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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1951-10-19, Page 1v`ll t-, P.4 aiAx,n,,Fr Ninety -Second Year Whole Number 4372 die • SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1951 Judge J. Jackson Dies at His Home In Lethbridge (The Lethbridge Herald) Judge J. A. Jackson, wtho retired six years ago after serving •thirty- two years on the court bench, passed away at his home in Lethbridge, Alta., at five o'clock Monday morning, Oct. 1, in hie 77th year, following a lengthy ill- ness. Hie passing was not unex- pec,ed es his honor bad been in a ;,rave condition for a tortnight- His wife and •both their children -- Mrs. Ethel Jackson Wallace, of the city, and James Jackson, of Van- couver—were with him as the judge passed away peacefully. He is also survived by a broth- er, Thomas Jackson, Egmondville. Judge J. A. Jackson was a thor- ough going Canadian, one whose family line reached back to the early days in Ontario, where his ancestors pioneered• on - the shores of Lake Huron. near , Bayfield, around 1847. His father, George E. Jackson, descending from English, "1rish and Scotch ancestry, was born in Dublin, coming to Canada as a small boy. The mother of Jucge Jackson, Elspeth Waugh Jackson. was born in Middlesex County, Ontario, of English stock. Her maiden name was Waugh, a pioneer family who for years op- erated the Waugh grist mills near London. The judge was born March 25, 1875, in Egmondville, Huron Coun- ty-, Ont. After passing through public school in his ,home village, young Jackson entered the Seaforth Col- legiate Institute, and from there be registered at the University of Toronto. graduating in Arts in the -class of '97. Having a thirst for law, he entered Osgoode Hall, To- ronto, emerging four years later with a lot of Blackstone tucked away under his reddish hair, and a burning ambition to go places and rho things. The thrills of the con- vocational procession were scarce- ly waning when he hung out his shingle in the village of Blyth, in itis home county of Huron, Ontario. In the first general election in Alberta in 1905 he was the Con- servative candidate in the Ponoka riding but was defeated. He prac- ticed law there untii 1913, when be was called to the ,bench to serve in the Lethbridge Judicial District. Retiring from the bench in 1945, at the age of 70, having been a Lethbridge citizen for 32 years, the judge saw many changes take place in the growing western town, play- ing a large •part in community ac- tivities. Judge Jackson was married in Calgary in 1904, to 'Miss' Sara Emigh. Two children sprang from this union, Mrs. Ethel Jackson Wallace, wife of Ma- jor W. S. Wallace, and a son, James Jackson, a practising law - Ter. in Vancouver, also a Toronto University and Osgoode man. During his University career, Judge Jackspn starred in sports, especially soccer football and the qualities of clear thinking, re- sourcefulness, and fair play devel- oped on the field were revealed in his long career on the bench. In addition to his many duties en the bench, Judge Jackson had many important interests. He was president of the Lethbridge Red Cross Society during the drought year of 1914, when a lot of relief was distributed, and also during World. War II. The judge was a leading figure in' securing perman- ent ermanent headquarters for the society, one of the finest Red Cross homes in Canada. Among the many honors confer- red upon him was that of honorary chief of the Blood Indian tribe. Active in Sport Ever since he had played his Ant game of soccer football at the age of five, the judge was al- ways interested in .amateur sport, as a participant and as a leader in o rganized amateur sport in Can- ada. He was an all-round athlete, having received the nickname "Stony" or "Stonewall" when he 'was a star halfback at the Univers- ity of Toronto. Judge Jackson became interest- ed in the Canadian Amateur Ath- letic Union .where his sound judg- ment and readiness to fight for what was right, were soon recog- nized. He became national presi- dent of the union and attended three Olympic games, Paris, Los Angeles and Berlin. He