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The Huron Expositor, 1947-10-24, Page 14 Idighty+eigbth -)year • WI}ola Nexabar•.410 '1 SEAFORTI ,• Fs CTORER 24, 1947 PUBLIC' SCNOOL • PUPILS COMPETE, IN FIELD MEET Enthusiasm and . Interest Suggests Event Be Annual. A new venture in so far as public scholol activities is concerned was the highly successful field day Friday of-. ternoon in which students .of the school competed for the championship in .each of six different classes. So successful, was the event, and so keen the competition, that the pupils are eagerly anticipating a similar meet next year; according to Principal P. B. Moffat. The results: Senior champions, boys: Bin Mc- Clinchey; ' runner -lip; Douglas Stew- art; girls, Jean Snell; runner up, Mar- ilyn Ritchie; intermediate champions, boys, Don Taylor, runner up, Jack Mc- llwain; ,girls; Sheila McFadden; run- ner-up, Marilyn. Kling; junior cham- pions, boys, Ronald Mason; runner- up, Keith Pethick; girls, Marion Mc-• Eiwain and • Mary Ann Van Horne (tied). Individual winners are: Senior Boys 100 yards, 'Bill McClinchey, Doug- las Stewart, Ray Lee; ,75 yards, Bill McClinchey, Douglas Stewart, Ray Lee; high jump, • Douglas Stewart, Bill McClinchey, Ron Sutherland; running broad jump, Bill McClinchey, Ron Sutherland, Doug. Stewart; standing broad jump, Doug. Stewart, Bill McClinchey, Ken. Willis; hop, step and jump( Bill McClinchey, Gil- bert Hubert, Doug. Stewart; throw- ing ball, distance, Doug. Stewart, Ken Willis, Bill McClinchey'; relay race, 1st, Ray Lee, Doug. Stewart, Don Dupee, Bill McClinchey; 2nd, Ken 'Willis, Ron Muir, Gilbert Hubert, Geo. L;a.r,gfgrd. Senior Girls 75 „yards, Jean Snell, Marilyn Rit- chie, -Joyce Holloway; 50 yards, Mar- ilyn Ritchie, Jean Snell, Maxine Hoff; high jump,. Jean Snell, Elizabeth Shannon, Joyce Holloway; standing broad jump, •Joyce Holloway, ' Joan Hunter, Patsy Hawkins; running broad jump, • Maybelle McClinchey, Jean Snell, Maxine Hoff; softball throw, distance, Lola Huisser, Eliza- beth Shannon,. Marilyn Ritchie; soft- ball throw, accuracy Cecilia Praiser, Rita Drager, Karen Kidd; relay race, 1st, Marilyn Ritchie, Joyce Holloway, Ei:;'ne Dale, Lola• Huisser; 2nd, May- be ''leClinehey, Barbara Hillis, Jean Sneii;' Patsy Hawkins; 31id, , Elizabeth Shannon, Maxine Hoff, Rita Drager, Joan Hunter. Intermediate 'Boys 75 yards. Don Taylor, Billy Hoff, Don Horton; 50 yards, Don Taylor, Jack Mcljwain, Neil Broadfoot; high jump, Jack Mcllwatn, Don Horton, Don. Taylor; running broad jump, Don Taylor, Billy Hoff, Grant McClinchey; standing broad jump, Jack Mcllwaiu, Don Taylor; Billy Hoff; throwing ball, accuracy,' Grant McClinchey, Jack Mciiwain, Billy Hoff;'" throwing ball, distance, 'Don Horton, Grant. McClin- chey, Jack McIlwain; relay race, 1st, Don Taylor, Bill. Hoff, Don Horton, Jack -Mcliwain; 2nd, Neil' Broadfoot, Billy Scott, Grant McClinchey, Durl Hopper; 3rd, Tien Dupee, Ron Scoins, Ken Thompson, Billy Roberton. Intermediate Girls 75'' yards, Sheila McFadden, Lila Dalrymple, • Margaret Broome; 50 yards, Sheila McFadden, Lila Dai- rymple, Margaret Broome; high jump, Sheila McFadden, "Patsy Langford, Marion Dick and Frances Langford (tied); standing broad jump, Marilyn Kling, Sheila McFadden, Ruth Teall; running broad jump, Carole Glew, Cone , Wright, Sheila McFadden;' sornball throw, 'distance, Sheila Mc- Fadden, Marilyn Kling, Patsy Lang- ford; softball throw, accuracy„ Mar- ilyn Kling, Connie Wright, Fr• rices Langford; relay , race,. . 