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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1950-03-31, Page 6eaa-,aalreaeaareeeeee.sereaeastaaseerevearreseane M 1.4.14; klc Kates, New acaoleassis MEMORIAL ARENA DECLARED OFFICIALLY OPEN _ • •• • • - - • • • '1 • Arena Ceremonies Include Carnival, Hockey, Ice Show • Wh'le Thursday night was the official dedication of the new Com- munity Centre, in reality it was, "Kids Night." Hundreds of chil- dren virtually took over the arena, impatiently clattering about in their skates and gay costumes. waitinguntil it was their turn to get onto the ice. Gypsies, skele- tons and ghosts, old-fashioned characters, clowns, nurses and doc- tors, bunnies, Mounties, cowboys, and characters of every shape, size and description were among those competing for the prizes in the carnival. The larae ice surface was filled almost to capacity as the skaters took over after She ceremony. Dressing -room facilities at the arena are convenient and many donned costumes after•arriving at the community centre. Man.y grown-ups-tok aart in the carni- val, while a number of other par- ents were present to watch the youngsters. Prizes for both fancy end comic costumes were given, Prize Winners In the fancy costume classes, the winners were: 'Boys under 19. Tr:an Scett (,1,6raisz.: Willis, Billy FRIDAY NIGHT'S ACTIVITIES The.ove picture shows Thomas Pryde, M.L.A„ for Huron, as he offic'ally pronounced the.building open. In the background are M. L. "Tory" Gregg, Wingham, President of the Western Ontario Athletic Association and master of ceremonies, and Mayor J. E. K eati ng. Two hockey games were the highlights of Friday night's pro- gram Below: J. J. "Tiny" McFadyen, Galt, President of the On- tarlo Hockey Association, is seen dropping the puck at the start of the Listowel Intermediate - Seaforth Junior game. The twp play- ers facing off are Bitton, of Listowel, and Bill Mitchell, Seaforth. The building committee was host at a banquet held prior to the official opening of the new Centre. Pictured from left to right are: J. W. Hanna, Wingham, M.L.A. for Huron North'; A. Y. 'McLean, Seaforth, M.P. for Huron -Perth; J. E. Keating, Mayor and Chair- man of the Seaforth Community Centre Commission; Thos. Pryde, Exeter, M.L.A. for Huron, who declared the building opened, and J. J. McFadyen, Galt, President of the Ontario Hockey Association. Teall; girls under 10, Patsy Faulk- ner, Judith Crich, Cynthia Bell; boys under 16, Billy Scott, Ken Dupee, Ted Savauge; girls under 16, Joan Sinclair, Ruth Teall; wo- men„ Mrs. F. Sills; men, F. C. Sills, Jr. Youngest skaters were: Girls, Cynthia Bell; boys, Tom Sills; oldest skater, George Johnston; largest family skating in the carni- val, the 12 members of Alvin Dale's family. Comic costume winners were: Co:,s under 10, Paul McMaster, G. Inwood e, Douglas Heale; ' girls, rnder 10, Elizabeth Hebkirk, Mar- ene Dalrymple. Betty Allen; boys under 16, Billy Hoff, Jim Watson, ohn McGavin; girls under 16, udith Shaddick, Patsy IVIunro, M a rgaret H einberger. And thcie were races, too, to -aid,to the fun of the evening. Win- ners included: Boys under 10, Don. McClinchey, Tom Broome, Jim Scott; girls under 10, Marion Me - Dwain, Joan Bach, Judy Crich; girls under 16, Peggy Lou Mat- thews, Ruth Soldan, Margaret Brcome; women, Lieut. Lora Dea- con, Ruth Teall, Ruth Soldan ; men, Harvey McIlwain, Gilbert ..iabert, Ronald Muir. Hockey was the main event on. Friday night, in addition to the two matches, the centre was de- clared officially opened by Thomas Pryde, M.L.A. Prior to the ceremonies at the .;rena, the commission appointed .o administer the building, were aests at a banquet in the Commer- ial Hotel, presided over by Mayor J. E. Keating. 