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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1952-10-24, Page 3.• d.y et, 't ts d- s re ry Kt: ed st he BS Vet, 011, Wert, to0 nes tly. las. TI thes a, not - ea rete Al tr. me - to -- ay. hag: a?"' rek nos: iey• Yearn riy- alto. issr• ter tug LiSt mer it's key ?.re' ler he A 4 • r •l. . .. . ....... The interior of St. James' Churoh, Seaforth, with its quiet and dignified beauty, is shown here in this photograph, taken from the 'entrance end, Just inside the main doors. Arched in the centre is the High Altar alcove, bathed in white illumination by shielded lights near the apex of the arch. The polished oak of the recently installed pews reflects the light in parallel lines, motioning toward the focal and structural centre, that is, the High Altar, A Parishoner Writes St. James' Congregation Here Completes Over Decade Of Work in Modernizing and Beautifying Its Church' Nineteen hundred and fifty-two -will see the culmisation of a de- 'cade of hard work, self-sacrince and devotion, in the complete over - ,hauling, renovation and decoration: •of a new very beautiful and fitting House of God: St. James' Catholic :Church, ,Seaforth. The work has extended through 'the incumbencies of Rev. E. Goetz '(deceased), Rev. T. P. Hussey (de- ceased), and the present parish priest, Rev. E. P. Weber. Much praise is due each one, first, for the well-planned development, its • steady unhurried work so well done and, finally, for the zeal shown by the present pastor ,in the comple- tion, which will give St. Japes' a place amongst the finest and most Inspiring devotional edifices of the London Diocese. The original church, plann• ed and built by that energetic cleric, Dean :Murphy, of Irishtown, and now St. Columban, along with two others, ...around 18-69, was . so :well con- .structed and so architecturally per - feet that it needed only the work- men and artists to make it into one ..of the most outstanding of such :structures in Ontario. , the descendants of the pioneer par- ishioners, stained glass windows were installed in the main body of the church. New statues of pro- per proportion were also placed in position, During Father T. P..Hussey's in- cumbency, through the generosity again of some of his parishioners., there was placed modern seating acccnnmodation, especially for win- ter use, in St. James' Vestry. The largest bequest came from the late Frank O'Hara, who provided funds for the complete inside decoration of the church. Others. provided Sanctuary furniture, a new brass pulpit, and the magnificent paint- ings which encircle the walls above the wainscoating of the Main Altar. Insulation of the extensive ceiling took place at this time. Before he passed away, Father 'Hussey had the necessary funds collected for a new roof for the main church. Parish Drive Last Year This year, 1952, Father E. P. Weber is now in charge, following be death of Rev. T. P. Hussey. Energetic does not sufficiently de- r-cribe this active priest, who was born in .Seaforth and said his first Holy Mass here. Since taking ov- er the St. James' charge, a face- lifting has come to the old church externally, to say nothing of a complete transformation internally. The result is an exquisite devotion- aJ realization of the dreams of all good parish priests: a most wor- thy House ot God. 'Realizing the necessity of a guaranteed sum to cover the costs of improvement, a 'parish drive over a year ago pro- vided this iraportara items. Re- alizing also that the plan to be complete must provide a new floor, Pioneer members, Generosity In Rev. Father Goetz's time, us- ing the original, elaborately -carved High Altar and its companion side altars as a base, the redesigning included refinishing all three in white and gold leaf; addition of illuminated plaques representng the two sacrifices, the bloody one ,of the Old Law, the unbloody one, the Order of Meichesedech, our sewn. Inserted in the lower portion ,of the main altar is the beautifully figured "The Last Supper." At this; time, aided by the generosity of I new pews, and a modern heating and air-conditioning unit. This' is the order in which it is 'being done, and 1952 will see its completion. Entering the church, one is struck with the, modem flOoring. Made of enduring ;plastic tile, • its grayish color, with black grain, to- gether with the block colored bor- der and design of lighter green, lends 'dignity and quiet tone in keeping ,witb its purpose as a part of God's House. 