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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1951-04-20, Page 1tV I ;a Ninety-second Year Whole Number 4347 Elder:), Hensall Lady Fractures Hip, Shoulder Mrs. John Dallas, 87, and almost blind, lay helpless in her unheated home in Hensall more than twen- ty --four hours with her left hip and Iatt shoulder fractured from a fall. She is recovering in Victoria Hos- Rital, London. No lights showed in her home Friday night, ,and at 8 p.m. Sat- urday a neighbor, Mrs.. Bertha Bell, got no answer when, she rap- ped at the door. Mrs. Bell re- turned, at 8 p.m. with other neigh- bors, Mrs. Annie Logan and Mrs. Harvey, and when unable to get in, notified Mrs. Dallas' nephew, Russell Dallas Brucefield. On the nephew's instruction, Hensall's Chief constable, Charles Leonhardt, forced the front door and found Mrs. Dallas lying on the floor of an upstairs bedroom. . Mrs. Dallas lives alone, and the ire was out. She was suffering ]Brom exposure and shock, as well as the hip and shoulder injuries. Dr. J. C. Goddard accompanied Mrs. Dallas to London. Early in the week hospital authorities term- ed her condition as satisfactory. Mrs. Matthew England, 77, while going down cellar Saturday to bring up something for the noon meal, fell down the steps, fractur- ing her left hip. She was remov- ed by ambulance to Victoria Hos- pital, London, where her condition is reported as good. Dr. M. C. Fletcher, of Exeter, attended her. Observes 94th Birthday Mrs. Andrew Buchanan, oldest resident here, celebrated her 94th birthday on Sunday, April 8. She was the recipient of cards, gifts, phone calls, and many callers who called to offer congratulations. Mrs. Buchanan is a semi -invalid, and receives the best of care from her daughter, Jennie. Have Started New Mill W. G. Thompson stated Monday that their new $150,000 mill has started. The cellar has been dug out and they are starting the cem- ent work this week, and expect to have it completed by the 1st of July. Campbell Construction Co., of Ridgetown, is in charge and there are twenty -live men employ- ed. This building which will -re- place the one burnt out Dec. 28, will be built on Richmond Street South, and will have 16 cement tanks 50 feet high and 16 feet in diameter, and will hold 100,000 bushels of grain and beans. The buiitding will be 108 feet one way and 72 feet the other. The office !building will be built separate from the mill, and the building will be along the railway siding. At the bingo held Saturday night. In the Legion Hall, Mrs. A. CIark was the lucky winner of the door prize. These bingoes will continue every Saturday -.night," sponsored by the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary, Carol Brown. 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, Hensall, was first In her class for piano of six and under, with 90 marks, and al - no won the special award of $10 ,donated by the Clinton Lions Club to the outstanding performer in piano classes 1 to 4, at Goderich Music Festival Monday. The ad - Indicator, Boris Berlin, said she was outstanding. Carol is a pupil of J. L. Nicol, A.C.C.O., Heneall. W.M.S. Has Birthday Party The schoolroom auditorium of the United Church, beautifully dec- orated with spring flowers, was the setting for the annual birthday par- ty of the Women's Missionary So- ciety Friday, April 13, at 8 p.m. Mrs. W. B. Cross, president, was in the chair, and welcomed the Members and special guests, who were the ladies of Chiselhurst and Kippen churches, Caramel and An- glican churches of Hensall and Evening Auxiliary. There were ov- er two hundred present. Rev. Anne P. Graham, minister of Metropoli- tan Church, London, addressed the sneeting in a very informative man - Segorth Council Increases Insurance on Buildings SCHOOL INSPECTOR ADDRESSES DUBLIN P. -T. ASSOCIATION President Gives Account, Of Convention Held in Toronto. The Dublin Parent-Teacher As- sociation met in the continuation school, Dublin, Thursday evening, April 12. The president, Mrs. Michael Murray, requested that Rev. Father Ffoulkes open the meeting with a prayer. The min- utes of the last meeting were read by J. Doyle, secretary, and Mrs. J. Cronin read the treasurer's report. After a few moments of oommun- ty singing, Mrs. M. Murray gave a very