1st, arg- a:ret f3roome, Marilyn Kling, Lila Dal- rymple, Sheila McFadden; 2nd, Mar- jorie Pethick, Alice Nixon, Marline Austin, Carole Loiselle;; 3rd, Marion Dick, Helen McGengile, Betty G-oudie, Patsy Langford. . Junior Girls 50 yards, Mary Ann , Van Horne, Marion Mcliwain, Isobel Shannon; 25 yards, Marion Mcliwain, Mary Ann Van Horne, Elizabeth Habkirk; shoe race, Sandra Savauge, Sandra Dun - gen, Karen Nicholson; sack race, Ruth Albrecht, Shirley Kieber,-.Joan Bach; broad jump; Patsy Clayburrie, Elizabeth Habkirk, k1'atricia Horton; softball throw, Isobel S'h'annon, Shar- on Hotham, Sandra Dungey; relay race, 1st, Betty Jean Andrews, Isobel. Shannon, Sandra Dungey, Elizabeth Habkirk; 2nd,'Kathryn Boshart, Kar- en Nicholson, Barbara Mennell, Glor-, is Cornish; 3rd, Joan Dick, Nancy Mew, Marlene Miller, Joan Charters. Junior Boys 50 yards, Keith Pethick, • Ronald Mason, Keith Eaton; 25 yards, Ron- ald Mason, Keith Pethick, Douglas 1 ,wcliffe; standing broad jump, Ron- ald Mason, Keith Pethdek, Robert Gov- enlock; sack race, Donald Albrecht, Ronald Mason, '. Tommy Broome; •lrheelbarrow race, • Ron Maslen and Keith Pethick, Keith Eaton and Don McClinchey, Ray Scoins. and Robert Goveniock; softball throw, • Ronald Mason, -.Allan For, Paul McMaster; relay race, 1st, Don McClinchey, -'John -Boshart, Allan Fox, Tommy Broome; and, Keith Pethick, Paul McMaster, Keith Eaton Ronald Mason; 3rd; Ger- ald Regale, Eric Eaton, Glenn Coutts, Don Albrecbt. Kindergarten Races Girls --Sharon Dolg, Judith Crich, .Linda Dobson. Boys -lack Hof , EUlly' Johnston, unman Brady. . MARRI 25 YEARS - Marking the occasion by a week -end trip to Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. P, J. Woods, RSR. 1, Dublin, celebrated their silver wedding on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Woods were married in Arthur on Oct. 17, 1922, Mrs. Woods being the former Betty Kelly, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James A. Kelly, former residents of Arthur. Mr. and Mrs. Woods have resided 'len the former's family home- stead since their marriage. They have a family of two sons and three daughters. They are Patrick and Joseph, at home; (Mary) Sister Mary Kieran, of St. Joseph's Order, London; Catherine, teacher at S.S. No. 10 School, Logan Township; Marie, at home, who is a student at Dublin Continuation School Special Federation Meeting Stresses Danger From Strike • • • • • • • Hydrant A fire hydrant on, James St, at the entrance to Scott Memorr ial Hospital, literally took it on the nose this week when an, unidentified vehicle apparently struck it, ,knocking off an outlet and bending the Hydrant. As a • 4esult of this latest incident, the fire and water committee of the Council has requested the P.U.C. to relocate the hydrant' at a point where it will be less vulnerable to errant motorists. •' • • • •' • HAS ANNIVERSARY • Dedication of New Organ is Feature Of Special Services. The annual anniversary services of Staffd United Church were held on Sunday, when the speaker• for the morning service was Rev. J. W. Mag - wood, Stratford, and guest artists were Miss Grace McKellar, .soprano soloist, ' and Miss Mary McKellar, violinist, both of Stratford. The guest organist was Mrs. George Walker, of Hamilton: • At the evening service Rev. Mr. Roulston, of Central United Church, St, Thomas, a former pastor of Staffa United Church, preached, and special music was contributed by 'the choir under the direction of Mrs. Henry Harburn. Mrs. Frank Bruce and Mrs. Henry Harburne sang a duet. At the anniversary services the new electric organ, which was installed last week, was used for the first time. It was dedicated as a memorial 'to the young men of the church whiff made the supreme sacrifice in the Second Great War. • Personals: Mrs,' Nethercott is spending the winter in Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Dow