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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1930-03-07, Page 1Seventy -First Year Whole Nurnber 824'1 SEAFORTH, Furaiyr, MARCH 7,1930. FROM THE DOMINION CAPITAL One of the interesting episodes at the 'opening of the parliamentay ses- sion was the appearance of the first .Canadian woman in the senate. It is Senator the: Hon. 'Mrs. Norman Wil- son, a millionairess in her own right, keen student of social questions, dyn- amic force in the National Federa- tion of Liberal Women. No woman has ever invaded the se- lect enclosure of the senate before and, to tell the truth, the innovation is not viewed kindly by all of the ven- erables of that somewhat effete chamber. Nevertheless, Senator Wil- son goes there in belated recognition of a constitutional right and is of- ficially welcome. Back in 1918 Canadian women were enfranchised. A militant band of suffragettes had sought the vote. The great body of women did not, but it was thrust upon them and they took what was available. Some ap- preciate the high privilege of this ful- ler citizenship, perhaps more view it with the apathy of indifference. In sequence to votes for women came the election to the house of commons of IVIiss Agnes MacPhail by the electoral district of South Grey. As her right to enter the house was never 'questioned, some women's or- ganizations began to ask why there could not be as well a woman senator. The government was not sure the constitution permitted it. They sent the case to the supreme court, which unanimously said there was no ques- tion about it. Women were not ele- gible persons for senators under the law of the constitution. The women were not abashed. They wanted the case appealed and it was appealed, tre government paying the whole - shot. And the appellants won out, the privy council in England decid- ing that women are eligible. The court could not see how women can be elected to and sit in the CCM - mons and under the same law be de- barred from the sister chamber of the senate. And, baring to this judg- ment, the government has seized the earliest occasion to name a woman a senator. ,she is not one who was any party to the agitation. She would shrink from anything like that but, being offered the great distinction, Mrs. Wilson has accepted. She will make good no doubt because she is a woman of tact and talent and intel- lectual charm, incidentally a fine and persuasive speaker. The government's action, it is learned, does not mean that the door is going to be swung open to a lot of women senators. An- other will be appointed in time. One is enough to vindicate the principle and to hold the fort till public opinion justifies a wider division of parlia- mentary responsibility. Debate on the Address. In parliament this week they have been having 'what is called the "de- bate on the address"—the curtain raiser of the session. The "address" is simply a resolution of somewhat superfluous thanks to the governor general for opening parliament, which is one of his distinct duties. But it serves the wider purpose of permit- ting members to academically discuss almost everything under the sun and, sometimes, they do it. Conservatives have set up a sort of wailing wall to which they have gone with lamentations about conditions in the eountry, unemployment, sleek - sued business, the wheat marketing situation and other topics. They call for a new government., They sire prepared to take on the job. The government side say that things are amt bad, that, if there is a degree of .depression it is world wide, that the fundimentals are sound and that, with its great, untouched resources, Canada cannot but progress even if these were attempts to hold her back. As to a tariff policy of protection ade- quately high, which Consenvatives ad- vocate, the Liberals and the Progres- gives both point to the States as il- lustrating the fact, even in a country with an altitudinous tariff, unemploy- ment exists to a relatively greater de- gree than in Canada. This is a cross section of the talk we will be hearing all the session. It promises to be 'a long and contro- versial affair that will last until July. What will follow no one really knows. The Conservatives expect disolu- tion and a general election. Some