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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1945-07-12, Page 1HURONa COU N T Y'S l�t N rt ews LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 68, No. 28 SEAFORTH; ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1945 $1 a year SEAFORTH LEGION BUY SITE FOR MEMORIAL HALL This week a Legion Committee, J, E. Keating, C. P. Sills, John Earle and M. A. Reid, finally detected on a suitable she for a proposed Legion Memorial Hall and at an • executive Meeting held Tuesday evening then' choice was confirmed and the site porch asecl. Plans will be completed as soon as possible and full information will be given to the public setting forth the objects and necessity of such a hall fox use of our returned men. The Seaforth Branch of the Canad- ian Legion feels that the people of this district will john heartily in prov- iding a real help to those boys who have clone so muclr for then:. Full de- tails will be published in the very near Inline. WESTERN ONTARIO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Dr. Iearvey Robb was in charge of Western. Ontario Conservatory of Music tests held recently at the home of Mrs. M. R. Rennie when all pupils were successful in passing with the following standing: Grade IV Plano: Doris Pullman (1st class honors); Douglas Stewart (honors), Grade III: Gwendolyn Christie (� est class honors); June Snell ilst class honors). Grade II: Marilyn Hillis (1st clues honors); Jean Snell (honors). Grade 1: William: Hunt (1st class honors); Barbara Hillis (honors); Karen Kidd (honors): Elaine Weed - mark tlat class honors). *'blue coal'.:�;. THE SO1;10, FOE. FOR 50110 COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Anglican St. Thomas', Seaforth. 11 a.m., Morning Prayer. Preacher, Rev. J. H. Pogson, L, Th„ of Shelburne. No evening service. — St. Mary's, Dublin -9.80 a.ni. Morn- ing Prayer. Preacher, Rev,- J. H. Peg- son, L.TIt„ of Shelburne, Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B;A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a.m., "The True Possessions of the Soul." 7 pan., "The Necessity of Knowing Ourselves." JOHN L. HOGG The funeral took place on Sunday 0£ Prof. John L. Hogg, Ph,D„ L.L.D'., of East Orange, 11.,I„ who died sud- denly there: on July 3rd in his 75th year. He is survived by his wife, the former Amy McLean, of Orangeville, a son, Dr. Bruce Hogg and a daugh- ter, Mrs. Jean Kimber, three grand- children, and two brat:hers, George and William Hogg, or McKillop. The deceased was born end raised in Me- Ki110p and attended S.S. #4, and Sea- forth eaforth Collegiate. After attending nor- mal school ho taught hi S.S. #3, Grey Twp., and Orangeville. He attended Toronto University and after gradua- tion went to teach in the university at Saskatoon until 1921, when he went to East Orange, N.J. The funeral was conducted by Rev. R. H. Williams of First Presbyterian Church and inter- ment was in Maitland Bank Cemetery, the pallbearers being James Hogg, Frank Hogg, Leslie Hogg, Paul Brand, Robt, W. Campbell, Gordon Papple. ENTRANCE RESULTS FOR HURON COUNTY SEAFORTH Donna Agar, Janies Edgar Allan, Mona Bennett, Yvonne Bolton, Mary Boswell, Phyllis Boyes, Muriel Campbell, James Thomas Chapman, .Marilyn Chesney, Stanley Dor- ranee, Dorothy Drager, Ronald Far- quhar, Marie Fitzpatrick, Jean Fraiser, Jacqueline Habkirk, Gladys Hopper, Leverne Hugill, Edna Huis- ser, Marjorie Hunt, Lewis IKennedy, Marjorie Knight, Betty Langford, Lorraine Livingstone, Mona :NlcCow- an, Helen Mcllwain, Patricia Mc- Quaid, Mary Maloney, Jerry Meir, Beth Mnir, Phyllis Pretty, Doris Pullman, Lois Richardson, Muriel Rivers, Joseph Roach, Barbara Rus- sell, Bert Shaw, Leona Stevens, Margaret Stevens, Joyce Strong, June Snell, Ruth Wallace, Betty Weedmark. 