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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1945-06-14, Page 1NIGIITS OF JUNE In summer' when the day has fled.' And darkness hides the Land Tho plain its choicest scents outspread By evening zephyrs fanned Though eyelids close on sentient ears The faintest sounds oppress, - For sleep- the soul but lightly .soars e Seafarth News HU RON COUNTV'8 LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 68, No. 24 With a half -consciousness. The starsmorepure burn from on high To deepen velvet shadows .A vague hall light tints all the sky With its infinite meadows, And sweet and ,trace the timid dawn Awaits her hour to greet Seeming all night to ramble lone. At Heaven's shining feet. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1945 it a Tear PRESENTATION TO MISS LESTER BY CHOIR The choir of North Side ,United 'Church honored Miss Emily Lester at the regular choir practice .meet- ing Thursday evening, when Dr, F. J. Burrows expressed the regret of the choir at losing such a faithful member, Miss Abbie Seip on behalf .-.'of the choir presented Miss Lester with a gift. Miss Turnbull and Miss Winnie Savauge conducted an inter- esting contest before lunch was serv- ed. Mr. Jim Stewart, choir leader, also expressed appreciation of Miss Lester's efforts on behalf of the choir. The evening was completed by the singing of Auld Lang Syne. ISABEL MCKELLAR IS VALEDICTORIAN Mr. and Mrs. M. McKellar were in Stratford on June 6th attending graduation exercises at Stratford General Hospital when their daugh- ter, Miss Isobel, graduated as a nurse. They were accompanied by Rev. R. H, Williams and Mrs. Wil- liams, and also Mr. Gordon 1VIaKell- ar of the C.N.R„ Toronto. Nurse McKellar had the honor of winning the award for surgical tech- nique, a large silver entree dish don- ated by Dr. W. C. Sproat, and the laboratory award, a purse of money donated by Dr, W. M. Gilmore, and a Waterman pen and pencil set by -the hospital staff. Miss McKellar was valedictorian and expressed gratitude to all who had contributed to the success of their years of training and had at all times taken an interest in the progress of the class. Appreciation was also voiced to parents and relat- ives who had given wholeheartedly of their moral and material support. Miss McKellar reminded her class- mates to keep on striving to increase 'their efficiency. *lane coal'. -A.. THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Anglican St. Thomas', Seaforth 90th Anniversary of Anglican Church in Seaforth. S a.m. Holy Communion. - 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11. a.m. Service: Preacher, Arch- deacon Doherty, D.D., of London. 7 p.m. Service: The Rector. St. Mary's, Dublin 77th Anniversary of Erection o1 Present 'Church Building. 3 p.m. Special Service: Preacher, Archdeacon Doherty, D.D., of London. Tuesday, June 19th, 8 p.m. Auniver- sary Social gathering for both congre- gations, in St. Thomas' Hall, Seaforth. Rector: Rev, .C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A., Egmondville United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m, and - 7.30 p.m„ Young Peo- ple's Anniversary Services, Rev. F. G, Risdon, 13.4„ Staffa. First Presbyterian Church 10 aan., The Sunday School. 11 an. Public Worship: The Sacra- ment of Baptism will be administered. 7 p,m, Public Worship: The Minis- ter will . preach. Midweek Service, Thursday at 8. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McClure, Wal- ton, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Lillian Myrtle, to •Geon a Earl Bernard sou Y g of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bernard of Brussels, the wedding to take place the latter part of June. ANNOUNCEMENT - The engagement is ailnounced of Grace Eileen, daughter of Ml's, Alex Wallace and the late Mr. Wallace of Tncltersmith , to Pte. John Eldon Russell 'Miller of Peterborough,. son of Mr. and Mrs, John W. Miller of Avonilea; Saskatchewan. The marriage to take place quietly in June. