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The Huron Expositor, 1951-01-26, Page 1s N NIUttlYstlentlnet Tent. • Whole adeldtber'.431j5 VITIES1 Former Resident Retires REVIEWED BY NORT'HSIDE Congregation Holds An•:: nual Meeting; Hears- Reports. ears•Reports. The annual congregational mee ing of Northsid United Churc was held• Thursday evening in the schoolroom - and was preceded b a delicious pot -leek super, seri ed by the, men of the congregation For ••the' busindss period, Dr.. F S. Harburn was chairman, with L B. Morrison as secretary. The re ports were read as follows: W.M,S and Baby Band report, Miss A Lawrence; Session Fund,. Rev. D A. MacMillan; 'Mae Lane, Mrs Willis Dundas; W.A., Mrs. J. A Westcott; Sunday School, B. F Christie; Adult Fellowship, Norr MacMillan; Alert Mission Band Sandra Savauge; Y,P.S., Jean' Snell; Senior Choir, Miss Jean Mc- • Lean; Junior Choir, Alice Chris tie; Treasurer and Missionary & Maintenance Fund, D. A. Aiken - head; Maitlandbank Cemetery, Dr. F. S. Harburn; Building Fund, Mrs. • d., B. Morrison. They showed a gratifying increase over the pre- vious year. The new stewards for the year are: F. Roberton, for a two-year term, and Willis Dundas, Ross Savauge, William Campbell and Harvey Traviss, for a three-year term. H: Lawrence, Robert Scar- lett, R. McFadzean •and W. IL Golding were appointed to the ses- sion. J. A. Westcott was elected to the session for a two-year term. Sam Scott reviewed the work of the building committee and report- ed fine progress, and expressed ap- preciation of the co-operation which had made the work possible. He also outlined the plans for the coming year in connection with the financial situation. Dr. Harburn expressed, the ap- preciation of the congregation to Rev. D. A. McMillan for his work .among the people. He also thank- ed all those who had prepared and presented such good reports, stress- ing the work of the W.A., which 'was outstanding. Rev. D. A. 'Mac- Millan expressed his appreciation to the congregation for their kind- ness during the past year. t h y• • • • • • is • Bold Social At St. Thomas:' Hall The Social Club of See Thomas' Anglican Church held a very suc- cessful euchre in the parish hall on Friday evening. There were 19 tables' in play. Prize winners were: Ladies, most games, Mrs. George McGavin; Ione hands, Mrs. Fred Huisser; conso- lation, Mrs. Wm. Austin; men, most games, Barney HiI'debrand• ; lone hands, Jas. Turnbull; conso- lation, Raymond Nott. A draw was made for a home-made quilt, which was won by Mrs. , Grant Finnigan, Egmondville. Luch was served by Announcement was made in the December ramie of "'Going 'Up," se monthly meg azine published by the Turn- hun Elevator Co. Ltd., To- ronto, of the retirement of Mr. Glen Holmes. Mr. Holmes left Seaforth :n 1908 and joined the tom- pany as an eleptrician, later going into construction•wtth the Toronto bran i. At time of retirement lio,,,,was'Senior elevator inspector for the branch. Mr. Holmes was born in Seaforth and received his early education here. He first worked as an' electrician with Scott Bros., of the Sea-' forth Electric Co., which was Iocated in the 'building now occupied, by the Sea- forHe married the former Ida Wills' and hasth two children, Dr. S. J. Holmes and Mrs. Gordon Oapel, both of Toronto. They at 91 Monarch Park Avenue, Toronto. Mr. Holmes is a son the late forth, and a brother of Hotpies, Holmes, of Seaforth. of Miss reside Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Holmes, of Sea - Mrs. F. R. Beattie and R. B. al Sea#orthAgriculturalSociety Reviews Successful- Year Russell T. Bolton Elected President; Other Offi- cers Named. Reviewing a successful year, members of the Seaforth Agricul- tural Society on Saturday discuss- ed •plans for 1951 activity. There was• a good attendance at the meet- ing presided over by Russell Bol- ton, president. The meeting expressed regret at the• illness of Secretary -Treasurer E. B. Goudie, and of Past