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The Huron Expositor, 1943-04-30, Page 1r:t • fitighty-fourth, .'Tear '94hole Number 3933 IL 30, 1-94? SUNDAY MORNING CAR CRASH SENDS TWO TO HOSPITAL J. Fraiser, Seaforth, and E. C. Davis, Elmira Editor, Badly Injured. BOTH CARS WRECKED A serious car -accident occurred just ever the bridge on No. 8 Highway, op- posite the Lions Park, . about 12.30 Sunday morning when two cars crash- ed head on. The car going east was occupied by Jack Praiser and it is believed by another from Seaforth, while the west bound car was driven by Mr. E. C. Davis, Editor of the Elmira Signet, who was unaccompanied. .The crash was heard by Mr. Sol Williams, caretaker of <the Bark, and when he reached the scene of the ac- cident he found Praiser unconscious in the car, and Davis in- a dazed con- dition, although he was able to get out of the wreck of his own car. • Mr. Williams Immediately summon- ed a doctor and the police, but before they reached the scene a. passing car Sok Praiser to the hospital, where he is still confined, suffering from concussion and lacerations of the shin; neck and right knee, Later Davis was also taken to the armpits' where it was found he was also suffering from concussion and a badly 'cut forehead, ,but his . condition was in no wise as serious as Fraiser's, mid he was able to return (home on l uesday. In The Expositor office on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Davis said, he had no recollection, of what happened, or how the accident occurred, and that oonsciousness returned the next day he was in Scott Memorial Hospital, Both cars were complete wrecks, the Seaforth one being owned by Mr. W. G. Wright. Provincial Geo, Govier of Mitchell has' the accident under in- v-astigation. • Seaforth Pupils To Enter Quiz As a result of competition, three pupils of St. James' Separate School have qualified to enter the county bompetition at Clinton on May 5th, Given booklets provided in connection with the Fourth Victory Loan, the pupils were given the necessary in- formation to prepare for the quiz.. Mary Margaret Cleary was the win- ner is Grade A, Mary Lou Sills in Grade B, and Gordon ,Rowland in <Grade C. Those from the Seaforth public school are: Grade A, Bruce Dupee; Grade B, Frances Jack; rade C, Mer- ida Chamberlain. E. Mole, Speaker At Mitchell The employees df the H.E.P.C. and P.U.C. held a stag party at the Legion Meme in Mitchell on', Thursday even- ing honoring one of their former as- sociates„ Flight .Lieutenant. George Casey. D.F.C. Albert Hayes was mas- ter of eeremoaies.and Lance -Corporal Orville Schultz presided at the piano for community singing: Francis Cur- rie, Stratford, favored with solos. E. Stole, Seaforth; H. Cameron, Strat- ford, and Keith Taylor all expressed 4#te pride these organizations felt on having one of their members bring such honor to the town Lunch was peeved. Port' Albert and BrusselS Take Lead in Huron Co. Victory Loa# Campaign • • So iforth ; Town Subscribes I5.S Per Cent. • of Quota in O + • Loan The total sales in. Canada in connection with the Victory Loan at the end of the third, day, Wed- nesday, were $175,502,450. Wed- nesday's sales were $57,257,200.' On Thursday one ,firm alone pur- chased "bonds to the amount of $12,000,000. The total number of subscribers to date is 177,712. May 2nd will be set aside throughout Canada as Victory Loan Sunday, with suitable religious and other ceremonies. e • • • • .. • UNITED CHURCH 'I PRESBYTERIAL Ho1dS Seventeenth Annual Meeting At Brussels On April 20th. "Fifty per cent of our thirty-four million boys and girls of North Amer- ica are not connected with any church of any kind," stated Miss Ida MC - Kenzie at the seventeenth annual meeting of Huron Presbyterial of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Church, held in Brussels on Tuesday, April 20. Mrs. R. G. Nay, the president, conducted both sessions which were well attended. "Lift Up Your Hearts in Faith" was the theme of the metering devotions led by Mrs. C. Tavener. The story of our year's work was then unfolded, $13,605,00 being sent to the London Conference Branch which is an increase of 1665.00 over 1941. Increases in membership were also reported. 