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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1955-02-11, Page 1rig Gni �u} tf, ada Whole Number 4544 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1955' JUNIORS OPEN BEST -OF -FIVE HERE SATURDAY The League - leading Seaforth Baldwins cleated t h e Blen- heim Wildcats 8-5 in the final Junior 'B' O.H.A. game here Sat- urday night. The first game of a hest -of -five playoffs, between Seaforth and Blenheim, opens here next Satur- day night. The first frame ended 1-1 Satur- day night. Seaforth took the lead iin the second, with the line of Stone, Chalk and Vena getting its second goal, while Mcllwain, Muir and Lockridge also scored. Blen- heim's tally came from Alarcon. Tommy Salter took the spotlight in the third period with three goals and one assist for Seaforth. Marcon assisted on his third Blen- heim goal. BLENHEIM — Goal, B. Sum- mers; defence, J. Millard, P. Shil- dington; centre, D. Hinnegan; wings, P. Hinnegan, A. Hinnegan; alternates, J: Emery, G Corbett, E. Marcon, L. Cusinato, .EI. I?i-ck- �, R. Pearson, D. Butterman. AFORTH—Goal, R. Salts:r; defence, J. Lockridge, K. Bell; centre, H. Chalk; wings, D. Stone, G. Vena; alternates. P. McPher- son, M. Shantz, T. Salter, J. Mc- 3lwain, R. Muir, D. Larochelle, E Barton, D. Jesson, T. Sawyer. First Period—Goals: Seaforth, H. Chalk (G. Vena, D: Stone), 11:04; Blenheim, E. Marcon (T. Cusinato, G. Corbett), 3:27. Pen- alties :G. Vena, R. Muir, D. Pear- son, K. BeII. Second Period—Goals: Seaforth, D. Stone (H. Chalk, G Vena) 4:15; Blenheim, E. Marcon, 14:05; Sea - forth, J. McElwain (R. Muir, J. Lockridge), 15:25. Penalties: D. ]Hinnegan, P. McPherson, P. Shil- iington, G. Bell. Third Period—Goals: Blenheim, E. Marcon (H. Pickering, F- iinato), 1:51; Seaforth, R. Muir J. Mcllwain, T. Salter), 4:5 a - Horth, G. Vena (H. Chalk, D. Stone), 7:35; Seaforth, T. Salter, 9:47; Blenheim, D. Hinnegan (P. 1iinnegan), 13:20; Seaforth, T. Salter, (P. McPherson, M. Shantz) 16:06; Seaforth, T. Salter (M. Shantz, F. Sawyer), 18:36; Blen- heim, A, Hinnegan (D. Pearson, HL Pearson),, 19:32. Penalties: Larochelle, F. Emery, E. Barton, i9 Butterman WINS SUIT DRAW In a draw for a suit offered each month by the Seaforth Athletic Association, the January award went to 'Robert Scott, Seaforth, who held the lucky ticket. Tickets are now being sold on a draw for another suit, and the lucky ticket willbe drawn the end of the month. SEAFORTH FIREMEN had a busy day Thursday with three alarms. Most, serious was the first call, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, when fire completely destroyed a frame dwelling on a farm owned by Wm. Sproat, on the 5th concession of Tuckersmith. The house, shown here, and occupied by Mrs. Annie Arnold, was a total loss when water failed. According to Fire Chief John Scott, loss was $5,000. While firemen were engaged at the Arnold fire, a second call came from the home of Reeve James Doig, 11/4 miles south of the first fire. The town truck was used at the latter fire while the rural truck was being used at the first fire. A chimney fire at the Doig home was brought under control with negligible damage. That evening :a third alarm called firemen to the boiler shop at Robert Bell Industries. A small fire in an outside parti- tion was quickly extinguished. (Photo by Phillips) Sons -Ave -Guests Of Men's Club The annual father and son ban- quet of the Men's Club of First Presbyterian Church was held Tuesday evening. Taking part were: President James Murray, J. Scott Cluff, R. Reith, Ken Cardno, Ian Sims and Robert Wright. Special speaker was Inspector Albert Witts, of the Ontario Provincial Police, who discussed traffic problems in de- tail. A movie followed his speech. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY IS 110 • PLAN EVENTS FOR ANNIVERSARY Directors of the Seaforth Agri-' cultural Society are planning a series of events to mark the 110th anniversary of the society, it was revealed at a meeting Friday eve- ning. A committee, headed by J. M. Scott, has the matter in hand and plans as its first event a var- iety show, and a play with his- torical significance. James R. Scott is to write the play, which "Public Relations Program" Under Discussion by Distriet Farm Forums CROMARTY FARM FORUM Cromarty Farm Forum met Monday evening with the largest attendance this season- Follow- ing are the comments expressed by the members on the discussion period: It was thought that town and country people should get to- gether more in order to under- stand each better. We think our agricultural fairs are a great help in getting town and farm people together. Our community Farm Forum review night is another way. We think more town people should be asked to join