14IANLEY Donald Armstrong, Gerald Better - mann, Francis Bruner, Jack Case, Doris Dalton, Don Dennis, Joyce Diegel, Maurice Dillon, Ruby Doerr, Marjorie Fischer, Noma Looming, Harold McCallum, Joseph Malone, Murray Mills, Ross Montgomery, Patrick Murray, Jean Rapien, Shir- ley Regele. Billy Walsh. BLYTH Charles Brigham, Jean Cart- wright, artwright, Maurice IHallahan, Doreen Hogg, Bill Johnston, Donald John- ston, Elaine Johnston, Paulihe King, Jean Kirkconnell, Mary Kyle, Mary Lutz, Mary McCaughey, Violet Niv- ins, Shirley Phillips, Shirley Rad- ford, Marie Raithby, Grace Roe, I Isabel Thuell, Stewart Toll, Glenn Yungblut, Irma Wallace, Hattie Wightman, Jim Wilson. BRUSSELS Frank Alcock, Jerry Barrett, Marie Bennett, Shirley Eileen Bon- nett, Kenneth Bone, Olive Cardiff, 'Audrey Davidson, Rose Davidson, Roy Davidson, Marie Doll, Betty Fischer, Doreen Long, Fannie Mc- , Lean, Petel' McQuarrie,, Florence Querengesser„ William 12ann, Emma Mary Sanderson, Marjorie Sander- son, Mary Smith, George Somers, Isabel Spier, Betty Thuell, Donelda Willis. BAYF''IELD Mary Beatty, Carolyn Campbell, George Castle, Helen Erratt, Aud- rey Harris, Betty Heard, John Mc- Connell, Dorothy McGuire, Norman Smith, Jack Sumner, Gloria West - !lake, Raymond Young. CLINTON Edna Bayley, Murray Biggin, Freida Blake, Wanda Bowden, Fran- cis Cantelon, Fern Carter, David Colclough, Gloria Dales, Bessie Du - tot, Doreen Elliott, Donald Ellwood, Nora Elizabeth Eyre, Stanley Fal- coner, Nancy Ford, Beatrice Fowler, Mary Fulford, Jeanne Garen, Kath- leen Glew, James Edward Hann, Lois Hesselwood, Marion Hill, Ray- mond Hoggarth, Margaret Holland, 1 Anne Husty, Betty Lampman, Helen Lobb, Frances Lyon, Marie Menzies, Evelyn MacDonald; Gordon Mac- Dougall, James Paterson, Jack Pet- rie, Lois Pickard, Betty Potter, Robert Riehl, Donald Shanahan, Phyllis Shanahan,- Thelma Shob- brook, Joyce Sly, Phyllis Steep, Elizabeth Stewart, Cora Taylor, Verna Taylor, William Taylor, Mary Thompson, Kenneth Tyndall, Jack Van Egmond, Thomas Varcoe, Lois Wood. HENSALL Ellen Bell, Mona Caldwell, Leon- ard Clarke, Charles Fee, John Lax- -.ender, William Lemmon, Helen Love, Betty Mickle,.Patricia .Mitch- ell, Ian McAllister, Pearl McLeod, Edna Petzke, Robert Speir, Joyce Tsabel Stephenson, Bessie Stevens, Robert J. Traquair, Eleanor Venner. ZURICH Rebecca Corriveau, Virginia Dei - Continue: on Nee Fi. ,. KINNEAR—BAKER Spring flowers decorated North- aide United Church, Seaforth, on June 30th, for a quiet but pretty wedding at high noon, when Janet Alberta, only daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Albert Baker of Seaforth, was united in marriage to Albert Gor- don, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Nor man Kinnear of St. Catharines. Rev. H, V. Workman officiated. The bride given in marriage by her father was lovely in a floor length gown of white triplesheer with em- broidered bodice and shoulder length veil caught with white flowers and carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses, Her ornaments were a string of pear's and matching ear- rings, arrings, the gift of the bridegroom. Mrs. Alex Baker of Mitchell, sister- in-law of the bride was matron of honor. Miss Ruth Kinnear of St. Catharines, sister of the bridegroom was bridesmaid. Both dressed in floor length frocks of white sheer and head . dresses of pink flowers and net, carrying bouquets of pink and white carnations. Mr. Alex Baker of Mitchell was the bride- groom's attendant. The br'ide's mother chose a two-piece dress of flowered jersey, mauve hat, white accessories and a shoulder corsage of pink carnations and white sweet - peas. The mother of the bridegroom wore pink crepe dress, White hat and accessories and a