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NEW YEAR'S, 1945
Almighty, comes the dawning year,
We bow before Thy Throne,
Beset by sur ro n s, hate and fear
And oft, bereft -. •mane..
Kind Christ, be near.
Two thousand twelvemonths lived and
Since to us Thy Son came
And His Bright Star arose and shone
Acrossthe sky aflame —
Thou, Christ, wart here.
Tl�e Seaforth Ni
H U RON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER
Just lord. black war -clouds roll away,....
Their hellish horrors cease;:
And grant our leaders grate to pray
To Thee their faith increase;
And, Christ release
The bonds of sin and self and shame
Here on Thy sad "footstool" ;
And, then,. may all men name Thy Name
And live Thy Golden Ttule.
Soon, Christ, give, peace.
S. Rupert J3roadfoot, ICC., Ottawa.
WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 67, No. 52
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1944
Phone 84 $1 a year
MR. AND- MRS. RATHWELL ELECTIONS IN SEAFORTH
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS AND McKILLOP
On Dec. 19th Mr. and Mrs. John
Rathwell, of Varna, celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary at the
well. A family dinner was served at
noon, the table centred with a beau-
tifully decorated bride's cake, flank-
ed 'by tall golden tapers, During the
afternoon a number of friends and
relatives called to extend congratu-
.lations. The guests were received
by Mrs. Fred Rothwell, assisted by
Mrs. A. Horner and tea was served
by Mrs. R. D. Elgie and Miss Marion
Horner. Many beautiful cards and
messages were received, including a
telegram from Fit, •Sgt. and Mrs,
D. N. Pentney of Trenton, and Miss
Ruth Rathwell, of London, grand-
daughters of the bride and groom,
who were unable to be present. Mrs.
M. Reid, of Varna,,who attended the
wedding fifty years ago, was a guest.
Mr, and Mrs. Rathwell, the former
Sarah Reid, daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Reid of - Stanley
townships were married on Dec. 19,
1894, by the late Rev. MT. Macdon-
ald of Varna, and took up farming
in Goderich township, where they
resided until 1912 when they moved
to the 2nd concession of Stanley
township where their son, Fred, now
lives. In 1923 they retired to Varna
where they have since made their
home. They have three children,
Mrs. Albert Horner, Varna, Fred,
near Brucefield, and , Harold, of
Windsor, who was unable to attend,
the celebration. While neither Mr.
or Mrs. Rathwell are in the best of
health, both were able to enjoy the
occasion.
•
Happy
Year
New
May good health, good
times, good - friends and
,
Gro
od luck go through the
year with you. P
• E. L. B OX
PHONE 43.
Anglican
• St, Thomas', Seaforth —
10 a.m. Sunday School.
11 a.m. Morning prayer for the Sun-
day after Christmas. 'Without Clirist,
What."
2 p.m. Girls' Bible Class.
New 'Year's Eve: The 7 p.m. service
Will be omitted. Instead, there will be
a "Midnight" Service, commencing
at 11.30 pan. All welcome. An opppo•-;
tunny wil be given during the sing -1
lug of a hymn shortly after midnight,
for any to withdraw who do not wish
to rennain for the full service.
St. Mary's, Dublin:
2.30 Sunday School. -
3. Church service: "Without Christ
What?"
Rector, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A.
First Presbyterian Church
Minister, Rev. Richard H. Williams,
B.A. '
10 a.m. The Sunday School will
meet.
11 ani. and 7 p.m. Public Worship,
The Minister •will preach.
Northside United Church
Rev., H. V. Workman,• Minister.
10 a.nt. Sunday School. •
• 11 a.m. "Our Stake In The Future."
.7 p.m. "The God Of The Genera-
tions?,
Welcome to these services. •
Egmondvllle United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, 13,A.,B.D.
10.30 a,m„ Sunday School.
11.3.0. a.m., "A New Year's Wish.
7 p.m., "Pathmakers."
HOLSTEIN BREEDERS MEET
The Annual Meeting of the Huron
Holstein Breeder's Club was held in
the Ontario Street United Church,.
Clinton, on Tuesday,. Dcember 12th,
with approximately 100 present.
Mr. W. L. Whyte, Vice -President
of the Club acted as Chairman • in
the absence of the President, Mr.