with Mr. and Mrs. M. bearing; Mr. and Mrs. Har- vey Leslie with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Koch, Listowel; Miss Kay Marie War- den .had her tonsils removed at Sea - forth Prinay; Henry Harburn attend- ed the plowing match near Kingston last week; Mrs. Frank Tuffin with Mr'. and Mrs. J. Addington, Varna; Mr. and Mrs. John Addington, Varna, and Thomas 'Aidington, Seaforth, with Mr. and Mrs. R. Parsons; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lawson, Dianne, Lorna and Miss Shirley Treffry, Flint, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. C. Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Treffry, Cromarty, and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Forrest, Hensall, with Mr. and Mrs. Walter O'Brien; Mr. and "Mrs. H.. R. Spence and Bobby McPherson, Mitchell, with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Agar; Harvey Hambly at- tended a convention at Brantford on Saturday; Miss Doris Colquhoun with Mrs, Ross Forrest, Hensall; Rev. and Mrs," Roulston, St. Thomas, with Mr. and Mrs. W, O'Brien and Mrs. Ruby 'Reed; Mr. and Mrs. C. Cdrnish, Sea - forth, with Mr. and Mrs: Alvin War- den; Rev. A. H. Daysrai'd conducted) the. evening service at Central United (Continued on Page 6), . ARRANGE DATES - FOR W. I. RALLIES The Women's Institute' rallies for South Huron will be held in Exeter oh Monday, Novi. 1G, and in Seaforth en Tuesday, Nov. 11, , Ain Institute officers and members and those interested are urged to make every effort to attend the near- est rally. The Seafortlrt meeting will be held in the Library Board roolns from 10 a.m, 'to '4 p•:m. Adopt Resolutions Urging Governmental Action To End Packing house Walkout. Outcome of an emergent meeting of the executive of the Huron County Federation et Agriculture and the County Hog Producers, a general meeting of the two associations held in Clinton Town Hall. TThursday eve- ning strongly protested Ontario Gov- ernment delay in settling the packers' strike. The members face a serious situation, being unable to dispose of stock and at the same time are ex- periencing a grain shortage. Russell Bolton, Dublin; president. Heron County Federation of Agricul- ture, presided. Three r•esolutions, which had been prepared - by the executive, were adopted after, considerable discus- sion. e . Ths first was. that "We, the farm- era of Huron County, do vigorously protest the lack of definite action on the part of the Ontario Goverrt- ment in regard to this prolonged strike," and that "Huron. County Fed, eration of Agriculture do demand, that the Ontario Government take immediate action to end the present deaiilock by enforcing the law, or by turning' the matter over to the Dom inionergency." Gernment as a national em= ov' ' - Local members of the Legislature were • requested to- take the resolu- te:me to Toronto. • The resolution was introduced ,by Charles R. Coultes, of Belgrave, and Others who. spoke included Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, M,L.A, fee Huron; J. W. 'Hanna, M.L.A. tor Huron -Bruce; J. Roach, Dashwood ;• W. H, Golding, M.P. for Huron -Perth; R. S. McKer- cher, Seaforth; Murray Grainger;., Varma; Harry Paulin, McKillop; J. E. McICinley, Stanley. • PI,OPERTY CHANGES Recent rear. estate sales through the office of M. A. Reid, include: Frame dwelling on Centre Straeet,' Egmondrville, of Miss Anne Moore, of Toronto, 'to Mr. A. A. Loiselle, with immediate possession. Frame asphalt -covered dwelling on, Railway St., of Mo. Laurie Scott, of Blyth, to Mr. Alfred R.. Cousens, of London, with immediate possession. Business premises on West Main St., known as the Winter bock and