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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1953-06-05, Page 11110•NJW A • • • • .•••.`"'....••••''• • • .'" "otbbottu.y.litl,k • 4 t, • Ninet3491irth Year - Whole NUmber 4456 NewPublicSchool Ready for Pupils Sealorth's new public school has Leen accepted by the ,arclaitects More and Moffat, as substantially completed; it was learned follow- ing a meeting of the Public School, Beard last week. The board ex- pects to move the kindergarten classes to the new school. early this month,and to move the remainder Of the, dames following. the June liexamintions. • Offici I opening of the new schold will not be held .until next September, however, and -es yet n definite plans for openinrcereino fee have been discussed. While the school has been accepted as nearly completed, it was pointed out that there sin' remain •some minor fin- ishing details for the contractors, Pounder Bros., to complete. .deciding to move the pupils the end of the current .school term, tile_ Board believed occupation. of the .new buildings by the pupils aurai,wouId alIo-vr them time to be- t, come familiar with their new sur- ', fcgandIngs and would promote for an earlier resumption of work in September. ' Engage New Teachers At last week's meeting the Board adoPted a teachers' salary schedule. The schedule,4adopted as a move beneficial to both the staff and the Board, is baeed• on qualifications, experience and responsibility. It. was pointed out that the schedule is .comparative to any in effect in the area. Three new teachers have been. engaged by the Board. ' John Talbot,at present principal of Elora Piablic School; replaces 1). N. East- man as prineipal here. 'Evan Hoff- man, of Preston, presently teach- ing in a rural school at Bamberg, he., acting assistant principal. He replace° Miss..WInnifred Sav- ange. • Mies Margaipt WIIhts, kin- dergarten teacher, - leaves Seaforth Public. ;School at Ali° end of the term,, She will be replaced by • Miss Lou Menzies,.new teaching at Fergus Public 'School, proxent 'staff 'membere who wRI again teach next year Mrs. James. ;A.:,1Y4lupiputiald„ Miss MOO Tithb1111r-1&itor- trim Jason EUis, Mrs. ,Harciey, Mason and /Donald Morton. „Mr. Talbot and .10-.--Hoffniati, both married, will require a house and apartment, respectively, in Seaforth. Worthside. Society Sees Skit at Meeting The May meeting of 'the Senior Auxiliary. of the W.M.S. of North- side United -Church was held last week with Mrs.. R. Snell In the chair and Mrs. .E. H. Close acting 'as secretary, in the absence of Mrs. Henderson. Mr?. P. B. Moffat, 'first vice-presi- dent, conducted the devotional part of the meeting, reading an article from the Globe and Mail, written by Miss Jane Scott, whom some members had the pleasure of hear- ing In St. Paul's Anglican Church, Clinton. Routine ,business was conducted by the president, and an invitation to meet. with the Winthrop ladies en June 3 was accepted. Mrs. B. -F.. Chrigitie reported that Mrs. Har. aid Snell, Exeter, 'will -be the guest speaker at the special June meet- ing. Acceptances were read from some of the invited auxiliaries. .Mrs. Close, captain of Circle five, bad charge of the study ileriod. Mrs. J. M. Scott reed the Scripture and'a skit, dealing with United Na - tans and Christian Mistions, was presented by Mrs. James Broad foot, Mrs. H. Snell, Mrs. J. G. Coch- rane, Mrs. H. Connell and Mrs. J. 0. Turnbull. The meeting closed with a hymn, the Mizpah Benedic- tion and the national anthem. Presbyterian WMS To Hold July Meeting At Bayfield Cottage The May sheeting of the W.M.S. of First Presbyterian Church was held last week with an attendance of 21. Mrs. D. Glenn Campbell pre- sided and opened the meeting with a reading and prayer. • The society accepted an invite - Lion to' hold the July meeting at &he 1ping cottage, Bayfield. A read- ing wits given by Mrs. Campbell and Mts. W. J. Stuart gave the • spripture• lesecin, The meditation ki was given by Mrs. John McGregor. Mre..Robeit Smith gave' a reading. Mrs. Smiles Kerr had the topic and spoke on "Africa." Mns. Lit Hellspoke son the Government of Mena: There were 80 calk! 