of the Liberals also look for it and some 110 not. If there was a certainty of national business booming next year there would be no election until then. If the trend is to be downward, then dissolution this year would be better for the government. Any ministry enormously benefits politically be prosperity and suffers relatively in times of recession, though it is not more responsible for the one condi- tioe than for the other. The government has not decided and will not for a good while yet. Ah element of embarrassment lies in the situation. On one hand is the force of tradition that calls for an election every four years though the elected term is for flve. On - the other is the fact that, psychologically, the conditions might more likely benefit the opposition this year than the government. The session may very well develop conditions' either necessitating or making desirable an appeal to the country, but it is yet too early to forecast The imperial conference to be held in London at the end of ,Septeinber and which the Premier must attend, may eXclude the possibility of dissoletiMa 'unless it be inordinately early. Quiet on Ram Running. Nothing is •said in the outline of government legislation shalt border ruin running. Tis does not mean that before committing itself, the goverh- pent is going to consult its folloW- ers. If there is to be any prohibition of such exports, the legislation, af- fecting as it would the national rev- enues, must emanate from the gov- ernment But they can "try it on the dog, first. A private member can bring in a resolution expressing the opinion that such a policy ought to be initiated. If it carry, then the gov- ernment can bring in the legislation that is required. If it be defeated, or if there is an almost equal division of opinion, the government can say that parliament does not relish any such departure. Coucelvably, this may be the plan to be followed in preference to presenting a govern- ment bill and applying the party whip to refractory elements on that side of the house, who along with most of the 'Conservatives, privately view the, prospect with repugnance whatever they might be constrained to do for party expedience. FARMER'S MEETING SPECIAL WEED, SEED AND FERTILIZER MEETING FOR FARMERS OF SEAFORTH DISTRICT A meeting dealing with weeds, seed and fertilizers will be held in the Town Hall, Seaforth, Saturday after- noon, March 8th, at 2.00 p.m. The weed menace is one of the most -serious problems facing the farmer to -day. The Weed Act now in effect in the Province was made necessary due to the increased num- ber 'of weeds and the 'widespread loss they were causing. Through these meetings we hope to make every one more familiar with the clauses of the Act and to point out the necessity of united action on the part of every farmer. This goes hand in hand with better seed grain and modern seed cleaning practiees. The subject of commercial fertilizers concerns almost every fanner, but there are many points in -the selection of fertilizers which are not well understood. Many high analysis, high priced fertilizers may not return any greater profit than one of lower price. We must know what a fertilizer contains, what each crop needs, the nature of the fertilizer requirements for different soil types. These with other factors are essential before we can be sure that the right kind of fertilizer is be - rig sown. Three subjects weeds, seed and feet- lizers will be discussed in detail and will be under the direction of the On- tario Department of Agriculture, Clin- ton, assisted by Mr. C. E. Toole, New- market. Keep this meeting in mind and plan to attend. THE UNITED CHURCH—HURON PRESBYTERY—LONDON CONFERENCE Statistical Report for the Year 1929 Pastoral charges, 39. Preaching places, 75. Members of Session, 442, a de- crease of 5. Stewards, 583, a decrease of 5. Other members of Board, 284, an increase of 4. Number of families, 5,207, an in- crease of 35. Persons besides families, 434, an increase of 26. Total under Pastoral Care, 19,230, n increase of 36. • Baptims, infant, 318, an increase. of 14. Baptisms, adult, 38, an increase of 15. Marriages, 159,ean increase of 1. Burials, 339, an increase of 6. Membership (1928), 12,801, an in- ee_ase of 151. Received on Profession of Faith, 273, a decrease of 107. Received by certificate, 264, a de- crease of 54. Removed by death, 187, a decrease of 9. Removed by certificate, etc., 459, an increase of 108. Resident members (1929), 11,860, a decrease of 151. Non-resident members (1929), 832, an increase of 78. Total membership, (1929), 12,692, a decrease of 73. Number of Sunday Schools 75, a decrease of 1. Membership schools, 8,967; an in- crease of 193. Number of Young Peoples' Socie- ties, 66, an increase of 4. Membership Young People& So- cieties, 1,852, an increase of 82. Number of W. M. S., 100, an in- crease of 9. 