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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1938-06-24, Page 1Seventy.Eiphth;Year Whole Number 3680 FRIENDS ' HONOUR E. C. BOSWELL PRIOR TO HIS MARRIAGE Enjoyable Evening Held At Seaforth Golf and Coun- try Club. PRESENTED WITH BAG Mr. E. C. Boswell, Manager of the Dominion Bank here, was the guest of honor at an enjoyable party at.,th#e: Seaforth Golf and Country Club on Tuesday evening. The evening was arranged by a number of his friends on Main Street to honor him prior to his marriage which takes place on July 2nd. Following cards, Mr. Boswell was ensile the recipient of a Gladstone bag, the presentation being made by G. F. Grindrod and the following address being read by Da. F. J. Bechhely: "Dear Ned: Thomas Hughes, the author of 'Toni Brown's School Days,' maid that "The girt of making friends was one of God's greatest gifts." It involves many things—above all, the power of going out of ones self and appreciating what is noble and worth while in others and of exercising char- itable, kindly, courteous, thoughtful consideration towards them. That you have been blessed by this art of mak- ing friends is fully evidenced by this gathering of "tire Boys" who in the few years of your residence in Sea - forth you have succeeded' in making your friends. testimony of this friendship we are here tonight to. spend a social Lour with yon and to present . you with this Gladstone bag on the. eve of your departure for California. "We wish you and Mrs. Boswell bon voyage and a safe return, to as- sure you of our kindly interest and good will, and to express the sincere wish- that health, happiness and pros- perity .will abundantly bless you and yours and dwell in your household . to the end of the road. Sincerely yours, (Signed) J. A. Stewart, Chas. Stew- art, F. S. Sills, R. J. Sproat, W. E. , Southgate, W. J. Duncan, J. A. Munn, W. C. Sproat•, E. A. McMaster, G. C. Jarrott, A. Y. McLean, J. E. Keating, J. M. McMillan, G. D. Ferguson, J. G. Mills, N. C. Cardno, R. J. Winter, F. J-. iheonely, `fenarratuna; Gres G. A. Jackson, M. A. Reid, J. R. Walk- er, C. M. Smith, C. P. Sills, D. H. Wilson, Chas. Holmes, H. E. Smith. • Webester Clan Has Picnic At Bayfield • SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, JTJNJ 24, 1938. Plans"For Dominion Day Celebration Are Completed, Anticipate Record Crowd • • • • •. • Arrange Opening. Official opening of the new ten- nis pourts at the Seaforth Golf and Country. Club will, it is ex- pected, take place next Wednes- day night, June 29th, when out, standing players from Toronto will take part in a tournament which is being arr Aged by the Tennis Club. Construction of the courts, which has been going on for some weeks, is now complet- ed. Lighted for night playing, the courts are modern in every respect. • 0 • • • 0 MIDDLESEX -HURON REGIMENT TO CAMP Special Train Will Pick Up Local Company Here Sunday. Members of "D" Company Middle- sex and Huron Regiment, will go in- to causp, together with other compan- ies of the regiment and other units in M. D. No. 1, at Pinehill Camp, near Thedford, on Sunday. The local costa - pally will board a special tratn (here at 11 a.m. Sunday morning and will be in camp until July and. It will be in charge of Maj. Morgan, D.C.M. Lt. Basil J. Duncan, assistant addle ant of the regiment, will also attend the camp which will be the largest camp held in M. D. No. 1 since the war. All branches of the service will be represented. The Webster clan held their family reunion on Saturday, June 18th, at Jewitt's Grove, Bayfield, and it was voted one of the bestpicnics they bad ever held. The weather was threatening, but over 200 were present and enjoyed the day. when• the Lucknow members arranged the meals. The sports were run off in the af- ternoon at 2.30 p.m.., and the follow- ing were the prize winners: Straight race, under 5 years, Tom- my ommny Consitt, George Coleman; straight race, 5-8, Dorothy Turner, Jimmy Chapman; girls, race, 8-12, Mary Mc- Clymont, Myrtle McKinley; boys' raoe, 8-12, Anson McKinley, Robert