'made during the month. The Meeting closed with a hymn and p,ralter. Robt:,MacLezman Takes Ex aminatIons Roberti:MacLennan,. son of Dr. slid Mrs, j. O. MacLennan, tbven, has eireetasafitilyq passed his third, ' tiOr• idatheiliatiee tcktarst-eiasi hahors in ;tit the Unitcerafty Of • , 0.41/Sm?t 04a, S.DJLS. BOAS SNAPPY' UNTYORMS, PARADM name ?••4.4. • ,tti 14C: FRIDAY, AWE Mk*: festivities 11 • High praise fell the way of Seaforth District High School's Cadet Corps last week, following the corps' annual inspection at the Lions Parke The smartly attired officers who headed Cadets in both the bey's' and girls' platoons are shown here, front row, left to -eight; Marion Lauden- bach, Hazel Slavin, Shiela McFadden, Nancy Spittal, Barbara 'Hillis. Standing in the rear row, left to right, are: Capt. Gordon Rowland, Lieut. Ray Henderson, Lieut. Sandy McMillan, Lieut. Ron Muir, CSM. Robert Scott, Capt. Bud Ziegler, C.O.; Band Deader Jim Flannigan. Seaforth Short Nine Runs as Baseball Returns to Town Junior 'IV Hockey For1953-54 Season. Junior 4B' hockey will again be played in Seaforth next fall ants winter, it was ..dOcided at a meeting AV.SeVontli-PAthletic AssociatiorraioridaY night. Un- der the same aermeorship and Management, t h e Seaforth BaldiVins, 1952-53 group chant- • Dimas, Will be coached by "Far - Incl. McFadden and. 'managed by John Bard -Win. At the same meeting mem- bers concluded plans for Wed- nesday night's opening baseball game in Seaforth. A diamond has been marked out at the Lions Park. Coach of the fo- cal club is Gordon Muir, and James T. Scott is nfanager. To Repair Brick Work On Town Hall for $1100 At a special meeting of Seaforth Council Monday afternoon a ten- der to repair brickwork on the Town Hall was It to a London contractor, A. Beuclair. Tender price was $1100. Other tenders were received from Joseph Hugill, town, and 1. Grube. Next regular meeting of Council is Monday night, Fred J. Snow Named Huron TB Assoc. Head At the inaugural meetingof the reorganized Huron County Tuber - Association in Clinton last week, Ferd J. Snow, Seaforth, was named as its new president. Ed succeeds Frank Pingland, QC., Clinton, who has served as president since 1950. Others named to the executive were: vice-president, J•as. A. Cam- eron, Bayfield; treasurer, Harold C. Lawson, Clinton; -committee chairmen, case findings, R. Insley, Zurich; rehabilitation, J. A.:Cam- eron; publit relations, James Kin- kead, Goderich. • After a lapse of,five years, base- ball returned to Seaforth Wednes- day night when Strathicy visited the local nine at Lions Park. The visit proved profitable for the Strathrey entry in the Huron -Perth league, as they treated the small openirig4anie crowd to an exhibi- tion of ball handling, which result- ed in 14 runs to Seafortlfs'five. • Seaford'', started; itrong; Scaring all five runs In. the Brat frame. Horne and Goldriel led the more experienced Strathrok 'sed With three rune each. Seaforth ..;.. 500 000-e--5 Strathroy .... 