interesting and lively account of her trip to the P.T.A. conven- tion in Toronto during Easter week, and particularly of speeches made by outstanding figures in the field of education. J. F. Kinlin, Inspector of Separ- ate Schools, the speaker for the evening, was introduced by John L. Malone. Mr, Kinlin's talk was of great value to parents and teach- ers, those most interested in edu- cation pe described some of the new trends in education, and show- ed what these might mean to those concerned, stressing the import- ance of realizing that these chang- es in educational policy will give to teachers grave responsibilities, but also great opportunities of choosing the best for their pupils. In a quiz contestconducted by Mr. Malone, aided by Ronald But- ters, as scorekeeper, and Maurice Dillon as timekeeper, a team sel- ected from the mothers in the audi- ence competed with a team of the fathers for the title of "The one who knows beat." The fatheree team won the title and a 'trophy' to commemorate the victory. A group of the high school stu- dents then presented a chorus. An interesting event of the evening was the drawing for a beautiful teapot, presented by Mrs. J. Cron- in. The winner was Mrs. Fergus K lly- The evening closed with a social hour, when lunch was served to the gathering. ner and stressed the making use of the ordinary things of life. kind -I nesa to one another. us;ng our tal-i ents as Christ would have us do.' The main theme of her address was Christ and the simpler things of life. Miss Irene Douglas, of Lon- don, was in charge of the devotion- al period. Contributing to the mus- ical portion of the program were' Mrs. R. Mock, vocal solo; Miss Greta Lammie, violin solo; Miss Gladys Luker, accompanist; vocal duets by Miss Breakey and Mrs. B. Fuss, of Zurich, with Mrs, M. Desch as accompanist. The numbers were all enjoyed and well received.' Luncheon was served, including a; lovely birthday cake. Thanks was expressed by the presidents; of the visiting organizations. The reception committee were Mrs. W. J, Rogers, Mrs. W. Forrest. Miss A, Consitt, Miss M. Ellis and Mrs. E. Geiger; program, Mrs. T. J. Sherritt and Mrs, T. C. Coates; decorating, Mrs. M. Drysdale, Mrs. L. M'ickle and Mrs. R. J. Paterson; lunch, Mrs. W. E. Cook, Mrs. A. Clark and Miss Katie Scott; tea, Mrs. J. Richardson and Mrs. C. Stephenson. It was the best birth- day party ever held by the W.M.S. • "Why do the days go so fast in Italy?" "Because every time you turn around you see a Day -go!" P.U.C. Debentures For $40,000 Awarded To Toronto Firm. . Chairman of the finance commit- tee of Seaforth Town Council, A. W. Sillery, tabled his fire insure ante recommendations at a special meeting of the council Tuesday! evening, He informed the meeting that insurance on the Town Hall had been increased. by $13,000, to, $25,000; also that the old water- works insurance had been increas- ed from $800 to $3,000, and thaq $2,000 additional had been placed on bhe band instruments, bringingi it to $3,000. Mr. Sillery.requested Fire Chief J. F. Scott to evaluate' all fire equipment and bring his report to the neat meeting. An attempt will be made to secure in- surance for the Old fire truck. The $40,000 debenture issue for the financing of the new hydro sub- station and frequency standardiza- tion costs, was awarded to G. L. Graham, representative of a To- ronto bond house. The bid was $99.121, and will bear interest at, foul per cent, with last issue only callable. Mr, Graham said that Seaforth's . finances were in first rate condition, and that his com-' pany had previously handled they town's debentures. Councillors Sillery and Daly, were authorized to represent Sea - forth at a meeting on civil de- fence, to be held in London on Sat- urday, April 21. The Chamber of Commerce pre- sented a request for a yearly grant of $250:00-$200 to be used for in- dustrial purposes, and the remain- ing emaining $50 for general purposes. The matter was referred to the town solicitor for a report. Police advised council that they were going to place courtesy cards on autos improperly narked as a first means of combatting illegal parking. Should this method fail, police say they will be forced to adopt harsher methods. The P.U.C. has notified council that it has been forced to dispense with the services of