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NinetY-firet Year
'Whole Number 4295
Council Agrees to Purchase SEAFORTH BOY IS
Additional Fire Equipment RECOVERING FROM
BULLETWOUND.
Garbage Collection Pro-
posal and Firemen's
Uniforms Laid Over
Until Next Meeting.
The purchase of new ere equip-
ment in an amount of about $200,
was authorized by the Seaforth
Council at its regular meeting on
Monday evening. AU councillors
were present except Jas. A. Stew-
art. The equipment will include a
cellar nozzle, lights and boots.
In P. Christie, chairman of the
water and light committee, present-
ed an estimate submitted by the
Fire Brigade for dress uniforms lease a
for the firemen. Each uniform ease.:
of $1,00,3.40 for 20 outfits. With
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would cost $5a17, making a total
$400 in the Brigade's treasury and a
grant of $250 obtainable for such eaktWAss„„,
a, purpose, the net cost to the town
would be approximately $350. The,
aaSeaala
matter was left over until the next
'
meeting.
A building permit for $4,$00 to
Ball & McCauley was approved.
This was to cover the cost of put-
ting a cement floor in the former
rink and the building of suitable
office space: A 'transient trader's
license was also granted to the the
rink's new owners.
In his street report, Councillor's*
E. H. Close said a representative
of a well-known firm, which sells
road materials, would, be asked to
look over the Seaforth roads as
soon as possible and to give his
opinion as to the best method of
fixing them. In the meantime the
holes were to 1 filled to prevent
any serious accident.
Council instructed Clerk to write
the Commissioner of ahe Ontario
Provincial Police, requesting a
.ebange of constables. Mr. Close
stated that the .cciuncil was told at
the time of entering into the agree-
ment with the O.P.P., that the offi-
cers would be changed every one
or two years. He also said that
there was no fault to find with the
present officers, but that for the
welfare of all concerned, it would
be better to have a change.
Councillor Christie suggested
that the Mein Street be cleaned
immediately, and; Mr. Close replied
that everything was frozen at the
present time, but as soon as the
weather permitted, this would be
done.
Council was advised of a minis Fish. It depicted many scenes ot
asseeeseaseseseipaieweleoelsailer. -officials. _.toesbe____Tereshamea Ind habite of -these -ant -
held in Stratford on May 18 for male.
assessors, and in Wingham on W. J. Duncan was &airman of
April 20 for administrative person- the Meeting, assisted by A. W.
neL
Reeve F. S. Sills presSillery. M. E. Clarke was tail -
detailed information or the cost of
opening up the new survey, at the •
West end of town. He told of an
interview with Roy Patterson, CONSTANCE
County Engineer, during which Mr.
Patterson recommended drains, be The Golden Links Mission Band
placed throughout the entire length met in the classroom of the church
of the new roads to a depth of 3% on, Sunday. The meeting opened
feet. The tile would be covered with the Mission Band Purpose,
with gravel. The cost of 4 -inch followed by the call to worship.
mains in the survey would be Hymn 410, was sung, after which
about $2850, and $2940 for roads. Douglas Riley took the collection
Councillor Wallace Ross didn't which amounted to $1.29. Joyce
think that so much money should Jewitt then read, a story called,
be spent on this project. He said: "Wibh the Legend of the Dogwood
that there *ere lots of houses for Tree," after which Hymn 426 was
sale at the present time, and sung. Janet Mcdregor read the
couldn't see where there would be minutes, of the Met meeting, fol -
any buyers for the lots. Council- lowedby the roll call with 24 pre-
lor Scoins queried are wisdom .of sent. Joyce Buchanan read an in -
the move and suggested that the teresting story called "Easter."
money be spent on present streets. Hyann 419 was sung, after which
Reeve -Sills 'pointed• out that one a 'poem called "Song of Joy For
way to bring down taxes .was to Spring," was read. Mary White
have more taxpayers. There were gave the Scripture lesson, St. Luke,
several people buying under gov- chapter 24, verses 1-8. Mrs. Dale
ernment schemes, and the lots at read the .story book and a prayer.