361 220-14 STRATHROY — C. Evans, cf; Horne, 3b; Marsnall, ss; Goldrich, lb; Emnions; rf; ;€1t; Evans, c; Pier- son, •2b; Pic.kard; If; Aishnians, p: SEAFORTH--Perg 'Rowland, if; Don 'Morten, 2b; Bill Smith, ss; Rea Muir, p; Sandy McMillan, lb; Jack Mena:gin, ab: Francis Hius- ser, cf; George Sills, rf; Eric Mc- Cue, c. . Dashwood Nine Robby 'Wein hurled hitless ball for five innings as the Dashwood nine took a 2-0 decision over Sea - forth in •their . Huron -Perth Inter- mediate baseball league contest in Dashwood Friday night. The game was called at the end of five innings due to rain. ,Pitir, on the hill for -Seaforth, .making their first appearance in the league in the past four years, allowed five hits, three coming in the fourth when a safety,, by Jack Gieser plated both runs for the winners. , Seaforth 000 00-0 0 fy Dashwood 000 20-2 5 1 Muir and Smith; Wein and Hay- ter. Boss: "What makes poi"' think You're worth 310 a week more?" Employee: "Why, er my wife, I guess." . Hensall Girl Awarded Medal at Alma College Emblematic of outstanding-- pre ficieucy in Grade XIII, Miss Mar- garet Rowcliffe, dapghter of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Rowcliffe, Hensall, recently received the bronze medal award of His Excellency, the Gov- ernor-General of Canada, at grad- uation ceremonies held at Alma College, Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Holds Meeting on Coronation Theme The May meeting of the Ladies' Aid of First Presbyteriaii•Dhurcii;„ was held Tuesday afternoon with the theme "The Coronation." Mrs. H. E. Smith, president of the Aid, presided titer' the prograriz and Mrs- Reg.. Kerslake openerd• the fleeting with a‘poem,'"The Light 'Upon the Queen," WS, Smith followed with prayer. "God Save the. QUeen," was ,ung and--the--business--period- followed. Members decided that no meetings would he held In July or August. Mrs, Frank Kling sang the solo, "Land of Hope and Giory," ace0m- pained by Mrs. M. Rennie. Mee. Et. A. MeMaater, the guest 'Opeliker, gave an interesting talk and showed pictures of her enJoY- alfie trip to the Britieh Wont In- dia. last Winter, lietreshinents *eye gifted folli'in g the toopz4g, .'.." Church Parade Last Sunday of Local 118. Cadets and Baud - The Cadet Corps of Seaforth Dis- trier High School, with the sehool'S new -uniformed Bugle Band, . march- ed to a church service last Sunday evening in First Presbyterian Church, where they occupied the front seats of the church. • Rev. D. Glenn Campbell preache ed an able sermon, charging the cadets to not neglect their spiri- tual education. The choir sang two anthems, "Hymn of ,Peace" land' "God Salithe Queen." Soloist wee Mrs-, F. • The unfruing service took the form of lima old Scottish high ser- vice, and., although -.entirely differ- ent from the presenedaY servieU..• form, was , very Impressive, An arresting sernlon was preached by Rev.. Campbell. ,,The, anthem. "Alt Ilail4he Queen," was sung ' Twins Born to Zurich • Parents in New Hospital The first pair of identical twins —boyer--weighing nye pounds eight :minces, and five pounds six ounces, eirerejarn in the new South Huron Hospitai, Exeter, Thursday, May 2S.• Palents.are Mr. and Mrs. Gor- on Hess, Zurich. Dr. J. B. Cock- burn, Znrieh, was the attendbig • physiclan. Grand:Parents are Mr. and Mi. Harry Hess, Zurich, and Mr: and Mrs. Horton McDougall, Hensall. Mrs. Hess is the former Dorothy MoDougall, Hensel', Students Get Awards For 1952-53 Honors At a ceremony rn Seaforth Dis- trict High School Monday the fol- lowing awards, trophies, scholar- ships and bursaries were presented to graduate and under -graduate stu- dents for achievement in the 1952- 53 achool _Year: Girls' Championships — Junior champion, Barbara Boyd; Inter- mediate champion, Beth Boyd; Sen- ior champion, Marilyn Bolger. Boys' Championships—Junior champion, Leon Murray; Intermediate cham- pion, Donald McMillan, Geo. Love; Senior champion, Douglas Keys. Special Trophies Special Trophies—Duncan Cup, highest ecoritig girl, Barbara Boyd; Berber