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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1945-07-05, Page 1H U RON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 68, No. 27 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1945 81 a year FORMER SEAFORTH GIRL DIES IN FIRE AT RED LAKE The community was, . shocked and saddened to learn that Mrs. Donald MacLaren , former Miss Mildred Johnstone, and daughter of Mr. 'and Mrs. Thomas Johnstone, North Main street, had lost her life in the are which destroyed an hotel at Red Lake, Ontario, earlySunday morning. Her husband is Donald Macaaren, RCNVR„ radio technician, and was on board ship off the east coast when the tragic hews reached Min. Mrs. MacLaren was born 35 years ago and received her- education in Seaforth public school and collegiate, and in 1928 graduated from the Lon- don Normal School; Prior to going to Red 'Lake to teach tour years ago, Mrs. MacLaren had taught at Wau- bashene, Severn Bridge and Utterson. Her contract for next terra had been renewed at Red Lake, although Mrs. MacLaren had planned to eventually make her home In Winnipeg with her husband who expects to obtain his early discharge front the navy. They were married in August, 1942,. l8rs. Macre: en had boarded in the hotel which was destroyed by the .blaze. Surviving, besides her parents are two sisters, Thelma; My (Dr.) 1. 0. Dillaue of Hamilton, and Miss Mary Johnstone, of the Dominion Bank staff here. A charge of murder was laid against 38 -year-old Patrick ,hely, of -Pena broke, et Red Lain on Tuesday, fol- lowing the death ot an inmate ot the hotel in Sunday morning Red Lake iire. Toll of known dead in the disast- rous lire which clestroyecl the Red Lake Hotel in fleet northwestern Ont- ario mining centre early on July 1, rose to eight on :Tuesday when a shovel crew started the final search of the building's char•i•ed ruins. * blue COal:k� • TRE'SDUD FUEL,FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Anglican Sunday July 8th 1945 St. Thomas', Seaforth. 11 a.m., Morning Prayer, Preacher, Rev. J. H. Pogson, L. Th„ of Shelburne. , No evening service. First Presbyterian Church Rev. R. H. Williams, Minister. 10 a.m., The Sunday School. 11 aan., Public Worship: Never- theless'. 7 p.m.,` Public Worship: 'The Mystery of Suffering'. During the month of July the congregation will worship in the United Church. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner,B. 'B.D. 11 a.m., "Moderation Is No Cure For Vice." '7 7.01., "Why Are People Relig- ious?" W. I. MEETS On Wednesday evening June 24, the Seaforth Women's Institute met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Kerr, McKillop. There was ar good attendance of members and visitors. The meeting opened with the Ode and Lord's prayer.. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adapted. It was decided to send $25. to the Sick Children's; Hospital Fund, An appeal was made for the members and everyone to save all old clothes and have them clean and amended for the Canadian clothing drive which is to be 'held in October. The date for the annual W.I. pic- nic was set •for Thursday evening, July 5 with supper at '7 o'clock at Lions Park. WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION The general meeting of the Wo- man's Association of North Side United Church, was held in thea basement, Monday evening, June 25, The hymn "0 Master let me walk with Thee" was followed by the scripture lesson, Psalm 92, read by • SEAFORTH PUBLIC NAME COMMITTEES FOR SEAFORTH FAIR SCHOOL REPORT Following' are the promotioins in the ,Seaforth.. Public School ar- ranged in ' alphabetical order, not