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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1938-05-13, Page 1.seventy -Eighth Year • Whole Number 3674 • 88 YEARS OF AGE, SUBSCRIBER RECALLS OLD EXPOSITOR AD Mrs. Christena Mustard Can Recite Poetical Slogan of Logan's Store. BORN NEAR VARNA Heelbrth ,merchants of fifty years sago are recalled .by a letter received this week froom Chesley concerning an 8g -year-old subscriber to this paper. The letter:— ' ChesIey, Ont-, May 6, 1938.. -The Editor, The.,ETurom Expositor: Dear Sir: I 'am einatined to think that yore might' welcome this note concerning a subscriber of .lang stand- ing, whoban an. near Varna -over eighty ight ygare age. This subscrib- er' is Mrs. Cariatenta ,Mustard, whose father, George Forrest, waw one of the pioneers of that disteict- I was much intereet'ed to hear her repeat from a memory uhat goes back well- nigh threescore and tea years for it is a verse that"iiiustrates how some enterprising business men of • that time keenly appreciated, the value' -of advertising and !anew also Trow to handle it with considerable ak11L The advertisement in the columna of The Huron Expositor, which she remem- bers so well, was inserted by a merch- ant of the then comparatively flew community of Seaforth, named Logan. In front of phis strop and over the en- trance stood a Golden Lion. Who may 'stand as his successor in. business to- day I have been unable to elicit. Hip poetic advertisement ran: "True Logan's shelves that's piled sae deep, I bocht my claea an' bocht them ctheap. I bocht them cheap an' wore them lang; Tae Logan's is the place)ae gang." Which of your present-day adver- tisers can beat that for catchy ap- peal? , Mrs- Mustard has is her possession a copy of an inscription on a stone in Dalkeith Clearchya.rd, Scotland'. It is the epitaph on the tombstone of Margaret Scott who, died there April 9, 1738. She wondered whether you would be interested in publishing it. -Thus it rtms: "Stop, courteous pa:se ager, till their bast read, The Jiving may gain knowledge by the dead. Five times five years 1 lived a virgin's life, Ten times five years I lived a virtu- ous wife - Ten times. five years I wept a widow's woes; New, tired of mnortal life, I here re- pose. Eight mighty kings of Scotland and one Queen I 'twixt my cradle and my grave have seen.. Four times five years 'the Common- wealth I saw; Tenn times the subjects rise against the. law; Twice have �I seen old Pa'elacy pulled down, And twice the cloak was mumbled by the gown; I saw my..couwtry sold for English ore, And Stuart race destroyed to rise no more. Sueh desolations in my time have been, I have an end to ail perfection seen?' Frequently I enjoy scanning your columns ,jn Mrs. Mustard's home and • thought you might like to in!elude this contribution in your interesting notes on by -gone days. Yours faithfully, (Rev) WM. MATHESON • SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, MAY i 1938: Council Will Continue Main Street Sidewalk, Expect An Early Start on Work •• 0 • • • • July 1 • "Spend Dominion Day in Sea - forth" will once mare be the eke ganof the Seaforth Turf Club and the 'Athletic Association, as plans are being made to have a bigger and better celebration here on July 1. White no particulars are available, ..it is expected the program will include softball, foot- • ball, parade and a big jamboree in the evening. The afternoon will, of course, be devoted to races. when a full entry of the leadtne horses of Ontario is expected. • • • • • • HURON -PERTH LEAGUE DRAWS UP -SCHEDULE `fi Mayon lu, in summing up the Street Committee Estimates Call For New Sidewalks From Goderich Street To Dominion Bank Corner. FROWN ON CHANGING VICTORIA DAY Early completion of the new Main Street sidewalks was mooted at coun- cil on 'Monday night as estimates presented by Councillor Ohas. Holmes, chairman of ' the street committee, wth!ch included $1,400 