occupied by Thompson's' Book Store, to Mr. C. M. Smith. One hundred -acre farm, lot 24, con.1 6, McKillop Township., of Lawrence Webster, of Beamsville; to Mr. Eric Dent, of Toronto, with immediate pos- session. • SEAFORTHO.P:P. ' OBTAIN. NEW CAR Provincial Constable William Hodg- son, who heads the O:P.P. detachment responsible for law enforcement in Seaforth, this week became mobile when he was provided with one of the 'familiar black etels white police card. Since taking over in Seaforth in September, the detachmetlt has -been without official transportation be- cause or a shortage of vehicles. ^ • • M CONSTANCE` Rexall One -Cent Sale, this week - Thursday, Friday and •Saturday --at Keating's Pharmacy. Phone 28; Seat forth. -(Adv.). • Mrs. Will Hagler, of 'Torplrtp, spent a fete days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dexter, also visiting Mr. and Mks,- Charles Dexter and other relatives. •. -Rev. and Mrs. John Button, of Brig- den, rigden, Were guests at the home of Mr. and Mil's. Austin Dexter during the week -end: F !STRICT PLO ,COMPETE AT IN'NATIONAIa James HOgt.and Wm, Rog- erson Se+:d in Their Classes. Huron was we represented at the Internationa'I Plgv ing Match held last week at Kingston. Plowing in the Senior Classes,; with -horse-drawn plows were James; Hogg, R.R. 5, Sea - forth, and Notentui Pocock, R.R. 2, Wingham, while representing the County in the senior tractor classes were William Rogerson, R.R. 3, . Sea= forth; Ken Rogerson, R.R. 3, Sea - forth; Lorne Passmore, R.R. 3, Exe- ter; Allan Weber, R.R.' 3, Parkhill; George Robertson`, R.R. 5, Godericli; William Coutes, R.R. 3, Brussels, and Glen Huether, B.R. 3, Brussels. In the Inter-Countyt;" competitions, John Clark,- R.R. 5, Cod'erieh, and Art Bell, R.R. 2, Goderich,n competed in the horse-drawn olasens, and Gerald Dus- tow, R.R 1, Porn' Albert, and Bill Robertson, R.R. 'S; Goderich, in the tractor classes. The final results of the two Inter -Cane ty classes for trac- tors have not been determined, but in the horse-drawn' class the Huron County team wase eighth in standing. On the first day' -of the openclasses at the International, Mr. Hogg, See - forth, was secontenn a class of thirty- two; Mr. Robert*, R.R. 5, Goderich, fourth in the open Utility -Class with tractors, and Mr. Passmore,' Exeter, fourth in the Open Tractor Glass with two -furrow plows- Mr. Rogerson, Sea - forth, was second in the Utility Class for tractor plowmen. FORTY TABLES AT W.I..EUCURE, DANCE The Seaforth'Women's Institute sponsored a very successful euchre and dance on Wednesday evening, Oct.•22, when about forty tables were in play. The prize winners were: Ladies, first, Mrs. J, W. Free; gentle- men's first, William McDowell; lad- ies' lone hands, Mrs. Bertha Habkirk; gentlemen's lone hands, Rebert Mc- Laughlin; ladies' consolation, Miss McClure; gentlemen's consolation, John McCowan. This was the second in the series of euchres planned for the season, and the third`'wi11^;take place on- Nov. 12. The public is cordially invited to attend these affairs. L4ncheon and dancing to the music of ' the McQuaid -Delaney- orchestra closed the evening. • Bowling on The Green (By Bill Hart) • • With August weather for than first half of October, the bowlers enjoy r many more days on the green_ We thought we had finished this column a couple of weeks ago=maybe we should be like the politician, and claim, „that the public deinanc's its continuance. Last Friday evening a - tournament" was held with a real turnotr'1. Prize winners were: Ladies, 1st," Pettrl Patterson; 2nd, Mrs. E. H. .Close; men's 1st, Alvin Dale:"2nd, ,M, A. Reid; special prize • for • kitty touches, Harold