the farm forum discussion. If daylight sav- ing time makes the town people happier, farmers will go along with them, although it is of no use to the farmer. We also think CKNX Radio Station, Wingham, is doing a very good job with having the interviews with the different agricultural representatives, field mnen, etc. Winners of euchre were: ladies' high, Mrs. Bert Riley; low, Mrs. T. Laing; gents' high, John Hog- garth; low, Filmer Chapple; lone hands, Filmer Chapple. McKJLLOP FARM FORUM -. S -S. No. 2, McKillop, Farm For- um met this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Clarke, with an attendance of 24. Subject tinder discussion was "Public Re- lations." The radio broadcast stressed the fact that not enough information concerning the Fed- eration was getting back to the individual farmer, although the Rural Co-operator does carry a good deal of the activities of the Federation, and - can be read by any who so desire. Hensall Wins Midget Opener Hensall Midgets clipped Monkton Lions 6-4 in the first game of best of three O.M.H.A. semi-finals play- ed in the Mitchell arena on Thurs- day night. The Hensall team car- ried the balance of the play and it was only the fine defensive work eof McEwan and Reidy that kept the score as low as, it was. Baynham was thbig gun for the Hensall boys as he picked up three goals and one assist. The fine goaltending of Hensall wine tender McLaren kept the pressing Lions at bay during the Oast period. It was a fast clean game, trot was witnessed by only a handful of fans. Concerning our own groups, we say: first, be sure that we are well informed ourselves before we attempt' to present our problems to others, then thorough discussion by farmers and urban people alike on all matters on which both may derive benefit; also continue re- porting the activities of our farm forums in' the local paper and on the radio. Three of the groups say that we should give the Fed- eration more support, while two groups say the Federation has not given value for money spent to date. Regarding the change in broadcast time, we are in favor of having the farm broadcast during the Hoon hour, which is more con- venient to farmers. Progressive euchre results were: ladies, Mrs. Stewart Dolmage, Eileen Dolmage, Elsie Storey; men, Wayne Dolmage, Sam Mc- Clure, Robert McMillan. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Storey and will feature "Farm Marketing Abroad." PARR LINE FORUM The Parr Line Farm Forum was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson with 25 mem- bers present. A discussion was held on the topic, "A Public Re- lations Program." It was agreed by most members that if we are to have better rela- tions with urban groups, we, the farmers, should be well informed first of all, then a public relations delegate should be sent from ev- ery farm organization to meet with the various urban groups. This Forum feels that there is a better understanding between the farmer and his local village or town due to the closer contact be- tween both groups. But the same was not true for the larger cities, where much could be done to en- lighten and improve misunder- standing, especially in' relation to the problems of the farmer. In regards to getting a better informed community through the local weekly, we find that there is excellent co-operation on the part of the weekly press. Farm Forum reports, Federation of Agriculture reports and activities have been well covered by the local press. The local radio station bas shared in publicity and service for many farm organizations—much of the time is free. The Township of Hay collects 2/5 of a mill for Federation pur- poses'. We think that it should be • raised at least another 1/5 of a Mill. This Would . provide the extra motley needed for a public relations program by the Federa- tion of Agriculture. Euchre winners were: ladies, Miss Ruth Ann Jarrett; gents, Gordon Love. Lunch was served by the ladies. The next meeting will be held at the home of Wilfred Mousseau. FIRESIDE FARM FORUM Fireside Farm Forum- met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mansel Cook, Hullett, Monday with 24 adults present. The topic had to do with the statement that infor- mation is a requirement to public relations. In discussing the topic the meet- ing felt that it was hard for the farmers to dress like town dwel- lers since the farmers has chop and feed and produce to handle on nearly every occasion that he goes to town. At the same time, it was felt that his appearance could be improved upon and that a neat- er appe:,lanee would give town people a better view of the far- mers. An effort should be made to invite more town people to farm meetings and discussions, and then give publicity to the results. Radio and