'The floor cover- ing under the pews, is from rolls of material, while the aisles and flooring of the three altars is made of 9" x91/ blocks. aim altars have been given special design atten- tion, carrying the • proper motifs in black, S.J. and AM. for the main altar, St. Joseph's and the Blessed Virgin. Altar steps have hosing covered ,by chrome alumi- num, as does the kneeling step at the altar Communion rail, 'The latter is a beautiful piece of archi- tecture in itself, with coloring well set off by the contrasting floor. John Erskine, Goderich, was the contractor for thisportion of the work, and has done an excellent job. New Pews Installed One of St. James' most pressing needs for many years has' been better seating accommodation. To- day there are in :place 20 pews on each side of the main aisle. The news are well made of solid oak, finishedwith a light fumed effect. A notable feature is the black wal- nut crosses inserted on the ends of each pew. The, kneeling benches are covered with foam rubber and finished with red plastie covering, most pleasing in effect and at the same time long-lasting. The pews • Seaforth Lions Club Annual HALLOWE'EN FROLIC Community Centre Seaforth FRIDAY, 0OCTOBERn31 Stratford Skating Club WILL PRESENT A PROGRAMME OF FANCY AND COMIC SKATING • Prizes for Best Costume BOYS GIRLS ADULTS • Prizes for Ice Racing BOYS GIRLS • — BINGO UPSTAIRS WHILE KIDDIES ARE SKATING 5 Cents Per Game — Pay As You Play • PRIZES — FOWL AND CASH • • Free Candy for the Children -- Free Admission • have been specially arranged to provide more space, at the altar rail, as well as provide more room for special occasions and funeral services. In keeping with the pews, new wainscoating has been provided on the walls of the main body of the church, giving a brighter light ef- fect. In all pews is provided the proper receptacles for prayer books and other accessories. A wide main aisle leads up to the main altar, with narrower aisles on each side, eaoh side carrying a lovely floor design. The Pews were made and installed by M. K. Mote, Hayfield. Completing the work, a new heat- ing plant will be in readiness for the coming winter. It is of the forced hot air 'type, with an air- conditioning unit, and oil as the fuel. rale outlets on each side of the chump provide the het air, while the step risers at the altar rail will contain the intake for cold air. Cold air will also be taken from the rear of the church. The installation, the largest made by Clare Bros., Preston, will provide warm circulating air in the winter and air-conditioning in the hot summer months. Installation is be• ing done by Geo. A. Sills & Sons, Seaforth. "Fitting House of God" St. James' possesses a fine pipe organ, installed during the pastor- ate of the late Father P. Corcor- an. This has been gone over by experts and is now in fine working order, Rearrangement of the vari- ous pieces of statuary, most donat- ed by present and past parishion- 'ers, has been done in keeping with the present design. 'Phe handsome- ly framed Stations of the Cross, erected by the late Father Goetz, complete the decorative effect. The energetic pastor, 'Father Weber, despite all the work out- lined, has found time to have a have a new reef put on the rec- tory, and erect a modern garage and vestry entrance and stairs. His spare moments at present are di• rected to the erection of main steps to the church itself. Entering St. James' today, with the altars lighted, one: cannot but be impressed with its :beaute, its edifying effdct, and one cannot but extend: congratulations to those re- sponsible for building, .Seaforth, and the townand district parish- ioners a truly fitting House of God. Elect Officers Here At Girls' Homemaking The Girls' Homenaaking