Treasurer D. H. Wilson. It was suggested that he take over the weigh scales. A letter from Constable L D. Wade requested certain improve- ments be made to the police of- fice, and that better office equip- ment be purchased. The matter was turned over to the property committee, • Red Cross Campaign Exceeds Quota The annual Red Cross campaign in Seaforth and the surrounding district has met this year with marked success. Over $2,100 bas been received to date, exceeding the allocation of $2,000. Canvassing has been completed in the McKillop, Tuckersmith, Kin - burn, St. Columban and Egmond• - within the next few days in Sea - forth and in the Walton area. Anyone who has been missed in the canvass, and who would like to contribute to this cause, may leave their donations at the Dom- inion Bank, or with E. C. Boswell, treasurer, or with Rev. D. Glenn Campbell, chairman of the cam- paign. • A.A.'s Holding Open Meeting in Goderich On Sunday, April 22, at 2:30 p.m., Alco.hotic Anonymous are holding an open meeting in the Masonic Hall, West St., Goderich. Promin- ent speakers from Toronto will be present. Anyone interested in alcoholism is cordially invited to attend.. One of their members says: "There are over 100,000' A.A.'s on this con- tinent, who have found a new way • SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1951 MAYOR, REEVE ATTEND MEETING ON CIVIL DEFENCE Feel Federal and Provin- Mal Groups Should Initiate Plans. Mayor Dr. E. A. McMaster, Reeve F. S. Sills, and Councillors A. W. Sillery and Edmund Daly attended a special meeting in Clinton Mon- day night to hear J. J. Richardson, Civil Defence Branch, Toronto, dis- cuss civil defence. Civil defence is one of the popu- lar subjects "being discussed in municipalities throughout the coun- try. As a result of the meeting, a resolution will be forwarded to ev- ery municipality in Ontario to urge both the provincial and fed- eral governments to formulate a plan or blueprint plus the financial assistance, for the proper estab- lisihment of a definite civil defence Program. The move was suggest- ed by Mayor E. A. McMaster, Sea - forth, and drew the approval of the entire meeting. Mr. Richardson outlined some of the thinking and planning carried on by the provincial anti feueral governments in the gradual devel- opment of civil defence organiza- tion. Of the 14 main targets in Canada, Ontario has nine, namely: Sault Ste. Marie (steel), Sudbury (nickel), Ottawa (government and finance), Toronto (industry and finance), Hamilton (steel), Niagara •Falls (power), London (Diesel), Sarnia (rubber), Windsor (auto- motive and defence industries). The target areas represent a radius of five miles, and the cush- ion area a 50 -mile radius. Outside of the cushion areas is called the reception areas. "The national plan for the inte- gration of civil defence organiza- ation," said the speaker, "should stem from this known group of primary targets, and this of course can only be arranged at the Fed- eral Provincial level of Govern- m"ents." He told the meeting that the Civil Defence Branch of On- taFio has made suggestions to the Provincial Government to initiate, at'+pnce, a series of conferences, in the- chief cities of target areas, to bring together, at such. focal points the chief elected representatives of all minicipalities in the marked off civil defence zones, along with similar representatives from areas, outside civil defence zones, allot- ted through provincial direction. The conferences must have the backing of both the senior govern ments and in agreement, a two or three-day session could be held at each of the chief zonal cities, with a complete agenda comprising all civil defence experts, including the ministers of the Federal and Pro- vincial governments responsible for civic defence. Mr. Richardson claimed that civil defence at the municipal level in the province, has shown some progress all along the line. Many municipalities have already appointed control and planning committees, while some of the larger centres are well advanced in the civil defence workers re- cruitment and instruction in basic skills such as first aid, rescue work, communications, methods to be used by auxiliary help in police welfare and fire services. "Civil defence is self defeuce, and does not pertain only to the