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Eightieth Year
Whole Number 3755
• SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, DE, `. EMBER 1, 1939. •
MEETING HONOURS Holland Accident Cause
JOHN R. WILSON ON RemainsMystery .as Jury
80TH BIRTHDAY Retu.rrts Open Verdict
Lions and Council Join in
Tribute To Former
Clerk -Treasurer.
BOY SCOUT NIGHT
Leaders in charge of 'the Seaforth
Boy Scouts and Cubs were guests It
the Monday evening dinner of the
Seaforth Lions Clubs. Scouts and
Cubs in Seaforth are sponsored by
the Lions -
A feature of the evening was the
Introduction, of John A. Wilson, for
Many yeans Clerk and Treasurer of
Seaforth, who on Monday observed
;his 80th birthday. Aa a mark of re-
spect, members of the council and
Public Utility Commission attended
the meeting. An address of congrat-
ulation was read Mr. Wilson on be-
half of the eouncil and Lions Club.
Thanking the meeting, Mr. Wilson
wecalled that it was 73 years ago that
he came as a boy to Seaforth. "It
was a very nnuoh--different town then
than it is now," he recalled, "and in
many ways busier."
Also guests at themeeting were
twenty-five atemlbers of the Exeter
Lions Club, who were introduced by
President Sandy Elliott.
H. G. Meir, chairman of the Boys'
and Girls' Work Committee of the
Club, acted as chairman and he was
assisted in arrangements for the
meeting by Lion Dr. J. A. Munn.
James Spittal, of Wing'ham, district
Scout Commissioner, was the, guest
speaker and he told of the work be-
ing accomplished by the Scouts and
the manner in which the boys were
.developed through .. their association
with Scouting. A mnttion of thanks
by Lion George C. Brightrall to the
speaker was adopted by the meeting-
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Recalls Seaforth
Hockey Players
Howard I3roughton, in his column
"On the Sport Trail," in a recent is-
sue of the Londe Free Press, re-
calls some Seaforth hockey history
when he says: "Rapt- (Dave) Reid,
who played intermediate 0. H. A.
hockey here iu 1911-12-13-14 and went
:overseas, is now confined in, Welles-
ley Hospital in Toronto. Reid play-
ed a strong game at centre ice, and
wilt be remembered by Londoners
for his efforts in bhe finals with Col-
•lingw'cod. Dalton (Dot) Reid, his
brother, was also a member of tee
London 'team when peven-man and
only two periods were played, with
no substitutes,.
"ft was in the spring of 1912, when
Dot Reid was playing as a junior
against Berlin, now better known as
Kitchener, in the 0.H -A.. •playdowns,
that an accidentaa practice shat cut
Goaler George Hainsworth over one
Aye in the first genie at Seaforth.
This proved the turning point in
Haineworth's career. He was com-
pelled to play three remnini•nrg games
with the use of his one good eye,"
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Santa Coming.
Santa Claus will visit Seaforth
under the auspices of the Lions
Club in exactly three weeks from
today—on Friday, Deciember 22.
Children of Seaforth and district
will each receive a free stocking
and then will be guests of the
Seaforth Lions Club at a free
show at the Regent Theatre.
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}IENSALL CHURCH
CALLS REV. WEIR
'Carmel Church Seeks Port-
age la Prairie Min-
ister.
At a well -attended congregational
meeting held in Carmel Presbyterian
Church on Monday evening of this
week, a unanimous call was extend-
ed to Rev. Wm. Weir, of Portage la
Prairie, recently of Goderich, and son
of the late Fred Weir, J.P., of Gode-
rich, who lost his life in the sinking
of the Athenia.
Honor Mr. and Mrs. Tinney
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tinney, a recent
bridall. couple, and the former Miss
Nettie O'Brien, were tendered a re-
ception in the Town Hall, Hensall, on
Thursday evening, when between 300
and 400enteighbors and friends' pres-
ented them with a lovely cabinet of
silver, Mr. Jack Corbett doing ,the
honors and Mr. Charlie O'Brien read-
ing the address. Mr. Tinney express-
ed his lthank& in a very fitting man-
ner. Following the presentation, "For
He's a Jolly Good Fellow" was sung
with Mans. Joan, Murdock at the piano.