President J. M. Govenlock. Mr. Goudie was made an honorary director, Delegates to the annual conven- tion in Toronto in February will be Mrs. Robert Dalrymple and R. T. Bolton. Alternates will be Mrs. W. Hay and Robert Campbell. Directors elected were; Elgin Nott, L. Leeming, A. Broadfoot; O. Anderson, J. M. Scott, R. Camp- bell, R. T. Bolton, A. Nicholson, W. Glazier, R. E. McMillan. A. Crozier, A. Moore and: Joseph Devereaux.. At a directors' meeting which followed, Russell Bolton was elect- ed, president; first vice-president is A. Nicholson, and second vice- president, R. W. Campbell. Audi- tors reappointed were Mrs. J. B. Russell and D. H. Wilson. A striking committee of three was formed, namely, W. Glazier, A. Broadfoot and E. Nott, and they, together with three presidents will arrange the various committees. Tbe appointment of a new secre- tary -treasurer wasadeferred. the members. The Social Social Club will hold the last euchre before Lent on Friday evening, Feb. 2, and a pan cake supper on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 6. • Hibbert Boy Fractures Skull Five-year-old Robert Burchill, who fell 14 feet in his father's. barn, suffered a fractured skull, but the attending doctor said Tues- day his condition was "remark- ably good." The lad, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burchill, A.R. 2, Dublin, is. in Stratford General Hospital. SURPRISE PARTY AT ANNIVERSARY V RSARY Mr. and Mrs. L. Webster Observe Forty -Fifth Wedding Day: Marking the 45th anniversary of their marriage, neighbors, friends' Ad the family of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Webster surprised them at their home on Wednesday evening, when the family served a hot fowl dinner. Later in the evening their old neighbors in McKillop gathered and six tables of euchre were en- joyed, the prize winners being: Ladies, .games, Mrs. John Glew; melt, games, Wm. Dodds; consola- tion. Archie Kerr. - Mr. and Mrs. Webster were mar- ried 45 years age by Rev. A: K. Burks, of the Methodist Church, Seaforth, and they lived in McKil- lop for a number of years before coming to Seaforth in 1946. Mr. Webster is a rural mail .courier. Their family consists of live TUCKERSMITU HOLDS BANQUET, ANNUAL MEETING • Hensall Town Hall Crowd- ed For Yearly • Get -Together. • - ' Pointing out that it was urgent that the standard of living in many countries be raised if their people are -to be kept from 'Communism, Cameron McTaggart told memberie of 'the Tuckersmith Federation. of Agriculture that much of the .blame lies in an improper distribution of agricultural, products. A former president of the Federation in Mid- diesex, the ,speaker reviewed the place agriculture occupies in the economy, not only of Canada, but of the world. He was introduced by Gordon Greig, secretary of the Huron Federation. The banquet and meeting were held in the Hensell Town Hall oir� Friday, with 200 members . and' gue5:ts present. 'Robert McGregor, president, was chairman. Reeve A. W. Kerslake extended a wel- come to Hensall. The meeting re- cognized the honor brought Tuck ersmith by virtue of election of Arthur Nicholson as Warden. Re- marks were given by Thos. Pryde, M.P.P. for South Huron; A. Y. Mc- Lean, M.P. for Huron -Perth; War= dere Nicholson. and Gordon Bennett, agricultural representative, dis- cussed warble fly control. The toast to the King was proposed by Rev, A. E. Hinton, of St. 