Cup, highest scoring Inter- mediate or Senior boy, Douglas Keys; Ballantyne Cup, highest scoring Junior boy, Leon Murray; Sills Cup, outstanding athlete in the school. Douglas Keys. Rifle Shooting ---:Strathcona A.ward: beat shot in the school, loihn McGavin;lrhyte Cup, award - t�. the student accumulating the mese points in the 'poultry High SchoWeection of the Seaforth MI :Fat, Geinte McIfiVain; McGavin Shield: awarded to the outstanding atudent in. agriculture. .Scett Pow- ell; Lions Citizenship Award, Mar- ilyn Hillis, Douglas Stewart: G. A. Whitney Award: A. Bosh - art cedar chest, donated by G. A. Whitney to the student with the highest average on the Christmas and Easter examinations, Maja' Roobal. • Scholarship Winners Alumni Memorial Scholarship, va- lue $28, Patricia Lane; Dominion- Proyincial. •Bursariea: University, value '$400, Bernice Dining; Nor- mal School. value Me, ,Shirley Frieder; Shirley McPhee, Corrie Van Vliet, Blanche Westcott; Grade XIII, value, $100, Patricia Lane, Leslie McSpadden. jdanne Beuermann. Betty Gou- die, Janet MacGregor, Sheila Mc- Fadden, Helen Mcllwain, Lois Roe, Maja Roobal. Sheila McFadden. Nancy Spittal, Leon Murray, Peter Spittal, Hugh Gorwill, Elaine Dale, Rose Siemon, Lois Anne Somer- ville, Dora Ann Stinson, William Scott, Peter Spittal, James McIn- tosh, Ruth, Hemingway, William taloock received school crests. School Letters—Beth Boyd, Haz- el Slavin, Leona Johnston, Margar- et McArthur, Margaret Smith,Haz- el Slavin, Beth Boyd, Gwen Chria. tie, Marion Chamberlain, Patricia Lane, Marion Laudenbach. St.Thoraas' MenServe For. Coronation Tea Unique in all its aspects was the Coronation Tea Tuesday afternoon • in St. 'Thomas' Parish Hall. The event was sponsored by' the Men's, Club and was well patronized. The silver collection, amounting to a,p- proximately 142, went toward the Restoratipn Fund. The men taking part included: kitchen staff, Elmer Larone. J. R. Spittal,. George Flewitt, Arthur Varley, Normah Scoins; reception- ists, _William Scotchmer, Gordon Wright; serving, E. C..Boswell. H. G. Meir, Thomas Aldington, Fred Scarlett, James. Bolger; pouring tea, Gordon Harrison, W. E. South- gate. • • ' • The hall was attractively decor- ated with flags and crowns, sym- bolic of the day's activities. Dur- ing the afternoon George Clarke, church organist, played several ap- propriate organ selections. I ejoicing Across 'GleamingQueed Crowned Tuesday BACHELOR OF ARTS Ronald C. Sills, son of Post- master and Mrs. Charles P. Sills, who received his Bache- lor of Arts degree at the Con- vocation, University of West- ern Ontario, London, last Sat- urday. Mr. Sills was enrolled at Assumption College, Wind- sor, which is affiliated with the University of Western On- tario. Win Music Festival Awards at Goderich Additional youpg winners from peaforth and district in the Huron Mdeic Festival, which concluded last week at Goderich, are an- nounced this week. Dora Ann Stinson, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. A. Stinson, town, won first-class honors in class 19, piano solo (Bach). Betty Simpson and Carole -Gles, town; Were second in class 82, open duet, where there were 12 entries. John Jewitt, town, won the -boy's vocal solo, open. The pupil's of No, 3, Hullett, Constance Sch,00l, - distinguished themselves in the music festival. For the third consecutive year the School won the CKNX Shield for beat rhythm band and also for the third consecutive year a pupil of the school was,best in vocol solo, 14 and under, when Bob Phillips won a Wrist watch. The cup presented by Tiger Dun- lop W.I., for open boys' vocal, 14 and under, was won by John Jew- itt. Mrs. Norma Sills is teacher of the school. but during her absence the teacher has been Mrs. Bird. The music instructor is Mrs. Wen- dort. Winners in the chorus class are as fellows: Unison choras. enrol- ment of 20 or more, S.S. 8, McKil- lop, 88; Howick, 87; S.S. 4, Tuck- ersmith, Hullett 86 (tie). Two-part choius, enrolment 20 or more, S.S.. 5, Hullett, 88; S.S. 5, Goderich, S.S. 4, Tuckersmith, 87 (tie); S.S. 8, McKillop, 86. Rhythm band, 25 members or less, S.S. 3, Hullett, 88; S.S. 1, Hullett, S.S. 8, MeKillop, 87 (tle): S.S. 3, Gode- rich, Howick 86 (tie). Double trio, enrolment 20 or more, S.S. 8, Mc- Killop. 