for the east sidewalk from Goderich Street to the Dominion. Bank corner, were approv- ed by cermet'. The work, it is under- stood, will commence at 'once. Council d!aoussed the advisability of ggin�g ahead withthe work at con- siderable on siderable length, and some opposition to the completion of the sidewalks • Lions Discuss Intelligence Eleven Teams Will Play Baseball in Two Groups.' League grouping of teams and a schedule of .games for the 1938 sea- son was ,arranged at a meeting' of the Huron -Perth Baseball League execu- tive theld in Hensall on Monday night. There are two groups arranged. The northern 'group comprises. the townsGoderichof Clinton, Goderich and Mitchell and the villages of Blyth, Hensall and Zur- ich. The south group comprises the villages of Ailsa Craig, Lucan, Credi- ton, Lieury and Centralia. Following is the northgroup sche- duie: May 24, Goderich at Mitchell, 10 a.m.; Zurich at Blyth, 3 p.m.; Hen- sall at Clinton, 10 a.m.; May 27, Clin- ton at Goderich, Mitchel.! at Zurich; May 30, Goderich at Hensall; May 31, Blyth at Clinton; Hensall at Mitchell; June 1, Blyth at Goderich; June 2, Zurich at Goderich; June 3, Clinton at• Blyth; June 6, Clinton at Hensall; Zurich at Mitchell; June 9, Hensall at Zurich; June 10, Mitchell at Blyth; Goderiah at Clinton; June 13, Zurich at Hensall; June 14, Mitcheli at Gode- rich; June 15, Hensall at Blythe June 20, Hensall at Goderich; Clinton an Mitchell; June 24, ,Mitohell at Hen - sail; Goderich,at Blyth; June 27, Zur- ich at Clinton; June 29, Blyth at Mit- chell; July 4, Mitchell at Clinton, Blyth at Zurich; July 7, Goderich at Zurich; July 8, Myth at Hensall. Southern Group The south group schedule: Ailsa Craig at Lucan, May 27, June 27; at Crediton, June 14. July 5; at Lieury, &u,n.e.3,' July 11; at Centralia, June 22, Jufly 15. Lucan at Ailsa Craig.,- June -0, July 8; at Crediton, June 21,'July 15; at Ldeury, May 3'1, July 22;" at Centralia, June 6, July 29. Crediton at Ailsa Craig, May 24,Leman,June 29;, at Lan, June 3. July 11; at Lieury, June 10, July 8; at Cen- tralia, June 17, July' 22. Lieury at Mize Craig, June 0, July. 25; at Lucan, June °I7; July 5; at Crediton, June 7, July 19; at Centra- lia, May 24, June 30. Centralia at Ailsa Orate. May -30 July 19; at Lucan, June 14, Aug. 2; at Crediton, May 27, July 25; at Lieury, June 24, ,STuly 13. • Alterations Made ToGarageProperty Lion H. G. Meir^ presided' at the Monday evening meeting of the Sea - forth Lions Club whoa -Members dis- cussed "Intelligence,"' lining the f3ec- ond in a series. discussion, called council's attention to the fact. the expenditure could be absorbed this year. "While you might save something by, patching, you would be leaving a job half done," he said. Councilior-Frank Sills, cirairmnan of the property.,• , committee, told council that certain. expeneiitures would be necessary on }•totem properly,' includ- ing a new •roof at the town; stables. Talc will be discussed by council when the property committee's esti- mates are considered•. Oouncil approved a petition from six merchants on the west side of Main Street requesting ani additional light in the lane at the rear of their properties. In this 'connection, Clerk D. H. Wilson read council a letter from Crown Attorney D. E. Holmes, requesting the co-operation of the town and merchants in lighting stores and lanes, as a precautionary measure against break-ins. Leave 24th As It Is A resolution from St. Catharines asking council to approve the holding of Victoria Day on Monday rather than Tuesday, fared poorly when the councillors feared it would' lead: to endless confusion unless the change was made Dominion wide. Council- lor Smith's suggestion to file the peti- tion until after the 24th settled the matter. The question of outstanding taxes and the means whereby tbey could be reduced' was discussed by council with Town Solicitor H. G. Meir, who attended the meeting. The finance committee