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The Huron Expositor, 1931-01-02, Page 1Beventy-First Year } Whole Number 8290 SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1931. xplisittor. • We Wish Many AVeryHa�pY�ew .,- 414064eNFAAAVON460§24414460N1A44&0*AlurroNs4400***041vgwatprov,.4 ,. AN ANCIENT PLOUGH AN OLD PLOUGH WITH AN INTERESTING HISTORY As a result of a tavern wager between rival plough makers in Scotland, John Doig won the plough in a competition, and it now !belongs to W. M. MacLaren Doig, whose farm is near Seaforth, Ont. (Republished from The Farmer's Advocate) The plough, the fundamental imple- but his parents at first refused to let ment of agriculture, has always been him go, fearing that it would end up held in high esteem, in both ancient in a drunken row. They were finally and modern times, and has been im- persuaded to allow John to try con- mortalized in song and story by poets, elusions with Grey's veteran plough - philosophers and authors from the man, who had been a t ictor at many days of Tubal Cain down through the ploughing matches in different parts ages to the present. of Scotland. The day, hour and place The plough illustrated on this page were set and an immense crowd gath- was made by hand in Stirling, Scot,- erect to see the match. The two rival land, in 1811, near where the Battle ploughmen stripped their coats and of Bannockburn was fought, by a cele- went at it, but they had not gone man! brated ploughmaker named Ferguson. rounds when it was easily sewn that It was brought to Lachute, Quebec, in young John Doig, as by that name 1836 by the Doig family when they he was then known, was far mare came from Scotland. The plough re- than a match for his more experienc- mained these until two years ago ed rival, and at the finish Grey ad - when its present owner, W. M. Doig, mitted that his plough and ploughman brought it to his farm near Seaforth, had been badly beaten. Ferguson was Ontario, and the picture represents overjoyed at the result and immedi- him, the plough and his team of ately presented his ploughman with Pereheron mares. the plough and the twenty pounds. This plough was won in a corrtest The second owner of this plough by its present owner's grandsire, John was also John Doig, son of the plough - Doig, when he was but eighteen years man who won it and who also dis- of age. Ferguson and a man named tinguished himself as a ploughman in Grey were rival makers of hand -made Scotland, Quebec Province and On - iron ploughs, and one evening they tario, and father of its present own - met in a public house or tavern and er, W. MacLaren Doig, a lawyer in after partaking of some liquid re- Port Huron, who also Awns and oper- freshment of S,cotlarei's mountain ates a farm near Seaforth in Huron dew, they got into a heated argu- County. Ontario. Mr. Doig still con- ment about the merits of their re- siders himself an expert plo•ighman spective ploughs. Finally Grey chat- and had it not been for illness at the lenged Ferguson to a contest for ten time he would have been ,T com- pound a side, each man to chose his petitor in the high -cut class at the own ploughman. Ferguson selected recent Provincial Mateh near Strat- young John Doig to hold his ;slough, ford. CONSTANCE Miss Gwendolyn Snowden ha; been engaged to teach at S. S. No. 2, Mc- Killop, in the place of Mr. Foster Fowler, who has gone to Kitchener. Miss Verna Adams, of Welland spent the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miller Adams. BAYFIELD Get in early to the Clean -Up Sale of Wall Paper at Graves' Wald Paper Store, Seaforhh, School Concert.—A Christmas party for the pupils of the Bayfield public school was held at the school on Fri- day afternoon, December 19th, and was much enjoyed by them and sev- eral younger members of the families of the various pupils. (Recitations, Christmas carols and a dial' gue by Eva Sturgeon, Emma and Berthena Sturgeon, Isabel Osmond and Fred- die Sturgeon were much enjoyed, fol- lowed by a distribution of sanitary cups, donated by the teachers, Miss A. Woods and Mr. 0. Kalbfleisch, to each pupil in their respective rooma. Cookies donated .by the pupils them- selves and candies and nuts by Doris Featherston, one of the pupils, 'were handed around to tho children in the interval preceeding the distribution of gifts from the Christmas tree. The party concluded with the sing- ing of "0 Canada" and "God Save the King." Mrs. G, W. Woods and Miss Anna Woods are spending Christmas holi- days with Rev. and Mrs. Crosby Bol- ton Landing, N.Y. Orville Kalbfleisch, principal of Bayfield school, is spending the holi- days. at his home in Mildmay. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davison, of De- troit, are spending the holidays with Mrs. K. Davison and in Colborne Township . Mr. Sol Kipfer, who had a barber shop in the post office building, has moved to Brucefield. Mrs. Plater and two children, of Detroit, are visiting Mrs. Plater's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McLeod. Mr. and Mrs. John Pollock had for guests Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart, Hamilton; Clifford Pollock, London• Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Holman, Goderie'h. Dr. and Mrs. Newton -Brady were at Sarnia for Christmas. Rev: and Mrs. F. H. Paull were at London a few day's this week. Mr. and Mrs. Johns and family spent Christmas at Goderich. Mims Violet Seymour spent Christ- mas at her home neer Exeter. Mr. Patchell, of the Bank 9f Com- merce, was at Chesley for the holi- day. Annie McLeod and Marion Davison have returned- from London Where they were employed for the past month, Mr. William Millar, of Pickford. Mich., a resident of Bayfield some 40 years ago, has been visiting Mrs. Rouatt and others here. Me. Millar sees many changes in Bayfield and says its general appearances is much improved. Among those home for Christmas holidays are: David, Elva and Anne Dewar. Alma McKay, Toronto; Jessie Metcalf, Norman Toms, Detroit; Lawrence Fowlie, London; Mrs. Pren- tice, Toronto; Harold Scotchmer, Guelph; Ruth Houston, Lottie Hig- gins, London, A every successful euchre and dance was held in the Town Hall on Friday evening, December 26th, under the auspices of the Badminton Club. There was a large attendance. Prizes were won as follows: Lady, Mrs. W. El- liott; gent, Newton Sturgeon. Fol- lowing the euchre game, there was dancing. music being furnished by Miss Snider, piano; Milton t'oll•ock, A. Peek, Dr. A. Newton -Brady, vio- lins; Harold Scotchmer, saxophone. Sudden Death.—Death came with suddenness to Richard Smith on Mon- day afternoon, December 22nd. He; had been in poor health for some time and unable to do much work, out just recently had felt. better. He was born in 1864 in McGillvary Township, seventh son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Smith.' He was married in 1894 to Miss Ada Steele, of London Township, To this union was born one son, Melville Roy. In 1900 he was married to Miss Margaret Lind- say, who with one son, Lindsay, sur- vives. For many years deceased was a carpenter, but since 1900 has been farming on the Sauhle Line in the vil- lage. He has been for several years a rural mail courier from Bayfield of- fice, hutowing to failing health and deafness has been unable to do the work for some time. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place from his late home on Wednes- day. the 21th, to Bayfield cemetery, service being conducted by Rev. F. H. Paull. The pallbearers were Jos. Wield, }frown. Higgins, John R. Castle, Russell Heard, Robert Penhale and Albert Leitch. The nomination Monday afternoon for Village Trustees resulted as fol- lows: W. IL Talbot, E. A. Feather- ston, W. • .T. McLeod, Lewis Thomson, Harold Brandon, Murdock Ross, The first three were trustees last year. On Monday evening at the Orange Hall, a treat was given to the mem- bers of Trinity Church Sabbath school. Games were played the early part of the evening. Gifts and bags of candy and oranges from the Christmas tree were distributed and lunch was serv- ed. It was an enjoyable evening. Bayfield Public School Report --Sr. Room: Sr, IV—Muriel Elliott, Berth- ent Sturgeon, Alvin Elliott (absent). Jr. V. --John Wild, Isabel Osmond,. Thelma Parker, Doris Ohnter, Lawr- ence Johns, Eva Sturgeon. Sr. TV— Dean Castle, Keith Gemeinhardt, Brown Lindsay, Carson Johns, Fred Sturgeon, Maud Parker, Emma Stur- geon. Jr. IV --Ella Smith, Tom Case Ile, Dick Weston, Charles Parker, Jim Sturgeon. Hugh McLeod. Sr. III —Doris Featherston, Clara Parker.