Free. On Tuesday evening of this week the club house_yeas the scene of a very pleasant evening when the mem- bers and associate" members held a bridge party. Folloning the bridge, a sing -song took ,place, while the lad- ies were -preparing lunch. John Beat- tie, .the great white chief, was the, recipient of realty. congratulations on attaining his 80th "birthday. During lunch the ladies sang "Happy Birth- day." After the eats, the president, Geo. Johnstbn, thanked the Boshart Bro- thers, Mr, E. Turgeon and Stewart Bros. for their contributions and sup - Fort of the three leading tournaments', W. J.• Duncan gave a very interesting sketch of the events leading to the opening of the present• green, He pointed out that the location o'f the bowling green was •once an eyesore on;: -Main Street, where cows pastur- ed in a broken-down orchard, with weeds and willows as, a background. Harry Stewart, who had .been presi- dent in 1929 when the green was op- ened, added a few sidelights, to Mr. Duncan's picture. John 'Beattie read a -poem he had made-up at the time which was enjoyed by' those present. Mr. Duncan -complimented the ladies for their efficiency in handling their share of the club's responsibilities, It was a jolly evening and there was unanimous assent whegn the presi- dent asked if those preisent wished themto be continued. • The date for the next bridge was set for Wednee day, Nov. 6, • The winners `at bridge were: Lad- ies, Mrs. Reg.,aHend'erson; men, W. J. Duncan; novelty prize, Wm. M. Hart. On Wednesday six bowlers took part in a mixed tournament at Wing - ham. They were Lorne Dale, Mary Hart,•• Jane's MacDonald, M. A. Reid, Alice Reid and Erie Munuroe, de Large Coilge,to tte Northsid eChur h An iversa Two Former Ministers Take Part in Special Services Sunday; Bring Helpful, $Messages. SERVICES CONTINUE , THIS WEEK -END Splendid congregations greeted the Speakers, Rev. A. W. Barker and Rev. J. W. Button, on the first Sunday of the Northside Cbureh-,70th annivers- ary, when moat interesting and heart- ening messages were brought to for- mer and present, members, happy in ,the opportunity provided at this time of ' veorship anti fellowship. Both speakers made feeling reference • to the past and aptly used their remem- brances to point the ways for greater achievements in Christian `service. With fitting music provided by the combined choirs and the hearty con- gregational singing of the carefully selected hymns, the worshippers re- alized that blest tie that binds hearts in • Christian love. The..,,spirit of devotion and fellow- ship was carried ever into the Mon- day evening assembly in the school room, arranged; to feature the main links with the past. dredit was =giv- en the Exhibit Committee for the col- lection of photographs and articles so useful in educating this generation theconpant, the people 'and exhibit were of POLICE COMMENCE the past, Central in the photographs of Rev. Mr., and Mrs. Ghenteorge chug,uggin, who were in charge ECHO 0 L P A T R O L when the church was iwer chand- ing too were the Communion vessels used in the early years pf worship. The program, presided over by Rev. H, V. Workman, included communica- tions from former ministers and members, and a review of'the history of the congregat`lon presented by Dr. F. Harburn; greetings .from Huron Presbytery by .Rev. Wm. Mair', chair- man; greetings from Egmondville and McKillop charges by Revs. Gardener and Peters; speeches by Revs. But- ton. and Barker; solos by Mrs. Barker, and moving picture films of the pres- nt congregation -by J. M. Scott. , The Woman's Association served refreshments. The celebration will be continued in the anniversary services