'An- drew's United Church, Kippen, who stressed the value of the relation- ship of the King to his people, an association of the heart, not as the result of force. Charles 'Coultis; president of Huron Federation, re- viewed the recent Ontario annual meeting. Officers elected were: Past president, R. McGregor; president, Gordon Richardson; vice-president, Stan, c y Ja k: on secretary -treasurer, L O'Leary; directors, Roy Bell, R. McGregor, J. Davidson, J. W. Crich, R. Archibald, S. Whitmore, W. Forrest, A. Boyce, W. Broadfoot, A. Hoggarth. Entertainment was provided by Paul -Bros., while Desjardine orch- estra furnished music for the dente. The •Women's Association. of St, Andrew's United Church, Kippen. catered for the banquet. daughters: Mrs. Ed. Holland and Mrs. Arthur Babcock, Toronto; Mrs, 4Cm, Dodds, McKillop; Mrs. Clendon -Christie. Brucefield, and Mrs. Robert Watson, Seaforth. The family presented them with an electric tea kettle, while the neigh- bors and friends• gave them a num- ber of lovely gifts. Mrs, Cecil Oke read the address while Archie Kerr made the pres- entation. Two gifts in the way of substantial cheques were received from New York and Danby. Conn. ed them with a gift of flowers. Mrs. Wilbert Webster also present - County Council Winds 'Up January Session At Thursday's session Huron County Council appointed a coin- xnittee to meet with a similar one from Lambton County Council to consider the incorporation of Grand Bend as a village, after Clerk N. W. Miller had given a report on his consultation on the issue with the clerk of Lambton County. -The committee named, is coni - posed of Reeves Alonzo McCann, Stephen Township; Earl Campbell, Olay; W. G. Cochrane, Eeteter; Frank Sills, Seaforth, and J. D. Beecroft, East Wawanosh, It was pointed out by Mr. Miller that people have to be four months residents immediately 'preceding the taking of the census. Grand Bend has the required population, 750, sufficient to become incorpor- ated. If the committees of bout coun- ties, who are given power to act, rail to agree by' April, the issue may then be referred to the Lieu- tenant.Governor-in-Council, The clerk pointed out .that Grand Bend will be incorporated under the Assessment , Act, a provincial act; the Canada Temperance Act, In force in the Huron portion, is a Dominion act, and according to law that portion would remain under the O.T.A., regardless of which county Grand Bend is in, wbether incorporated or not. This fact, it was felt, should be made-ktlown to residents of Grand Bend. Huron County Will lose $614,000 in assessment if the vil- lage .is incorporated' atith Lambton County. it is assessed : on the Lambton side for $275,84) end that county stands to gain $614,000. The ,following representatives were appointed to hospital boards: Dr. P. G. Thompson, to Clinton; Merton A. Reid; Seaforth; P. L. Davidson, W;ingham, , and W. J. Baker, Goderiele County Treasurer A. H. Erskine submitted previsional estimates, which were :referred tothe finance committee. Estimated expenditures ere $317,77S; =4' timated revenues, $323,0.40;...estinYatetl•:k' rliitis, ,$5r 265. fizi t hese estimate's the rate 'lvottld it'e Mee Mille, head '1>p as lellearet. Meted etai it :Irt5.Mills; *4;0a�%,.$,G MVO p1rxa to teat of secondary schools to those town- ships or part of townships not in- cluded in high school areas. Standing committees for 1951, as named in the striking committee's report are: Executive, Earl Elliott, R. Adair, R. Swartz, G. Elliott, W. Brock; legislative, J. McNab, G. Orr, R. B. Cousins, E. 'Graham, W. Cochrane; finance, G. N. Nnder- wood, R. Swartz, J. Graham, M. Johnson, A. McCann; education, R. Cousins, H. Johnston, H. Strong, L. Snider, W. •Cochrane; property, F. Sills, L. Snider, A. Kerslake, G. Elliott, M. Johnson; county home, A., Kerslake, E. Finnigan, J. D. Bee- croft, William Merritt, D. Beuer- mann; agriculture, D. Beuermann, G. Orr, G. N. Underwood, E. Camp- bell, J. D. Beecroft; children's aid, A. Nicholson, G`Elliott, G. MacDon- ald, Rev. R. G. MacMillan, Mrs. F. R. Redditt; warden's, R. Cousins, A. McCann, Wm, , Merritt, J. Mc - Nab, A. Kerslake; equalization, W. Brock, W. J. Miller, A. McCann, E. Elliott, G. MacDonald; library, H. Strong, E. Elliott, G. MacDonald, T. Pryde, H. Johnston, W. T. Cruick- shank; board of health, F. Sills, J. D. Beecroft; E. Campbell, E. Fin- nigan; reforestation, J. McNab, W. Brock, E. Graham; airport, L. Snid- er, J. Graham, R. Adair, police, M. Johnson, G. Orr, E. Campbeil, good