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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1951-02-02, Page 1do M� ovenlock Passes; Active In Municipal Life PASSES J. M., Govenlock, Seaforth. who passed away last Friday afternoon, in his 89th year. CHURCHES HOLD ANNUAL MEETINGS Organization Reports Re- veal Increased Givings and Activity. Egmondville congregation held, their annual meeting in the base- ment of the church on Tuesday evening, Jan. 30, with a fair at- teindance. Rev. A. W. Gardiner was chairman and' Mr. A. C. Rout- ledge was secretary. Good reports were given by the various organizations of the church. The missionary givings were up and the General Fund and the W.A. had good balances in the bank. The pastor, Rev. A. W: Gard- iner, was voted. a substantial in- crease in salary: The following officers were ap- pointed: Secretary, Miss Rena Mc- Kenzie; stewards, .Ivan Forsyth, W. E. Haney, .E. Durst, G. 1VIcGon igle• and g. Houston; auditors, J.. S. Watson and John McCloy. After the business meeting, lunch was served by the lathes. Ken° Vincent and Harold Wolfe have enlisted with the P.P.C.L-I. and have left for Calgary for train- ing. WINTHROP.. Cavan United Church, Winthrop, held its annual meeting on Jan. 4. The pastor, Rev. H. E. Livingstone, occupied the chair. Favorable re- ports were received from all, or- ganizations. Mr. Livingstone, in the report of session, stated there were 186 members on the roll, an increase of 20 during the year. The treasurer, Miss E. Toll, re- ported a substantial balance on hand at the end of the year. Mis- sionary and maintenance givings showed an' increase of over $100. During the year the W.A. redecor- ated the auditorium of the church and provided a new baptismal font. Stewards elected for three years are: Mrs. G. Smith, Harvey Dol - mage, Arthur Alexander; treasur- er, Earl McSpadden; M. & M. treas- urer, George Pethick; congregation- al secretary, R. McFarlane;, ushers, Arthur Bolton, Irvin Jdhnstdn; col- lectors, John Boyd, Glen Haase ; auditors, Mrs. A. Somerville and I. Trewartha. A vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Livingstone and all retiring offi- cers fc"ir their work during the past year was, moved by William Som- erville and Calvin Hilien: Hospital Aid Nets $50, from Euchre And Bridge Events The Women's Hospital 'Aid to Scott Memorial 'Hospital sponsor- ed a double event on Wednesday afternoon and evening, when bridge was played in the afternoon by the ladies, and in the evening mixed ouehrewas enjoyed in the nurses' residence. Miss V. Drope, superintendent of the hospital, ' and Miss Dorothy Parke, president of the Aid, receiv- ed at the door. Arrangements for the bridge were in the hands of Mrs. A. W.' Sillery, while Mrs. H: E. Smith was in charge of the 'euchre. 'Mrs. F. Kling arranged the. lunch.' Prize winners. were as follows: Bridge, high, Mrs. Paul Brady;. sec- ond, Mrs. F. W. Wigg; low, Miss M. Hartry; euchre, ladies' high, Mrs. W. J. Cleary; lone hands, Sirs. E. L. Box; consolation, Mrs. Alice Knight; men's high, E. L. Box; Ione hands, B.• F. Christie; consolation, Willis Dundas. The proceeds amounted to near- ly $50. • Telephoner: "Long distan e? I want to 'place a call to Mari aria - cotta,, Maine." Operator: "flow do You,: Iapell that, 'please?'• 'x'elephdtter: "Shuckey lady," If I could spelt it, I'd, unite," • Always Had a Keen In- terest in Business anq Politics. s' Former Member of the Ontario Legiplatiire and prominent in the political and business life of the district for more/than sixty years, John Melvin Govenlock died in Scott Memorial Hospital on Fri- day, in his 89th year. I11 only since New Year's, Mr. Govenlock, despite his advanced years, had been particularly active. Well informed concerning all pub- lic matters, he, was a familiar and popular figure et meetings and gatherings throughout the district when the benefit of his advice, bas- ed on his long years of experience, was frequently sought and freely given. - Son of a pioneer Huron tract family, Mr, Govenlock was born in Harpuchey on June 7, 1862, his par- ents being the late Mr. and .Mrs. Robert Govenlock. In his youth his'parents moved to the Winthrop district, where he grew up and for a number of years farmed. For many years he operated a large tile yard there, and about 30 years ago retired- to Seaforth. All his life an active Liberal, he was elected to the Ontario Legis- lature in 1919, representing the