of Sunday and tide entertainment of •Monday eve- ning next. T0 PREACH HRE. Special preacher at the 70th anniversary cervices of Northside United Church on Sunday will be Rev. Victor T. Mooney, B.A-, D.Q. Dr. Mooney is treasurer of the United Church of Canada. • AVERAGE $363 AT HOLSTEIN SALE. J. W. Van Egmond, Cfinton, re- ceived $435 for a heifer calf and $410 for a milking female at the fall spe- cial Holstein sale nee Tuesday, Oct,` 21, at Stratford. .The •heiter, 'a daugh- ter of the noted -"Sovereign," was the second highest priced heifer calf of the sale, going to. H. C. Downham, Nursery Company Ltd:, 5trathroy- A total of $26-S65 for a general av- erage of $303, was realized on the sale Of 74 head at this sale. • o CHILDREN BAPTIZED AT FIRST CHURCH The following children were bap- • ;zed at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning by the minister, Rev. Richard H. Williams: ' John Keith, eon of Captain and Mrs. James Grant; Kenneth John, soli 'bf Mr. and Mrs. John Cardno; Ian Alex- ander Donald, son of Mr. • and Mrs. Alfred Coplhnd; Katherine I-faline, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Harry Din- nin; Susan Isabel Letitia; daugbter. of Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. McLean; Don- ald Elgin,' son of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Nott; Gordon Brian, son of Mr. and Mrs. ;Gordon Scott, LEGION NOTES News of Seaforth Branch 156 of the Canadian Legion -. The Seaforth branch expects a large turnout to go to Wingham Sun- day afternoon for a zone 'meeting, according to George Hays, who is lining up transportation, Cars leave from the Legion rooms at 1.80 p -n'. and members are to be on hand.., at 1 p.m. There was a- good turnout at ,the October meeting Friday evening when President C. P. Sills was in. charge. Following the business. a social pro;. green, sponsored by Lloyd Hoggarth and his entertainment committee, - was enjoyed. The meeting heard •a report of ,the Windsor convention from the branch delegate, A. E. L. Loiselle, who was in Windsor two weeks a'ko. Decision to add two members, Dr.., Paul Brady and Frank Grieve, to the special ev- ents committee, was approved by the' members. One of the two named will, act as branch sports officer. Action regarding the formation of a ladies' auxiliary was deferred for the time being. The meeting approved a suggestion that a ladies' night be held November 14, with the entertainment committee in charge. 'Precautionary Measures Taken To Prevent Acci-• . dents At Crossings. • • Designed to slow down mdtor traf- fic on No. 8 Highway. at school core ners and to ensure that school chil- dren cross the road in a safe manner, a daily police patrol has. been intro- duced, by Provincial Constable Wm: Hodgson. A constable is detailed each day to supervise the danger area's as Seaforth Public and St. James' Separate School pupils. pro- ceed ;to and leave school. ^ Already the new program has had -a beneficial effect. Children, , accus- tomed to ride two and three on bicycles, b.ave • been cautioned, as have also motorists who ignored the necessity for carefully watching the intersections. Presbyterian Y.P.S. Of County Meet About 200 young ',people of the Presbytery, of Huron -Maitland gath-• ered at First Presbyterian, Church to hear Rev. Finlay Stewart, of Kitchen- er, on Monday night, who spoke on "Ignorance, Wickedness and Mortal- ity." Miss Mary Easton, Exeter, was in the chair; Mr. Dan Walter, Gode-; rich', was the cheer . leader, and S.; W. Wickett. Goderich, presided at the organ. n':A delicious supper was serv- ed in the basement of the church. The program was broadcast over the air at 9.15. - Rev. R. H. Williams expressed gret at the departure of Rev. Rich 'and Stewart, of Goderich, who bas 1 accepted a Cali from New St. James' Church, London, r Roy 1 awsoii Preside' At:.Uxtitc 1 Ciau cil.