$10 each would encourage more to "The World Friends" were given
own their own home. out by Toln Whyte and Dennis
He also recommended that drains Jewitt. The meeting closed with
be placed in all roads When re- Mrs; Dale giving out tbe thankon
pairing theni this sprin:g. Private fering envelopes.
drains should be constructed of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wilkinson
cemented tire. Councillor Scoins spent the week -end with Mr. and
suggested a culvert in the road op- Mrs. Jas. Hugill.
posite the recreation grounds to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reekie and
allow that vicinity to drain into amile, of -Brantford, and Mr. and
Silver Creek. Mrs. Arch Hoggarth and family, of
A. Y. McLean, chairman of the Wallaceburg, spent the week -end
Public Utility Commission, request- with Mr. Wm. Britton.
ed the council to concur in the is- Ur. and Mrs. Ed. Warren, of
suing of debentures for $40,000., to London, spent the week -end with
cover the cost of hydro conversion. Mr. and Mrs. E. Lawspn.
erection of a new substation, and Mr. and Mr. Wilfred Buchanat
an office between the Town Hall and family, of Niiestown, and Mr.
and the -local theatre. Originally, and Mrs. Gordon Buchanan, of To -
the debenture was to be for $50,.. route, spent the week -end with Mr.
000, but the 11.E.P.C. on reviewing and Mrs. Alex Buchanan
the financial statements of the Mr. and Mrs. Willis ,Phillips and
Commission, said that the nem_ family, of Toronto, spent the week -
mission would. have a surplus by end with Mr. and Mrs. F. Philips.
the time the money was required Mr. and Mrs. Cbas. Dexter and,
sufficient _to warrant a debenture Mrs. Wm. Jewitt and Dennis fa-
int only $40,000. The debentures tended the Easter cantata in First
are not a charge against the town, Presbyterian Church on Sunday
but are financed entirely by the evening.
P.U.C. Council concurred in the . Those who attended the funeral
P.eLC.'s request, with the excep- of the late Peter Papineau at
tion of the $10,000 for the office. .Strathroy on Monday were: Mr.
Councillor B. F. Christie brought and Mrs. E. Clarke and Ellwood,
in his committee's resort ori garb- Mrs.. Lorne Lawson, Mr, William
age collection, but discussion was Britten and Mr, and, Mrs. Howard
left until the next meeting. Armstrong and Edna.
Accounts passed for payment in- Mr. and 'Mrs, Lee. Naftel, of To -
elude: C. W. Carter, snow, 8200,25; ronto, visited Mr. and Mrs. Leo
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S. A. Weetnott, truck licentsee, e6; Stephenson on Sundae.
Mrs. Norman Willis, of Kitchen -
Treasurer of Public School, ad-
vance on levy, $2,00; S. Williams, er, and Mrs. Roy' Lawson, of forth, visited Mrs. R. Lawson on
Sea -
wages, $57; Geo. Mowbray, wages,
$14; E. Miller, wages, $23.20; O.N. Friday.
R., acct., $9.07; C. P. Sills, P.M., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Riley. of Kit -
PO. box, $5; Ontario Provinelal ehener, spent the holiday with Mr. The general direction of rail
Police, acct., $4/5.76; D. H. Wil- and Mrs. Charles Riley. traffic in Canada is east -west, as
son, salary, $160; 3. Cummings, sa1 in the United. States.
ary, $117; A. &able, Salary, $125a —
S. A. Wilson, .pension, $20; relief, $13.05; .13alvein Hartle:rare, acct., "First -Footing," a Scottish ens -
$126,08; Treatnirer •County of 'Mir- $2.88; K. M. Campbell, acct., 65e; tom, means that the first person
on, inagent, 85110; Gore District M. E. Clarke, seen, $4.45; Huron to visit you on New 11 -ear's day
Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Poet., Expogitor, acct., $49.84; W. Me- must brlfig a bottle and give yott
$13.54 e11Telephone' Co., acct,, bartneY, aeot., $119. , a drink for good luck.
ROBERT 4ING
Robert King, who is recover-
ing following an accident in
which a .22 calibre bullet pan-
ed bhrough his chest. He is in
St. Joseph's Hospital, London.
LIONS PREPARING
TO OPEN PARK
Club Discusses Estimates
For Operation For
Coming Year.
Lions Park estimates for the
current year, presented by the
chairman of bhe Lions Park Com-
mittee, were approved at the club's
regular meeting last Monday eve-
ning. Estimated expenditures ov-
er receipts will result in a net cost
of approximately $1800.00 to the
club for this year's maintenance of
the park.
A proposal to develop the prop-
erty formerly near the park and
recently purchased by the club,
was also approved.
The program was- a colored film
shown by Mr. Dick Davies, of
Carlings' Brewery, on the Conser-
vation of Bird Life, Moose and
Robert king Has Narrow
Escape When Rifle
is Discharged.
condition of Robert king, 15 -
year -old Egmondville youth, who
was removed to St. Joseph's Hos,
pital, London, last week for treat-
ment of serious injuries received
M a rifle accident at his home
here,is somewhat improved.
