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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1948-03-26, Page 1n 'l 70: nnwountannomoonntne ibeeSeele oe'emeitie, Tear 4100eNtraber 43,89 bib HANG UP LOSE TO MILVERTON Record Crowd Sees Season's Final Game Tuesday in Stratford. Seaforth Bosharts "lung up their skates for this winter after the sec- ond -48034e. in, the Seaforth-1%4ilverton series, When Miiverton defeated them 4-0 In etratford. Bosharts lost the first game, also played. in Stratford, 2-1. The secend largest crowd of the season Caw the game. The second game in the Intermedi- ate 'B' 'playoffs went two periods with toners fairly divided, but when Mil- verton captured the 'first goal early in the final period, Seaforth had to take chances. With all men forward on the attack, Milverton had 'the op- portunities for breakaways and cash- ed in on two of them. Daily papers summed up the play as follows; There was no doubt who were the outstanding stars of the game, be- muse, it was the nebeinding of Geo. Schmidt, of Milverton, and Earl 'Mc- Nabb, of Seaforth, which brought the most applause, with the former prov- ing slightly better thanthe latter, and to him the Dominions can ex- tend a lot of credit, for their victory. Ab Peck and Harry Yost on the Mil- verton defence, Bobbie Gaul, Don Dale and Bill Baler up front were the pick of the winners. For Bosharts, after Goalie McNabb, the honors should go to George Shaw, Bill O'Shea, Frank Ellwood and Jack Roberts. The .game did not start away as fast as the first one, and passing was bad, with considerable shinny added. Coodrow did not appear in uniform for Seaforth, andthe veteran George Shaw was shifted back on their de- fence. Bobbie Gaul, of Milverton, had the t sozwire chance in the first ten minutes but shot wide of the Seaforth cage in trying to pick the short side. George Shaw had George Schmidt in the Milverton net beaten all the way on a nice passing play with "Farmer" McFadden but his shot hit the goal post. McFadden missed the puck completely right after that on a. goal- tnouth pass.. McFadden broke again with Shaw, while Roberts of Seaforth was serving a penalty, only to have Satss •t 4t atepoitablank, range. ' • , • Seafoyth got the two. penalties of the period., but there was no scoring, 'due to some erratic marksmanship by both teams. When Harry Yost got the thumb for highsticking early in the second period, Bosharts turned on the pres- sure and McFadden missed on his try to pick the corner, the puck caroming off the goal post. Yost had lust returned to the ice when BM O'Shea Jailed to scoop the puck over Goalie Schmidt in the Milverton twine, who had. gone to his knees to stop the original shot. At the eleven -minute mark Meyer - ton took the upper hand, turned on a power play, and only Earl McNabb in the Seaforth goal saved Bosharts from going behind by one -or •two goals. Don Dale slapped a pass directly in front of the Seaforth net, but Mc- Nabb managed to turn the disk around the corner. Kennedy took a pass from Roberts but Schmidt block- ed the direct shot. Bobbie Gaul pick- ed up a. long forward .pass from, the Seaforth goal area, stopped', took aim and again McNabb got in front of the hard drive. Play shifted to the Mil- verton end and Schmidt robbed O'Shea. Don Dale broke away from the centre red line, waded in close but failed to outguess McNabb in the Seaforth hut. Milverton continued to press in the third period, and McNatre continued to turn in some stellar phck-fending, but finally at 8:48 Ab Peck beat him from just :outside the doorstep during a goal -mouth scramble, after 'Sellable Gaul and Meyer had batted the disk to him. McLean had a glorious chance to tie,it up at the 12:00 -minute mark, but Schmidt sprawled into the shot. Rob- erts and Kennedy both came close from short range but missed the tar- get coMpletely. Seaforth fought back and' were hav- ing the bulge, as Milverton played it safely, taking few chances. Gaul had one of them but lo et the puck after -checking McNabb. With Milverton holding the play be- hind the Seaforth blue line, Bobbie Gaul picked up Jim Bundscho's loose puck, and caged it through a maze of players, to put the Dominions two Seaforth had three opportunities in enfick succession but Schmidt did some calisthenics to keep that old boot heel out of his cage. With Bosharts shooting the works to get back in the game, Milverton b1AJte thrOtigh for A, pair. of (Wier counters in the