— Orville A. Kallbfieisch, Principal. Junior Room: Jr. III — Kenneth Castle, Harry Brandon, Vera Wild, Jean Elliott, Evelyn Gemeinhardt, Charles Brandon. II Class — Irene Leitch, Billie Westlake, Kenneth Brandon, Stuart Sturgeon, Bobbie McLeod, William Osmond, Pearl Lind- say, Albert Osmond, I Class—June Brandon, Clara Clark, Lorna West- lake, Betty Brandon, Nora Parker. -John McLeod. Sr. Primary — Elsie McLeod, Dbris Osmond, Jimmie Dew- ar. Jr. Primary—John Pearson.— Anna Woods, Teacher. BRUCEFIELD TA annual business meeting of tho Brucefield branch of the Horticultural Society, will be held in the school room of the Church January 14th, at 3.45. AU those interested- in the 'Horticultural Society should be pres- ent at this meeting. Miss Irene and Miss Kate Snidet, Miss Margaret Aikenhead and Miss Ina Scott, of London, spent Christ mas at their homes. Miss Emma McDonald, teacher in a Goderich .school, is spending her holidays at her home. Mr. C. Haugh and Mr. J. McIntosh, of Toronto, are holidaying at their homes at present. Mr. and Mrs. Monteith and family, of London, and Mrs. Hastings and family, of Belgrave, spent Christmas at the home of their mother, Mrs. Janet Ross. The Library Board has purchased over 50 new books which will be ready for circulation after the first of Jan- uary. The membership tickets will be the same as in former years. The sincere sympathy of the entire community is extended to Mr. Alex. Thompson, Mrs. James Thompson and son and other friends of the 1aje Mr. James Thompson, who passed away recently, and also the friends of Mrs. George Baird, Sr., whose funeral was held on Tuesday of this week. The many friends of Mr. Join Mc- Kenzie, who underwent a serious op- eration in Clinton Hospital a few weeks ago, will be glad to hear that he was able to come to his home in the village this week. Mr. Ronald 'McKenzie, who has been sailing on the lakes for the past sum- mer, has returned hone for the win- ter. Mrs. Ham and son, of Toronto, are visiting at the home of her father, Mr. James Swan, at present. A most successful Christmas en- tertainment was held in the school room of the United Church las:, week. The program was put on by the schol- ars of the Sunday school.. A most enjoyable cantata was put on byy•the scholars of No. 10, Stanley School, under the leadership of Mr.' Rennie, of 1I11ensall. A free will offering was given for the supplies of the Sunday school, which amounted to nearly $70. After the program, gifts were brought to the platform. The next morning four large sacks were filled with par- cels and one box of canned fruit which were sent to Queen's Street United Church, which would bring Christmas cheer to many needy families. Mr. Moshier, of Ashley, Ohio, is visiting his grandchildren. Miss Mary Grace and Jim McCully at present. 'Miss Grace Ross, of Windsor, spent the Christmas holidays with her par- onts, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ross. The McNair farm, south of Bruce - field. was recently purchased by Wm. Collins, Y. P. S.—The regular meeting of the Young People's Society was held Monday evening, December 15th, with Fred Boyce the Citizenship convenor, in charge. The meeting opened by singing Hynin 278. The Scripture lesson, which was found in Proverbs, 22nd chapter, was read by Davie Mc- Intosh. Fred. Boyce dislcussed the Scripture; Biil McLaughlin gave r, talk on Hynin 123, "Faith of Our Fathers, Living* Still." Hymn 123 was then sung. Elgin Thompson led in prayer. Mr. Bremner gave the top- ic on "Money." A very lively dis- cussion followed. The president, ,Timmy McIntosh, then took the chair. The election of officers for 1931 fol- lowed: Honorary president, Mr. Bremner; president, W. D. Landsbor- ough; secretary, Grace Addison; treasurer, Jesse Freeman; organist, Greeta Broadfoot; assistant organist, Pearl Brock; devotional convenor, Bill McLaughlin; citizenship convenor, Hill Pepper; missionary convenor, John Broadfoot; social convenor, Mr. E. McLeod. The Society decided to send $60 to the Missionary and Main- tenance Fund. The meeting closed by singing hymn 255 and all repeat- ing the Mizpah Benediction. STANLEY Get in early to the Glean -Trp Sale of Weal Paper at Graves' Wail Paper Store, Seaford,. Another Pioneer Passes.