shoulder cor- sage of pink carnations and sweet- peas. The wedding dinner was served at the Commercial. Hotel, Seaforth. The bride's table prettily decorated with pink streamers, candles, bouquets 'of sweetpeas and centered with a lovely three storey wedding cake, The bridegroom's gift to the groomsman was a leather hill fold and china brooches to the bridesmaid and matron of honor. All members of the immediate fami- lies were present with the exception of A/B Audrey Baker..' of the Royal Navy, London, England, and Bands- man Kenneth Kinnear R.C.N.V.R„ Halifax, N. S. For travelling the bride chose an Alice blue wool dress- maker suit with white accessories and corsage of red roses, The happy couple left amid showers of confetti and good wishes, .for a two week. trip to Montreal and Quebec cities. On their return they will reside in St. Catharines. ' BELL FAMILY REUNION The Bell fancily reunionwasheld in the Lion's Park, Seaforth, • with over 100 being present. Softball and sports were played throughout the afternoon. After supper the of-, ficers for next year were elected.' President, John MacLean; Secretary, Ree. Allen; Sports Comrnittee, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell, Mr. and Ml's. Clayton Watson and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Cooper. Table Committee, Mrs. Dave MacLean, Mrs. Andrew Houston, Mrs. Wilbur Dining, Mrs. W. L. Whyte. The reunion for next year will be held atthe home of Mr. and Mrs. John MacLean, Seaforth. Mr. George Bell, Seaforth was the oldest member present. Betty Anne Stephen, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. S:tephen, Elienville, being youngest and Mrs. George Green- wood coming the longest ,distance. COUNCIL APPROVES REBATE RESOLUTION The July meetin- g - of the Sea.£orth council was held on Monday evening; in the council chembers. Present: Mayor John J. Cluff, Reeve J. P. Daly, Councillors J. E. Keating, F. S. Sills, T, 'Hudson and R. G. Parke. Minutes of the regular and special meetings read and confirmed. Letters from soldiers re discs were read. Let - tors from Dept. of Planning and Dev element were read. Arrears of taxes were discussed and street oiling was discussed. A. resolution of the Goderich cotm- eil was endorsed in full and incorpor- ated in the minutes, on notion of Reeve Daly ani] Councillor Hudson: "That this Council petition the Meis- ter of FIighways to amend the High- way Improvement Ant so that coun- ties rebate to towns and villages 90 per emit. of highway rates paid by them to counties where no county road is maintained within said towns and villages: that we further petition the Minister to amend the Act to pro- vide for the payment to the county of subsidy of 60 per cent. of the above rebates; that we further petition the Minister of 'Highways to amend the highway Improvement Act to make it possible for the Department of High- ways to subsidize all towns and vill- ages to the extent of 60 per cent. of all road exiieeditures within the cor- poration including the purchase of road machinery." On motion of Councillors Keating and Sills, Nlontlay, August 6th will be Civic Holiday for the Town of Sea- tot•tli, The usual bylaw granting 10 -mill rebate on farm lands within the town limits was passed. The report of the finance committee was passed as follows: D. H. Wilson, salary, 577.24; R. Shinen, salary, 532.