last two Minutes of eilaY, Sill Baler netting the rubber bath tittliee. SEAPORT/I BOSHARTS—Goal, Mc- Nabb; defeaice, Shave, O'Shea; cen- tre, Ittibertso 'wings, McLean, Ken- nedy; alternates, Meleadden, Ellwood, Esabute, Hildebrand, Boussey, Woods; sub-goaj, Muir.' aerititrary • First Perloe—Gtiaae; Nene. Penal- ties-1111debrattd, 'Roberts. Second Pd--(lottIa: None. Pen- alties4That, Meyer, McLean, Milverton, A. Peek, Mete Meyer), 8,48; e, Jaffe Baler (t60 bI6), ItfigT; 4, untreitOtt, Siete' (A. 1ett)e-19:36, Petialtlettiet. a er Uesses or Jrban - Rural Co-operation SPEAKS' 'HERE J. A. Carroll, Ontario Direc- , tor of Fairs, Addresses J. A. Carroll, Ontario Supervis- or of Agricultural Sacieties, and Secretary -Manager of the Ontario Plowmen's Association, was ape. tial speaker at the annual Lions - Farmer dinner Monday. DR. F. J. BURROWS MOVES TO WINNIPEG Organizations Make Presen- tations Prior To Departure. Dr. F. .1. Burrows, who following his retirement from the active practise of medicine in Seaforth in 1938, has continued to reside in Seaforth, will leave shortly for Winnipeg, where he will reside with his ,daughter, Mrs. P.erley Hanbuiy. Dr, Burrows com- menced his, practise here in 1894, eked during nearly 55 years in Seafogh has been actively identified with many organizations in town. : • Prior to leaving •for the West he. intends spending a couple of weeks in Florida accompanied by his brother - 'relay; of London. Organizations of Northside United Church on ,Sunday marked his long years of •service as a member of 'the congeegation. DTiehg Sunday School Francis Huisser, the secretary, read an ad dress and June Snell presented a. gift. Following the morning service - a set of books was presented, on be- half of the congregation by Sam Scott, while Dr. F. S. Harburn read the fol- lowing addeess: "It. wee with some surprise and profound 'regret that as a congrega- tion we learned of your decision to change your place of residence out- side , of our fellowship and. church life, We, therefore, ask your pardon for infringing on your inmost feel- ings, that we may ein some tangible way express to you the love and re- spect cherished in the heart of every individual of our congregation, and to assure you that by your absence you will be missed to such a degree as to create a "feeling of loss immeas- urable. "We are mindful of the fact that you have given to‘this church and to the congregatione long passed on. 55 years of continued. membership and 51 years of service and Leader- ship as an official. That we find it difficult to appreciate the debt of gratitude we owe you the 'splendid service rendered and the inspiration received through those many years of fellowship and guidance. "We are also mindful of the sacri- fices you have made for help and the good of our church, that we 'are im- pelled to make our sacrifice that you, may enjoy a well-earned rest from your labor here. Your interest in the Church and all its activities has been a labor of love, and we thank God that He has given you a full span of life, as well as health and strength to carry on with, His work here, the work Which was most close to your heart., this congregation we ask you to an 'Nen behalf of every individual of cept these books with the prayer that you many find help and inspira- tion in, them andas you turn their pages, may they continue to hold fast the tie of our esteem and friendship in the year to come. "We pray that your sojourn in the beautiful and friendly City of Winni- peg will be most happy and healthful one, and we assure you that at any time you may visit the old church home you Will find a most hearty and gladsome Welcome. And may God's richest Messing and His love which passeth all utiderstateling be with you and upen you'While we are absent one from the other.—Signed on be - hall • of the Congregation; H. V. Workman, Minister; F. Harburn, Sec rotary of Official Board." Following the evening service the members of the chair marked his de- Parture ot a receptien beld at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A, Stewart. C Chaltilbeelain read eat address arid Mies Ablate Sella preeented Dr.' Starretee With a hyrrmarY. 