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The Huron Expositor, 1939-05-19, Page 1
7 777 it r.1 Eightieth Year Whole Number 3727 FIIOTBALLSCf1EDI#LE OPENS ON MAY 29. AT ST. COLUMBAN Seaforth's First Home Game Will Be With Walton, June 1. ONLY "FOUR TEAMS S"inroe Clinton has decided not to enter a beam in the Huron Football League this year, there will be only four teams playing in the South Group. Meting here Monday even- jag venrug under the ecu nen orehip of Art Nicholson, representatives of Sea - forth, Winthrop, St. Columban and Walton completed a schedule for the south group, as follows: May 29t --Winthrop at St. Columban. June 1.--W'Valton at Seaforth. June 2—St. Columban at Winthrop. June 6---Seaforth at Walton: June 9—Walton at Winthrop. June 12,—Seaforte at St. Columban. June 15—St. Columbau at Walton. Junto 16—Seaforth at Winthrop. June 19—St. Columban at Seaforth. June 20—Winthrop at Walton. June 23—Walton at St. Columban, June 26—Winthrop at Seaforth. • $ince there are only four teams in the group it will mean that all four 'teams will be in the play-offs, accord, -r ing to the new arrangement adopted at the annual meeting of the Leagu.o. • Nephew Wins Theology Prize Jvbn Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A Ross, of the .Fairmount district, has been awarded the Robertson -Mor - Tin essay prize in, theoiogy, according to the Mintnedosa, Man., Tribune. The award carries a prize of $100 and the contest was open to the the rologioal etudtentsl of all United Church colleges in the dominion. The subject of the essay this year was on the work of Rev. James Evans, pioneer ',missionary. Russ, who is a student at the re-na_Wittnipeg, will be or - d will take over Sa Lake aur [dors. Mar- garet Catlett, sof Seafortle - Large Entry for VictoriaDayRaces ' P The Seaforth Turf Club meet on Victoria Day is assured a large entry ,of outstanding horses, all anxious to share in the $600 in prize money be- ing offered, according to R. 13. Holmes, secretary. Thome classes, 2.28, 2.24 and 2.18, will provide re -al afternoon's pleasure for race fans. In the evening the club is sponsor- ing a dance, in Cardno's Hall, when music wilt be provided by Frank Ken- ny and his Homier Hot Shots. • - Please Have Copy in Earlier Since next Wednesday, May 24th, res a public holiday, the publishers re - .quest than correspondents and adver- tisers cooperate by having their copy en thaw[ offfiee a day- earlier thans- wat. In this way publication, on Thula- day will not be trmdtuly late. • Certificates Given Local Pupils The following awards have just been made to students of the School of Commerce by the Education De- partment of tdre Gregg Publishing Co., New York, for tests submitted dur- ing the past month ©. G. A. (Order -of Gregg Artists)— Constance Pupils Become Tree Conscious, Plant First School Woodlot in Haron, • • • • • In Stratford • • ..Hay Township Students Re- ceive Five Trees Each, Which They Have Plant - When Their Majesties King George and. Queen Elizabeth stop in Stratford on June 6th, one of the police on duty there will be Chief Constable Helmer Snell of S'eaforth. His presence .will be the result of an invitation he re- ceived this week from Chief Con- stable Beatty, of Stratford, to assist in (handling the crowds that are expected. Included in the crowd anxious to pay hom- age to Their Majesties will be nearly 5,000 Huron school chil- dren, their trip having been made possible -by an organization set up by the Lions Clubs of the district. • • • • • • SEAF-ORTH LIONS ENTERTAINLADIES Dinner and Theatre Party Features Annual Outing. Members of the Seaforth Lions Club were beets, on Monday evening, to their wives when the club travelled to "Green Acres," east of Shakespeare for dinner. Later in the