- 50; 32:60; J. A. Wilson, pension, 520; J. Car- rie, salary, 505.00; J. Cummings, sal- ary, etc., 5100; Thos. Storey, salary, 570.00; Bell Telephone Co., 55.41; Robt, Sell Engine & Thresher • Co., 57.88; C.N.R., 53.22; Economical Mut- ual Fire Ins. Co„ 5150.85; P.U,G :13,70, D. H. Wilson, r'e Ration Board 545; William Montgomery, 518.00. DR. ROGERS RETIRES AS DEPUTY MINISTER Retirement of Dr. G. F. Rogers ae Deputy Minister of Education and appointment of J. P. Cowles, regis- trar•, as his successor, was announced at Toronto. Mr. Cowles served as acting Deputy Minister during the recent illness of Dr, Rogers. C. A. Brown, secretary of the Teachers' and Inspectors' Super- annuation Fund in the department since 1930, replaces Mr. Cowles as registrar. Retirement of Dr. Rogers re- moves one of the most noted edu- cationists from active service in the; field of education. After conspicu- ous success as collegiate institute principal in Seaforth and in Lon- don, Dr. Rogers entered the Depart - anent of Education as high school inspector in 1918. lee later became Chief Inspector of Secondary Schools, Chief Director of Education and Deputy Minister. He gave vigor- ous leadership in all these positions. MRS. WM. D. HOAG The whole community regretted to he;tr of the sudden passing on Friday morning of Mrs, William D. Hoag, a resident of Seatorth for over fifty years, who enjoyed the kindly regard and respect of a wide circle of friends. The late Mrs. Hoag was born in Peel Township, Wellington Coun- ty, a daughter of Mr, and Mrs. James A. McLellan, who were descendants of United Empire Loyalists who settled in Nova Scotia, later coming to York County. Her early life was spent at Strathroy. In 1592 she married Mr, William D. Hoag, who predeceased her thirteen years. Following the mar- riage they came to Seaforth. She is survived by. a daughter Edith M.., and a son Percy W,; of the Lucicnow High School staff. She was a member of the Northside United Church which she attended faithfully until prevent- ed from doing so by failing health. Of a kind genial disposition, she was be- loved by all her neighbors and friends and °devoted her life to her home and family, The funeral took place on Monday, July h, from her late residence. The service was conducted by Rev, A, W_I Gardiner in the absence of her rain , ister Rev. Mr. Workman. During the service Mr. and Mrs. Janies A.' Stewart, accompanied on the piano, by Ernie Clark, sang one of her favor-, ite hymns, "Face to Face." The pall bearers were Dr. Harburn, Claire Reith, M. McKellar, Levi Makin, Gordon Muir, Robt. Joynt. Flower bearers, Dr. F. J. Burrows, Richard Box, Herald Lawrence, Albert C. Baker, Wm. Box.. PROPERTY CHANGE The property of Mrs. 161110 J. Mac- Kenzie, formerly of Egmondville and now of Toronto, situated on Centre St, 'Egmondville, ]las been sold] through tue office of E. C'. Chamber- iain to Mrs. Mary J. Smith of town, Prompt possession is being given. MARRIED AT TORONTO, MARKS -SIMS — Captain Robert Don- ald Marks' of Chilliwack, B.C., now stationed at the Salvation Army , Training College. Toronto, to Cap- tain Audrey Bernice Sims, of East Toronto, and Inst stationed at Sea-' In forth, Ontario, on June 26, 1945, at Riverdale, Toronto, by Lieut; Col- otel R. Hoggard, WOMEN'S INSTITUTE HOLD PICNIC About thirty-five members and friends of the Seaforth Women's Institute sat down to supper on the evening of July 6th, on the occasion of their annual picnie at the Lion's Park, A splendid program of sports followed, under the joint direction of Mrs, Jack McLean and Mrs. Gor- don MacDonald. The winners were as 8ollows: boys' 5 and under, Tom- my Barton and Billy Strong; girls 6 and under, Sally Nott, Betty Goudie; boys 6 to 8, Bruce Coleman, Tommy Barton, Billy Strong; girls 9 and under, Nancy Nett, Flora Brown; boys 9 to 12, Bobby Doig, Lorne Goudie; married men's race, Bob Archibald, Gordon Papple; married women's race, Mrs. Leonard Strong, Mrs. Paul Doig; ladies' 3 - logged race, Mr's, Charles Eyre and Mrs. G. Papple; men's 3 -legged race, Wyman Romphf and Gordon Mac- Donald; goat race, Gordon Papple, Gordon MacDonald; neck -tie