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Elva Ruth. Snell, daughter of' Mr. William Snell and the late Mrs. Snell of Londesboro, to Gordon Webster Keys, RCAF., seri of Mr. and MIS. R. 13, Keys of'Varna. The marriage will take place ciauetly int Jane. W. H. Golding'•Elected In Huron -Perth Dominion Voting on Monday Gives Working Majority To i Liberal Party Mr. Wm. H. Golding of Seaforth was re-elected for his fourth term as member of the Dominion Parliament in Monday's election in Huron -Perth. The swing in Ontario towards the Progressive Conservative party was reflected in this riding by the close run made by F1t, Lt. Thomas Pryde, who reduced Mr. Golding's previous majority from over two thousand ill 1940 to 512 in Monday's voting. The vote at all polis was large. G. A. Cann, of Exeter, C.C.F., lost his deposit, failing to secure half as many votes as the winning candidate. The total vote for Mr. Golding was 6,483; for Mr, Pryde 4,971; for Mr. Cann 287. The soldier vote is not 'included in these figures. j Mr. Golding has bean a member of , the Nouse of Commons since Oct. 3, 1932, His biggest majority on Monday I was in Hay Twp., with 525. Mr. 1 Pryde's biggest majority was 402 in !his home town of Exeter. In North HIuron Mr. Elston Cardiff of Morris township was re-elected for his second term, by a greatly in- creased majority of 1,521, as com- pared to 40 4n 1940. In Perth rifling Albert J. Bradshaw won by. 172 over Theodore Parker. Cann. Gelding. Pryde. Fullerton 24 379 390 Hibbert 13 523 - 269 Usborne 23 308 505 Exeter 58 252 714 Hay 31 848 323 Stephen 50 639 619 Hullett 26 435 374 Stanley ,,,,_ 14 413 495 McKillop 16 504 253 .Tuckersmith 13 465 375 Hensel]. 2 186 1:82 Seaforth 17 531 466 DIES AT BRACEBRIDGE The death occurred at Brace bridge on June 3rd of Mrs. Mary E. Harrison, a native of McKillop, in her 79th year, after an illness of four years. Mrs. Harrison was a daughter of the Mite Mr, and Mrs. Edward' Sperling of McKillop, and was married to Robert 3. Harrison in 1909 when they went to live near. Bracebridge. Her husband predeceas- ed her in 1939 and she had since . lived in Bracebridge. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Wm, Shade,. Eg- mondville; Albert Snarling, MciiiI- lop; Alonzo Sperling, of Wroxeter; Allen Sperling, of Cleveland, Ohio. Total 287 5,483 4,971 Plurality for 'Golding, 512. Continued on Pogo. Four REV. C. C. KAINE The death occured at his home in Seaforth on Saturday of Rev. C. C. Keine, retired minister of the Unit- ed Church, in his 84th year, Mr. Keine had served in the Methodist and United Churches in - Bethel, Whitechurch, Courtright, Browns- ville, Granton, Londesboro, Cottam, Thamesville. Dorchester, Atwood and Dungannon.. He was 'born at Dungannon but when a child his parents had moved to Gorrie where he spent much of his young life. Surviving are a daughter and two sons, Miss Luella, Ottawa; Dr. Mel- bourne, Winnipeg, and Rev. Irving. Keine, Dunnville. Funeral service was held at. Northside United Church, Seaforth, on Tuesday at 2:30 p.ni,, with interment in Har - pulley cemetery, Rev. Mr, Lloyd of St. Thomas, conducted the service„ assisted by Rev. Mr. Burton, Clinton,. Rev. A, W. Gardiner, Egmondville, and Rev. F. E. Clysdale, Ilderton. Honorary pallbearers were: Revs. J. E. J. Millyard, R. Hicks, S. L. Toll, E. F. Armstrong, D. McTavish, H. V. Workman. Pallbearers were elders of Northside United Church: Dr. F. J. Burrows,. W. H. Golding, M.P., Robt. Scarlett, A. L. Porteous, Jos. Scott, Dr. F. Harburn. HARRISON REUNION The annual picnic of the Harrison family, was held at Harbor Park, Goderich, on Sat, June 9th. Among those present. were some from Luck - now, Clinton, Seaforth, Stratford, Bruce'field; Bayfield, Exeter, Goder- ich and London. A program of races and contests conducted by Mrs. Elliott Harrison of Goderich and Olive E. Harrison of London, occupied young and old dur- ing the afternoon and a splendid picnic supper brought the reunion to a close. Officers were elected for 1946:: President, Herbert Harrison, Kirkton; secretary -treasurer, Olive E. Harrison, London. Directors, Al- len Johns, Kirkton, Cecil Harrison, Science Hill, Albert Pearson, Hay- field; .Tack Aikenhead, Brucefield. Sports committee, Clara Harrison Clinton; Anne Scotchmer, Bayfield; Joyce and Amy Aikenhead, Bruce - field. Mr. Tom Taylor of Luoknow, made a short speech. The reunion next year will be held Sat., June 8th. Following are the sports: Girls and boys, 5 and under, Lyle Thur. low, Jimmie Harrison; girls 