The boy, son of Mrs. Jas. King,
Egmondville, was admitted' to Scott
Memorial Hospital late Thursday
after he was accidentally shot by
a .22 calibre rifle.
The •accident occurred while
Robert and his 13 -year-old brother,
Frank, were playing with thsarifle
in the kitchen of their home. The
rifle was formerly owned by their
father who died suddenly last
October of a heart attack. It had
been left in the house since his
death.
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U. of W.O. Speaker At
First Church Men's Club
The Men's Club of First Presby-
terian Church met Tuesday even-
ing at 6.30 with an attendance of
arty -two. Rev. D. Glenn Campbell
introduced the guest speaker, Prof.
Robert. Shervill, of the University
of Western Ontario, London, who
spoke on "Romance Languages,"
He had spent four years in Spain
and also spoke on the political and
economical life of that country. C.
Reith expressed a sincere vote of
thanks to the speaker, while Scott
Cluff thanked theasaclies' Aid who
served a delicious, dinner, to
which Mrs.,H, E. Smith, the presi-
dent, replied.
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Brucefield W.A.
Gives $25.00 For
Tile Roof in China
The Woman's Association met
in the schoolroom of the church on
Apr.. 4 with an attendance of 24
members and three visitors. The
worship service was conducted by
Mrs. Dalrymple and Miss MaSwan
on the theme, "He is Risen." The
Paakielena Mrs. Gordon Elliott, was
in Charge of the businessperiod: A
letter was read, thanking the W.A.
for the donation of $25 towards the
tile roof of a Christen Church in
China. It was. decided to hold visi-
tors' dav the first Wednesday in
June. The program from the book,
"Growing With the Years," was on
Christianizing the social order and
taken by Mrs. Ham, Mrs, Stanway
and Miss M. McDonald,. Mrs. W.
Scott gave a monologue, "Mrs.
White's Visit," and also conducted
a contest. A social hour was' spent
when Group 3, who had charge of
the program, served lunch which
was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Elsie -Forrest, of London,
spent Easter with her brother •and
sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
McQueen.
Mr. and Mrs. Austin Zapfe and
Wayne spent the holiday with rel-
atives in town,
The Easter service in the United
Church was very well attended.
Rev. Mr. Stanway preached, a won-
derful Easter sermon; Mrs. Stan-
way sang a lovely solo, and the
men's quartette sang "The Old
Rugged Cross."
Mr. John McDonald, of Ottawa,
visited at his home here.
Mrs. Alice Hohner is visiting
her sister in Exeter.
Miss Marion Paterson and Mr.
Jas. Paterson, of Loudon, spent the
holiday- with their parents.
Misses Kathleen and Marie El-
liott spent a few days last week in
aarnia.
Word was received in the village
that the Rev. Hall Woods, former-
ly of the village, had passed away
at Chatham.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carter
spent Sunday at Lucknow.
Mr. and Mrs. John McIntosh and
fsamily, of Toronto, spent the week
end with Mrs. C. Haugh.
Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard spent
Sunday in Clinton.
Mr. Thornton Mustard, of St.
Marys. is visiting with his par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Mex Mustard.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Hern is visit-
ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. *m.
Henry.
Mr. Cameron Henry and friend,
Miea Sten'art, of Ansa Craig, spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Henry.
A beautiful Easter lily, was on
the pulpit Sunday, 'resented by
Rev. G. F. Atkinson, in memory of
Mrs. Atkinson.
Group No. 4 of the W.A. of
Brucefield Churoh will hold a bak-
ing sale in Mr. MacKay's, store,
Brucefield, on Saturday afternoon,
April 15, from 2 to 5 P.m-
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The Great Pyramid of Gizeh cov-
ers 13 acres and is 450 feet high.
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• ElAF9RT11; -0100; APRIL 14, 1900.•
issues of. Huron xpositor
Since 1870 Loanedij to U. IMO.
Each year since 187a copies of '
each issue of The Huron Expese
tor have been carefully preseryed ege J,RITCIIIE
in duplicate and bound into annual
volumes. Through the years the FETED AT PARTY
volumes baye proved a valuable
source of reference of activities
throughout the district in years
gone by. Presented With Gif t s
With the thought that the files Prfor To Moving To
cou/d, serve a wider field, and at
the, same time be preserved in a London.
manner not possible locally, the
publishers some time ago enquired
of the University of Western On-
tario if its library would be inter-
ested, in receiving them on loan.
