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The Huron Expositor, 1940-06-21, Page 1441 1.11 fr -a" • • • ",, , , ; ; , Eighty-first Year Whole Number 3784 WALTON MAN IS HEAD OF TRUSTEES AND RATEPAYERS Huron Association Holds Annual Convention At Brussels. DISCUSS GRANTS' Trustees and ratepaeers -of Huron County discussed their eanamen prob- lems at the association's fifteenth an- nual convention Which was held at Brussele .on Thursday. At the elle/Orkin of officers, which concludled the .meeting, Robt. Short - reed, Walten, was elected president. He sifeceedes R. H. Thompson of Bel - grave. The presiderut, _Mr. Thompson; Bel grave, was in the chair. After hear- ing a 'repot of the last year's con- vention, •held at Wingham, read • by the secretary, Mrs. R. Davidson, of pringasmon, f M. A. Campbell, secre-. tarY of the 'Pe:Ma:total Association, with headquarters at. Toronto, was introduced and gave an informative address, bringing to the attention of Qhs trustees some of the servic.esof- fered to set:dal boards through, liber- al grants from the Department of Ed- ucation. Why school board i ,do not accept the serviceoffered ie a prob- lem to Mm. H dealt with grants for transportation," for whieh, ef two or more schools co-operate in tratuspora lug of Pupils to high schiceds, will be received from the department He told also of the grant of 30. per cent. which may be obtained for dental in-' speetion. from the Department of Health if the hoard has the work dbne. Questions ad discussion, fol- lowed. The purchase of school 'sup- plies for pupils, for which the De- partment allociere a grant of 50 per cent. and the reduced rates at which oie supplies may be, obtained if pur- e,- toed wholesale,makes 'blue cost al - Joan'? eell. He could not see why the ea:special' regarding school boards ' - At ,tita,;nee_ tors before engaging teat blankets to ihanti \d down at the Association an:d expect • •, forthcoming this week. 'Me) Gillrie was named war work conva: sr Ate duration of the war, the core to work under her as arrang- • -lades 3/. pal'. • - sily The Cvrk for • The need of the hour is courage-- • .a courage whieh s biased on faith. If we- lose faitth. we lose courage also. God does not, promise, that life shall be without troubles or'even without' wars, but -He does ,promise, "When thou spest 'thrtingh the waters I wili• be with thee," and again, "I witi. never leave thee nor foresake. thee." Mow mane people are facing life' with a real conrage, a courage that will not 'fold up' if the worst comes., a courage that airways hopes for the best? In the worebip of the House 'bf God we find ottr faAtb. Strengtherre ed and our courage reeewed. After all •we are beings' vviblie a ,spiritual side to our nature whiele, needs quiet fellowship with the Heavenly Father, and that fellowship gives us courage. —tContributed). . • SEAFOlaTH, FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1940 Huron Council Sponsors County:IA/He Patriotic Demonstration at Clinton • • • • • • Mass Meeting is Planned To Encourage a n d Assist Milk Government in War Ef- Milk saved the day for Henry Bennewies, of Manley, -when light- ning &truck a transformer at his barn. The transformer burst in- to flames, but Mr. Bennewies was able to bring the fire under eon- trol by drenohing the flames with pails df milk. Had the fire not been checked at the outset it would have been difficult to save the barn, which is one of the largest in Manley district, from destruction. ..