'A Veatela chain was presented by the Bible Class, of which Dr, Hur- rowEl IMO been teacher. Yoseplt Scott Madtrthe pleteentatiOn, While Mee E. (Ocliltintled on Page 4) . • Annual Lions - Farmers Meeting. _'Stressing the necessity for the ex- reetence of a strong urban rural rela- tionship if citizens, of a community are to obtain the most out of life, J. A. Carroll, superintendent of fairs for the Province of Ontario, told the an- aual Teem -Farmers banquet in St. James' Hall Monday evening, that in the final analysis this meant only an appreciation of the problems of the other fellow. Too often, he said, a farmer thinks the teem merchant is having an easy time because he sees him driving in a car, or standing behind a counter doing tte physical work. He ignores the face" the town men may be carry- ing burdens far in excess of those of the farmer. He has a pay roll to meet; he has accounts to colleot, and dozens of other problems. On. the otherhand, the farmer .has to work long hours; his return is subject to 'weather conditions, and he is short of help. Pointing oqt that food can be grown, for $7..00 an acre in Western Canada as opposed to $30 per acre in On- tario, Mr. Carroll said the answer would appear to be increased mech- anization, with larger farming units. Mechanization could increase to the point where all labor is taken over by machinery. However, cheap food does not give the entire answer. Larger farming units would 'result in eliminating that sense of responsibility that goes with owning one's own land. It would de- crease the opportunities inherent in the small farm for rising youth. Referring to the work of his de- partment, Mr. Carroll said 252 Fairs in Ontario received grants. While it has been suggested there are too many fairs, no minister has had the nerve to say cut some out. The suc- ces.s of a fair must be up to the lo- cal board. The good fair should be a show window for the production of the community. The aim of a local fair should be a greater number of local exhibitors—not necessarily ex- hibits. The fact that young people leave the farm may be a good thing, Me Carroll stated, He 'mad India and China as examples, where everyone stayed on the land, and where all were reduced to serfdom. • "All classes in a community can benefit from co-operation. It IA not necessary to go far away, to achieve fame and happiness. You will find a satisfactory happy- and interesting life right here in Ontario if you take advantage of the opportunities," Mr. Carroll stated, and suggested a com- munity centre as one means of co- ordinating the pleasures of the com- munity—both rural and urban. Gordon McGa.vin was chairman for the meeting, while the speaker was introduced by R. S. McKercher, Dr. J. 0. Turnbull expressed the apprecia- tion of the gathering to Mr. Carroll. Ru.ssell Bolton spoke briefly, thanking the Lions Club for the invitation to attend the meeting. •Appreciation to the C.W.L., who prepared the dinner, was expressed by J. Scott Cleft, and Mrs. J. L. Slattery replied. During the program delightful selec- tions were contributed by a male quartette, including M. R. Remaie, F. E. Willis, J. A. Stewart and D. L. • HYDRO RATIONING IS ELIMINATED An improved supply picture result- ed this week in all Hydro restrictions, other than those relating to window lighting, being lifted by the H.E.P.O. In so far as Seaforth was concern- ed, it was possible over the week -end to return to normal. Industrial users were informed that restrictions were lifted and street lights were brought into full use, • Spring Floods Spoil Varna Euchre, Dance A euchre and dance were held in the hall Friday night, sponsored by L.O.L. No. 1035. Owing to heavy rains and bad roads the crowd was not as large as expected. On Sunday, March 28, service in St. John's Anglican Church will be held at 7 pin. There will be a celebration of Holy Communion and Easter ser- vice will be conducted by the Rector, Rev. Laverne Morgan, All church Members are expected to ,attend this service, Mr. Nelson Reid and Charlie Nelson of Clinton, and Mrs. Wilber and daugh- ter, Ruth, motored to Orillia Saturday morniftg to attend the funeral of their uncle, Stewart Nelson, who passed away on Thursday in his 92nd year. Mr. Amos Corby and little daugh- ter, of Seaforth, were vests at the home oe Mr. and Mrs. Ings on Sun- day. Mrs. Rathwell has returned to her home after speteling some time at the hottte of Mr. and Mrs. A. Marrero Clinton. Mr. eattesen, of Clinton, spent the Week -end With his -wife and little eons at the home of Mrs. Gertie Reid. Mr. and Mrs. X. Horner are base these days preparing to move to their tit niattatheine In Metter. ee b MEETIN Patronage Refu ds of 5 Per Cent. Q rhasesOn Are Authqrized. Total