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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1954-06-18, Page 1Un vn =Wink Year Number 4,511 Former Seaforth Students Graduate in Medicine Among the successful graduates of the University of Toronto Medical School were two former pupils of Seaforth Public School, Donald 44. H. MacKenzie (left), and Robert MacKenzie, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. MacKenzie, Walmer Rd., Toronto. They will interne at Toronto Western Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. MacKen- zie are former Seaforth residents. Huron Bows . to Perth as JuniorsCompete at Field Day Huron Junior Farmers and Insti- rtue members fell before a strong Perth group in the two -county field meet held here at Lions Park Sat- 43rd!•ay. Perth by 27 to 23 won the track field events and took pos- eteesfon of the J. S. Whyte trophy. Rain may have played a part in the win, since the inter -county *softball event was washed out. Points won . in a square-dancing petition might also have affect- ed the result, if Perth's athletes tad built up less advantage in the track and field events. The most j toints that Huron's square dancers ,eoald have scored, however, was three, so that the issue was set- tled when rain canceIIed the inter- 7mny softball games. nong the athletes from 'Huron 'hr.dier Farmer clubs,. the only winner was bought& Keyes, Seaforth, who help- ed his county's score by winning the boys' 100 -yard dash. In the relay race, a girls' team !rem Perth won one first place and *6, boys' team from Huron won the Other. A lengthy series of softball games was started in the mornink, end continued through the after- stoon, with each Junior Farmer club in the two counties entering a team. The series was intended to culminate in two twilight games in ,which Perth girl champions would play Huron girl champions, and the top Perth .boys' team would similarly meet the top Huron boys' team. Rain, which began about 8:3O p.m., and continued until about t pin., cancelled. these games. 132.5. Students Enjoy Bus Trip to Niagara Some 90 public, school pupils, *Comprising Grades 6, 7 and 8 of. the school, were in Niagara Falls ern Thursday. Travelling in three bases, the Children enjoyed a busy day sight- seeing with their teachers. The track and field events and softball games • were carried out on. the groundsof the Seaforth Lions Park. An evening dance was held in the Seaforth Community Centre, following dinner, which was served there. (Continued on Page 6) Gathering Marks Confirmation of Daughter Marking the Confirmation ot! their daughter, Dorothy, a very pleasant 'afternoon and evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fischer on Sunday. At noon dinner was served to the sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Scherbarth, Bornholm, and Mr. and Mrs. George Gloor, .M#tchsil„ and the immediate family. Guests during the afternoon and evening were: Mrs. Rosina Miller, Brodhagen, great grandmother of Dorothy Fischer: Mr. and Mrs. John Fischer. Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fischer, Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fischer, Bornholm; Mr. Rudolph Fischer, R.R. 1. Dub- lin; Mr, and Mrs.'Jacob Gloor, Mit- chell; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leon- hardt, Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. George Gloor. Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Scherbarth and fam- ily, Bornholm: Mr. Jack Ritz, Mit- chell;. Mr., and Mrs, Herman Hinz and Garry. Bornholm; Mrs. Toleda Beuermann and daughters, R.R. 1, Dublin; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Chambers and son, Preston; Mre. Elmira Chambers. Winthrop; Mr. Raymond Chambers, Winthrop; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miller, R.R. 2, Walton; Mrs. J. E. Daley, Seaforth, In the afternoon and evening music, singing and games were much enjoyed. At 7 ,o'clock a sumptuous supper was served cafe- teria style. Many gifts of money and other useful articles were pre- sented' to Dorothy on this very special occasion. IOOF and Rebekahs Name District Officers The 1054-55 slate of district dep- uty grand masters of Independent Order of Oddfellows Grand Lodge of Ontario was named during the week-long annual sessions in the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, which the society is 'holding. The new D.D.G.M.'s include Norman H. Jones, of Hensall. The Rebekah Assembly, the wo- men's branch of the Independent Order of Oddfellows Grand Lodge of Ontario, announced that mem- bers of