evening the party attended the theatre in Strat- ford. Lion President Dr. F. 3. Bechely presided at the dinner and during the evening Mrs. Jas. A. Munn contribut- ed two delightful solos. Mrs. J. E. Keating acted as acoompa.nist. The club welcomed as a new mem- ber Dr,_John A. Gorwill, who was in- trodueed by President Bechely. (done Dr. W. C. Sproat and H. E. Smith had charge of arrangements for the evening. Attend O.A.C. Graduation,Guelph Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Archibald, of Tuck'ersmith, were in Guelph on Tuesday wlien they attended the graduation exercises at bhe Ontario Agricultural College. Th'ei'r son, Frank Archibald, receiv- ed the degree of B.S.A., specializing in animal husbandry. • Arrange Two Softball Games The softball season opens in Sea- fortb an Friday evening, when Sea - forth will play an exhibition game with Tavistock. The game is sche- duled for 6.30 at the Recreation Grounds. The schedule of the Perth League opens!here next Wednesday Morning, Vietorib Day, when Seaforth meets Whytte's of Stratford, at 10.30 a.m. The softball con iittee has now been completed following a recent meeting, and members -are Thomas A. Beattie and Spike McLeod, while Fred Willis is the A.A.A. representative on the comimittee. Bronze Pins—Rita C. Alloway, Marion Ibbotson; Cert ificates•—Paul'rue Max- well, Fallen Fretmen, Olive Johdson, Marjory Wigg. - O. A. T. (Order of Artistic Typists) —Jr. Certificate: Cecil Holmes, Al- lan Gaecho, Marjory Wigg, Jean Dale, Vera Pollee, Pauline Maxwell. Typewriting Speed Certificbte— Fred Axon, 40 words; Gold Certified Typist Pin—Rita C. Alloway, 54 words. First PresbOerian Church, Seaford' SPRING ANNIVERSARY Sunday, May 21st, 1939 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dr, J. N. McFaul, of St. Andrew's Church, Strat- ford, will preach at both services. SPECIAL MUSIC• SY THE CHOIR MORNING: ANT]lI\EM—"Repent Yet' Soloist—Mr. Fred kl, Willis ANTRitl F—"My Soul ial AMAPA For God" SoTo'nbbs—Mrs. F. Kling, Mrs. J. A. Munn, Mr. James T. Scott EVENING : ANTHEM --"O GOd of Nations, on The We Cali" Soleirste—M.rk. J, E. Daley, Mtg. J. A. Munn, meas, H. Murray, Mre. ea A. Wright, Mr. D. L. Reid, Mr. F. E. Willis. MALE QUARTETTE --"Nearer My God To Thee" Mr. J. T. St'att, Mr. F. E. Willis, Mr., M. R. Rennie, Mr. D. L. Reid M. R. RENNIE, REV. HUGH JACK, IRIS.; M. R. RENNIE, Choir Leader. Mihister. - Organist. tiC PI ed. OTHER SECTIONS WILL FOLLOW Pupils of S. S. No: 3, Hullett, at Constance, made Huron County his- tory on Monday, when they planted the first of the woodlets which even- tually all rural schools in Huron will have adjoining t'he,so_hool house. The land on. which the trees were planted constists of 11/4 acres, and it was donated by Howard Armstrong, while the fence was presented by W. L. Whyte. All the work was done by the pupils of the school under the deretcion o$a Agricultural Retpresentrative J. ' Shearer and their teacher, Wilbert Frakick. Commenting on the venture, Mr. Shearer stated that while a nutalaer of school section's in Huron had ar- ranged far future planting and had obtained land for this purpose, as far as hte knew Constance was the only section who was actually planting a woodlot this year. Hay Twp. Pupils Busy In Hay Township students of bbe vatnious schools' also planted trees last week -end. Each pupil was furnished with five trees which could be plen:ted where the student • vesthed. The ship- ment arrived from Ontario nurseries on Friday and consisted of walnut, butternut, maple, ash, spruce and pine. Mese trees are in addition to any the schools may plant as 'a school woodiot. • WILL ANNOUNCE SLOGAN WINNERS ON FRIDAY Sponsored by the Ontario Hydro - Electric Commission, a cooking settee' and demonstration of modern electri- cal