Club met at the home of Mrs. John Hille- brecht recently to organize for the project, "Cottonselnay Be Smart." Eight girls were present — Betty Jean Andrews, Hazel Bannenaran, Olive Bannerman, 'Ruth Anne 'Croz- ier, Betty Goudie, Elizabeth Towns- end, Joyce Wilson and Piet Ver - burg. Mrs. Hille'brecht, club leader, conducted the, election of officers as follows: President, 'Betty Gou• die; vice president, Ruth 'Anne Cro- zier; secretary, ()live Bannerman; press secretany, Elizabeth Towns- end; radio secretary, Joyce Wilson. Following the election of officers, Betty Goudie ,took the chair for the business part of the meeting. Re- cord book materials were discussed and covers were to be obtained for the next meeting. The Seaforth In: stittne were requested to furnish a hard cover secretary's book, to be kept in the club and used from time to time. The name for the dab was left over to the following meeting. One girl is to be re- sponsible for a treat at each meet- ing, to be held on Friday nights. 'Outline of Achievement. Day, equipping a sewing box, selecting material, color and line for the in- dividual, were discussed 'by the club leader and assistant. The next meeting will be held at the home of Ruth Anne rCrozier, Friday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. ows of t • • Onde lade ,RanPbercloS While wanting through CRoy V101°110'8 bush, three miles east of Cromarty, Ed. Dick came across a large patch of ripe reePherriea, with the branches laden with de- licious ripe resPberrie# Hallowe'en Party A Ralloween party will be held iii the Town Hal, Friday, October 31, sponsored by the 1.0A).F. and Anther (Rebekah Lodge, for the chil- dren of Mennen and commUnItY. A dance will follow. St Paul's W. A. Meets Miss ileayffne Logan was hostess at her home last week for the monthly meeting of the W.A. of St. Paul's Anglican Church. President Mrs.R. H. Middleton presided, and Rev. C. L. Langford presented the study, ''Thine is the Olorl." Auxiliary Banquet Seine 45 members of the Hensel! Legion Ladies' Auxiliary enjoyed a turkey banquet at' Monetta Men- ard's, Exeter, last Friday evening, followed by a theatre party. The banquet was in celebration of the organization of the auxiliary. 'Milton Lavery was suddenly tak- en fil last Saturday and rushed by ambulance to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, for a serious emergency' °Duration. By Tuesday he was, do- ing as well as could ,be OnPeCb4., Mrs. JaMes Sangster 01a4 angler cestsful auction f3a)le hinliqehOd furnisbings last 'Sattarday. Mr. Ent- merson Smith, Kippen, pureitatied the propea'te, Mrs. Lou Sbnyson, who is at pre- sent with member& of her fainitn in Detroit and Clawson, Michigan, recuperating from a serious acci- dent, is improving and is able to write letters to her friends in Hensall with her right hand, 'which was fractured. She expects to re- turn, some time in the near future. 'Mrs. Cecil Kiefer sang "In the Sweet Bye andBye" at the newel of Miss Annie efeTaggart, held froM the Bonthron Funeral Home, Wednesday, October 15. Miss G. Laker accompanied at the piano, and members of Chiselhurst choir assisted with the singing of the hymns. Present Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Grant Smith, Kip - pen, newlyweds, were presented with a ohesterneld suite at a re- ception held in their honor in the Town Hall, 'Wednesday evening, October 15. Jun Chapman read the address to the young couple, and Jack ?Cooper made the presenta- tion. Disjardine Orchestra provid- ed music for the dance. The hall was fined for the enjoyable affair. Kippen East WI Hear Mrs. R. Middleton Speak About TB • Mrs. J. Sinclair was hostess for the (*Ober meeting of KiPpen Prior to marriage the bride was on East Women's institute, held last the Bank of Montreal staff here. week at her home. The president, ' Mrs. E. Whitehouse, introduced the BROOKS - HOCKING ICROMARTY.