the new slate of district deputy presidents include Mrs. Anne Henderson, of Seaforth. At the same time, the names of 61 Rebekahs chosen to receive the Decoration of Chicairy were an- nounced. Among those selected for the decoration, highest award of the Ontario Rebekah Assembly, were Mrs. Ida Dorrance, of'Edel- weiss 117 Lodge, Seaforth. Walton, Winthrop Continue HFA Wins In a game played at Londesboro .between Wlalton and Londesboro, Walton won the second victory in a week by a score of 3-1. Line-up: Londesboro =- Goal, B. Flynn ; 1.d., A. Riley; r.d., J. Flynn; cen- tre half, E. Johnston; r. half, R. Riley; 1. half, A. Riley; centre, Woods; outside right, H. Storey; inside right, L. Dale; outside left, B. Riley; inside left, Whitfield; subs., Hohhart, Armstrong, Badley, A. Riley. Walton—Goal, D. McDonald; 1,d., H. Hackwell; r.d., G. Taylor; cen- tre half, M. Hackwell; r. half, B. Marshall; 1. half, J. Bowman; cen- tre, G. Love, Jr.; outside right, G. Love, Sr.; inside right, Riley; out- side left, K. McDonald; inside left, G. Sholdice; subs., McMichael. Whitfield scored the only goal for the home team. G. Love, Jr., Sholdice and McMichael were the goal -getters for the visitors. L. Dolmage handled the whistle. ,Listowel 3, Winthrop 0 In a game played at Winthrop June 11, between Listowel and Winthrop, resulted in a score .. of 3-0 for Listowel. tine -up: Winthrop—Goal, Johnston; l.d., Dalton; r.d., D. McClure; centre half, H. Johnston; r. half, Dodds; 1. half, R. Chambers; centre, Duch- arme; outside right, G. McClure; inside right, Godkin; outside left, Betties; inside left, Axtmann ; subs., R. McClure, Wheatley, , An- derson, Beattie. ,Listowei—Goal, Lesbey; 1.d., N. Miller; r,d., J. Tinpes; centre half, G. Richards; r. half, D. Williams; 1. half, Cockweli; centre, R. Eck- mier; outside right, Inglis; inside right, C. Miller; outsire left, R. Eckmier; inside left, Rutman; subs. J. Hall, Dunbar. Goal scorers were: Beattie 1, G. McClure 2. Referee was Les, Dol - mage, The game played at Ethel June 14, between Holstein and Ethel, re- ulted in a scoreless tie. It was a hard fought battle all the way through, but neither team was able to put one between the sticks. This game was played, under ideal weather conditions, and while the crowd was somewhat thin, they made up for lack of numbers by their enthusiasm. *DAY, SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, ' JUNE 18, 1954 Baby Beef Winner Mrs. Ella Clark, Varna, c/o Arthur McClinchey, was winner of a draw for a baby beef at the annual race meet in Sea - forth. Mrs. Clark took the cash to the value of, $125, and gave ticket No, 538 to Clair Haney, the society secretary. Willard Elliott, Seaforth, sold the winning ticket. Goderich Couple Win Men's Doubles Here Threatening rain and hot, humid weather failed to deter enthusias- tic bowlers who participated in a men's doubles tournament here Wednesday afternoon. Top prize went to Archie Towns- end and Cliff McManus, of Gode- rich, with 3 wins plus 30. Other winners were: second, Matt Ainsley and Howard McNee, Goderich, 3 wins plus 28; third, Eric Munroe and Mel. Merriam, Seaforth, 2 wins plus 23; fourth, Dr. Krupp and Norman Gould, Woodstock, 2 wins plus 1?; fifth, Dr. Hall and Pete Bisset, Goderich, 2 wins plus 12. The other entries were skipped by: C. Dennis, London; Hugh Hawkins, Clinton; B. F. Christie, Seaforth; Ken Hockey, Exeter; Ryckman, Exeter; Thomas, Brus- sels; Chas. Danbrook, Atwood; 'Geo, Hart, Atwood; C. D. Munroe, Walkerton; Bill Kerr, Walkerton; Dr, P. L. Brady, Seaforth; E. Alli- son, Goderich; W. Jarrett, Hensall. Squirrels Entangle Tails In Goderich St. Trees When their tails became entang- led with a limb of a tree 30 feet above the ground, five squirrels 'cleated a disturbance at noon„ on Sunday that soon attracted an interested crowd. The incident 'occurred in a large maple tree at the residence of M. R. Savauge, Goderich St. The fighting mass of squirrels was fin- ally brought to the ground by Al- vin Regier, John, Michels and Ted Savauge, -after they had climbed the tree, cut off and lowered the limb to the ground.. That didn t settle the matter, however, for it was some time lat- er before it was possible to disen- tangle the squirrel tails Lions EntertainLadies At Dinner, Program Seaforth Lions entertained their ladies on Monday night at a din- ner and social evening at Menards in Exeter. Some 86 Lions and guests took part in the affair, whih was arranged by Lions A. W. Sillery, John Turnbull and M. E. Clarke. Following dinner the guests were entertained by James