9 and under, .01ive Aikenhead, Muriel Har- rison; boys, 9 and under, Gordon McCullough, Lyle Thurlow; girls, 14 and under, Audrey Harrison, Jean Proctor; boys,14 and under, Mervin McCullough, Eric Harrison; single ladies' race, Amy Aikenhead, Joyce Aikenheacl; married ladies' race, Mrs, Peter Harrison, Miss. Stanley Collins; single men's race, Mervin McCullough, Eric Harrison; married men's race, Stanley Collins, Albert Taylor; three-legged race, Joyce Ai- kenhead and Aniy Aikenhead, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Collins; slipper. race, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Collins, Amy Ailcenlead and Eric Harrison; coat race, Joyce Aikenheacl and Al- bert Taylor, Amy Aikenhead and Mervin McCullagh,; men sewing a patch, Stanley Collins, Jack Aiken - head; ladies Guessing beans in jars, Mrs. Clifford Hackett, Mr's. Lorne Thurlow. The oldest person present was Mrs. Isadore Harrison of Clin- ton; youngest person was James Newton Collins of Brucefield. Conn- ing the greatest distance, Olive E. Harrison, London. JOHN D. BUCHANAN, F.A.S.,F.A.LA. Who -was elected President of the Canadian Life Insurance Officers Association at the annual meeting in Toronto, Jane 12. Mr. Buchanan is assistant General M,uurger and Chief Actuary of the London Life Insurance Co. Ile is from Hensel!. USED MILITARY TRUCKS - AVAILABLE SOON In response to a request by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, used military trucks are soon to be available for Huron county through the co-operation of the War Assets Corporation. It will be up to the County Fed- eration to ascertain the number of trucks required. To facilitate this the W.A. Corporation is preparing. a pamphlet showing the type of trucks available. Included in the pamphlet is a blank form' upon which the far- mer can indicate the -type of truck he requires. and return the blank to the county secretary. Prices and plans to 'simplify distribution of the trucks will be announced later. Red Cross Notes Don't forget the open meeting of the Red Cross to be held in the Separate School, Friday, June 15th, at 8 o'clock. A splendid program will be given. - - A new quotahas been accepted: 50 babies' leggings (six months), 50 girls' sweaters (six years), 50 pairs knee socks I(6 years), 50 pairs ladies; gloves, 100 pairs socks (urgently needed). The wool has arrived for the above quota. VARNA Much .sympathy is extended Mrs. G. H. Beatty in the bereavement of her mother, Christens Nhn•ray, relict of the late Matthew Welsh of Huron township. Mr, John Rathwell has returned hone after spending several months with his son Sired and Mrs. Rathwell. Mrs, John Rathwell has returned after a few weeks visit with her son, Harold and other friends in Windsor. Mr, and Mrs. Jno. McAsln attended the graduation exercises of the Kitch- ener -Waterloo Hospital at Kitchener on Saturday afternoon when the let- ters niece, Miss Mildred Keys, daugh- ter of Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Keys of St. Marys, was one of the sixteen nurses graduating. Following this a reception was held at the nurses' residence, Mrs. Stelck has returned to her hone after spending the winter hi. Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Perdue of Goderich twp. were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Smith, BRUCEFI'ELD. Mr. and Mrs, 0. H. Haugh and Mr, W. A. Haugh attended the funeral of the•former's sister, the late Mrs. Jas. Twitchen, who passed away at her home in London on Wednesday, June 6th. Mr, and Mrs. Murray Atkinson of den' on of an, t Hamilton d Mrs. L. Ganderton Detroit visited with their father, Rev. G. F. N. Atkinson at the manse dais week. Mrs. Ganderton was acoompan led by her aunts, Miss Edith Cants, Wenona, IIllinois, Miss F. E. Gauls, Texarkana, Texas, and Mrs, Rosser of Washington. Mr, and Mrs. Austin Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. 