—One by one the early settlers of this district, have been called to their reward, till now but very few remain. On Satur- day, December 27th, Mrs. Janet Baird, wife of the late Mr. George Baird, veteran school teacher of Stanley Tp., Huron County, was called home by the Master at the ripe age of 01 years ze Greatest Heat at we Lowest Cost. " D & If' Anthracite N. CLUFF & SONS and 9 months. She had been in fail- ing health for some time and had been confined to her bed for ten months, being waited upon by her daughter, Christina, who had tree as- sistance of Nurse Christina McLaren and Mrs. Agnes Baird during the last few months. She was very patient during her declining days and never murmured or complained. During hes middle life she was a sympathetic and skilful helper at many a sick bedside THE EXPOSITOR CLUBBING LIST The Expositor and The Toron- to Globe $6.30 The Expositor and The Toron- to Mail and Empire $6.30 The Expositor and The London Advertiser $6.30 The Expositor and The London Free Press $6-39 The Expositor and The Toron- to Daily Star $6.30 The Expositor and The Farm- ers' Advocate $3.00 The Expositor and Montreal Witness $3.85 The Expositor and The Catholic Record $3.75 CLUBBING RATES WITH OTHER PERIODICALS MAY BE HAi) ON APPLICATION. and it seemed fitting that she should have such tender care during her dos- ing days. She was born in Perth- shire, Scotland, in the Village of Fortingale, not far from Aberfelde, on April 12, 1839. She was the eld- est and only girl of a family of four children of John Cameron and Chris- tina Scott. They left Scotland for America when she was seven years old, taking passage in a sailing ves- sey, the "Miss Blond," in 1846. This vessel encountered heavy storms and was driven south. When the storm finally subsided they were within a day's sailing of the West Indies, hav- ing lost masts and part of the rig- ging. They were six weeks In reach- ing Quebec. They first located in Glengarry County- and stayed there for five years, coming to what was then "the Huron tract" in 1851, where she has resided ever since with an oc- casional visit to London, ,Stratford ano Toronto, and once to the West. On September 28, 1866, she was married to George Baird, who was then teach- ing in S. S. No. I. Stanley. During the early part of their married life they lived in a lne• house on the farm of 1 )'in PrI : cher.' all the family of eight were born. The eldest of the family, Thomas, died at the age of three of scarlet fever. All the others she raised with but little outside as: sistance and had always time to give 'a neighbor a helping hand and no traveller was ever sent away aungry around meal time. In 1884 M. Baird's father died and the family moved to the Baird homestead, where she has lived until her death. For a few years the farm was worked with the aid of hired men and as her husband was teaching school, much of the routine work of the farm was attended to by her. As the boys grew up they took the place of the hired men. She was a staunch Presbyterian and a mem- ber of the Free Church of Brucefield, pastor. After her husband's death of which the late Rev. John Ross was, she attended the Union Church, Bruce - field. She had a wonderful inemory for names and events and until a week or two of her death her mind was as clear as ever. She was a great lover of flowers and besides a beautiful garden in summer, had her house full of potted plants all win- ter. No summer visitor ever left without a bouquet. Mrs. Baird was the last survivor of her own as well as her husband's family. She leaves one daughter, six sons, and ten grand children to mourn her loss: George and Christina, are at home on the old homestead; John and Alex. D., are working for the C.P.R. in -the West; Robert and Peter are farming near Moose Jaw. and William is Director of the Shorthand department in the Central High School of Commerce, Toronto. Many beautiful fiaral trib- utes were received from relatives and sympathetic friend's in the neighbor- hood, Detroit, Toronto and the West. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. A. Bremner, of Brucefield, on Tuesday, December 30th, at. the old homestead. A large number of sympathetic friends from near and far gathered to pay their last re- spects to the departed. The remains were interred in Baird's cemetery. The pallbearers were Mr. Neil Mc- Gregor, Mr. Hugh Gilmour, Mr. Thos. Campbell, Mr. Thos. Baird, Mr John Baird (Detroit), and Mr. Joha Mc- Cowan, School Report.—The following is the school report for S. S. No. 13, Stanley, for the months of November and December,. These marks are bas- ed on daily work and weekly exams: Sr. IV—George Dowsor. 76. Jr. IV— Mildred Haug 79, John Keys 78. Sr. III—.Bobby Peck 76. Jr. IfI—Doro- thy Peck 82, Clare McBride 80. II— Sy-bil Keys 88, Gordon Keys 84, Flor- ence Haug 82, Russell Desch 77, Jack Peck 62. I.—George llaug 64. Pr.— Bruce Keys, Arnold Keys, Kathleen Oesch.—Annie McTaggart, Teacher, A Narrow Escape.—What narrow- ly escaped being a fatality and which but for the courage and promptness of a young girl of sixteen would in all probability have proved fatal oc- curred on the farm of Alex. "MM,Ewen on the 2nd concession of Stanley township, three miles from Clinton, on Friday, December 26th. Mr. Me - Ewen owns a fine Shorthorn bull and on Friday morning went into its stall to take the animal out to drink. The bull became enraged and on being re- leased from its chain attacked its owner, forcing him down into the manger and with hoof and horn in- flicting serious wounds amouming to a broken arm and severe body bruis- es. Mr. McEwen called loiul:v fo: help and his young daughter Marjory. who was within hearing, ran to his assistance, and with praiseworthy courage and heroism, drove the beast out oft the stall, prodding it with the sharp points of a stable fork and at the risk of having the animal turn upon herself, succeeded in saving her father's life. 'Mr. MrF)wen was im- mediately taken to Clinton bespit.al, where the broken arm was set and hip body wounds dressed and at latest re- ports was doing well. Miss Marjory is receiving unstinted praise for her courage and promptness. A Night of Real Fun. --The home of Mr. and Mrs. John McFarlane, in Stanley Township, was the scene of an interesting social event on Friday evening, December 26th. when the Maple Leaf Community Club members and friends to the number of one hundred and twenty, were present at a fowl dinner, entertainment and dance. The McFarlane home is a fine spacious farm dwelling well suited to' a gathering of this kind. Rural hy- dro is installed and the dwelling and farm buildings are electrically light- Itnevenv Throughout the year our mes- sages to you have been of busi- ness only. Now, as the Holiday Season is here, we want to pause long enough to wish you a good old-fashioned HAPPY NEW YEAR - Wm. Ament & Co. SEAFORTH - - - ONTARIO. MUNICIPAL NOMINATIONS MANY ACCLAMATIONS IN HURON SEAFORTH.—:Mayor; Robt, Smith, Richmond G. Parke, John F. Daly. Reeve—John W. Beattie, (acclama- tion). Councillors—Leonard F. Bol- ton, Andrew D. Sutherland, Win. A. Crich, John Hotham, Conrad Eckert, MertonReid, Isaac Hudson, Herbert Box, Robert Smith, William Bickell, Dr. R. R. Ross, Thos. J. Stephens, Jr. Public Utility Commission, (acclama- tion). Public School Trustees: North Ward—Fred Wigg, 2 years; South Ward—John C. Laing, 2 years; _south Ward—M. McKellar, 2 years; Robert Joynt, 1 year. TUCKERSMITH.—For Reeve, W. P. Thompson, W. M. Doig and Rdbt. Watson. For 'Councillors, Matthew Clark, Charles McKay, Angus Brown, Ira Johns, W. R. Archibald. HIBBERT.—Reeve, Joseph Nagle, William Morris. Counleillors—:Mar- tin Feeney, Robert Burchill, George Vivian, John Hackney,' William Kay, Frank Allen (all have qualified), BAYFIELD.—Bayfield police vil- lage nominations follow: Trustees, W. H. Talbot, E. t Featherstone, W. J. McLeod, Lewis Thompson, Harold Brandon, Murdock Ross. The first three are members of this year's council. EXETER.