appliances will be held in the Town Hall here Friday afternoon and evening. The Travelling Hydro Shop will be open for inspection by the public throughout Friday. At Ane pregnant .Friday `evening the local winners of the Flydro Slogan Contest will be announced. HOLDS TROUSSEAU TEA FOR BRIDE-TO-BE A very delightful trousseau tea was 'held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farquhar, of near Kipper, on Wednesday evening in honor of th:;i'r daughter, Miss Doreen Farquhar, bride -elect of this month. The guests were received by Miss Doreeu Far- qubar, Mrs. Chas. Farquhar, -Mrs. A. Spencer and Mise Mary Farquhar, and numbered over two hundred. Tea was poured in the afternoon by Mrs. John Hind., of Exeter, and in the eve- ning by Mrs., John Consitt, Seaforth, grandmother of the bride. Those who displayed the trousseau were Mrs. Claude Blowes, Hensel' • ; Mrs. M. D. Hammon[ St. Marys; Mas. R. Jervis, Clinton; Mrs. E, F. Taman, Blenheim; Mrs. P. McNaaugitton, Hen - sail, and Mrs. S. G. Rennie, Hensel!. A very delicious lunch was served with tea. - • Brucefield W.A. Holds Meeting The May meeting of the Women's Association was held in the Sunday school room on May ard, it being vis- itors' days. There was a large gath- ering of members' and visitors. Af- ter a abort business period there was a short program which all enjoyed very much. There was also a very successful sale of aprons and home- made candy, after wihich lunch was served and a social hour spent. Mrs. A. T. Scott and Mies Elizabeth Scott spent Saturday In London. Mrs. Hugh Aik'enlhead, and Anna and Mae. A. Zapfe and .Margaret spent Monday with Mire. William Henry, London' Read. Muss Irene Snider of London spent the week -end at he'r home here. Mr. and Mrs. B. Kaiser and .Mrs. Earl Kaiser and niece, of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. John Kaiser of Hensel! spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Zapfe and other friends. Misses Ina and Ellen Scott of Lon- don spent Mother's Day with their Mother, Mrs. A. T. Scott. Mr. and. Mrs. K. S'htouldice and Et - tie daughter and. Mrs. Bert Shouldice visited Mr. and Mrs. A, Paterson one day last week. •. Mr. and Mrs. T. Dunlop ea Harry, of Chatsworth, spent the week -end 'with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Scott and Mrs. Rattenbury. Mr. and Mrs. E. Schilbe Land babe, of Zurich, Mr. and Mrs, E. Munn and Aileen, of Henget', spent Sunday with •Mr..and Mrs. G. Swaal, Mr. and Mira T, 1<i, Wheeler spent the Weekend[ in Strtatford', SEAFORI ROES OBSERVE QRS' DAY ON S NDAY A.idminister Rite of Baptism 'To Five At First Pres- byterian Church. RALLY DAY SERVICE Seaforth churches observed Mo- thee's Day at the services on Sunday. In First Presbyterian Church the rite cf Baptism was ad'minastered, while at Nortrhside Church a rally day see eise ,was held. At a rally day service for young and old, fine mus'ie was provided for Mother's Day by the junior choir In Northside United Church. In the moaning Rev. H. V. Workman took for it' -e theme of a splendid sermon, "Worthy Parents," and in the even- ing, "Home As a Sacred• Institution." , At First Presbyterian Ohusch the order of [service prepared by the Board of Sabbath Schools, and Young People's Societies of the Presbyter- ian Church in Canada which centred around the theme, "1l1other," was closely followed, the responsive read-. svgs being Qlaken by trate Pupils and ,congregation. Donald Munn and Don- ald McKay sang very sereetly a duet entitled, "Mother's Day:' Rev: Hugh Jack led in prayer after the offering, which was taken to spread the Gospel in foreign lands. A quartette appro- priate to the occasion was sung ny M. It. Rennie, James T. Scott, F. E. Willis and D. L. Reid. The rite of baptism was administer- ed