McKinley; girls race, 12-16, Kather- ine Turner, Miss Pearson; young lad- ies' race, Elsie Ritchie, "Katherine Turner; married ladies' race, Mrs. R. Chapman, Mrs. Alton; married men's race, Russell Consitt, Anson Coleman; coat race, Harvey Keyes and Etta - belle Webster; John Nicholson and Shirley Turner; children's shoe race, Myrtle McKinley, Robert McKinley; men's shoe race, Russell Consitt, son Coleman; sack •race, Robert Mc- Kinley, Anna Reid; broom distance throwing, Mrs. A. Nicholson; knock= lug 'hat off Old Man Depression, Mrs. I. McNay; 'man stepping off distance (4 rods), Tom Reid. Novel relay races such as "Straw and Bean," "Straw and Glass," • Militia Win, in _oftball Opener Every Minute of the Day is Filled, According to Pro- gram Which Has Been Arranged. - BIG FROLIC AND CARNIV-ALL AT NIGHT Dominion Day should see the larg- est influx of people to Seaforth in many years. The associations ar- ranging the day have planned a pro- gram ,that filsevery moment from morning to night with fun for young and old. Only the weather can spoil the day. ' Arrangemeats for the celebration are complete and the program drawn up by the Seaforth Turf Club and Sea - forth Athletic Association, the two or- ganizations sponsoring the celebra- tion, will be one of the most exten- sive even presented' here. , The fun will commence at 9.30 in the morning when a parade of cars and floats will proceed to the recrea- tion .grounds for the children's sports and games. Two of the leading softball teams in Ontario, Monkton and Whytes, of Stratford', will play a league game at 10.45. Seeking an attraction of spe- cial interest the committee spared no effort or expense in order to secure the best, and this leading Perth League softhall game is the result. In the afternoon the Turf Club is holding races, offering $800.00 in purs- es. Secretary R. B, Holmes is assur- ed of at least thirty entries. This ins eludes 8 in tite trot, 7 in the 2.25, 12 in the 2.29 and 5 -in the 2.18. A fea- ture will be a free leg exlgibitida by Carman Healey, 11 months -colt own- ed by Dr. 11. H. Ross, Seaforth. Seaforth and St. Columban will meet in a Heron Football League game at 6 si'e ck and will, be follow- ed in the eve'rftig by e carnival and midway in Victoria Park. Dancing to the music of a seven -piece, orchestra will continue throughout the evening. ' The first game of the revised sche- dule of the Town' Softball League be- tween the Militia ("D" Company Mid- dlesex and Huron Regiment) and the Recs., managed by Joe Purcell,. re- sulted in a 25-15 score for the Militia. The score was large, but it was a hotly contested, game. The players: �1f1•itia — Nichols, Cameros, Mow- bray, Rennie, Plant, A. McLean, Venus, Willis, Adams, Dorrance, For- tune and McLeod. Recs.—McGregor, Kling, A. Wigg, Muir, Shaw, Purcell, S. Wigg, S. Hab- kirk, G. H,tidebrandt, Woods. Revise Schedule The committee has found it neces- sary to revise the schedule owing to the Bell Foundry entry replacing the Ihdustries. The new schedule fol- lows: June 2L—Militia vs. Recs. June 23,—Militia vs. Merchants. June 27—Bell's vs. Recs. June 30—Merchants vs. Recs. July 5—Merchants vs'. Bell's. July 7—Miilitia vs,. Bell's. Scouts Will Hold Church Parade Boy Snouts of this district will at- tend a Church parade and rally in Wingham on Sunday evening, June 26th. • - ft is expected the local troop of Scouts and Cubs will attend. • "Match Box" and "Paper Bag" added amusement to the sports and re- vealed talent among the members of the clan. Second Boxing, Wrestling Card Attracts 800 Fans (By. Bill Hart) The secdnd of the series of boxing and wrestling beats was 'held at the Seatorth rink on Saturday evening with the crowd reaching the 800 snack, to double the previous attend- ance. The local and 'outside boxing was good but the wrestling was a 'been disappointment to the fans. 'There had to be a last-minute substi- tgpion that tailed to please the crowd even -a little bit. 