Leonard Leeming of Walton.
The guest speaker was the Rev:
Mr. Burton, who gave an appropriate`
address on Post War Reconstruc-
tion from the Economic and Moral
point of view.
A moment's silence was observed
for the boys who have paid the su-
preme sacrifice and whoare serv-
ing in the forces today.
The head table was introduced by
Mr, Willis' Van Egmond. Bruce and
Murray Roy, who represented the
Holstein Calf Club at the competi-
tion held in Guelph were guests at
the dinner.
The Secretary, Mr. Hume Clutton
reviewed the activities of the Club
for the year.
The Armstrong Booking Studios
with five members -present provided.
a very appropriate, program.
A vote of thanks was tendered to
the speaker and to the ladies of the
Ontario Street United Church who
provided the dinner by Mr. Sparks.
Seaforth
The electors of Seaforth will be
called upon next Monday to select
six councilors from seven nominees..
Those running. are Norman Hubert,.
Merton A. Reid,Richmond G. Parke,
Frank B. Sills, James E. 'Keating,
Isaac 'Hudson, and H. E. Smith.
' Mayor John J. Cluff was re-
turnedby acclamation.
Hibbert
,-There will be no election in Hib-
bert township, the retiring reeve.
and councilors being returned by
acclamation as qualifications were
completed Saturday night. William
J. Kay was returned as reeve with-
out opposition. Of the six named for
council, two withdrew. Elmer Klein-
feldt and Thomas L. Scott. return-
ing Councilors Joseph Atkinson,
John W. Hackney, Frank Allen and
Lloyd Colquhoun to office for 1945..
Hay Township
Another nomination meeting will
be required in Hay township before
the council can be determined for
1945. Only two men qualified for
council, 'Ervin Willert and Samuel
Hendrick. The election for reeve
will be held next Monday as Roland
Geiger and William Haugh qualified
when Reeve George Armstrong de-
cided to retire.
Grey Township
There wilt -be an election for the
reeveship and council in Grey twp.
next Monday. Alex. Alexander and
John McNab qualified for the reeve -
ship and Bert Johnston, Thomas
Ward, George McDonald and Cliff-
ord Rowland will seek election for
the three council seats.
Usborne Township
Reeve Hugh Berry of Woodham
and members of the Usborne town-
ship council—Gilbert Duncan, Wm.
Ellerington, Slarke Fisher and Oscar
Tuckey—were returned for another
term by acclamation.
Tuckersmith Township
Arthur Nicholson was returned by
acclamation as reeve of Tucker -
smith township at the nomination
meeting at Kippen Friday after-
noon. The four councilors. Harold
Jackson, Charles Mackay, Angus Ro-
bertson and A. W. Crich were also
elected by acclamation, as wexe the
three school trustees, Alex. Lillieo,
James Carnochan and Hugh M.
Chesney.
Harold Jackson was nominated
for reeve, but withdrew. For coup-
cll Robert D. Elgie and Andrew
Houston were named, but withdrew.
MclCillop Township
All nominees qualified in Friday's
nominations for McKillop township
and there will be an election on New
Year's day. A reeve and four coun-
cilors are to be elected. Those nom-
inated were: Reeve, N. Russell Dor- -
ranee, Peter E. Maloney; for coun-
cil, Daniel Beuermann, Geo. Camp-
bell, Albert Harrison, Frank Kirkby,
Harvey McIlwain, Earl Mills and
Matthew Murray.
Stanley Township
John Pepper was elected by ac-
clamation as reeve of Stanley town-
ship and Elmer Webster, Clarence
Parke, Alvin McBride and Fred
Watson were returned as members
of the council. Reeve -elect Pepper
has been in the council for a number
of years and Fred Watson, who re-
tired from the reeveship to take a
seat on the council, served as warden
of Huron county during 1944.
PROPERTY CHANGES
Recent real estate changes effect-
ed through the office of E. C. Cham
berlain, concern the property of
Mr. Elgin H.' Close, situated on
Main street North, to Mr. Lewis
Boshart of J. Boshart & Sons, Sea -
forth, possession being given early
next spring. And the property of
Miss Mildred Duggan, formerly of �
Seaforth, and now of Detroit, sit-
uated on William street East, to Mr.