newspapers can be thanked, the forum thought, for the time and space which is given to farm problems. Dramatized in- terviews are found to be helpful, and if such agricultural programs were put on the air at a time con- venient to both urban and rural people it would help with a better understanding. The meeting felt that local pap- ers could be thanked for the space which is given to the discussion' of farm problems. and it was felt that farm organizations should make more effort in reporting pro- gress of farm organizations and presenting findings regularly. The forum didn't think thfat there would be any benefit from paying into another public relations program at provincial or national level, as such a program would necessitate the employment of trained person. nel which, in turn, would take ad- ditional funds. A greater degree of co-operation on the part of all existing organizations with respect to a public relations program would be of considerable help. Following the discussion period progressive euchre was- enjoyed and prizes were won as follows: high, Mrs. George Carter and Mrs. Jessie Tebbutt; lone hands, Mrs. George Carter and Bert Hoggart; consolation, Mrs. Oliver Anderson and Douglas Riley, The next meeting will �.�i�'.� held at the home of Mr. and Mrpon- ald Buchanan: will be presented in March or early April. The meeting elected Russell T. Bolton as president, succeeding Arthur Nicholson. Mr. Bolton served for some years as presi- dent a -number of years ago. Past President Nicholson- continues on the board. Robert W. Campbell and Robert E. McMillan were re- elected on the board as vice-presi- dents, and Earl McSpadden will continue as secretary -treasurer. Directors representing the town and surrounding municipalities are: McKillop, R. Bolton, R. Campbell, R. McMillan, Irvin Tre- wartha, Kenneth Stewart; Tuck- ersmith, A. Nicholson. Allister Broadfoot, Andrew Moore, Joseph Devereaux, Jr.; Hullett, Elgin Nott, Oliver Anderson: Seaforth, J. M. Scott, R. B. Holmes; Hib- bert, Percy Wright; Stanley, Bob Allan. The current president of the Junior Farmer organization is automatically on the board of di- rectors as its junior member, R. B. Holmes, R. Campbell and J. M. Scott were appointed a com- mittee to investigate the erection of a suitable memorial to mark the 110th anniversary, which will be unveiled in connection with this year's Fall Fair, McKillop Barn Burns, Loss $'_ police Investigation Underwa Circumstances surrounding a fire which destroyed a barn on the farm of Archie Smith, fourth concession of McKillop, three miles north of Seaforth, early Wednesday morning, are being in- vestigated .by police and a repre- sentative- of the Fire Marshal's office. The fire completely de- stroyed the barn and contents. Mr. Smith is reported to have esti- mated his loss at $15,000. The police investigation is in charge of Sgt. C. N. Anderson and Constable Helmar ,,Snell, of the OId Boys' Reunion JulyAug 30 to Au 3 • Committee Organization Started. Seaforth Old Boys' Reunion and Centennial celebration will open on Saturday; July 30, and continue for five days. Meeting Monday evening, the Seaforth and District Old Boys' Association established the dates for the summer reunion occasion. The well -attended meeting ad- vanced organization work and re - Book Circulation is On Increase, Board is Told Circulation of books at Seaforth Public Library showed a substan- tial increase in 1954, it was re- vealed at the annual meeting of the board held Monday evening. Total circulation was 10,391. Mem- bership has also increased, Miss Greta Thompson, librarian, report- ed, among younger members. Miss Mabel Turnbull was re- elected as chairman of the Library Board. Rev. H. Glenn Campbell is secretary -treasurer, succeeding F. C J. Sills: Miss Thompson was re -engaged -'as librarian. Members of the book committee are Mrs. Joseph McConnell, chair- man; Mrs. J. Ellis, Mrs. C. E. Smith and, Miss Rose Dorsey. The property committee members are William Hart, chairman; Rev. H. Glenn Campbell, Miss M. Turn- bull and Mrs. J. A. Munn. Appreciation for their excellent work was expressed to Mr. Sills, who is retiring frm the board, and to Miss Thompson, the librarian. Tv o new members were welcom- ed to the board, Mrs. J A. Munn and Miss Rose Dorsey. viewed steps to be taken in the preliminary stages. A. Y. Mc- Lean, president of the association, presided and reports were receiv- ed from committee chairmen. Next meeting of the association will be held Friday evening, Feb. 18, and each Friday evening there- after. Already names of former resi- dents are being received by Miss Hazes Reid, who heads a commit- tee compiling a mailing list. Each school register of Seaforth and dis- trict schools are being checked to