necessarily in order of merit. Promoted from Grade . VII to Grade VIII—Michael Bechely, David Bradshaw, Ronald Broome, Margar- et Carter, Donald Dale, Barbara Dale, Joyce Glanville; Kenneth Holmes, Ronald Knight, Glen Nixon, Walter Regele: Glen Steffen, Fred Taylor, Conditional Promotion: Dor- othy Dalrymple. Promoted . foyn1 Grade VI to Grade VII— Marie Armstrong, Gar- field Baker, Patsy Ann Brugger, Bernice Dolrnage, • Lorne Goudie, Marilyn Hillis, Elaine Holmes,' Mary Flunking, Pat Meir,: Ronald Rennie, George Shaw, Billie '£'rapnell, Jim- mie Wallace, Blanche Westcot1, Elaine Weedmark, Barbara Wright. M. E. Turnbull, Teacher. Gracie V to Grade VI—Beulah Bradburn, Dorothy Chesney, Doreen Carter, Pearl Drager, Rita Drager, Elva Dupee, Marjory Eisler, Maxine Hoff, Lolo I3uisser, Jean Pivett, Elizabeth Shannon, Doris Stevens, Jean Regele, Ronald Dolnutge, Les- lie Habkirk, Donald Langford, Doug- las Stewart, Ronald Sutherland, Kenneth Willis, Tommie Webster. Conditional Proniotion:Lloyd Eisler, Gilbert Hubert, Billy McClinchey, William Baker, Billy Fraiser, Ken- neth Huisser. From Grade IV to Grade V— Marton Chamberlain, Gwen Christie, Marjory Holmes, Pa- tricia Hawkins, Jean Snell, Elaine' Spence—M, Hartry, Teacher. Room IV—Promoted to Grade V: William Bennett, William Broome,, Stewart Butt, Ronald Dale, Merger. et Grummett, Barbara Hillis, James Hopper, William Hunt, Joan Hunter, Karen Kidd, George Langford, May belle McClinchey, Jack. Muir, Don- ald Scott, Marjory Walden. Pro- • meted to Grade IV—Marilyn Butt, , Mazy" Copland, Elaine Dale, Joan Hawkins, Elsie Huisser, Marie Hunt, Dorothy McClinchey, Marion Milli Ken, •Ronald Muir, Teddy Savauge, Robert Stevens, Jack Strong. M. M. Bell, Teacher. Promoted from Grade II to Grade III—Margaret Broome, Ivan Carter, Jack Grower, Lila Dalrymple, Mar- ion Diek, Ronald Drager, Larry Eaton, Audrey Fraiser Cecilia Fraiser, Barbara Fraiser, Margaret Hemberger, Billy Hoff, Durl Hop- per, Bobby Hubert, Marolyn Kling, Murray Langford, Sheila McFadden, Gordon Pullman, Mary Schultz, Don- ald Taylor, David Webster, Michael Whittaker. E. H. Elder, Teacher. Promoted from Grade I to Grade II—Barbara Boshart, Shirley Ben - newels, Jackie Carter, Lois Charters, Jean Copland; Errata Drager Charlie Dungey, Kenneth Dupee, 13111 Eisler, Carole Glen:, Hugh Corwill, Betty Goudie, Jimmie Higgins, Frances Langford, Patsy Langford,. Wayne Robinson, Gary Schultz, William Scott, Betty Simpson, ' Jimmie Strong, Ruth Teall, Connie Wright. W. Savauge, Teacher. Mrs. Finlayson. Prayer and a lead- was given by Mrs. Workman. Mrn- utes and reports of the secretaries, -- and reports of the work of the, four groups were presented. Mrs. L. Dale was appointed convenor of the par- sonage committee with Mrs. J. Currie added to it. The hyann O God of Love, 0 King,. of Peace" was. followed by the, Mizpahbenediction. ing to the empty pty pews" PROMOTIONS AT ST. JAMES' SCHOOL Grade 7 to Grade 8—Cleary, Wil- liam, Eckert, Con; Kehn, Edward, King, Kenneth; McKindsey, James; McKindsey, Gordon; Sills, Mary Loin (Honours). Grade 6 to Grade '7— King, Ther- esa, King, Muriel, Maloney, Loretto (Hon.), Ruston, Clarence. Grade 5 to Grade 6—Eckert, Dor- othy, orothy, Fitzpatrick, Helen, Lauden- bach, Michael (Hon.), Nigh, William, Sills, George. P Grade 4 to Grade 5—Fitzpatrick, James, :Laudenbach, Ma;•ion, Mat- thews, Peggy Lou, McKindsey; Don- ald, McMillan, Sandy (Hon.); Nigh, Francis, Rowland, Gordon (Hon.), Ruston, Mary Lou. Grade 3 to Glade 4—Eckert, Frances, Eckert, Judy, Ring, Robert, McMillan, Mary (Hon.), Rowland, Fergus. Grade 2 to Grade 3—DeLaPran- lee, Paul (Hon.), Reynolds, Jaynes (Hoar.); Sutherland, Luke, Williams, Joseph (Hon.) Grade 1 to Grade ier, Joan (Hon.), Eckert,_ Billie; Etue, John (Hon.); Matthews,: Jack ie: Reynolds, Nora; Sills. Ruth (Hon.) ; Williams, Ronald (Hon:) MUSIC PUPILS HOLD TEA AND MUSICALE NEWLYWEDS HONORED A large crowd of friends and neighbors gathered in Winthrop hall ; last Thursday evening to honor the I newlyweds, Mr: and Mrs. Harold Agar of Roxboro. After a few hours of dancing a bountiful lunch was served and Mr. and Mrs. Agar were called to the platform. An ad- dress was read by Mr. • Sam Scott, and a purse of money presented to. the bride and groom by Mr. Peter.I McCowan. Harold made a ,suitable � reply. After showering them with confetti. all, joined in singing• "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows." Mr. Jas. T. Scott favored the audience with a solo. Dancing commenced for hours The beautiful grounds of St. Jos- eph's Convent were the scene •ot a festive occasion on Saturday when the music pupils served some sixty friends and parents to afternoon tea. A donation of $10 was made to the Red Cross. The tea table set against a background of pink 'and white. peonies' was attractive with lace cloth, silver tea service and a large bowl of',pink roses es a centre. During ±lie course, of the afternoon a, pro- gram was given outdoors °consisting of choruses, piano solos and duets, The Rhythm Ba.ncl of sixteen mein - bees was a; special feature. Rev. T. P. Hussey presented twenty- two pupils with certificates and prizes won in their. various grades and eon- gratulated them on ,their success. A long table was spread under the shade of the pine trees 'for the pupils . and they heartily enjoyed, .00 abundance of sandwiches, cake and soft drinks. A few novelty races and games closed the program. At; a meeting of the Seaforth Ag-, i•icultural Society held in ,the Car- negie Library, on June 22nd.,: the following members were appointed to take charge of the various classes at the Fall Fair', -"the first named in each group to act as Chairman. Horses: Win Dale, Elmer Dennis, W. S. Broadfoot; Arthur Wright, S. H; 'Whitmore, Albeit Harrison and F. Coyne. Beef Cattle: R. N. Dor'rance„ Jno. McIntosh. J. L. Bell, Howard Arm- strong. Roy Pepper, Oliver' Ander- son. Dairy Cattle: Leonard Leeming, Irwin Trewartha, Jas. McIntosh, E. B. Goudie. Sheep: Allister Broadfoot, F1'. Snell, Guy Dori'ance. Hogs: J. Powell and R. McMillan. Poultry: Jas. 11. Scott. E. Nott; R. S. McKercher, Win. Bell. Hiram Blanchard, W. Glazier, Ferg, Staple- ton. Hall Exhibits:. J. M. Govenlock, Jean Scott Mrs. P. Storey, H. Snell, M.rs. Hay, Dr. Harburn, W. S. Broadfoot, Geo. D. Ferguson, Mrs. Porteous, Mrs. Hildebrecht. Sports and Attractions: Russell Bolton, J. M. Govenlock, Dr. Har burn, W. S. Broadfoot, Art. Nich- olson, Elgin Nott, W. J. Dale, Rob±. lacMilian, Harold Jackson, Feanlc Reynoids. Grounds and Property: J, M. Govenlock, H, Jackson, E. B. Goudie, R. Campbell. School Children's Exhibits: E. B. Goethe, Mrs. Paul Doig,Mrs. F. Storey. Robt. McKercher. Publicity Jas. M. Scott, W, L. Whyte. Special Attractions: "R. Bolton, I. O'Leary, W. L. Whyte, H. Jackson, A Nicholson, E, Nott, E. P. Ches- ney, A. Eroadfoot. Farm Machinery: Gordon McGav- in, Robt. Campbell. HILDEBRAND-SMALE A lovely wedding took place he- Staffa United Church on Saturday, ' June 30th, at 2.30 •p.In. when Bessie Jean, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smale of Staffa, was united in marriage to Mr. Albert Hildebrand, Seaforth, son of Mr'.l and ,Mrs. Louis Hildebrand. The al- tar, was effectively banked with, pink and white peonies. Rev. W. Risdon officiated. Miss Mary Johnston, Sea - forth, played the wedding music and Miss Louise Case sang "Always" during the signing of the register. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was charming in a gown of twilight satin in reclingote •effect with a yoke of Chantilly lace. The full skirt terminated in a short train. Her full length veil of imported net was handembroidered and set with sequins. The head-dress was of white ostrich plumes. The bride carried a cascade bouquet of American Beauty roses and wore a double strand o'f pearls. Mrs. William Campbell o Seaforth was matron of honour and wore pastel pink sheer with a short embroidered jacket. Her head-dress of matching colour was a shoulder length veil gathered with ostrich tips. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses. Miss Doris Smale, of Stratford, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid, was similarly 'attired in a contrasting shade of turquoise blue and carried yellow roses. Miss Mary Lou Muroski, Kitchener, niece of the groom, as flower girl was gowned in a floor length dress of white net caught with pink and blue bows and Wore a short veil. She carried a nose- gay of pink carnations. Mr. Roy Sneider. Kitchener, was; the bridegroom's attendant. The ush- ers were Trooper R. Smale, Camp Borden, and Mr. V. Muroski, Kitch- ener. Following the ceremony, a re- cention was held at the home of the bride's parents where Mrs. Smale, gowned in dusty rose crepe with a corsage of white roses, and Mrs. Hil- debrand, the bridegr'oom's mother:, in poudre blue crepe with a large white hat and a corsage of red roses, received, Four friends of the bride served the guests on the lawn. The bridal couple left on a motor trip through Northern Ontario, the bride travelling in British blue crepe trimmed with black lace and wearing a black mohair lace hat with a matching bag and shoes: Her corsage was of red roses. On their return they will reside in Seaforth. Mrs. Albert Smale, Staffa, enter- tained a number of friends on Wed' nesday, June 27, at a tea in honour of her daughter, Jean, whose mare- lace took place Saturday. Mrs. Smale end Jean received the guests at the door. The bride's trousseau was dis- played by Mrs. William Campbell, Seaforth. Mrs. Lloyd Pauli, !Mitchell, was in charge of the linen room and Miss Ethel Storey, Seaforth, showed the gifts. Mrs. Wm. Stephenson, of Varna, and Mrs. Walter O'Brien, of Staffa, poured tea. while Misses Louise Case, Nyle Doig, Betty Mc- Kellar and Doris Snrale served the guests assisted' by Mrs. Percy Par sons and Mrs. Lloyd Colquhotm• On Thursday, June 28th, the em- ployees of the Hesky Flax Limited met and presented Miss Jean Snalale. with a sum of money in honour of her marriage which took place on Saturday last. She was previously presented with a beautiful silver tea service by the head office in Toronto. Miss Senate has been secretary of the branch office here since it was open- ed four years ago, LOWER SCHOOL RESULTS OF SEAFORTH H. S. Grade 9 The following pupils of Grade 9 have been promoted to Grade 10. Subjects in brackets represent fail- ures in those subjects. Madeline Wil- son ranked first and Felines Hiusser second. ,Campbell, Mabel {Spell.); Clarke, Mae (Comp., Sp.); DeLaFranier, Ann; Doig, ,Rodel'ick (Fr.); Eaton, Donald. (Fry, Geog.); Hagan, Mary; Hickey, Mary (Hist., Geog.); Hius- ser, Franeis, honours; Hoggarth Lois; Jones, John; McIver, Joseph- ine, honours; McSpadden, Earl; Nix-. on, Sue (Geog., Math.): Pevitt, June honours; Shannon, Eleanor (Hist., Geog.); Sills, Ronald; Weedmark, Jack (Sp., Comp.) ; Wilson, Madel- ine, honours. Mary 'Lane will be promoted on the completion of thirteen