Millman, of London. with stories and instru- mentals. In a contest conducted by Mr. Millman, assisted by Lions Ralph McFadden and James Mur- ray, the winner was James M. Scott. Chairman of the evening was president- elect A. W. Sillery, while the appreciation of the club to Mr. Millman was expressed by President John Turnbull. HURON RELAY ENTRY WINS AT FIELD MEET •tAilwtle Huron Junior. Fernier* and Junior Inetttute were unatecessfut In their bid for The J. 8. Whyte trophy at the Inter -county 'field meat here Saturday, manor of the HUron entries cave outstanding performances. Such Was the ease tin the relay race won by Inert bsra of the •8eaforth team. From the left: Catherine Campbell, Leona Johnston, Margaret Stevens and Ruth Keyes. 1110 1240, istrict Branches to Parade$und:r •Red Cross Donations •Expect Over 600 V eteram $20 Over Local Quota At Zone Drumhead Service. Seaforth district exceeded its quota of $2,000, in the recent Red Cross campaign by $2-0, Rev. D. Glenn Campbell. chairman of the campaign reported this week. Mr. Campbell pointed out that the appreciation of the Red Cross Society is extended to all who played any part in the local cam- paign, and to all who supported it so generously. p Parade xoute Tei Seaforth Parks 1:110 p.m.—Parade will assemble on lklarket St., at High St.. 2.:5 p.m.—Parade will move off front Market St. assembly area, east'. to Main St., north on Main to Goderich Si,,,east on Goderich St. and -.No. 8 Highway: to Drumhead Service at the Lions Park. R turn Route—From Lions Park west on No. 8 Highway to Chalk St., south on Chalk St. to Victoria Park for decoration service at Monument. From Victoria Park west on Goulnlock St., passing saluting base to Main St., south on Main to Mar- ket St.. and west to assembly area, wheie parade will be dismissed. Wngham Speaker Utes Men's Club Guard Heritage While we in Canada enjoy a high standard of living and a way of life the equal of which has not been seen•by previous generations, we could- very easily lose all we hold so dear, Rev Alex Nimmo warned, his audience, if we persist in the indifference and thoughtful- nesst which has characterized our life .during recent years. Mr. Nim - mo said there must be faith in our- selves. faith in our fellow men and. finally, faith in God, if we are to preserve our heritage for our chil- dren The occasion on Tuesday evening was ,the fifth annual ladies' night of the Men's Club of First Presby- terian Church and was attended by some 200 members. and their guests. The president of the club, Fred E. Willis, was in charge of the pro- gram and acted as chairman. Dur- ing the evening the Seaforth male quartette, including M. R. Rennie, D. L Reid, J. T. Scott and F. E. Willis, contributed several selec- tions. The quartette was accom- minor soccer within the league. pan*OE by Mrs. M. R. Rennie. The I Harry Bolger, of Walton, took on banquet was catered to by mem- the added work of minor secretary. bars of the Ladies' Md of the Ken and Ed.: working together, church. rounded up a five -team league of In a toast to the ladies, Ross juveniles. This number of teams Hamilton paid tribute to, the extent went up and down, and mostly to which they made possible the down. It would appear that the work of the cl :b. At the same I juveniles had disappeared. How, retia a whoi incharge,re time, to ensure that the pp ever, Fen, s tion of their services was in bal- ports about 50 youngsters 15 years ance, he pointed out some of the t and younger, to be out there kick - difficulties that arise in dealing ing. So it looks as though there with them. The speaker of the eve- would be plenty of homebrew foot- ning. Mr, Nimmo, of Wingham ball talent around for awhile. Any Presbyterian Church. was introduc- way you look at it, while the kids ed by Robert McMillan. Mr. Nim- are kicking footballs they will not oto, in his remarks, recalled that be ar=ound kicking up mischief some the phrase, "What we,,,have, we place where they should not be. hold", was one held hi high repute In the meantime, Ed. did not for - by Canadians. He queried, howev- ret the boys. while he is busy er, the extent to which this would keeping, the Seniors in lime, Two continue to be true unless there • years ago Chatham issued a chal- was 'a. change in attitude on the lehge to Huron to fight it out for partof irony today. He told his, the Western Ontario Juvenile audience that it was essential that championship, Ken and Ed. got an assessment be made to insure chat we determine what must be done in order that we will preserve for the future the heritage