riding of Huron Centre. For many years he was a member. of McKil- lop Township Council, being Reeve for fourteen consecutive terms, from 1906 until 1919. In 1915 he was elected Warden of Huron bounty. Interested in everything that af- fected the welfare of his commun- ity, Mr. Govenlock was for many years associated with the Seaforth Agricultural Society, and for eight years was President, retiring a year ago. He was one ,of the old- est members of First Presbyterian Church, which he attended regular- ly. He was a member of Britannia Lodge, Seaforth. - At the time of his death he was a Justice of the Peace for Huron County, and bailiff of the Seaforth Division Court. He was inspector of the Huron County Home until the position was abolished several years ago. Since retiring to Sea - forth, he had been weighmaster at the C,N.R. Station, retiring, three ears- ago. . He was y an honorary president of the Huron Liberal As- sociation. He was married at Roxboro on November 5, 1884, to the former Ellie Hays, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hays, of Mc- Killop Township, who survives, to- gether with a family of two sons and four daughters: Nelson, .of Waterford; J. Lester, Toronto; Mrs. Mae Dorrance, Seaforth; Mrs. Norman Ireland, Lethbridge; Mrs. J. K. 'B. Brown, Toronto;' Mrs. S. L. Phillips, Chatham; and two half sisters, Misses Jean and Nora Gov- enlock, Ottawa. One son, Thomas, was killed in the First Great War, and a daughter, Nellie, died in 1913. There are thirteen grandchii, dren and three great-grandchildren. The remains rested at the G. A. Wihitney Funeral Home until Mon- day morning when they were re- moved to First Presbyterian Church, where a public service was held at 2:30, being conducted by the minister, Rev. D. Glenn Campbell. James T. Scott, accom- panied. by Mrs: M. R. Rennie, sang "Beyond the Sunset." The pall- bearers were Thomas Govenlock, H. Glenn Hays, R. S. McK,ercher; James F. Scott, K. I. McLean and J. Scott Cluff. • Flower -bearers were 'A, W. Sil- lery, Ross MacGregor, D. H. Wil- son, Fran Case, Ross Murdie and George Kruse. Interment was in Maftlandbank cemetery. Funeral services were under the auspices of Britannia Lodge, No. 1j0.; • RED CROSS NOTES A meeting -of the executive of the Red Cross Society will be held in the Library at 3 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 2. Mr. and Mrs. James Rivers, Seaforth, who observed thdir 65th wedding anniversary last Friday. They observed the occa- sion very quietly at their home on North Main Street. Mr., Mrs. James Rivers Mark 66th Wedding Anniversary 1 1 • Event is Quietly Observed SEAFORTH REEVE By Fa mil y Gather- NAMED CHAIRMAN ing At Home. Mr. and Mrs. James Rivers, well known Seaforth residents, quietly celebrated the 65th anniversary of their wedding at their home, North Maiu Street, on Friday. Married by the late Rev. Colin Fletcher, Of Thames Road Church, on January 26, 1886, they have resided in Sea - forth since Mr. Rivers' retirement thirty-seven years ago. Mr. Rivers was born in England, but came to Canada as a young man and settled in Usborne Town- ship, where he farmed.His wife, the former Eliza Ashton, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis Ashton. Mr. Rivers is in his 89th year, his birthday having been on January 14, while Mrs. Rivers was 86 last July 18. While it Vis nearly thirty-eight years since. Mr. Rivers moved to Seaforth, his was a retirement in name only. During the year he' has continued to work at 'his gar- den and his knowledge of things horticultural has been evidenced by his flowers and the quality of the vegetables which he grows ev- ery year. Mrs. Rivers, too, enjoys excel- lent health, and each day spends' her time knitting. She averages three pairs of socks each week, and for many years has been one of the outstanding Red Cross workers in the district. For many years Mr. Rivers was associated with dis- trict beef rings. Mr. and Mrs. Rivers have a fam- ily of three: Mrs. William Drover and Thorpe Rivers, Seaforth, and Everett Rivers, D.D.S., of near Hollywood, Calif. One son, Elwyn, was killed on active service in France in 1916. There are nine grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Heads County Heal t h Board For Current • Year. Frank Sills, Reeve of Seaforth, was elected chairman of the Hur- on County Health Board at its first meeting of 1951, held last Thurs- day at the Health Unit, Seaforth. He succeeds Roy