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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1945-01-25, Page 1HURON C O U N T Y'S LEDING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 68, No. -4 SEAI+OR:TH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1945 Phone 84 $1 a year THE CRY OF THE ,DREAMER I am tired of planning- and •'toiling. In the .crowded hives of men: Heart weary .oL building and spoiling, And spoiling and building again • And I long for the dean old river, Where I dreamed my youth eway; . For a dreamer lives forever And toiler in a day. I am sick of the showy seeming Of a life that is half a lie; of the faces lined with scheming. In the throng that hurries by. -From the sleepless thoughts endeavour I would go where the children Play; For a dreamer lives forever And a toiler dies in a day. .. 1 can feel no pride, but pity For the burdens the rich endure; There is nothing sweet in the city But the patient lives of the poor, Ohl the little handstoo skillful, And the child mind cholced with weeds! The daughter's heart grown wilful, And the father's heart that bleeds! No, not From the streets' rude bustle, From trophiesof mart and stage, S would fly to the wood's low rustle And the meadow's kindly page. ' Let me dream as of old by the river, And - be loved. for . the dream alway For a dreamer lives forever, And a toiler dies in a day. J B -O'Reilly. PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD At the first meeting of the Sea- ford). Ptblic School. Board, 'Mr. Bev. Christie was elected chairman, and Mr. M. McKellar secretary -treasurer: The following committees were ap- pointed: Property, John Hotham, Geo. Johnston, M. McKellar; Supply, Clare Reith, Bev. Christie, Ross Sa- vauge, i • I THE GIRL GUIDES' The Guides were the guests of the Brownies last Wednesday after- noon after school. The meeting was. well attended. While the Brownies were in their • formation and the Guides in their horseshoe, Mary Lou Sills graduated from the Brownies to the Guides, After this ceremony the Guides and Brownies played "Hi Little Lassie" and "Farmer in the Dell." The Brownies sang a song telling what Brownies and Guides are. After the departure • of the Brownies the Guides held a short business period to take the place of their regular Thursday meeting. - Fuel BURN ONE SHOVELFUL OF COAL WITH FOUR SHOVELFULS OF COKE AND BE SAFE E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H, U. Workman, Minister. 11' a.m. "The 'Songs ' of the Self - dedicated." 2.20 p.m. Sunday School. • 1 7 p.m. "Scripture In Hymns." Thursday 7.45 p.m, Prayer Service. Welcome to these services. Egmondville 'United Church ' Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B,A.,B.D,. 10.30''a.m., Sunday School. 11.30 a.m. "The Reward of the Faithful." 7 p.m. "Spiritual Growth." First Presbyterian Church Minister, Rev, Richard 13. Williams, B.A. - 10 a.m. The Sunday School will meet. 11 a.m., Public Worship: "Why Men Say 'No' to Christ.' 7 p.m., Public Worship: "The Dead Church." Thursday evening at 8 „ PServiceMid week' and Pre Par_ s corn- Y bind, All members are urged to be present. Anglican Jan. 28th, Septuagesima Sunday. St. Thomas', Seaforth: 10 a,m., Sunday School, 11 a,m., Morning prayer. "Where' are you from, and where ' are you going?" 2 p.m., Girls' Bible Class, 7 p.m„ Evening prayer. "The Cho- sen Vessel." St. Mary's, Dublin. 2.30 Sunday School. 3.—Church Service, "Where are you from, and where are t you. going?" Rector, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A. PTE.LEO CARLIN HONORED AT BEECHWOOD A large gathering representing the Beechwood community, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Carlin to honor their son, Pte. Leo Carlin, lately returned from overseas. The evening was spent in dancing, music being furnished by Wilfred' Mc- Quaid, Gerald Holland, Miss Teresa: Walsh, Joan Rolland and Mrs. V. Lane. Lunch was served at midnight and Pte. Carlin was presented' with a beautiful wrist watch, carton of cigarettes and .purse of money. A complimentary address was read'by: Mr. J. L. Malone and Mr, Vincent Lane made the presentation. Pte. Carlin expressed his thanks for the gifts and their good wishes. Pte. Carlin enlisted in Sept. 1942 and went overseas the following June. He landed in Fronde with :the „inva-' Sion 'troops and suffered`serious thigh fractures at the "battle of Calais. At present'he is in hospital at! St. 