--The home of Mr. guest speaker, Mrs. R. H. Middle- ton, Hensall, who, in keeping with the health 'program, addressed the group on T.B. Mrs, Middleton said that every member of the eoromunity should take advantage of the x-ray clinics, held periodically, and outlined three reasons why we :should have x-rays. They were: If the x-ray shows you have a healthy chest, that is good news; if it shows you have fought a round with the P.B. germs and won, that is good news; if it ebows you have T.B., in the early stage, that is good news too, because your chance for complete recovery are 100 per cent. In closing, the speaker said that each member of the Institute should pledge to attend the next x-ray clinic and take a neighbor. 'You should strive to keep a high standard of health in the commun- nity," she concluded. Twenty-five memberanswered the roll call, "Defects in my figure of which I am aware." Current ev- ents useer was Jameenlocking, a eats were reviewed by Mrs. W. Broadfoot. Mrs. W. Workman, Mrs. brother of the 'bride, H. Caldwell and Mrs. W. McLean For the reception at the home of contributed poems, while Joan Sin- the bride's' parents, the briden mother received in a navy faille dress with matching accessories and corsage of. white chrysanthe- brought up for discussion,- and that mums. The grooms mother was Family Night, an annual affair, will:attired in a printed brown crepe .g be held in the Legion Hall in No - dress with matchinaccessories vember. Lunch was served by land corsage of yellow chrysanthe- Mrs. W. 'Broadfoot, :Mrs. Charles mums. Leaving on a motor trip through Eyre, Mrs. W. Alexander, Mrs, the United •States, the bride wore Workman and Mrs. A. 'Finlayson, a raisin suit, matching cloche hat, navy topcoat and orchid corsage. They will live in London. Mr nd Eward 170.4er,, Detroit. .40. . ,.. Ai , Oulli:!*1 r '.'01/4 'hn :*..0 .:, 1:44 ''einftlilon.: : ‘v: e 0 7' assisted by Re. A. IDOT044'" -g?0,4i,...,&';'; ").6, .,,,,,11 .:, tang 440 eotetntitilkiAtgaahlOtt:,1144W , de Laftenv.eT.wari rztuntllatri. We. Vy dlfa. M°ot.oteej.r.a.,1;4,t*,.? Tlie bride, given * marriage by '14F4M ':. 41/ Saturday 4 Ater father, looked lovely in a gown 42431; 144_t''?'. ,. ' of lustrous bridal lace over satin,' The followl .nIunbe.rswere featuring •a litted lace bodice, lily- nentettl Piano trio, 4LitUe petteinckltinlace :vidltheevece:110441Per PrliaCT•tierd Fa -917:4 frt.,A4lexpi.14PrAP,444;1C4747::Yo'lii by rhinestoneand seed pearIS held Oh), "Liniplitian Parade,". :,, in place the brklen, tingertiP veil, 1149bean.: Marlene•rx044410 and she carried athouquet of Ameri- Fabere plane Oen et+ can Beauty roses. Round," Margaret and; KaPi1, Miss Theresa Ryan, London, was Porter; piano. Oat, ctom.qt , maid of :honor. arise Kathleen Stap Dancing," ToYee axed ,Timo- ;Wenn leton, Dublin; Mine Joan Tozer, Piano solo, "Bells Of Mary ' Detroit; Miss Mary Margaret Ry- Gwen Spencer; planes solo, " an, Chatham; Mira Inwart Wilson, No. Six," Jimmy Hamilton; pine, ,. Kitchener, and Mrs. Maurine Ryan, solo, The Polish Peasant." Dttnythlt Dublin, were the other attendants, Tinney; piano solo, "Tv* Liitti*. The maid of honor wore a gown of Froggies," Jane Horton. pink net and embroidered taffeta Vocal solo, It Is No Secter,r with matching headdress, and she Betty Rosa; vocal solo, UmpI1• carried a bouquet of pink roses. Head," Wayne Forrest; vocal su1. The bridesmaids were gowned alike "PR String Along With Vim," Mani, in blue net over taffeta with bodices Lou MeLellans violin solo, "The.' and jackets of embroidered blue Glow Worm," Wayne Rowe; meta,' taffeta. Their headdresses, matched tion, "Strange Talk," Sharon Elders their gowns. They carried bouquets with sound effects by the bon an& of yellow chxyaanthemunts. girls. Mr. Frank Rowland, Toronto, was best man, and ushers were Mr. Maurice Ryan and Mr. Gordon Cos- tello, Dublin. [Receiving guests at "Fairview" , ANDY CALDER -‘ the bride's mother 'wore d dress of naV'y'4blue sheer with a matching Sole Agents for hat and a corsage of red roses. The TONE CI,RANERS bzidegroora's mother chose a blue crepe dress With matching at and • Laundry Service a corsage of red roses. • Hat Blocking For a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and eastern centres, the bride • Rug Shampooing wore 5 gabardine suit of gray, blue WILL PICK UP EVERY DAY and pink check with navy acces- sories