The response was enthusiastic
and the work of transferring the
many voluraes, weighing in all
nearly a ton, was begun. Dupli-
cate volumes are retained in The
Huron Expositor office, and as in
the past, will continue to be avail-
able to any who wish to use them
for reference purposes.
Dr. James J. Tatman, Chief Lib-
rarian of the Lawson Memorial
Library at the University, in a let-
ter commenting on bhe gift, said:
"During the last week or so. I
have had a few hours and have run
through the 1871 volume of the
paper and can say that it is a most
significant journal. The early col-
umns of the paper are full of ma-
terial bearing on the social and
economic history of Western On-
tario. For example, I noted an
account of the development of the
salt industry in Seaforth. We shall
copy this column out in its entir-
ety and shall reproduce it in our
Western Ontario Ihistorical notes
as a very full account of an early
Western Ontario industry,
"I personally bave been inter-
ested for many years in the record
of the movement of persons, par-
ticularly from Huron County, to
Manitoba. A glance at your file re-
veals that it will be one of the
most valuable sources in unfold;
ing that part of Canadian history.
I 'have no hesitation in saying that
I am sure that some time within
the next few years one of our
graduate students will be finding
your file of priceless value as I
hope that we shall be able to set
some student on the history of this
significant movement.
"My belief is that the three most
significant achievements in Cana-
dian history are the peopling • of
the West and the war effort, 1914-
18 and 193945s Unfortunately, the
record ofetheacantribution of On-
tario and particularly the counties
of Western Ontario, to the opening
up of the West, has not been told.
It is files such as' that of The Hur-
on Expositor which hold the es-
sential information.
"These remarks are rambling,
but the point I am trying to make
is that the file of The Huron Ex-
positor which you have deposited
in the University Library is not
only going to provide a treasure
for students of the history of
Western Ontario, but also for stu-
dents of the national history of
Canada.
"Any file would be significant,
but it is gratifying to know that
The Huron Exiassitor was of such
e high quality that it will be even
more valuable. We are deeply in-
debted to you for your public spir-
ited action."
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EGMONDVILLE
Mrs. David Stephenson, who
spent the past month with her
daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs, Perce Johnston, at Welling-
ton, returned with them this week
to her home in Egmondville.
Mr. Jack Cockerline, of Pilot
Mound, Man., visited with his
grandfather, Mr, Ralph Stephenson
and his aunt, Mrs. Elva Reid. Jack
came east by train, but intends to
drive home in a new car.
Miss Eleanor Hudson, who is
teaching in West Toronto, is
spending the Easter holidays with
her uncle, Rev. A. W. Gardiner, at
Egmondville Manse.
Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Keys and
daughter, Joan, of Windsor, are
visiting with bhe former's parents,
Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Keys.
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WINCHELSEA
Mr. Chas. Schurer, Millie Schur-
er, Doug. T. Rickey Hard, of An-
derson, accompanied Mr, and Mrs.
Geo. Kellett on a trip to Ingersoll
on Sunday, where they visited
with relatives.
Loud noises were heard late last
Wednesday night when the Elim-
ville-Winchelsea chivaree gang
gang awakened Mr. and, Mrs. Jno.
Batten, newly-weds.
Mr. and .Mrs, John Batten spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn
Kerslake, of Sunshine.
Mr. and Mrs, Ivan Brock and
Margaret were Sunday visitors
with Mr. and Mae Cliff Brock, of
El imvil le.
Several persons iri the commun-
ity attended the ,pictures held at
Thames Road Church.
The Ellmville United Church
choir held their Easter cantata at
the church on Friday evening with
a large crowd in attendance.
Mr. Dave Clarke, of Centralia,
spent Sunday with his niece, Mrs.
Wm. Walters. • •
Master Geo, Brock, of London,
is spending this, Egger vacation
With Mr, and Mrs, Fred Walters.
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Neigh ors and Ritchie
of Mr. and
Mese Ja4ies Ritchie and Miss Mar-
ilynegaalsered at the home of Mrs.
Theresa.; Maloney on Tuesday eve-
ningr
ant made them the recipients
of a pa' of boudoir lamps, and a
string de pearls to Marilyn.
.Mrs- Enos Boshart read the ad-
dress and, Mrs. Maloney presented,
the gift . During the evening cards
and ere inole were enjoyed, after
which . dainty lunoh was served
and a ocial time spent with Mr.
and Mra Ritchie before they leave
for Lo eon to make their home.