race, Mrs. Eldon IKeir and Wyman Romphf: Mrs. E. Goudie and Gorclon Papple; shoe race, Mrs, G. Papple and Wyman Romphf; Mrs. Chas. Erre and Gordon Peppin; macaroni race, Mrs. Gordon Papple, Mao. Rob Archibald; throwing the rolling pin, Mrs. G. Papple, Mrs. E. Goudie; gumdrop race, Mrs. Chas. Eyre, Bob , rehibald; dropping the clothes pins, ladies: Mrs. Jas. Brown, men: Jim Brown. The picnic came to a close wit]^ the singing of God save the King. PENHALE - SNOWDEN - WESTLAKE REUNION The Peuhale - Snowden - Westlake families held their annual reunion on Saturday, June 30th, at Spring Bank Park with 52 members present. The Vice President, Mr. Edward Hobson, St. Thomas, *as in charge.. The offic- ers for 1946 are: President, Gladwin Westlake, Bayfield; Vice President, Milton Talbot, Bayfield; Sec, Treas., Mary Snowden, Zurich, Miss Minnie Hawkins, London, was the oldest lady and Mr. R. A. Penlrale, St. Tlronras, the oldest man, Anna Marie Johnson wa,s the youngest child pre- sent, Miss M. Hawkins was the holder of the lucky ticket. The sports were as follows; Girls, 2 and under, Anna .Johnson; girls 5 and under, ,Joyce Greer; girls 5 and ender, Elaine Grainger; boys 8 and under, Donald Masnica; girls 10 and under, Kathleen Talbot; boys 14 and. under, Donnie Talbot; young ladies' race, Grace Penhale, Exeter;, young men's •race, tie, Dome Talbot and George West- lake; women's race, M. Carruthers; slipper race, M. Snowden, The picnic next year is to be held at Grand Bend the last Saturday of .June. REBEKAH PiCNIC About 125 members and friends of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge aucl Fidel- ity Lodge sat down to sipper Wed- nesday evening, July 4, at the Lions Park, Or. Harburn read an address to Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Smith, and Mr. Jack Stevens presented then] with two boudoir lamps. Mr. Snaith made a fitting reply, after which God Save the King was sung. Sports were en- joyed the rest oil the evening, which resulted as follows: 6 years and under, Ken Thompson, Audrey God - kin; 6 to 8 years, Olean Godlcin, Bet- ty Goudie; boys 6 to 12 years, Garfield Baker, Lavern Godkin; girls 8 to 12 Years, Patsy Idawkins, Gloria Nott. Throwing the ball, 12 to 14 years, Phyllis Boyes, Jacqueline Habkirk; throwing the ball, boys 12-14, Bill Baker, Garfield Baker,Paper bag race, Mr. Andrew Moore. Throwing hall in pail, Mr. Gilman Coughlin, Gunn drop race, Phyllis Boyes, Jacic Boyes. Throwing orange, Mrs. Black, Miss Reid, Mrs. Montgomery. Novelty race, Mrs. Victor Lee. Nail driving contest, Phyllis Boyes, David Pryce. Graceful walking, Mrs. Homer IIunt. Kick the slipper, Mrs. Alex Boyes. Neck tie race, Mrs. H. Hunt and Mr. A. Moore. Spot race, Mr. Bev Beaton, Family race, Mr. Edwin Hawkins. Three leg- ged race, Mr. Bev Beaton and Mt'. E. Etewkins; Mr. H. Jackson and Mi'. B. Boyes. Husband and wife race, NIr, and Mrs. ROy McGonigle. Clothes pin l race, Phyllis Boyes, Jacqueline Hab-' kirk, Betty Goudie, Mrs. E. B. Gond-tee Patsy Hawkins and Libbie IHabitirk. T 7 T44 PROUDEST ((�; NAME i. �\ Both Eor:a7tch2ed. A bridal ette to dohonorto Iter hand. Pefectly The"Bouquet"for smart women, De- p endabie aHyl itrldotiuz stylish. 80 "Rosebud" earrings in sterling silver. Very smart. SA1/AUGE S The Pair $6O For that special someone choose this lovely en- semble. FREE INSURANCE TUCKERSMITH DRAIN IN NEED OF REPAIR Teckersmith Township Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Seth - ray, July 70, at 3 p.m. All members were present and Reeve Nicholson presided. The premium on road in- surance policy of 5106.25 was ordered paid to M. A. Reid, agent, as was the pre:Mime on the Treasurer's surety bond, 520. The Clerk was instructed to advertise for tenders for ten foot by forty foot