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The Huron Expositor, 1951-11-09, Page 10 r • !fa .1:5;Kiry n 11, Ninety -Second Year Whole Number 4375 • ti ;rr Tuekersmith Council Lets Snow Plowing Contracts "BRAILLE"- TOPIC OF ADDRESS AT W. I. MEETING Mrs. Lorne Carter was hostess to the members of the Seaforth Women's Institute for their- com- munity activities and public rela- tions meeting at her home ou the Huron Road West on Tuesday af- ternoon. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs_ John Mac- Lean, with the Institute Ode and the Lord's Prayer in unison. The roll call was answered by repeating the Mary Stewart Collect in uni- son, with about thirty members present. The minutes of the Octo- ber meeting and also the social meeting, held in October, were read by the secretary, Mrs Elmer Cameron, and adopted. A letter from Mrs. Purcell, pro- vincial president, making an ap- peal for a donation to purchase a tractor and flour for the destitute people of Greece, was read, and it was decided to make a donation of $25 toward the tractor, and to send food and clothing parcels later. The first euchre and dance of the season will be held in the Com- munity Centre on Friday night. A /wreath has been purchased to place on elle cenotaph on Sunday,' Nov. 11. Mrs. Gordon Papple then took charge of the meeting. "The Dam- per Song" was sung. The motto, "Co-operation is democracy in ac- tion," was taken by Mrs. Gordon I McKenzie. "Co-operation means working together for the common good of all," she said. "Democracy' means freedom, and cin, we truly' say, we have kept the faith with 1 those who sacrificed their lives not ,so many years ago so that we might keep that freedom. Consider co- operation on the farm. If a farm- er does not have his children to help him on the farm, where does •ilie get eo-operation ou the problem of help? Co-operation begins at home with the small child in small home tasks. The mother, who speaks kindly to her children, us- ually gets better results than the one who acts, as a dictator," Mrs. MacKenzie concluded. Mrs. Papple then introduced Miss Janet Hogg, the guest speaker, whose topic was "Braille." Miss Hogg explained that Braille is a system of reading and writing by those who are unable to do so be- causei of loss of eyesight. It was started by Louis Braille, a French- man, who lost his eyesight when only a small child. When he was 10 years old he was sent to a school for the blind in Paris. Let- ters were cut out of cloth and past- ed on books so that the could read by feeling them with his fingers. Then books with embossed letters were introThced.. This was very slow and it would take at least six years for an ,ordinary school term. Later Captain Charles Barbier as - ed an awl to pinch holes in paper so that by feeling the opposite side a blind person could read. In 1866, at the age of 37, Louis Braille pub- lished a book in Braille for John Milton, the blind poet. He died at the age of 43 and just before he died he was told that Braille nad been introduced in schools. It is now being used in schools for the blind in nearly every country. Hel- en Kellar wrote the story of her life in Braille. She showed the .slate used in teaching Braille writ- Tuckeremith Municipal Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on •Saturday, at 2 p.m. As Reeve Ar- thur Nicholson was unable to be present for the first part of the meeting, .Roy Bell presided in his place. Tenders were opened ou: the Clarke Municipal ,Drain—John Sre- mon, Dublin, $688; George F. El- liott, Clinton, $56Q. The tender of Geo. F. Elliott was accepted. Wilson McCa1rtney and Wilson Allen were employed to snow plow township roads in the winter of 1951-52 at a rate of $5.50 per thour, while plowing, and with die understanding that in the months of December, January, February and March, should the total of earnings of each or either contrac- tor not reach $125.00, that contrac- tor would be paid the sum of $125 for the month. The contractors will use four -ton or better truelts with V -type 8 -foot plow; plow and wing hydraulically operated.' Con- tractors will supply all