'Membership W. 1W. S., 3,200, an in- erease of 350. Number of Ladies' Aid, etc., 52, an increase of 3. Membership of Ladies' Aid, 1,619, a decrease of 1-23. Mlembership of Men's Organiza- tions, 61, an increase of 18. Value of church buildiugs, $1,088,- 900, a decrease of $4,300. Value of Manses, Parsonages, Ete., $144,350, a decrease of $1,500. Furniture in Manses, etc., $16,296, an increase of $1,135. Other property, $12,570, a de- crease of $790. Total value of church property, $1,262,115, a decrease of $5,455. Total debt on church property, $29,911, an increase of $8,481. 'Total insurance, $748,575, an in- crease of $20,300. Number weekly envelopes (Current) 4,529. aVumber weekly onzelopes (M. & M.), 3,088.' Every person canvass (current), 52, an increase of 9, Every portion canvass (I. & M.), 58, an increase of 6. M. & 14. Coramittees, 66, an increase „ „,,,,Seeeteaseassie,e of 7. Raised for local purposes, $102,937, an increase of $14,883. Salaries paid nainisters, $74,550, an increase of $551. M. & ,111. fund, $48,223, a decrease of $978. WILS, $19,133, a decrease of 216. Conference and Presbytery Fund, $1,004, an increase of $44. Other purposes (hospitals, etc.,), $4,264; an increase of $1,361. Grand total, $250,111, an increase of $16,745. 'Raised by Sunday Schools, $14,596, an increase of $396. Raised by Young Peoples' Socie- ties, $5,102, a decrease of $45. Raised by Men's Organizations, $50, an increase of $21. Raised by Ladies' Aid, etc., $18,515, an increase of $1,132.—James Scobie, Chairman; A. E. Doan, 1Seeretary. LEGION MASQUERADE Tickets twill go on sale at ten o'clock Saturday morning at Keating's Drug Store, Seaforth: double ticket, $2.00; single tickets; Ladies—$1.00; Gentlemen --$1.25; an extra charge of twenty-five cents will be made at the door to each ticket -holder not in cos- tume. Out-of-town requests for tick- ets, accompanied by remittance, may be mailed in and will be honoured in the order received. To prevent over- crowding, a definite limit has been placed on the number of tiekets to be sold. (Legion members will get their tickets at the regular monthly meet- ing, Thursday, March 13th). A six -piece orchestra, one of the best in Western Ontario, and featur- ing William C. Fisher, violinist and leader, is being brought from Lon- don. Costume prizes will be as fol- lows: Lady's 'Character; gentleman's character; lady's comic; gentleman's comic; best hard times, lady or gentleman. No tickets will be sold at the door. S. W. Archibald, Dr. J. A. Munn, President. Secretary. BAYFIELD Breezes.2--W. Parker returned from Sarnia last Friday, where he visited his sister, Mrs. H. King, for a few days.—Mr. and Mrs. -Roy Smith and daughter, Ella, of London, were the guests of ilia and Mrs. Don Murray over the week end.—Harry Baker is home from London for a short visit. —Sid Castle, Manager of the Eaton store at Niagara Falls, came home Saturday night to see his mother, who is quite ill. Successful Concert and Play.—The concert and play under the auspices of Trinity Church Junior Guild on Monday evening, was very well at- tended and proved in the opinion of many the best that has been held, in the hall for a long time. The pro- gramme opened with a piano duet by Jean Woods and Floy Edwards; next was a eery pretty Indian scene in which eight girls took part, Thelma, Clara and Nora Parker, Maud Parker, Jean Dunn, Louise McLeod, Doris Featherstone and Emma Sturgeon. In Indian costumes .they were seated a- round a fire under a teepee, sang an Indian lullaby, then while slumbering Indian Princess (Mrs. Paull) sang sweetly, "By the Waters if Minnetonka" and "Indian Dawn," followed by the Indian pow -wow drill; an excellent