'Thomas after a six -day -leave at his home here. - SEAFORTH RED CROSS HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Sea - forth Branch of theRedCross held in the library building an Jarhuaiy 19, revealed thro' the various reports the splendid work that has been ac- complished .during the :'past year. The -Seaforth 'Blianch of the Red Cross comprises: The Town of Seaforth, Constance, Duff's, St. Columban, Walton, Winthrop, Women's Insti- tute. . Below is a brief summary of the work as given by the convener of each committee. Mrs. J. MacTavish's purchasing committee: 3714 yd. of material for sewing, 518% lb. wool for knitting. Mrs, A. W. Moore's committee Hospital supplies. 2771 articles; 13r. Civilian clothing, 1463 articles. Mrs. 3: McMillan's and Mrs. C. Barber's knitting committee, 1335 articles; Mrs. Ada Reid's quilt committee, 263 quilts and 190 tops donated. Total value $595.00. Mrs, J. Thompson's committee: Surgical dressings Shipped, 0350. Mrs. F. Brugger's and Miss T, Elgie's jam committee, Total lb. shipped, 6624. Dr. Burrow's Blood Donors Clinic committee, 9 clinics held with a total of 1306 blood donors. Miss Mary Hays' packing committee: 18 shipments with a total of. 88 cases. Mrs. IC. McLean, P.O.W. liaison offi- cer, 2 prisoners in. Germany: Sergt. G. S. Habkirk, son of Mrs. Bertha Habkitic, Seaforth; S. F. Bryans, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bryans, of RR. 2, Blyth. Mr. J. 0, MacKenzie, campaign committee. Mr. MacKen- zie had a most successful year, the amount of money raised exceeding that raised in previous years. There is still much to be done. People in - bombed areas are much in need of clothing, including knitted goods, and many letters of requests come to ,the Red Cross. If there are others who can find time to knit or sew your assistance will be much appreciated and material for work will be supplied. At the meeting it was decided to honour Mrs. E. H. Close and Mrs, A. W. Moore for the responsibility they have shouldered since the re- organizing of the Seaforth Branchof the Red Cross in September, 1939, by having their names sent to the Ontario Division for "The • Badge of Service." Mrs, Close is beginning her sixth year as president of the organization. Both ladies have not - only given freely of their time but have carried the responsibility • of much as well, Slate of officers for 1945: Hon,, Pres., Mrs, H. J. Gibson; Pres., Mrs, E. H, Close; first vice pies., Mrs. H. R. Scott; second vice pres., Mrs. F. Kling; corr. sec, Mrs K. M. Camp- bell; press sec.. Mrs, C. E, Smith; treasurer, Mrs. J. B, Russell; sewing con:, Mrs. A. W. Moore; knitting con., Mrs. E. 0, Boswell; quilt con., Mrs. Ada Reid; purchasing tom, Mrs. J. MaeTavish; packing con:, Miss Mary Hays; surgical dressings, Mrs. D. H. Wilson; campaign con., Mr. John MacKenzie;, war emerg'en- cies, Miss M. Wilson; P.O.W. liaison officer, Mrs. K. M. McLean. Church ' conveners, Egmondville, Mrs. R. McGeoch; St. James: R.C., Mrs, J. F. Daly; Presbyterian, Mrs. Wm. Mc- Kay; Anglican, Mrs. Geo. McGavin; Northside; Mrs, F. 3. Bechely, And: itors, Mi', E. C. Boswell and Mr. R. Henderson, Blood Clinic, Dr. Bur- I rows, Miss Caroline Holmes. The treasurer's report' will appear later, • MRS.. DAN GRUMMETT 95 ON SATURDAY Mrs. Dan Grummett of Harpurhey will observe her 95th birthday on Saturday Jana 27. Mrs. Grummett, who resides with her sister, - Miss Brown, on the highway west of town, is enjoying fair health and is able to be up every day. • ELIMVILLE Mr: Carman Herdman went to Ing - emelt where he has secured employ- ment. The Red Crossmeeting was held at Mr, Will Johns on Tuesday evening of last week with nineteen present. Mr. and Mrs, las, Harrison of Exe- ter visited at 131'. Allen Johns last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Maygison and Mrs. Ed Johns of Exeter were callers in this vicinity on. Sunday. I' NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY The Smiths may thrive in Stroller( but theyt'don't do so well in Seaforth This conclusion is reached after a study of the newtelephone