sales in 1.847 4357,754 were reported to meralteree e the Seaforth 1. Farmers OceopeiettiveseWho attended the annual meeting It'�h1 in Egmond- ville 'Melee Chureb. Tetestlay evening. Net earnings totalleti114,295. The to- tal volume was 75 per cent member business, the Ineetiegegae told. R, S. McKerceer, tetesident, was in the chair for the besiness, meeting which followed a dinner, served by the Woman's Association of the church. There were nearly 150 pres- ent. In his address, lereeeteKercher re- viewed the year's busieees and spoke particularly of the audeess which had attended"the operatioreef the produce division; which had ben opened dur- ing the year. etet eteplaittect to the meeting the pratacitied eenversion of the United FarmersSiCeetip. Ltd., to the United Co-Deerateve of Ontario, with control vested tv, 115 affiliates. Frank Reynold, seeeetary, present- ed the financial statMent for the year, and he and: the: chairman. and Managers Homer Hint and Clare Rei revi wed and e explained the vari us aspects of theerear's business The meeting auteeritee patronage re- funds of five per cepe en feed and farm supplies pereheeed, and one cent per dozein, one sold. E. R. Hooey, epapeSeeter of poultry products in Western ario, told the meeting It was eseenkee in order to obtain fele returns fire .poultry, to handle eggs on the faign in a careful manner, with Particular attention paid to cleaning, Cooling and frequent gath- ering. He'eomplintented the Co-opera- tive on the success it$f the produce division, and ,congratalated Manager Clare Reith, for the •nAnner in which he had established the division. ' Warning against the infetretion in- to Canada of "Newcastle Disease," Mr. Hooey said already the disease was common in palette in the States, but with the exception of a few cas- es, believed to have been brought in by export crates., wee -eon -existent in Canada. He urged poultrymen to dis- infect crates usedefteetexport fowl and to keep dealers' crates, out of poultry houses. The disease acts quickly and is fatal. Sympt ms inelude contor- tione of body aild paralysis. Both chicks and adult he are subject to it. Any suspected cases should be reported at once. Compensation is available, if reported. The meeting elected James McIn- tosh to the board of directors in the place of E. B. Goudie, who resigned. Also returned to the board were R. S. McKercher and Frank Reynolds, All are for three-year terms. The boardetinwig.11 name its offieers at its first m E. B. Goudie, Co-operative Life re- presentative, told the meeting of the benefits of group insurance. This plan, he said, provide& for the first time the benefits of group insurance to farmers-. The amount of insurance available was based ort business done with the Co-operative. The members expressed' interest in the proposals and approved the call- ing of a special general meeting for the discussion of group insurance. Rev. W. A. Gardiner, minister of the church, spoke briefly, and Ross McGregor expressed the apPreciation of the Co-operative to the Women's Association. Mrs. Andrew McLellan replied. REAL ESTATE CHANGES The frame cottage on Goderich St., owned by Fred Eckert, and recently occupied by M. J. Crowley, has been sold to Harry Steiner, Toronto, with immediate possession, through the of- fice of M. A. Reid. • HOCKEY IS ENDED PLAYERS GAMBOL While the curtain was lowered on hockey in Seaforth Tuesday night, when Milverton captured the second game in the play-off series, it took a couple of deys for the boys to get it all out of their systeme When Enos Boshart, godfatber of the team, entered bis office at the John Boshart & Sons factory Wednes- day morning, he found a recumbent figure costumed to represent the lost hopes of a champion Intermediate 'B' team. Appropriate signs ptoclaimed the elimination of the Elosharts. A sign hanging in the post office lobby on Wednesday sought Lorne Dale, one of the Boshatts most per- sistent supporters. It suggested he had not been seen since the end of the game. The sign was later found to be an exaggeration. Exchanging their role of player for that of spectator, a number of the players were in Stratford Wednesday night to see the Police and Firemen. play a benefit game. One of the. Sea - forth players, who normally has the reputation of being anything but a trouble -maker, had the tiotibtfin dis- tinctiOn of being picked, Up by the po- lice and escorted acrosit the, ice to .the penalty box after an