Dancing was a feature of the even-
ing with Murd'ock's• orchestra furnish-
ing the music. Refreshments were
served. Arranging the reception were
Mr, William Parke and Mr. Jack Cor-
bett-
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Legion Thanks
Public for Help
The Canadian Legion wishes to
thank the people of Seaforth, and vi-
cinity for their splendid response to
the sale of Poppies on Remembrance
Day and also at the recent 13ingo
partied. The net receipts for Poppy
Day amounted to $56.23, ten per cent.
of which goes to the Canadian Leg-
ion Service Bureau and the balance
foe the aid of needy veterans.
From the last three Bingo parties
net receipts were $64.07, half of
which goes to the local Red Cross
Society.
Hensall Players Guests
Of Honour at Banquet
Some forty pedsons, kepresenting
the Hensg.l Bali Cab, the Hensall
village cnueci•i, members of the
Huron -Perth Baseball Executive for-
mer members of the Hurron.Pertsand
Hensall ball executives and prom-in-
en't citizens of Hensall, gathered at
the New Commercial Hotel, Hensall,
as guests of Host Stan Tudor, to
pay tribute to the 1939 edition of the
Remelt Bali Club. The highlight of
the banquet was the main course of
'venison, the spoils of a successful
bunting trip of Mr. Tudor and his
soon, Morris, on Manitoulin Island.
Cleo, Joynt, president of the Hen -
Sall Bail Cub, acted as chairman, The
first speaker was Village Clerk Jas.
A, Paterson, presldest of the Huron -
Perth Baseball Association. In his
short remarks Mr. Paterson paid
worthy (tribute to Mrs. Tudor for her
trouble in preparing bee banquet and
a, to the "forgotten ones," the. Hensel!
�• Jnveniies,
who, unsung, fought it out
to a finish in the local juvenile group.
The entire gathering, led by M r .
Paterson, arose and sang, "For They
Are Jolly Good Fellows" in honor of
Mr, and Mrs. Tudor, for the most
gracious hospitality and interest in
the welfare of the Hensall Bald Club.
Mr. D. H. Wilson, Seaforth, a for-
• soar valued -member of the Huron -
Perth Executive, expressed his grati-
tude to the host for the fine hospi-
tality and speaking from his long ex-
perienes in, the interest of amateur
sport, att'vissed the audience that the
success of a ball club lay in their
ability to appreciate all constructive
criticism and at the same time stick
together and co-operate in the inter-
ek.of the club, Morris Tudor, treas-
urer of the Hensall Bald Club, pre-
seenfedi 4fre very favorable financial
aeport of the club.
Folio -Wing faiviss the chaisrman called
upon the following speakers: Reeve
Sbraddlek, who in his usual pleasing
manner asked the club to continue to
co-operate in their own best inter-
eets and those of the village- Mr.
'Vickie, a former valued member of
the Hensall balltdcleb, who upon con-
gratulating the executive and team
of the present olub, asked the play-
ers to rive up to tine high standard
of Hensall sport.manstrip and play
the game. In •.Dine with the gentle-
manly and good-hearted nature of the
club, the president, Mr. Joynt, pre -
sleeted boxes of ohrocolates to the la-
dies( responsible for the fine service
throughout the banquet -
Mr. Tudor, manager of titre team and
host, reviewed the team's activrtles
and while .pointing out its weaketess'-
es, predicted that 1f the boys con-
tinued to co-operate, Reinstall would be
group ch•atrapions next year. Duff
Brown, captain of the team, express-
ed bhe view of the team and suggest-
ed to bhe executive a token they
might adopt in honor of the players.
The executive adopted Mr, Brown's
suggestion. Carter Kerslake, former
Henear star and now menthes* of tine
Stratford O.B.A. champions, strewed
the neceseity of esnd tion and a
keep -Plugging attitude to bring about
a championship team:. Mr. Ssmalia-
combe, an old Henson citizen, con-
gratulated the team.