reading by Jean Woods, "Levinsky at the Wedding," and for an encore, "A Scotch Sermon"; a beau- tifully rendered solo by Lucy Woods, "My Rosary For You," and encore, "I Heard You Pass By," with violin obligate by Arthur Peck; Floy Ed- wards piano; Charley and Maud Par- ker, beautifully costumed, performed the French Minuet very gracefuly; child'e songs by Jean Woods, "Wee Little Star" and "six Little Foxes"; violin solos, well rendered by Arthur Peck. An interesting item was the Eskimo and Eskimiss by Mrs. Paul and Jean Woods. The accompanists were Mrs. Paull and Floy Edwards; chairman, Mr. Paull. The play, "Kid- napping Betty," was most amusing. The scene is laid in the living room of the Fielding home. There were many amusing incidents from the de- termination of Betty Meadows, the school teacher, to board- at the Field- ing home, and the equal determination of her father and Dan Fielding that she shall not board there. The pretty little teacher finally wins oulesind so captivates Dan that he married her. The various characters were well tak- en by Arthur Peck, Leslie Elliott, Bill Parker, Annie McLeod, -Susie Weet- lake, Ella McKay and Lucy Woods, ' BRUCEFIELD Notes.—Mrs. Durham and son, of Rockfort, Alberta, formerly Miss Ermia Deihl, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. Forrest this week.—Mrs. A. T. Scott and Mrs. D. Rouatt spent the week end visiting friends in Lon- don. — Miss ;Helen Tough visited friends on the Bronson Line, Stanley, last week. -4A farewell meetink was held in the 'Oeldiellows Hall Tuesday evening, February 25th, in honor of one of their members, in the person of Mr. Peter 'Moffat, who left for Port Arthur last week, where he has se- cured a position as school teacher.— The World's Day a Prayer will be observed in the school room of the United Church on Friday, March 7th, at 2.80. An. invitation is extended to all the women of the congregation to bepresent.—Last Sunday evening over eighty slides were shown, picturing HOUSE, is the t' You101never regret it. N. CLUFf 8c SONS village life in India, which was both interesting and instructive.—Bev. W. A. Bremner will conduct a question drawer next Sunday evening. Y. P. S. --A very pleasant evening was spent in the basement of the Brucefield United Church on Monday, March 3rd, when Egmondville Young Peoples' Society visited the Brucefield Society. The meeting was opened by Dave McIntosh and Dorothy Broad - foot led in prayer followed by hymn 109, after which Vera Crozier, vice- president of Egmondville Young Peo- ples' Society, took the chair and con- ducted the programme fore the eve- ning. Mr. George Cole -man gave a splendid talk on "The Living Waters." This was followed by piano and saxa- phone duets by Violet and Bob Tyn- dall; a comic song, by Harold Jack- son; a reading by Margaret Forrest; "The White Sox Ball Game," a piano duet by Misses Jessie and Margaret Smith; a reading by Jean Smith, "Bridget's Soliloquy," a solo by Mrs. Hugh •Chesney; a vocal duet by Har- old and Ethel Jackson; a reading by Grace Coleman, "The Lips that Touch Liquor hall Never Touch Mine." The concluding number was a solo by Miss Ethel Jackson. Then Mr. James McIntosh, president of Brucefield Y.P.S., took the chair and conducted a social half hour by Bruce - field Y.P.S. While they were par- taking of a very dainty and appetiz- ing lunch a paper was read. The meeting was closed by everyone join- ing hands and singing "Auld Lang Syne." CONSTANCE Ladies' Aid.--iThe Laceiese Aid held their monthly meeting in the base- ment of the church on Thursday last, when, they quilted two quilts and held a short meeting. The meeting open- ed with the president, Mrs, E. Adams, in the chair. After singing the hymn, "Search Me, Oh God and Know My Heart," prayer was offered by Mrs. Charles McGregor, Mrs. Snell and Mrs. And. Rogerson, followed by the Lo'rd's Prayer in unison. The secre- tary's report was read and adopted. The treasurer's report was also read and adopted. After the business was disposed of Mr. R. Rogerson read a splendid paper on "The Touch of Jesus." The meeting closed with the hymn, "I Need Thee Every Hour" and prayer by Mrs. Lindsay. Lunch was served. Notes. --Mr. Leo Stephenson at- tended a conventon on Tuesday of this week, held in London, on egg grading. Speakers were present from various points in the Dominion.