Cousins, Brussels. Other members are W. A. Gal- braith, Wingham, provincial rep- resentative; epresentative; J. D. Beecroft, East Wawanosh, Huron County mem- ber; Earl Campbell, Hay Town- ship, and Everett Finnegan, West Wawanosh. The board authorized a limited service to the Clinton R.C.A.F. radar station if agree hent on a "see for service" basis. This mould be ato se p slinilar- to that, at, the Centralia R.C.A.F. Station. The unit's nurses' visits have in- creased proportionately to the pre- natal, infant and pre-school cases. A favorable report was given - on the child health centres conduct- ed by the unit under the supervi- sion of Miss Nora Cunningham, supervisor of nursing. The unit is sponsoring hospital visiting to. mothers with new babies, thus' en- abling the nurses to offer services in a much earlier and needful time. Considerable discussion on the present influenza scare took place, and Dr. M. R. Aldis, medical offi- cer of health, informed, the mem- bers that control suggestions will come from the Canadian commit- tee in Ottawa which is making a thorough study of the subject. Dr. Aldis added measles, mumps and chickenpox are haling their fling in various school sections. As many are not sick enough to con- sult their doctors and fail to noti- fy the school, it is impossible to secude accurate figures, he said. • Reception Held For Mr., Mrs. Henderson At Community Centre An enjoyable party was held Tuesday evening at the Seaforth Community Centre, when neigh- bors and friends assembled to hon- or Mr. and Mrs. William Hender- son on the occasion of their recent marriage. Dancing, was enjoyed throughout the evening to Siemon's orchestra. Gordon Papple read the address, and -Ross. Murdie and Bruce Wal- ters made the presentation of a table lamp and a purse of money. Mr. Henderson replied, thanking all for their kindness. TO RESIDE IN SEAFORTH Pictured above are Mr. and Mrs.''William C. Henders,g�. a, fo- lowing their marriage at the liome of the bride's patt7fite In Grey Township. The bride is Arnie Joyce, daughter ref Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Oliver, while the groom' is the !sen bf Mr, and. iVlr•. Ivy Hendeeeort, of EgmondvIlle, • New Instructor Appointed At Radar School Wing Commander Bertram G. Miller, C.D., of Toronto, has been named chief instructor of No. 1 Radar and Communication School at Clinton, succeeding Wing Com- mander Sherman R. Burbank, M. B.E., of Vancouver. WC. Burbank, at Clinton for the last three years, has been appointed to the director- ate of telecommunications engin- eering at R.C.A.F. headquarters, Ottawa. Both appointments are effective this month. A staff officer in ground tele- communications at air materiel headquarters, Ottawa, since May, 1949, WC. Miller, 35, was a war- time pilot until transferring to the technical list in 1947, Educat- ed at Toronto, WC. Miller was em- ployed in the test and inspection division of the Rogers Radio Com- pany before enlisting in the R.C. A.Ft, in 1936. In 1942 and 1943 he flew with 409 and. 410 (night) fighter squadrons and at the close of the war with 347 Transport Squadron before returning to Can- ada to attend the R.C.A.F. Staff College in Toronto. WC. Burbank, 43, instructed at wireless schools at Trenton, Mont- real and Calgary during the early years of the war. Enlisting in the R.C.A.F. . in 1934, WC. Burbank began his early career on east coast patrol operations for the R.C.M.P. While attached to air force headquarters from 1942 to 1947, he represented the Canadian armed forces at the third Inter- Amterican Radio Conference in Rio De Janerio in 1945, and was the ,R.'CA,F. representative at the International Telecommunications Union meeting in Atlantic City in 1947. WC, Burbank bas been chief instructor at Clinton since Octo- ber, 1947., • Sugar is not only for sweeten- Mfi'. It helps in making soap trans- parent. u.J1p.rN�.3. a�,dn:..;.1 sR��.iJ�• . J k.,,ui.