by the pastor to the following chil- dren who were presented by their parents: Robert Hugh Gorwill, son of Dr. John Gorwiltl and Mrs. Gorwill; Lois Isabel• Charters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Charters; Margaret Jean, daugthter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hemburger; Bruce Douglas Coleman, sou of Mer and Mrs, Wilfred Coleman, and Alma June, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fowler. Rev. Huge Jack then gave a brief but earnest address on "A Mother's Secret Longings For Her Child" stressing the importance of a mother's love, influence and ex- ample in the spiritual lite of a child and the family lite of the home." Mr. M. McKellar pronouneed-the benedic- tion. • Plan Conference at Wingharn The Rural Dean of Huron, Rev. I.. P. D. Hurford, D.D., has announced that the Spring Conference of tate Deanery Chapter of Huron, Deanery Laymen's Association and Women's Auxiliary will be held in St. Paul's Church, Wingham, on Thursday, Mny 26th. The Holy Communion will be celebrated at 10 a.m. when Rt. Rev. G. A. Wells, D.D., Bishop of Cariboo, will preach the sermon. Dr. Wells• will also address a joint meetring of all delegates to the conference at 3.30 in the afternoon. The Woman's Auxiliary will con- vene immediately after the Commune ion service for a business session, un- der the direction of Mn. A. C. Calder, President of the Deanery Association, and later on will hear an address from Mrs. H. L. Jennrings,, from Fort Norman. Rev. Canon Townsend will speak to a joint meeting of the Deanery Chap- ter, and Laymen's Association, helmet!, iately after lunch. Under the Rural Dean and Mr. H. (3. Mair, Preeldent, the Chapter and Laymt'n's Association respeotively, will conduct busine,;s sessions in the morning. The Archdeacon of London, Dr. W. J. Doherty, will be present during the day. • News of Constance Friends of Mrs. 13. B. Stephenson will be pleased to know that slhe is making satisfactory progress after her operation in Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lawson and Miss Isabel Ferris visited Mr. and Mrs. William McMillan in London on Tues- day. Mise Isabel Ferris, of Alberta, who has stpenrt the past few months visit - ting her gra'odmother, Mrs, Henry Taylor and other relatives, returned ,home on Wednesday by bus, via Lon- don. Mr. Andy Reekie, of London, spent the week -end with Mrs. feekie and family at the home of her parents-, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Britton: Mr. and Mrs. Noble, of Blyth, and Mn and Mrs. Charles Rattth and fam- ily, o8 Belgrave, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ferguson. CEDAR , FENCE POSTS all sizes, N. CLUFF & SONS I�' Hesnsall Senior Institute Hears Interesting Reports Covering Activities of Year Miss Beryl Pfaff is Elected President For New Year, and Other Officers and Committees Are Named. NEWS OF THE WEEK FROM HENSALL The Hensall Senior Institute met at the home of Mrs. G. M. Case. Wednes- day evening, with aaptendid attendance of members and guests present. The different reports were perestented by the following: Agriculture, Miss Mabel Work- man; Health, Miss. Irene Doug- las; Peace and Internaitional, Miss Beryl Pfaff ;. Education, Mrs. W. A. Young; Home Economics, Mrs. R. J. Moore; Publicity, Niles, Gladys Pass- more; Canadian. Industries, Miss Min- nie Sangster; Legislation, Miss Gladys Luker; Tr'easurer's report, Mrs. R. J. Moore; Nominating Committee re - pert, Miss. Irene Douglas. The program included: The motto, "Do not waste time at your hill, elimb it," Mise Minnie Sangster;. d,emonstre,- tete, "Care of House Plants," Mrs. John Walker, former Mrs. Anna Mc- Donald; Professor Quiz questions di- rected by Mise Beryl Pfaff and Mrs. W. A. Young. The Misses Ruth Hess and Norma Sangster contributed a vo- cal duet. The nominating committee pres- ented the list of officers which will form the new executive for 1939-40 : President, Miss• Beryl Pfaff; 1st vice- pres., Mrs. W. A. Young.; 2nd vice- pres., Mrs. M. G. Drysdale; sec.