Fallowing a vote of tthanks,• moved
by the president, Mr. Joynt, and sec -
ended by tee entire group, the host
was again called. Mr. Tudor ex-
pressed his,• appreciation! for the onto -
port given to him as manager and
predicted a group eha(mpionehip
should the present team profit on(_T.ts
mistakes of last year. Mr. Oliver, of
London, the last speaker of the eve-
ning, sthaanked the host and paid( tri-
bute to the club. The Meeting elm
ed with the singing of, "Auld Lang
Syne" and "0 Canada." Mr. George
Grant, of Exeter, acted as pianist
throughout the evening.
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Coroner's Inquest Hears
Evidence in Death of
Benedict Holland on Oc-
tober 9th.
FOUND LYING
ON HIGHWAY
A coroner's jury enquiring into the
death of Benedict Holland, on Monday
afternoon here, returned a verdict of
accidental death from injuries inflict-
ed by persons unknown and appar-
ently driving a motor vehicle. The
jury considered the verdict 40 min -
tee
Evidence brought out at bhe in-
quest indicated that young Holland,
20 -year-old St. Coiumban boy, had
died in •Scott Memorial Hospital, Sea -
forth, a few hours after being dis-
covered lying on Highway No. 8, east
of Seaforth, on the morning of Oct.
9th. The inquest was presided over
by Coroner Dr. P. J. Burrows. Crown
Attorney D. E. Holmes examined the
witnesses.
While the evidence at the inquest
failed to clear up the mystery of
what had struck Holland, it did indi-
cate that this legs had been run over
by one wheel of a car owned by Geo.
Coleman and driven by his son-in-law,
Roes Chapman- The accident was
reported to police by the latter. The
evidence also showed conclusively
that the injuries 'which Ied to Hol-
land's death, had not been caused by
the Coleman car, but rather that Hol-
land had been. struck by some object
and was lying an bhe pavement when
the Coleman car came along.
Chief Snell 'of Seaforth, first wit-
ness examined, told of being called to
the scene of the accident on the
morning of October 9th. When he
arrived he discovered Holland lying
on the side of the road. He was
stili conscious. As Chief Snell lean-
ed over him, Holland said, "Is that
you, Chief?" Snell answered, "Yes;
what happened, Benny?" and Holland
replied, "I don't know," the_reiated.
Chief Snell described the position
of holland wihen be arrived and; toid
of assisting Dr. J. D. Colquhoun to
remove him to (hospital.
Ian MacTavisih identified photo-
graphs of the scene Of the accident
which he had taken on instructions
from investigating police.
Dr. J. D. Colquhoun, who in com-
pany with Dr. W. C. Sproat, had
performed an autopsy, told the jury
injuries included ruptured .spleen,
liver, kidneys, fractured pelvis and
three fractured ribs. Death, in his
opinicir., was due to shock and Toss
of blood as a result of the internal
injuries. The only external Marks
were three superficial abrasions on
the left leg.
"Could he have received such in-
juries as you describe from a car go -
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Toll Brothers
Are Enjoyed
On Monday evening, Nov. 27th, in
Nositheside United Church, •a very
large audience listened for two full
hours of happy; and; helpful entertain-
ment to. the Toll Biros. giving their
Travelogue, "Tour Thro'usgh South
America."
Tire story was exceedingly well
told( and the pictures• were everything
that coubd be desired,
The Woman's Aseociat.ion is to be
congratulated on bringing this high
class entertainment to the town. Pro-
ceeds aanonnnted to $99.35,
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Reviews Book
Be of G ood Cheer
The following• review of Miss H.
Isabel Graham's new book, "Re Of -
Good Cheer," is taken from the Ed-
monton Journal of Nov. 25, 1939:
"Typically Canadian and of this
period are Inane in Miss H. Isabel
Gr'alforn's attractively arranged col-
lection, "Be Of Good Cheer." She
devotes much of her skill to inter-
preting the beauties of Eastern Can-
ada.. Of Scottish parentage, she has
a gift for 'homely verse after the
manner of Burns. 'There's Aye A
Something,' 'Love Lichtens the Creel'
and a number of others should ap-
peal to many Seottisti Canadians.
Thoroughly meodern-in her interests,
Miss Graham writes, not only heart -
lifting sentiment that, at times shows
the distinctly feminine touch, but al-
so of suet• mannish theme as "To
the Flying Corps" and to Ralph Weil-
and of the Boston Bruins.