'Three new Mission Bands were organized at Zion, Con- stance and Roy's. The twelve Bands who qualified for the Standards of Re- cognition were: Auburn, Biuevale, Blyth, Brucefield, Elimville, Exeter James,St., Exeter Main St., Goderich Victoria St., Walton, Winthrop, White- church `and Wingham. Of special in- terest was •the fact that the pre,enta- tion of the seals and certificates was made by Miss ,..Ida McKenzie who wrote the study book the bands are using. The supply allocation was exceeded, bales being sent to four different districts. Increases in subscription to the Missiony Monthly and World Friends were also .noted. While the reports indicated that a successful and en- couraging year had elapsed, the secre- taries pointed out the need of more missionary education throughout the 'teen age; of more Christian friend- ship especially for the many girls and women who today are in -new sur- roundings because of the war, of more sacrifical giving and of more loyal working church people. A discussion revealed that some special work is being done by the W.M.S. in Clinton,• Exeter and Gode- rich for soldiers and seldiers' wives. Mrs. Menzies, Londesboro,•, dedicates ed the offering and Mrs. W. • tifeVittie, Westfield, closed the session with prayer. During the noon hour after all had enjoyed the splendid dinner served by the Brussels W.M.S., Mrs. °H. Wilson (Continued on Page 4) Har: urhey . Pioneer Dies, In Calgary A resident of Calgary for 56 years, widow of the late .William Pearce', pioneer surveyor in Western Canada and herself widely known 'for her con- tributions to the development of the ' city, Mrs. William Pearce, 89, died at ,her :home, in Plast Calgary, Sunday morning after .an illness of two weeks. Born Gretchen Meyer, in Harpur- hey, Huron County, in July,, 1853, she had spent most of her life in the west. After her marriage in 1881 she lived in Winnipeg until 1887, when she went to Calgary where she had lived since. There are still many people in Cal- gary who will remember her as one of a group of women whose unstinted energy and high standard of service to the public welfare ma:de possible the early founding of the Calgary Gen- eral Hospital. Her husband. was a hard worker for .the original hospital, and it was largely through his efforts that subscribers from all over the Dominion, sent in money to make pos- sible the building of the new 'hospital. Mrs. Pearce was much interested in the women's, departmegt of the hos- pital, and headed Many- functions in order to raise money to buy furniture and linen for the hospital. An old friend of Viscottrit Bennett, Mrs. Pearce was on, hand' to greet him with a, kiss. when he visited Cal- gary last 'year. Lord -Bennett had. al- ways gone to see her, 'when he came -to the city, but on rthie,, oecaesion ;Mrs:. (Pearce reversed the procedure, and went to see the forret& Prince 'Minis- ter of Canada before he got to her home. She was a member of the Church of England. "Bow 'Bend," the large estate of Mrs. Pearce, for many years has been open to the Boy Scouts, who hold their annual jamboree there. The late William Pearce, prominent, in.,the development of the West, was stationed in Calgary in 1884. From 1881 when be was stationed in Winni- peg, he was superintendent of mines and generally in charge of the land department for the Dominion Govern- ment. " - Before and after the Riel Rebellion he was in charge of squatter's claims, and reported on all land claims Of halfabreeds. During. the years follow- ing the rebellion, in addition to other duties, he was the unofficial repres- entative of the i'iepartment of the In- terior. In April, 1904, Mr. Pearce was ask- ed by the then president of the C.P.R., Lord s Shau hne sytoadvfacto an ad - g ministrative -capacity, regarding