„ • • • • • 0 COUNTY COUNCIL FINISHES BUSINESS Discuss Children's Aid So- ciety Setup at Fri- day Meeting. After a half day holiday on Thurs- day in honer of the King's birthday,. Huron county council' worked hard all Friday to clear up thetbusiness of the session in. time for adjournment that evening. Matters relating to the Road Com- mission, Childeen's Shelter and Coun- ty Home were discussed. , • The county rioad, commission was authorized, te purchase hotel proper- ty in Auburn, comprising hotel build- ing and stables on One acre of land for $3,000. The buildings are bo be used for paint shop, storage and of - fie. A repair shop will be built. The commieetion's recammendation thet the road north of Gorrie and the road north of Zurich be replaced on the county road system was' aceept- ed- The total estimated expenditures for- 1940 by the roads commission for frenstraction were rt at $.56,700; for a'eelainery, $20,000;- superintendenee, sie've0; -maintenance,: $173;235.53. Receipts—Levy, 1.55 mills, $84100.- 93; sundry receipts- $1,00(); rental .eubsidy, $2,500; other subsidy, $71,- 000; machinery earnings, less operat- ing cost of equipment, $15,000. Total $173,600..93. • ' The Huron, Ratepayers' and Trus- tees' Association represented by Bert Thompson, past president, and Mrs. R. Davidson, requtested:. a grant of $50. On the reconimendation of the Education Committee the grant was refused after considerable debate. A • grant of $50 requested by In - !Spector Game' for display of .school ohildren'a work at the C.N.E. was authorized. No action 'was taken on the request for grant by Huron Fruit Growers' Asociation; nor $500 to the Seaforth Collegiate fOr the teaching (Continued from Page 5) fort. EXTEND INVITATION . TO ALL CITIZENS Citizens of Huron County will have an. opportimity opt Sunday evening to hear addresses relative to Canada's. war and by their presence to encour- age and assist the Government in its efforts. The mast patrilotic meeting, which is being sponsored by Huron County Council and is being arrang- ed by it in co-operation with the Can- adian Legion, will be held in Agri; cultural Park, Clinton, on Sunday af- tercatoon. Warden George Feagan will :preside at the meeting. Arrangements fior the meeting were begun at a"ineeting between the eouncil committee and representatives of the Legion. Reeve R. J. Bowman, of Brussels, is' chairman, while Coun- ty Clerk N. W. Miller, 1 slecretary. The CiXinanittee will Meet again ori Friday evening to 'complete arrange- ments. Speakers Arial include Dr. R. P. D. Herter:el, Seaforth, "Refugee Chil- dren': J. D. Thonras., Goderich, "Our War Effort"; R. Pooley, Exeter, "In- ternal Security," and Rev. G. G. Bur- ton,. Clinton, "War Services." All county bands will attend the ra117, the -committee eitpects. Various Legion .brauches will also be present. Legion brandies. will bring their col- ors end wear their beretse Compete at Shorthorn Picnic Results of the jirdging competition held at the Shorthorn Breeders' pic- nic at the Lions Park on Thursday, ere as follows: Ladies, mem tohn Hillebrecht Sea- _ forth; Mee; E. B. Gouclie, 'Seatorth; Miss Dorothy Ginn, Clinton; Juniors, Bill Levey, C.Iirubon; William Reid, Varna; Nionmean Ferguson, Crediton; Seniors, E. E Goudie, Seaforth; R. D. Hunter, Exeter; Lincoln 'White, St. Marys; F. McKenzie, St. Mares'. • • 41 49• tall BrF A EXETER COUPLE - WIN OPENING TWILIGHT TOURNEY Bechely, Brightrall, Sproat and Hubert Are Winners. GREENS ARE GOOD Near -freezing weather proved a de- terrent to bowlers on Wednesday