titauthoriz- ed Whistle from the stands had un- expectedly stopped the genie, As it tinned Out, the ()Petah* of the Whietle Was not McFadditt, bet ene Of Is shorter ntembers of the Soehares oard ot strategy. oads and u Sudden Flood Strikes Use Canoe On Flooded Roads At Winthrop To Evacuate Family. Warm spring weather and a driving ram combined to create flood conda tions throughout the district on Fri- day, which inundated large areaaeaud resulted in many thousands of dollars loss as culverts were washed out and roads damaged. The floods reached their peak late Friday, and by Sunday, apart from vrater lying in the lower sectione, con- ditions had returned to normal. Winthrop experienced the worst flood condition in its history on Fri- day when around noon water started rising rapidly. By 5 p.m. a raging torrent was rushing through the ham- let, inundating the roads to such a depth that Kenneth Betties was .seen coming up the highway in his canoe. The water continued rising so rapid- ly it soon became necessary for Mr. Settles and Les. Dolmage to remove one entire family in their canoe to higher ground. E. Haase, of Win- throp, was kept busy towing ,cars through until he considered it unsafe to venture with his truck. One motor- ist had a narrow escape when Ms car swerved ore the highway and nearly overturned in the ditch. In Seaforth the entire southeast sectiou of town was under water in places to a depth of several feet. At noon Friday water poured over Gode- rich Street at Coleman Street. Fol- lowing a particularly heavy hour-long rain early in the afternoon, Silver Creek rose nearly four feet and pour- ed over leo. 8 Highway, opposite the Liens Park. Despite the fact the park was almost entirely under water for the greater part of the day, little damage was done, it was r' ...rated fol- lowing an inspection Saturday byl Robert Grieve, pare var. ta-er. Flood conditions two miles east of Seaforth resulted in tee collapse of a hydro pole on the high tension, line Thursday night, Power was off in the district for an hour while repairs were completed. •Traffic over Egmondville bridge was suspended Friday night after it was fared a portion of an abutment had collapsed. An examination Sat- urday morning revealed the damage was not as serious, as had been thought, and the bridge was again opened to traffic. Traffic on the Mill Road was suspended Friday afternoon when a culvert west of the farm of Andrew Moore was washed out. School busses found it was neces- sary to travel three times their ord- inary routes Friday in order to return pupils to their homes. The circuitous routes were made necessary by wash- outs. • 90 Years Of Age Cleans Ice From Roof Henry Weiland, well-known Eg- mondvele resident, despite his 90 years, climbed on the roof of the porch of his home this week and cleaned off accumulated ice and snow. • Leaving District Honor McKillop Man Joseph O'Reilly, formerly of the seventh concession of McKillop Town- ship, was guest of honor at his home last week when neighbors gathered to bid him farewell. During the eve- ning Frank O'Rourke read an address of good wishes and Lorne Flanagan presented him with a signet ring and cigarette case. Cards and dancing, interrupted by a period for lunch, provided the entertainment. • Walton Sectionman Struck By Bolt Clifford Brown, C.P.R. sectionman, suffered a head wound that required several stitches to close when he was struck by a piece of bolt, He was assisting in cutting the bolt when the piece broke off and flew into the Personals: Miss Pearl Thamer, of Scott Memorial Hospital staff, Sea - forth, with Mr. and Mrs. Win. Tham- er; Harvey Bryan, Guelph. with his parents, Mr. and Mi-. E. Bryan; W. C. Hackwell and family in Stratford; William Humphries and Jerry Dris- coll in Toronto. • Huron, Perth Bean Growers Elect The annual meeting of the bean growers of Huron and Perth Counties was held it the Town Hall, Zurich, Wednesday with a large attendance, Douglas Campbell, of Blenbeim, chair- man of the Ontario Bean Growers' Marketing Board, addressed the meet- ing, and stated that 1,100,000 bushels of beans were produced in Ontario in 1947. He informed the growers that the 18 cents per bushel deduction would in all probability be returned to individual growers. The following committee Men were elected: George Armstrong, Harvey Taylor, Alonza McCann. David Meh- emet, Gus Roche and Wm. Haugh, • ." IS 1 • • • • 50 APPLICATIONS Members of the Seaforth Ds- trict High