culvert and for repair's to abutments of two bridges. Com- plaint was made to council that the Buchanan brain was in need of cepa] and the Cleric was instructed to re- quest Roy Patterson, Engineer, to re- port on same. Council decided to pay for weed entting on roadsides at presentation of an electrical table Lamp, a linen table cloth and num- erous miscellaneous articles with a purse of money was made by Wm. McMillan and Louis Morris. The bridegroom on behalf of his bride expressed their appreciation. A social evening followed, music for dancing being supplied by the Mc- Nichol orchestra, Cromarty. Lunch was served by a group of volun- tary assistants. Edward Tozier, Detroit, with Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes. Leonard Nagle, C.A. Provost Corps, Mrs. Nagle and son, Bobbie, t' London, with Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Nagle. LAC John Morris has returned hone after 18 months' service over- seas, and is on furlough with his mother, Mrs. Josephine Morris. Mr. and Mrs. John O'Reilly, Stratford, with Mr. and Mrs, James rate of 2c per rod frontage. Eclwat'd Boyes was employed to operate power grader for the town- ship at a rate of 50c an hour, his duties to commence when such power grader is delivered to the township. James A. Hay, Assessor, reported to calmed on the Assessors' Convention held in Niagara Falls, which proved to he both interesting and instructive. Accounts were passed as follows; Insurance premiums, $126.25; relief 510; ration board. 55; salaries. $1.20; stationery and postage, 513,94; roacle. 57544.54; Men Moe tion wrlollets 57.56. travelling expenses, 525. Council ad- journed to meet August 4th at 8 p.m. P. Chesney, Cleric PUPILS OF ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL OF MUSIC Pupils of St. Joseph's School of Music passed the June examination in connection with the Western Ont- ario Conservatory of Music. Introduct- ory rudiments, Patricia Meir (1st class tiomers); Josephine McIver (1st 'class honors); Mary Lou Sills (let class honors); Phyllis Boyce (1st � class honors). Grade 1, Theory and Advanced Ru- • diments, Mary Catherine Rowland (1st class honors); Lorraine Rowland (1st class honors). ' BURKE—McQUAID A wedding was solemnized at St,. Peter's Church, Toronto, when Miss Rose MCQaid, Reg,N., daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Joseph McQuaid, Seaforth, was united in marriage ' to Joseph Burke, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Burke, Staffa. Rev. Vincent C. Eckert, C.S,iB., St. Basil's Seminary, Toronto, cousin of the bridegroom, celebrated the nuptial mass. The bride wore a cream serge suit with white acces- sories and carried a miniature cas- cade of white swainsoua, white gar- denias, white Star of Bethlehem and bine forget-me-nots. The brides- maid, Miss Rita Fullarton, Toronto, was gowned in dusky pink crepe with flowered 'tat. Her flowers were roses, gladioli and yellow carnations. The best man was James Eckert, Toronto, cousin of the groom, Fol- lowing the wedding breakfast the bridal party motored to the home of the bride's parents, where a recep- tion was held and a buffet supper was served to a group of relatives and friends. After a brief honey- moon, Mr. and Mrs. Burke will re- side in Hibbert Township, Staffa. DUBLIN A miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Genevieve Atkinson, a bride' - elect of this week, was held at the home of Mr. and Mr.'s. Joseph At- kinson. An address of good wishes was read by 'Miss Angela O'Reilly and presentation was made of num- erous gifts of silver, china and linen. The guest • of honor, who graciously expressed her appreciation was as- sisted in opening the gifts by her sister, MI's. Janies Morris, Several games of bingo were played, a prize being awarded for each game. An interesting feature was a lucky chair contest, the prize-winner being Mrs. Joseph F. Melady. A sumptu- ous lunch was served by the hostess assisted by her daughters. Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes received a cablegram announcing the death of his mother, Mrs. Laura M. Ffoulkes in Bronyard, England, on July 2nd. A solemn Requiem Mass was offered at St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, on Monday morning. The celebrant was Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes, Deacon, Rev. F. J. O'Drowski; Sub -Deacon, Rev. T. P. Hussey, Seaforth; Master of Cer- emonies, Rev. S. J, McDonald, Clin- ton. Present in the sanctuary were: Very Rev. D. J, Egan, V. F. and Rev. W. T. Corcoran, Stratford; Rev E. E. Veitenheimer, Logan, and Rev. J. F. McConnell, M.M. Maryknoll, N. Y. A reception in honor of Mr, and Mrs, Joseph Burke, whose marriage took place at St. Peter's Church, Toronto, on June 23, was ]Held in H Fd ']t A O'Reilly. James O'Sullivan has returned home from St. Joseph's Hospital, Lonlori, Rev. Wm. Nigh, C.S.B, has re- turned- to Houston, Texas, after spending a month with Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh. Mrs. Joseph Moylan and daughter, Denise, Waterloo, with Mrs. P, O'- Sullivan. Pte. Leo Carlin, St. Thomas, with La hisrliparents, Mr. and Mrs. James n. Rei'. John F. McConnell, M. M', Marykeoll College, N.Y., with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D McConnell. Staff Sgt. John Nagle. It.C.E.M.E. Kinge:on, with Mrs, Nagle and Wil - Lam Dantzer. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nimiak and son, Jim, and daughter, Susan, De- troit, Mich., with Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Roney, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roney and Mrs. Teresa Redmond. Nursing Sister Loreen Looby, Camp Borden and Miss :111y Looby, Toronto, with their mother, Mrs. A. M. Looby. Miss Mary Fitzpatrick, Detroit, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fitzpatrick. I Mr. and Mrs. Blood and Miss Anne McAleer, Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ryan, 101iss Rhea Roney, Hamilton. with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roney. Sister M. Stephenie and Sister M. Petronelia "The Pines", •Chatham and Miss Dorothy Holland, Windsor, with Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Flynn and Mrs. Barbara Holland. Miss Mary Atkinson, Toronto, with her parents, Me. and Mrs. Jo- seph Atkinson. WINTHROP Miss Margaret liablcii'k is visiting it London. Red Cross and quilting in the school room of the church Tuesday, July 17. Mr. Roger McClure spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. George "Mc- Clure in London. Mrs. Grasby of Blyth with Mrs, Wm. Montgomery. Pte. Glen Smith of Hamilton with his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Montgomery. from Vanderhoof, 13.0., paper: ""Der. and Mrs. W. Smith of Prairie - dale have received word that their son Chief Gunner T. A. Smith, of the United States navy, has been honor- ably transferred from the War zone in the Pacific to the United States, for his long term of 17 years' active duty, all of which had been spent continu- ously o1 the high- seas. Mr, and Mrs. : Smith have four sone in the Serv- ices." Mr. W. Smitii.is a brother of Mr. Robert Smith of Seaforth, and ' Mrs. John McClure,. Winthrop, while Mrs. Smith is a sister' of Mr. George Love of Walton. Looby's all oi n ray nrgn . large crowd of neighbors and PROMOTED friends assembled to extend felicita- tions to the newly-weds. An address John Laudenbach of St. James' Sep of congratulations and good wishes arate School is promoted from Grade was read by George Coyne, and 7 to Grade 8.