weeks Farm Service. The marks of those who have not been promoted will be mailed. Grade 10 The following pupils of Grade 10 have been promoted to Grade 11, Jean Mills ranked first, Bill Munn second. Subjects in brackets repres- ent failures, Beattie, Neil (Fr„ Eng.) ; Cleary, Mary Margaret: Currie, Helen (Math Hist.); Currie, Isabelle (Fr.); Hend- erson, Stewart(Hist., Math.) ; Hillis, Donald: Hubert, Archie; Lauclen- bach, Joseph; Mills, Jean, honours; Munn, Wm., honours: Pretty, Alan (Eng. Lit.); Shannon, Audrey Eng. Lit., Hist.): Watson, Donna (Hist., Geog.) ; Watt, James (Hist.); Willis, Margaret Stewart Henderson must pass ex- aminations in Agri. and Shop next. Sept. The marks of those not prom- oted will be mailed. Intermediate Certificates The following pupils have been granted Intermediate Certificates as having completed Grades 9 and 10. Cleary, Mary Margaret; Currie, Isabelle; Hillis, Donald; Hubert, Ar- chie; rchie; Laudenbach, Joseph; McMaster Jean: Mills, Jean; Munn, Wm.; Pret- ty,=Alan; Savauge, Ronald; Watt, Archie; Whitney, Lois; Willis, Marg- aret; Wilson, Gordon, Watt, James, Grade Xi. The following pupils of Grade XI have been promoted to Grade XII. A subject in brackets after a name means a failure in that subject. This report does not include the standing in Physics, and A. and 3d. History. Departmental Certificates in these subjects will be mailed as soon as re- ceived from the Department in Aug- ust. Bud Snaith and Walter Boswell ranked first and second respectively. Boswell, Walter, honours, Knight, Harold; McIver,- Alice: McMaster, Jean; Maloney, Theresa (Eng.); Ry- an, Mary; Savauge; Ronald (Fr., Eng.) promoted only conditionally; Smith, Delbert, honours; Snaith, Don- ald (Eng. Lit., Fr.) ; Walden, Victor; Watt. Archie (must drop Lat., Fr.); Weedmark, Fred; Whitney, Lois (Alg.) ; Wilson, Gordon (must drop Lat., Fr.). Edith Blanchard will be promoted to Grade XII on comple- tion of thirteen weeks Farm Service. Grades XII and XIII results will be .announced when the certificates are received from the Department. McDONALD—JARDINE A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. William Jardine, Brussels, when their eldest daughter, Dorothy Margaret, be- came the bride of Mr. John Malcolm McDonald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dun - offila Both for " 7 2 A bridal duette to do honor to her hand. Perfectly matched. The"Bouquet"for smart women. .De- g endable and ¢•%stoma stylish. '18O' -` "Rosebud" earrings in sterling silver. Very smart. ' The Pair $60 For that special one choos thiseto lovely enc semble. Si VA L. FREE INSURANCE Red Cross Notes June report—Special quota: 120 housewives, 50 towels. Hospital sup- plies: 55 pairs pyjamas, 42 comfort bags, 35 English cast boots, 2 pairs bed socks. Br. Civilian clothing: 2 boys' coats, 2 ladies' dresses, 5 prs. girls' panties, 23 diapers, 1 pair combinations, 1 lady's nightgown, 4 boys' jackets, 4 pairs shorts, 2 lay- ettes (73 pieces), 1 slit dress, 1 pair knee socks, 2 pairs panties. Knitt- ing -120 pairs socks, 22 scarfs, 4 pair gloves, 2 round neck sweaters, 2 turtle neck sweaters, 1 v -neck sweater', 1 pair sea boots, 1 toque, 8 pairs Beakers, 3 toe caps, 1 helmet, 1 pair girl's stockings. Quilts: 4 quilts returned, 11 donated, 7 made in workroom, 8 tops donated, 5 by- product tops made. GILLESPiE-WALPOLE An interesting event took place in St. David's Church, Toronto, on Sat- urday, June 80th, when Mr. T. L. Gillespie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Gillespie of Seaforth was united in marriage to Miss Madeline Isabel Walpole, only daughter of llr. and Mrs. Walter Grant, of