directory for Stratford and vicinity, which is. now being mailed to local sub- scribers. Easily first in the Stratford section are the- Smiths, with 42 listings. In Seaforth, the Smiths are topped by. the Scotts and are closely followed by, the Dolmagea. According to 13. H. P. Johnston, Bell Telephone manager in this area, there aro nearly 3;000 listings new and changed since the last issue, in- cluding a number in the Seatmthlist. hr view of the large number of changes, Mr. Johnston expressed the !tope that subscribers would consult the new directory caretully before placing calls, and make corrections to desk lists and memo pad's; "Avoiding unnecessary, calls to wrong numbers will help us to serve you better, despite wartime diffieul-, ties," the Bell manager said:. NORTHSIDE CHURCH ANNUAL 'MEETING- . Increases in the number of families, members of the congregation and Sunday. School, together with sub- stantial increases in the current funds of the congregation and in the missionary and maintenance fund were features of the reports present- ed at the annual- meeting of North- side United Church, held on Thursday evening, Jan. 18th. Ross Savauge, church treasurer, and John ,Firtlay- son, inissianary and maintenance treasurer, commended the congrega- tion for -their interestandgenerosity. In spite of extra requirements for repairs to the exterlor of the church, there was a balance on Band to begin the new year in the local Work and the missionary objective .was,reached, In the department of religious education, Ernest Clarice reported for the. Sunday School, Ira II, Weedmark for the Tuxis Boys' group and 'Elean- or Weaver for the Y, P. 'Union. A11 reports showed' gains in attendance and in offering for local and for missionary purposes. In the sphere of women's work, the Women's Missionary Auxiliary, the Mae Lane Auxiliary, the Mission Band and Baby Band work were well sustained, with the Mae Lane Aux. and Mission.Band showing increases in interest and in amounts raised. The Woman's Association gave an interesting account of the work: undertaken and recommended to the congregation an enlarged organiza- tion 011 a scope to include the woman- hood of the church In a wider sphere of activity. Action is to be taken along the line of the recemmendatlon. , Other reports presented word: A careful outline of the Maitland Bank Cemetery Fend by F. S. Savauge; an account of the contributions made and the disbursement of the funds in remembering the men and women in the armed services in Canada or over- seas was given by Mrs, Workman Senior Choir by Sam Scott, Junior Choir by Lois Whitney. The Session's report of statistics stated that 26 members were added to the connntnion roll, 18 by certiti• tate and 8 by profession of Waith; in. fant baptisms $; burials 11. Members of Session automatically retiring were E. 0. Chamberlain, F, S. Savauge, William Morrison and P. B. Moffatt, Four new stewards .elect• ed were, B. P. Christie, George Pryce, Frank 'Storey and Robert Melradzean.. P. B. Moffatt was reappointed clerk of the congregation. Before adjournment W. H. Golding, 1MI.P., on behalf of all present, ex- pressed appreciation of the sincere efforts of the minister Rev, H. V. Workman, the leaders oi't, the choirs, the organist, the S. S. Superintendent, innd all the leaders in the .many .de- partments of the chetah work.. WINTHROP The annual ineeting of the Rech Cross unit was held in the schootroont' of the church on Tuesday., afternoon, Jan. 16th, with fifteen ladies present. Two quilts were done. The secretary gave a summary of the meetings held. Treasurer's report to the Seaforth Branch: Membership donations $21; Donation from S.S. No. ,12, McKillop, 1$1 .01, Donations fax comfort bags, 195.80; Jam fund, 840; To Red Cross, 1$323,25; Total $400.00. To Seaforth Legion $25; To Navy League $25; To milk to 'Britain fend $25; Grand Total $475,06. Mrs. E. Toll, Sec.