School Board at a spe- cial meeting Saturday afterneore considered fifty eppileations for the position of principal of the school. The positecin bbeitAP :Fat - ant as a result of the resignaelati of E. Lorne Fox, • who pea to Petrolia. The board arrived at no final decision, pending receipt of comment from the Department of Education, • • • • • • HENSALL CANVASS WELL UNDER WAY Raise Nearly One -Third in First Four Days' Recre- tion Centre Campaign. /females campaign to raise $20,000 for the erection of a community-cen- Ire got away tea good start Monde)", and, within tour days contributions totalling Se000 had been received, ac- cording to T. C. Joynt, in change of the canvassers. Included in this amount were four contributions of $500 each, three of $300 each, and two of $200 each. It Is intended to shortly release the names of all con- tributors to the fund, together with the amounts of the contributions, the committee stated this week. In discussing the progress of the campaign, the committee stressed that the proposed recreational centre is designed to serve all sections of the community, both rural and urban. That this is appreciated is indicated by the support being received from the neighboring rural areas where canvassers are hard at work, The campaign -has created interest not only in the Hensel' area, but among Hensel] old boys. This week F. G. Bonthron, treasurer of the cam- paign, received a $100 contribution from J. W. Cochrane, of, Toronto, a • Hensall district "nhe bee. In his- cov- ering letter Mr. Cochrane said: "Anyone who has had even remote association with Hensall will be de- lighted at the enterprise of a number of its present citizens who visualize a permanent recreational centre. "A structure of the type contem- plated will be a continuing inspira- tion to those for whose use it is in- tended and a monument to those whose interest in the community will make a reality out of a dream. . "With my contribution I extend best wishes for the success of your cam- paign." Those assisting with the canvass in Hensel] include -Mark Drysdale, Laird Mickle, Walter Spencer, Stott Welsh, R. H. Middleton, T. C. Joynt, R. E. Shaddick, W. Goodwin, Ed. Fink, Miss Audrey Russell, Miss Mary Glenn, Ed. Little and Donald Joynt. A list of rural canvassers will be re- leased next week. A St, Patrick's box social was held in the schoolroom of Carmel Presby- terian Church Wednesday evening, sponsored by the Aid to the Ladies' Group of the Arnold Circle Evening Auxiliary. The schoolroom and tea tables were attractively deoorated, Mrs. Harry Hoy was chairman for the program which included community singing lee by Harry Hoy and Lawr- ence Baynham; Irish selections by Donny McLaren, Billy Fink, Bobby Baypham, Gladys and Margaret Moir and Joan Johnston; vocal duet, Mrs. A. Scholl and Mrs. Clarke Kennedy; piano solos, Mrs. Harold Bell and Mrs. M. C. Dougall; solo, Shirley Beil; piano and saxophone duet, Mrs. Har- old Bell at the piano and Mr. Orr, saxophone; skits, with Rev. and Mrs. P. A. Ferguson, Lawrence Baynham and Clarke Kennedy taking part. Tice boxes were valued at $1.00 each and $30 was realized. The entertainment committee included Mrs. Harry Hoy, Mrs. Herold Bonthron and Mrs. F. G. Bonthron; decorating committee, Mrs. A. D. McEwan and Mrs, Lawrence Baynham. The Wohelo Class held a successful box social and crokinole on Tuesday evening in the schoolroom of the church. The prize winners for the (Continued on Page 4) • HENSALL CO-OP. REVIEWS YEAR The annual meeting and banquet of the Hensel] District Farmers Co-oper- ative was held in the Town Hall, Hen - sale Thursday evening, when 190 sat donee to the banquet tables, catered to by Kippen East Women's Institute. Leonard Harman, Toronto, general secretary tif the United Farmers Co- operative, was guest speaker, and stated that Hensel' Co-operative shoW- ed net earnings for 1947 equal to its total present investment in property, buildings and equipment. While this may have been a specially favorable year, he told the meeting you may be confident that this brganizateati 3.8 vsell and strongly established. He said it is Important for all eeeptira- tives to follow as close te a oasis Pol- icy as possible, Mr. Harman painted Out that Heti- sall CO -operative was, MOW ehtering two new maior linos -which havo WelT ICAQvvil 8f401# ess Subject of rigeree; mg Review. (The essay on the lifeelle 19, Isgbel Grebe* , Wrele 'Paie Donald Sha,w, of Ref eetownh Shaw, *be- is