Elgin H. Close, who receives immed-
iate possession.
mmed-iate'possession.
ES BARTON
MISS AGN
SHORT COURSE HERE -
JANUARY 18 AND 19
This year a series of two day
Short, Courses are being held
throughout the County commencing
the first week of January. The sub-
jects to be discussed are Soils and
Management, which will include
Erosion, Crop rotations, reforesta-
tion and many other points relative
to the maintaining of our soils.
Instructions will also be given on
maintenance and up -keep of tractors
and other implements around '- the
farm. There will be many helpful
hints on Farm Machinery. Qualified
Veterinarians will take up cattle
and swine diseases which are fairly
prevalent throughout the county
and discussing control measures for
the same. There will also be discus-
! sion on Permanent Pastures, method
of seeding and Pasture Improve-
ment, Advertisements will appear in
the County papers so be ready for
the one which is most convenient
for you. There will be one course in
each township.
Instructors are: Harry Strang,
B.S.A., Exeter; •Gordon McGavin,
Walton; Dr. Murray McLennon,
V.S.. Wingham; Dr, Geo. Elliott,
V.S., Clinton; 3.B. Matheson, B.S.A.,
Agricultural Representative, Clinton.
Short Courses will be held in:
Morris, Township hall, Jan. 5th and
6th; Grey, Ethel, 8th and 9th; Hut-
Ilett, Londesboro, 16th and 17th;
I McKillop, Winthrop, Jan. 17th and
18th; Tuckersmith, Seaforth, Jan.
18th and 19th; Usborne, Elimville,
Jan. 22nd ,and 23rd; Hay, Zurich,
Jan. 24th and 25th; Stanley, Varna,
Jan. 25th and 26th.
BRUCEFIELD
Mrs. G. F. N. Atkinson —
A deep sense of loss has been felt
throughout this district following the
death in Hamilton on Saturday morn-
ing of Edna Lorena Gants, beloved
wire of Rev. G. 11' N. Atkinson of the
Brucefield United Church, and heart -
:felt sympathy is expressed for the
bereaved family in their hour of
sorrow. Mrs. Atkinson had been ill
for the past six weeks. She was born
n 1Vlarsh llIllinois
i a County3n in 1336
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Gants, Wenona, 111. In 1908
she was married • to Mr. Atkinson and
had lived in the manse at Brucefield
for over three years, malting many
friends tin•oughout the community
and taking an active part in directing
the women's work in the church.
Surviving are her husband, a son
F/0 Murray G. Atkinson, RCAF.
overseas, and A. daughter Mrs. L. C.
Ganderson, Detroit; also two sisters,
Miss Florence E. Gants, R,N•, Texar-
kana, Texas, and Miss Edith Gants,
Wenona, Illinois. The funeral held in
Brucefield United Church on Tuesday
at 1 p.m. was very largely attended.
Rev. G. G. Bunton, chairman of Huron
Presbytery, presided at the service,
Rev. A. 11i, Grant read the Scripture
and prayer, and Rev. H. V. Workman
preached the sermon. The pallbearers
were members of the congregation,
Thomas Baird, Hugh Berry, Thomas
Chapman, Freda Burdge, Walter Mof-
tat, Robert Watson, Interment was in
Wardsville Cemetery.
The Christmas music planned for
Dec. 24th, and postponed in respect
to the memory of Mrs. Atkinson, will
be presented next Sunday, Dec, 31,
morning service at 11 a.m. and can-
tata at 8 p.m.
KIPPEN
Miss Mildred Deitz of London
spent Christmas at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Deitz.
Miss Isabelle Alexander of Toron-
to is spending the Christmas holidays
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.
F. Alexander.
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons and
family spent Christmas with Mr. and
Mrs. J. Linden of Denfield. -
Mr. and
enfield:Mr..and Mrs. Herbert Jones spent
Christmas with their daughter, Mr.
and Mrs, Bernard Keyes of Varna. '
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Ferguson of
Elginfield visited on Monday with
the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Warren Schilbe.
Mrs. A. Gackstetter of St. Thom.
Soon after returning from it her
at
Miss Agnes Barton died he as is spending a couple of weeks
with her aunt and uncle Mr. and
home suddenly on Sunday morning.