we en- joy. Suggesting one example of the indifference which exi.stted was the fact that so few Cauudians made use of their franchise. He told his audience that in ridings in which there was a high content of New Canadians, the proportion of New Canadians who voted was inevit- ably- much greater than those who had been citizens through the years. This, he said, cane about ht- arise New Canadians had known the difficulties which existed in countries other than democracies sueli as Canada and appreciated the opportunity which the franchise gate- them. "If we permit our- selves to drift and if we become negligent in upholding those demo- cratic principles and in making use of the benefits which a democracy provides us, tlien we are, in effect, suggesting that we are prepared to abandon our freedom," he said. Stating that he was satisfied and he felt that his audience would agree, these things which we hold clear are worth some sacrifice. Mr. Nimmo warned that our benefits cannot be assumed by means other than the contributions of each one of us. Keith Sharp expressed, the ap- preciation of the meeting to Mr. Nimmo. Rev. D. Glenn Campbell spoke briefly, telling of the work of the Men's Club, and indicating the credit that was due the presi- dent and other officers. Minister of • Health Visits Hospital Here Denying rumours that he would not be a candidate, Thomas Pryde, M.L.A., told a Conservative rally at Eisenllach's bush, near Bayfield, Friday evening, that he would again offer his services. The meeting was addressed by Dr. McKinnon Phillips, Minister of Health, who earlier had made a rapid visit to hospitals in Exeter, Seaforth, Clin- ton and Goderich. In Seaforth, where he arrived in mid-afternoon, Mr, Phillips was re- ceived by Mr. :McKellar, board chairman; board members James M. Scott and A. Y. McLean, and the superintendent, Miss V. Drope. Tells of Work HFA Does for Amateurs• The Editor: Dear Sir: Our Sham-atures art- icle of last week's issue brings up Canadian Legion members -600 strong—and representing branches from Ripley and Tiverton on the north, to Grand Bend on the south, will parade in Seaforth on Sunday. Many of the branches will bring C.G.I.T. Have Mothers As Banquet Guests The Margaret Larkin C.G.I.T. held a mother and daughter ban- quet in the schoolroom of First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday of last week. The president of the group, Elizabeth Habkirk, presided. Guests were .introduced by the leader, Mrs. Ross Hamilton, and the program included a toast to the Queen, a toast to the Church by Mrs, J. W. Thompson, and a toast to the C.G.I.T. by Sheila McFall- den. A toast to the mothers was proposed by Eilzabeth Hablcrk and replied to by her mother, Mrs. Scott Habkirk. Other items on the program in- cluded a piano duet by Ellen Gor- will and Kathy Boshart, Rev. D. Glenn Campbell told the gathering the extent to which the C.G.1.T. was indebted to Mrs. Hamilton for her unselfish leadership. He was followed by a musical'selection by Ellen Calder, Kathy Boshart, Ag- nes Carter, Madeline Townsend and Carel Nicholson. The speaker for the evening was Miss S. I. McLean, and she was thanked on behalf of those present by Ellen Gorwill. The programa was concluded by the girls recit- ing the C.G.I.T. Purpose in unison and 'Taps. their Bands with them, accord Dg to :Stuart Wigg, president of the Seaforth branch, who is co-ordinat ing arrangements here. The occasion is the annual drum* head service of Zone C-1 of Op Canadian Legion. It is the first time the Legion has paraded in Seaforth in more than 1.•6 years,. Legion officials say. The service will commence with a parade of all branches, bands and color parties to the Lions Park. The parade, whieth will be in Charge of Parade Marshal Fred E. Willis, will assemble in the area of-Mar- ket fMar- ket and High Streets, The service at the park, which commences at 2:3o p.m., will feature an address by Maj. Rev. Finlay G. Stewart, of Kitchener. Following the service the parade will reform and march to Victoria Park, where wreaths will be placed on the soldiers' monument there, and a short service held. As the parade moves off it will pass a saluti+ag base on Qouinlock St. . Branches who will participate will include Seaforth, Brussels, Goderich, Clinton, Exeter,Grand Bend, Tiverton, Wingham, Kincar- dine, Ripley. Mitchell, Howick and Hensall. Members of the Ladies' Auxiliary will also 'participate. In the event of unfavorable wea- ther, the service will be held in the arena. To permit the assembly of the parade, permission has