eve- ning On the occasion dr the Seaforth Cloys first twilight of the season. Three ten -end games were played on greens that were as nearly perfect as could he, acceed4ng7 to the visiting bowleri. Mt.' Telfer and Bert Rivers, of. Exe- ter, took first prize, with a wins Plus 23, while other prize „winners were: and Dr. F. J. Bechely and G.' C. Brightrall, Seaforth, 3 .wins plus .18; .3rd, Fned Hunt • and , C. McManus, Goderich, 3 wins plus 12; 4th, R. J. Sproat and A.; -Hubert, S ea tort le 2 wins plus 16; 8th, L. Howes and C. Breaks, Mitchell, 2 wins plus 16, The games: J. McVicar, Goderich, 1 win plus 7; F. Hunt, Goderich„ 3 wins plus 12; Geo. Matthews, Goderich, 1 win plus S; R. Porterfield, Mitch: -11, 7 wins plus 10; Ed. Nash, Wingbam, 2 wins plus 11; W. Miller, Wingham, 2 wins plus• M; McIntosh, Stratford, 3 losses; W. Craig, Stratford, 3 losses; L •Hawes, Mitch'ell, 2 wins plus 16; M. 'teller, Exeter, 3 wine plus 23; W. G. May, Exeter, 2 wins plus 12; Rev. Boyle, Blyth, 3 losses; Fred Johnston and C. Glew, Seaforth, 3 losses; Jno. Hotham and R. J. Winter, Seaforth, 2' wins plus, 12; R. J. Sproat and A. Hubert, 2 wins .plus 16; W. J. Dun- can and H. Mellon, 2 wins plus 10;- 0. E Sills and 3.3. CIUff, 3 losses; M. P. Reid and 0.4. Barber, • 1 Win plus 3; L. Dale and B. F. Christie, 2 wins plus 7; Dr. Bechely and. Geo. Bright - rail, 3 wins plus 18; E. H. Close and Gordon Muir, 2 wins phis 5; George Coxon, Milverton, 1 win. plus 6. 92% of Students. Are Depositing Seaforth generate School with 92% of its pupils depositing, is ineleded in the top twenty of 531 schools in the Penny Bank SYstem, according to the report for the past quarter. At the Searorth Public School, 55% of the pupils wore regular depositore. Total deposits of $1,510.38 were down, slightly over the same period last -year. The total on deposit a year ago was $1,537.17. DublinStudents Present - Interesting Recital A very Interesting recital under the eatable direction of Mot -her Maureen, was held in, the palish hall en June 13th and was lamely attended,. The program was •provided by etudents of the various schoble taking part in the -..recent Stretford Musical Festival. , The opening numbers were "God Save the King" and "Rule Britannia"; vio- lin solo by Mist Darla Annie; piano solo, Mies Maida Mueller; vocal Solo by Miss( Annie "Night Song" by small ensemble; two choruses, by the Beechwood grieup; three numbers by St,, Columba.n Rhythm Band; vo- cal duet, Mimes Loraine Rioveland and Phyllis. Roney; four abacuses, by St. Columban sabool; Vocal Solo by Mies • Marie Ferene; quartette ley Misses Wfargatret Holland Jean Setheiland, Matte Evans and Leona Holland; chorus by Dublin public gohool; vo- cal solo by Miss Theresa Ryan; se- lection by the Holland Trio; • two piano 'delete by Misses Margaret Hol- land and Weida Mueller; three Char - uses by Dublin separate schoou; guar - tette by Wises Leonia Holland, Marie Wane, Jean Holland and Geraldine .Ran; piltMlo duet by the Moore's. At ,vastiout intervals', delightful violin selections were rendered by Owen ElOrthwick, of Streak/old. The ere - grain Was concludedby excellent se- lectione by the Dublin Choir. 