1 J. "Tiny" Mc- Fadyen, Galt, president of the On- tario Hockey .Association, spoke briefly at the banquet, congratu- atting4Seaforth on their fine new Irene., and onering the directors sorne timely advice in operating aockey teams in Seaforth. During the intermission between :::e first and second hockey match - ?a, M. L. "Tory" Gregg, Wingham, esident of the Western Ontario taletic Association, acted as mas- aer of ceremonies and introduced :everal visitors and prominent aen ofaSeafcrth, all of whom spoke few worCs, commending the citi- .ens of Seaforth on their initiative i:1 making such e fne community • en :re rossi1e. Among those introduced were M yon J. E. Keating, J. J. McFad, aaa J. W, Hanna, Wingham, M.L.A. for Huron North; Thomas Pryde, Exeter, M.L.A. for Huron South; A. Y. McLean, Seaforth, M.P. for Huron -Perth; C. P, Sills, George Johnston, Jas. A. Stewart, W. T. Teall and, Russell Bolton, Seaforth, members of the Seaforth Community Centre Corninission; Gordon Bennett, • Clinton, Huron County agricultural representative; • • • ,,,,:;;..;kA• 'W. T.. Cruickshank, .Wingham; Harry Eisen, London Free Press, and L W. Appel, Stratford Beacon - Herald,. In declaring the centre officially opened, Mr. Pryde voiced the sen- timents of all the visitors present in congratulating •Seaforth citizens for their foresight in making such a fine building possible, where the children could not only enjoy themselves throughout the entire year, but where the adults could also derive considerable entertain- ment. It also afforded the Sea - forth Branch of the Canadian Leg- ion a permanent home Of their own, said Mr. Pryde, and he com mended the thoughtfulness of the Seaforth citizens in not forgetting' I the men who had fought so val- iantly in two wars so that we might enjoy freedom. For the first hockey match of the night, "Tory" Gregg faced off the puck between Ken Pickett, of the Clinton Colts, and Ralph McFad- den, of the London Majors. Clin- ton won the verdict 11-7, although London staged a late spirited rally. Gordon Muir and Angus Mac- Lean, Seaforth, refereed both games. LONDON - Goal, Moffat; ' de- fence, Wood, Black; centre, Mayes; wings, Tambling, Woods; !subs., Mustill, Mavity, Van Horne, Mc- Fadden, O'Shea, Fink. CLINTON - Goal, Carter; de- fence, Colquhoun, Counter; centre, Piggett;. wings, Streets, F. MacEw- an; subs„ Kentin, Neilans, M. Mac - Ewan, Goodhue, Maltby, Hanley, Bartliff, Strong, Twinning, Draper. First Period -1, London, Black (Fink), 3:06; 2, Clinton, Hannley (Maltby), 8:00; 3, Clinton, Good- hue (Scarwood), 4:52; 4. Clinton, Scarwood (Goodhue), 15:24; 5, Clinton, H. MacEwan (Goodhue, Scarwood), 16:52. Penalties -None. Second Period -6, Clinton, Bart- liff (Colquhoun), 8:27; 7, London, Tambling (Mayes, Dulte Woode), 9:46; 8, London, Mayes (Tambling, Black), 13:41; 9, London, Mack (Tambling), 18:32; 10, Clinton, H. MacEwan, -19:27. Penalties -None. Third Period -11, Clinton, H. MacEwan (Strong,. Maltby, 3:45; 12, London, Mavety, 7:09; 13, Lon- don, McFadden (Van Horne, Black) 10:25; 14, Clinton (Scarwood), 13:24; 15, Clinton, Draper (H. Mac - Ewan), 14:30; 16, Clinton, Bartliff (Counter, Hannley), 16:05; 17, London, Mustill (Black, O'Shea), 18:20; 18, London, Van Horne (Mc- Fadden), 19:01; ,19, Clihton, Colqu- houn (Bartliff, Hannley), 19:20. O.H.A, President Drops Puck "Tiny" McFadyen faced off the puck for the second hockey match of the night, between the Seaforth Junior "C" team and the Listowel Intermediates, Grant Bitton, of Listowel, checked off at centre ice with Bill Mitchell of Seaforth. In his remarks at the arena, President McFadyen of the O.H.A.. stated quite etnplitatically that it was the intermediate and junior "B," "al" and "b" teams that were the backbone of the ore,anization' over which he presides. He ex, pressed the wish • now that Sea - forth has erected Such a fine arena that the town would soon ice a championship hockey team. Mayor J. E. Keating, who is also chairman of the arena commis- sion, and Jas. A. Stewart, the sec- retary, thanked the speakers for their kind remarks and well wish- es, and urged all citizens