<.f4w,1S, .a,. azes'i PROMPT ACTION AVERD SERIOUS CHICK HOUSE. FIRE Six Thousand chicks Are Unhurt in Barn Blaze. The Seaforth Fire Brigade re- sponded to a call on Monday even- ing to No. 3 farm of Jas. M. Scott, which is almost one mile west of Seaforth, and formerly owned by L. H. De La 'Franier, The blaze was noticed shortly before 6 p.m and the alarm turned in. , The prompt action of the brigade resulted in the saving of. about 6,000 chicks, which were housed in a three-storey barn. The blaze had started at the base of a chimney in the barn. Considerable confusion was obv- ious among the "fire truck follow- ers," as the places of several Jas. Scott's were visited before the scene of the fire was located. Considerable 'damage was caus- ed to the building by' fire and wa- ter. There was practically no loss of life among the chicks. • Miles McMillan Selected For Pilot Training Miles McMillan, son of Mr. and Mrs'. J. M. McMillan, who recently rejoined; the, R.C.A.F. as a flight cadet, was selected for pilot train- ing at a recent sitting of the R.C. A.F. Selection Board at London. For the past two months station- ed at Crumlin, Flight Cadet McMiI- lan left last week for Gimli, Mani- toba, where his further training will commence. During the last war he served in the R.C.A.F. as a wireless air gunner. • EVE NICHOLSON. ENTE D WITH GIFTS BY FRIENDS PRffi�I�TED About 250. Present At Old - Fashioned Gathering. Neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nicholsbn, Warden of Huron County and Reeve of Tuck- ersmith Township, gathered at the Seaforth Community Centre Mon- day evening to honor Mr. Nichol- son on the occasion 61 his birthday and wish him well for the duties with which he will be confronted during the year. About 250 were present and an old-fashioned social evening was held when euchre was played, fol- lowed by dancing. Winners at cards were; Ladies, Mrs, William Pepper; Consolation, Mrs. Roy Mc- Geoch; gents, Walker Hart; conso- lation, Roy McGeoch. During the evening Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson were called forward and Samuel Whitmore read an address and David McLean and William Cameron made them the recipients of a tri -light lamp and a smoker, while Mrs. George McCartney pre- sented. Mrs. Nicholson with a bou- quet of roses. Mr. Nicholson stat- ed in reply that it had been thirty- eight year since Tuckersmith had a Warden, who was the late Robt. McKay. Dancing was enjoyed to Collins' orchestra. The following is the address : To Art and Cassie: This friendly crowd has gathered here, Despite the zero weather, To show how much we wish you luck, Both of you together. To start with, on your birthday, We congratulate you, Art; That you may still have many more We all wish from the heart. We'll just ignore how many years Lie out, prostrate, behind you; We only' hope that two score more, In first-class health will find you. You've been a darn good reeve for ul We'llritever have a better; In looking after Tuckersmith, You've been a real go-getter. Now your horizon widens out, Of Hurtm you're the Warden; We hope the job is youvs until You cross the River Jordan. But don't you for one moment think You did it, all unaided; For this alta,, lady by your side, With you through trouble waded. But Croft now on our earnest hope Is: that the storms' are over: That from no on the skies are clear, And both of you in clover. To light your littered desk we give This lamp, with good will hearty; And for 3+011, Cassie, roses sweet, And in:tie--=de with the party, 041 rernen iI ear Zero Rev. T. Dale Jones Appointed To Cathedral The Rector of St. Thomas' Angli- can Churoh, , the Rev. T. Dale Jones„ has been appointed by the Rt. Rev. G. N. Luxton, Bishop of Huron, to St. Paul's Cathedral, Lon- don. He will be the assistant to the Dean of the Diocese of Huron, the Very Rev. R. C. Brown, D.D., and will be ,associated with him in the work of the Cathedral. Church of the Diocese. The Rev. and Mrs. Dale Jones will be leaving for London the mid- dle of March, and the new rector and his wife and family will arrive from Lions Head, the Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Jones, to take over St. Thomas', Seaforth, on the first of May. • Hensall Church Holds Supper The annual congregational sup- per was held in the school room of Hensel United. Church Monday evening. At the close of the sup- per hour, Mrs. Ronald Mock favor- ed the members of the gathering with a solo, after which the pas- tor, Rev. W. J. Rogers, conducted the adnual meeting. Very favor- able reports were received from all the organizations. J. Blackwell, R, Mock, Stanley Mitchell and Dave Kyle were elect- ed to the Board of Stewards. Mrs. W. Dougall, Mrs. George Thomp- son, lfrs. William Forrest, Mrs. S. Mitchell, lis. Harold Elder and Mrs. Ross ichardson were elect- ed as the flower committee. Money raised for all •purposes amounted to over $11,000. The in- surance committee reported that the insurance on the church