'Mese Mary, Beale bas returned home, greatly improved 1 health' afteir three. months spent at the home of • Les' brother in Stratford. Fatale, r Louie j. Phelan, of Sarnia, Visited with bis sister, Mrs. Williem leacrka'ivitile attending the Eucharistic toniffrees4 • Ite wait oeconipentied by blather Carl Walsh, Ohetliam. Altn(ong :the. cleegy attending the Congresa Were, ) blather'S. A. Feeney, Lorideune rbrthe. r Weber, Kinkora; Fatiher J. Jordan, Detroit; Fiethert O'Rourke, Tillsonburg, all eirtillees 0f thle district; also Father Wear - Me, Parkhill; Father C'DfloWeki, St, tiottumban„; nuttier Brieldin, Watford; 'Maher White, Windior, of aohona Weft' l/Ortllien Ptistord at at Portelek'S 01hr* MAIL , Recent' :visitors: Mr. and Mrs. Merles Armstrong, Brussels; Mrs • Margarret....01eaa"y and Mies Kathleen Cleary, Sea:forth; Frank Lane, For- mosa; Mr. and Muth A. McKinnon; of Kipper; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lane, Brucefield; Mr. and Mrs, T. W. Nol- an, Brusetels; Mrsl. CnOtter.. and James Nolan, Bruseels.; James Phelan, Mrs. Mary , Phelan and Miss Mary Phelan, Blyth; IVIre John Lane, Mise Cather- ine Dane and Mrs. J. J. Cleary, Sea - forth, ;all at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Lane; Mise Mary Gielin, Lennon, with, her father, ej I ,z1,1eh Wy- llie; Mrs. Elizabeth Nagle, eee on, with Mee. Alex Darling; T -. Mur- ray, Brantford, -with friends; Joseph Eveas, Detroit; , with Mr. and' Mrs. Wee Stapleton; Mrs. Leo Fortune, of Setaforth; Miss Mildred Williams, Mt. Carmel; Miss Prances Fortune; Kit- chener, with Mrs, ). McCombell; Miss Kate O'Connell, Louden., with her sisters", Miss Molly O'Connell and Mrs. E. Bruxese Mr. and Mrs. Frank. Coughlin and Miss; Coughlin, Mount Cermet with Frank McConnell; Mies Marganet Doreetyn, Stratford, with her sister, Mrs. Albert Kremer's; Mr, and 'Mrs. James Hanley, 'Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. W: 3. Hanley; Prank ,Frausiropf, Ponied°, with his -parents, Mir. atud Mrs. Louts. Kraus- kepf; Mr. and Mrs. • Robert Byrne, Hand:Hem With Mrs. C. Byrne and. Mr: and Mrs'. P. Ryan; Archie O'Oonnor, Detroit, With Mts. Mary Carpenter and Mr. •and'' Mrs. Walter Carpenter; Father .MooreNand John McIver, China Missions, witMr. and •MrS. P., Jor- dan. • Mr. and Mrs.' Joseph Rowland are moving to their new home in 'Mall - lop toWnsbia. William Lane has been appointed caretaker of the church and schools. , The bakery busitnes•s has been tak- en over by James McNair% ote &A- fore,. Max Roberbeon haat secured a Job in Kitchener. ' Jack Molyneuic and Ittbediiii., atindenta at St: Peter's Sabina, 140Thcligte, ase •spendling their Vacation at their honied helm. 7 0 Hold Opening Tennis Tourney G. D. Ferguson Wins atCarnival Prize winners froni this distpct the draw at the ClintonnVns Club carnival on Wedinesday. inchided: Geo. D. Ferguson, Seaforth; R. S. ,McKer- Cher and Themes Dodds, McKillop, and George Thompson andi Arthur Dick,: Hansa& Rained out for four successive weeks, the members of the Seaforth Tennis Club on Friday evening at last managed to choose a dry night. A series of interesting games were enjoyed and lunch was served in the club bowel follo-wing the plays. The games: Men's Doubles • G. Free and P. Brady defeated F. Sills and D. Grieve, 6-5; H. Steinberg Land P. Brady defeated S. Dorranco and H. Scott, 6-2; S. Dorrance and D. Griere defeated F. Sills, ,atui P. Brady, 6-4. Ladies' Doubles E. Steinberg and J. McIver defeat- ed L. MeGavin and M. Sclater, 6-4; F. Brugger and L. McGavin defeated M. Sclater and D. Regier, 6-4; J. McIver and M. Sclater defeated' E. Steinberg and B. Sandford,- 6-3. Mixed Doubles E. Steinberg and P. Brady defeated L. McGavin and G. Free, 6-4; F. Brug. ger and' H. Steinberg 'defeated D. Reg - ler and H. Scott, 6-1; McIver and D. Grieve defeated B. Sandford and F, Sills, 6-3. The Set of The Wings Wins Trophy