—Bertram M. Frances, W. D. Sanders and B. W. F. Beaver, were nominated for Reeve of the Village of Exeter. Mr. Frances is the pres- ent reeve, while the two other nom- inees have held the office in the past. Harper C. Rivers, Henry Bierling, David Rowcliffe and James H. Grieve, present councillors, were nominated again, while others nominated for the four seats on the council were: John Taylor and Joseph Davis. Paul Coates was returned by acclamation as pub- lic utilities commissioner. Thosa nominated for the Board of Educa- tion were: Thomas Jones, William H. Penhale, Samuel Sanders and Eli Coultis, all present members, as well as Mrs. Roxie Beavers, WEST WAWANOSH,—West Waw- anosh Township faces one of its keen- est election fights in years as it was stated that all those nominated at the election meeting had qualified as candidates. Nominations: Reeve— William Mole, William Carr, William Stewart, James Forster. Council (4 to be elected)—Thomas Webster, Henry Leishman, John McQuillin, Al- bert Gammie, Cairns Aitcheson, 'MORRIS.—Reeve, W. Henderson ; Councillors, G. Bridges, H. W. Peel- er, J. Brown, William Watson, EAST WAWANOSH.—Reeve, Robt. Thompson, Councillors—J, Campbell, G. Younghlutt, C. Reid, J. Walker. HULLETT.—Reeve, M. Armstrong. Councillors—J, Leiper, J. Forbes, R. Lawson, H. Mogr•idge. BLYTH.—Reeve, J. R. Cutt. Coun- cillors, Irwin Wallace, George White, J. Heffron, C. Bel]. Trustees, J. H. R. Elliott, A. Laylor, E. Munro; Util- ity Commission, R. McKay. STANLEY,—In Stanley Township the former council were unopposed, John Etue, Fenwick Stewart, Goldie Graham, Mervin Hanley. For the reeveship, A. T. Keys, the former, reeve, was nominated, also William; Douglas. HAI'. --A large crowd was present at the nominations for }lay- Township' at Zurich. Nominations were as fol- lows: For Reeve—H. Rader, W. R. Dougall, 0. Geiger, E. F. Klu?p, A.; Kalbfleisch. Council—W. R. Dougall, David Ducharme, A. Mellick, E Wal- ter, F. Corbett, W. Alexander. F Crehh. STEPIiEN.--For Reeve. Reuben Goetz, William Sweitzer. For Donuip Reeve—Wesley Deering, Ed ward Gill, tiilliam Sweitzer. For Council, Wes- ley Deering, Noble Scott, H. Beaver, Edward Lamport, Peter Martene, Ed- ward Shapton, Edward Gill. Noble Scott and Edward Gill have with drawn. KRIISSEJ.S.—A. ('- Raker was re- electei reeve by acclamation The old council), school trustees ant', hydro electric commissioners were :1?o re- llected by acclamation. The counei!- 1005 are: William little. (reoi,;e Me - Call, William Clouse and W. E Willis. Schon) trustees—'M, Black, D. Mc- Tavish, John Gibson. IPvdrn-electric commissioners—Cleve Backer, Waiter Rose. USBORNE: The hall at Elimvilin was packed with people and a great number were unable to get accommo- dation and had to stand outside the doors at the Usborne nominations, Nominations were as follows: For Reeve—,Tames Ballantyne, elected by acclamation; for Council—Benjamin Williams, Daniel Dew, Reuben Shire, George Westcott, John Swan, Peter Moir. CLINTON. — Clinton nomina+.aons resulted as fellows: Far Mayor, Oct H. B. Combe, Ed. Munro, S. 8. Cooper and W. J, Stevenson, For Reece --G, H. Elliott and N. W. Trewartha were nominated, but the latter announced he would not enter the contest. Coun- cil nominations were: 0. L. Paisley, Fred Livermore, Dr. F. G. Thompson, Illerbert Crich, W. J. Stewart, i Ward, W. S. R. Holmes, W. G. Cooi<,, Bert Langford, G. D. Roberton, R. J. Miller and John McKnight. Publie Utilities Commission, W. T. Hawkins, W. J. Nediger; Public School True. tees, St. Andrew's Ward, W. J. Plum - steel, James Manning, Thos. Church- ill; St. James' Ward, C. H. Venner; St. George's Ward, M. T. Coreless. GODERICH.