'With two falls reg- istered the annbunoer, Geary, Holland, declared that the bout would not go on as one of the participants' was un- able, to return, to the ring. Everyone was well pleased because the wrest- lers halt not even tried to make it look •interesting. Ted Cerno11, the tap dancing baker boy from Dublin), was the idol of theta evening in: the bout between Ohuck Messenger of West Monkttenand the St. Columban lads- Jack Rolland, draw- ing the meet cheers Prom the gallery. The' last bout of the evening between ISchooltifiy S'harr'et and Battling Sitap- son was the slain featere and some salatIlt10246 vrgi 1l� �. ,�� • kat, as i i, 4airesea." 4•• �T1 • Bowlers Enjoy Lunch on Greens A very pleasant mixed tournament 'took place at the Seaforth Bowling Club on Wednesday afternoon arid ev- ening, when nearly thirty players were on the green. Two games were played before lunch and one after. Sandwiches, cakes, pickles and tea were served to,trhe ,players underneath the big elm tree, by Mrs. M. A. Reid, Mrs. Jean Haigh, Mrs. W. M. Hart and Miss M. P. Patterson. The prize winners were: Ladies, Mrs. R. Smith, Mrs. E. H. Close, Mrs. W. C. Sutherland; men, W. G. Willis, Bev- erly Christie and E. H. Close. ST.COLUMBAN {` INS ONE, TIES ONE IN HURON LEAGUE Present Holders of Cup Play Two Games Dur- ing Week. • WEDDING OF INTEREST TAKES PLACE AT BAYFIELD In the preliminary bouts Pearson Chesney again wop by gaining the de- cision over young' Messenger, both of Egmowd'ville. ' Doc Cameron an d Shorty Simpson battled away for three rounds of gruelling and hard hitting Railing punches with Camer- on getting the judges' nod. Gerry Barry and Melvin Messenger were the third of the juvenile boxers to put on a display. There was more science in this bout with not so much punch- ing, unching, but more footwork. Messenger was, declared the winner. Next on the card, was an outside contest with Chuck Ackworth and Gene Miller, of London, being the contestants, in a. 'five round duel. Weighing 124 and 126 pound; there was little to choose between the pair. Miller Was finally celled the winner after much comparing of notes. The would-be wrestling bout Came next but there was not muoh that could be said in favor` of it. Neither of the two put any effort into the af- fair worth noting, and the fans were disgusted with it ant told,, them so (C•onttiinledr OA Page 4) HERE ON JULY 1st Games This -Weak June 24—Walton at Seaforth. June 27, ---Walton at «St..Calumban. June 28—Seaforth at Clinton. June 30 --Clinton at Winthrop. July 1—St. Columban at Seaforth. St. Columban 2, Walton 0 A large crowd turned out and -great interest was ,shown in the football -match played at Walton.Monday night by Walton and St. Columban, the vis- iting team taking a 2-0 victory_home with therm. Walton football team held the league trophy dux -drug the years 1934-35 and 36 end the St. Columban squad are -the present holders of the silverware. . St. llolvmlban are the only team in the league to have play- ed all their genies without a' loss. They have won three aid tied two games. _, Excitement ran high during the sec- ond balf of Monday's contest as tem- pers became a bit frayed with both teams protecting their utmost, the one protecting their two goal margin and the other... trying desperately to even the count Williams and McIv- or scored for the victors, Williams getting his tally inthe first half and McIver in the second. St. Columban had the edge in the first half of the game but the squads were well matched during the second half:. Dan McCarthy and Joe O'Con- nor, St. Columban forward and goalie, respectively, were standout perform• ers. A penalty shot in the second half which- the St: Columban goalie failed to grab, was disallowed by Re- feree "Bid" `Beli of Brussels because the play bad gone beyond the time limit. These two well matched teams will again face each other next Monday night at St. Columban when it is ex- pected a large crowd will be on hand 1r bitter rival renew the to watch the t[ er s battle. - - St. Columban 1, Clinton .1' St. Columban) played a 4.1 tie game with Clinton in the faliner's home field. The gate prize was won by William McIver, of St. Columban. Norman McQuaid