-Treas. Sewing report: Bedjackets 22; lad- ies' coats, size 46, 9; pyjamas 76; spray towels 5; triangular bandages 10; abclominal bandages 57; hot water bottle covers 19; babies' night- gowns 11; little boys' shirts 10; little boys' coats 6; personal property bags 50; combinations 134; handker- chiefs 40; wash cloths 28; diapers 5; kimonos 14; pillow cases 22; panty. dresses 28; pinafores 10; bedsocks 82; rompers 7; surgical boots 68; girls' blouses, size 10 & 14, 40; ladies' bloomers 14; ladies' nightgowns 35; sleepers 21; combinations waist and button on pants 8, Mi s. Chambers convener. Knitting Report: 41 pr. socks; 48 toe caps, 2 S.S.. socks; 11 T.N. sweat- ers, 4 R.N. sweater's; 12 pr. gloves; 16 scarfs, 19 helmets, 1 pr. ladies' stocking's, 16 pr. mitts, 7 pr. boys' stockings, 3 pr. boys' mitts, Ethel Me - Clue, .convener. 30 quilts, MTs. Bet- ties, convener. Our community. box tom., with Mrs. P. Little as convener, reported boxes, cigarettes and choco lates"sent to our thirteen boys and one girl oversews and eight boys in Canada. ,Officers for 1945 are: Prem... dent, Mrs, T. Betties; vice president, Mrs. Jas. -Hogg; secretary -treasurer, Mrs. E. Toll;- sewing convener, Mrs. Chambers; sewing for circle. '1, Mrs. Bottles; circle 2, Mrs. Russell Bolton; circle 3, Mrs. G. Smith; circle 4, Mrs. Robt. McClure and Mrs, Hogg. Quilts, circle 1, Mrs. C. Dolmage and Mrs.' 3. Campbell;' circle 2, Mi•s, T. Payee and Mis, I. Trcwartlra.; circle 3, Mrs. R. MacFarlane and Mrs. - John Boyd Si'.; 'circle 4,, Mrs. W. Church and Mrs. A. Henderson. Knitting, Ethel McClure and Mrs. Horne; finance committee, Mrs. Betties, Mrs. ,'Toll, Mrs. R. Deckle, Mr•S, F., Johnston. Community Box Cons' Mrs. P. Little, Mrs. E. Habkirk, Mrs. Ell Muller. Auditors, Mfrs., R.. Mcilui•e and MIS. H. Alexander. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MEETING 'The annual meeting of First Pres- byterian Church was held Monday evening in the schoolroom of the church with a good attendance, Rev. Richard H. Williams opened the de- votional period with prayer. Mr. R. Smith presided and Mrs. J. B. Rus- sell acted as secretary. The various organizations :gave excellent reports of the year's work. The total re- ceipts raised by thecongregation for all purposes amounted to nearly 99,000, one of the church's best years from a financial point of view. Mr, M. McKellar, who has been the efficient treasurer of the church for twenty years, resigned his posi- tion and Mrs. John MacTavish was named as his successor. The mem- bers of the board of managers were re-elected. A committee was named to plan for raising funds to install a new organ. - Lunch was served by the ladies and a social hour was spent. MR. JOHN BENNETT OBSERVES 88TH BIRTHDAY. Mr. John Bennett is celebrating' his 88th birthday on Thursday at the ]lone of his son, Mr. Foster Bennett' His daughter, Mrs, Mabel Habkirk and her daughter, Mrs. (Dr,) How- son. of Winghatn, and Mr, and Mrs. Win. Bennett and daughter, Mrs. Stewart Humphries of Walton, will spend the clay with Mr. Bennett. MAE LANE AUXILIARY The annual birthday party of -the Mae Lane Auxiliary was held on Tuesday evening, Jan. 23rd, at the home of Miss Winnie Savauge. NIrs. Christie, first vice president, opened the, meeting by reading a poem "For the New Year" and the opening hymn, "Jesus the Very Thought of Thee" was sung. Mrs. P. B, Moffatt and Mrs. Win, Bradshaw offered prayers followed by the national anthem. Mrs. Bechely, president, then welcomed the members and visitors after which the secretary.' Mrs. Geo. Johnston, read the min- Utes of the December meet]ng. Fol- lowing the business period the in- duction of officers took place by Rev. H. V. Workman. Mrs, Helmer Snell, convener of Circle I, then took the chair, After singing the hymn, ''Jesus Calls Us, Miss Laura Mole led hi prayer. The Scripture was read by Mrs. Currie, An inter- esting letter from Miss C. Maxwell of the Gypsumville hospitalwas read by Mrs. Bradshaw. Two Scotch solos "A Man's a Man for a That" and "Corrin' Thru the Rye;' were beau- tifully rendered by Miss Mabel Turnbull, accompanied on the piano by !Hiss Winnie Savauge • and was much enjoyed. The topic was ably taken by Mrs. Ross Savauge in which eventful stories were related con- cerning missionary work in the South Pacific Islands. The hymn, "Saviour Again to Thy'' Dear Name" was sung and Rev. Mr. Workman closed the meeting by prayer. A social hour followed and a delicious lunch was served by the two losing circles of last year, An added attrac- tion was a prettily decorated birth- day cake on the top of which were fourteen candles marking the num- ber of years since the Auxiliary was organized. MRS. ARCHIE D. SCOTT The ,death occurred at Shipka on Tuesday, Jan, 23rd,' of Mrs. Archie D. Scott, a lifelong and highly es- teemed resident of this community. 