-treas., Mars. R. J. Moore; assist., Mrs. Ken Hicks; district director, Miss Maude MacLean; branch directors, Mists Ma- bel! Workman, Miss Irene Douglas, Mrs. W. B. Cross; pianist, Miss Flor- ence Weise); assist, Miss Gladys Luk- er; auditors, Mrs. G. M. Case, Mrs. Harry MacMillan; dist-riot representa- tive, Miers Olga Bali, Mrs. Jas. Pater- son, Mrs. Eric Kennedy; press report- er, Mie Gladys, Luker. Miss Beryl. Pfaff, the president, presidjed aver the meeting, which- opened wti•tah commun- ity singing and the roll call answered with payment of fees. Refrshments were served. Hold Mather -Daughter Banquet The Arnold Circle of Carmel Pres- byterian Church held a delightful Mother and Daughter banquet in the basement of the church Monday eve- ning, the tables being attractive with lovely bowls of tttiirs and other spring flow-ers. The ad•drese of wel- come was given by bt president, Mrs. Roy Bell, and t: musical period was directed by • Mrs. W. A. Young. Toasts to the King and Queen were proposed by Miss Alice Pfaff, replied to by the singing of the National An- them: to the Mothers, Miss 13eryi Pfaff, replied to by Mrs. Young. A contestwas enjoyed. directed by Mrs. Roy Bell. The guest speaker for the occasion v,ae Mrs. Young, of Luck - new, who gave an appropriate :td - dress fitting for the occasion. Con- triblrting to tlie•fine program was a piano duet, Mrs. Andrew Dougall and 41is;; Margaret Dougall: reading, Ruth Young; vocal quartette, Misses Mabel Workman, Irene Hoggarth. Emily Hos- kins .and Margaret Sangster; solo, Miss Margaret Dougall About 70 sat down to the tables so well laden with appetizing food. "God' Save the King" concluded this delightful evening. At a dinner -bridge held at the home of Miss Minnie Reid Friday evening, Mrs. John Walker, the former Mr.;. Annallcl)onald, a bride of this month was the recipientof a lovely umbrella, the gift from the bridge club of which site is a member. The toast was pro- posed to the bride by Miss Emma Johnston and replied to by Miss Mar- garet Ilabkirk, and the gift presented by Miss Minnie Reid. Following din- ner, bridge was indulged in. Entertain in Honor of Brides -To -Be Mrs. I), G. Steer was hostess at her home Friday evening, May 12, for Mist Doreen Farquhar, a popular bride t. of this month. Members of the 13ridAe Club and guests Pres- ented her v it.h a bridge lamp and table nnirroe, Mrs. Clouds Blowes do- ing the honors. The evening was de- voted to court -whist, after which a buffet lunch was served. Out-of-town guests included. Mrs. Ted Tartan, of Blenheim, Mrs. Maynard Harman and Miss Dorothy Drummond of St. Marys. En'tertainin'g Friday evening, May 12th, for Miss Helen Walker, a bride - elect of this month, were the Misses Margaret and Barbara Shepherd at their home, woven some twenty girl friends presented her with a kitchen shower in cream and Breen. The Misses Edina Sauhdercoele and Mar - garret Shepherd presented the gifts. A plearsi•nig feature of the the was a mock wedding with tllue roles of bride portrayed by Mists Nellie Fee; groom, Mize Norma. Cook; minister, Miss Pearl Harpole, and the gifts were carried into the room in base kets with decoration, of pink and- whdte. The evening was spent in a social time and dainty refresthmeuts were served. Also entertaining for Miss Walker Saturday evening at a miscellaneous shotver was Mrs.. W. A. Young at tier home here, also the neighbors and frti'ends oteTuckerrmi•th where s'he' was a former resident, who gave, her a miscellaneous shower at her