patch of green trees, for the very music of it all is told on every breeze. —Margaret Rhynas. 1)r: and Mrs, .lberha't and family of Lon - den were in the village this week .end, Mrs. Gairdner returned home this week alter spending the winter away. She eras n0- oompanied by her father who will be her guest for some time, Miss 114, Sterling, R -N., Mrs. Graham and Mrs. I'Teard of Bayfield were in Clinton on Tuesday assisting at the blood clinic. LAC If, Wooten of Centralia, RCAF, spent the week end with Mrs. Weston and family. Mr. and Mrs. G. D. McLean of London were guests of Mr's. Oliver 1V, Rhynas this week end, One of Hayfield's pioneers in the person of Mrs. Robert Rovatt, was interred in the family -plot, Bayfield, on Suntln,v afternoon. Mrs. Rowatt had leen an delicate health for a Ione time and her passing was not unex- pacled She 'neves to mourn her demise, a son Lames Rew'stt, a brother, Mr. If Dao- rnw and ,t sister, Mrs, J Dewar. The Row- ntt s were business people in Bay fi Igl for se`veal yea's having conducted n hardware boniness now nceupied by Mr. C. Scotchmere. MI Row'ntt, Iwo daughters and a son pre- deceased Mrs. Rowalt sec tl years ago. Mrs, Kenneth Turnbull Mss Marv. Ward - law. - and Mrs. Thomas Hallanryne of Strat- ford, were guests of Mrs: 0. W. Rhynas this week, Citirens of the village were 'greatly chock- eel int Friday afternoon 10 learn of the sud- den passing sing of Mrs. Miry Colley King.. a highir esteemed smmner resident, wife of the late Doctor King of Ann Arbor. Mrs. 'King was about as usual until the fatal seizure and was discovered by Mr. Thomas Castle, who had arranged with. Mrs. I(inag the even- ing before that he world put upher dog to acquaint her friends 41,01 oho was again in residence far the summer, Dr. Colley, n bro- thel whose surnmee Mono is in Maine. and Mt, James Angell of Detroit and who is a nephew, were notified. The remains were taken to Clinton preparatory to being con- veyed to Detroit for interment in the family MM. Dr. Addison of Clinton acquainted the .family of the sudden devise of Mrs.. King and with Dr. Shaw made arrangements re- garding the remains for the tinnily until tare members wodd arrive to take charge. Mrs. Lin Trout of -Detroit is occupying her dammer home this week and will setnrn with her set David 4o spend the months of .Tune and July in the village. Miss Jessie Metcalfe and guest are enjoy- ing a long week end with Mrs. Wm. Met- calfe. Mr. and: Mrs. T, Ort•. Jr, and daughter are holidaying .at the Orr pottage, this week. Dr, and Mrs, Alexander of London spent the week end nt their summer Home and will return shortly tospend'. the: smnmer here. liayfleld is looking foltwo:a to a.. busy sure- mer umrest' seasonand there is: n decided demand for. cottages rind summer accommodation. 'he'e- aho,ts, Mrs, C..N. Brovn' of Clinton, Iowa, is. agaain occuupying bar ',cottage on the lake front. Miss Marion Psi rbaanm o$ Detroit arrived ,at her cottage (West Wind) and will spend the stammer here.