Saskatoon. The officiating clergymen were Rev. C. Mustard, pastor of the Church, and Rev. R. G. MacKay, of Wood- bridge. The bride who was given away by Mr. Grant, was beautifully gowned in ivory satin and lace, with veil and tiara of orange blossoms. The br'ides- nlaid, Miss Marjorie McDonald, chose • an orchid colored dress. The groom was assisted by his nephew, Lt. G. N. Gillespie, of Shilo, Man. The ushers were Mr. R. Ferris of Toronto and Mr. T. L. Scott of Cromarty. After the ceremony a reception was held in the church hall which was decor-. ated for the occasion. NIr. and rlTrs. I Gillespie left by motor for Muskoka, the bride wearing a smart brown I costume with blue accessories. Upon their return they will take up their residence in Toronto. can F. McDonald, Brussels. Rev, I Wilson. officiated. The wedding music was played by Miss Margaret Moffat of Wroxeter, cousin of the bride, and _during the signing of the register, Mr. Lloyd Wheeler,' Brus- sels sang "0 Perfect Love." The bride given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a gown of white satin, fashioned with sweet- heart neckline edged with braided Satin, long painted sleeves over the hands. Her finger tip veil of bridal net was caught in a coronet of white orange blossoms. She wore a pearl necklace, gift of the '—groom and carried American beauty roses,.white bouvardia and maid.en hair fern. Misses Shirley Citified, Seaforth, ands Joyce Jardine. sister of the bride, as bridesmaids, were costumed in white sheer over taffeta with long skirts with fingertip matching veils of pink net caught with pink daises. They carried pink tea roses and bouvardia. The best ,malt was ISIr. William Rowland, of Brussels, and the usher was Mi'. Calvin Mof- fat, of Wroxeter. Mrs. Jardine wore. a -two piece blue dress with white accessories and wore a corsage of pink carnations: Mes. McDonald, mother of the bridegroom; dressed in turquoise blue with white acces- sories and a corsage of orchids. Later the couple left for a trip to Northern Ontario amid showers of confetti, the bride travelling in a rose suit, with lime green and brown accessories, On their return they will reside' in Brussels. Out-of-town guests were present from Ethel, Gerrie, Wroxeter, Winghani, Bel - grave, and Seaforth, Prior to her marriage the bride was -the guest of honor at several social • functions, among these were a presentation given by Miss Shirley Oldfield, at her hone iii Seaforth, also a pre- sentation given by friends in Brus- sels, Mrs. Jardine entertained' for her daughter. at a trousseau tea. SEAFORTH HIGHWAY EAST FARM FORUM 'PICNIC Seaforth Highway -East Farm. Forum held their picnic, Friday evening, at the Lion's Park. In spite of the threatening weather their was a good attendance. The following sports were taken part in. Races: children under 3 — Patsy O'Leary; under 7 — Alice Ann Nixon; boys 12 and under—Glenn Nixon; stout ladies race—Mrs. Hunt; men's race Ignatius O'Leary; ladies race— Teresa Eckert;; bean relay—hIrs. Stewart, Marie Hunt; thinking cup relay—Seniors -Captain, Dale Nixon, Juniors, Glen Nixon: ladies kicking slipper— Sr. Mrs, Harrison, Junior, Sue Nixon: chil'dr'en kicking slipper —Glen Nixon, Lorne. Goudie; drop- ping pins in bottle—men, Larry Bauniay: boys, Darlans Hopper; la- dies, Mrs. Graham Derr. TUCKERSMITH FARM FORUM PICNIC The Lion's Park, Seaforth, was the meeting place for the Forest Home Annual Farm Forum picnic, on Thursday evening, June 28. About 45 sat down to a real picnic supper - Charlie Eyre predicted it would rain before 6.45 however, ft did not turn out that way. After supper, the more energetic of the clan en- joyed