served as a member on the council of the Canadian Bar Association, and in lodge af- fairs served as Masonic Grand Alfaster in 1914-16. A prominent layman of the Anglican Church, he was a delegate to the synod for Many years, He Also took a keen interest in the work of the United Nations Society. Funeral services were held in ieticbridge on Oct- 3, when St. Augastine's Anglican Church was filled with mourners. They repres- ented all classes and every w -alk of life, from the supreme and district ,court judges- who sat near the front to the wiry old Indian, his hair done in braids, who sat weeping openly at the rear of the church - Rev. Canon re L. Grant, the rec- tor, who conducted the service, cit- ed the 85th Psalm—"Mercy and truth are met together; righteous- ness and peace have kissed each other"—as the pattern of. Judge Jackson's life. "I believe this text le fulfilledi In the judge," he declared. "During the days of the depression, when, (Continued on Page 5) , PUBLIC SCHOOL HOLDS ANNUAL TRACK MEET Seaforth Public School held its annual sports day last Thursday afternoon at the fair ground- In Spite of overcast skies and a cool breeze, the events were well filled, and run off in quick order. Results are as follows: Primary Girls Six. and 7 years -50 -yard dash. Leta Carter, Dianne Dennis,. Ken- dra Moore; 25 -yard dash, Joan Robertson, Leta Carter, Margja Koopman; throwing ball, Elizabeth Stewart, Leta Carter, Ann Kling.;, standing jump, D-anne Dennis, Leta Carter, Margja Koopman; stack race, Sherrall Dunlop. Gloria Tay- lor, Dianne Dennis; shoe race, Elizabeth. Stewart, Margja Koop- man, Sandra McGonigle. Primary Boys Six and 7 years -50 -yard dash, David Watson, Billy Teall, Tom Dick; 25 -yard dash, David Watson, Teddy Lamont, Paul Campbell; throwing ball, John Patterson, Bil- ly Teall, Teddy Lamont; standing broad jump, Bruce Dale, John Pat- terson, Darrel Schneider; sack race, Carl Campbell, Richard Kruse, Leonard Albrecht; shoe race, El- tio, t Clarke, Billy Teall, Darrell Schneider. Primary Champions—Girls, Leta Carter, 9 point,; runners-up, Di- anne Dennis and Elizabeth Carter, tied, with six points, Boys: David Watson and Billy Teall, tied. with six points; runner-up, John Patter- son, five points. Juniors Eight and 9 years — Standing broad jump, Bruce Miller, Ray Scoins, Bruce Pulsifer; girls, Elin- ore Christensen, Carol Dennis, Ros- anne Landry; running broad jump, boys, Bobbie Reith, Don Meugge, Robert Elliott; girls, Barbara Men- nell, Betty Meugge, Margaret El- liott; throw the ball, boys. Bobbie Reith, Robert Elliott, Don Al- brecht; girls, Barbara Mennell, Judith Crich, Betty Meugge; run- ning high jump, ,boys, Jimmie Glee-, Carl Berger, Bruce Austin; girls, Barbera Plumsteel, Margaret EL-. lfott, Barbara Mennen; 50 -yard dash, boys, Larry Dale, Carl Ber- ger, Robert Elliott; girls, Davina Hubert, Barbara Mennell, Judith Crich; sack race, boys, Larry Dale, Ray Scoins, Gordon Miller; girls, Elinore Christensen, Judith Crleh, Evelyn Dick. Junior Champions—Boys; Bob- bie Reith and Larry Dale, tied, with six po•nts; runners-up, Ray Scoins. Robert Elliott and Carl Berger, with four points. Girls: Barbara Mennell, nine points; run- ner-up, Eleanor Christensen, six I:oints. Intermediate Ten and 11 years -75 -yard dash, Keith Pethick, Don McClinchey. Paul Besse; girls, Marion McIl- wain, Joan Bach, Karen Nicholson; standing broad jump, boys, Ron Mason, Keith Pethick, Jack Baker; girls, Joan Bach, Libby Habkirk, Marion McIlwain; running ,broad jump, boys, Ron Mason, Paul Besse. Don McClinchey; girls, Joan Bach, Libby Habkirk, Joan Charters; shot put, Ron Mason, Kenneth Dra- ger, Keith Pethick; running high jump, boys, :Murray Carter, Robt. Massey, Keith Pethick; girls, Ruth Crozier, Marion McIlwain, Alice Christie; softball throw, girls, Pa- tricia Horton, Alice Christie, Merle Cooper; hop, skip and jump, boys. Larry Borger, John Boshart, Ron Mason; girls, Marion McIlwain, Libby Habkirk, Alice Christie. Intermediate Champions --Boys: Ronald. Mason, 10 points; runner- up, Keith Pethick, 7 points. Girls: Marion M•cllwain, 9 points; runner- up, Joan Bach, .8 points. Seniors Twelve and