roads, E. Webster, H, Gowdy, Wm. J. Dale; criminal! audit, E. S. Snyder, N. W. Miller, T. M. Costel- 1o; rousultative, J. D, Besaroft, A. Kerslake, H. Strong; historic, E. S Sueder, F. Sills, C. Asquith, 11. McCreeth, G. Jeffers'i'i Tbe following grants were au- thorized: Institute for the Blind, $1,500; Salvation Army, $1,500; each of four hospitals in the coun- ty, $1,000; Exeter hospital (!building fund), $12,500; Ontario Agricultur- al Council, $50; Ontario Conserva- tion and Reforestation, $25; Ontar- io Education Association, $15; On- tariii Good Roads Association, $15; Association of Rural Municipali- ties, $10; Bluewater Highways As- sociation, $250; Crop Improvement Association, $200; Huron Plow- men's Association, north and south, $100 each; agricultural representa- tive $500•; junior extension funds, $500; .three 'Women's Institutes, $50 J each; spring fairs, $200; fall fairs, $200; fall fairs (Clifford. Lucknow, Kirkton), $100 each; Holstein Breeders' Club, $100; Shorthorn Breeders' Club, $100; Library As- sociation, $5,100; 35 libraries. $40 each; Association of Assessing Of- ficers, $10; University of Western Ontario (building fund), $5,000; University of Western Ontario Scholarship, $200; O.A.C. (scholar- ship), $100; Goderich Music Club, $200; Canadian Cancer Fund, $5011; H$1,u500.ron • County T.B. Association. Mrs. M. Chaffee, superintendent of -C. A. S., complimented Huron county council on the reputation it has among other counties in Its first interest being the children of the county, especially those who are underpdivileged; also that through the interest of individuals and organizations throughout the county a most wonderful Christ- mas was made possible. A total of 17 new child protection cases made an increase of only one over the previous year. However, -more serious and deep-rooted prob- lems -were found, A total of 81 children were admitted, an increase of 30 over the previous year. Adop- tions more than doubled, there be- ing 32. There was a decrease of 30 in unmarried parent work, there being only 26 after an all-time ,high in 1949 of 56. It was recorded that 4,697 visits were made; 3,576 office interviews, and 1,264 letters and reports sent out, while 39,644 miles were travel- led by the staff. County Assessor A. Alexander re- ported work was progressing fav- orably. As there is nothing in the Assess- ment Act to exempt church camps such as exists for Girl Guides and Boy Scouts, Mr. 'Alexander advised municipalities in which trete former are located, to contact the Depart- ment in this regard. Gordon Bennett, agricultural re- presentative, stated during his ad- dress, that soil conservation and maintenance of natural resources will be part of an education pro- gram in four out of five lfigh Schools itt the county. • W. R. Dougall, Weed inspector, emphasized the necessity for weed control, and W. J. Thurston, zone forester,' gave a detailed report on reforestation in the county. The report of the County Librar- ian, Mrs. G. Eickntelr, showed :35 libraries: seven deposit stations. two high schools. 26 individual school areas of 113 rooms ih the membership. Total circulation was: Fiction, 21,020; classed, 3,710; juvenile, 65,- 323; total, 90,053, an increase of 9,335. Mrs. Eckmeir and R. W. Mowat, Inspector, of Libraries. spoke to the report. Reeve Elmer Webster objected to the recommendation of the legisla- tive committee of non -concurrence in a resolution from Stanley Town- ship asking that council pass a resolution to adopt Standard Time. He said that daylight time conflict- ed with school bus service. Coun- cil endorsed the recommendation of non -concurrence. -Council concurred in resolutions from Hastings County that litigants Would not be able to elect trial by jury unless their claim exceeds $500; with Grey County, that ll th of November be proclaimed a an- tiohal holiday; from Simoe Coun- ty seeking a central place in pro- vince for penal executions. Council concurred in resolution of Prince