to sup- port their new community centre to the utmost. TheaSeaforth Junior "C" entry • was victorious by a 5-4 scare ever the Listowel Intermediates in the second game of the doubleheader. Jennings was the big gun, perforrn, Ing the hat trick, while Hay felr• Listowel counted twice. LISTOWEL-Goal, Bricker; de- fence, Tompkins, 'Hamilton; cen- tre, Bittoti; Whigs, Wray, Bead; altetiiates, Woode, Jobb, D. Hay, Pletech, alcCreight, Wil- so1, Chessell; de- fence, ...ttleon, Proctor; centre, Mitettelt. vittgls, tlotict, neightto ton; Atithato, Stott, nefiniok, 44, (Continued from Page 1) leadership in the Legion branch, by A. M. "Spotty" Forbes, service bureau officer, London. Mr. Forbes also presented: past president metl,, als to A. Y. McLean and Dr. P. Brady. The dedication prayer was. read by Rev. T. Dale Jones, of Sea - forth. Following the ceremony mem- bers 'of the Legion each placed a poppy on a large maple leaf on the platform in honor of their com- rades. Music for the dedication was played by the Seaforth High- landers Band. Truntlaeters from the R.C.A.F. Station, Clinton, were Pit. -Sgt. E. Knoblauch, .A.C1, L. C. Brasseur, and AC1. W. R. Robin- son. Fred Willis was in charge of the color party and Andrew Calder was in charge of the parade. The citations for the Meritorious Service. Medals, awarded to Rev. Father T. P. Hussey and 0. P. Sills, read as follows: "Rev. Father T. P. Hussey: For faithful service in Branch 156 of the Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., for sixteen years during which. as chaplain of this branch the has pro- vided inspiration and leadership to comrades in all walks of life; for diligent service in support of aca tive service personnel at personal sacrifice of failing health during World War II, the executive 'of Seaforth Branch 156, B.ES.L., un- animbusly recommends this rev- erend. comrade for the Meritorious Service Medal." ' . "0. P. Sills: For distinguished service in Seaforth Branch 156, B.E.S.L,, for twenty-flve years dur- ing which as President of the branch for the years 1932-3-4 and, 1946-7 he provided' expert leader- ship and sound counsel at critical periods in the branch's history; as ore of the original charter mem- bers of Seaforth Branch 156 he has throughout the years been a staunch supporter of the B.E.S.L., its aims and aspirations, as well as promoting the common inter- ests of the Branch and the general community, the executive recom- mends this comrade for the Meri- torious Service Medal." Eutwell, Jennings, Bradley. In tae prize drawing contest, Thomas Jackson, EgmoncLville, won the deep freeze unit; Harold Knight, Seaforth, won the radio - phonograph, and Clarence Walden, Seaforth, hold the lucky number on the corner cupboard. . The Kitchener -Waterloo Skating Club was featured on Saturday night. The skaters were beaded by Fred Yanke and Carol Spell- man, intermediate pair champion , af the Twin City Skating Club. Mr. Janke is also the 1949 intermedi- ate dance champion, while Miss Spellman held the intermediate ladies' title in 1948. Other artists e ere Marlene Kist- ner, junior ladies' champion of 1949; Marilyn Schlichter, junior ladies' champion in. 1948 and 1949 runner-up; Jane Harris, placed third in the Niagara International Figure Skating Contest; Elizabeth Grundy, Helen Bauman, Helen Spellman and six-year-old Dianna Nyland. Freda Keber and Evelyn Thomson, as "Chick and Chuck," were a colored comedy team. Mies Beryl Goodman Williamson was the narrator for the show. Facts and Figures. The arena seats 1,500 people and has standing room for 1,000 more. The ice surface is 80 by 180 feet. In addition, there is a spacious dance hallon the second floor, as well as Legion quarters. The Seaforth Branch of the Can- adian Legion was one of the prime factors in the planning of the arena. The Legion started the ball rolling with a donation of $10,000: and municipal bond issue produc- ed another $40,00(); and