been re-, quested to close certain streets to traffic for short' periods. Details are being worked out between par- ade officials and Chief Constable Gordon Ferris. the question, "What about the, Well, Huron League was the not behind in takingkingup the matter; Lions Park Attracts Many in fact, they were somewhat to the forefront, About seven years ago June Picnic Gatherings Ed. Richards, of Ethel, was insist- ent that something should be done. His proposal was concurred in by Ken Betties, of Winthrop. The insistence of these two men resulted in the league appointing Ed. vice-president in charge of Comes Down Chimney, Lucky Dodger Too Late Some weeks ago a Clinton or- ganization, in order to advertise a bingo, 'had dodgers scattered over the district from an aircraft. A few of the many thousands were identified as luck9 dodgers and en- titled the finder to a prize if turn- ed in the night of the event. Otte of the lucky dodgers turned up a few days ago when Miss Olive Laidlaw .found it in a fireplace in the Laidlaw residence. It had cone down the chimney, but un- fortunately nfortunately was not 'discovered in time to be of any benefit. their heads and a team together Mr and Mrs. S. Jeffrey and Mr. and journeyed to Chatham. Be sides having a good time, they and Mrs. W. Glover. beat the Chatham boys two games LOWE FAMILY REUNION straight. La.st year, looking for further fields to conquer, they went after Toronto :xnd Hamilton w-ith- MR. AND MRS. CLUB The members of the Mr. and Mrs. Club of St. John's United Church, Stratford, and their fam- ilies, held a picnic at Lions Park, Seaforth, on Saturday afternoon. A ball game was -played, with Gordon Anderson's team declared the win- ner. Results of races were as follows: three years and under, Ray Jen- sen; five and under, Lynda Down; six and seven, Mary Holmes; eight and nine, Ruth Marie Glover; 10 and 11 Joan Down and Donna Holmes; three-legged race. girls, Barbara Robinson a n d Gail Holmes; couples, John Down and Gail Holmes. • Following the supper hour, the president, John Down, expressed the best wishes of the club to Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Donald in their new charge at Maple. Mr. and Mrs. Donald were presented with two scenic views of Stratford. Further sports were curtailed because of rain. The committee in charge of the picnic included ?,Ti'. and Sir-. E. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. F. Cole, The annual reunion of the de- scendants of the late John and out too much succes. Only one Elizabeth (Johnstone Lowe was game was arranged, and that with held on Saturday afternoon at the Scarboro, who journeyed to Bris- Seaforth Lions Park. Dinner was sels, to beat the Huron boys in the 'seryed at 1:30 p.m., under the con - last few minutes of the game. venership of Mrs. Harold Cardiff, However," this is another year., and during the afternoon a prn- Jnnio•, Juvenile and Bantam teams' gram of sports was arranged and from Huron tire to be entered in carried out by John Conley, assist - the all -Ontario competition. Ed. is- ed by Harvey Stephenson and the now on the Ontario Minor Soccer sports committee. Mr. and airs. Council and spends considerable of Jack Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. Siewart his time commuting between here and Toronbo. Huron should feel proud to know that these boys are to be given a cern for next year's picnic were chance to compete in this great named: president. James Mt'Far- game, with teams outside of their own locale. The fact that most. of lane; secretary treasurer, Mrs. Har- vey Dennis; convener of food, Mrs. Dniiglas Hemingway. R.emembranc•es were presented to the oldest woman present. Mrs. Richard Cardiff. Ethel; the oldest gentleman present, Wesley Steph- enson. Brussels; the family coming the farthest distance. A. 11. Stew- art, Windsor: the largest family present. Mr. and Mrs. George Wil- lis, of Jarvis: the youngest person present, Sheila Stephenson, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Steph- enson, Brussels. Guests were present. from Se's forth, Walton, Jarvis, Windor, Lis- towel, Ethel, Brussels, Paris, Lon- don. Drumho, Brantford and Hen- sall. Lowe and Mrs. H. Stephenson. ,Tust before the evening meal, a short meeting was held ,nod offi- Wilmer, Harrison; sports, Lorne Hackett, Jim Harrison, Joyce Townshend and Beverley Proctor.. Next year's picnic will be held on the second Saturday in June at the Lions Park, Seaforth, with dint ner at 1 o'clock ,sharp. Race results were: boys and girls, five and under, Bobby Col- lins; girls, eight