The ddress was as follow:
Dear Frence and Marilyn: Good
neighb , s are worth their weight
in goldeso it was with the deepest
regret that we • learned of your
moving'Paway to London. Having
alwayeltaken an active interest in
the neighbonhood we know your
places inill be hard to fill. In leav-
ing, our' daily lives will be altered.
We feel quite sure that you will
soon get to know new friends and
new acquaintances in your new
home. We hope that you will not
entirely forget your 'old ones. Our
fondest wish is that you will have
good h alth to enjoy your many
•bleesin . .,
Although we will miss you, we
wish every kind of good luck to
come your way and that some day
you may live in this neighborhood.
again. We have a small gift wdiich
will convey to your our deepest
feelingS, of regret. It is not large,
but with it goes the wish of every-
one befe that you will find happi-
nese ad --contentment, Good luck
and a ,great deal of happiness al-
ways. '1 Sincerely, Your Friends in
Seaforaie
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THROP
er Nellie Helena Tennant,
fr-
IVIo„:, Hospital on Monday of
theo
belese'e lfe of Robert K. lelcFar-
The death occurred in Scott
Ian , hrsip; in her 62nd year.
Mrs. aleiaarlane had been ill only
two days, having suffered a stroke
on Sunday morning. She was born
in Lanark County, daughter of the
late Mr. and .Mrs, W. R. Tennant,
Mr. and Mrs. McFarlane were mar-
ried June 2. 1913. They came to
McKillop Township in 1913 and
built the home on North Main Rd.,
which is now occupied by Leslie
Peeper. Two years ago Mr. and,
Mrs. McFarlane retired to Win-
throp. Mrs. McFarlane was a mem-
ber of Cavan Church and a life
member of the Women's Auxiliary
and Women's Missionary Society.
She is survived by her husband;
one brother, Herb Tennant, Ot-
tawa; one sister, Bessie, Mrs. Ir -
viae A. Watt, Chateauguay Basin,
Que. A private funeral service was
held at the residence in Winthrop
on Thursday at 1:45, followed by
a public service in Cavan Church
at 2:30 p.M.Rev. R. G. Hazlewood,
of Duff's Church, Walton, officiat-
ed. Interment was in Maitland -
bank cemetery. The pallbearers
were Wm. Dodds, Oliver Anderson,
Wm. R. Somerville, Earl Hawley,
Wni. Church and Ernest Toll.
Lamont - Mann
The United Church Parsonage,
Clinton, was the scene of a pretty
wedding on Saturday, April 8,
when Doris Merle, only daughter
of John G. Mann and the late Mrs.
Mann, of Hullett, was united in
married to Donald George La-
mont. of Goderich, son of Mr. and
Mrs'. Archie Lamont, of McKillop.
Rev. W. J. Woolfrey performed the
double -ring ceremony. The bride
looked lovely in a floor -length
gown of white silk jersey with
long bishop sleeves buttoned at the
wrists. Her three-quarter length
veil was held in place with a halo
of white'ostrich feathers, and she
carried American Beauty roses.
Miss Jean Flynn, Seaforth, as
bridesmaid, word a floor -length
gown of pink sheer and a shoul-
der length veil of pink net held in
place with flowers. She carried
Talisman roses. Mr. Chas, Shelton,
Goderich, was, groomsman. A re-
ception was held at the bride's
home to about 30 guests. Assisting
in serving were Mrs. Ken Betties,
Mrs. Joe Flynn and Mrs. Lorene
Gardiner. Following the reception
the couple left on a motor trip
through Southern Ontario, For
travelling the bride donned a navy
blue dress, grey topcoat and match-
ing aecessories. On their return
they will reside in Goderich.
Guest e were present from Hamil-
stoef,,and
ni, Galt, watirnagtfnoarrad,. Seaforth, Brus-
.Mrs—Watt and Mr. H. M. Ten-
nant, of Ottawa, were here attend
ing K
tbemfunnrearrailanof-e.their sister, Mrs.
Mrs. D. Craig, who spent some
time with Mr. Wm. Montgomery
alnalchikitrent,n,hae returned to her
home
inly
The, Relying Hand Mission Band
of Cavan ,Church will meet Satur-
d(;afyibA,enniehltirloth,.in the school r000m
S. J. IVIcLEAN 13
NEW PRESIDENT
OF SEAFORTH
Annual Meeting of Local
Organization Held
On Tuesday.
The annual meeting of the Sea -
forth Women's. Institute was held.
Tuesday at the home of Mrs. •C,
Simpson with 22 members pres-
ent. The roll call- wan answered
by bhe payment of fees. Minutes
of the last meeting were, read, by
the secretary, Mrs, Alex Pepper,
and the treasurer's report by Mrs.