G t a Mrs, W. Horny.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love and fam-
ily spent Christmas with Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Fairbairn, Bengali.
The many .friends of Mr. Hugh
McMurtrie who was operated on
lecen y n o o p a w e
sorry to learn he as now suffering an
attack of pleurisy, I
Mr. and. Mrs. Cecil Dilling of
London visited on Sunday with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, W. F.
Alexander.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Mellis spent
Christmas with the former's sister,
Mr. and Mrs. Hutcheson in St.
Thomas.
Miss Barton was born in al ,
:daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Barton. While she was a
young girl her parents moved to
Seaforth, where she remained all her
life. She- was a devoted member of
First Presbyterian Church and a life
member of the Women's. Missionary
Society. Surviving are two sisters,
Mrs, F1 C. Anderson and Mrs. Harry
Jeffery, -both of Seaforth. The fun-
eral service was held at her hone on
James street on Wednesday after-
noon, with interment in Maitland -
bank' cemetery..
The service was conducted by her
pastor, Rev, Richard H. ,'Williams.
The pallbearers were Merton Reid,
Harry Stewart, James Stewart., Ralph
McFadden, George Ferguson, Donald
Scott, The flower bearers were Bill
Munn, . Donald Munn, R. Stewart,
Harry Scott, Don Stewart, D. Sills.
PROPERTY CHANGE
The lot on the corner of Market
and Main streets, formerly known as
the Broderick Block, owned by. Dr.
F. J. Bechely, to lMIelvin 17. Clarice,
through the office of Watson & Reid.
Possession given Dec,' 15,
TUCKERSMITH
Members of fatm radio forum
held their meeting on Tuesday night
at the home of : Mr. and Mrs. James
Black. ;Under the leadership of Mr.
David McLean the questions for the
evening were discussed. A social
hour followed during which lunch
was served. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mr; and Mrs,
Wilson Broadfaot.
WINTHROP
On Friday, December 15th, the
pupils of Winthrop School, S,S.#10,
presented an entertainment in the
,Winthrop I-Iall. The programme
opened with a Nativity Scene given
in song and verse. The chairman,
Mr. William How gave a few words
of welcome to the audience, Rosd
Montgomery had a welcome to all.
The pupils wearing red, white and
blue fiats made up an interesting
rhythm band. The Rhythm Band
presented "0 Dear, What can the
Matter' Be" and "Jingle Bells". Do-
reen How had a recitation entitled
"A Big Girl" After this a drama
'without words called "A Terrible
Catastrophe" was given. Keith Blan-
chard, the, Chinese waiter, fed his
three patrons cat pie, Finally Dr. I.
Killum," who was Ross Montgomery,
had to operate. The three patrons
.were Leslie. MoSpadden,• Raymond'
and Wilber Chambers. I Wish I
were a Little Boy" was the title of
Ruth Montgomery's verses. A Christ-
mas playlet was enacted by Shirley
Montgomery as a Canadian girl, Bar-
bara Trewartha as an Eskimo girl,
Irene Montgomery as a Chinese girl
and Joyce How as an Indian girl.
The girls were in National dress and
the playlet >ended with singing "Joy
to the World". The Junior pupils
took part in a '25 minute play °San-
ta's Helpers". Scene 1 was Santa's
Workshop; Scene 2 was Santa's
kitchen and Mrs. Santa starting him
out on his journey. Scene3 was San-
ta's arrival home. "Calling Santa
Claus" and Santa Claus is Coming
to Town" were sung during this
play. Mac Montgomery's recitation
was "When I'm a Man", Then Bruce
Gillies had a recitation "Santa's
'Whiskers" The Rhythm Band. pre-
sented "Away In a Manger". "Spy-
ing on Santa Claus" was a recitation
given by Ronnie Trewartha. Then
Bruce Gillies told about his "Itchy
Underwear". The grade 7 quartet
had a Dutch Action song. Then the
Juniors in their pyjamas gave an old
English folk dance. The Juniors pre-
sented a tableau "Twas Christmas
Eve". A darkie play "Yassuh Boss"
was enjoyed. The following took
part: Ross Montgomery was Detec-
tive Midnight, Keith Blanchard was
Detective Charcoal, Wilber Cham-
bers was Mr. Harboiled and Ray-.
mond Chambers was Mr. Hard
Sockem Joyce How and Shirley
Montgomery had a little dance. Mr.