the land policy of the railroad, and later he 'was appointed statiiiticlan for the company. Retiring In 19216,: Mr. Pearce died 1n 1930. Mrs. Pearce is survived by -five chil- dren: Miss Frances, Pearce, Calgary; Mrs. Gilbert,. Tassle, of Vernon, 13.C.; S. K. Pearce, Calgary; W. M. Pearce, Toronto, and Captain H. J. L. Pearce, overseas; two nieees, Mrs. George R. d`ohnson and Mrs. A. II. Maclaren; one neghe` Dr. L. C. Maoitid. F'une ' -vices• were conducted at 2 m T u rom . �..: f the Chiirc St. p• hof John -toe Evangelist, Haat Calgary., First Two Days ' of Can- vass. COUNTY'S OBJECTIVE IS $3,040,000.00 The R.A.F. Navigation School at Port Albert is leading the Victory Loan parade in Huron County. The thermometer atop the big water tower at the campy has been burst three times. The, quota is $10,000, and $30,300 has already. been subscribed by the ,airmen from the Old Land. The canvass., is not yet complete. Similar campaigns are in progress at air schools at Goderich, Clinton and Centralia, but no returns have yet been received. Four industries in the county have gone over the top after Canvass of employees. They are Dominion Road Machinery Company, Goderich, 138 per cent; Goderich Organ Company, 172 per cent; C.. Lloyd & Son, Wing - ham, 110 per. cent; H. W. Gurney & Son, Wingham, 113 per cent. The Village of Brussels is again leading the municipalities, as it did in previous campaigns, it having sub- scribed 26.2 per cent of its quota; Zurich and Hay West, 22; Hensall and Hay East, 21.4; Stanley Township, 1$; Godeicich Town, 16.4; Seaforth, 15.8; and Clinton, 15.7 per cent, fol- low in the order named. Canvassing Subecriptions % of District Quota To date' Quota Brussels ..... 73,000 19,150 26.2 Zurich and Hay West` 90,000 19,800 22. Hensall and Hay - East ......,97,000 20,800 21.4 Stanley 99,000 17,850 18. Goderich Town, 421,000 69,250 16.4 Seaforth " 161,000 25,450 15.8 Clinton . 174,000 27,450 15.7 Wawanosh, E- 69,000 9,100 12.7 Tuckersmith 100,000 12,700 11. Howick 191,000 21,600 11. Goderich Twp,82,000 8,400 d 10.2 McKillop 100,000. 9,950 9.9 Turnberry 79,000 7,150 9. Colborne 84,000 5,300 8.2 Usli!orne 97,000 7,750 7.9 Blyth 39,000 2,800 7.1 Grey 116,000 7,650 6.5 Morris ••194:,060 5,700 6.2 Wingham 185;000 10,750. 5.8 Stephen 135,000 7,600 5.6 Wawanosh, W77,000 '3,750 5. Hullett 100,000 3,500 3.5 Ashfield 103,000 2,800 2.7 Exeter 147,000 3,050 2. Air Training Schools 150,000 $3,040,000 $329,300 10.8 • Tuckersmith TeacherHonored Miss Florence Smith, popilar teach- er of School Section No. 2, Tucker smith, was presented with a pre -nup- tial Shower on Wednesday evening last, at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGregor, when about fifty guests were present. The rooms were beautifully decorated and games and contests were eneoyed which made the evening a happy one. Mrs. W. J. F. Bell read the following address: - "Dear Florence: Already, no doubt, you have wondered As you took a peek around, Why so many from the Section Tonight at Babe's are Lound. Possibly fhOy have heard the story Of the happy bride-to-be, Who goes forward to the altar In days just one -two -three. Yes, Florence, we have heard the story And we all carpe to confess, That we wish for you unbounded joys As your•marriage vows, you bless. This Section has deeply appreciated your efforts And all the kindnesses you've bestow- ed, As you guided our children's growing minds And the seeds of worthy, ideals have sown. We are happy, every one of us, To learn you're going to stay Right here within the Section, When you marry beloved Thos. Kay, We hope the song, "I Love You Truly" May be your theme song,' day by day, And may. hold a deeper meaning for you All along your future way. We wish for ,you bright days ahead, , When life Will seem to grow A little happier all the time As glad years come and go. We wish for you Contented hearts, Through fine and stormy weather, That will' find the joy of life More sweet because you are together. So here is something