drove a terrific shot between the poets. St. Columban had the best of the play in the first 'half. In the second half Clinton played smart football and before many min- utes Garrett, star centre, booted home a clear goal to tie the game. St. Columban missed several scoring chances in the dying moments of the game. St. Columban — O'Connor, J. Mc- Quaid, E. Malone, Flannery, J. Mc. Iver, G. O'Connor, J. O'Connor, Moy- lan, Williams, N. McQuaid, McCar- thy, McIver, Stapleton. Clinton—Wilson, Bateman, Layton, McKay, Layton, Garrett, Weston, Finch, Haig, Dale, Collins, Schoen - bets, Referee—Cyril Flannery, Seaforth. A wedding of interest to many took place in Trinity Church, Bayfield, on Saturday, June 18th, at half -past three o'clock, when Jean Margaret, younger daughter of Mrs. Woods and the late Dr. Ntn,ian WIldridge Woods, became the bride of Mr. Robert Harold Mid- dleton, Phm.B., of Port Credit, young- er eon of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Middle- ton, Clinton. Ohurob deoorations were carried out in pink peonies and blue delphinium which were massed in the Sanctuary. and tapers burned on the altar. An arch was made on the Hood screen of foliage spirea with delp'hinium and peonies at the bottom and topped by white roses under the cross. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. H. Pauli, of Windsor, and the Rector, Rev. W. G; Bugler. The wedding musin was played by Mrs. F. H. Paull and during the signing of the ,register Mrs. K. Moorhouse sang "Because." The bride, who was giv- en in marriage by her uncle, Mr. W. F. Buchan, of Dunnville, entered the church to the strains of the wedding march from Lohengrin'. Her gown was of white suede lace in rose -de- sign over white satin, fashioned on straight lines with a short full train and short bolero with sleeves pointed over the Band. She wore a, sunburst of pearls, a family heirloom. Her long vein of silk net flowed from a coronet of seed pearls, and she carried' 'a shower bouquet of Johanna Hill ros- es, and Illy -of -the -valley. Her sister, Miss Lucy R. Woods, was bridesmaid anal wore- a Watteau pink frock in crisp silk net with finely 'drawn. threads' foaming a floral design made in full skirted silhouette with brief bolero, and an imported Swiss straw hat finely , embroidered, in scroll de- sign in Watteau blue. :She carried Briarcliffe rosea. Mr. George Mids dleton•, of Detroit, acted as grooms- man for his brother. The ushers were Mr. Stewart Middleton; God eel ch Township, and Dr. E. P. Lewis, To- rontd. Following the ceremony a re- ception was held at the family resi- d'etiice, the bride's' mother receiving in a Aoomilibus0 goinv Of FrenCrh suede dtV.:�1dNy1 Commit kIumbey For Observation Municipal Board Approves Seaforth Debenture By -lav; S.C.I. Addition Will Proceed Reverses Decision After Four Months' Discussion Between Interested Boards. Edward Humbey, 37, Seaforth gar- age attendant, appearing before Mag- istrate Gordon Langman on a charg of indecent assault against a 15-ye:r- old girl, was committed to Ont.rio Hospital, London, for observation, at police court here Tuesday. Humbey elected trial by judge and jury: Wesley Grummett, Tuckersmith farmer, asked for and . received a week's remand of a charge of vag- rancy. Bail was refused when Crown Attorney D. E. Holmes pointed out that there were four convictions on similar charges already against him. BOARD WILL ASK FOR TENDERS After nearly six months. . discussion between the Seafot'th Collegiate In- stitute Board, the Department of''Ed- ucation and the, Ontario Municipal Board, the municipal board has finally approved a debenture issue of $30,000 to provide for an addition to the lo-' cal collegiate, Chairman J. F. Daly of the school board was advised Fri- day. r • The -approval will mean that the local board may now go ahead with the addition which will provide ac- com¢nodation for the now obligatory courses of household economics and shop practice. The plans w-hioh have been prepared since last fall are now receiving their final okay by the de- partment of education and• on „their return the board will immediately ask for tenders for the work which it is expected will be under way in the coursd of a few weeks. When the additional courses be- came obligatory last year the de- partment advised the local board that accommodation must be provided and steps were at once taken to do to . Plans were prepared and appro ad by the department and the town coun- cil gave first reading to a bylaw cov- er•ing 'the issue Of sufficient deben- tures to pay for the addition. How- ever, when the council sought approv- al from the municipal board it was refused on the grounds that the school addition was unnecessary and further .that the per capita tax ar- rears rate in the town was too high. Since then the issue has been tossed back and forth between• the thrc-e bodies until Friday when the muni- cipal toard gave its consent, • Heat Causes Guy To Fall on Wires • Mr.;Mrs. John Scott Married 25 Years The intense heat of the past few days, on Wednesdny caused a guy wire across Goderich Street, between two Hydro poles, to sag tb such an extent thitt it touched a main line be- low and burned off• When P.U.C. em- ployees arrived they found the guy shorted across a telephone cable and to bo burning the top of a tree. The trouble was soon located and the break repaired. NEWS OF CROMARTY A happy gathering trek place at the home of Mr. and M.s. John Scott to celebrate the twenty fifth annivers- ary of their marriage. starting with a musical, chivaree which was enjoy-' ed very much by the children of the village, fgllowed by card games and lunch. Little Miss Janette McKellar, dressed as a bride, and Fergus Mc- Kell:#r, as groom, presented, Mr. and airs. Scott with a pair of silver can- dlesticks and a large bouquet of flowers, also a silver casserole and pie plate 'with Pyrex lining. A suit able address was read by Archie Hog- gorth to which Mr. Scott made a suit- able, re'piy. All sang "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows'' and then dispers- al to their 'various homes. Mr. and Mrs. Joe McLellan visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. McLellan on Sunday. Mr. Joseph Seeare had the misfor- tune to fall from a scaffold and was severely cut about the face and head, also suffered a broken thumb, while working at a building for Mr. Joe orden of Staffa. Tire Scott and Anderson reunio was held on Saturday on the pubs'; school grounds in Mitchell. Abet t 125 were present and repor s.ple did afternoon spent in games, mus and some fancy dancing by the »;chi cfren of a school in Hibbert. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weitzman fhmily-, of New York, spent the wee) end with relatives here. Mr. Thompson and two daughters. of Fergus, also Mr. and Mrs. Allan Cameron, of Mitchell, visited with Mr. John McCulloch and: daughter, Lila. Messrs. Robert and Harry Coates, of London, visited with Mrs. Caldwell. Mr. and Mrs. Lillico and family, of E,gnendville, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy McCulloch. lace in cornflower blue, large navy mohair hat with cornflower trim and wearing a corsage of Token noses and. lily -of -the -valley. 'The groom's mother wore a gown of grey and yel- low chrysanthemUum-llowered cJhiffon over black satin, wide black mohair hat with yellow rose trim, grey fea- ther boa and ir. corsage of Johanna Hill roses and lily -of -the -valley. Buffet refresbments were served, the table being centered with a three tier wed- ding cake on either side of which burned tapers, and floral decorations were in Briarcliff° roses and, lilysof- the-valley. The young Couple left on a" motor trip through the Aidmondacks and will spend a week at Lake Plac- (Cond1.nUed as Pale 5) :K Its�+6 i1'MY4". li • • • • • • FiftyYearsMarried Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk, highly respected resident of Tuck- ersmith, observed the 50th anni- versary•of their marriage on Mon- day at their .home: Many of the sixty guests present at the first marriage are still living. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk are well known to Tuckersmith residents who will join In expressing congratulations on this eventt. Their family is as follows: Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bee- croft, their son Ernest and daugh- ter, Florence; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver H. Kirk, of Birmingham, Mich,; Mrs. F. L. Creighton, son Francis and daughters, Pearl and Thelma, These and a number of. nieces and nephews helped to make a very pleasant afternoon. • • • • • • ESTABLISH MEDICAL CLINIC IN SEAFORTH Dr. McMaster and Dr. Col- quhoun Will Be Associ- ated in New Field, Announcement was made this week of the establishment of a modern and up-to-date medical clinic in Seafortb. Dr. E. A. McMaster, who has been in practise in Seaforth for a number of years, will have as his associate Dr. 3. C. Colquhoun, formerly of Ethel, who has purchased the practises of Dr. F. J. Burrows and, Dr. G. C. Jar- rott. The clinic will be established in the residence of Dr. Burrows, which has also been purchased. Vie clinic, it is stated, w-ill''.allow the patient the advantage of the com- bined skill of the doctors attached to it, and this, together with the latest in medical equipment, will, it is said, permit of a better and more efficient service. Mit and Mrs. Stewart Robertson and family, of Listowel. visited with Mrs. A. Robertson. Mr. David Leitch, of Seaforth, call- ed on friends in the village. Mr. Leonard Houghton visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Houghton. A number of the ladies of the W. M. S. motored to Avonton to attend the jubilee service 00 Tuesday after- noon, which all enjoyed. The church was filled and after the meeting a bountiful lunch was served by ,.the ladies of Avonton. • Pupils Plant Tree At Ceremony • Pupils Present Dance Revue Pupils of the Kaye McKenzie dance school presented a pleasing revue in Cardno's Hall on Friday evening wa- rier the direction of Mise McKenzie. The various numbers were well pres- ented and showed much work and time spent by the teacher and the p.: rents of the children, and the per- severenee of the children in practis- ing the ivarious steps. The following children took from Seaforth: Helen Smith, J Wright, Mona Bennett, Louise Case, Jean Fraiser, Janet Handley, Patricia Bechely, Isabella McKellar, Mary Margaret Cleary, Lenore Habkirk, ,fune Shaw, Marilyn Chesney, Edna Gallop, A'hyvonne Moore, June Snell, Jean Swan, Sue Nixon and ElaineHollies. Several numbers by pupils from Clinton and vicinity were also' on the program. TO H OF -F. ALONG MALTI Scotts and Dicksons Plan To Erect Cairn At Roxboro. AT SITE OF QLD MILL ' In an effort to perpetuate the mem.- cry of the pioneers who -settled izt the Roxboro. district, a cairn to the memory of the .Scott and; Dicksens, first settlers to hew homes for them- selves along the Maitland River in McKillop Township,' is to be erected m this sumer at that point. The cairn will be built on the site of the old mill onee operated at Roxboro by the late James Scott, father' of Arcbieand James Scott, of Seaforth, and Joseph Scott, Of Roxboro. John Dickson, of Winnipeg, is in charge of collecting the necessary funds for erecting the cairn and is communicating • with all descendants of the original families which came to McKillop. In a letter to members of the fam- ilies here, Mr. Dickson writes: "The passing years have dimmed our memories to much of the early history connected with the arrival of our forefathers in the Huron Tract in 1834. As yen know, in that year, af- ter many bardeh'ips, Arch4ibald,IDick- son and his son, James, in company with Robert Scott and his son, Rob- ert, came to the Maitland -River, ob- tained land from the Canada Com- pany and made preparations ,for the coming of their respective families the following year. "The cairn to be erected will carry a bronze tablet suitably engraved and will be built near the Roxboro bridge at the point where the old mill stood. The site has been generously donated by Joseph Scott. The cairn will be in a 12 -foot square and enclosure, sur- rounded by an iron fence, and the immediate area surrounding the en- closure