over -7 -5 -yard dash, 'boys, Ron Drager, Grant McClin- chey, Bill Roberton; 50 -yard dash, girls, Marlene Austin, Alice Ann Nixon, Marjorie Pethick; high jump, . boys, Ronald Drager, Grant McClinchey, Floyd Dale; girls, Marlene Austin, Alice Ann Nixon, Marjorie Pethick; running broad jump, boys, Ronald Drager, Grant MoClinchey, Floyd Dale; girls, Marjorie Pethick; Marion Besse, Daisy Beacom; hop, skip and jump, boys, Ronald, Drager, Bill Robert. on, Floyd Dale; girls, •Marlene Aus- tin, Marjorie Pethick, Alice Ann Nixon; standing broad jump, boys, Floyd Dale, Ron Drager, Grant Me- Clinchey; girls, Marjorie Pethick, Marlene Austin, Connie Wright; football kick, boys, Ron Drager, Bruce McFadden, Floyd Dale; soft- ball throw, girls, Daisy Beacom, Erma Drager, Betty Simpson; shot put, boys, Ronald- Drager, Grant McClinchey, CharliDungey. Senior Champions -Girls: Mar- lene Austin, 11 point runner-up, Marjorie Pethick, 10 points; boys: Ronald Drager, 20 point* runner- up Grant McClinchey, 11 points. • Post Office Wall Being Repaired The work of repairing the east wall of Seaforth Post Office build- ing has developed into a major piece of repair work, Originally it was planned to rebrick only the outer surface, but on dismantling the old brickwork, it was found that the interior wall was also in -poor condition, necessitating its tearing down and rebuilding, Work of rebnildfng this wall is weil un- der wily. - LI ERALS SELECT RMSTRON Assessment, Population Shows /increase in Seaforth HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS WIN AT PLOWING MATCH John McGavin, 16 -yea><• -.aid son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McGavin, of Walton, won. the Timken Bearing and Cockshutt special prizes at the International Plowing Match last week at Woodstock. The prizes won constituted cash and a silver tea service. He also won a cash prize donated by the Massey -Har- ris Co. On Friday- he and Ross Jeffries. Exeter, won the inter -county team prize, placing fifth. Neil McGavin, 14 -year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. McGavin, won a spe- cial prize given by the Internation- al Harvester Co., which amounted to $125. He won sixth prize on Thursday for plowing. kali Keyes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, James Keyes, McKillop, and a student of Seaforth Di trlct High School, placed third in a class un- der 18, also second in the Cock- shutt special and second in the Timken special. Merton Keyes al- so plowed and figured in'the cash prizes. SeaforthDistrict High School pupils, under R. B. Rudd, put on a demonstration of farm safety at the In'tternatiotta.I Plowing Match. • ENTERTAIN FOR BRIDES - ELECT Mies Lots Govenlock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Govenlock, of Waterford, was honored at the home of her aunt; Mrs. Mae Dor- ran e cn Saturday evening when about 135 friends meta to present her with a shower of nilscellan- t eons gifts. After the bride-to-be opeeed the gifts, lunch was served I by Mrs. J. Rowland, Miss Bella W•tson. alis, Joan Govenlock and r• Miss Je. u Scott. Miss Florence Murray t Forty-five friends and neighbors a of Sliss Florence Murray, bride- c elect of this week, met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ignatius O'Leary, Huron Road East, on Tuesday d night, when they Presented her with a blanket and mirror. Dur'ng the evening bingo and other games were played. Each metiil-er of •the party signed a card w for the bride e'e2t. Mrs. Henry Enzen.brrfier spoke a few words and 1 r rented the gifts. Lunch was served by Mrs. O'Leary, Mrs. WM. Ho(.gert, Mrs. John Hille- brecht and Mrs. Ab. Harrison. • In presenting the 1951 arise /tent roll to council at its regu mce;iag on Monday night, Asses William Arnent said that the tow arrestment was up $33,262,00 fr the previous year, and that poi ulat on was 2,121, an incre of 49, which includes 29 Canadi Comstock Co. employees. The total assessment is made as follows; Lund, $1550,072.00; bu ings. $1,415,198.00; business, $13 •976.00; exempt, $302,400,00; to taxable assessment, $1,398-846.0 exempt liable for local impro merit, $650.60, Council was advised by