—The annual municipal nominations were held in the. Town • Hall. Although the candidates have until Tuesday night to- qualify, pres- ent indications are that there will be a contest for the mayoralty, reeve - ship and deputy reeveship. It is un- derstood that Mayor H. J. A: Mac- Ewen will not seek re-election, after serving six years in this office. Chas. C. Lee and Robert E. Turner are as- piring for the mayor's chair. k'or the reeveship the contest will likely be between J. W. Craigie and B. C. Mun- nings, while three are seeking the deputy reeveship, William Bailie, J. J. Moser and Wesley M. McLean. The nominations are as follows: Mayor, H. J. A' McEwen, S. D. Croft. elute - C. Lee, R. E. Turner. Reeve—R. E. - Turner, J. J. Moser, B. C. Munnings, J. W. Craigie, Peputy Reeve --Wm. Baillie, J. J. Moser, W. M. McLean, J. J. Hays, J. W. Craigie. Council— L. Flick. C. W. Worsen, C. Humber, J. D. Wilson, Gordon McDonald), Geo. Williams, D. D. Mooney, W. M. Knight, E. D. Brown, P. F. Carey, J. C. Cutt, J. J. Hays, William Raffle,. W. J. Baker, F. E. Bingham, R. C. Hays, Jr., W. Murdock, M. Robins, D. Wiggins. Water and Light Commis- sioner—W. T. Burney. acclamation - School Trustee—St. David's Ward, J- F. Thomson; St. Andrew's Ward, Wil- liam Wallace; St. Patrick's Ward, J. C. Carrie; St. George's Ward, H. Blackstone. HENSALL.—Nominations: Reeve, Robert Higgins, Thomas Welsh, Owen Geiger, G. C. Petty, Laird Mickle, J. W. Ortwein, William Consitt, James Sangster, Council—William Consitt, J. Sangster, G. C. Petty, W. 0 Good- win, Laird Mickle, David Ro.Sinson, W. Spencer, Robert Cameron (four to be elected). School Tnrstees--H, C. Soldan, W. 0. Goodwin, Alfred Clark; Public Utilities, Thomas Welsh, Wil- iam Consitt. Laird M'ckle, Alfred Clarke, Charles Moore. .T' s. Sangster, Robert Cameron Nominations were held in the town hall followed by a public meeting at which .Tames A. Paterson, Clerk, was chairman. All the old council spoke- giving aecounts of their stewardship during the year, but the only res-mcneher of the 1938' hoard to speak was ()wen Geiger, a former reeve. GREY. -- For Reeve, Henry A. Keyes, ,Tnhn McNahh. For Deputy Reeve, F. Collins Thos. Daughtety, Rheinhold Rock. For Council—Silas Johnson, Ewan llcQuarrie, Oliver Hemingway, Ily. Gorsalitz, Frank Harrison. COLBORNE — Reeve, Albert J. Goldthorpe (500.1. Council -_ John Petterlo, Melville Tyndell, George Dagen and Win. Thomas, all by ac- clamation. TURN PERRY. Reeve, Isaac Wright (ace.). Council—Peter McEw- an, R. Baird, R. Wilton. Jas. McTav- ish, all by acclamation. 110W1('K.--For Reeve, .John W., Campbell, G -e rge Hubbard. Deputy Reeve, M. Leonard F. Taylor. For Council—Thos. LnRcll .Tnhn A. Bry- ens, D. Weir and A. Den4ow. ed, making for greater convenience for both house work and farm work, The Club is the continuation undo: - another name of a z'ed' cross society formed during war time and is carry- ing on in social and community we!- i fare work. The fowl dinner has be- `o come an annual affair and is usually held during the holiday season when f the young folk are at home. The bountiful repast hawing been disposed of Edward C. Glenn was called to pre- . Ride as master of ceremonies and af- t ter the Canadian National song, "The i Maple Leaf" had been sung, made a t brief hut humorous speech in keeping a with the season and the event, He then proceeded with the carrying out o of a program of readings, recitations and music in which the following took part: Clifford Stewart and Mrs. Ed- ward Glenn, Sr. contributed readings; Misa Marion McEwen a humorous i recitation from Samantha Allen (in costume) ; Misses Dorothy and Flossie ( the Stela, mouth organ selections; Qeo, fn H. Elliott, of Clinton, a speech. An old-time spelling mach was the crown- ing item of the pec:gram and aceasion- ed no small amount. of amusement. Possibly the spirit of former school- master George Laird, of beloved mem- ry, was abroad and inspired this trial of skill and skill was truly mani- est for difficult words of our lan- kusge were simple to some of the pellers. Messrs. .John McFarlar}�, Jr., and Clifford Stewart captaingd he sides, the latter tieing victorious n the contest, having "spelled down" heir opponents with six if their owe till up. Hearty votes of thanes were tendered Mr, and Mrs. McFarlane for pening their home for the clu') dinner and to the ledios of the club for the bountiful supply of good things to eat. The young people then partici- pated in a social dance to music fura- shed by Messrs. Adam and Fenwick Stewart, violinists. All ewe agreed Nat this was on of the most success - 1 club gatherings yet held.