88; S.S. 11. Morris, 86; S.S. 5, Hullett, 85. Calf Show Features Hensall Spring Fair • He'nsail Spring „Fair, featuring Ontario's largest Iried0 calf show, concluded last Friday, an outstand- ing success in all projects. An in- novation. on the 1953 program of events was a horse show Thursday night when nearly 1,000 people gathered in Hensell to see the op- ening event of the two-day fair, But Friday's calf, how, sponsor- ed by yotithrtil members of the Hensall Feeder. Calf Club, reputed to be the largest and best club •of its kind in the province, command- ed the spotlight In the 1953 fair. Seventy-six cattle, comprising two carloads. of Shorthorns, Holsteins, Hereford's and Angus breeds ship- ped from Western Canada last fall and bought by membere of the club, were judged and sold Friday. Best calves in the show -ring were those brought out by Lavertie. Wallaee, of . Cromarty, and Bill likberington of Hensall. Top rat- ings for showmanship were earned by David Morrisixey;'• Orediton, itt the Neter diviaidit. • and 'Robert Parsons, LH. 1, Criaralirty; f. fhe senior division. -BA 'gale lit tlie feeding period' M .mxide . by the calf raised and, Elhoyetr-bY Robert Parsons:. Top *Mich it thO auctiot sale was 28 cents a ponied, paid bY, 11,1_,,kthemington's••1111Stdat - while...gad-best price wee iTcTor the tall shown by Robert' Kinsman, R.R. 2, Kippett. , The average price paid for the 76 calves, auetionild-was estilmatee at a fraction over agleentS. 'Laverne Wallace had the calk that Wes judged hest lo the 216 -day green, and. Won $10 .ptize money. $ectind; in this group was John •Tittler, It Wet, WhettP Calf Wet hitt Outstanding ,as the Hensel! Spr ng Fair's horse and feeder calf shows were last week, one fea- ture of the fair never fails to draw tkide and lively interest; the baby show. Winners of this year's event are shown here with their mothers, left to right, Mrs. Gordon Harknest, Hensall, with San- di„d Elaine, seven months; Mre. iElsa Fifordi Hensall, with Mark Charles, 11 months; Mrs. Witmer A'crkins, 'Claimarty, with Dianne Marie, 26 weekii;. Mrs. Gordon Coleman, R.R. 3, Zurich, with Ken- neth Gordon, five months. • ,11. pubilfi, for 600. 1, an 88.00fite; and third was Bill Strong,: 3; Seven ths lii tie -ffechp received honorable mention, and $4.00 in prize money each. In the 198 -day group, 8111 Ether- ington's calf which later in the day brought • top Mice in the auction, earned him $10 prize money In the show -ring. Second in this groupr for.88,00, was Sim Etberington, IL 1, 11'0401and the $6.00 priZe Exeter. Seven in this group, also, won $4,00 prizes. ---Thee-ealvese were -judged in the ring lay Elahria.m Snell, of Clinton, and McKenzie Hall, ef Ayr. The ShoWnianship Judging was done by William Turnbull, Brussels; James Snell; Clinton:, Lorne Hackett, Dun- gan*” and William Taylor, Bel - 0'06. Mtiat Of the detail vrork ef stper- yleibikaind organization ;had been Went to Arthur Mitchell, &IL4L frititt the Winter by John ' • • ' • . , .1 • . • i• • ' • ti 4 , , . • Butler, aesistant. agricultural repre sentative for Huron. While the feeder calf project was the ble.ileinOrthe-I-Teristill Spring Show, there was als0 a