prop- erty had been raised to $75,000.00 during the year. • The congregation voted to decor- ate the church and install a new lighting system during the coming year: They also voted to send greetings to their former pastor, ?iev, R. A. Brook, now of Bluevale. A fine spirit of good fellowship and co-operation pervaded the meeting. • 37 Tables At Women's Institute Euchre The Seaforth Women's Institute held a very successful euchre and' dance in the Memorial Arena an Friday evening, with 37 tables for cards. Winners were: Ladies, games, Mrs. Murray Stiles; lone hands, Mrs. Charles Reeves; consolation, Mavis McClure; men, games, Geo. Tlnney; lone hands, Gordon Pap- ple; consolation, John Gordon; lucky lunch prize, Mrs.. Wilfred Coleman. Mrs. Lorne Carter and Mrs, El- don Kerr were in charge of the lunch. Murdoch's' orchestra sup- plied the music for dancing. • Weather Instrument Found East of Walton A weather recording instrument, complete with balloon, parachute and operating apparatus, was found by Walter Scott, Seaforth, Thurs- day morning about lin miles east of Walton. Mr. Scott, driver of a school bus, was on his route when he discovered the instrument. • It was released' by the Base Weather Station; Selfridge, A.F.B., Michigan, and its purpose is to ob- tain pressure, temperature, rela- tive humidity and winds at a height of 50,000 feet, Mr. Scott has advised the wea- ther station of his find. FAULTY WIRI'G..' BLAMED FOR FI; TUESDAY NI HI' Residence of Mrs. R, J. Sproat Extensively Damaged. For the second consecutive night this week, the Seaforth Fire Bri- gade turned, out in zero weather to, battle .a blaze. On Tuesday even- ing, dire, believed to have been caused by defective wiring, caused considerable damage to the resi- dence of Mrs. R. J. Sproat, Gode- rich St. West. While the blaze was confined to the second storey and the attic, much deanage resulted from water throughout the rest of the house. Some valuable furniture was also damaged. The blaze was first noticed by Mrs. Sproat, who telephoned the residence of Mr. F. Phillips, an employee. Mrs. Philips answered the call, and in turn sounded the alarm. Some of the firemen, in- cluding Mr. Phillips, were attend- ing a -Chamber of Commerce meet- ing in the Town Hall when the alarm sounded, consequently many precious minutes were saved in ar- riving at the scene. Estimate of the loss is between $3,000 and $4,000, which is cover- ed by insurance. • Euchre Raises $35 for Team A very enjoyable euchre party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David McLean, Tuckersmith, on Wednesday evening, to help raise funds for the Egmondville hockey team. There were eighteen tables in play. The winners were: Men,1 games, William •Cameron; lone hands, Edwin P. Chesney; consolation, Bill Brown; ladies, games, Mrs. Cecil 'Oke; lone hands, Joan Racho; consolation, Mrs. Al- bert Baker. The sum of $35 was realized, besides donations of those who were unable to attend. Lunch was served and during lunch hour Reeve Arthur Nicholson gave a brief talk on the old Egmondville hockey team. John Flannery, trainer of the present team, spoke on how well pleased he was with theprogress of the team. He hopes thAt with the training the boys are getting this year, to have a real good team next year. Musical selections by Mr. and Mrs. Walker Hart and Mrs. Charles Thiebald were enjoyed. The ladies in charge of this affair were Mrs. Norman MacLean, Mrs. James McNairn, Mrs. Paul Doig, Mrs. Clare Haney and Mrs. Bill Brown. They intend holding another euchre at the Jack- son home in Egmondville on Feb. 13. Clare Haney voted thanks to Mr. and Mrs. McLean for the use of their home. It was greatly ap- preciated by the boys of the hock- ey team, who are: John Rice, G. Firinigan, C. Haney, D. King, J. McNairn, Eric Doig. L. Carter, W. Brown, J. King, S. Barry, J. Baker, R. Skinner, S. Coombes, G. Ches- ney and J. (Flannery, trainer. • High School Teacher Accepts New. Position Lloyd B. Morrison, science teach- er at the Seaforth District High School, has accepted a position as head of the science department at the new Pickering school. Hewill assume his duties next September. Mr. Morrison has been on the Seaforth high school staff for the past seven years. ARE SIXTY-ONE YEARS MARRIED Mr. and Mrs. Henry Welland, Egmondville, celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on Sunday at the home of their son, Harry,. Toronto. Mr. Weiland was 91 on October 8, while Mrs. Weiland is 83. They are spending the winter in Toronto with their son, Harry.. Two other sons, Ray and, William, also live In Toronto. Ralph (Cooney) Welland, a coach with the Roston Bruins' organization, lives in Boston. An only daughter, M. William Finlayson, died some years ago. J. ,... .,. _ .,41 Mord, . presird�e�nt 01 the , `oi ,eroe TtlE "cee�ding ;y C Cr t4at position siinco:' tke C�ta`anll:iii watt reorgaufzet ;.