will be planted with trees and. shrubs." The work, Mr. Dickson added in his letter, will be proceeded with this summer. • Celebrates c Oth Birthday Here A host of friends will join The Ex- positor in extending congratulations and neat wishes to Mrs. Samuel Boyd, 'High Street, who on Tuesday of this week celebrated her 90th birthday. Mrs. Boyd, who is one of Seaforth's oldest and best known residents, is in the. enjoyment of excellent health and able to be about every day. • Nursing Course ends With Banquet ' • S. C. I. Staff Is Completed Pupils of the public school on Tues- day morning took part in a ceremony on the sobool lawn at which a tree, grown from seedling from the Royal Forest, England, was planted by Miss Henry. The tree was received here on the occasid7p;. of the Coronation, but during the past year has been grow- ing inside. Diplomas were given' to the pupils which were won at the Exeter Fes- tival following ilia. t The Collegiate Board at a meeting this wet:: appointed Miss Emily M. Lester, of Burford, as teacher in Household Economics and, Specialist in Art. Her duties will commence in September. This appointment com- pletes the staff tier the cowing year. The Home Nursing Class which has' been held for the past six weeks, was brought to a very successful close on Tuesday evening in the Commercial Hotel, where a splendid banquet was held. The speaker, Miss Marian Hender- son, of Toronto, wa's introduced by Mrs. E. A. McMaster, and Mrs. Frank Kling, convener of the banquet com- mittee, presided. Miss Martha Flannery, Miss Vera Hudson, Miss Julia Flannigan and: Mrs. M. Haney assisted on the pro- gram. Mrs. Reg. Kerslake and Mrs. F. Kling presented certificates, to 106 members of the class. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered the guest speaker by Mrs. Reg. Kerslake and Miss Clara Pinkney. The overnice was brought to a close by singing "0 Canada." The tables were very pretty with decorations of flowers. Kippen Institute Sponsors Interesting Debate atMeeting With an attendance of thirty-five members and twenty visitors, the Kippen East W. I. held their June meeting at the home of Mns. W. Kyle. The singing of the Ode and the Lord's Prayer repeated in unison, opened the meeting; then Mrs. Traquair gave the Bible reading followed by a short. poem. "lune Beauty," read by Mrs. Virley. Mrs. Kyle then read a very interesting story of their farm and Miss G. 'Pre.meer read the minutes of the last meeting, followed by the re- pot t of the morning session of the annual meeting held at the Thames Road Church by Mrs. Doig, and Mrs. Clerk gave a splcndtd report of the fter noon: session. The roll call was the name of my favorite teacher, to which nearly all responded. Mrs. John Oakes, of Brucefleld, then, fav- ored by singing "Bonm.y Mary of Ar- gyle" and "Take Me Back To Dear Olcl Childhood ". Both songs were very much appreciated: The motto, "'the greatest school for the human race is the home," was' liven, by Mrp. �ib1,1V)L�ItA$,,I,Au tai:;L }2 ativ k� .i t 3aPs :ViV64.4fR#si'A 04 Martin. Mrs. M. Cooper read a ehort Poem, "Childhled Days," and the cur- rent events by Mrs. E. Chap cell was quite interesting. A paper on "Foot- wear," read by Mrs. William- Parker, folloned •by the piano='holo, "Medita-, tion," played by Mrs. John McGreggr. The debate, "Resolved that, the" radio is more.beneflctal to us than our cur- rent, literature," was ably argued by Mis. Dinners and Mies Watt for the affirmative and Mrs. H. Caldwell and Mrs. G. McLean for the negative. While the judges were making a de- cision, the ethers captained by Mrs. H. Caldwell. and Mrs W. McGregor, enio;:ed a spelling match with Mrs. Caldwell's side being the winner. Rev. Mr. Chandler and Mr. T. N. Forsythe, jhidges in the -debate, then gave the affirmative side the decision by a very narrow margin. A vote of thallke was given' to Mrs. Kyle ar].kl,the Na;, tional A.nithem closed 'the meeting;: wak'decided. to have the leant:a " nic to hayfield on Sattnalfa noon, July 9th. A gots$ ,t c.0 was enjoyed while'• Tutt w���hdnKE.,h1�:F�'M1x�'+��r4�frw