Edward. County that On- tario Government assume cost of applications for old age pensions. Dr. R. M. Aldis, director of the Huron County ,Health Unit, report- ed a year of progress in 1950. In the control of tuberculosis 45 chest clinics were held, with a total at- tendance of 688; high school tests, 239, of •which 13 were positive. Number of immunization clinics held, 496; inoctflations, 13,394; vac- cinations, 2,544. Individual class room inspections in schools, 5,169; special physical inspections, 1,130; vision tests, 3,896; home visits of public health nurse, 3,896. Greater Supervision of tourist establishments Was carried out last summer, with ,the co-operation of the Ontario Department of Travel and Publicity. - stablished Here in W. J. Duncan Business Solci New Owners To Continue w Existing Lines; Antici- pate Ilncreased Produc- tion. 'One of Seaforth's leading indus- tries, the W. J. Duncan shoe bust - netts, has been sold to the J. A. Johnston Company Limited, of Brockville, The announcement of the sale was made last week by -Mr... W. J. Duncan, the transaction having been fitialized on January 17. The business was started in 1908 by Mr. Duncan in a 'small store where the post office is now locat- ed, and specialized in leggings and spats for children. At that time there was one employee and Mr. Duncan -sold his products to retail outlets throughout Western On- tario, returning after each trip to make up the shipments. In the intervening 43 years the Wetness grew, until today they are nearly 50 employees. In 1911 baby moccasins , were added, and two years later the business had expanded to such an extent that the Grip Hotel proper- ty was purchased and converted in- to a factory. This building, to which have been built several addi- tfous, continues to accommodate the business. tianufacturing policy changed in 1915 when the legging line was dropped and Mr. Duncan develop- ed a line of soft -soled shoes for children. This was followed in 1930 and 1938, respectively, by the introduction by Mr. Duncan of the famous Tiny Tot and Skipalong lines, both of which introduced new designs and methods of manu- facture. In each case, special equipment was designed by Mr. Duncan to permit manufacture of the lines. The new owners of the business propose continuing the same lines, but anticipate plant changes s t o make poesibie an ' increased pro- duction. The local firm, it is ex- pected, will be known as Seaforth Shoes Limited, and will become one of the subs•idaries of the par- ent company, The J. A. Johnston Company Limited, Other subsidiar- ies include Wragge Shoes Limited, Preston; Williams Shoe Limited, and . Reward Shoe Stores Limited,' with more than fifty outlets. The parent--company-is one of the larg- est wholesale shoe firms in Can- ada. The general manager of the Sea - forth plant will be Fred Peel, who comes here from Galt, Basil J, Duncan continues as superintend- ent with the new Seaforth com- pany. Born in Seaforth. Mr. Duncan bas always taken a keen interest in everything that contributed to the welfare of the community. An ardent sportsman, he has been. an enthusiastic supporter of Seaforth teams. The Duncan Cup, which he donated a number of years ago for competition by local midget hock- ey teams, has resulted in the de- velopment of many splendid hock- ey players in the Seaforth district. He is an active curler and bowler and an ardent -fisherman. In ,1909 ,he was married to Miss Anne :Laverty, of Stratford, and: there is a family of three, a son, Basil, who has been associated with bis father in the business, and Iwo daughters, Rita. of Windsor, and Mary of London. One son, Eugene, flied suddenly in 1939. During the years he has been in business, Mr. Duncan took a keen interest in the welfare of his em- ployees, and that his policy was successful is indicated by the fact that at no time was production time lost because of labor trouble. A feature of the firm was the 25 - year • club, which n•ow'has