'Norman Wheeler and (laugh ter, Miss Joan, of Detroit and Mr. and, Mrs, Chas, Halstead and son Floyd; visited, with their parents, Mr. and, Mrs, ' T. Wheeler over the week end. Decoration services will be held at Baird's cemetery on Sunday, :Time 24.! Mrs, A. Logan, Mrs. M. Harvey of Benson visited with their sister, Mrs, W. Douglas on TueSClay. Mrs. S. Snyder of Clinton was guest at the hone df' Mr. and Mrs. W, Doug- las on Tuesday. The Young People's 'Anion held their weiner roast at Bayfield en Mon- day. evening. WINTHROPThe'Helping Hand Mission Band al Clavan. Church will hold their regular meeting on Saturday, Juno 16th at 2 p,rit.,Roll call .will be your -favorite iowe', Pte. R. K. Davidson of Ipperwash spent the week end with his family. Mrs. Theron Betties has returned from. Stratford General Ilospital and is convalescing. Donald Eaton of Seaforth with. Dol-'. ald Horne, Mr, Stewart Dolnnage is putting the ,cement wall in for Mr, E. Haase's new; ,grahi elevator, TOWN COUNCIL MET ON TUESDAY Seaforth Town Council met in the council chamber on Tuesday "evening for the regular monthly meeting with all members present. Mayor John J. Cluff presided, ' Council decided to clean weeds out a drain near Silver Creek. The re- signation from the High School Board of Mrs,. Milliken, who leaves town this month, was regretfully ac- cepted, and a new appointment will be made, Reeve Daly gave a number of sidelights on the county council meeting held Tuesday afternoon, A delegation had been present from Clinton seeking a grant of $25,000 for the Clinton hospital. The opinion had been expressed that probably Sea - forth and :Exeter would request simi- lar grants and Goderich twice as mach. Wingham has received a grant. A petition in connection with dogs running at large had been received, and Clerk D. II, Wilson read out the portions of the bylaw dealing with dogs. Council decided to issue a gen- eral warning requesting dog owners to see their pets were not nuisances. Councillor it G. Parke outlined the steps taken by the fire and water committee to have the batteries on the fire alarm system replaced, and the recorder put in working order. DUBLIN The Ladies' Guild of -St. Mary's Anglican Church held their June meeting at the home of Mrs. Leslie Moore on Thursday, with an un- usually large attendance. The pre- sident opened -the meeting by sing- ( ing of the hymn, . "Jesus, Deep Me Near the Cross." Rev. Mr. Gilbert led in prayer and read the Scripture lesson. Arrangements were discussed for holding the anniversary of the ' church, the service to be held on Sunday, June 17, at which Arch- deacon Doherty of London will offic- iate. Following the business routine the meeting was closed with prayer. Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by her daughters. Joseph McConnell has purchased the residence of the late Dennis Dillon. The following teachers have been re -appointed to their respective ' schools: Miss Mary Evans to Wind- sor; Miss Marion Meagher to Lon- don; Miss Genevieve Atkinson to No. 9 Logan; 'Miss Marie Dillon to No. 1 Logan and Ellice; Miss Kath- erine O'Rourke to Beechwood Sep- arate School, Miss Agnes McGrath to Waterloo; Miss Hazel Roney to Dublin Public School, Miss Mary E. Murray to Kingsbridge; Miss Kath- erine. Jordan to S.S. No. 2, Hibbert, and Miss Betty Murphy to Guelph. The following Normal School stu- dents have been appointed fo' :tine y ensuing year: Miss Angela O'Reilly to No. 11, Logan; Miss Katherine i Woods to No. 10, Logan; Hiss Helen Flanagan to Hibbert Separate school I No. 4, I Mr. and Mrs. Jese h O'Rourke, fj ) McKillop Township, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Thurs- civ, Agahigh mass of thanksgiving I , was sung by Rev. Dr. Foulkes at St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, after which a family dinner was held at their home in McKillop. Mrs. O'Rourke, who was formerly Miss Mary Ellen Flanagan, is the eldest daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Flanagan. M. and Mrs.1 O'Rourke were married in St. Col -1 Church on June 7, 1905, At their anniversary they received tele- grams of congratulations from three daughters in Toronto who were un able to be present. They have four daughters: Mrs. Michael Murray, McKillop; Mrs. William Ackroyd, Mrs. Elwin Young and Mrs. John Lerman all of Toronto; and three sons, John, Daniel and Frank, Mc- Killop. The following Upper School stu- dents • have graduated from Dublin Continuiation School on farm leave: Misses Eileen Evans, Marion Kale, Marie Evans and Thomas Feeney. Pero and Leis: Misses Irene e n d Ellen Stubbsand Captaindaln Duffy,Termite, nto , with Mr, and Mrs. D. cConnell; Mr. and Mrs. Sunmiersaule and dau- ghter Edna, Miss Arthmese Lassal- ine, and Miss Marion Meagher, Lon- clon, with Mr. and Mrs. John Men- gher; Mrs. Pat Longeway, Stratford, � with her aunt Miss Filo J. Dillon and Vincent Dillon; Flt. Sgt, Frank Osborne, Mountain View, with Mr. and Mrs. J. iVleighor Mrs.