Samuel Pethick entertained -the au-
dience for a few minutes. All the
pupils took part in thte ']Tumorous
sketch of a busy hour in a railway
station. This 30 minute play was
called "The Five Fifteen". "May
God Bless" and God Save The
King" were sung. After this Santa
Claus came in to distribute' the
many gifts from the prettily lighted
tree. Lunch consisting of coffee and
sandwiches was served. Then a few
hours were spent in Glancing. Mrs,
Leslie Dolmage is the teacher of
Winthrop School and Mrs. Bill Mont-
gomery played the Christmas music.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hawley in .Sea -
forth with Mr. and Mrs., C. Hawley.
Mrs, Zack McSpadden in Lancia::
last week with Mr, and Mrs, Bert
McSpadden.
Mi', Andrew Montgomery of Brant-
ford home over the holiday.
ivlr. John Gillis spent" Christmas
with his family here. His boat the
Captain C. D. Secord is laid up• at
Collhtgwood,
Miss Ruth McClure at the Monne of
iter grandparents Mt'. and Mrs. John
McClure,
Mr. and Mrs. s. Archie herr and Alr,
and Airs. Wilson Campbell. Betty and
baby, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kerr, Olen-
dot and Billie, spent Christmas with
Mr. and Mrs, James McClure and
i:ami.
«Volyd has been received that Tpr.
Russell Adapts had been wounded in
Italy.
Miss. Lillian McClure at the home
of her parents Mr, and Mr's, R. Me-
Cluie.
Mr•. and Ars. Ken Harrison, Bever-
ly anti .Gary, of Brantford, Pte. Elmer
and Mrs, Scott of London at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Scott:
Master Donald Eaton of Seaforth
is spending the holidays .with Don •
Howe,
The regular monthly meeting of
the W.M.S. and W.A. of Caven r
Church, Winthrop, will be held on
Wednesday, Jan. Ord at 2 p.m. in
the 'basernenit of the' church. A
good attendance is requested.
DUBLIN"""n",„„ FF iiiit ,nt,ia,n,,,i,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, „.
A large assemblage of friends and
neighbors attended the funeral of
Alt's, Jane Burns at St. Patrick's
Church, Dublin. Three nephews of-
ficiated at the Solemn High Requiem
Mass,, Rev, Joseph A. Feeney, Lon-
don, was the celebrant; Rev. Harry
P. Feeney, C.R., St. Jerome's Col-
lege, Kitchener, Deacon, and Rev.
Elwyn A. Morris, Simcoe, Sub -dea-
con, Miss Mary Beale presided at
the organ. Numerous spiritual and
floral offerings . were in evidence.
The pallbearers were five grand-
sons and one nephew, Joseph J.
Burns, Harry Burns, Joseph A.
Burns, Daniel Burns Jr., Joseph
Rourke and Dennis Feeney. Inter-
ment took place in St. Patrick's
Cemetery, Dublin, .Among those ,at-
tending the funeral from a distance
were: Rev. Joseph A. Feeney, Lon-
don; Rev. Harry F. Feeney, C.R.,
Kitchener, Rev, Elwyn A. Morris,
Simcoe; 1VIrs, Roy Murphy, Pontiac,
Mich., Mrs. M. J. O'Rourke, Joseph
O'Rourke, Mrs. Janes Donnelly and
Mrs. Honorius Le Blande, Detroit,
Mich„ Mr. and Mrs. Leo Perry, of
Windsor, Miss Jean Burns, Galt, and
Joseph A. Burns, Toronto.
Miss Kathryn O'Rourke, popular
teacher of Beechwood Separate
School, presented the annual Christ-
mas concert on Thursday afternoon,
A very interesting program of reci-
tations, playlets and Christmas car-
ols was presented. An interesting
feature was several violin selections
by Billy Walsh, accompanied by his
sister, Rita, who is only six years of
age. John Louis Malone made an ef-
ficient chairman. Following the pro-
gramme lucky tickets on a bed-
spread and bath towels were drawn,
the winners being Mrs. John Walsh
and Mrs. Frank Horan, Toronto. .An
artistically decorated Christmas tree
was featured, from which Santa
Claus distributed gifts to all the
pupils.