good show- ing of Aberdeen -Angus, Shorthorn, Hereford and Holstein cattle in the regular classes. Complete results in all classes are as follows: Aberdeen -Angus — Bert KIopp, Zurich, only exhibitor. (Contlnned On Page 8) r klg.,40, Tuesday a Queen was crowned. The eyes and ears of the world turned to historic England where Elizabeth II, in a ceremony that has remained changeless for' cen- turies, vowed her solemn duties as Queen_of.: Great Britain and the Dominions and colonies across the seas. And few monarch, at the same time having so little authoritative power, were ever acclaimed with such unqualified loyalty and affec- tion by so many tifillions. She was and is, as the lion of England, Sir Winston Churchill orated, "a gleam- ing queen."'" In Canada Elizabeth's coronation laudation took the form of colorful celebrations and ceremonies from coast to coast. Here in Western Ontario the cities, towns and vil- lages bedecked their streets and buildings last week in anticipation of Tuesday's historic event. By the weekend flags' and plaques atop Seaforth's Main Street lamp- posts stood as red, gold and blue, sentries. Main Street Color In stores and windows displays of flags,royal pictures and other suitable decorations added to the Main Street color. Stewart Bros, featured a six-foot high color paint- ing of the Queen across the second storey. The portrait was the work of J. A. .Stewart. At the .Post Of- fice a wide strip of red, white and blue bunting stretched up two storeys on the clock tower. The Province of Ontario Savings Office, with -sweeps of red, white and blue 'Wilting, was particularly effective. •As the day of Coronation drew near the excitement through the English-speaking world was evi- dent in .Seaforth. Particularly in the children, for Tuesday was a holiday-, aside from its historic im- portance. Monday afternoon, 'Cor- onation medallions were issued to pupils and students in both schools here. The medallions. 'with a like- ness of the,Queen on one side and her royal cypher and Coronation inscription On the other, were is- sued to all school children in Can- ada. Evening Band Tattoo •:.Climax of Tuesday's celebrations here was a band tattoo in the Agri- cultural Park. Nine bands took part in the program, which was preceded by a parade downtown to, the park. In addition to the bands, including Seaforth's own Highland- ers, the parade was comprised of members of the local branch of the Canadian Legion and Boy Scouts. The Seaforth Highlanders band ed in the march past, followed by the Goderich Blue Water band, St. Marys Citizens' Band, Tavistock Citizens' Band, Mount Forest Musi- cal Society, band, Lucknow pipe band, Brussels Lions Club band. Thedford Silver band, and the fea- ture band of the evening, the Ham- ilton R.C.A.F. concert band. Massed bands were Ied succes- sively by Col. Pocock, Thedford; Bert Dickson, Mount Forest; A. C. Robinson, Brussels; E. H. Close, Seaforth; Richard Rule, St, Marys; Franz Seltzer, Tavistock. Mayor E. A. McMaster extended a civic welcome. Brilliant Fireworks At the park a large crowd heard various numbers from the assem- bled bands. and were not reticent in showing their appreciation of the program. The concert numbers by the R.C.A,F, band were particular- ly well reeeived..Capping event of the evenink'S program was a bril- liant fireworks display, which re- presented some $200 worth of pyrothechnics Master of ceremonies at the tat- too was D. L. Reid. Fire Chief John Scott, J. C. Crich and Frank Sills, Jr., and other members of the fire brigade ,and band were in charge of the evening's program. A draw for a mantel radio, spore sored by the Ladies' Legion Aux- iliary, was won by Donald Coutts, Sea forth. • Lightning 'Strikes