for your wedding And the wishes they bring your way, Is just that you'd both be happy Forever and a day. Signed on behalf of the Section and friends. The gifts were presented by Misses Jean Caldwell, Hazel Smith and Gladys Chapman. Miss` Smith made a suitable reply for the many gifts she received, after which a de- licious lunch was served. ah.e�t„� , f ,..?ea:;.., .G,?, prix„ .:u,,�•i� SEAFORT ` Y RANCH. RED CkOSS HAS SUCCESSFUL YEAR Annual Statement' Appears in Canadian ,Red Cross Society Year Book: HAS SURPLUS OF $1947.61 The annual statement df the Ontario Division of the Canadian Red Cross Society, just published, gives the fol- lowing report of the aotivittes of the Seaforth Branch for the year 1942: War Work -Workrooms operated, 1; volunteer workers, 475; co-operating units, 7; articles' sent to Division: Knitted, 2,836; civilian'., 1,599; ,hospital, 2,842; blankets, quilts and afghans, 526; comfort bags for sailors, 48; jam and honey, 3,764 lbs.;. surgical dress- ings, 25,240; articles distributed. to sailors, soldiers and airmen, 255. Peacetime Work -Home nursing and emergency in war courses, 2; number enrolled, 257. Financial Statement Receipts Balance of cash Jan. 1, 1942 $ 2,456.50 General donations 2,030.89 Campaign 6,327.11 277.48 123.88 42.95 959.31 340.20 4.15 200.00 248.97 120.57 23.50 555.00 193.25 193.79 22.36 43.00 Fund-raising events Permit "C" events, Miscellaneous Russian appeal ... Jam Blanket fund Greek relief Soldiers comforts Workmen Comfort bags for sailors. - British . British bombed victims -. Emergencies in war course Refunds Sale of .smocks Home nursing $13,972.91 Expenses To Division for war work..$ 5,331.30 1,020.76 500.00 302.60 467.90 200.00 19.64 122.68 202.65 36.40 42.50 3,377.04 Russian appeal Prisoners of wee Jam Blanket fund: Greek relief Blood donor clinic Comfort bagss for sailors British bombed victims Emergency reserve Emergencies ,in war course Wool and, _materials .,purchas- - ed, from, Division .. + .•> Wool and Materials ,purahas- ed locally Workroom expenses General administration ... - Campaign expenses Miscellaneous expenses .- Soldiers comforts Bank charges Home nursing Balance of cash, Dec. 31/42 449.40 9.70 39.66 12.65 43.64 319.74 9.21 56.74 1,435.70 $1.8,972.91 Assets Inventory of raw materials (war work) $ 806.61 Balance; of cash, Dec. 31/42 1,435.70 Accounts Surplus • $2,242.31 Liabilities - payable : $ 294.70 1,947.61 • ,$$;242.31 Bowlers Ready For Season Organization of the bowlers for the season has now been completed with the, appointment of the various com- mittees to handle the 1943 season. This should be a busy season at the bowling green, for with gas rationed and travelling, otherwise curtailed be - Cause of war conditions, people gen- erally must find more of their reerea- tion at home and with the home facili- ties. ' Seaforth is fortunate in having 18 of the finest greens in Ontario. This, with its' beautiful setting and'' Vell- kept appearance, makes the bowling green a beauty spot ,and rest centre, even for talose who do not play the game"- A complete canvass of the town will be made some time in May and`ample accommodation and provision will be Made for new players, to see that bowls are` provided and their instruc- tion in the game made pleasant. The new executive expect a banner Mem- bership, and can promise all membees theafinest of recreation right here at home. • Impatient Customer: "Can't you wait on me? Two pounds of liver. I'm in a hurry."' Butcber: "Sorry, madam,' hut two or three are ahead of you. You sure- ly don't wart your• liver -out of order." Car' Choice P h �:: n� a oco s Just Arrived ' N. C�,U .FF, SONS eia 'tee 'rtiflln,r�h:hi South Huron Patriotic Mass Meting Will Bp Held in Hensall, May Village Landmark Which .O Stood For Over 50 Years, Was Removed This Week. NEWS OF WEEK IN HENSALL A patriotic mass meeting for South Huron, communities of E,lreter,' Zurich., Hensall, Dashwood, Crediton and all townships, will be held at the Town Hall, Hensall, on Wednesday, May 5, at 8.30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Beecroft, of Winghaip, a man ail Should hear, Featured will be mo- tion pictures of the pincers on Japan, an inspirational film. All citizens who hold their rights of citizenship and welfare of their children and loyalty to God and King and to the Dominion of -Canada, are urgently requested to attend this meeting. It is your meet- ing; this is your country; take an in- terest in its welfare. 