a game of softball, then the program committee, Mrs. Charles Eyre, Mrs. John. Wood, Mr. Bob. McLachlan, and Mr. Bob. Upshall, gathered all together and held the rest of the sports. The following are the winners: 4 years and under— Ronald Eyre, Donald Tremeer, Mar- , garet Woods; 10 and under—Vir- giuia McClinchey, Beverley Broad - I foot; 12 and under—Laird Finlay- ' son, Beverley Broadfoot; 12 and over-- Roy Consitt, Reg, Finlayson; young ladies—Jean Irvine, Grace Broadfoot; young men—Bob Mc- Lachlan, Bob Upshall; one -minute walk—Bernys McClinchey; neck -tie race—Bill Broadfoot, Muriel Mc- Lachlan; wheelbarrow race—Jean Irvine, Laird Finlayson; bat race— Nellie Woods; men stepping of yards —Percy Sales: measuring 45"— Agnes Eyre; men kicking slipper— Wilfred Tremeer• ladies kicking slipper—Nellie Woods; 3 legged race—Agnes Eyre, Bob Gemmell; husband ealling—Mrs, Carl Mc- Clinchey; dropping clothes pin in bottle - Bill Broadfoot; guessing beans in bottle—Bernys McClinchey: a tug-of-war, captained by Bob Up - shall and Bob McLachlan and won by Bob Upshall's side, brought the picnic to a close. Everyone enjoyed themselves and hoped foe another get-together next year. Mr. W: S. Broadfoot is president of this Farm Forum. WINTHROP Mrs. J. M. Gillies, Bruce and Jackie are spending the holidays with her parents at Collingwood. Mr. and Mrs.. Bert McSpadden and Jack of London, Mrs. Jack Me- a Spadden of Hamilton, with relatives over the weekend. i Pte. R. IC. Davidson of Ipperwash with his family over Sunday. I Ken Betties and Mrs, Betties are visiting with Mee and Mrs. Theron Betties. Ken has just returned from overseas. The Winthrop, Sunday School and Congregational picninc will be held at the Lion's Park, Seaforth, Friday afternoon July 6. Mr. Roger McClure of Russell, Manitoba, is spending two weeks vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McClure. CONSTANCE A combined Sunday School and the Public School picnic was held in Lion's Park, Seaforth, on Friday after'noolt. Winners of the gam CS were: Public School, boys and girls, John Jewitt, Joy Montgomery; Girls and Boys 6-8, Muriel Dale, Helen Mailman; girls and boys 8-10, George Melllwain, Lile Montgomery; girls acid boys 10-13, Freddie Bu- chanan, Eric Anderson, George Mc- Iliwain; young ladies race, Norma Dexter, Francis Downey; young men's race, Jim Jamieson, Donald Stephenson; Married women's race, Mrs. Storey, Mrs. McIllwain; mar- eied men's race, Wm, Jewitt, Verne Dale; kicking the slipper, Francis Downey, Norma Dexter. Following the games a ball game was played after which everyone enjoyed the picnic lunch, Proceeds, part of which was donated to the Lion's Club, amounted to 87.45. Mr, E. Haase had an accident at the mill on Monday. He ' 'suffered several fractured ribs when a scaf- fold fell with ]rim. An addition is being built to Mr. Haase's mill, a feed storage and elevator. When completed it will make handling of supplies much easier.. Mr. and Mrs.' Russell Meddess and Lillian of Milverton, with Mrs.. R. K. Davidson. • A reception was held in Winthrop. Hall on Friday evening, Stine 29, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. George Barn - aril, Who were married recently, About 150 friends and neighbors at- tended. The evening was spent in , dancing: During the lunch hour we .were favored with duets by the Misses Lois and Doreen I3ogg. As a token of the esteem and good wishes of ell present the bride and groom Were 'presented with a. walnut china' cabinet, a. purse of , money and sev, ere other gifts. The address was read by Miss Edith Blanchard, voicing the good wishes of everyone'for their future happiness.