and the solicitor were in- structed to take the necessary action. Reports On Radio Fees Mr. Walter Murray is completing extensive alterations and improve- ments to his garage building on North Main Street, occupied by A. W. Dun- lop. All posts and supports have been removed from the interior of the bui'ld'ing, and the floor has been i°ty placed by reinforced cement. Former M.L.A. For Perth Dies in Seaforth, Hospital • A. ne. Colquihtoun, ex-M.L,A., for Perth County, dared in Scott Me'm'orial Jlespital here Friday from pneumonia tt`i ffch developed following an. opera- tic, n. •Mr. Colquih!oun was born in Hibbert Township where he farmed for maxi. years. In 1913- he was elected reeve n4 that townsbip and bele the reeve- sbip for thirteen cons'ectttive yeah. in 1922 he, was elected Warden of, Perth County.' In 1927 Mr. Coiquhoun was Liberal candidate tor':,tihe Ontario Legislature for Parti[ liitd was elect • ed. He was organizer and secretary cif the McKillop, Logan & Ribbert Tele- phone s't�•em. Mr. Colcpthe un is survived! nb'y 1115 wife, one sae, Vinsord, of Staffa'; one daughter, Mrs. R. Davie, of Merrdten; three brothers, VPllllatn; a; of Strata. Herbert, o? VAilaipeg, and Dr,. R. R. Colquthbun, of California~, five Batters,. Mrs. E. Itentnlede, of Clinton!; Mrs. . Vii►• Ds - c1iatoni • Mrs', H. 4i5``fnp 1 kt +litf h� :krai 8f SEAFOkTH., A'C ASStIC[A'CIOKAANS SUMMER At `IVIT�1 Football,' Sof tball and Base- ball Groups Are Arranged. MEMBERSHIP DRIV Seafortib will have a full program of sports during the coming year, the newly -elected board of the Seaforth Amateur Athletic Association decided at its Inaugural meeting on Tuesday: With Art Nieholson and Tom Sills as assooiation representatives on the -football committee, this epert Is al- ready underway and' Seaforth's first game is on, May 26th ;against SL Columbary. The first Inonie game is against Clinton on June and. The annual membership drive will be under way in the oouree of a few days. Memberships -will be the same as in previous years. • A Senior ticket sells for $1 and entitles. the holder to two free games; wt'iie the junior tick- et Is 25 cents. Already over fifty •boys in town have signified their wish to play in a town softball 'league and this will be organized with Fred Willis as associa- tion representative. • Juvenile baseball will he continued and representing, the association in this sport will be Elmer D. Bell and Ed.' Smitth, A Iocal girls' softball league is being planned with W. J. Duncan and M. A. Reid ie charge. The meeting discussedi ways and means of reducing the o,erthe-fence .attendance at games at the Rec, and it is hoped some means will be evolved of increasing the gate at the games Chore. A reply from W. H. Golding, M,P., to the letter sent Out some time ago with regard to bhe raising of radio licenses was read by the clerk. Ac- companying the letter was a lengthy report on the matter. Mr. Gblding advised the council that he world' keep them informed of any and all developments that might arise. The report of the auditors, Miss Hazel Reid and Mr. John MacTavisth, for 1937, was adopted. A letter was read by the clerk in- viting the weed inspector to be pres- ent at a meeting to be held in Clin- ton on Wednesday, May 18th. Weed Inspector Jas. V. Ryan will attend the meeting. An automatic stoker for the town hall furnace was discussed and will be brought up for consideration at a later- date. It was pointed out that the price of the stoker could be sav- ed in a few years and would give sat- isfactory service for many years to come. Covering the pipes in the base- ment was also brought up as a means of saving on the fuel bill. This, too, will be discussed with the property committee estimates. Council approved payment of the following accounts: James V. Ryan, salary, $60.00; 11. Snell, salary, $70.00; D. H. Wilson, salary and sundry payments, $55.08; Alice M. Hudson, salary, $17.33 ; Thomas