4 Iandmark in Hensall 19or over 50 years, and one of the oldest barns, in the community, built by the late Me. BrintnelI on the property of the late Fred Bengough, was purchased ,by Mr. Ed. Fink and Mr. Jack Simmons, and was removed on Friday to a lot across the road. Some 25 men of Hensall volunteered their services and spent the entire day removing the barn. ,air. Alex Mousseau, of Hensall, directed proceedings. Mr. Fink and Mr. Sim- mons are engaging in extensive poul- try raising. The time is a hand to ship boxes to the Hensall boys who are serving overseas. The list is ever increasing with the result that more and more, funds are needed to aid this worthy project, undertaken by the Hensall Women's institute in conjunction with the War Services Committee- A house- to-house "canvass for collections will shortly be made by the Institute mem- bers. Rural• citizens are asked to leave their contributions' at any of the local stores not `•later than Mon- day, May 3rd. They are .fighting for us; let us give generously. .s1C2. Philip Hotton, 24 -year-old Osh- awa airman and. .nephew . of. Miss. Mande Horton, of Exeter, and cousin of •Mrs; A. ,B. Rowcliffe, of Bengali, is a member of the R.C.A.F. pigeon squad in Halifax.' The training of pigeons and their use in carrying messages is a vitally important branch of the Air Force. R.C.A.F. planes on coastal patrol today carry homing pigeons to send back word of any trouble in the event their radioe go dead. The' .pigeon has its limita- tions, even though it is the gamest of birds. Under ordinary oonditione the bird has a speed of flight of 40 miles an hour. It will not fly in darkness, to or mist. The -greatest distance over which a bird can return home under favorable weather is 650 miles. per day, or 1,065 miles in 48 hours flying time.. If an airplane is brought down and the occupants are in a position simi- lar.to the lads recently found on ,ice floes, a pigeon would be very • valu- able. Even when a pilot takes to the silk., if he takes the bird out of its basket and' tucks ita head inside his flying snit, be has 'a chance of getting a message out, despite his handing far from human habitation. Another place for the pigeon is when radio sil- ence must be kept. Observes, 94th Birthday Henry Squire, prominent and oldest resident of Exeter, on Wednesday, April 28th, observed his 94th birthday at his home in Exeter. A birthday cake, topped with candles correspond- ing with his age, was served. Mr. Squire was born in Fullerton town- ship, three miles from Mitchell. He moved, to Grey, township when two years of age, and farmed in Us'borne, near Woodham, for 50 years, retiring some 27 years ago, when he took up residence in Exeter. Mr. Squire is a well, preserved man for his grleat age. is in excellent health, has never spent a day in bed during his lifetime, and has never required the services of a (Continued oil. Page 4) • RED CROSS NOTES It is said Red Cross is always ready for the emergency: This is demon- strated by '1.he fact that the local branch has received 972 four -pound tins for this year's jam and honey project. And it is equally true that Seaforth Society is always ready when tailed. Mrs. J. J:. Pollard has been named Red Cross convener, and Miss Thelma. Elgie and Mrs. J. M. Scott co -conveners for the Women's Insti- tute -- In 1942 Ontario contributed 131 tons of jam and honey. Ninety-six per cent of this total was shipped overseas. Because the other four per cent fail- ed to pass in sugar content, weight per tin, etc.,.it was used in Canada in military boapitals, children's hospitals, church homes and Red Cross soldiers' clubs. * 4c Anyone belying a single iron bed to loan on May 6th for blood d•on'ors ciliate!, please phone 38. �akWi11'v , 4k�..F.nt.,. 