atom bomb. but to fires, floods and earthquakes, when assistance is required in any surrounding area," said the speaker. In closing, Mr. Richardson re- minded the meeting that a state of civil defence readiness will not of life without the use of alcohol. One hundred thousand can't ail be wrong! If you drink, that's your business; but, if you want to stop, that's ours. Join us in the A.A. way of life, Goderich, April 22. at 2:30 p.m." S.S. NO. 8, McKILLOP, WINS AT GODERICH FESTIVAL The Huron festival has been Shields In the on tatty Festival of Music carried out rte annual competitions this week at Goderich. This was the 10th year that the eld. Pictured above le the Choir of S.S. No. 8, MoKIllop, which won the Holeproof and Goderich Board of Trade tt chorus close. ttlt M per • 52414 a: ' are ? Seaforth, District Entries Win Honours at Huron Music Festival S. S. 8, McKILLOP TOPSUNISONCLASS FOR THIRD TIME Other Seaforth Pupils Share in Piano Awards. Music honors went to S.S. 8, McKillop, at the Huron County Music Festival held in Goderich this week. Frank W. Holton, di- rector of music in Brantford schools, was adjudicator. Tuesday was rural" school childrein's day when competition was held in vocal and reed music. S.S. No. 8, McKillop, won top honors in class 60, Unison Chorus, with 84 marks. The. Holeproof Hosiery shield was presented to S.S. No. 8 by E. A. Holyer, and the Goderich Board of Trade Shield to the pupils by W. A. Coulthurst, for two-part chorus. This is the third consecutive year the school has won this award. S.S. 7, Tucker - smith, placed second in this class, with 83 marks. In class 62, Two-part chorus, "Sweet Afton," S.S. 4, McKillop, was second with 83. S.S. 8, McKillop, also won for the third time. Class 58, double trio, "Christmas Hymn," and de- clared winners of the Goderich Signal -Star trophy. S.S. No. 4, Me- Killop, placed third in this class with 82. Talented young artists on reed Instruments, and chorus work by district collegiates featured com- petition in the evening, winning high praise from Adjudicator Frank Holton, Rev. R. G. MacMillan presided and the program opened with pu- pils of No. 8, McKillop, winners of the Goderich Board of Trade shield for three consecutive years, sing- ing the test piece, "Sweet Afton." They were accorded an ovation. Mrs. Wendorf is music instructress. In class 35, piano duet, 12 and under, "Tales From a Vienna Woods," R. and B. Lane, Seaforth, were second, with 83. Pamelia Stapleton was a runner- up with 84 marks in class 4, "Mer- ry -Go -Round," composed by the adjudicator. Fergus Kelly, Seaforth, shared second place. with 85 marks. in the piano solo class. 10 and under, and Rosemary Lane was third Rose- mary also was first in the piano solo class, 12 and under, "Minuet in G Major." Ruth 'Sills was second. with 86 marks, in class S, 13 and under, "Hopak," Thompson. Dorothy En- zensberger shared fourth place in the piano solo. 14 and under, "Peas- ant Dance," Beek., en, • Church Report of 1902 Recalls Familiar Names Mrs. Thomas Appleby, R.R. 2, Seaforth, brought to light the other day a church report of First Pres- byterian Church, Seaforth, of the year 1902. The contents were arranged much like the ones of present years and included reports of the various organizations. It was noted that the names of contributors. together with amounts contributed, were shown. Members of session of that year were: Rev. F. H. Larkin. Modera- tor: Rev. M. Barr, James Scott, Jdnes Cowan, Wm. Carnochan, wins Ballantyne, D, D. Wilson, M. Y. McLean, Wm. Wilson, John Wilson, and L. L. Mental, session clerk. • Pupils and Parents Inspect School Work Parents' Night was held in St. James' School Friday evening when there was a good attendance of pupils and parents. An inspection of the classroom, reviewing the display of work accomplished by the children, and a discussion on the work by par- ents arents and teachers, were the items on the program. Films were shown on "Across Canada," "Western Playground," "Safe Living in School," "Rosary Sunday" and "Rivers Wateb." It was a most enthusiastic meeting, the parents showing great interest in the work of the teachers and children. exist until deficiencies in resourd- es have been filled; a force of vol- unteer civil defence workers is trained' and equipped and the pub- lic