labor and maintain their own equipment, which must be available by Dec. 1, 1951. Contracts shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Highways of Ontario. Elmer Cameron was paid $22.80 for chickens killed by foxes on valuation by Rdber•t Tyndall, and valuator's fees of $2.00 were paid. S. W. Archibald, engineer. was paid $250.00 fees on the Brown Drain, and $125.00 on the Stanley Jackson Drain, Town of Clinton was paid $6.93, division court fees. Accounts passed included: Re- lief, $50; fox bounty, $2; chickens killed, $24.80; roads, $3,394.85; ad- vertising, $14,20; salary and allow- ance, $125; division 'court fees, $6.93; selecting jurors, $12; O.A.P. applications, $10; drains, $375.00; sundry, $25. ing. Have your children memorize things when they are small, Miss Hogg said, so that in later yea's if they are unfortunate enough to lose their sight they will have all these things stored up in their memory. . Miss Hogg showed how the Braille slate is used. To start writing in Braille you start in the upper left hand corner, instead of the right as we do, so that when the paper is turned over a blind person can read it from the right. There are only two grades in adult Braille. She showed one of the books of the Birble and a book of knitting instructions. The re are books in the Braille library on such subjects as elocution, foreign lane, - lieges, games, biology. etc. A copy of the Reader's Digest in Braille comes in four very large books, equal to one ordinary copy. She al- so had a cook book and gave the Institute members a recipe for dark plum pudding and sauce from it. Mrs. Papple thanked Miss Hogg for her wonderful talk. Two solos by Miss Betty Simp- son, accompanied by Mrs. Maci.IreI' gor at the piano were enjoyed. Mrs. J. McNairn gave a brief talk on the condition of the deetitnte people in Greece, quoting Dr. Lat- ta Hitschmanova, who spoke and showed pictures on this subject at the area convention in London, Mrs. Andrew Crozier moved a vote of thanks to Miss Hogg, the hos- tess, Mrs. Carter, and all others taking part. Lunch was served and the meeting closed with "God Save the King," All members please note that tee bus going to the Royal Whaler Fair will leave the Supertest corner on Thursday morning, Nov. 15, at 5:30 sharp. TO SPEAK AT EXETER Walter Thomson, leader of the Ontario Liberal party, who will speak at a rally to be held In Exeter on Saturday at 3 p.m. He Is speaking in the Interests of John Armstrong, Liberal can- didate for Huron riding. SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1951 OMINEES OFFICIALLY Frank Kling Heads New Slate of Curling ClubOfficers POPPY DAY Seaforth Branch No. 156 of the Canadian Legion will hold its annual Poppy Day on Satur- day. Members of the Leg.on, in co-operation with students of the Seaforth High School, will conduct the canvass ilia Seaforth, Walton' and Dublin. FATALLY STRICKEN AT LAST MEETING Nelson Underwood, of Lot 9, Con. 9, Turnberry, and Reeve of Turnberry Township, died in Wing - ham General Hospital on Monday, Nov. 5, at. 9:30 p.m. He was strick- en earlier in the day at a meeting of Turnberry 'Township Council. Mr, Underwood was in his 61st year. Born in Howick Township, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Underwood and had lived in Turnberry practically all his life. Nelson Underwood had the reputation of being one of the best farmers in the district. He is survived by his wife, the former Lillian Moffatt, and two daughters, Aileen, of Hamilton, and Mrs. J. (Jean) Macdonald, of To- ronto. A son, George, is at home. One sister, Mrs. George Foster, re- sides,in Elmira. Active in the United Church, he was a member of the Board of Ses- sion of Wingham United Church and was formerly on the Board of Managers. He was Reeve of Turn - berry for the past two terms and a former councillor. The funeral was held on Thursday, at 2 p.m., with a private service at his resi- dence and, a public service in Wingham United Church. Dr. Bee- croft conducted the service. Inter- ment was in Wingham cemetery. • Huron College Bursar • To Address Clergy The Seaforth and District Minis- terial