—Mrs. James Medd spent the week end in Exeter with Mr. and Mrs. John Medd. —Mrs. B. B. Stephenson visited her cousin, Miss Ada Andrew, in Exeter, on Sunday last.—.Mrs. Roy Lawson and daughter, Marian, went to Chat- ham on Thursday last to visit Mr. Lawson's sister, Mrs. J. Bueby.—.Mrs. Leo (Stephenson motored to London on Thursday of this week with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Logan, of Blyth.— Mrs. Wm. Britton held a Quilting this week, when a number of the ladies were present. (From Another Correspondent) Notes. — Me. Bert H'oggarth has been on the sick list. We wish him a speedy recovery.—Messrs. Ben and Andrew Snell have returned home af- ter attending the funeral of their sis- ter.—Miss Emma Jamieson, Mr. Will Jamieson,. and son, Clifford, of Kit- chener, spent Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jamieson's.—Miss Elle Arm- strong has returned home after spend ing a couple of weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Watson, of Meltillop. Mrs. Dave `Watson was badly scalded with hot soup, but we are glad to say that she is better again. --There was a large crowd at Kinburn last Friday night, and all report a good time.— Mr. Walter Wilson has rented his farm to 'Mr. Oliver Anderson for five years. ZURICH Notes.—Mr, C. Schrag, who has supplied the residents of Zurich with milk and cream for same years, has sold the business and outfit to Mr. Norman ,Gascho, who takes it over on March 17th. Mr. Gascho will obtain the milk from farmers under contract. Mr. 'Soltrag intends holding an auction sale in a few weeks and will dispose of his dairy herd.—Mr..A. G. Edighof- fer has sold his property and his barber business to Mr. Herb. Krueger, of the 14th concession, Hay, who will take possession on April lst. Mr. Edigheffer will assist Mr. Krueger for a few months.—Mr. H. Rose • is making preparations to erect a ser- vice station on the premises wheyt fire destroyed his public garage some months ago. He is also having a large gasoline storage tank installed on a vacant lot west of the school grounds, and will supply dealers and farmers with gasoline during Ole and Mrs: John Hartman, of ;Seaforth, were v.sitors in the 'vil- lage on Saturday.—Mr. and Mrs. P. Knopf, of Kitchener, visited relatiares here over the week en51.--41.r. and Mrs. C. L. Smith visited relatives in ,Tin - don on Saturday.—Rev. E. Tuerkheim attended a banquet at the Royal York et Toronto, on Thursday of this week. The 'principal sneaker was Hon. W. D. Euler, minister of National Rev- enue.. --Mr. Garnet Walper, who has spent a few weeks at his home here, left for Chatham on Tuesday.—Mrs. C. Ayotte, who spent several months with relatives in Detroit, has return- ed to her home here.—The concert given in the Town Hall last Friday evening was well attended. The com- edy, "His Uncle's Niece," was given by a number of young people, mem- bers of the local Luther League.— A euchre and a dance was held in the town hall on Monday evening. A large crowd was present—Mr. and Mrs. 0. Klopp, 14th concession, en- tertained about fifty of their friends to a social evening on Monday last.— Mr. N. Siemon, the new local Massey Harris agent, has moved to Zurich and occupies Mr. P. Kropf's house on Edward Street. STANLEY Notes.—Me. and Mrs. Ed. Boyce, of Brucefield, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Stephenson ov- er the week end.—Mrs. Alice Arm- strong, of Pilot Mound, Manitoba, who has been visiting friends in Michigan, has returned to Stanley and will sp-rd acme time with her rela- tives here, before returning to lier home in Manitoba.—Mr. ani Mrs. Len Talbot, of le yfield, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dow- son.—Mr. and Mrs. Manley Jinks vis- ited with the latter's parents, Mr. and 'MTS. James McClinchey. — Miss Smiley, of Hensel', commenced du- ties this week as teacher of School Section No. 5, 'Stanley, School Report—The following is the report of School Section No. 5, Stanley, for January and February, 1930: Sr. IV—Edith Merner 91% Campbell !McKinley 81, Russel Hay- ter 70. 'Sr. III—Margaret Lamont 91, Allen Armstrong 69. Jr, III—Isa- bel Robinson 93, Dorothy Armstrong 92, Elva McClinchey 90, Hazel Hayter 87. II.