4 �, v •.r.�S"b..;a • 0, • • - • Ice Boys were seating in the Pal- ace Rink on Wednesday night, April 21st, when there was still a good sheet of ice. But Vat is Hot all the story. On Tuesday after- noon and evening, April 6th, the curlers held their Iasi weekly bonspiel for the season, when. six rinks were in the draw and the ice was as keen and true as any enjoyed this year. There was also excellent curling ice on Wed- nesday, April Zth. Winter really means winter in this part of On -0 tario. • • • •. • • LOCAL LIONS HOLD REGULAR MEETING Capt. Fred Crich, Recently Returned From Over- seas, is Guest. The Lions Club held , its regular meeting on .Monday evening at the Commercial Hotel. Lion• M. A. Reid was in the chair and was assisted by Lion Ross Scott. , The features of the meeting were three motion picture reels and a short talk by Lion Ross, Scott, dealing with Canada's Fourth Victory Loan. , Capt. Fred ()rich, who has just re- turned •from two years overseas 'ser- vice, was a guest and gave a short address. Lion Harry Stewart won the Savings Certificate. • War Egmondville School Quiz_ The .inter -school' quiz - for Turkel= smith schools, ih connection with the Huron County Victory Loan, will be held in Egmondville school on Mon- day next at 8 p.m. The guest speak- er will be Mr. Edwin P. Chesney, chairman of the loan committee. Mr. P. B. Moffat will be master of cere- monies for the quiz, and there will be a musical program by the children. 'Phe pupils entering the quiz are: Grade A, Avis Forbes; Grade B. Ber- nice Hulley; Grade C, Alice Watson. • Training School For Seaforth An Interdenominational Training School for Seaforth and district will be meld from May 3rd to May 7th, with the following in charge: Dean, Rev. A. W. Gardiner; devotional lead- er, Captain Phippen; instructors, Revs. li. V, Workman, R. G. Hazlewood, H. Jack ,and Dr. Hurford; recreation leader, Rev. R. G. Hazlewood. Three courses will be given, viz.: "How To Teach Teen Age Boys and Girls," "What It Means To Bea Chris- tian" and "Life ,and Teaching of Old Testament Prophets." On Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- 'day the school will be held in the United Church, Seaforth, and ,'on Thursday and Friday in First Presby- terian Church. The sessions will con- tinue from 8 p.m. to, 10 p.m. All the congregations in Seaforth and within a convenient distance are requested to co-operate to make it a success. Roger Milliken . Dis+ Interesting Old Diak At His IJ6me; WRITTEN IN 1$S `• Roger Milliken, brought itatoThe x{a positor office a week .:ago aeltiteree$' ing olid volumes khat he, found• loft of the stable at his home on Span - ling Street. The book is a combination of .dial- book, Iedger and weather diary; but gives no indication of who owned- Or used it, and how it found -its way Seaforth is also somewhat of azriys* tery. ' In the book there was a whole sheet bill, 24"e x 36L', of the Stonier Branco: Agricultural Society Fall. Fair.. to #6. held en the new grounds of the so- eiety in the village . of • Baiyfleld. The bill was printed in two colors; red aticli. black, and contained the prize list, rules and regulations for the yeas 1888. The society president that year was George Castle, and the secretary, James Armstrong. At the bottom of each day's entry- in the book, which dates from January ' 1, 1882, there was a description given of the prevailing weather, and . the greater part of . the book is occupied by a complete weather diary from Jan- uary 1, 1884, to January 25, 1902. There have been many changes its the past sista-one years and,.; we of 1943 think we have made marvellous improvements, but one thing wa haven't improved is the weather, as the diary gives it for the last week. in April, 1882: Sunday -Fine