A capacity crowd attended the an-
nual Christmas concert presented by
St. Patrick's Separate School and
Dublin Continuation School on Fri•
day night. The hall was artistically
decorated with gay Christmas colors.
J. A. Darling was in charge of the
special lighting of the hall and the
Christmas tree. Thepro rapres-
ented
•e -
ented by the SeparateSchoolByers, U.S.A., Jack Cleary, James
included the playlets, "Trimming the Curtin, Louis Looby, Clayton Looby,
Christmas
"Santa st s
Tree,"S ata Claus in John Morrison, Charles Benn, Joseph
Mother Goose and," and "Santa Morrison, Kenneth Dill, Hubert Fee -
Brownies," and a play, "In the Court ney, Joseph McCarthy, Jack Walsh,
of the Ring," the characters being Stephen Holland, John J. Holland,
impersonated by Alphonsine Meagh- Earl Drown, Thomas Melady, Dan
er, Fergus Feeney, Norman Kram- Williams, U.S.A., Wilfred Murray,
ers, Vincent Morrison, Billie Evans, Patrick Kennedy, Theodore Kenn -
Billy Feeney, Ronnie Butters, John edy, Hubert O'Reilly, Lawson. Hol -
Fitzpatrick, Lorne Cronin, Joseph roan.
Costello, Joseph Cronin, Leonard The winner of the lucky drawing
Feeney, Louis Lane, Paddy Woods, for a doll was won by Mrs. A. Reid,
Louis Kr'aemers, Alice Ryan and Seaforth.
Jeanette Jordan, and a recitation by Misses. Margaret Holland and An
Allan Butters, nie Looby of Toronto are visiting at
The program of the Continuation their homes here.
School students featured a comedy Midnight Mass was celebrated at
in one act, "Not Quite ,Such a Fool," St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, on
the characters being Marion Kale, Christmas eve, which was attended
Jack Lane, Beatrice Lane, Martin by a large congregation. Rev. Dr.
Feeney, Marie Evans; also a play, Ffoulkes was the celebrant at Sol -
"The Babe at the Inn," by Bessie emn High Mass, assisted by Rev. Fa
Cronin, Jack Horan, Catharine Mc- ther Conway, C.S.S.R., London
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
to you
Fred S. Savauge
Ivor, Leona Holland, Geraldine Ry- Deacon, and Rev. Father John F.
an, Patricia Ryan, Tom Feeney, Jack McConnell, ALM., Maryknoll, N.Y..
r was under
Malone, Jack Morris. A tableau, as Sub -deacon. The choi
"The Stable at Bethlehem," featur- the direction of Mother Francis
ing the Three Wise Men, Gordon Clare.t
Costello, Jert'y Stapleton and John Fl. Sgt. Frank Osborne and Mrs.
Meagher, with the primary class as Osborne, St. Thomas, and Miss Ma_
angels, was very effective. Carols rion Meagher, London, with Mr, and
were sung during the play and inter- Mrs. John Meagher,
mission by the High School girls. Miss Genevieve McCarthy, MIr.
Do, Ffoulkes presented the gradu- and Mrs. Thomas McCarthy Toron-
ation diplomas to the following stu- to, and Dan McCarthy, Windsor, Mr.
dents; Secondary school honor grad- and Mrs. D. Monaghan and sons, of
ration diplomas: Helen Flanagan, Mitchell, with Mr. and Mrs. M. Mc -
Margaret - Krauskopf, Mary Ellen Carthy.
Murray, Angela O'Reilly; secondary Rev. John F. McConnell,. M.Mof
school graduation diplomas, Marie Maryknoll,' N.Y., and Mrs. Harry I.