Storey, wages, $60.00; J. Gal' braith & Son, acct., $100; Canadian National Railways, crossing protec- tion, roteation, $3.52; L. Ebenhart, acct-, $11 ; John Stewart, acct, $4.15; ,loin Ree- ler, acct-, $15.00; Bell Telephone Go., acct., $3.75; Dept. of Public Health, insulin, $6.13; Jolla J. Sclater, acct., $17.46; Huron Expositor, account, $105.27; J. J. Lavery, acct., $10.00; Treasurer Highlanders Band, grant, $100.00; J. A. Wilson, pension, $20; Hugh Wright, wages, $1.00; George Reeves, wages, $1.00; D. H. Wilson, cash for relief, $142.02; Wm. Mont- gomery, acct., $9.10. Fitzsimmons, of Clinton; Mrs. Adam MdMurray, of Harrieton, and Mrs. Frank Brookes, of Winnipeg. Rev. A. T. Walker conducted' pri- vate services at the home'in Hibbert Township on Monday. The funeral then proceeded to the Hibbert Friends' Church, where Rev. Van Ev- ery (Metaled. Mr. Oolquhoun - bad himself once occupied the pulpit and taught Sunday sehool in that church. Former coldeaguea in the Hibbert Township Council, McKillop, Logan .& Hibbert Telephone Company and the Staffs. Creamery Company, acted AS hono!haryn .pallbearers- - - They were': Reeve : Joseph Nagle, Robert Burchill, Joire. Bennewle5, 1H. W. Templeman, A. B, M'tLaohlan and Wallow Davie. The pallbearers were: Clifford DoW, P. Parsons, D. ' Colquhoun, Arthur Colquhoum, Wilbur Miller and Lloyd Colquhown'. IVIe1ntbers of the Sunday school act- ed 'es flower bearers. Interment was'' MAIM %tibbert $'piends' Cemetery. tea+ta .P: fw Announce South Group Games Officials of the Huron Football League completed the drawing orf the south section schedule at a meeting Friday evening. The games are: - May 20—Winthrop at 'St. Columban. May 23—Walton at Clinton, May 26.—SEAFORTH et St. Colum - bare May 31 --Winthrop at Walton. June 2—Clinton at SEAFORTH. June 6—St. Columban at Winthrop, June 9—SEAFORTH at Walton. June 10—St, Columban at Clinton, June 13—Clinton at Walton. June 14—Winthrop at SEAFORTH. June 17—Walton at Winthrop. June 17—Clinton at St. Columban. June 20—St. Columban at Walton. June 23—Winthrop at Clinton. June 24—Walton at SEAFORTH. June 27—Walton at St. Columban. June 28—SEAFORTH at Clinton. June 30—Clinton at Winthrop. July 1—St. Columban at SEA - FORTH. July 4—SEAFORTel at Winthrop. v • Lady Bowlers Name Mrs.Reid President • Seaforth Churches Hold Mother's Day Mrs. Merton A. Refd entertained the lady bowlers on Friday when of- ficer's were elected for the coming season. Mrs, Merton A. Reid '(vas . elected president; Mrs. Dan Shanahan', let vice-president; 2nd vlce-pres., Mrs. DeLacey; secretary, Mrs. E. H. Close; treasurer, Mrs, Robert Smith; tounnar.- Meinrt • Conveners, Mrs, DeLaeey, and Mrs• 1). H. Wilton, Mrs. Wm. Hurt and Mrs. W. C. lltitherlan!d; larch eono n&ttee, Mrs. (i, 1P.' B lld, ' Mrs. i!u Leaf orth Pupils Made good Showing in Annual South Huron Musics Festival Fourteen Hundred Students Take Part in Annual Fes- tival Held At Exeter on Friday and Saturday. OVER 3,000 PEOPLE HEAR COMPETITIONS With a total attendance of more than 3(100, the annual South Huron Musical Festival for public school pupils, wbdoh concluded in Exeter on Saturday evening, was one of the (most successful yet hello Fourteen hundred contestants took part and entries totalled 445. Adjudi- cator E. W. G.' Quartz, of London, commented favorably upon the quality of the work., ' Pupils of the Seaforth public school, under Mists M. E. Turnbull, music in= c,tructer in the school, made .a splen- did showing. A mother's choir under the able leadership of J. A. Stewart was a fea- ture of tire Mother's Day service held in Northside United Church on Sun- day- Rev. T. A. Carmichael brought a helpful message to tie congregation from the words, "As One Wlhom His Mother Comforted]." Solos suitable to the occasdoe were contributed by Mise Gallop and Mrs. F. J. Bechely. Rev. Mr. 