Association will meet at the home of Rev. H. E. Livingstone, Winthrop. on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The guest speaker will be Mr. M. B. Parker, Huron College, London. The annual canvass for the Bible Society will be undertaken in the near future, It is hoped the re- sponse will be as. generous as in former years. • • The Seaforth Curling Club organ- ized; Wednesday night for the com- ing winter. There was a small turn- out of members to elect their new officers. The new president is Frank' Kling. Other officers are: Vice- president, H. O. Free; secretary - treasurer, J. L. Slattery; auditors, E. C. Boswell and D. H. Wilson; executive committee, M. A. Reid, J. A. Munn, Gordon McGonigle, John Longstaff; membership com- mittee, J. E. Keating, Jas. A. Stew- art, Hugh Hawkins, Clinton; chap- lain, Rev. D. J. Lane, Clinton. The members will curl every Wednesday afternoon and evening, the same as in previous years. STAFFA The Staffa Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Roy Mc- Donald Wednesday afte'noon with Mrs. Thomas Laing presiding. The motto, "A different world can nev- er be built with indifferent pteople," was discussed by Mrs. Laing. Plans were made for a bus trip to the i Royal • Winter Fair, Toronto. The guest speaker, Mrs. Arthur Hamil- ton, Atwood, gave a talk on her trip as a delegate to the A.C.W.W. convention in Copenhagen, Den- mark. Mrs. Walter O'Brien gave a report on the area convention at London. Lunch was served. Mrs. Fergus McKellar and son, Gary, are spending a few days with her mother in Seaforth. The teacher and pupils of Staffs school entertained the mothers at a Hallowe'en party Wednesday af- ternoon. 4 • LADIES' AID RAISES $215 AT BAZAAR A successful bazaar was held in the schoolroom of First Presbyter- ian Church on Saturday afternoon, sponsored by the Ladies' Aid. The sum realized was nearly $215. Mrs. F, Novak and Mrs. J. E. Keating rendered piano selections during the afternoon. Those in charge of the booths were: Aprons and knitted goods, Mrs. R. Smith, Mrs. E. Geddes, Mrs. J. MacTavish; home baking, Mrs. W. Coleman, Mrs, R. Eberhart, Mrs. Walter McMillan, Mrs. Jas. Keyes, Mrs. H. McMillan; produce and candy, Mrs. H. H. Leslie, Mrs. W. A. Wright, and Mrs. R. H. Sproat; white elephant, Mrs, Donald East- man; parcel post, Mrs. Syd•. Pull- man and Mrs, Reg. Kerslake. Afternoon tea was served, with Mrs. H. R. Scott and Mrs. Harry Stewart pouring tea. The guests were received at the door by the president, Mrs. H. E. Smith, assist- ed by Mrs. D. Glenn Campbell. Those serving tea were Mrs. Chas. Felker. Mrs. Ed. Andrews, Mrs. K. Sharp, Miss Marian Gray and Mrs, Mae Dorrance. Miss Seen Stott was in charge of the afternoon tea. • Legion Notes Once again everyone is asked to remember our fallen comrades of World Wars I and II by purchas- ing a Poppy on Saturday, Nov. 10. Everyone should wear a Poppy this week -end. The Armistice church service and parade is to be held at First Pres- byterian Church on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The Armistice Memorial Service and parade is to be held at the Cenotaph in Victoria Park on Mon- day, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. Both par- ades will fall in at the post office at 10:30 a.m. All Legion members and ex -service men are kindly re- quested to attend these parades. Everyone is cordially invited to these services. Wear a Poppy — Lest We Forget • Mitchell Man Invents Gas -Saver Wilfred Fowler, son of Mr. and Mrs, Foster T. Fowler, of Mitchell, and formerly of Seaforth, has ap- plied for a patent on a gas saver which he claims to have invented. The device has undergone several road tests and has been proven to save at least one-third in gaeoPne consumption. According to Mr. Fowler it will' retail for a very small amount. • ELIMVILLE Official Candidates JOHN ARMSTRONG THOMAS PRYDE Only '.v+o candidates were nominated to contest Huron riding' in the coming Provincial election, at the nomination meeting in Hensall Town Hall on Thursday afternoon. John Arrmstrong, Hullett farmer, will be the Liberal candidate, and Thomas Pryde, the sitting member, the Conservative can- didate. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Brock and FIRE DESTROYS sons and Mrs. E. Dobbs, mother of Mrs. Brock, moved to their new home •in Crediton last week. Mrs. Harry Webber visited with his aunt, Mrs, Thos, Bell, on Thurs- day last. Mrs. W. Horne spent last week with her sister, -Mrs. E. McFalls, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kerslake were Saturday evening guests with Mr. and Mrs. Russel King, Credi- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns visit- ed Saturday evening with vir, and Mrs. Franklin Skinner. Misses Betty Anne Stephen, Jan- et Skinner and Grant Skinner were prize winners at the Liorts Hal- lowe'en party at Exeter arena oil Wednesday evening of last week, Mr. and Mrs. E, Stoner, of Lon- don, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Saturday and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holmes and children, of To- ronto, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Holmes. ' • LOGAN COUNCIL MAKES GRANT TO CHILDREN'S AID Logan Council met Monday, Nov. 5, in the Township Hall with Reeve Gaffney presiding. Minutes were read, adopted and signed; also cor- respondence was read. A certifi- cate was received from James A. Howes, that the Brodhagen Drains (tile portion) was completed satis- factory to him and recommended that the contractor be paid. Carl Priestap is to assist in keep- ing winter roads open at $5.25 per hour. There being no appeals against assessment on the Thiel Drain, the court of revision was dispensed with and Bylaw 568 was finally passed. A grant of $25 was made to the Children's Aid Society at Stratford. The clerk was instructed to not- ify Engineers McGeorg and Archi- bald to bring in the report on mun- icipal drains as soon as possible. Reeve Gaffney and •Councillor Wm. A. Bach were appointed to call on Ross Hanna, Listowel, and make request for immediate attempt to carry out his contract on the Log- an Road Drain, with power to act. Road expenditures paid totalled $1,051.72; general expenditures, $1,- 143.47. 1;148.47. Connell ,adjourned to meet again Thursday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. BLYTH CREAMERY Blyth Co-operative was destroy- ed iby fire last Sunday night with a loss estimated at more than $50,000.00. According to reports, the fire, caused by an exploding oil burner, broke out about 9:30 p.m. mhile the Blyth fire brigade was away at Londesboro fighting a fire at the home of Alex Wilkins. With the Blyth brigade away, the Wingham fire department was called to the scene of the factory fire and attempted to save the but- ter and cheese curing room in the building. All other rooms in the structure were lost in the blaze, which was described as the worst experienced by that centre in many Years. An employee. William Mountain, escaped serious injury in the fire. Mr. Mountain said he was sitting et a desk about I0 feet from the stove when it exploded, spreading burning oil throughout the room. He was not injured. Formerly an old planing mill, the Blyth Co-operative was formed in 1945. Carman Hodgins is the man- ager. At the first blaze, fire of un- known origin left Alex Wilkins, his wile and four children, homeless. • N AMEL 'Meeting in Hensall Hears Both Contestants KIPPEN Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Smith, of Guelph, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Jarrott, recently. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Anderson mov- ed from Kippen to the Jarrott farm last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Green. from Mit- chell, visited Mr. Jonah Green on Sunday Mr. John Cooper is making some improvements on his home, Mr. Jones and Mr. Cochrane of Hensall being the carpenters. Mr. Robert Dayman is making some alterations on his home in Hensall, and hopes to move short- ly. • A group of lions is called a pride. CHRISTMAS CARDS The time for ordering per- sonally printed Christmas cards and stationery Is right now. We have a good selec- tion electtion of Cards for aa low as 25 for $2.50, and delivery may be had within a few days if order - ad