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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1944-12-28, Page 1it 4: 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. •