letter the offer of a firm of drainage e glneers to make a detailed sure of the town for drainage purpos for $800.00, plus the use of tw town employees. The survey w :nclade a blue print of the tow ,nd its existing drains, and at t same time give authoritative da for promo:: -ed work. Reeve Sil was of the ,opinion, that this cou he done locally for about $200.6 Councillors Sillery, CIose, Sha and' Christie were in favor of th plan, but suggested it be left ov until next year- Councillor Chri tie said; "The plan should pay P itself in five years." The month's receipts reveale that the amount of current taxe paid to date was about the sam as last year; $166.00 had been r alized from the sale of dog li eases, and $55.00 from bicycle li enses. On motion of Reeve Sills, th finance committee will prepare fo the next meeting a list of tax ar rears. In the opinion of the reeve the arrears are running highe than in other places of simile. Councillor Sillery stated tha the auditor had said that the town' arrears are just about the same a in previous years. In his street committee report Councillor Daly said that only nor mal work had ,been done. AnticAntic!.panne next s; ring's conditions, al open drains were being cleared o debris. A stock pile of gravel wa being collected and consider•abl ree-trimming' had been .done. Th question of joint responsibilit rose in case of accidents involv ng trees, and the /ratter v.111 b eferred td the town solicitor fo is advice. A delegation wit,( appear befor he next meeting of the Tucker mith council in. an attempt to re. over that township's Metre of leaning Silver Creek' drain. This year council will call for enders for snowplowing, it was ecided by council. Councillor Christie reported that he town house.on the old water- works, had been rewired and that ater was in the process of being ut in. The fire hall additions had een completed, with the exception f the doors. Repair work en a ridge on the road leading to` the own. dump should be completed in bout ten days, said Mr. Christie,, The Public School Board waited n council and reported that a full et of plans for the new school had een promised. by the architect by he end of this week; -.and that nders coulli be 'called for by the nd of October. Payment of initial rchitect's fee of $2,866,00 was entioned, and council left it over ntil the next meeting to ascer- in the correct procedure to fol - w to raise the money until such me as the debenture was issued. Building permits were issued to orman Hilbert for a garage; to in. Bradshaw for $/00.00 for re - airs to garage and back kitchen; R. S. Box for $1,500.00 for an ddition to ,his house, 20x36, and Angus MacLean for $150:00 for garage. A letter was read from the C.N. , advising that it would take no rther action on the level cross• g question. -Monday, Nov. 12, was declared• a liday at the request of the Cana- an Legion, A petition of the merchants •ap. aline the hours of store closing d rescinding the present by-law, as read, a.n.d referred back to the wn solicitor for further consider - ion. A committee of Reeve Sills d Councillors Sillery and Daly II prepare a by-law for the next eeting, governing business hours all types of business, ss - lar sor n's ora as e an up ild- 5; tal 0; ve- of n- ey eS •o ill N n he ta Is id 0. rp e er s - or d s s e- c- c- e r r r t s s f s e e y e• r e 0 b a • o s Statistics indicate that 1800 thun- b derstorms bellow over the earth's t surface every instant. to e a m u ta to ti Stratford Wedding ,F0/O. Henry Max Buechler, R.C.A.F., Rockcliffe, and his bride, formerly Barbara Sproat, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Sproat, Stratford, were married in the rectory of St. Joseph's Church. The bridegroom is the non of Mr. and Mrs. Henry John Buechler, of Denzil, Sask. The bride is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario, London, and is a member of Pi Beta . Phi Fraternity. N W p to a to a • fu in ho di pe an w to at an wi m of • Accidents Deplete Football Ranks The ranks of the Seaforth High School football team were badly depleted, 'over the week -end with non -football casualties. Sandy