horse on Tuesday evening. Mr. Wm. Fee, accompanied by Mr. Will Reynolds, was in London on Monday last. Mrs. J. W. l3onthron has just re- turned from, a pleasant visit with her mother, Mrs, Youngblut in Waterloo, and also visited, in Kitchener. (Continued on Page 4) • • • • • •• New Pole Line P, U. C. workmen commenced this week the first step in the re- moval of Goderich Street hydro and telephone poles from Gode- rich Street, when a start was made in erecting a new line at of Goderich Street pro - Meanwhile' Sell Tele - workmen are proceeding the rebuilding their dis- throughout the the rear perties. phone with tribution town tion which ,duri ng system readiness common 'expected September. of in the installs of a system, is cut in for battery be to • • • • • • LADY BOWLERS NAME MRS. REiD QRESiDENT Officers Are Elected in Pre- paration For Busy Season. The annual meeting of the Ladies' Bowling Club was held at the home of Mrs. Merton A. Reid. The following officers were elect- ed: President, Mrs. M. A. Reid; 1st viae-pres., Mrs. D. Shanahan; .,2nd vice-pres., Mrs. L. T. DeLacey; secre- tary, Mrs. E. H. Close; treasurer, Mrs. Robert Smith; social committee, Mrs. C. P. Sills, Mrs. H. Mellon, Mrs. H. Stewart, Miss • Mary Galbraith; tourn- ament committee, Mrs. W. Hart, Mrs. W. C. Sutherland, Mrs. D. Shanahan, Mrs. E. H. Close; prize committee, Miss M. Dorsey, Mrs. L. T. Delacey. At the close of the meeting a de- licious lunch was served by the hos- tess. • Induct Rector at Gorrie Church On Tuesday, May 16th, Rev. J. L. Bald, B.A., was inducted. as- Rector of Gerrie, by Archdeacon Doherty, D.D. 'file church was completely filled when the sermon was preached by the Rural Dean, Rev. R. P. D. Hurford, D.D., of St. Thomas' Church, Seaforth, from the subject, "'Phe Church's Task Today." The Rural Dean also wel- corned the new Rector on behalf of the clergy. Assisting in the service were Itev. H. Naylor, Mr. Bamford, lay reader, Rev. A. C. Calder, Rev. J. Graham, Rev. E. O. Gallagher, Rev. R. M. Weeks, and Rev. H. O'Neil. A reception for Rev. and Mrs. Ball was held after the service in the I Or- ange Hall, at wtlitioh Mr. Isaac Gamble acted as chairman: Speeches of wel- come and good wishes were made by all the clergy present and also by Mrs. A. C. Calder, President of the Deanery W. A., and Mr. Bamford, to which Rev. J. L. Ball suitably replied. A very happy and successful evening was spent. • 1 News of -Kippers Anniversary services, under the aus- pices Of St. Andrew's Y. ,P, S. will be held in St. Andrew's Ohurc'h next Sdriday, May nat. Fine services of worship ane, cured because the Rev, W. P. i.ane of Goderich will preach at both services, and Mrs. H. E. May- field, of Zion City, will sing solos. and of course the choir will furnish spe- cial music. Services will be at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m, On Monday evening at 8 o'clock the Brucefield Young People will present their play, "The Girl Prom Out Yon-, der," in St. Andrew's Church, Kippen. League Opens May '24 First Hole Game: For June 8. HENSALL HERE THE'. ya Meeting in Clinton Friday, repres- entatives of teams entered ine the Hurotn-PertIh . Juvenile O. A. B Ao af- filiation with the intermedtat'e Regan ization, drew up a scted+ttle of game's for the season's play. Five tpwrla, were represented. They are: C•lin,,- ton, Exeter, God'rIel , HaensaL ;and Seaforth, each sending .a strong dota- ge/time An effort to bring Mitchell' into the group is being Made. The schedule as at prssen't ,anraangedt and subject to 'reviasdoa if MiIxilieil comes in, is as follows: May 24—Heh,sall at Clinton, (p.aL) 'May 30—Exeter at Remelt. June &--Hensall at Seaforth; Clin. ton at Exeter.' June 121—Clinton at Hensall. June 13—Seaforth at Goderich. June 15—Hert,sall at