'MeGoun, of Clinton, occu- pied the pulpit of St. Thomas'•Angli- ean Church on Sunday morning, while Rev. Dr. Hurford preached in Clinton. A special Mother's Day service was conducte-d in First Pres'by'terian Church by Mr. M. A. Williams, eat Knox College. Fine music was ren- dered by the choir under the efficient leadership of M. R. Rennie. The ser- vice of praise also included an appro- priate quartette, Messrs, M. R. Ren- nie, James T. Scott, Fred Willis and Dalton Reid; a delightful duet, "Tarry With Me, My Saviour," was sung by Miss Elizabeth Jones of Toronto and Mr. James T, Scott„ and a solo, "My Mother's Prayer," by Mr. Dalton Reid. In the girds under 10 solo class, Sea- forth won all prizes- with Edna Gallop heading the list. In boys under 10 solo. Seaforth placed third and fifth and in chtrir came third_. First and 'fifth prizes game to Sea - forth in tihe girls( duet under 10, while Donald McKay and Bud Smith took first ..in the boys( duet, Margaret Pethick and Kathleen Holmes took first in girls? duet ever 10. Order in which contestants placed: Town schools—Girls' solo, under 10 —Edna Gallop, Seaforth, 89; Louise Case, Seaforth, 87; Jean McMaster, Seaforth, 85. Boys' solo, under 101—Bobby Taylor, Clinton, 89; Donald Haddy, Clinton, 86; Donald McKay, Seaforth, 86; Don- ald Easton, Exeter, 85; BiIlie Sproule, Seaforth, 85. Choirs—Exeter, 81; Seaforth, that,' duet, under* 10—Luella Hop- per and Edna Gallop, Seaforth, 87; Marguerite Pickard aad Maxine Mc- Donald, Exeter, 86; Marie Holland and Rose Arnold, Clinton, 82; Doris Fer- guson and Louise Case, Seaforth, 82. Boys' duet, under 10—Donald Mc- Kay and Buddie Smith, Seaforth. Choirs, grades 3 and 4—Seaforth, 82; Exeter, 81; Clinton, 80. ' Girls' solo, 10 and over!—Jean Mor- gan, Clinton, 89; Eileen Sutter, elite ton, 88; Kathleen Holmes, Seaforth 88: Margaret Rozell, Clinton. 88; Lois Clarke, Exeter, 86; Joan McMaster, Sraforth, 86; Joan Cunningham, Sea - forth,; 86. Boas' solo, 10 and cver—Douglas Andrews, Clinton, 87; Albert Venus, Seaforth, 87; Terry Maguire. Clinton, 86; Keith Gordon, Exeter, 85. Choirs, grades 5 and 6—Clinton 89; ford Wilds and Bobby Pfaff, 80. Girls' solo, 10 and over—Gladys Becker, 90; Hazel Kerslake, 87; Eth- el Blacker, 87; Dorothy Chandlier, 86; Alice BhermaQn, 86. Boys' solo, 10 and , over—Ronald (killings, 89; Jinn Carnochan, Jack Itatz, Oharles Harris, 87; Donald Din'• ney, 86. Girls' duet, 10 and over—4Norma Tufts and Helen McNaughton, 90; Alice Buermann and Dorothy Carno- Chan, 88; Joyce Carter and Mildred Ashton., 88. . Boys' duet, 10 and over.—Allison Morgan and Ronald Gulling, 87; Don- ald Ratz and Jack Ratz, 85; - Cecil Squire and Billy Morley, 83; Glen Hun -ter and Elwyn Kerslake, 83. Girls' solo, under 10—Ruth Hess,, 87; Harriett Manure, Norma Faihner; (Continued on Page 4) Clinton, 81; ry Stewart, Miss Galbraith, Mrs. John Beattie; prize committee. Mrs. Jean Haigh and Miss Mary Barber. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess. •-' • • • • • Songs Special Materi als For Building Chicken Coloney Houses N. CLUFF & SONS What a joy it is to !hear Children's voices blending With the bird songs in the spring, Up to Heaven ascending, Frain the school and from the wood; To the Giver of all Good. H. ISABEL GRAHAM •. • • • • 0 COUPLE OBSERVE SILVER ANNIVERSARY GUESS LUCKY NUMBER WIN RUGS AS PRIZES . and Mrs. A. L. Porteous Were Married May 7, 1913. It. was Saturday, May 7, 1938f -- twenty-five years since May 7, 1913, when Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Porteous were united in marriage in Seaforth by tbie Rev. A. W. Barker, B.D. Their neighbors, some personal friends and relatives, made very apparent the es- teem in which Mr. and Mrs. Porteous were held by the numerous cards of congratulations• received and the very many beautiful and useful gifts of silver presented to them. The house was tastefully decorated with Spring flowers. During the afternoon. Mise Ruth Thompson met the guests and had each register in the bridal book in Which Mrs. Porteous has many names of, the day twenty-five years ago. Mrs. J. H. Long, a sister, poured tea, while the Misses Annie Ferguson and 'An- nie Lawrence served a dainty lunch.. Winners of Congoleum rugs as the result of contests held at Stewart Bros., MacTavish's and Walker's Fur- niture Store, were as follows: Stewart Bros.