McMillan, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McMillan, sustained three broken ribs when struck by the tongue of an express truck last Saturday evening at the C.N.R. sta- tion. The truck had been placed too near the'track, and when thetrain came in, struck the truck, causing the tongue to swing around and strike Sandy. Douglas Stewart, son of Mr, and Mrs. Jas, A, Stewart, received a cut to his head which required eight stitches to close, when the wind caught a storm window be was put- ting on his house, and brought' it down on his head,. LAM OF SNOW! John Powell, Jr., brought in- to The Huron Expositor office on Tuesday, four goose eggs which had been laid recently in his straw stack, Mr. Powell states that the last time this happened so late in the season, rural traffic had to go through the fields because of so much scow- TUCKERSMITH ASSESSOR RETURNS ROLL TO COUNCIL Tuckersmith Municipal Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Saturday, at 2 p.m. All members were present and Reeve A. Nichol - sun presided. • Council acknowledged return of the assessment roll from W. P. Roberts, assessor. The roll showed the total assessment of $2,617,675, comprised of building assessment of $1107;925, land of $1,505,250, business of $4,500, Of the total assessment, $2,531,225 is taxable and the balance, $86,450, is exempt. The roll also shows a total of 322 dogs in the township. The above figures are subject to adjustment at court of revision, which will be held on Saturday, Oct- 27, at 8 p.m. Hensall mad Seaforth Legions will be given theusual grant tor a wreath for Armistice Day. Court of revision was -held on the Clarke Drain, and as no appeals were entered, council will proceed with the repair of the same. Accounts passed included: Re- lief, $50; roads, $1,973.40; valuator fees, $2.50; printing, $30; salary and allowance, $125; postage and excise, $5.00. Council adjourned to meet Satur- day, November 3, at 2 p.m. Conducts Royalty Through Hospital Miss Mary Hays, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Adair Hays, for- ntcrly of town. had the honor of conducting Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh through the Sick Children's Hospital in Toron- to on Saturday. • Men Bowlers Entertain Ladies The• male meinbers of the Sea -u forth Lawn Bowling Club enter- tained the ladies of the club on Wednesday afternoon. Two games of bowls were played, and during intermission turkey ' sandwiches were served. Prize winners were: Mrs. John Beattie, Mrs, A. W. Sin lery, Mrs. H. O. Free, Miss Alice Reid and Mrs. J. 0. MacLennan. Later in the evening bridge was played, after which ice cream and cake were- served. • Seaforth To Have Junior Hockey The Seaforth Amateur Athletic Association wifh•aponsor junior and midget teams this year, according to Jas. A. t Murray, secretary -treas- urer of the organization, William O'Shea will be the teams' coach, and Elmer Larone their manager. Members of • the executive are selling memberships to assist in financing the purchase of equip- ment. It is expected that practice will begin as soon as ice is available, which will be some time during the first week of November. • Receives Mention In Advertising Competition George Daly, son of Mrs. J. F. Daly, Seaforth, received special mention as art director of the Robert. Simpson Co., Toronto, in the North American retail store advertising competition, The award is made to the store whose year- round advertising is judged to be the finest, after weekly checks are made of every daily newspaper on the North American Continent. The judges' citation stated that "char- acteristic of Simpson's) ads is their consistent beauty superb art work and flowing graceful layouts." Mr. Daly is a graduate of the Seaforth Collegiate Institute and the Ontario College of Art. He has been with Simpson's since before World War II. CHRISTMAS CARDS The time for ordering per- sonally printed Christmas cards and stationery is right now. We have a good settle. tion of cards for as low as 25 for $2.50, and delivgry may -be had within a few days if order- ed novel. Convention Names •° McLean Bra., rab lis erp X2.54 a Year in 44ea?pe Ex -Warden