cool day with frost at night. Monday -Very cold day and night. Tuesday -Cold• day and night. Wednesday -Fine day, rather milder. Thursday -Fine pleasant day. Friday -Nice cold day., ' '- Saturday -Fine Saturday -Fine •day, cool. And the weather for next week; Sunday -Fine cold day. Monday -Cold rough day and night. _ Tuesday Fine cool day and-nigbt, Wadneeday 7SligZlt shower at night `q'hIt di y" 'Mi7$et,tog >eitriirg by lva': Friday -Fine coldday, ' Saturday -Fine day and tmlder. Bowling Party. Is Planned The Huron County Junior. Associa- tion of 'Toronto invites all their meta-. hers and frieni s, to a bowling part -y, to be held at The Olympia St. Clair Bowling Alleys, 1430 Yonge Street, o; Saturday evening, May lst. Bowlers must be present at 8.45 sharp in or- der to retain alleys. • Tires Stolen From Local Car The car of Dr. F. J. Bechely, lora/ dentist, was stolen early Friday morn- ing and when recovered the lour tires were missing. It is believed the car was taken from beside the house and towed into the country where the tires were taken. The attempt to get the spare tire which was in the lock- ed trunk was unsuccessful. The car was found by Oliver Wright about three miles northwest of Seaforth about '8 o'clock Friday morning, and he reported it to County Constable Helmer Snell, of Seaforth, who is in- vestigating. nvestigating. Rev. H. V. Workman Is Named Chairman • The annual meeting of Huron Pres- bytery of the United Church was held at Brussels on Tuesday last when the following officers were elected: Chairman. Rev. H.; V. Workman; secretary, Rev, W. A. Gardiner; treas- urer, Mr.. F. S. Sa.vauge. A` call from Fordwich was extended to Rev. H. W. ,Johnston, of Ruther- ford. and Rev. W. J. Rogers received a call from Hnlmesville. ,During the afternoon session Rev. R. A. Brook occupied the chair dur- ing the absence of Rev. H. C. Wilson, who was attending a funeral. Rev. A. 13. Irwin reported a substantial in- crease in the M. & M. contributions for 19-12. Permission was granted for tem- porary retirement of Rev. I. W. Johnson, or Fordwich. Tribute was paid hy- members to Mr. Johnson, as a Presbyter of many fine qualities, and a, beloved pastor. The secretary was directed to write a letter of ,sympathy to Mrs. W. A, Bremner and family, and also to express the appreciation Of Huron Presbytery for the capable- way in which Mr. Bremner discharged his duties as secretary. A letter of sympathy was sent to Mrs• Chas'. S. Hawke, of Clinton, in ;the loss of her husband, ata former missiona-ry. The resolutions committee recom- mended that for- the duration c'f the War the !Miran fbresbytery , shotilcl< endeavor to meet at a point near the centre of the Presbytery. at Clinton,. or some place near Clinton, The report of the committee on Evangelism and Social Service was adopted, which recommended that: 'Whereas there has been a steady increase in, the sale acrd consumption of alcoholic beverages since the war began, resulting -tot only in a hind- rance to our total war effort but to the lowering of our economic and moral life of both civilians and sol- diers, and whereas the Dominion Government- has' limitedthe amount of alcoholic liquors 4hht may be made available or sold during theses war days, we, the Presbytery of Hur- on, of the United Church of Canada, wish to go onrecord as approving J this action, and pledge Durr support to any further restrictions .that may be made. ti `In recent weeks th% 4 has afro peared in the pub}'e 1 i piss, state-, meets by the iiqudi' interests,that their plants are $iow devoted entirely' to the production of industrial alco- hol. Although we commend were ef- fort to win the war, we sere,,in; this, al subtle form of advertising' ander' Ma:: guise of patriotism. We desire to reg' ister .our u'neguivocal copedori. t . the liquor traffic, ,as we U.6* r to not only unneoe3sarl,"'but�le t9�trl lite flan' social 3i'i d n� •�rlr well-ltein'g'of "rho :3*.ilai rri 4 is ,ou°rr�•V Yu,>.�d:aw.�,..«lNi�1;a(i f�$„�,�,.ai'9;.