Evans, Betty Murphy, Ton Feeney; Dingeman, Detroit, Mich., with their
intermediate certificates: Bessie Cro- parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. McConnell.
nin, Bernice Flanagan, Auleen Miss Agnes McGrath and Frank
Moore, Helen Murray, Joe Murray, McGrath, Waterloo, with their mo -
Lorne Rock; music awards and per- then, Mrs. Mary McGrath.
tificates; silver medal to Miss Gerald- Mr. and Mrs. Earl Healy, Blyth,
ine Ryan for higheststandingat the Miss Dorothy Donnelly, Goderich,
Western ConservatoryofMusic for
and Jack Donnelly, Aylmer•, with
Oracle II s ng ng; Ane and Mrs, Joseph Donnelly,
Oracle 6, senior piano, lst class hon Cpl, Dalton Burns, London, and
ors; Grade I, theory; Mary Cather- Mrs Burns and son Sarnia Gerald
ne Rowland, Grade 4, piano, first Burns, London, with Mr. and Mrs.
class honors; Lorraine Rowland, Frank Burns
Grade 4, piano, lst class- honors;
Louis Lane,Oracle 4, piano, honors;
Rose Mclvor, Grade 2„ singing, lst
class honors; grade 4, piano, honor•
s;
Catherine McIver, Grade 2, piano;
VARNA
Alice Ryan, Grade 1, piano, lst class
honors; Vincent Morrison, Grade 1,
The school concert held in the piano, honors.
hall Tuesday night last was a credit Two vocal selections by Miss Ger-
to both teachers and pupils and
thoroughly •enjoyed .by all present.
Mrs. Clarke of Sarnia . was re-
newing acquaintances in the village
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Laythem and family
accompanied by Miss Beatty of Lon-
don spent Sunday with the 'latter's
mother, Mrs, Beatty and daughter
Edith.
Miss Florence Smith of Seaforth
spent the weekend with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. '
The annual meeting of St, Johns
W.A. was held at the home of Mrs.
M. G. Beatty and Miss Mossop,
Thursday, after the business' part of
the meeting and their obligations
met there was still a little money
left in the treasury. The old officers
retained their offices.
Mr, and Mrs. Henry Aldwinkle
have returned after a very pleasant
visit with their son F/L. R. M. Ald-
winkle of Ottawa.
Aldine Ryan and Miss Anne Wilson,
were much appreciated. The un-
veiling of the Continuation School
honor roll" was an intteresting. fea-
ture. Following is the list; P.O. Har-
ry McIver, Clarence 0 Reilly, Harry
Cummings, 'Benny Holland and Wil-
liam Drake, who have made the sup-
reme sacrifice; Rev. Elwyn Morris,
Lieut, Joseph O'Connor, P.O. Pat-
rick O'Rourke, P.O.:Gordon K•lein-
feidt, Capt. Frank Stapleton, Law-
rence Dillon, P.O. John Jordan,
Leonard Nagle, Charles Krauskopf,
U.S.A.; Frank Doyle, Sgt. John E.
Molyneaux, Fergus McKay, Leo
Carlin, Patrick Maloney, Dan Wil-
liams, U,S.A., Flt. Lieut. Chas. Ma-
lone, 'Frank Evans, James Jordan,
Frank Krauskopf, Jack Donnelly,
Lieut. Joseph Carpenter:, 2nd Lieut.
Loren Looby, Paul Givlin, Joseph
Meagher, John Nagle, James O'-
Reilly, Herbert Brown, Edward
Rowland, ,Michael McGrath, Warren
Rev. Harry F. Feeney, C.R., of St,
Jerome's College, Kitchener,. Misses
Vera, Genevieve and Rose Feeney,
Toronto, Gunner Leonard Steinbach,
Petawawa and Mrs. Steinbach, Lon-
don, with Mrs. Kathleen Feeney.
Misses Mary, Eileen and Jean Jor-
dan, London, with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Jordan.
Misses Angela and Bernice Don-
nelly, London, Ma's, Camilla Rowe
and daughter, Stratford, with Mr.
and Mrs, Frank Donnelly.
Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Reynolds o£
Detroit, Mich., with Mr. and 'Mrs.
Joseph Carpenter.
. Mt. and Mrs. Thomas Feeney and
daughter Betty. London, with Mr.
and Mrs. Patrick Feeney.
Miss Loreen Looby, Reg.N.. God-
erich, Louis Looby. Toronto. Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence Trott and daughter,
Anne Loraine, Seaforth, with Mrs.
A. M. Looby. .
M isses Mary .and Mar aret:Fitz-
natricic; Detroit,.. with their parents,'
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Fitzpatrick:
Miss Mary Murphy,; Welland, Miss
Margaret Murphy, London, and Miss
Betty 'Murray, Guelph, with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Mur-.
piny.
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