a Provin cl:al Government. grant added $10,- 000, . while $15,000 was r'aised by pnhlic subscription. The arena is valued at $83.000, of which all but $8,000 has been raised. Proceeds from the official opening are expected to cut this down considerably. A monster jamboree, to take place in April, Will further help to reduce the lia- bility. The project was launched last LEGION DEDICATES MEMORIAL cENTR. • The Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Legion held a special dedication service on Thursday night, during which each veteran placeda poppy on the large Maple Leaf in honor of their( fallen Comrades of both World Wars. • Pictured above are Edward Brown, Egmondville, and behind him his son, James Brown, both veterans of Canada's Armed Forces. March, but actual work on the arena' did not begin Until October 3. Work progressed so stead'IY that the arena was ready' for hockey early in January. The centre will not only serve Seaforth, but Egmondville and the Townships of Tuckersmith, Hib- bert, McKillop and Hullett. Wife: "That new couple next door appears to be very devoted. He kisses her every time the - meet. Why don't you do that!" Husband: "Well, I really don't know her well enough yet." • BRUCEFIELD Mrs, Clara Dutot spent a few days last week in London. Don't forget. the films being shown in the 'church on Friday evening. Miss Bessie Dutot spent the week -end at her home here. We are -very glad, to report that Mr. W. Stackhouse is much im- proved. DUBLIN. The Parent -Teachers' Associa- tion met in the Continuation School here on Wednesday. even- ing last with Mrs. Michael Mumy, the president, inethe chair, The meeting opened with prayer by Rev, Father F. Ffoulkes. The min- utes were read by the secretary, Jos. Doyle. Sister Angela Merica, principal of the school, spoke briefly on reports and examina- tions. Mrs. Fergus' Kelly and Mrs. Michael Murray gave readings. The membership fee was set at 25 cents. George Ducharme was appointed to the executive to re present the Separate School. It 'vas decided to have a euchre par- ty in the near future. Margery O'Reilly sang two solos and two educational films were shown by the teachers. Tea was served by the lunch committee and execu- tiae. WINTHROP The Helping Hand -Mission Band of Cavan Church will meet in the Sunday Schoolroom on Saturday, April 1, at 2 o'clock. Circle No. 2 met at .Mrs. Wilson Campbell's on Wednesday. One quilt was completed and lunch was served by the hostess and comnet- tee. Services in the McKillop charge will be at the usual hour. Rev. D. A. McMillan, of Seaforth, will be guest speaker. The W.M.S. of Cavan , Church, Winthrop, will hold. their Easter thankoffering on Thursday even- ing, April 6. The meeting will commence at 8 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. S. Brenton, of Londesboro. The ladies are presenting an Easter pageant, The Keepers of the Cross." All are dordially invited to this open meeting. SEAFORTH'S YOUNGEST. SKATER Cynthia Pauline Bell, 17 -months -old daughter of Mr. and Mrs,. Stewart Bell, Hensel!, is off to a good start as a s'kater. Dressed as a Bunny, she captured the prize for the youngest skater on the ice. Already she can skate and did a few rounds about the large ice surface on her bob -skates before calling it a night. She is shown in this picture with her mother. CARNIVAL PRIZE WINNERS "Nurse" Margaret Reeves, 8, daughter 'efMr. end Mrs. Charles Reeves, provea to the 4401d -fashioned?' doctor, Pauli McMaitter, 9, son of Dr. and Mrs. E. A. McMaster, that She can toady find his pulse. ''the onidokers, Are "Viiith Teal!, 11, and Pasty Munro, 14, daufdifee of Mr. And Mrsa Eric Munroe. The children were pictured at the Carnival on Thureday, nit" Auth took third prize in the fancy. tottunie cam o 8,60.00' in the women's racei • t? Oa Waft fltet for heYe' comic. coeturne under Id, and Patsy contatee. ond for girls''Vdthic cceturne under „ Pkb 4. 44 Ik 15