ErieCastell, of Montr•eCl National
Secretary Association, also says: "I
think you are to be congratulated on
the appearance of this book, which
in every detail ie•a, worthy repository
for your collected poste% We need
bhe note of cheer today, but more
than that we need the deeper sspirl'
tual convfort t'itrat springs from the
heart. Your work has that quality
and to that ezitent you have made a
significant contribution to Canadian
wares."
NO CONFU ION AS
WAR DECLA F D SAYS
A. R. P. WARDEN
All Help Fill Sandbags With
Earth From Hyde Park,
'Says A. R. Turnbull.
GAIN "WAR NERVES"
Despite the ever-present fear of air
raids, people in England are uncon-
cernedly going about their daily tasks
is the word contained in a letter re-
ceived by
Mrs. G. T.
Turnbull
here from
her son, A.
Terti11ulti
of London,
England.
Mr. Turn-
bull, w h o
has been
in England
for a num-
ber of
years, is
an air raid
warden,
and cl',e-
scribes in
his letter the reaction of the people
on the' day war was declared:
"The Thicket," Ashley Park Rd.,
Walton-ow-Thiannes, Surrey.
Noyem'ber 2, 1939.
Dear Mother: Suny%ay, Sept. 3rd,
was a day of great significance to
Great Britain, and fn, fact to the
'whole Empire, as at was the day on
which we officially beea.me at war
with Germany. The story of how that
day passed around Dolphin Square
where I have my apartment is rather
am
interesting_one, and I am going to
try and give you a full account of the
Happenings. I had intended to write
you sooner about it, but during Sep-
tember my nerves were upset to such
an extent tihart I found it very dif-
ficult to write a coherent letter. How-
ever, 1, like most ober people, have
now developed "war nerves" and am
able to carry crus life and business in
a more normal fashrian.
As you know, the German troops
actually marched on Poland) on the
morning of Friday, rS pt, 1st, and to
all of us in London -"t meant just
one thing War with Germany was
inevitable. It just remained to see
what flnrm our declratioo of war
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RED CROSS -
NOTES
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The ladies who have had wool out
for some time are requested to re -
tut n the tir:ishetl work and left over
wool. as soon as possible•
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The, Executive would appreciate the
loan of a few sewing machines in
gird condition, for use in the w-oi k
at hctuiquarters in tie Library.
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Ladies art, askee to save clean
wrapping papers and bring then- to
the work room.
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The Society Shipped
socks on Friday last.
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72 pairs. of
Contributions of bedding, cots,
and blankets for the use of the local
militia, are urgently requested. Any
person having such articlee are re-
quested to leave word at the Arm-
ouries and they will be called for.
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A successful bingo party under the
auspices of the Iled Cross and Leg-
ion Welfare Branch, with an attend-
ance of about 100, was held Friday
evening in 'D' Company Armouries.
The door prize, a set of dishes, was
won by Mr. Dunlop. Others receiv-
ing awards were: J. Hawkins, Miss
Isabel Flanningan, Mrs. J. Muir, Miss
J. Flannigan, Charles Piadet-, Geor;e
Kruse, Mrs. C. Wasman, Mrs. W.
Hart, John Malone, Mrs. 11. Wii'bee,
F. McCowan, C. Smith, Miss M. Hud-
son, Mrs. J. Malone, Miss Norma
Muir, Miss Mary Barry, Mrs. Gould,
Mrs. Lang. Dr. J. A. Munn, Mrs. W.
Devereaux, J. Hannigan, C. Pinder,
Fred Johnston and. George Hays.
The FAMOUS
Rosedale
Alberta Coal
Makes your home
a haven of
comfort
N. CLUFF & SONS
Contests For Reeve In
Clinton, Hensall, Hullett
As Candidates Qualify
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Goderich Will Vote For •
Council Only, but Hen-
sall and Clinton Will Vote
On All Offices.
MANY RECEIVE
ACCLAMATIONS
Chief interest in early Huron elec-
tions will centre about' contests in
Clinton, Hensall aiid Hullett. In
Clinton three candidates are running
for Mayor -and two for Reeve, in ad-
dition to other offices. Hansall will
have an election with three running
for Reeve, as also will Hullett where
two seek the office.