`F'all Conveo,tipn•. The Centre Sectlau of ,Hurgn• Pres- byterial. of the•'Unjted Cbu'rch poi, .Can- jade held their .nutii mn convention in Monerieff' United •Chore i on;Thursday, Oct. 16, with . 11 'rs , , Lawson of Seaforth, presiding '.s 'Wiitse and Mrs, Woolfrey, ;of Ontr •3io •St, Ghurc6, Clinton, conducted the nior g wor- ship service, `•Christian Faith and Power," Fourteen Arxiliartes,. two. Evening Aoxiliaries, one Mission Circle, One 12 Mission Banda and; eight Baby Bands answered the roll Cally • all presenting encouraging and en- thusiastic reports. In the absence ofd the treasurer, Mrs. J. 4. _.Souter, of Clinton, Mrs. Kirkby, of Walton,, presented; the fin- ancial . statement for the first nine months of 1947. Receiptb were 6,- - 214.231946., a decrease oP $2,408.53 from The departmental secretaries, Mrs."" Brook, Mrs. J. Hillebrecht, Miss M. Ellis, Mrs, E. Mills, and Mrs. E. Toll, • all reported considerable Progress in their departments. The delegates, • num'bering around one hundred, were entertained to a delicious dinner by the Moncrieff lad ' les at the noon hour. The afternoon worship serviee, "Christian Living," was conducted by Mrs. Dexter and Mrs. Wm. Britton, of Constance Auxiliary. Mrs. Wiltse, of Clinton, reported for the' •supply de- partment: Mrs. Kirkby urged more careful stewardship of our whole lives, as' well asof money. Our al- location remains the same as in 1946 -$16;200. A delightful solo was rendered by Miss Olive npeiran, of Mop•crieff, and Miss Leona Watson, of Walton, gave a very interesting .and enthusiastic report of her week at the school for Ieaders at Alma College last August. The highlight of ' the day was an address by Mrs. Homer Brown, of Tillsonburg, formerly a missionary in China, for a number of years. She pointed out the marvellous 'progress made by Christian miseions from tare time she went there in 1913 until" about 1940. When the Generalissimo was at the peak of his power, prac- tically every important position in; thecountry was held by men trained; in the Christian colleges. .4.11 classes prospered until a reactionary group, • seeking their own selfish interests, persuaded Chiang Kal-Shek to return to Confucianism. Today, this clique • is immensely wealthy as a result of black market profiteering and the financial support of American capi- talists, and the rest pf the Chinese are in great distress on account of . currency inflation' and exorbitant tax- es:` Christianity is the sole hope of China today and she" urged her lis- teners to play far the Chinesetians and support the rebuilding of the churches there by wholehearted giving. Miss Leona Watson, of Walton, gave a very interesting report of the sum= ,mer echool at Alma College. ' Mrs. Tavener gave a short talk on the highlights of the Dominion Board which sbe attended last summer: She 'r•eminden ' her hearers that were it not for the small auxiliaries, there would be no Dominion "board. • She expressed the regret of the delegates .' at the illness of Mrs. (Revs eardin • er of Egmondeille. tial it ARE .MARRIED IN SEAFORTH Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stewart • Riley are shown: slier their ee= cent marriage, which took piece in Northside •United Church, Sea - forth. Mrs. Riley, who is the former Margaret Joyce Wllbeeis a daughter of Men, James Edwards Seafowth, and the late ailments Wiibee; while ''the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs, Charing Riley, Constance They Will reside in Seaforth. R��