—Mrs. Jack Currie; Walker's—Mrs. Hugh MacKay; Mac- Tavish's--Miss Laura Mole. • Young People Enjoy Banquet At 6.30 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. J. H.,: Long, of Brantford, Mrs, H. Bone, Mrs. G. Teary, sisters, and brother Mr, W. J. South, niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. J. Warwick, all -,of Brus- sels, also a few other friends, sat down to a sumptuous dinner. Many were the good and kindly wishes ex- pressed, and all hoped to be present at their golden wedding anniversary on May 7, 1963. There was a great deal of enjoy- ment for the 40 or more young people who attended the banquet given in Northside United Church on Thurs- day evening, An "attendance con- test” Chad been in pmhgress during the year, and the toeing side enter- tained the winning nide. The tables o were attractively decorated. with spring flowers, and yellow and red candles. During the banquet Mr, Sam Scott led alively sing -song. The president, Mr. John :Mills, proposed a toast to the King and Mr. Bab Sharpe propos- ed one to the Country, which was re- sponded to by Mise' Vera Mole. Two pleasing solos were given by Miss Dorothy Gallop, with Miss Mary Bar- ber accompanying her. Miss Donna Mole gave her version of a "Tap Te, the, Photographers," which brought forth much laughter. A most interesting and inspiring 'talk was givekt by Mr. Carmichael, in which he etressed how the young pece pie 'of to -day were an improvement on the youth otople Of his day, which 'D' Company to Take Gun Practice • Men of `1Y Company, Middlesex and Huron Regiment. will take ride and Lewis gun practise at St. Thomas ranges on June 5th, according to or- ders juast issue& Lt. i3. J. Duncan, weapon training officer for the bat- talion, will be in charge. , • M. McKellar is Named D.D.G.M. FOR Mr. - and Mis., Louis EallS, fleisch 9bserve Golden,, Wed ing NEWS . OF ZURICH On 'Satn'rdday, May, 7th, Ms. and :Mia, Louis Kalbfieieeh, 6th eatteesr on, Hays celebrated the 506 .anniversary. of their wedding. • All their children and other relatives. and friend& gath- ered at the homes'tea'd and, +helped to • make the event a memorable one 'for the honored couple. Among those ,present was Mr. Abel Schnee, of 'Wa- terloo, who acted as best (man at the wedding held on. May' 1, 1888, when Rev. R. Eifert, of Dash -Wood, united them in marriage. Besides the read- ing of an address they were present- ed with many beautiful gifts. Both Mr. and.. Mrs- Kalbfleiseh were born in the Township of Hayed( have liv- ed here since. Ale their children. were present as follows; Edward, Albert • and Herbert, heir sons, and 'Mrs. Laura Hla,'berer„Mrs. Clara Klopp, Mrs. Josepihine Deighert and Mrs. Mildred Brokenshire, their daughters. Also 16 grandchildren and one great great grandchild; Mr. McPherson; engineer , for the Department of Highways; has made arrangements with Mr. G. Armstrong, Reeve of Hay, to have !the'• power grader owned by the tom:rel te, drag, the Zurich road twice a week during ' the summer. Mr. S. Anderson and family have moved into the house on Edward St. owned by Mr. R.. H. Peck, Mr. Sam Baker has moved- into the house va- cated by Mr: Anderson. The cantractors started work on tihe Aldworth Municipal Drain, in the- soutrheasti part of the Township of Hay, last week. Nicholson Bros., of Monkton, have the job of oonstruct- ing the draiut L. H. Turnbull and F. Turnbull have begun: crushing gravel at Welsh's pit and the township roads will receive a coat of crushed mater- ial. The council of Hay purchased a drag line for use with the crusher' and same has been installed and is giving good