and under, Bar- bara Willert, Viola Collins; boys, eight and under, Ken Taylor, Bob- by Oke; girls, 12 and under, Gloria Harrison, Betty Harrison; boys, 12 and under, Gary Harrison. Ralph Harrison; young ladies, Olive Aik- eirhead, Ina Taylor: young men, Chester Hackett, Jim Harrison; married ladies. ,P1iyllis Harrison, Lorraine Thurtow; married men, Harold Willert, .Freddie Aikenhead; children's shoe scramble, Betty Al- ton, Marjorie Alton; men's diaper race. Wilfred Harrison, Cliff Hack- ett; ackett; men's balloon race, Stan 'Col- lins. Allen Johns; men's beauty contest, Bill Hodgert. Lorne Hack- ett. A relay. bean, looking glass and spool and thread race were followed by a peanut scramble and ball game. our boys are born in Huron and vicinity, and that the teams in Hamilton and Toronto are mostly Old Country boys, should ,add a flavor to the game. To draw a con- nection hetween Senior and Minor football, one team in particular is composed of all boys who started in the minor section, and most of the other teams have some minor graduates, which speaks well for the coaching the boys have receiv- ed. The Ontario Football Anstrciation and the Dominion Football Associa- tion aro not unmindful of the fact that teaching the boys this great game will assure us of future play- ers, and have expressed this fact in a concrete manner by granting $1,000.00 last year for minor soc- cer promotion; also the Ontario Minor Football Association met once every month last year and are doing the same this year, to get minor football going all over the province This' speaks well for the men on this council. At pres- ent it is composed of two from Toronto, two from Hamilton, one from the Bay of Quints, and one from Huron. A word to you ex -players: 1f you enjoyed the game, don't you think the boys in your neighbor- hood eighborhood would do the same? Then, if so, what are you going to do about it? (Signed) CENTRE FORWARD HARRISON PICNIC The 19th annual Harrison reun- ion was held Saturday. June 12. at the Lions Park, Seaforth, with 110 attending. Everyone enjoyed a good dinner at one o'clock and a picnic supper at live o'clock. The sports committee had a busy after- noon with races and games. The TROYER PICNIC The 32nd Troyer picnic was held Saturday. .Tune 12. at the Lions Park. Seaforth, with Mr. Herb Troyer acting as president. Eighty- two relatives and friends were pre- : cur, ]registration commenced at 1:3,ti. with races following at 3 o'clock. Winners were: children's race, 01:r• to five years. girlc and boys; =ills, six to 10 years. Eileen Dol - map ; boys, six to 10 years, Jimmy Coleman; girls, 10 to 15 years, t.;loris .licArthur; boys, 10 to 15 years. John McArthur; finger hunt, George Johnston; wiggles, 300 Iledlieka; nose dodo, Joe Herdlicka and airs. Isabelle McArthur; pack age. Mr, and Mrs. Bill Tomlinson; spoon and bean, Wayne and Eileen Doknage: slipper race, Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Clarke; kick the slip- per. Mrs. Bill Tomlinson; nose do- do. Wayne and Eileen Dolmage; bean guessing, Mrs. Myrtle Krug- er; youngest child, Robert Cole- man: one coming the farthest dis- tance, air. and Mrs, Roy Pettit, Kewanee, Illinois. A group photograph was taken and a community supper was held at 5:30, followed by the election of officers, as follows: president. Herb Troyer. Toronto; vice-preed dent. Russell Coleman, Seaforth; sec.-treas.. Ellwood Clarke, Sear forth; sports committee, Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Oke, London, and Mr. and Mrs. George Hoggart, Londes-_ born. It was plannedto have the Pic- nic at Seaforth Lions Park again next year. Relatives were present from Kewanee, IllinoisChellalem, Newburg, Oregon; Wayne, Mich., TgerTonto, Sarnia, Tillsonburg, Court- hind, ourt hind, London and surrounding dis- trict. Greetings were received from England, Lincoln, Nebraska, Cali- fornia, alifornia, New Jersey, Anderson, Inn diania; La Crosse, Wisconsin, and London. oldest person a.ttendin:g wa.s Mrs. Isadore Harrison. of Hoimesviile, andyoungest was Sheron Willert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Willert. . The couple travelling the farthest was Mr. and Mrs. J. Wil- liamson, Vancouver, B.C. The officers for 1955 were elect- ed as follows: president. Albert Taylor; secretary -treasurer, Chas- ter Hackett; directors: Ella Thur low, Phyllis Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Guest: "Do you run a bliB';, tween the hotel and the rMlway station?" Manager: "No, sir." - Guest: "That's atbatrnde. friends said You Weal*; get fit coming and going"