Other municipalities voting are
Turnberry and Goderich Townships
and Goderich.
Ashfield
For Reeve—(acclamation), Alex,
McDonald:
For Deputy Reeve --(acclamation),
Gilbert Frayne.
For Council— ( fiftieth ation), Fred
Anderson, Lorne Johnston and Cecil
Johnston,
Clinton
For- Mayor—Kenneth G. Waters, B.
J. Gibbing(, W. Glen Cook.
For Reeve--- Fred Livermore, N. W-
Trewartha.
For P. U. C.—W. T. Hawkins, W.
F. R. Holmes.
For School Trustee, St. Andrew's
ward—Ernest Brown and A, F. Cud -
more. Six members of the council
were returned by acclamation. They
are W. F. Aiken, W. J. Agnew A. 3.
McMurray, Victor Falconer, William
Walker and O. L. Paisley, Three
school trustees were elected by ac-
clamation. They are: Mrs. Lillian
McKinnon, St. George's Ward; Mrs.
N. W. Trewartha, St., James' Ward,
and Dr. H. A. McIntyre, M.C., St.
John's Ward.
Goderich
For Mayor—(acclamation), H. J. A -
MacEwen.
For Reeve—(acclamation) Robt. E.
Turner.
For Deputy Reeve --(acclamation),
E. D. Brown.
ForCouncil—(Six to be elected):
J. E. Huckins, W. J. Baker, F. E.
Bingham, Nelson Hill, W. J. Craigie,
P. J. Ryan, David Sproul and Miss
Eva M. Somerville,
For P. F. C. -- (acclamation), r Dr.
F. W. Gallow.
Public School Trvstees+—(acclania-
tion), 54 David's Ward, Wm. 13is-
sett; St. Patrick's Ward. J. A. Snider;
St. George's Ward, W. H. Blackstone;
St, Andrew's Ward, John M, Roberts.
Goderich Township
For Reeve—Oliver J. Jervis, Ben
Rathwell.
For Council—(four to be elected):
Henry Corey, Herb C. Cox, Georgy r.
Ginn, Harold Montgomery, F. II.
Powell, Hobert J. Smith.
, Hensall
For Reeve --Owen Geiger, R. E.
Shaddick, F. W. Smallacombe.
For Council- -(four to be elected):
R. J. Cameron, H. W. Morton, P.
Moir. D. McKinnon, D. Robison.
School Trustees-- - (acebamation) : J.
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Badminton Club
Visits Goderich
Members of the Seaforth Badmin-
ton Club were in Goderich Wednes
day evening enjoying an inter -club
game. Seaforth i,adies lost 0-3, while
the men won 3-0, and in tho mixed
doubles Seaforth lost 2-4. The games:
Mixed Doubles
S. Jkarranee and, Miss Weed defeat•
ed Miss Pollock and Parsons, Gode-
rich 11-5. 5-11, 11-9; Smith and San-
derson, Goderich, defeated Southgate
and Hays, 8-11, 11.7, 11-3; Lester and
Southgnte defeated Watson and Fel-
low, Goderich, i1.5, 11 9; Johnson and
Park,, !Goderich. (defeated (let and
McKenzie, 8.11, 11-8, 11-7; Winloy
and Ackerman. Goderich, defeated
Soutftgate and Brown, 11-7, 911, 11-5;
Elliott and Brough,• Goderich, defeat
ed Case and Weectmark 11.5, 11.3.
Men's Doubles
Dorrance and Hays defeated Pol-
lock and Elliott, Goderich, 15-11; Mc-
kenzie & Southgate defeated Smith &
Johnson, Goderich, 15-11, 15-9; Weed -
mark and Brown defeated Winslow
and -Johnson, Goderich, 11.9, 13.10.
Ladies' Doubles
Parsons and Pellow, Goderich, de-
feated Wood and "Lester 15-10, 15-7;
Park and Sanderson, Goderich, de-
feated Southgate and Beat. 15-6, 6-15,
11-15; Brough anti Ackerman, Gode-
rich, defeated Case and Lester 11-5,
11-2.