in Checker Match Million Dollar Navigation School at Port Albert Will'Require30Buildings Contract is Let For Prepar- ation of Field At Huron's Sky Harbor Airport. PORT ALBERT SITE INCLUDES 800 ACRES The- contract for construction of. Sky Harbor Airport, other than build- ings, has ,been awarded to the Sandy Contracting and Machine Co., of God - erica, according to an announcement made this week. . Among other thinge, the contract calls for removal- af 40,000 yards of• earth, 30 acres of bush, a 500 -tree orchard,erection of 1,000 i^ode of fence and preparation of three 3,000 - foot runwayse•-•• Engineer Whiteley, of Kingston, is the Government representative in charge. Work wi11 commence at once. An amount of $42,000 has been appropriated] for the work, • Over a million dollars has b.eed ap- propriated for the Pert Albert Air Navigation Sch.00l, it was announced last week. There are ten properties involved, comprising the 800 ,acree at Port Al- bert. They are owned by George Richardson, Wilfred -Stevenson, Mel- ville Dickson, Albert McGee, Donald McKenzie, Roy -••Mays, James McMil- lan, Thomas Garvey, George Adams and Arthur Stewart. Or these ten properties, there are eight sets of buildings—house, barn, etc. The site is ten miles aorta, of Goderich; and° is reached by •conces- sion 4, which taps the Blue Water Highway just north of Groderieh. The allottmeht of ,,$700,000 is made for buildingS,and equipment, and accord- ing to Hon. Mr. Powers' explanation, an air navigators' school , requires' more than, thirty structuresi,.$304,000 is the allottraent for the land Buildings which will be required for the air navigation school, accord- ing to information, contained in Han- sard, include: Four, hangars, 224 ft. by 160 ft.; 1 radio range station; 2 office:ter quarters, 2 officers" messes; 1 N.C.O.'s, quarters,- 1 N.C.O.rartness; 5. airmen's quarters; 1 pirmeaire can- teen; 2 ainmen's messes; 1 civilians' mess, 1 civilians' canteen; 1 civiliaru? quarters, 1 supply depot, 1 hospital 34 -bed, 1 guard house, 3. garages (M. T.); 1 recreation building, 1 drill hall, N.T. ga.e storage -1,000 gals., A/C gas storage --20,000 gals., grading .sports fields', sports pavilion, compass, Swing- ing base, heating above buildings, power supply, services., roads„ eta., maintenance „and unforeseen; 1 head- quarters, 1 G.I.S., 1 lecture block, 1 main aerodrome equipped and Suitable for night flying. "It's the set of the wings that mat- ters," The wing's of the human. soul, That can pierce the heights like the eagle, Or fait of the ultimate goal. It's the set of the wings that "makes us Base cowards; or conquerors bold, That fills ue with 'fear of the future, .Or courage when dark days unfold. ,. A Medicine Hat daily of recent is- sue refers; to Mr. J. W. Snell, of that cite, and a former well-known resi- .derit (or Hullett, as follows,: ."Mn. 1 W. Snell, an oldtianer of this district, attended the .checker touRiniment in Calgary Last week -end and was successful in bringing home the Wallace Memorial Trophy, a ster- ling silver cup Aimed by the a,seroc- laden for ,,alanted competition. Mr. Steil, who le Itt his 81st year, Won cup the first, year if vas up for tion, again du 1936 and this He also .reCeiVad a clock this yysital lro4l With the cup," TVs the setof the soul that me,tters, Faith -filled it can ride on the storm 'Mid the ,noise and the carn-age of battle While hell's legions gather and form. It's the set of the wings that- matters, God, give ss the power to rise From the cantle and