of Huron John Armstrong, of Hullett Township; who was nominated Liberal candidate for the com- ing election. He is a former Reeve of 'Hullett and Warden of Huron County in 1949. FAMILIES HONOUR LOCAL COUPLES Mr. and Mrs. George Eaton On Wednesday last at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Peter McCowan, of Roxboro, Mr. and Mrs. - George' Eaton were hor:ored nn the occa- sion, of their 45th wedding anni- versary. A family dinner was held with the immediate family present. Mr. and Mrs. -Eaton were present- ed with an occasional chair and other personal gifts. They also re- ceived many messages of congratu- lations from many friends, both in Seaforth and Winthrop. Mr. and Mrs. Eaton are both in good health and enjoy life 'It -roughly. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stephenson • Mr, and Mrs. Leo Stephenson, well-known residents of Seaforth, and. formerly of Constance, marked their 25th wedding anniversary on sur:day, with a fancily dinner. They were married in Myth by the Rev. Geo. Telford, now of Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Stepht-nson conducted a general store at Constance for a number of years, and the past two years have resided in Seaforth, where Mr. Stephenson has been connected with the Seaforth Com munity Centre and the Lions Park They were lresenred with gifts o silver and other personal gifts Many friends called during the day • Demonstrate Wood • Finishing At Bosharts J. Boshart & Sons, were hosts on Wednesday evening for a demon- stration of wood•finishing to a num- ber of Sherlock -Manning Organ Co., Clinton, employees and to a number of their own. The demon- stration included moving pictures shown by two representatives of a well-known paint firm. Lunch was served by the Fireside Fellowship Group of First Presbyterian Church. LOG1si,; TOWNSHIP. COUNCILLOR DIES J. F, William Eisler, 67, a life- long resident of Logan Township and a township council member of nine years service. died in Strat- ford General Hospital Saturday night. He had been in hospital on- ly a few days, but had been in ill health during the past year. Mr. Eisler was horn in Logan Twp., lot 21. con. 4, on Dec. 3, 1884, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs, John Eisler. In April, 1912, he married Eleanor Herbarth. of Ellice Tw•p„ and the couple took up residence on lot 26, con. 4, Logan, where they had since livid, As well as a councilman, he was a member of the cemetery board and a former elder of the First Lutheran Church, Logan Twp., of which church he was a faithful follower. Besides his wife, he is survived daughters, Mrs. John (Edna G.) by a son ,Gordon W., at home; two Burchill, Hibbert ; Mrs. David (Vera L.) Wiekie, Logan; three brothers, Louie, Logan; John, Sea - forth, and George, Windsor; three sisters, Mrs, Henry (Emme) Die - gel, Brodhagen; Mrs- Wm. (Mary) Aherns, Logan; Mrs, Harry (Edith) Beuerman, Brodhagen, and seven grandchildren. The body rested at his home where a private service was held Wednesday at 3 p.m., followed by a largely attended service at First Lutheran Churoh at 3:30 p.m, in- terment was in First Lutheran Church Cemetery. Rev. Cecil Magas officiated, Huron Liberals at a nomination meeting in Hensall Tuesday even- ing, selected John Armstrong, Hul- lett Township, and former Huron County Warden, as their candidate to contest the November 23 elec- tion. The meeting which filled to capacity Hensall Town Hall, also approved the report of a nominat- ing committee provinding associa- tion officers for the year. Chair- man of the meeting was W. L. Whyte. Mr, Armstrong, 55 -year-old veter- an of the First War, was one of eight nominated, the other nom- inees withdrawing their names. They were Frank F'ingland, K.C., Clinton; Dr. J. G. Dunlop, Exeter; J. K. Hunter, Goderich; James R. Scott, Seaforth; Hugh Hawkins, Clinton; Ephriam Snell, Hullett, and Roy Ratz, of Stephen Town- ehip, Dr. Dunlop was the only one of the eight nominated who did not attend the nominating conven- tion. A week ago the Progressive Con- servatives picked 'rhos. L. Pryde, Exeter manufacturer, as their can- didate, and it appears Huron will have a