how. • Nomination papers, officially en- W.O.A.A. n- V.O.A.A. ELECTS CLINTON MAN NEW PRESIDENT Hugh Hawkins, Clinton, was elected president of the Western Ontario Athletic Association for the 1952 season at the annual meet- ing. Mr. Hawkins succeeds M. L. "Tory" Gregg, +resident and foun- der of the W S.A.A, since inaugu- rated sev - + years ago. Mr. Gregg now bec.mes business manager of this wi.ely-known expanding or- ganization. Born iu Clinton, Mr. Hawkins has been connected with sports for several years, being a former man- ager of the Clinton Colts and con- nected with minor sports through Clinton Lions Club. Mr. Hawkins has served in the capacity of vice- president of the W.O.A.A. for three years. Other officers elected included: First vice-president, Harry Dough- ty, of Walkerton; 2nd vice-presi; dent, George Grant, of Paisley; secretary, Miss Jean Tervit, Wing - ham; ' treasurer, A. J. Lockridge, Wingham; executive members, Nelson Hill, Goderich; Glen. John- ston, Fordwich; Johnny Bell, Lis- towel; Harvey Langford, Lucan; Lloyd Loney, Wiarton; Jack Nedi- ger, Clinton. Encouraging reports were given at the meeting. The treasurer's re- port showed receipts amounting to $11,122.85 with a balance on hand of $4,584.60. The W.O.A.A. will again this year sponsor an Intermediate A, B. C ;iockey series; junior, juvenile, ban tam. midget and pee -'wee. Dead- line for entries was set at Dec. 1, and the group meeting called for Dec. 5 in Wingham. The W.Q,A. a. set a 12 -mile limit for drawing players and a grand championship series will be inaugurated as in 1951. Dave Pinkney. of Stratford, was chairman for the election of offi- cers with speakers Jack Roxbor- tering two candidates in the pro- ' vincial contest for election on November 22, were filed at Hen- sel" ensal' Town Hall, Thursday after- noon, when the returning officer, George C. Ginn, Goderich Town- ship, presided over a nomination meeting. Nomination papers were filed for John Armstrong, Hullett Township farmer, Liberal candidate, and Thomas Pryde, Exeter business- man, Progressive Conservative can- ' didate. Following the one-hour period re - I served for receipt of nominations, both candidates spoke, with the first speaker allowed a five-minute rebuttal. The meeting was poorly attended. With less than two weeks re• maining until the residents of Hur- on riding cast their ballots Nov. 22, both candidates and their organiza- tions are busy throughout the rid - ling Agents appointed by the candi- dates were: Ken Hunter, Gode- rich, for John Armstrong, and R. N. Creech, Exeter, for Thos. Pryde. • Win Prizes At Second Euchre The Kippen East W.I. held its second dance of the season in the Hensall Town Hall Wednesday night. Winners of the euchre priz- es were: First, Miss Rena Avery, Hensall; second, Mrs. Harold Wil- lert, Hensall; consolation, Mrs. Jas. McNaughton, Kippen; men's first, Gordon Love, Hillsgreen; second, Morley Cooper, Kippen; consola- tion, James McNaughton, Kippen; lucky lunch prize. Mrs. Ernie Whitehouse. Seven nten drew to de- termine the winner of the men's consolation prize. ough, of Simcoe; Herb Parker, of Stratford, and J. W. Hanna, M.L.A., 'i'iringliam, addressing the gather- ing. Seventy-five sportsmen were in attendance at the meeting. W.O.A.A. will seek affiliation this year with O.H.A. and O.M.H.A. New Kindergarten Class Formed at Hensall School • NEWS OF HENSALL Principal J. F. Blackwell, of Hensall Public School, announced that a kindergarten class of chil- dren, who will have reached their fifth birthday on or before Dec. 31, 1951. was started this week with an enrolment of twelve children. Mrs. Howard Scane is the teacher. Following are the names of the children: Ruth Ann Traquair, Lin- da Lou Noakes, Robert McNaugh- ton, Patricia Evans, Patricia +Moir•, Kathy Scane, Gamy Black, Bobby Middleton, Roy Oesch, Owen For- rest, Richard Thurtell and Donna McCreery. Classes are from 9 to 11. Hensall and district residents had to eat their breakfasts cold on Friday last when a London driver ran his car into a hydro pole on No. 4 Highway. Power was disrupt- ed for more than six hours. Mr, and Mrs. George Smale en- tertained Tuesday evening in hon- or of their grandson, Pte. Mervyn Stephan, stationed with the motor transport section at Camp Borden, who expects to leave shortly for overseas for a two-year period. Members of the family and their children enjoyed a turkey supper with all the trimmings. There were forty present. During the evening Mervyn was presented with a sig- net ring. Relatives were present from London, Exeter, Seafortih, Cromarty. Zurich and Hensall. The affair was much enjoyed. Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Meets The November meeting of the Legion Ladles' Auxiliary was held in the Legion Hall 'i'uesday even- ing with the president., Mrs, E. Dick, in the chair. Many interest- ing items of business were discuss- ed during the business session. Nominations were held. Miss Doro- thy Hoyle, Stratford, Zone Com- mander, will be in charge of the election at the December meeting, and installation will be held at the January meeting. Mrs, H. W. Hor- ton was re-elected to the position of sta•ndardbearer by acclamation. Ten volunteers offered to sell pop- pies on Saturday, Nov 10, and will make a -house-to-house canvass. The annual Christmas party will be held in the Legion Hall Tuesday, Dec. 4. There will began exchange of gifts by the members. The mys- tery prize was won by Mrs. Byran Kyle• Mrs. B. Kyle and Mrs. R. Mock directed a recreational per- iod. Luncheon was served. Hold Music Festival At the first South Huron Music Festival, held at South Huron Die- trict High School, Exeter, on Mon- day evening, sponsored by the Hur- onia Male Chorus, pupils of Miss Greta Lammie, of Hensall, acquit- ted themselves creditably. There were seven entries in piano and the result was three firsts, three seconds and one third; Winners were as follows: First prize win- ners, piano trio. 10 and under, Jane Horton, Wayne and Terry Forrest; piano solo, 10 and under, Beth Goddard; piano solo, 13 and under, Dwayne Tinney; second prize winners, piano solos, 7 and under, Bobby Mickle; 10 and under, Jane 1 -Lorton; 13 and under, Chas. Mickle; third prize winners, piano solo, 10 and. under, Kathryn An- derson, First prize winners receib- ed a shield; 2nd prize winners, a trophy, and 3rd prize winners, a certificate. First prize winners in all classes presented a concert in the Public School, Exeter, Wednes- day night. Dr. G. Roy Fenwick was adjudicator. President J. F. Blackwell presid- ed for the monthly meeting of the Wohelo Class held in the school room of the United Church Mon day. Mrs. D. Kyle read the Scrip- ture lesson, and Rev. W. J. Rog- ers offered prayer. For the pro„iarn Mrs. Anna Walker contributed a reading; a vocal duet by MTs. M. Hedden and Mrs. Geo. Hess; piano solo, Miss 'Gladys Luker, and a solo in costume by Mrs. G. Hess. Miss Luker accompanied at the piano. During the evening Rev. Rogers presented films, ".Scenic Film of Canada" and "A Sing -Song," The class is invited to hold a Christ- mas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Blackwell. Miss W. Gray directed a recreational period and Mrs. Hedden was program conven- er. Luncheon was served, Miss G. Luker being lunch convener. Remembran.ce Day will be obi served in Hensall Sunday, Nov. 11, under the auspices of the Hensall Brandi of the Canadian Legion. Service at the cenotaph will be at 7 p.m., followed with service at the United Church at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Fit./Lt. Hard- ing, padre at Clinton Radar School, Mrs. Mabel Harburn Luce, Flint, Mich., and Mrs. Jennie Harburn Bump and her son, John, of Flush- ing, Mich., spent the week -end with relatives in Russeldale. Mitchell, Seaforth: Chiselhurst and' Hensall. Messrs. Laird Mickle, Robert Middleton, Waiter Spencer and Mr. Welsh spent last week -end in To- ronto, and while there saw the rugby game between the Ottawa (Continued on Page 4) 102nd BIRTI 18 MARKED HOME IN WINNIPEG: John Hannah, of 242 Maryland St., Winnipeg, and at one time a well-known farmer in Tuckersmith, cast his .ballot this week in Winui peg's municipal election, tans put- ting another notch in his 71 -year record, which has seen