clouds of the val- ley To the peace of the upper skies. H. ISABEL GRAHAM Enlisted Men Of Seaforth And District O el • 0 0 • Fall Fair Directors of the .Seaforth Agri- cultural Society met on Saturday to ,prePare for the society's fall fair. Owing to the fapt that no Fair is being held at Lend.on thit year, some rearrange'ment of dates has been necessary and for this reason the Board was not able to set a definite date. • • • • „ • • Arm is Caught By Circular Saw COMMENCE COURSE IN FIRST AID Certificate 'Given on Com- pleting Six Instruc- tion Periods. A series of lectures and instruction periods ender the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association, is being held in tihe TOVin Hall ansi commenc- ed on Tuesday evening, The First Aid course requires six' classes. Each meeting consists of lecture, clisccussion and actual prac- • (Continued from Page 5) • Fell Family : Holds Picnic "Dhe Fell family of Staffa held its seventh annual picnic •at Harbor Park, Goderich, on Saturday, when over fifty members attended the ev- ent.They were present from Sea. fo h, Varna, Listowel, Staffa, Mitchell ansi Londeehoro. Plenty of sports and a splendid supper added tO the attractions of the day. The picnic will be held on the third Saturday of June .at -the sante place next year. Bert MacKay, well known. Tucker - smith farmer, received severe injur- AO to his arm when it came ii -,.con- tact with a eiretti% saw, on Friclay. Mr. MacKay was assisting in, sawing wood at the farm of John Davidson, Lonclein Road, and, in moving the Saw his' arra, in, Some manner, was caught by the saw. He also received injur- ies to his leg. The wound' required 40 stitches to close. • Andrew Houston Is President The- following are .among Ilhoste en listed in the CA.S.F. from Seaforth and distriet. The list, which is furn- ished by the Seaforth Branch of the. Canadian Legion, may not be cam- pletie and far this reaslon this office would appreciated being notified of the nam -es of any enlisted men from Seaforth or district whohave been omitted. These names will be in - eluded in subsequent lists: C. 'M'owbray, Perth e R. J. Venus; R.C.R.; Cpl. H. H. McLeod, R.C.R.; Le. Cpl. George 'Oriole R.R.C.; Capt. C. Aiberhart, Capt. J. C. Gothdtardl, C.A.M.C.; Capt. J. D. Ookm- houn,- C.A.M.C.; W. H.. Whittaker, R.C.A.S.0.; j, J. Holland', R.C.E.; Major G. H. MeTavleh, R.C;R• Cpl. A. W. Sillery,, Toronto Sootittsh; F. Grieve,100th Battery, R.C.A.; 11. 0. Free, R.C.A.F.; J. Mero, Perth's; Lt. Cpl. C. Messenger, Perths; J. S. Bar, my, R.0.E1.; H. Bohlen, R.C.E.; D. Dale, R.C.E.; Major S. W. Xpleibald, R.C. E.; Art Cameron., R.C.R.; C. Wood, R.C.R.; J. Strong, 11.C.R.; Ja-ck Cam- eron, iligine Sgt. Fred] 0 - Willis, El- gin,' W. 0. Suthenlancl,,R.O.A,F.; Keith Sharp, 11.0.A.P.1 L C. kagglarth, R. C.A.F.; Ross AlIen, R.O.A.P.; James Ridley, Elgin; Thomas Silia R.O.A.F. Ralph Darvieleou, Elgin; ltdbt. Sm4th, RICA: Stewart Love, RR..; Aavfold Scott, Perth; Lt. R. 5. gad, Perth; Lt. Et. J. pines; lghi.' • • h' • DRF 11. SEAFORTH IN Locals Will Plat Brusselsi League -Leading Team, Here Monday. WIN IN SECOND HALF WL'I'VAP, • 134-413,-S4als 3 0 2 4 0 8 Atwood 3 0„)1' 7 4 '7'7 St. Columban 2 0 • 2 4 0 6 Seaforth 2 2 0 6 4 5 Mildmay 1 1 0 1 -3 2 Ethel 0 2 1 ,o 3 1 Winthrop 0 5 0 0 4 . 