a mem- bership of nine employees. Ae. a mark of their esteem, the employees on Monday presented Mr. Duncan with a travelling bag. An address was read by B. O. Muir, factory foreman, who has been with the business for forty years. The presentation was made by Miss Julia Flannigan. Dear Mr. Duncan: We have a special duty today—to wish you, Mr. Duncan, many more happy years. Some of us have been here only a. short time. others a number of years, and a few of us almost a lifetime. It has been a pleasure to 'have stood beside you and watched this factory expand, until today It, is a leading industry. Working conditions under your leadership have been the very best. You have always taken a keen interest in every one of us. We have felt free to take our prob- lems to you. Privileges such as we have enjoyed here are not found in similar places of busi- ness" We regret that you have found it necesisary to take a less active part in business; but we know you will not sit idly by. If Basil gets too base running the stitcher, we expect to .see you in here giving him a hand. The enjoyment of bowling, dishing, and• other sports, will cotnpensate for the time lost here, It is the hope of everyone that you will enjoy good health for many years to come. It is difficult for us to say more, so we Will ask you to accept this little token of our est 5m. — The Gang from Dunoan's. Burt ,Muir, Allan Reid. Clarence Muir, GOrdott Muir, Angus Mac- Lean, Charlie Wood, :Reg Knight, I .N•ri7 Ym atie,d7l;'?%x`xi BUSINESS TS: SOLD William J. Duncan, who last week sold his shoe manufac- turing business which he estab- lished in 1908. HEAVY FOG LEADS TO ACCIDENTS District Drivers Involved In Series Of Mishaps. With visibility cut to a minimum by dense fog Saturday afternoon, cars driven by Wilson Hawkins and Percy Little were rota head-on collision on the second concession ncessio n of McKillop. Neither was injured, but the cars were damage to the extent of about $200 each. When a pick-up truck owned and driven. by Grant Finnigan, Eg- mondville, gmondviile, went out of control at the south side of the Egmondville bridge, the track went over the west embankment breaking the cable as it plunged down the steep embankment.. • It rolled over and came to rest before it reached the water's edge. A passenger, Miss' Jean Rohner, of London, suffered a fractured shoulder and was a patient in Scott Memorial Hospital until Sunday: Mr. Finnigan received slight cuts At about 3:30 o'clock Sunday morning, a. car owned by Frank Arnold, Welland, and driven by Eldon Hulley, Welland, skidded on ice, left the road and broke off a hydro pole on the Mill Road, op- posite the farm of Alex Boyes. None of theoccupants of the car were injured. There was about $300 damage to the car. A car being driven north Tues - des on No. 4 Highway by Rev. E. R. Stanway, Brucefield, struck a bad piece of road, causing him to lose control. His car took to the ditch. A pick-up truck coming be- hind Mr. Stanway, and driven by John L Wade, of Brantford, could not avoid striking the Stanway car as there was a car approaching from the north, 4No one was in- jured, and damage was slight. • NEW MINISTER Rev. William Alan Jones, who will take charge of St. Thomas' Parish, Seaforth, and St. Mary's Parish, 'Dublin, on April 1. He succeds Rev. T. Dale Jones. Fred Cooper, Jerry Bannon, Bob Knight, Alvin Smale, Ken Ritchie, Dave Muir, Ted Kehn. Don Eaton, Jack Muir, Cleave Coombs, Bill Hart, Mary Hart, Audrey Hulley, Dorothy Chesney, Marjorie Eisler, Jean Heyes, Julia Flannigan, Del- ores Dale, Annie Smith, Betty Ban- non, Muriel Hudson, Ethel Wilson, Margaret Beattie, Myrtle McKay, Loretta Maloney, Barbara Dale, Margaret Smale, Eva Kerr, Norma Muir, Marjorie Knight, Erma Wal- ters, Beth •Norris, Lola Huisser, ,Wilma King, Jeanette King, Mar- jorie Roe, Peggy Coombs. • The average weight of the hu - men brain he 48 Ounces. rtti *‘Chamber,' Of coxa* " TO Elect Officers On Tuesday, Ii. 39 The toted