him mark his. ballot in every election since Confederation. This was just one more for John and he took it in stride, but he fails to understand those reluctant to exercise their franchise. The centenarian celebrated his 102nd birthday Thursday with a quiet afternoon tea among afew friends at ,his home where he lives with a daughter, Mrs. N. Shirray. Two years ago there was a big party with relatives and a congra- tulatory wire from the King. The subject of age is -rarely men- tioned in his home and John Mm-. self tends to ignore the whole thing very grandly indeed, chuck- ling at the amazement of visitors. When he recalls, with keen mem- ory, events that happened 90 years ago, it takes some mental recap- ping to make sure you heard right. John Hannah migrated to Mani- toba in 1900 from his dairy farm near Seaforth, where he was born, and settled in the Portage la Prairie district where he stayed till 1911, Next stop was Swan River where he mixed carpentry with farming and proudly remember. building five schools and more than 100 homes in the area. "My last job before retiring," he relates, "was to put a new 14 -foot ceiling in a school." John was on- ly 92 at that time but he thought it would be nice to take things real easy for a change so he packed up and moved to Vancouver, where he lived for seven years. The past two years he has lived in Winnipeg and finds great en- joyment in his daily walks to St. James' Park and the weekly meet- ings of old folks at the Happy Senior Club. Broadway Optimist Centre. Bingo and gossip with other old timers over tea make this an ev- ent John looks forward to in the days between. He didn't miss the Royal visit. John's vantage point on Portage Ave. was one of the better ones and he had a good view of the Procession. He saw the Prince and Princess which is rather remark- able considering that his memories include Queer: Victoria and Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Only Confusion n his life is the many relatives he has to keep track of. John has niue childreu (seven living), 18 grand children and 33 great-grandchildren. He w'on't swear to accuracy on the latter count. His formula for living is simple and obviously very successful. "Take things easy." John advises. "Be calm and interested in every- t, thing," There's a daily ritual he likes to tell about and which gives him a. lot of pleasure. "A young fellow next door, a Mr. Angus," John ex- plains, "comes over every day and • . plays checkers with me. Angus, 1 believe, is only in his late seven- ties." • Fire Brigade Answers Call Seaforth fire department answer- ed a call to the residence of H. O. Free, North Main St., about 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, A. basket of coal had become ignited in the basement, but was noticed before any damage was done. • Teen-Agers Form NewChurchGroup A new organization has been formed in Seaforth for the teen- agers eenagers of town. The purpose of the group is to unite the young people of the town in the{common inter- est of helping others—the aged, the sick, those in isolated communities and any others who are in need. Plans already have been suggest- ed uggested as to the function of this or- ganization. The members intend to form a carol group for the Christ- mas season, This new gathering Is now organized and will continue only through the ei?orts of the young people. On Monday the first. meeting took place in the basement of Northstde United Church, where the majority of the gatherings will be held. The meeting was opened by Jean Snell and the election of officers took place. The position of president will be filled by Doug Stewart (who recently won first prize in the hospital essay con- test); the secretary is Blanche Westcott. and the treasurer, Jim Flanagan. Vice-presidents are, in order: Jean Snell, Eric M•acMillatt and Patsy Brugger, Later, game* were organized ands lunch send. A Christmas social was suggested.; and a committee appointed to. plata a program, 'Phe next meeting will be held iw the basement of the U`niterl t"hvliiyli on Nov. 1$, at 8:15 p.m. All thtf010 interested are encouraged to site''