0 Seaforth 4, Atwood'2 Seaforth's football team staged a . comeback in the last half et the Lions Park on Tuesday night to defeat, At - weed .4.2 in a Heron' League game...! Atwood -thole a two -goal lead, in -the'' "-- first half, holding Seatorth scoreless, but in the' second half Seaforth put in four goals to clinch. the game. Frank Sills scored twice for Seaforth with McIver and Flannery getting one each. Only a small crowd was on hand, to see the locals come through With a' win. SEAFORTH—Goal, McGregor; de- fence, Stewart; Flannery; halves, H. Nicholson, J. Nicholson, Layton, Flan- .. nery; forwards, F. Sills, J. O'Neill, A. Nicholson, A. McLean; subs., McIver, ATWOOD—Goal, Sopwell;---defence,., Hanna, Koff; halves, Nind, Danbrook, Spence, Pratt; forwards, Pratt, Ward, Vallance, Danbnook. • Play Here Monday On Monday •Seaforth meet Brussels, league leading team, at the ' Lions Park. The last time these two' teams met the. gams was Palled at half time because of rain, but haeit continued it would have been one of the outstanding encounters of the season, according to spettators. The game here Mondiay night will be but a continuation and Should prove to be an attraction that will draw a• )eecord crowd. The election of 'officers resulted as: follows: President, W. R. Stevenson, Varna; viceearesident;-Bert Robinson, Mitchell; secretary - treasurer, Bert Fell, Staffa; sports, cemmittee, Mr. and Mrs,. Alex McDonald and me. and Mrs. E. Robinson. Winners at sport were: Ender 6 years, Barbara Hill, Audrey Balfour; 6 to 8" years, Graee McDonald, Lorne Fell; 8 to 10 years, Elmer Hill, Joyce Stephensron; 10 to 12 years, Ross Mee Donald, Keith Robinson; 12 to Ft, David Hill; young men's race, Arthur Smale, Ross Smale; married men's race, Bert Robinson, Earl Vipond; young ladies' race, Doris Smale, Gletlys Wslkeen: rn-ateierl ladies' eace, Mrs. Lone '• 13alfour, Mrs. Leonard Shebrook; married ladies 'walking race, Mes. A. Smale; necktie -race, David Hill, Mrs. D. I. Hill. • The annual reunion of the Bell fam- ily was held on Saturday at the home pf Mr. and Mrs. David -McLeian in, Tuckersmith, with, a good attendance. A .suniptuous• repast was provided. During the afternoon. sports were en- joyed on the spacious lawn, resulting as follows: Boys, 15 years, Donnie Stephen; girls, 5 years, E. 'Matson, S. Watson, girlea, 8 to 12, Miltrea. Mi 1 ler ; boys 8 to 12, Murray Stephen; boys, 12 to 15, Bruce McLean; young girls, Jean Venner; young men, Alton Cow- ard; married ladies, Mrs. H. Bell; married men, Harold Bell. It was decided to hold the picnic next year at the home of Mr. and Mns. Andrew Houston in Tucker- emith. The Officers, elected wore:— Presid•ent, Andrew Houston; secre- tary, Witham Brintnell; sports com- mittee, Mrs. Alvin Cooper, Mrs. Earl Watson -Harry Mueelt, Graham Bell; Alvin Pyre; table comnlittee, Mrs. David McLean, Mrs. A. Houston, Mrs. John A. Pym, Mrs, H. Bell, Mrs. W. Brinteell. Local Group Wins Skit Prize Friends Honour Mr.&Mrs.Lowry T. Beattie Wins Bowling Prize hfr, • The local men's tourneY on Monday evening was a great success, seven greens being in play. The evening was ideal and the greens were in.. splendid condition Prize winners were: T. Beattie, '2 wins ,plus• 13; Rev: H. Jack, 2 wins plus 8; Dr. Hurfarel,c2,wins plus 7. About fifty friend's and neighbors gathered at the home of Miss .Phomie Lowry at Constance on Wednesday evendtug to present .Mr. Randolph Lowry and his bride with suitable gifts. The following address was read: "Dear Randolph and Edna: We, your friends and neighbors have gathered this evening to wiSh you both happi- ness and, prosperity itt your wedded life. Randolph, you' . slippedaway quietly two weeks ago today to the 13th of McKillop to get yourself a wife, unknown