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St. James' C.Y.O.
Entertains Clubs
Members of the C.Y.O. of St. James
Parish enjoyed a social evening on
Wednesday when they wore hosts to
C.Y.U. Clubs of Goderich, Kings-
bridge and Wingharp,
During the eveming novelty games
and dances were enjoyed. Lunch was
served to about 175.
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100 Recruits
Nearly 100 recruits have been
signed up by 'D' Company, Mjd.
dlesex and Huron regiment, ac-
cording to Lt. B. J. Duncan. The
Company is engaged in winter
training two nights a week. In-
cluded in the company are re-
cruits from Ctinton, Brussels,
Seaforth, Hensall and Exeter.
Seaforth is headquarters for 'D'
Company.
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OVER Ot
COMMIT
$2,501.00 Received Wean
day, With Two Districts:'
Incomplete. -
BOOKS STILL OPEN,
The campaign on behalf of the Red
Cross National War Appeal has bees'
alnr;ost comrpleted by the Advisory
Committee of the local branch, who
report great satisfaction' over tite re-
sult of the canvass.
The formidable objective of $2,500
get for .Seaforth district, was passed
0 on Wednesday with the receipt fee
cheque Prom the Seaforth Lions Club
for $100.00, which put the drive over
ODDFELLOWS GREET thGerteaPt.
credit must be given the
G R A N D M A S T E R canvassers who assisted' in the cam-
paign for• their diligent work, acrd' tof
the cheerful entivusiasnn of sutbscrib-.
ere whose readiness to co-operate
D D.G.M. Hugh Berry,of made their arduous task a plea9ure,
Dr. J. A. Munn, secretary of the com-
Brucefield, Presides at mittee said on Thursday. All can-
vassers report on the fine spirit
Special Meeting. w''h'iob they say was in evidence in
almost every home, even though mak-
ing a donation of any kind was in
Bro- J. M. Parker, grand master some cases a definite sacrifice..
of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, visit- • The committee is. now working as
ed Huron District No. 8 officially on quickly as possible in an endeavor to
Friday evening at the 1.0.0.F. Hall get out the official receipts, member -
in Seaforth- ships
District Deputy Grand Master Bro. cards and house stickers to all
those who subscribed one dollar or
Hugh Berry, of Brucefield, presided more. I•t is hoped that these Red
over the meeting with P.D,D.G:M. Cross stickers which denote member -
filling the chair after the preliminary ship, will be placed on a prominent
opening of the meeting, Bro. Har- window hn all homes.
burn, P.D.D.G.M., of Seaforth•, assist- No doubt a few
ed by Bro. Salter, P.D.D.G.M., of Exe- persons have been
ter, introduced the Grand Master. missed by byre canvassers due to smis-
Bro. Parker, in his address, understanding of districts allotted to
gave them, and also in many cases canvas -
some very interesting Information sers found residents were away from
concerning the I.O.O.F- Herne is To- .home when called on. Subscriptions
roanto and outlined some of the bene-
ficial changes which had taken place.
He also stated in his address, all
will continue to lye received at any
time by any district chairman and
members of the order enlisting for particularly by J. E. Keating, chair -
overseas service will be exempt from man of the Advisory Board, or Dr.
all dues and will receive full recogni- J. A. Munn, secretary. Funds will be
tiara from the lodge. He referred to needed and subscrip'tfans received
the brotherly attitude , which exists I for the duration of the war,
between Soverign Grand Lodge and j The amount which the committee
the Grand Lodge of Ontario towards had received at the close of business
brothers who enlisted" on Wednesday totalled $2,501,00, One
District Deputy Bro. Berry called district has yet to be reported'' and
P.D.D.G.M, M. McKellar to the front another district is incomplete,
where he was presented with a P.D. The returns from the various' tis
trios are as follows:
D.G.M. jewel by Grand Master Bro.
Seaforth,--
Parker, after which Bro. McKellar
thanked the brethren for °the jewel. �orih Ward
The lodge closed al. 9 p.m. South Ward
rd
following the session the members, EEast ville
numbering some 130, retired to the Tuck ndville
dining hall of the Commercial Hotel, Tuckersmttir
where a banquet had been Winthrop
qPrepared'.