Rap. In Tuckersmitlf Tp." During the electrical storm over the weekend, the barn of o,y, Caldwell, 10th concesaitle. of ersmith, tfirep.railes east of 2C10 - pen, was struck by lightning. Mr. .441 Caldwell was in the stable and had hold of the litter car.rier. As he - let go of it a bolt of lightning struck the fuse box at the back Of 'the stable and blew a. recepticle.. • Flames shot to the ceiling. air. Caldwell and, this son-in-law, Vern Alderdiee, doused- the fire before much damage was done. • • HONORS1VLD. Delbert (Bud) Smithson Of Mr. and Mrs. Craietord M. Smith, graduate d with honors last Saturday in Medicine at the University.of Western. On- tario, London. Last year Mr.., Smith interned in Toledo, Ohio., . This year he plans to serve hiS interneship in Hamilton General Hospital. , CGIT Members Enjoy Fruit Festival,. The Seaforth Canadian Girls in Training sponsored its first Fruit Festival here on Monday .evening, when the schoolroom of .First Pres- byterian Church was decorated in green and brown to represent a village in Africa. Fruit, assembled on the platform, Iwas later donated to the local hos- pital by the girls. A number of African articles were on display, , which had been brought back by Miss •Gladyns Lee, a missionary on furlough, formerly of Stratford, and. now of French Equatorial Africa, who was the guest speaker. Pic- tures, were shown of the improve- ments which are being done in that • country and also of the natives themselves. Miss Lee, an earnest worker, told of her interesting work among the natives. Miss Marilyn McPhee and Miss Sheila McFadden conducted the t,business of the meeting. Miss Marilyn Kling and Miss Margaret Hemberger read the scripture les- son and Miss Marian Dick was in chafge of the devotional period. :Ors. D. Glenn Campbell offered the closing prayer. Following the meeting the girls assembled again and presented their leader. Miss Margaret Willis. with a lovely gift in appreciation of her work during the past year. Miss Lois Charters presented the gift, Miss Thelma Damage Honored By Friends Prior To Marriage Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Stuart were host and hostess recently to about 25 friends of Miss Thelma Dolmage, bridetlect, at a social evening. Card f were played with the follow- ing twinning the prizes: ladies, first, Mrs: Alex Wright; consolation, Mrs. Roy Vodden; gents, first, Roy Haagen; -cofinutatton,• Mrs. Bruce- Hodgert. Mrs. Stuart presented the bride- to-be with a beautiful table lamp on behalf of the staff of the Sea - forth Co-op, where she is employ- ed. 1Virs. Alex Lillie° gave a read- ing. Miss Dolmage thanked the gathering' for the gift. Delicious refreshittents were served. Hurondale WI Members' Meeting on Theme of Historical Research Mrs. Alvin Moir was hostess for the regular meeting of Hurondale Woinen's Institute. The theme of the meeting was "Historical Re- search.' Roll call was apswered by '"communIty landmarks that have vanished." Mrs. Arthur Rundle reported' highlights of the convention, held in Guelph. which she attended as a delegate. Mrs. Moir pretented report of the Hospital Auxiliary. An Invitation was accepted from. the E1hivl11e Institute to attend their meting June 10 in Ellaville United 4l1sirch. Exeter Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star ex- tended an nvitation to attend the cooking school they will sponsor June 15-17. —Mrs. --William-elfeenick -gave- -an-- In•teresting outline of the bleele smith shop, atonia tine located ori their farm. An 41-ii4ati0nal skit,' in keeping, WitheiheAtenie ot the ,meeting, riled, Vire. Vag Mitchell,lVire. ektila Dun, Mrso Harry t,ttitng and Mrs. Robert Set- ery portroj,rat the roles, Um* tion was serveCo b 1'