to us all. But we caught up With you' this evening and we hope we lave made a • pleasant evening for you both. Edna, as you are a stranger among us, may that strange feeling leave ..you this even- ing and: when yoteand Randolph .come to lire in this neighborhood may you both feel at hotme among us.. We wish you to accept this, Aladdin lamp as a small token and may it lighten your house and fill it with joy, and also 'accept this kitchen clock; it tells how the minutes go by. „ When sick may they go quick, and the happy Ones go Stowe OUT sincere and hearty wish its; that you and Edna may have a long, Happy and. prosperous wedded life and Mary enjoy all the blessings in stone for you."—Signed on behalf of the neighbors. • The Members of the Ju.n.ior WO - Men's Institute who attended Achieve- ment Day at Clinton on Saturday were: Mrs. Edith Pudner, Decal lead- er of SUMIner clothes; for Olio Thel- ma Elgie, Jean McFarlane, Lillian McClure and Helen Iliattsharidt. %his group akto rebated third prize for a club skit. , Chief is Called To Kingston • RED CROSS - NOTES The appalling loss of Red •Cerois supplies, as' v. -ell es the terrific uem- ber of sick and injured refugees and the wounded of our Allied „forces, , makes,' replacements of our stock in ., our warehouse in England a pressing reaponsibility. In view ,t4 these con- ditions, the work rooms will be open for gutting and making dressings on: Thureday eviaings, as well as .Fri- day afternoene. Work will commence at 7.30 p.m. and it is hoped that many .w.bo are not free during the day will be able to assist in the evenings. The refugee committe solicit your assist- ance too. We all know the appalling conditions and the help of .everyone is AIereded immediately. ' * * * ter seat out by headquarters gives a The following excerpt from a let- ir .„,. challenge; • "Let the true spirit 'of service prevail. Do the job nearest • at .haud, grateful for the prikilege og serving our Empire from the .preSent. safety of Canada and pray that our small part may contribute to the al- leviation of the 'horrible sufferings of aur awn people and our Allies." * *' 4, The people of the Seaforth district have 'been most generous in their re- sponse to the plea for blankets. At the present time fifty-three blankets have been reRived and shipped to Red Cross headquarters. * * *• Flowers from Mrs. Haugh's. garden will again be on sale at the drug stores this week -end. There will be pyrethrum, ' peonies and roses. If those wishing .special ceders. would . give MTS. Mingle •soine advance no - tie° the flowers Could be picked in the best part of the day and a more effective bouquet obtained. Chief of Police Helmer Snell ',ens called to Kingston on Sunday night owing to the' eriticat contrition of his brother, Gordon Snell, whto Nv a in Kingston hospital. Chief Snell, accompanied by Rev. naiad Snell, of Ethel, drove to Kingsten and re- turned on Wednesday. '1110 canditiott of their brother was soinewhat ilm- psovied when thee left: for hottie. • ,' During the absence of Chiet Snell, Harold O'Dell loomed ills autite. • ‘a" * * * The ladies who are knitting Woke . are asked -to check carefully on, the size of the feet to-Iiiihke sure they) are the Same. • A Vernal war enuergettee, course on nutrition is being givoultiti iih prittaaltx Agrioutturat College' fOr One fllQmfltIb eomariencing July god. "A4Vkliti.' w431114;40±171.,34.10gg at thit•-courSe of her tithe latier.'!; , portant facta I I aakttcl -tat get isni, Wu' ' • detbitellsO, leO.IL .01/800!'