—Lolus McClinchey 90, John McClinchey 88. ,Sr. I—Mary Mc- Clinchey 80. Jr!. I — Elmore Mc- Clinchey, Emma MeClinehey, Jean McClinchey, George McClinchey. Peimer—Clifford McCiinchey.—A. E. Gonsitt, Teacher. WINTHROP Notes.—Mr. and Mrs. Foster Ben- nett, Huron Road, and Mr. Tim Eaton of Seaforth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Eaton.—Miss May - belle Rands, of Seaforth, is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Trewartha.---Mrs. Nelson Govenlock spent the week end with friends in Stratford,—Mr. and MTS. Samuel Pethick entertained a number of their friends to a real night's fun last Fri- day eveping. A good time was re- ported by and Mrs. Melvin Clarke and children, Betty and Ernie, spent Sunday with friends in Varna. —Miss Vera Heist, of Bayfield, spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. John Haist—Mr. Thomas Pethick, Arthur and Ada Pethick, of London, spent the week end with relatives in the village.—Mrs. Huley and Mrs. Hutchings, of Lethbridge, Alta., are visiting their father, Mrs. George Mc- Spadden, who is recovering after having an operation for the removal of his eye.—We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Percy Little's mother, Mrs. Davidson, of Seaforth, is still serious- ly ill.—Don't forget the play, "Want- ed, A Wife," to be presented by our Young People in Cavan Church this Friday evening. ELIMVILLE Notes.—Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Steph- en, Mrs. Thomas Bell and Mx. Harold Bell motored to Detroit last Sunday to visit Mr. Wellington Bell, who has been confined to a hospital there for five weeks, suffering from blood pois- oning. His friends will be glad to hear that he has improved slightly, although still in a serious condition. —Mr. Silas Johns is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Pyhus, at Chis- elhurst—Mr. Enos Herdman has se- cured a position with the Mutual Life Insurance Co. with headquarters in Toronto. He has been home on a visit but will return in a few days. TUCKERSMITH Announcement.—Mr. and Mrs. Dav- id Reid, Blyth, Ont., announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Isabel, to Mr. William Rogerson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rogerson, of Tucker - smith, the marriage to take place shortly. School Report.—The following is the sohool report for School Section No. 10, Tuekersmith, for the month of February: Sr. IV—Sidney Taylor 86, Arthur Varley 81, Agnes Fair- bairn 74, Loreen Martin 70, Nelson Riley 64.' Jr.' IV—William McLean 69. Sr. HI—Gertrude Martin 89, Mervyn Hodgert 78, Robert Reid 58, Laura Tremeer (absent). Jr. III— Margaret Taylor 76, Verna McLean 73, Elsie Reid 58. II—Myrtle Tay- lor 85, George Varley 79, Gordon Hodgert 79, Number on roll 16; av- erage attendance, 14.85.—Rena Cald- well, Teacher. School Report—The following is the school report for School Section No. 9, Tuckersmith, for the month of January and February: Bailors '?610, Pass 60%. Class 82. Sr. Pre-Wrgeret 0*, 'esT116 s 72, tcctQr will MRittre°7Ce0r,itteslrIne4n4YeMM4594:jarrY6"-,,11I'671::Cr 1 gy hone. We wish you: 0 pArlaYinow111,,diKePn1711alie:teir j4Gae2GreDaieklIrjrunlyanrga.el:fal4?—f Hodgert. 62, *Anna Lave Ole *eleenee," Makers and Friends." iuie **Russell Hodgert 4a, '4$145/1' Primer—Helen Houston, hose re tuoi;spz,,,,the Olp ed with an asterisk missed eitarnina ponliwy! OP\ S attendance for January, 19.95; aver- ,T4eple 57,.Albert : tions. Number on roll, 24 average; 7,7%, . sisfary Downey Krausko ,70, age attendance for February, 18.65.: Clarence Ryan 49. • C,144 '*: N.0. —Margaret5TuekerEsm. Gittiii,efveer, the months 4s a - Barbera Carlln 71 WilllqmPlanagam 171 the school report of School Section 0,iiouric7k Richard Walsh "v School Report—The following, is 66, midi,,„„q dAd/ L�retta Ola—'renee 0.1Reillv 60, VarY .'...:. ey 63, January and February-: Sr. IV—Jes7; Mass III, Jr.—Cecelia Krauskopf ialsh 59. ale Wallace 78%, Margaret Leyburne ' Gerald Burns 59, Dorothy Nolan riE71de,knalelavm.ricoDinsio.n.WhaIlIdIlLGa7c3e,av6Hai% roGe7dmilaRrglideelelP477:5; li_jele:aern: GifIrianti6:57M'ar460,%077 ;Walsh 41, Joseph Burns 40. ' eS; 1 - Harold Chesney 70, Jean McDonald : kopf 67, Denis Nolan 6,44 Joseph,, y '52. Class I—Ilitp, 1*91x •85, 62. Jr. III—Edith Wallace 78, Ar- lie 64, Thomas Flanagan 60."