Tiro. Geo. Jefferson, N.G., Clinton
Lodge, acted as toastmaster. A brief
program was enjoyed by all after the
brothers had drone justice to what
had bcett placed before them. The
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Marks 80th
Birthday Here
Mr. John A. Wilson, for thirty-four
years Town Clerk and Treasurer of
Seaforth, celebrated his 80th birth-
day on Monday, November 27th.
The event was quietly celebrated at
this borne oft Sunday, when a family
dinner was held in his honor at.
which three daughter, Miss Helen
Wilson, of Toronto, Miss Jeanette
Wilson, Txrndon, and Mrs. E. M. Lit-
tle, of Quebec City, and his son, Mr,
D. El. Wilson, who stucceeded his
father as Clerk and Treasr in
1934, were present. Another daugh-
ter, Mrs. K. McQuaig, of Biggar,
Sark„ with whom Mr. Wilson spent
several months this summer, was un-
able to be present,
Mr. Wilson is a Pon of the late 1).
$ 447.90
300.00
215.75
600.110
152.50
155.75
VVuii'o'n 254.10
Ft. ('iolumban' (not complete) 75.00
Balance of McKillop 170.00
Seaforth Lions Club 100.00
Total
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$2,501,00
Cala Lily Is
Unique at Xmas
Particularly unique at Christmas is
a large Cala Lily, which Mr, R. B.
Holmes proudly display at his resi-
dence. The lily, which was grown
from a bulb, has one largo bloom and
number urber of other buds ready to
flower.
1). Wilson, one of the most widely
known names in the county, and was
bern in Waterloo Township, coming
to Seaforth with his parents (1
,in 186
where he has been a ('ontinuous resi-
dent for seventy-three years.
Mr. Wilson has a host of friends in
town and country who will join The
Expositor in congratulations and best
wishes for many happy returns of
Monday.
Tuckersmith Boy Tells
Women How to Fix Cars
Neil Tyndall, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Tyndall, Tuckerssrnith, and a
brother of Mrs. Clifford Broadfoot,
Seaforth, is eonduoting one of the
first ela.s es of woman auto mechan-
ies at H. B. Beal Technical School,
London. The curriculum, which ex-
tends over 15 weeks, has been drawn
up by Mr. Tyndall, and he is con-
ducting the classes,
in a recent issue of the Globe and
Mail appears a picture of Mr. Tyn-
dall inetruetin.g hie class and a story -
of the work he is doing, whiclt reads
In part, as follows:
"Advice to the man of tomorrow
whom car refuses to budge on a
frosty morning: Don't call a garage,.
Ce31 your wife. Tf she is one of the
students of motor mechanics at. the
12, 11, Real Technical School night
classes for women auto trouble are
at, an end; likewise garage bills.
"And to the soldier of today the
srarnse iadvice holds good In sub-
stanro. Be careful when tempted to
prod, or use language unbecoming a
gentleman, to the uniformed figure
that lies in the dust under the etas-
ssis of an ambulance. It may well be
a graduate of the women's course in
motor mechanics who bas taken time
off from driving her ambulance to
"find that squeak—blast it'"
"Of the forty women who have en-
rolled in the speeial motor mechan-
ics' course that began last night, the
majority are preparing for war am-
bulance work. Others are preparing
themselves to take over transporta-
tion and meejianic•al jobs should a
war emergency demand that they
matt the trucks, while their .husbands,
brothers and sweethearts hold the
Maginot Line.
"Should tho male species be inclin-
ed to scoff at a course in motor me-
chanlsrs for the weaker sex, let them
peruse the curriculum as drawn up
by Nell Tyndall, instructor, and S.
51. Golding, director of the automo-
bile department of the school. To
begin with. the fair mechanics Will
study the purposes of the various en-
gine unsits, such es pistons, connect,
ing rods, cylisnders and the other
things that make the car go.
"Through oil and grease and fifteen,
'easy lessons' that will entail: OS,
many weeks. the women ' • ,ttt'i .opt ,
will familiarize bbeniselveS tlV•'lir..'lg',,.
'operation of the four stroke oyt)ek
engine' and the intricaeies
nition system."
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