- Psbdrne returned with her husband and will reside in Belleville. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Lennon, Ellice Twp., with Mr. Leo Krauskopf: Mr, and Mrs. J. Tomlinson, Landon, with Mr. and Mr's. M. J. Nagle; Mr. George Met- zer is ill in Scott Memorial Hospital in Seaforth. Corporal H. G. Carman and Mrs. Corman Senior, Hamilton,. with 63 .:and Mrs, H. Corman: Corp- oral Corman has recently returned from overseas after five years' ser- vice in Italy and Normandy, Mrs, F. Mack; Mrs. Teresa Eckert and Kiss Mary Cenamo in Stratford. AS. Joseph Meagher, RCNCR, of Halifax. N.S., is spending a 30 day fallova'h with his parents Mr. and airs. John Meagher. Misses Mary, Eileen and Jean Jordan, London, With . their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Jordan; Mrs, Camilla Rowe, Stratford, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank ofnnelly. A Holy Hour Was held in St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, on Sunday evening iii, honor of the Holy Name Rally for this district. The rules of the ,Society were renewed and the services concluded by Benediction of. the'Blessed Sacrament. - T TTT T/ PROUDEST NAME en Both for $7 2 A bridal duette to dohonor to her hand. Perfectly 011ce t h d The"Bouquet"for smart women. De- pendable and Tg dot/1a stylish. "Rosebud" earrings in sterling silver. Very smart. S1 VAU6['S The Pair $60 For that special someone choose this lovely en- .semble. FREE INSURANCE BAYFIELD The Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bay- field, are holding their meeting in the church. on Thursday afternoon. The funeral of the late Cecil Hod- gins, son of the late Rev. Rural Dean Iloclgins, was held in the little Forest Lawn Church, Glendale, Calif. The re- mains will be interred in Stratford cemetery. Prof, Lloyd Hodgins attend- ed his brother's funeral. The Orange Lodge are having a special meeting in their hall to make arrangements for. the 12th July -when the Orangemen expect to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bayfield Lodge, LAC. Fred Weston of the RCAF Ipperwasb, spent the week end at bis home.. Mrs. Sbibley who has been a guest of Mrs. Volume is spending two weeks in Toronto. Mrs. R. Poth of Caledonia spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Jowett, Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Kanter of De- troit who have :summered in the vill- age for several years, have purchased the cottage of the late Mrs. Ring. The many friends were glad to see Wm, Scotcinnner hone again atter be- ing a prisoner in. Germany for several months, -, Mrs. Lewis and Dr. Statute Burton of Toronto were guests of Mrs. N. W. 'Woods over the week end. HENSALL Miss Margaret McDonald has accepted a position at Elliott's gro- cery store. Miss Margaret Glenn of the staff of the Bank of Montreal is enjoying a two week's vacation, Dr. A. R. Campbell, Mrs. Camp- bell and Billie of Guelph, visited with friends in the village On Thurs- day and also attended the Spring Fair. Mrs, D. G. Steer visited during the, past week with her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Brazier, in London. A meeting of the congregation of Carmel Presbyterian Church will be ]Held on 'Friday, June 15th at 8 p.m, for the purpose of calling a minister. Every member of the congregation is reminded of his or her obligation and urged to be present at this meeting. The many friends of Mrs. Russell Broderick regret to hear she is con- fined to Victoria Hospital, London, ci toillnessan hoe for a earn d p s ##,, .peetly recovery, The 'condition of air. John Rich- ardson who underwent an operation in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, last week, is somewhat improved.., Mrs. Richardson spent the past week in London, with him. Pte. Laird Hudson who arrived at his hone in London after 26 years of service overseas, visited during the past week with his grandparents Mn. and Mrs, Geo. Hudson, He suf- fered the Loss of