1 Mrs. Scott had been in failing health for the past three years, and about a year ago went to live with her daughter, Mrs. George Love. She suffered a stroke a week previous to her desith, Mrs. Scott's maiden name was Anne Elizabeth Ross, and she was born in McKillop, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Finlay Ross: She was married to Mr. Scott fifty- three years ago last October and al- most her entire ' married life was spent at Thornton Hall on the Huron road west of Seaforth. Her husband predeceased her two years ago. She was a devoted member of First Pres- byterian Church, Seaforth. Surviving are one son, James F. Scott, Thornton Hall; two dang']iters, Mrs. George A. Love Shipka, and Mrs, John McKinley, Winnipeg; also two grandsons, the sons of Mrs. Mc- Kinley who are in the armed forces, one ,overseas in the Army and the other boy is in the Navy. The funeral will take place 00 'Friday, Jan. 26th at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, interment in Maitlandbank cemetery, , DUBLIN Mrs. Dan Williams is recovering nicely from a major operation in St, Joseph's Hospital, London, Telephone Company Bolds Annual Meeting at Dublin— The annualmeeting of the share holders of the McKillop, Logan and Hibbert Telephone company was held in Dublin on Wednesday; Jan: 17,, in St, Patrick's Ball, with'a good" at- tendance. The main topic of discus- sion was the renovating of the office and the building of a new one.. The only change in officials was the elec- tion of two new directors, William Stapleton and Albert Siemon; replac- ing Robert Burchill and Joseph 'Wer. den, the two retiring directors.: They STILL HAVE IT! Oa0NA110N We're proud to tell you that Community Plate is still avail- able at our store — though in limited quantity! We suggrat early choosing,. _ 2,6 0 .0.;:e oafbvne, OTHER COMMU N I T ? SERVICES $361, S AVAUGE Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Post 01110, Seaforth Government Tax Extra 5 were men who served faithfully for: many years as directors and received a vote of appreciation fol' their ser -1 vices. Their retirement was regretted by all. The following men were ,re- appointed: James Scott, president; Matthew Murray, vice president; Ger- ald Holland, secretary treasurer; and' James Malcolm, J. J. Holland and Peter Dill, directors. Miss Mary Bruxer returned to Chi- cago after visiting relatives here, Gm, Norval Parker, who has been' visiting at the home of Mrs, Philip Kenny for a Week, has returned to London. j Those who attended the hraushopl' Lennon wedding at Stratford from! a distance were Cpl: Joseph Krcnts- lcopf of Camp Borden, Mrs. Walter Bremner' and son Billie of Sl.' Thomas. Mrs. Joseph Dill and rim ettle', left on Friday for a two weeks' visit at Flint, Michigan, with Mrs. Dill's sis- ter. Mrs. Frank Stapleton, London, with *111r. and Mrs. William Stapleton. Frank McGrath, Kitchener, with his mother Mrs. Mary McGrath, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Monaghan and sons Pat and Richard of Mitchell with bit'. and Mrs. Michael McCarthy. Mr. and Mrs. John Kranskopf of Stratford with Leo Krauskopf. Miss Margaret Krauskopf of Strat- ford visited at her home. Mr.. and Mrs. Art Forester at Lie - towel Krauskopf-Lennon The marriage -of Matgat et Mary. riu„ohFnv n4 lrt ZrY'llio lice Township and the late Mrs. Lennon, to Mr. John Krauskopf. Stratford, son of Mr. Leo Krauskopf, Dublin, and the hake Mrs, Krauskopf, was solemnized in St, Joseph's Church, Monday morning, at 10 o'clock, Very Rev. -Dean A, 3. Egan officiated at the ceremony and sang the nuptial Mass. Miss, Irene Bolger presided at the organ and the soloist was Mrs. T. J. DuChal'me. Given in marriage by her father. the bride wore a pale blue sheer dress made in street length style with black acces- sories. She carried a white prayer book with white satin streamers en- twined with yellow roses, apavia and fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Margaret Iirauskopf, wore an afternoon frock of rose crepe accented with black accessories with corsage of red roses, epavia and fern. Mr. Frank Lennon: Ellice Township, was best man. The' wedding dinner took place at Mrs. M. Hamilton's Tearoom, 116 Duiferin',St., i which waseffectively decorated with' white chrysanthemums, pini: and' white streamers and white bells. Lat-i err Mr. and Mrs. Krauskopf left on a honeymoon trip to London, (than and St, Thomas, the bride travelling in a two-piece . gold wool costuite. Upon their return they will reside at 55 East Gore St., Stratford. .