CbalhrioCome from • last Friday evening uutit Tueeday night, „Tan. 304 because of the poor] attendance. Chairman J. C. Oriel' reviewed the work of the organiza- .Mon during the past year, cops- mentieg particularly on the street' 'sign: Protect,' and" the ,work in cote; at. ction With the fall fair. Unfnish ed business included tate tree p? ,gin. ing prdgrarn, .erection of too 'pull: to notice board, and the revisiolCiaof the by-law covering store closing., E. Larone and K. Sharp •-were appointed to approach the merch- ants whose signatures appear . Mb the present closing •by-law, with the view of having it rescinded; and to draw up a proposedagree- ment covering all . closing hour* throughout the year. A membership drive has started for 1951 members. • LOCAL, DISTRICT RESIDENTS MARK 91st BIRTHDAYS Two district residents, Mrs. George Baird, Brucefield, and Jas. Kindree, Seaforth, this week cele- brated their ninety-first birthdays, while a third, Mrs. Janet MacDon- ald, Seaforth, is marking her 89th birthday. Mrs. George Baird, of Brucefield, will mark her 91st birthday on Tuesday, Jan, 30, at the home of one son, Thos. B. Baird. Interest - whom she lives. Mrs. Baird was born in Newark, N.J., but came to Ashfleld Township when one year old with her parents, where she was married in 1879 to .Mr. Baird, who passed away in 1927. She has one son, Thos. D. Baird. Interest- ed inh t e events of the day, she keeps in• close touch with current activities, and is in good health. James Kindree celebrated his 91-st birthday on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the home of- his daughter, Mrs. G. C. Brightrall, Seaforth. Mr. Kindree is in fairly good health, reads the paperevery day, and. takes a keen interest in -the peo- ple of the town.. Prior to coming to Seaforth, he resided in Bien- heirn,, where his wife passed: away. twenty years ago. He has three daughters, Miss, Maude Kindree,t of London; Mrs. Harry S. White. of Toronto, and Mrs. G. C. Bright - rail. Mrs. Janet MacDonald observed her 89th birthday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Smith, Seaforth, on Thursday. Mrs. Mac- Donald has resided in Seaforth since. 1943, coming here from Luck - now. She enjoys excellent health and is keenly interested in sports, and current happenings. • Red Cross Issues Annual Statement The following is the financial statement of Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society for the year 1950: Receipts Balance of cash on -deposit, Jan. 1, 1950 $ 259.21 Campaign receipts 1,888.95 General donations 7.00 Interest 3.35 $2,158.51 Expenses Amount remitted to Divi- sion $1,50.00 Workroom supplies 377.17 Loan. cupboard 2.59 Campaign expenses a n d supplies 5.00 Administration expenses 5.00 Delegates' expenses to con- vention 13.50 Cash on deposit, Dec. 31, .1950 255.25 $2,158.61 Ivy M. Butt, Treasurer, • LIONS CLUB HEARS BURNS' SPEAKER Members of Seaforth Lions Club marked the birthday of Robert Burns in their customary fashion on Monday evening with a program fitting the occasion. W. P. Rob- erts, of Tuckersmith, outlined the part that. Burns' poetry has play- ed in the history of Scotla.hd, and the effect it has had on its people. "To understand Burns, one must know his origin and the conditions that existed when he was living," said Mr. Roberts, "Burns was of humble birth. but through perser- verance and good education he bad developed a keen sense of obser- vation and satiric wit. While loose -living was prevalent in those days, and while Burns was not totally innocent of Immoral living, yet be was an honorable man. He did not see eye to eye with the church authorities, yet his poems pleaded for true religion. Ile at- tempted to bring back religion to the people. Even today we need someone to similarly exrpress our-' selves in Christian idealogy." ' Mr, Roberts Was introduced by A. Y. McLean. Miring. the pro, ...sedate, to R t't •acro -ter:th i�ot >vi n 7mLstirw en&g'. e e t Tt ;them Bitteredn '1 aintii; er ,fit T^ t the past w.,eek, have. picket structi .n gangs As'tlletcons- tion' , o! the line pi'Qceede .. Bltest,anshard Towvnehit,.Atarmerarn that mulnfeipality joined hi the peo:.. 