satisfaction. Messrs, C. Fritz and W. J. Johnston returned on Tuesday from a fishing tip to the Durham district, They were successful in obtaining some fine specimen of speckled trout. Mrs- M. MacKi.n.non' and son, Hugh, a.nd Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kalbfleiseh a; e visiting 'relatives in Detroit for a few days this week. Rev. E. Burn has returned from the annual conference of the Evangelical Church held at Stratford last week. Mr. Burn is retiring as an active min- ister and is making arrangements to move to Milverton with his family, where he will live. During his stay here he has won many staunch friends and the high esteem and re- spect by all. His successor is Rev. Mr. Hagedorn, of Port Elgin, who will, tutee Charge in a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs,_ Pertly Rowe and chil- dren, of Thorndale, visited Mrs. Rowe's -mother, Mrs: L. Geiger, on Sunday. At a recent special ;meeting of the council of the Township of Hay a resolution was passed opposing the (Continued from Page 4) Huron District No. 8, I.O.O.F-, held their annual meeting in the Oddfel- lows' Hall at Brucefield on Wednes- day' evening, when all lodges were re- presented. Brox M. McKellar, of Sea - forth, was elected District Deputy Grand Master, and Bro. Hugh F. Berry, Brucefield, is District Warden. was most encouraging. He oonclud- ed by "daring" the young people to not only make their society a suc- cess, but to also make their lives a success. The banquet was brought to a close by sin -ging "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," Fire Hydrants Undergo Inspection Public Utility Commission workmen have completed their annual inspec- tion of the 54 fire hydrants in town and all were found to be in perfect working order. The hydrants are now receiving a new coat of paint. Pertinent Points (By Jack W. Yoes, Seaforth) • In Canada we have freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religious worship, and many addi- tional things which make for happi- ness and prosperity. That's what makes it amusing when some of the parlor pinks park themselves on the street corners spell about the blees- ings of Communism, Fascism and Nazism. Gentlemen, the way is op- en and the road leads out. * • • No doubt Bremner Pass is a greater worry to Benito than are the ghosts of Matteoitte and those of his friends slaughtered with him at the Instiga- tion of Il Duee. * * * Hence the big show put on :last week when Mussolini spent the stu- pendous sum 'of twenty-five million dollars in preparing to welcome his fellow corporal, Herr Hitler. Ques- tion is: "How many wrinkles would that sum erase Froin the flanks of the 1rungry citizens of Italy, Austria, and Germany had it been invested in saus- ages and spaghetti." • * • Continental Europe_ is still serving large portions ' of political chop suet' with France acting chef. No doubt. John Dull Is standing by joint Waiting to add a little seasoning to the dish. i • e Now that Herr Hitler boas swiped all the wealth of the Jews of Aus- tria, he might pay John Bull a few shillings on account. No doubt he would IF—(you supply the answer). • * * With a second Armageddon in sight the arms and munition manufacturers are so happy they de the Big Apple on the slightest oecasioir: • * * The King of Kings, Lion of :Judea, etc., etc., might as well kiss his Afri- cel. friends,, good-bye. Dipitamaey has turned thumbs' down an the Negus, and Haile Selassie is' definitely in the discard. About all that's left of him is a chance to join up with Otto, last oT the Hapsburgs, or Alfonso of Spain. Those boys are looking for jobs- and ragbt be kind enough to lend 'him a dime or so. • *.,•• Best way to ..escape being menu up by a skuttk is to savour Mr. Skti tkt But the only' way to Winkle' thn,'ia business is to -glom it a swift; kleit send it back to Stalin, Hitlerr 1.;i The Militate* Clique Flt .J'(t ed China fait* expect an'• (Cu.''o'a`)�' O