straight two-party fight. So gar the C.C.F. has not indicated it will place a man in the field to contest the November 22 vote. The Liberal candidate was horn in Hullett, served overseas and was Reeve of Hullett for six years. He is now farming after having oper- ated a general store for a number of years. Mr. Armstrong told the convention that up until noon Tues• dray he had not made up his mind, but so many people had urged him to run he had decided. at the last minute to let his name go before the convention. Garnet Hicks, chairman of th nominating committee, presente the report of the committee, whic was adopted. The officers are. Honorary officials, Senator W. H Golding and A. Y. McLean, Sea forth; honorary presidents, W. H Robertson, Goderich; Dr. J. W Shaw, Clinton; Chas, Fritz, Zur ich; Mrs. A. D. Cameron, Mitchell Mrs, Howrie, •Goderich; Pat Sulli van, R.R, 3, Dashwood: John Md Ewen, Brucefield; Albert Iia;b- tleisch, Zurich; honorary directors, Wm. Tuer, R.R. 1, Mitchell; Chas. MacKay. R.R. 2, Kippen; J. M, Eckert, R.R, 1, Seaforth; immedi- ate past president, W. L. Whyte, RR, 2, Seaforth; president, Ivan Kalbfleisch. Zurich; 1st vice -pros., Hugh Hawkins, Clinton; 2nd ice pres., Ken Hunter, Goderich; 3rd vice-pt•es., Ephriam Snell, R.R, 1, Clinton; 41h vice-pres„ Wm. Mc- Pherson, R.R. 2, Monkton; 5th vice• Pres„ Benson W. Tuckey, Exeter; 6th vice-I-rr's., Claude Horne, Mit• dell; 71.h vice-pres.. A. G. Hicks, RR, 3, Exeter; secretary, W. G. Cochrane, Exeter; treasurer, Roy Lamont, Zurich. Mr. Whyte, who retires from the presidency after two years' ser- vice, was lauded ,by various speak- ers for the contribution he had made to Liberalism during his term of office. e d, Rev. Maines was in charge of •the h .devotional exercises, • CHURCH OBSERVE 75th ANNIVERSAR AT BRUCEFIELD An historic event of more 'than local interest is taking place in, Brucefield this week in connection with the celebrating of the 75th, anniversary of Brucefield United Church. In celebrating this event, the history of the church goes back to a muck earlier date. Around 1849 some of the members at Eg mondville.. Church, living nearest Brucefield, severed connections and formed a church. Shortly after Rev. John Ross was called to be the minister, and continued to be minister until union of the Pres- byterian Churches to form the Presbyterian Church in Canada in 1875. Mr. Ross and a part of the congregation preferred to remain with "Free Church." Aecording to records, a new church was opened on November 26 and the next year the present manse was built, which has pro- vided a. home for the ministers throughout the years. First min- ister was the Rev. T. G. Thompson, inducted Feb. 21, 1877. Following him in the order named were: Rev, J. H. Simpson, 1886-1893; Rev, Walter Muir, 1895.1899; Rev. E. H. Sewers, 1899-1912; Rev. I. H. Woods, 1912-1917; Rev. W. D. Mc- Intosh, 1918-1924; Rev- C. G. Arm- our, 1924-1926; Rev- W. A. Brem- ner, 1926-1938; Rev. H. E. Wright, 1.938.41; Rev. G. F. N. Atkinson, 194.1.46; Rev, E. R. Stanway, 1946- 1951, and the present minister, Rev. W. J. Maines, who was in- ducted on June 29. 1951. On Sunday, Oct. 14, services were conducted ,by Rev. E. R. Stan. way, M.A., B.D., of London, at 11 a.m,, and 7.30 p.m. There were large congregations at both servic- es to hear Mr. Stanway preach in- spiring and eloquent sermons, Mr. Harry Hoffman, of Dashwood, was guest soloist, and the choir, under the leadership of Mrs. J. R. Mur- dock, rendered anthems. At the morning service Rev. W. D. Mac- DonaId, B.A., of Galt, a former min- ister, was present and assisted with the service and pronounced the benediction. In the evening • • • The meeting observed a minute's silence in memory of three mem- bers of the executive who had passed on during the year. They were J. M. Govenlock, Seaforth: G. L. Parsons, Goderich, and Wm. Eisler, Logan Township. Questioning the necessity of an immediate election—the fourth pro- vincial election in the last eight years—A. Y. McLean, Huron -Perth M,P., suggested the decision to go to the people had been dictated by the thought that the problems far. ing the Frost Government might become