- Death of Joseph A.. Murray-- The urray—The surrounding community was shocked to hear the sad news of the sudden death of Joseph A, Murray, a highly respected resident of Mc- Killop Township. He was taken to Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, on Sunday evening and died early Tuesday morning., He was in his 49th: year, a son .of the late John Murray and Mrs. `Murray of McKillop town. ship. Mr. Murray was a faithful member of St. Columban Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Anna McKay, his mother, Mrs. Louise Murray of McKillop, four sisters, Mrs. Frank Evans, of -Dub- lin, Mrs. Wilfred Maloney and Mrs, Wilfred O'Rourke, of McKillop twp., Mrs. Joseph Melody, Hibbert twp.; six brothers, Toni, Matthew, Mich- ael, Stephen, of McKillop; Leo, of St. Columban, and Jack of Los Ang- eles, California. The funeral will be held from the home of his brother, Mr, Michael Murray, Lot 16, Con. 5, McKillop, on Friday, Jan. 26th, at 9,15' a.m to St, Columban Church, and thence fa St. Columban cemetery for interment. The many friends of Mr. William Dorsey will be pleased to learn that his condition is satisfactory after an appendectomy operation at Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth. WILLIAM STEET For 22 years editor and manager of the weekly newspaper, the Picton Times, William Steet passed away in his sleep at his home at Picton. early Saturday morning. He had not been feeling well for a couple of clays but previously had been active and one of his articles had appeared in the Times on, Thursday. He re- tired" from the business in the fall of 1934, The fune'ral was held from his late residence Monday afternoon with entombment in Glenwood vault Picton, Mr. Steet was in his 82 year and crone to Picton as a young man of , 22. He became editor and' manager 1 in February, 1912, Survivors are one son, Arthur, of 1 the staff of the Times: two daugh- ters, Miss Marion 'Steet. and Mrs. 1 Thomas Lighthall, -all of Picton. His wife died a few years ago. He was born in Egmondville, Ont. McKILLOP " l h t Duff's Church, McKillop, held tiler regular W.M.S. meeting atthe home of Mrs. Patton on Jan. llth. Mrs. Patton presided, opening meeting with the national anthem and a verse of hymn 509. , Minutes of the last - meeting were read and adopted. Rdll call answered by payment of fees. Decided to have regular February ' meeting on the day of prayer, Feb, 16th. Mrs. Lawrence gave a very en- couraging W.M.S. report. The devo- tional part of the ineeting was taken from December Missionary monthly. The meeting was closed with the Lord's prayer. The meeting was then turned over to the W.A. president, . Mrs. C. R. Henderson in the chair, - Minutes -of the last meeting were adopted. Mrs. Robert Campbell and Mrs. ,Finlay •McKsrcher were ap- pointed to look into the hydro situa- tion for the church. Several thank . you letters from overseas, were read. Mrs, Mui'die made a nice speech thanking the ladies for their efficient work of the past year, seconded by Mrs. Ivy Henderson, Mrs. Patton then• closed the meeting with prayer. Hostess and lathes served a delicious lunch and a social half hour was spent. , The Farm forum of # 4 Square, Ma- Killop, was held at the home of Mr. R. W, Campbell on Monday evening, Jan, 22nd, with a 'fair attendance. Mr, Ross Murdie was chairman. Mr. Guy Dorrattce • was in charge of the social part of the meeting,.Luneh was - served and the meeting closed by singing God Save the King. The next meeting will be held at the home of,. Mr. Ivy Henderson on Monday even- itrg, , Jan, 29th. . WINTSR . After a•,tew days,.' easing off; in the weather last wee!:, winter IS' With no again, with high winds, drifting show, anti' cold, and the. snowplows are busy, -