#bout'd yea ka hall ago The meeting was.wef attended inspite et the cold. awe ther. Officers ecude"-;? 1st vice-therporesident,elRossted, Savaincluge 2nd vice-president, ' M. secretary, It. . S." Box, treasurer, E. C. Boswell , Scrutineers were A. o W. Siliery and F U:.,Mnnell. The,. maul ,item, r' interest was :a discussion, of hours ofbusinese." President J. C. Crich scCoaid'. that he thought it 'best, to scrap the, pres- ent by-law and draw up a gentle. men's agreement, which would cOt- er all hours of .closing throughout • the year. Included in the discus- sion was the Saturday night clos- ing throughout the summer months, Wednesday afternoon closing, when a holiday came on another day oil. the week, and Remembrance Day closing. W. L. Whyte pointed out that a trend of times could be seen in some of the larger centres when stores were closing all day Mon- day and staying open the five re- maining days; Refreshments had been prepared but the sounding of the fire alarm: necessitated an hour's delay in serving. Those present included R. S. Box, J. C. Crich, W. E. Southgate, B. P. Christie, W. L. Whyte, F. Phillips, H. Steffen, John Rice, N. Cardno, M. Nott, K. Sharp, F. Johnston, C. Walden, Rose Savauge, W. H. El- liott, A. Karpen, E. F. Durst, -Bruce Geham, G. A. Wright, .J. A. West. cott, Arthur Wright, J. O. Turnbull, E. Larone, A. W. Siliery, P. D. McConnell, J. A. Stewart and G. A. Whitney. Retiring officers -are President J. C. Crich; 1st vice-president, E. La rove; 2nd vice-president, A. W. Sit lery; secretary, W. E. Southgate., BLYTH .SOCIETY CHOOSES OFFICERS Gilbert Nethery was returned for ,a third term as president of Blyth Agricultural Society at the annual meeting and election of officers held in the Orange Hall, Blyth, on. Tuesday afternoon. Bailie Par- rott presided for the election. Oth- er officers are: Vice-presidents, Leonard Rooney, John Young; di. rectors, George Watt, Simon "Hal- lahan, Archie Young; Wm, Gow, M, Richmond, H. Sturdy, K. Taylor, C. Hodgins and Wallace Bell. Mrs. C. Galbrith, who has been the efficient secretary -treasurer for the past two years, tendered her resignation, leaving a vacancy in that office. Gordon Bennett, Huron County agricultural representative, was present and commended the sociae ty on their efforts despite the in. clement weather that always seem8, to prevail at the Fall Fair here. Mr. Bennett spoke briefly on baby) beef cattle clubs and field and grain competitions. It was decided to sponsor a baby beef calf club, with J. Coultes and J. Snell as leaders. Other projects are under consider. ation. • Burns' Concert At First Church The Fireside Fellowship Group of First Presbyterian Church sponJ cored one of the best concerts that has been presented in the church for some time on Friday eve- ning last. All the artist were local talent and created much in-+.. Wrest. The Sunday school room was filled to capacity. Rev. D. G. Campbell was the chairman of the evening, making his Scotch stories very real. The following program was pres- ented: Community singing with F. E. Willis as leader and Mrs. F. Kling at the piano; solos, "Burns and Scotland Yet" and "Scots Wha Hae," James T. Scott; reading, "Highland Mary," John Beattie;1 solos, "Wig -waggle of the Kilt" and "She's the Lass For Me," Ivy Hen- derson; instrumental, "Melody of Scotch Airs," Mrs. M. R. Rennie and Mrs. J. E. Keating; reading, "Saunders McGlasbon's Court. in's," Mrs. Alex Lii.lico; solos, Wal- ker Hart, "The Wee House 'Mang the Heather" and 'Home of Mine";, reading, "Jamie Douglas," Mrs. Wilfred Coleman; solo, "I Wish I Had Some One To Love Me" and "He Was Very Kind To Me," Ivy, Henderson, Mrs. John McGregor accompanied him on the piano. A skit entitled, "Pot Luck," was presented by the followiag mein+ hers of the group: Mrs, F Ming, Mrs. W. 3. Thompson, Miss rent": Chuff, Mrs. D. G. Campbell 11Its; J. E. Patterson- and Mrs..'3 191ui: ray. Miss Alice Reid dirSet# b:. pIay. Following the,. ,pit g°tt cup of tea wall served rile "gYii artists.