worse if the test was fur- ther delayed. He mentioned the confusion that existed in the north-eastern part of the riding over Hydro's conver- sion program and said that as the conversion program progressed this would grow. While not suggesting that conversion in itself was un- necessary, he felt a more econ- omical and efficient approach to the problem could have peen found. Mr. McLean predicted an in- crease in rural .hydro rates result- ing from the costly conversion pro- gram with its. massive army of men employed in the work, In- creases were already in effect in urban centres. With municipal costs mounting, Mr. McLean claimed property own- ers were being called upon to bear too great a share of taxation. The burden was getting too heavy for this group because the taxation was out of ail proportion to what property can earn for its owners, The speaker suggested the manner in which provincial grants were made eneocrraged unnecessary ex\ penditures on the part of munici- palities. Mr. McLean reviewed: old age pension legislation and pointed out that the universal pension to those over 70 was 'financed. in its entirety by the Federal Govern- ment. The cost of the pension to those 65-69 was shared equally by the Dominion and the Province. Mr, McLean told the meeting that in John Armstrong the party had an outstanding candidate. His abilities, coupled with the impetus being given the Campaign by Wal- ter Thomson, the predicted would to +aka :, iia i,..c;,itlueix On Tuesday evening a turkey dinner was served to approximate- ly 700 people in the church sheds. A program consisting of organ music by Mrs, J. R. Murdock, and films sbown by Mr. 3..P. Howey, of Exeter, and several numbers -by a young men's quartette, accom- panied by Miss Eileen Glidden, of Holmesvilie, was enjoyed. Wednesd.5 ' evening a worship service was held in the church auditorium- Thursday afternoon was visitors' day for the W.M.S- and W.A., when ail former mem- bers were invited to be present. Friday evening a concert will be held in the churich, consisting of local talent and others. Next Sunday the Very Rev. J. H. Arnup, R.A., D.D., secretary pi the Board of Overseas :Missions of the united Church, former moderator, will be guest preacher. •Mrs. Wm. Murdock, of, Hamilton, will be the guest soloist, and at the evening service an augmented choir of present and former members will give leadership in song. • BADMINTON BRIEFS There will 'be an organization meeting of the Badminton Club on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m., in the Town Hall. New members will be made welcome. • Walton Minister Addresse 3'`'Lions - Rev, Meurig Thomas, a recent newcomer to Walton, addressed members of the Lions Club at their regular meeting Monday night at the Community Centre, In his re- marks he put forth a plea "for more ,healthy and individual think- ing." The fundamental difference between man and animal is man's ability to think, said Mr. Thomas, and this concentrated tlrii king can be a powerful factor in maintain- ing good health, He was introduc- ed by 3. F.. Keating, and thanked by Jas. A. Stewart, co-chairmen of the meeting. Three new members were induct- ed by H. G. Meir, they being Ralph McFadden., Willis Dundas and Fred Snow. The club decided to make a con- tribution to the Seaforth Amateur Athletic Association to aid in out- fitting the junior hockey team, J. E. Keating presented a 25 -year chevron to Dr. F. J. Benhely, and 10 -year chevrons to Ross Scott, Gnrdon McGavin and Harold Jack- son. Scott Cluff announced plans for the fall salvage drive. to be held Wednesday. Oct, 24. result in a favorable result on November 22. Russell Daly, of Guelph, presi- dent of the Western Ontario Lib- eral Association, said the party was in high gear right now and predicted a win for Walter Thom - eon, the leader. He charged the Frost administra- tion had: proven itself a spend- thrift regime. Expenditures were soaring year after year with no effort being made to avoid waste and eittra'ragance. He scored the Progressive Con- servative Government for 4tolleet- ing from the people 'Or Mere money than is needed !or current expenditures.