9 e The aansaya resistance L' Malepaigae against ' thea LE PC is ..en the grounds that'thsy are not re- ceiving sufficient 'higl rente,ls', fon • Iands used in erecting poles ota•;t. ei 26 -mile power lin #r00,4whv2.vizes, to Seaforth :The new;! Ankle part of the 60 -cycle iryifa'f a yergip.#- program in Western NOntari - Later in the day Liydro neettIellet to hacksaw a new lock off, a .•aitch• pn . George .. Wilson's farm ' "Met we're 'biYying `him a new leek. with two keys," said the foreman • its charge of the operations, The H,E,P,C, crows had :movedi on to the Wilson ' property Tues- . day and alleged they found the lock- on the gate when they re- turned to that area Wednesday.. The farmers protest move .start ed last week when the hydro crews began working in Blanshard and Hibbert areas. Moat of .the poles on the 26 -mile route have been, erected and now the crews are filling in the gaps, with polite on hand to keep things peaceful. The "gaps" in the . line are on properties owned by farmers who refuse to sign agreement permit- ting erection of power lines. Discussions regarding gar ing the agree- ments have been going on for sev- eral months. A few weeks ago Chairman Robert H. Saunders, of the H.E.P.C., visited the district in: au effort to effect a settlement. Under the Hydro Act, the crews , have the right to go through any property and Constables Weitzel . and Carman Hogg, of the Stratford detachment, have had to read the act to groups of farmers on about - a.score Af occasions ;Sane tileene lice have ddee their part., the farmers permit the work to go on. H.E.P.C. foremen expect that line stringing operations will get under way some time next week or dur- ing the first week in February. Lines will be strung at the rate et about a mile a day. • C.P.T. Committee Sponsors Euchre The Cancer, Polio and Tubercul- osis Committee of the I.O.O.F. and Rebekah . Lodges sponsored -a euchre party in the I.O.0.F. Hall Wednesday evening. and des.pite the snowy evening there were 18 tables in play. Mrs. Chester Lee won the 12 games• played and took the ladies' first prize.- The lone hands prize was won by Mar's, William Austin, and the consolation by Mrs. A. Bethune. Harry McLeod won the men's first; lone hands, A. Beth- une, and consolation, Chester Hen- derson. enderson. The lucky cup and saucer were won by' Mrs. Kenneth Ches- sell, of Mitchell. Sandwiches and coffee were served following the cards, and the program closed by singing "God Save the King," with Miss Mae Smith at the piano, • EGMONDVILLE Egmondville hockey team defeat- ed St. Columban Monday, 2-1. It will play the Boshart team Satur- day night. Mrs. George Chessell and baby, of Mitchell, are visiting at the home of Mrs. Chessell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. ,lames nacho. Mr. J. Nott is much improved/ and is expected to return home from hospital shortly. Mrs. Ted Brown, whti has been. in hospital since Cbristmas, re- turned (home en. Sunday. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Rod- erick MacLean and family in theist recent b.erea.vement, Egmondville United Church will hold its annual congregational meeting on Tuesday evening. San. 30, when the ladies will serve lunch. gram James A. Stewart led the members in a medley of Scottit5hi songs; James T. Scott sang "!lulls and •Scotland, and P. 'E. WiI14s 'sang "Scots, Wha Hae Wi' Wal- lace Bled." Lorne MacDonald, Peterboro, piped • in those seated at the ,head table. An expression, of thanks to those who contributed to the treat/int was tendered iiy',8. 0. Mk*. The Meeting; Wass held in the uewly-renown'd St. 'nimbas' fair- ish Hall, With 'the ladiebw tib. Guild eaterfn$. . l The concluding ,ti n fii`be showitfg. oi' n till "ternattonal convl�fiiriil hast "stirie'r, t ; • ,1' Til rtg