John McLean; the auditor's report
by Mrs. G. McKenzie and the pres-
ident's report by Mrs. John Hille-
brecht.
An extract from the handbook
on the responsibilities of the stand-
ing committees was read by Mrs.
Alex Pepper. Thank -you cards were
read from Mrs, Andrew Crozier,
Mrs. Raymond Nott, Mrs, William
Oldfield, Mrs. Robert McLachlan,
William Kerr and family, and Mr.
and Mrs. J. M. Scott and Mrs. Rus-
sell. A letter from Mrs. Dorothy
Futcher, provincial president, was
also read. It was decided to hold
the last euchre and dance of the
season on Tuesday, April 18, in
Cardno's Hall. A donation of $10
was made to the Red Cross and $5
to the Easter Seal Campaign.
Reports of the standing commit-
tees were given. It was decided to
start the meetings at 2 p.m. in the
future, the May meeting to be held
at the home of Mrs. John McGre-
gor.
Officers for 1950-51 were install-
ed by Mrs. Gordon PapVle; Past
president, Mrs. John Hillebrecht;
president, MrS. John McLean; let
vice-pres., Mrs. Alex Pepper; 2nd
vice-pres., Mrs. Elmer Cameron;
3rd vice-pres., Mrs. E. B. Goudie;
secretary, Mrs. Elmer Cameron;
treasurer, Mrs. John Hillebrecht;
district director, Mrs. Andrew Cro-
zier; deputy director, Mrs. Paul
Doig; branch directors, Mrs. Ray-
mond Nott, Mrs. Russell Miller,
Mrs. Wilfred Coleman; lunch con-
vener, Mre. Wilfred .Coleman;, pro-
gram convener, Mrs. Gordon Pap-
ple; card, flower and fruit conven-
er, Mrs. Alex Pepper; publicity,
Mrs. Jas. McNairn; property con-
vener, Mrs. Eldon Kerr; pianist,
Mrs. John McGregor; project lead-
ers, Mrs. Wallace Haugh and Mrs.
John Kerr; standing committees:
Agriculture and. Canadian Indus-
tries, Mrs. Eldon Kerr, Mrs. Robt
M. Scott; Citizenship and Educa-
tion, Mrs. G. McKenzie, Mrs. J.
Davidson; special meeting, Mrs. G.
MacDonald; picnic, Mrs. Robert
McLachlan. Mrs. Earle Papple;s
special subject, Miss Thelma EP
gie and Mrs. Dale Nixon; histori-
cal research arid current events,
Mrs. Paull Doig; home economics
and health, Mrs. Jas. Keyes and
Mrs, G. Papple; Christmas meet-
ing, Mrs. A. Crozier, Mrs, Lorne
Carter; work meeting, Mrs. David
Papple and Miss Mabel Cameron;
community activities and public
relation, Mrs. I. Hudson, Mrs. D.
McLean; annual meeting, Mrs, J.
Brown and Mrs. Wm. Oldfield;
courtesy committee. Mrs. Cecil
Oke; resolutions, „Mrs. James F.
Scott; auditors, Mrs. J. Key -es and
Mrs. G. McKenzie.
The committees for the next
euchre and dance are as follows:
Tables and chairs, Mrs. G. McKen-
zie and Mrs. Gordon Papple; tal-
lies and prizes, Mrs. I. Hudson and
Mrs. W, Coleman; lunch, Mrs. L.
Carter`and Mrs. Alex Pepper; hall
and orchestra, Mrs. Elmer Camer-
on and Mrs. W. Coleman.
Mrs. Cecil Oke moved a vote of
thanks to the hostess, Mrs. James
Simpson. Lunch was served by
the hostess and the lunch commit-
tee. The meeting closed by sing-
ing "God Save the King."
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RED CROSS NOTES
An executive meeting of the
Red Cross will be held' in Carnegie
Library Hall on Friday. April 14,
at 3 p.m.
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See White Swans in
Tuckersmith Pond
Edwin P. Chesney and W. M.
Sproat, of Tuckersmith, saw 15
White Swans on the pond in Hugh
Meliiillan's field. recently. The
sway spent two days in the pond
before flying away. •
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Name Omitted From
List of Salvage Depots
In tbe list *of depots printed in
the issue of March 31, in connec-
tion, with the Lions Club Spring
Salvage Drive, the name of E.
Haase, representing Winthrop, was
omitted.