Mayor of hittetaieetb. tee a son of the late ReveNeWebeW, 'ter many year minister of Eozowbilito (3hurch. The essay was foreratelee to Mr. John Beattie, Seeforth, wizo as sisted In obtaining certain of the data which it contains). , In the year 1872 a daughter was born in the little Scottish. Manse on a hill overlooking the valley of the Hayfield River, in the hamlet oh Eg- mondville, adjoining the thriving towa of Seaforth in Huron County, Ontario. Fier name after her christening was Hannah Isabella, daughter of the late Reverend Wileam Graham and bis wife, Elizabeth Gouinlock. Her father, a dour Scotsman, bora in the Land of the Heather, was one of the ear/ - lest ministers of the first -Emend:- villa Kirk, and ministered for many, years to a congregation consisting of the pioneers of the district, a large proportion of whom had immigrated from Scotland and had assisted in building the first kirk, hewing and preparing the timbers and erecting the building with' their own hands. Her mother, Elizabeth .Goientock, was a cultured lady of the old school, and from her it was that Hannah Isa- bel inherited a love of music and poetry and an appreciation of the arts. Miss Graham's greatest love, however, was music and poetry, and she has long been rated by critics. as one of the foremost of the minor poets of her generation. " The countryside in which she was born, one of singular beauty, consist- ing of innumerable hies and. pictur- esque valleys through which flowed the 'Bayfield River, had much to do, no doubt, with her love of nature and the fact that many of her poems, • (Continued on Page 3) • HAYFIELD HOLDS ST. PATRICK'S SOCIAL On Friday evening last a very suc- cessful St. Patrick's social was held in the United Church under the aus- pices of the Women's Association. A fine program was presented which oonsisted of songs, violin solos, ekits, a short play and a fashion. parade of brides, the dresses dating. as far back as 1848, right up to a bride of the past year. Owing to the weather and the roads, not all the dresses were able to be shown. Mr. and Mrs. MacKenzie, of Wind- sor, spent the week -end with Mrs. T. Richardson. Mrs. T. HeMack is spending a few days in London this week. Mrs. Josephine Robinson, Opf Lon- don, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Turner over the week -end. Easter Sunday services will be held in Trinity Anglican Church at 11 a.m. on Sunday next, starting the services in the morning instead of the even - Mg. On Wednesday evening last L.O.L. No. 24 held a successful euchre and dance in tbe Town Hall, Winners at euchre were: Ladies, first, Mrs. Mary Geminhard; consolation, Mrs. F. Telford; gentlemen,. first, Mrs. John Deet -es; consolation, A. Evans. Messrs, Reheny Larson and George Heard, of Meaford, spent the week- end at their homes in the village. Charles Guest left on Monday to join the crew of the C.S.L. "City of Toronto," at Windsor. Mrs. H. Lawson, of Stratford, mov- ed to the village on Saturday where she will make her home in the fu- ture. Malcolm MacLeod left on Sunday for Sarnia where he will rejoin his ship, "Imperial Cobourg," for the sea- son. Mr. and Mrs. R. 11. Middleton and son, of Hensel!, spent Sunday with Mrs. N. w. Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Harold King and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Atwood, of Sarnia, spent Sunday with Mrs. C. Parker, great possibilities—feed mixing and petroleum distribution. Hensel! Co- operative is part of a large movement of many co-operatives in Ontario and elsewhere through which farmers and other users by democratic ownership opertite their own business and, pipe the earnings to the users of the" ser- vices. The turnover for 1947 was $116,849.56; patronage returns, after income tax reductions and reserves, $8,134.07: Chairman for the evening Was John Armstrp the president - Contributing to '1 portion of the program were iss Patellae Rees and Miss Marjor Ho n, of Zurich, singing two vocal duets, "When De Banjo Plays" and 'Meet Me At Twilight." Mrs. Harry Hese was aecompanist. A mixed quartette composed of Mrs. Harry Hese, Miss Marjory Hoffmant Delbert Geiger ate Bill O'Brien, of Zurich, eatig "Man- ager's Troubles" and "We'll Heft To Mortgage the Fenn," with Mize Pates ine Heas at the /Make. Mrs. Heat al- so directed corninUnity singing. Dun. can Cooper was appointed 'le fffl a director's office for a three-year to replace Wilflarn Alexander, 'Who resigned. let