... ASAP thur Leyburne 75, Robert Patrick 63epownee ; Leo Carlin 79, Lorne Flana0ere dDeonreHthayneGyem87Arn11 59,01d EthelArcmibCaltidesnney. rimer - 58. -II—Grace Wallace 78. I -----War- I Larne Burns 50, John Welela 40. . Mary Krauskopf. Joseph r. Primer—John Oldfield, Hazel Mc- ; Flanagan, Mary Nolan, Leo Ryan,. Naughton, Gordon McDonald. Nuni- ber on roll, 20; average attendance, January 19.45, February 18.5.—Alice M. Archibald, Teacher. Notes.—Miss Etta Bell, of London, spent the week end with her parents, 11W,r, and Mrs. And. Bell.—,Mr. and Mrs. W. Caldwell delightfully enter- tained a few friends on Monday eve- nings—Mrs. N. McCully visited dur- ing the week with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stewart before accepting a profitable position in ISeaforth—Mr. W. M. Doig spent the week end at his home here. —Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Forsythe enter- tained very pleasantly a number of friends on Monday evening. — Mies Lillian Richardson returned home from a two weeks' visit to Clinton and Godeeich.—Mrs. T. J. Richardson was called to Goderich on Tuesday on ac- count of the illness of her aunt The Jolly Ten. --The Jolly Ten of the Mill Road held their weekly quilt- ing at the home of Mrs. Alex. Wright on Tuesday afternoon, _March 4th. Various discussions took place on young people's work, early marriages, etc. The Messes Greta Broadfoot, Lillian Richardson and Mrs. Gordon Richardson entertained with vocal and instrumental musie. After the quilt was finished various games were play- ed. Several visitors were present, Mrs. Sam Carter. of Brussels; Mrs. James Henderson, of Seaforth, and Miss McNaughton. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess and all hoped she would soon have another quilt to do. Council Minutes.—The council met on Saturday, March lse. at 3 o'clock p.m., in the Town Hall, Seaforth. Archibald -McKay: That the minutes of the meetings be published in local paper, but not the items of the Road Superintendent. Brown -McKay: The bill from the Victoria Hospital, Lon- don, for $424.50 for patient, Betty Howard, be forwarded to the County Clerk. Archibald -Johns: That as the Bell Telephone Company has given notice that the present agreement terminates in June, the Telephone 76. Jr. HI—Vera Duffy 78, Helen El - Commission be authorized to consult liott 75, Glen Pryce 68. Sr. II (Pro - the Bell Company in regard to a new recited to Jr. III)—Leslie Pryce 78, agreement. Johns -McKay: That By- Gerald O'Hara 68, Rita Duffy 64. Jr. law No. 142, to provide for expendi- ture on roads of the township, be passed and copies forwarded to the Highway Department. Archibald - Brown: That the auditors' report be accepted and 200 copies printed for distribution. Brown -McKay: That William Berry be appointed Weed In- spector for the London Road Survey, and James Cameron, Weed Inspector for the Huron Read Survey, each at a salary of•35 cents an hour for time actually employed. McKay -Johns : That the Collector be given extension of time until next meeting for col- lecting balanceepf taxes. Accounts to the amount of $344.06 for telephone and $300.03 for township were pass- ed. The council adjourned to meet on Saturday, March 291h, at 3 p.m.— D, F. McGregor, Clerk. Primer—Doris Flanagan, Leo nell, Helen Maloney. Number'en r011 36; average, attendance, 82.—Mary E. O'Rourke, Teacher. School .Report. --The following is the report of School Section No. McKillop, for the months of January and February: Sr. IV — Catherine Lane 73%, William Nigh 69, Mabel Nigh 67. Jr. IV—Adelaide Murray 78, Frances Fortune 77. Doreen Nigh 68. Sr. II --Ambrose Nigh 88, Jack Fortune 85. Jr. II—Margaret Mur- ray 84, Florence Murray 83, Robert Devereux 81, Aileen Murray 79. I. -- Peter Nigh 87, Frank Devereux 86, Joseph Ryan 81, Lawrence Murray 77. Primer—James Nash 85, Sylves- ter Ryan 85, Madeline Fortune 84, Anna Krauskopf (good work). — T. Carpenter, Teacher. School Report.