,Mr. Haase has consented to
store old rags and papers at his
Place until the collection is made.
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Because of winter's extreme attid
the railroaders consider the Horn-
pa.yne division of the C.N.R., in
Ontario, one' of the toughest on
the continent.
.Sunnybrook Hospital, veterans'
hospital near Toronto, is situated
on a 500 -acre estate and accom-
modates up to 1,450 patients.
Threshin
•Large Ai1e
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WINTER
Apparently ignoring the cal-
endar, tbe Weatherman in a
delayed winter offensiie, ar-
ranged a driving snowstorm
Wednesday which has covered
the district with several inch-
es of snow. The wintry wee-
ther is, expected to continue"
for at least another day, with
temperatures not much above
the freezing point.
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MAILLOP PUPILS
SEE SPRING BIRDS
Gloria Boyd Discovers
First Robin On
March 7.
For many years one of the ac-
tivities of the pupils attending S.
S: No. 6, MoKillop, has been the
recording of the birds seen in the
area on. the approach of spring.
Tis year, under the supervision of
the teacher, Foster Te Fowler, the
listing has been continued.
Spring birds seen by the pupils
follow: Horned Lark, Jan. 31,
seen by a number of pupils; Crow,
Feb. 11, Leon Murray; Robin, Mar.
7, Gloria Boyd; American Gold
Finch, Mar. 9, Dorothy Regele;
Wild Duck, Mar 13, a number of
pupils; Black Bird, Mar. 15, Aud-
rey Godkin; Red Winged B. Bird,
Mar. 22, Pat Sloan; Kildeer, Mar.
23, Harold Jantzi; Hedge Sparrow,
Mar. 26, Margaret Boyd; Bronzed
Grackle, Mar. 26, many. pupils;
Wild Geese, ,March 26, Harold
Jantzi; Blue Heron, Mar. 26, Mar-
jorie Boyd; Meadow Lark, Mar.
26, Garry Little and Edith Boyd;
Mourning Dove, Apr. 4, Joy Jantzi;
Blue Bird, Apr. 4, Joe Murray;
Wren, Apr. 6, Betty Campbell.
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KIPPEN
Miss Ida Dayman, of London,
was •the guest of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Robt. Delman', during the
Eraftarholfilay seasen.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lemmon
were in London on Saturday.
Mr. Arnold Gackstetter is in
London, where he is taking treat-
ments in Westminster Hospital.
Mrs, Earl Sproat gpent Thursday
with friends in London.
Mrs. Orville Workman and Mrs.
Blancharal, of Brucefield, were in
London on Thursday last visiting
friends there.
Mr. David Tribner is driving a
new sedan.
Mr. Elzar Mousseau has pur-
chased from Mr. Chas, Alexander
the vacant lot which faces the
highway, alongside Norman Long's
property.
Mr. Robt. Cooper, who has been
visiting friends in Florida -the past
two months, returned to his home
in Kippen on Friday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Johnston, of
London, were visitors at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Dayman on
Sunday.
Mr. Frank Wright secured de-
livery of a new coach on Thursday
of last week.
Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Workman, of.
Oshawa, spent Saturday and; Sun-
day with Mrs. Susie Workman and
Mr. and Mrs. Orville Workinan,
Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Schultz and
family were in London on Satut-
day last.
Mrs. Cliff Watson and family, of
Centralia, called on friends in the
village on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Hutchison
of St. Thomas, were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred, Mellis on
Sunday.
Word was received in Kippen on
Sunday that Mr, David, Alexander
passed away in St. Marys on Sat-
urday last. Mr. Alexander was a
brother of Marne Alexander, of
Kippen. He was 92 years of age.
Mrs, 0. M. Johnston, of Toron-
to, spent the week -end at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Cooper.
A good congregation attended
United Church. Kippen, on Sunday
last, when Rev. A. Hinton deliver-
ed an inspiring Easter message.
The pulpit was decorated with
Easter flowers, which were deliv-
ered to sick and shut-ins of the
congregation after the morning
service.
Dr. Wm. Sproat returned to Mon-
treal on Monday after spending the
Easter holidays at his home here.
Mr. Jas. Upehall was able to re-
turn to his home last week, much
improved, after mending several
e cake in London hospital.
The Kippen East Women's In-
stitute will hold their April meet-
ing at the home of Mrs. Alex ale -
Gregor on Wednesday, April 19,
at 2.30 p.m. This is the Annual
meeting and all officers are to
have their reports ready. The roll
pall is to be a written suggestion
for a topic or roll call to be used
next year, The Motto will be tak-
en by Mra. Jas. McNaughton, and
a,epoem by Mrs. Wm. Caldwell.