his right leg when he stepped on a mine in Italy. Mrs. Thos, Chuter and Wayne spent a clay this week visiting with relatives in London.. Rev, Ferguson of Wiartoin, Preached for a call in. Cannel Pres- byterian Church, on Sunday. Council Meeting The regular meeting of the lage Connell was held on Tuesday 1 evening at 9. p.m, after the Court of Revision on the Assessment Roll of 1945 with all . members being present except Councillor - Hyde. Minutes of the previous' meeting read. Kerslake and . Fink, that the minutes be adopted as read, Carried,1 W, C. Pabsmor'e and 0. Twitchell' appeared as a delegation from the gasoline dealers and presented a petition signed by 6 out of 7 dealers or 85.74 asking the Couneil.to pass a by -lacy, regulating the :hours for the sale of gasoline on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 7 aim. to 7 pan; and on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10. p.ni. and on Sunday one dealer remains open each Sunday alternately. Fink and Kerslake that by-law be pre- pared to meet the wishes as request- ed equested by the petition. Carried. 0. Twitchell asked about the sidewalk in front of his property requesting the same to be repaired, same to be looked into by the Council. E. Fink reported re the loan of the booth for Fair Day. J. A. Paterson reported Bayfield wanting the dance floor for July 12, same granted; also as Wolf having added a pool table , and paying the necessary license fee. T. Kyle reported re dog tags. T. R. Patterson report on the Hensall Drain Improvement was re- ceived and looked over by Council. Kerslake and,_la8oir.. that lye Bold a I special meeting to Engineer's Re- port on June 26th at 8 p.m. Carried. Correspondence read'. Bills and 'accounts totalling $470.41 were paid. KIPPEN Mr, andMrs. Archie Parsons and fancily visited recently with Mr, and Mrs. J, Linden of Denfield. Mr. Charles Alexander, who has spent several weeks in London IIos- pital, where he underwent a. serious operation, returned to his home last week. John Albert, infant son of Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Chipchase, who has been seriously i11 in St. Josephs Hospital, London, returned to his home Iast week. Pte. A. Gacksletter' of Kentville, \.5., spent the week: end with Mrs, A, Gackstetter, Quite a number from here attended 1 the barn dance in 114r. Thomas Slavin's barn last week. ! Dr, James Jarrett who spent sev- eral days last week with his mother, Mrs. I. 'Jarrett, has returned to his home int New Yo'1t city, 1 The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. J. B. McLean and family at the sudden death of Mr. Robert McLean, at Waubauslnene. Mrs. Herbert Jones is visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Keyes of Varna. Miss Sarah Sinclair, who has been I in St, Joseph's Hospital, London, teas able to return home on Monday of this week. Sunday first is being set aside as Baptismal Sunday in St. Andrew's Church. The service will be conduct- ed by the minister who will speak on - "Answering God, ST. COLUMBAN Miss Loretto Holland of Kitchener is visiting with her pare;its, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Holland, Miss Mary Pope of Kitchener is visiting relatives in the vicinity. Rev. Fr. William Nigh, of Hous- ton, Texas, is spending a month with relatives. Mr. John Flannery of Preston, formerly of St. Colunbari, has been elected President of the Hamilton Diocesan Catholic Youth Council at the annual convention held in Kitch- ener recently. He succeeds William Cooper of St. Ml'Iarys. Mr, Frank Moylan of Toronto and Mr, and Mrs. Jos. Moylan of Kitch- ener spent the week enol with Mr. and Mrs, John Moylan and other rel- atives. ELIM:VILLE i4•tr. and lT:rs. Allen Johns and baby attended the Harrison picnic at God- erich on Saturday. Cpl. Eldon Sherlock of the RCAF:, Nova Scotia, was .a visitor et the home. of Mn. and Mrs. Ilar'i'y Ford on Wednesday et last week. Mr. and Mrs. Art Ford 'and fancily of Farquhar were Senclay visitors with Mr. and 1MIrs. Franklin Skinner. Pte. Harvey Sperling of Chatham :spent the week end at his'iidme in the village, 091. W. H. Dickey of Calgary, Alta.,, is spending a leave at hit hone here. Sacrament was .observed in this church on Sunday morning, Ten new members joined the church, -