Exeter. June 241—Exeter at Goderiele June 26—Exeter at Clinton. June 29-=Godterich at Seaforth. July 1—Clinton at Goderich. July 13—Hensel'' at, Goderich. July. 17—Seaforth at Exeter. July 21—Seaforth at Clinton. - - July 25e-Goderich at Clinton. July 27—Clinton art Seaforth. Aug. 1—Godeadeh at Exeter. • STRATFORD CHIEF EXAMINES ALARM Deputy Fire Chief Lon Hammer, of Stratford, was in Seaforth on Mon- day, when in company with P, 17. C. officials he examined the fire alarm system of the town, which during re- cent mont'ha has 'been subject to false alarms. - " The Stratford alarm system is simi- lar to that in use here and has been in charge of Chief Hammer for twen- ty-five weety-five years. He was thus able to make a number of suggestions which will assist in clearing, up the trouble in the local system. • C. W. L. Holds Euchre, Bingo A very enjoyable euchre and bingo, under the auspices of the Catholic Womon'9 League, was held in St. James' Hall on Tuesday evening. I'rizes were won by: Ladies, Mrs. W. Stodda.rd: lone hands, Mrs. A. O'Leary; gentlemen, Mr. J. Mars:[; lone hands. Mr. J. M. Eckert. Lunch was served, and proceeds amounted to $44.00. • BanksOnlyObservc Holiday Saturday Some confusion• which; has existed in town whether or not. Saturday, M.c 20th, the King's birthday, would beet public holiday, has been cleared this week with the announcement 'that Seaforth stores would remain open. While the day will not be generally observed in Seaforth, it is, however, a statutory holiday and will be ob- served by the local banks. • Dies in Clifford.—The death occur- red in Clifford on Sunday of Henry Demmerlin'g in his `firtl year. Inter- ment tock place in Hawick Lutheran cemctrry on Weclnes.day. Mr. Dem - riling was the grandfather' of Mrs. Roy- I)ungey and Mrs. W. Austin, 'tf Seaforth. Zurich Land Mark Goes as Weigh Scales are Removed One of the oI'd landtmarks in tate village was removed Bast week when the public weigh scales on the street adjoining the Dominion House was wrecked and taken off the street. The removal not only improves, the sight of the street, but also will improve traffic ronditttions et this a busy cornier. The admiuialratars of the John Bak- er estate (have disposed of the earms owned by the deceased and immediate possession have been given. The 68 - acre fam on the boundary road has been sold to Mrs. Robert Baker and the 50 -acre bush lot on concession 9 has been sold to Mr, Peter Baker. Botch parcels are in Stanley Township. The scholans of the schools through- out tite township were busy the end of last week planting trees. 'The De- pa•rtmen't. of Agriculture of Ontario arranged to supply five trees to each pupil and also any number applied for, to plant in the school yards. The ship- ment arrived last Friday and consist- ed of walntpt, bu'ttternet, maple, ash, spruce and pine. The gasoline war in the 'village coon times and one service station is re- tailing gas at 24 cents including th• tax, while others are asking 25 ceaits. Mns. Susan Haberer and Miss Frieda Haberer of town and Mise Frieda Rader of Dashwood have left on a visit with relatives in Kemtueky and expect to be away for several weeks. Mr. H. Peine. barrister of New Ham- burg, was a buetnebs visitor in town on Monday. t Among those front a distance who spent Mother's Day with relatives here were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Swart, of Detroit, with Mrs. A. Fuss; Mr. and Mrs. O. Neil with Mr. A. Metier; Mr. and Mrs. E. W: 'Stoskopf with Mrs. Mary Jolhneen ; Mr. and Mas. 3. Major with Mir, and, Mts. .W, -, "^viyt e- bert. a Mrs. Clara Deeper is via[ her daughter, Mrs, M. Witmer* 7_ . troit. An auction sale of the; effects of the late Mrs. Lydia Geiger vlrlll .11a•. held here next Saturday afte"l tgoIi, [M1 1rX