Lffnch committee will be Mts.
Stanley Jackson, Mit. /van. For-
syth, Mrs. W. Alexander, Mit. W.
Xyle and Mrs. jos. IVIcLellgn.
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Limited Piant¶JUesda
First of its kind t#':.1911§,r: ••
Ontario, a threShing t11.0ti
ducted at the- Rnhert ge1144*
tries Ltd. plant here ou.
attracted 'nearly eight bandredadna
terested .farmers. The scheei Plea
aided an opportunity ner der/Vea ahe,
interested In Bell separators'to'see%; •
the plant where the •sepanit*
were manufactured, and ter leans ,a`
details of their :construe -titan.
The school was mein:Meted in
morning and afternoon sessions.
During the day a refreshment
booth was operated by the Wo-
men's Association of Egmondville
United Church.
Opening -the school on behalf of
the directors and staff, Charles
Leeson, Stratford, reviewed the
history of the company, which had
been compiled) with- the assistance'
of John Finlayson, who for over 50
years had) been associated with the
firm.
Robert Bell, the founder of the
company, was born on a farm,
about a mile and a half from Hen-
sel'. In his younger days he and
Wm. Dugald set up a mill in
Hensall, to roll and press out. the
juices from sugar cane. Later Mr.
Bell built a sawmill on the out-
skirts of Hensall, installed an en-
gine and boiler and conducted a
good business there for several
years. A little later he started to
build sawmills, and then steam en-
gines and operated a machine shop
and foundry.
In June of 1898 Mr. Finlayson
joined forces with Mr. Bell and
during the latter half of 1899, hav-
ing purchased the Coleman Foun-
dry and Machine Shop, the firm
movea to Seaforth.
Business continued to increase,
and in 1903 a joint stock company
was formed under the -name of
The Robert Bell Engine & Thresh-
er Company Limited, In 1907 the
assembly line was extended and a
woodworking shop added, and they
turned their attention to threshing
engines, both portable and traction.
A shell contract was secured in
1915.
The production of Bell Thresh-
ers was commenced in 1905 and in
addition to threshers, this com-
pany is still busily engaged.q.nthe
_production of high and elewepres-
sure boilers and sawmills, and --
conduct a general repair business.
The production of steam engines
has been discontinued for some
time.
Following the death of Earl Bell
the business was purchased in 1949
and Robert Bell Industries Limit-
ed was formed.
A number of the employees have
been associated with the company
for many years. R. G. Parke, fore-
man of the boiler shop, has been
here since 1903; John Cooper and
his brother, Willia.m, since 1906
and 1907, respectively. Robert
McGonigle of the woodworking
shop, Albert Hudson and Herb.
Coombs since 1915; Robert Smith,
in the stockroom, came in
1919; Ernest Geddes of the black-
smith shop, ins1926.
In February of this year, Robert
13e11 Industries Limited purchased
the complete equipment of Sea -
forth Welding & Machine Slsop, as
formerly operated' by Kennth M.
Campbell. Mr. Campbell is' now
superintendent of threshing pro-
duction.
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McKillop Pupils Clear
School in 40 Seconds
At a fire drill held at S.S. No. 6,
McKillop, the 37 pupils in the
school were cleared in forty sec-
onds under the supervision of the
teacher,. Foster T. Fowler. In
charge of the fire drill were Lewis
Bolton and Frank Johnston.
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Finr Difficulty in
Obtaining Farm Help
While it is understood nearly
fifty people in the Seaforth area
are in receipt of unemployment in-
surance, district farmers report it
is most difficult to obtain farm
help.
In one case a farmer after in-
terviewing more than ten persons,
Naas unable to • obtain one who
would agree to work on his farm.
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Charge Three As
Death Results
Following what was reported; as
a scuffle in the home 6f Bernard
McDonnell, 69, Mitchell, three ,Dtes-
lin men, John S. Kraneltoelf, 21is
Thomas Gormley, 39, and Ryan Jor-
dan, 20, have been charged ,with
manslaughter. The cfiarge of Mane
slaughter was laid, as b result a
the death of Mr. McDonnell, Whtii
died an hour after the tenitle.
An investigation was carried out
by Cpl. John Dmiglas, of floe Strait
ford detachment 'of the 'Oxitariti
F•roicinnial
The trio appeare.d.uotore xromo.
trate A. F. (10k, Stiatresatlee.*:
day Ufa Wert telintitdeCiin04.
tody until Aril 12, •'•