and a corsage of red roses. Thursday pickups delivered VOW Lieut. and Mrs. Tozer will reside in day; MondayTaThursday. delivered;Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania. PHONE 230 imsionommisoimminansists Rabbits can run faster up hill than down because the hind legs and Mrs, John Edwin Hocking was are longer than the forelegs. decorated with large baskets of white chrysanthemums for the re- cent wedding of their daughter, Ruby Priscilla Hocking, and Wil- liam Ernest Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Brooks, London. Rev. W. J. Moores officiated, and Mrs. Calvin 'Christie played wed- ding music. The bride, gowned in frosted lace over taffeta, was given in marriage by her father. Her fitted bodice was topped by a White velvet ja,ck- et with long sleeves and stand-up collar, A white velvet Dutch head- dress with a tiny brim held her veil of tulle illusion, and she car- ried a Bfble showered by a white orchid. Sister of the bride, Miss Esther Hocking, was ber only attendant, wearing a gown similar in style to the bride's of white lace over blue taffeta. She carried a cascade of white chrysanthemums. William Roberts was groomsman, Clair sang and Mrs. R. Broadfoot played a piano solo. Several items of business were STAFFA Announcement Mr. and Mrs. John Maschke, R. R. 2, Migchell, wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Ruth Adeline, to James Clareime Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Taylor, Staffa. The wedding will take place early in November. District Weddings . STRETTON - SANGSTER HEINSALL.—In a double ring ceremony at Presbyterian Manse, Hensall, Saturday, Octdber 38, Nor- ma Jean Sangster, younger daugh- ter of Mrs. Sangster, Hensall, and the late William Sfigster, exchang- ed vows with Herbert Clare Stret- ton, Liman, son of Mr. Herbert Stretton, Brussels, and Mrs. Cecil Hodgins, Lucan. The Rev. John D. Fox officiated. For her marriage the bride chose a suit of powder blue English flan- nel with accessories in shades of cocoa brown snakeskin. shoes and a bag completing her eneemble. Her dhly attendant was her sister, Mar- garet Saegster, who wore a grey pie 'n plc ,suit with accessories in coral and grey. They wore corsag- es of Talisman and yellow roses, respectively. The groom's only attendant was Fred Revington, Lucan. After a honeymoon to the United States, Mr. and Mrs. IStreeton will reside in Liman. CORBETT - McNAUGHTON HENSALL.—The United Church, Hensall, was the, setting for a quiet but pretty wedding Wednesday, October 15, at 7 p.m., when Dorothy MeNaughton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter 'McNaughton, Mensal!, and Edward Frederick Corbett, son of Mrs. Edna Corbett and the late Frederick Corbett, Hay Township, exchanged marriage vows. Rev. W. J. Rogers performed the cere- mony. For her wedding the bride chose a Kingfisher blue wool suit, with navy accessories and corsage of red roses. The attendants were Miss Mabel Selves, •11.11. 1, Hensall, cousin of the bride, who wore a grey gabardine suit with accessor- ies in navy, a.nd pink carnation cor- sage. Rose Corbett, R.R. 1, Exeter, nephew of the groom, was best ma.n. The couple motored to the Unit- ed States for a wedding trip, and upon their return will reside on the groom's farin Hay Townsbip. TOZER - RYAN DIJIBLEN,.—In a double -ring cere- mony in St. Patrick's Church, Dub- lin, amid a setting of pretty autumn STONE'S FOR PROMPT REMOVAL OF DEAD OR DISABLED COWS HORSES WM. STONE SONS LTD. PHONE COLLECT INGERSOLL 21 WM. SPROAT, SEAFORTH, 655 r 2 eta ( Have a Coke • ,efferal Taxes Authorized bottler ot Coen -Cola under contract:with Coca -Colo Ltd. ESBECO LIMITED 658 ERIE STREET, STRATFORD, ONT. — PHONE 78 "Coke" is a registered trademark 137X YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE HURON LIBERAL ASSOCIATION Organization and Nomination Meeting Town Hall, Clinton Friday, October 24th 8:00 p.m., sharp Hon. Walter E. Harris Minister of Citizenship and Immigration WILL ADDRESS THE MEETING cere.rntart.*teett.treterOgiamiatereftioaftpaele "GOD SAVE THE QUEEN" • ' " , +‘‘ 2i1.4,1••rvia, • ;,(4'. . - see ewes'