understand what to do in the event of an attack. Among those present were May- or G. W. Nott, Clinton, who acted as chairman of the meeting; Reeve George S. Elliott and Clinton town councillors; Mayor E. A. McMas- ter. Reeve Frank S. Sills and re- presentatives of Seaforth council; Goderich. Mayor J. E. Hueitins, Reeve Earle Elliott and Deputy Reeve J. H. Graham, as well as councillors; W. J. Dale, reeve of Hullett; Elmer Webster, reeve of Stanley, and Gordon Orr, reeve of Goderioh Township. • R. W. Campbell Heads Farmers Co-operative Seaforth Farmers Co-operative Board of Directors elected' R- W. Campbell as its president at a meeting held recently. Roes Mac- Gregor is the new vice-president, and R. E. McMillan, secretary. Retiring officers were R. S. Me- KerNaer, president, and Frank Reynolds, secretary. • TUCKERSMITH PUPILS LS PLAN TRIP Resignation Of Teacher At S.S. No. 4 '• Accepted. Tuekersmith School Area hoard agreed at its meeting Thursday evening to arrange facilities for a music recital by area pupils dur- ing the week of May 15. The re- cdtal will be under the supervision of Mrs. G. Wendorff, and will ne held in Egmondville. Members ofthe board present at the meeting, which was held in S. S. No. 1, included: Chairman J. McIntosh and Trustees H. Johns, W. Coleman and G. Bell. A letter of resignation of B. I. McIntyre, teacher at S.S. No. 4, was read and resignation accept- ed. Two new teachers, Misses Nor- ma Leeming and Lorraine Living- stone, were engaged for the com- ing school year. The board approved a bus trip by the area pupils to visit the Museum and Legislative Buildings in Toronto this year. The following accounts were passed for payment: Ziler Repair Shop, $23.85; J. Passmore, $2,50; J. Bonthron, $29.70; Geo. A, Sills & Sons, $27.20; Mrs. Wendorf, $2; London Free Press, $2.75; Chas. Chapman Co., $7.45; Baldwin Hard- ware, $18.76; Seaforth News, $L75; Drysdale's Hardware, $1.45; Mc- Killop Mutual Firse Insurance Co., 552.60; W. P. Roberts, $6.25; G. A. Wright, $69.08; Globe and Mail, $5.58 ; Huron County Library, $8.90; Seaforth Fuel & Supply, $2.75. The next meeting of the School Board will be held in S.S. No. 2, on Tuesday, May 8. • New Exeter School Opened Cecil Cannon, provincial superin- tendent of elementary education, andacting deputy minister of Edu- cation. officially opened Exeter's new public school on Wednesday. The new school cost 5172,000. Ceremonies included speeches and the high-pitched voices of the school choir singing, "Hail! Enter People." The song was the chil- dren's own "welcome to the new school" -a trim, modern, one -storey building -and "to the old school, adieu," The festivities formally marked the recent move from a building which was Exeter's public school for 77 years. Mr. Cannon made a happy spe- cial suggestion on behalf of the children, whose "big day" it was. "''rime minister and cabinet min- isters can declare holidays," her said. "I can't." 'But I'm always in favor of 'field excursions.' Now wouldn't it be possible for the principal to arrange a 'field excursion,' say on Friday afternoon of this week?" Principal Claude Blowes later smiled and said: "I can take a hint." Warmest applause of the open- ing was for 74 -year-old Tom Col- lingwood, public school caretaker since 1919. King for a day, he sat. on the stage with a deputy min- ister, a mayor and other dignitar- ies and glowed with pride about the spic-and-span new building he'll have charge of until he retires in August. M. J. Southcott, on behalf of the Rev, Ernest Grigg, of London, pre- sented a table to the school board in memory of Mr. Grigg's niece, the late Miss Katherine McFaul, who from 1916 to 1947, was secre- tary -treasurer of the Board of Ed- ucation. The memory of the late Miss Clara Vosper is honored in a plaque presented by R. N. Creech on behalf of himself and 79 other persons who were taught by Miss Vosper when she was on the pub- Iie school staff from. 1883 to 1921, ' Another presentation was that of a silver trowel received by W. 5! Middleton, chairman of the school board, when be laid the cornerstone for the new schooy. ile presented it to Principal Blower as a memento for the school's trophy case. The Rev. .Mr. Sinclair gave to Mr. Blowes nine Bibles - one for each room of the new school - donated by the Gideons. Apples --in ituantity and valle- are the most 1mportant Canadian fruit. PUBLIC SCHOOL TAKES OWN SHIELD IN UNISON CHORUS Choral Group Receives, High Praise From Adjudicators. Seaforth Public Scheel captured the Seaforth Public School Board Shield for unison. chorus, Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8, with 86 marks, "Our Canada From Sea To Sea," at the tenth annual Huron County Music Festival at Goderich. The festival is sponsored by the Goderioh Mus- ic Club. Adjudicators were Frank. W. Holton, Director of Music for Brantford Public Schools, and Bor- is Berlin, of the Royal Conserva- tory of 'Music, Toronto. Of this chorus the adjudicator said: "I like your group. It gives the boys that angelic look. Love- ly opening, excellent tone. The phrasing here was expertly done with a minimum amount of effort. You gave us a colorful rendition of this lovely piece." Other choirs competing were Goderich 85, and Clinton 84 marks. In the class, girls 11 and under, Linda Sims stood first with 84 marks. This. entitles her to the Ahmeek Chapter I.O.D.E. Scholar -1 ship, valued $25, to be presented at a special concert in Goderich on Friday night, In the class, boys 14 and under, Peter Spittal stood first with 84, marks, which entitles him to a wrist watch, doagted by Filsinger' Jewellery & Gifts, Goderich, pre- sented Friday night. In the class, girls 14 and under, Betty Simpson took first prize with a mark of 85. In the boys, 8 and under, Larry Byerman stood second with 82 marks. Bruce McFadden, boys 11 and under, took third place with 80 marks. In the two-part course, "A Gen- tle Hint," Clinton Public School was first with 86; Seaforth Public School, second, with 85; Goderioh, third, with 82. Duets: Bruce Mc- Fadden and Neil Broadfoot, 82; Alice Christie and Elizabeth Rab - kirk, 81. In the double trio, "The Rising of the Lark," Seaforth was second' with 83 marks. Those takiug part were Ronald Mason, Billie Rober- ton. betty Simpson, Carole Glew, Neil Broadfoot and Robert McGon-, igle. Other Seaforth contestants with 80 marks or over were: Donna May Berger and Lynda Dobson, with 80 marks each, in the eight, and under class. Mabel E. Turnbull was music! supervisor. and Mrs. J. A. Stewart, accompanist. of the Seaforth Pub- lic School ^chorus. • Home and School Club Sees Conversion ir?ilm A well -attended meeting of the Horne and Schobl Association was held Tuesday evening in the kin- dergarten room of the Public School. Mrs. W. T. Teall presided over the meeting. "0 Canada" was sung, followed, by the Lord's Pray- er in unison. Fred E. Willis ren- dered two solos, accompanied by Miss Lenore Habkirk. Frank Kling introduced the guest speaker, J. Grant Weber, public re- lations officer of the H.E.P.C., who showed films on the changeover to 60 cycles. Donald Eastman ex- tended a vote of thanks to the spoaker, and a silver collection was taken, Lunch was served. • P. Simpson Elected To Milk Producers' Assoc. Huron Whole Milk Producers' Association re-elected Hugh Hill, Goderich presidetnt tat their an, nual meeting in Clinton Thursday night. Andrew Desek, Clinton, is the vice-president. Directors are: Exeter, Gerald Godbolt; Seaforth, Peter Simpson; Clinton, Andrew Desek; Wingham, William Cruikshanks; Goderich, Mr, Hill; Brussels, Ross Cardiff; Zurich, William Decker; Blyth, L. Whitfield. Barry Walter, Goderich Township, was renamed secretary- t.reasurer. "Since we met a year ago the dairy situation has taken a radical change," Mr. Hill said, "the over- arl picture of milk producers does not look too promising kfrom the viewpoint of the producer." "People use substitutes for dairy l'rodecis," hi"added, "and we have to be aware dint they do not, be- come too fond of them, and not change hack, when our products again become more plentiful." In Huron County, Mr. Hill stat- ed, the association has made a good start. While all the markets have not been obtained, as far as prices are concerned. he said, "what has been done has been good." In due time I feel all the mar- kets will come in, and then the fall of prices• comets in time, that's when our orga:inizp.t;iott will be a big help." Mr, Hill said. . atVkK, wtia54A•mwn KMwz,, iuk;J4:ei SEAFORD! LODGE CELEBRAT 25th ANNIVERSARY Branch Has O h a r t e r, Members Still in •, w Active Work. The silver anniverearp