—The following ia the report of School Section No. McKillop, for January and February. Those marked with an asterisk have missed one or more examinations. Sr. IV—Barbara Eberhart 79%, Ruth Gordon 78, Linnes Krogman 7.5,41ex. Kerr 68, Lloyd Yantzie 58, Peter Wat- son 58, David Shannon 56, Archie Smith 32. Jr. IV --Olive Eberhart 73. III—Hervey Lamont 57, Scott Kerr 58. Sr. II—Boss Gordon 74, *George McClure 63, Arthur Henderson 62.5, Hector Lamont 59, Mildred Hender- son 47. I—Alma Lawrence 66, Prim- er—Lois Henderson Good. Number on roll, 18; average attendance, 16.3. Wheatley, Teacher. School Report—The following is the report of School Section 'No. 6, McKillop, for January and February.. Those marked with an asterisk were absent for one or more examinations. Sr. IV—Muriel Finnegan 88%, Esther Duffy 81. Evelyn Sperling 78, Brenton Godkin 77. Jr. IV—Gordon Elliott 78, Reggie Pryce 75, Iola Beurmann 73, *Norine Little 65, Orval Beur- mann 63. Sr. HI—Alma Finnegan 86, Maudie 'Sperling 80, Evelyn Hoegy McKILLOP Address and Presentation.—A very happy time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Nichol, Gravel Road, on Friday evening last, when a number of neighbors and friends gathered to spend a social evening with them before their removal from the farm where they have resided for seiveral years. Mr, and Mrs. Nichol intend leaving the Rising farm and returning to their old home near Kippen. During the evening they were presented with two handsome chairs, accompanied by the following address: "To Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Nichol. Dear Friends,: As the hour of your departure from McKillop draws near, it is the desire of the Merry Maker' Club, of which you have been an esteemed member for some years, and your friends and neighbors, assem,bled, here to express to you our sincere regret at your de- cision to leave us. During your resi dente here, you have always lent a willing hand to those in need, Your cheerful disposition has helped much to smooth out the rough path of our lives. Your sterling honesty is an inspiration to us all. In all your financial dealings you have shown a consideration for others combined with business ability that brought well -merited success. Your home has always been open with a kindly wel- corne to us all. To you, Mrs. Nichol, we are indebted for many happy hours spent together. You were un- sparing in kindness and cordiality to all who came to your home, which al - way radiated hospitality and cheer- fulness. As a slight expression Of the esteem in which you are held in this community, we ask you to accept these chairs, not for their intrinsic value, but as a remembrance from II—Everett Beurmann, Marie Efoegy, Hazel Snarling, Mary Pryce and Beat- rice Pryce (equal). Primer --- 'Wil- bur Hoegy, Gordon Beurmann, Aud- rey Beurmann, Bob Duffy, Billy Lit- tle, Alvin Beurmann. Number on roll, 29; aiverage attendance, 28i— Anona Dale, Teacher. Death of an Old Resident. — The death occurred in the Scott Memorial Hospital, 'Seaforth, on Friday of last week of one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of this township, in the person of Mr. John Flannery. Mr. Flannery was taken ill the first of last week, and on Wednesday was taken to the hospital, where he passed away two days later. Born in Tipperary, Ireland, 84 years ago, the deceased came to Canada when a boy of nine years, the family first settling at St. Marys, where he resided until his 17th year when he. moved to Lot 34, Concession 14, Mc- Killop, where he had resided continu- ously •for the past 67 years. Forty- four years ago Mr. Flannery was united in marriage to Miss Johanna Kennelly, who passed away four. years later, but he is survived by a family of sae sons and one daugh- ter, Francis, of Winnipeg; Leo, at Belle River, Ont.; David, in Los An- geles, California, and Mrs. James Nash, of 'McKillop. Mr. Flannery was a devout Catholic and for many years had been a mem-ber of St. AM- brose Church, Brussels. Tbe funeral was held on Saturday morning from the home of his son-in-law, Mr, Jas. Nash, to St. James' Church, Seaforthr after which interment *as made in St. James' cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. James Ryan, Herbert. Manning, John 'Rowlatid, Wm. Flan- nery, John Nelsen and Terrance Flan- nery. Duff's Church W. M. S.—The Febru- ary meeting of Duff's Church Women's Missionary Society, was held at the home of Mrs. Angus More rece-ntly. Twenty-one ladies 'were present. The time was spent in quilthig and sew- ing. 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