of Sea - forth Orange Lodge was observed Monday evening by its membere With a banquet in St. Thomas' An- glican, ngliean Church Pariah Hall. About 100 were in attendance. Worthy Mistress Dorothy Parke presided. Guests were present from Mit ohell, Woodham, Stratford and Clinton, as well as Mrs. Mina Jack- son, Owen Sound, Right Worship- ful Worthy Mistress of Ontario West; Mrs. Vera Guardhouse, Owen Sound;. Mrs. C. Adams, Aurora, the first Worthy Mistress of the lodge. Charter members of the lodge still active are Mr. and Mrs. C. Adams, Aurora, and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Westcott, Seaforth. Toasts were as follows: To Grand Lodge .officers, Mrs, West- cote estcott, responded to by Mrs. Mina Jackson,; to the Charter members by Mrs. Elva Pullman, responded to by Mrs. C. cAdams; to Clinton Lodge by Mrs. E. Clarke, respond- ed to by Mrs. Clara Harrison; to guests, by Mrs. Annie Harrison, responded to by Harold Watson, of London; to the hostess Lodge by Mrs. Vera Guardhouse, responded to by Mrs, A. McClinchey. A vote of thanks was tendered the banqueting ladies by J. A. Westcott, with Mrs. G. McGavin, president of the W.A., responding. The following presentation of gifts were made to Mrs. M. Jack- son by Miss D. Parke: To Mrs. C. Adams by Mrs. A. Consdtt; to Mrs, J. A, Westcott, by Mrs. Mil- ton Stewart; to Charles Adams by Mrs. Wm. Oldfield; to J. A. West- cott, estcott, by Mrs. Evelyn McLean. Mayor E. A. McMaster extended a welcome to the guests. He said it was a wonderful privilege to be living in a democratic country and be free to have such, gatherings. We do not fully appreciate our freedom and all that democracy means, the mayor added. Toast mistress, Miss Parke, read the names of departed members, and a minute's silence was observ- ed in their memory. James T. Scott, accompanied by Miss Lenore Habkirk, sang "Be- yond the Sunset," in memory of the departed. A twenty-fifth anniversary cake, centering the head table, was cut by Miss Parke and served to the guests. Gifts were presented' to head table guests. Waitresses were: Mrs. Ray Nott, Mrs. Ivan Wade, Mrs. BYuce Mc- Lean, Mrs. H. O. Free, Mrs. Gor- don Wright, Mrs. William Austin, Misses Leona Hotham and Lillian Southgate. Following the banquet, guests and local members repaired to the L.O.L. Hall for the lodge's regular meeting, over which Worthy Mis- tress Miss D. Parke presided. Dur- ing the meeting Classic City Lodge, 171, Stratford, presented Seaforth Lodge with a gift of a white -and -gold tea set, the presen- tation being made by Mrs. Laura. Mitchell. • Friends Honor Miss D. Chesney A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mrs. T. Ma- loney Monday evening in honor of Miss Dorothy Chesney, bride -elect of this week. The evening was spent in making a bride's book and bingo. ' The address was read by Miss - Loretta Maloney, Miss Chesney op- ened her, lovely assortment of gifts, assisted by Beth Norris and Peggy Lou Matthews, A. delicious lunch was served at the close of bhe evening. Following is the address: Dear Dorothy: It is a pleasure to be here this evening and share in your happiness. When we heard about your coming marriage we were very pleased. We know that you will be a good wife, and that you will have many years of sunshine in life. John will be a lucky man to have you for his partner. He is a young man full of promise and ambition, and so should make one of the beat husbands that could be found. To both of you we wish all the happiness in the world, with•plen- ty of health and a fair share of wealth. We have a few small gifts which we would like you to accept. With them go the sincere wishes of all for a long and happy mar-. riod life, -Your Friends. On Wednesday evening Mrs. J. Eisler, Sr., Mrs, J. Eisler, Jr., and Miss Marge Eisler entertained for Miss Chesney, when she was press ented with a. kitchen shower. Marga Eisler, Lola Huisser and Loretta Maloney carried in the gifts in til large wedding cake form,. Miss Mary Loney read the address. Those winning prizes at carder were: Ladies, Miss Delores Dales lone hands, Mrs. James Barry; Coit solation, Miss Marian • 'i*toutts gents, .Tack Eisler, Jr.; Rifle hander Hartman Huisser; don98ldtion, ig4 vin Smale. Lunch was served at the cleat 61 the evening. kJ ,.1.txw6w;G ll, lM).41. J1i•.n�:1[