ensure invitations go forward to all former residents. In the mean- time, citizens are urged to write out the names and addresses of former residents and forward to Miss Reid. In asking for co-opera- tion in compiling a list, Miss Reid explained that the system that is being installed will eliminate dup- lication. For this reason then, she said, she hoped there would be no hesitation in forwarding names, even though it may be considered a particular name had been for- warded by someone else. A preliminary announcement is being prepared by J. A. Stewart and his publicity committee and will go out within a week or so, Mr. Stewart said. The meeting heard various suggestions advanc- ed as to ways and means of get- ting the reunion message across. It is expected weekly progress bulletins will be released by the publicity and historical ,commit- tees. Decision as to reunion dates makes possible the preparation of a program timetable, and this is expected to be presented to the next meeting. Frank Kling, in charge of program, and D. Sills, parade committee head, are seek- HENSALL ARREARS DOWN, TO $1,455; COUNCIL APPOINTS NEW ASSESSOR The regular meeting of Hensall council was hcicl Monday evening in the council chamber with all members present. E. R. Davis reported, re the snow removal and erection of snow fences. also the N,vork done in the hall stairways, J. A. Paterson reported re tax arrears of $145.5.799-. or 3.34 per cent in arrears for 1954. also the enquiry he had from the Legion regarding a public hall license. He was instructed to contact other municipalities. He reported con- cerning the convention held in To- ronto attended by the reeve and himself. Miss Clarissa Mitchell appeared regarding her taxes and assessipant as being too .high. but no action was taken. Correspondence was read as fol- lows: Department of Highways: Civic Administration; South Hur- PERTH TREASURER ROBERT HOGGART Robert Hoggarth, 91, well-known Stratford resident who served as Perth County treasurer for 21 years, died at his residence, 112 Avon St., Stratford, on Monday afternoon, following a lengthy ill- ness. Mr. Hoggarth was a veteran of both township and county munici- pal government. A native of Hib- bert Township, he received his early municipal training from his father, who was a prominent Hib- bert Township councillor for sev- eral terms. Mr. Hoggarth served on the Hib- bert Township council for many yeaars. He was first elected coun- cillor in 1896, and was later elect- ed reeve. That was during the time of County Commissioners, when reeves did not sit on Coun- ty Council. He served his first term on Perth County Council as reeve of Hibbert Township in 1925. Re- elected Hibbert reeve in the fol- lowing year, he again took his place on County Council. LEGION LADIES ONSOR EUCHRE An invitation euchre party, in aid of the Legion Ladies' Auxil- iary, was held in the Legion. 'room on Monday evening, sponsored by Mrs. J. Taylor, Mrs. R. Morey, Mrs. A. Muir and Mrs. J. McKib- bon. After a very enjoyable eve- ning, lunch was served. Mrs. .T. Eisler won the prize for the most games. The prize for lone hands was won by Mrs, J. Muir, and the consolation prize by Mrs. E. Felker. The mystery prize, which was a beautiful china cake plate and server, was won by Miss Mae Smith FOR 21 YEARS, H, 91, PASSES It was during the October Ses- sion of the 1926 council that Mr. Hoggarth was appointed treasurer. He held this position for 21 years, retiring in 1947. During his tenure of office, the county had no de- benture debt, the last debt being paid off in 1925. Mr. Hoggarth was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Strat- ford General Hospital for more than 20 years. For several terms he held the position of chairman of the board. He retired from the board in 1946. A member of St. John's United Church, Mr. Hoggarth had been secretary of the ,official board of the church for 19 years. He had been an elder of the church for many years. He was born at lot 24, concession 11, Hibbert, on Feb. 23, 1863, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hoggarth. He farmed in Hibbert Township before going to Stratford in 1926, when he was appointed Perth County treasurer. He was married on March 17, 1886, to the former Ellen Sillery, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Sillery, of Hibbert. Mrs. Hoggarth died in April, 1928. Mr. Hoggarth was also predeceased by a son, Robert Hoggarth, who died in April, 1941, in Hibbert Town- ship. Surviving are one son, Austin Hoggarth, Toronto; two daughters, Mrs, E. H. (Charlotte) McGavin, Windsor, and Mrs. Alex (Alexin ) McLaren, Cromarty; three grand- children, and four great-grand- children. The body rested at the Green- wood•Gilbart Funeral Home Strat- ford, where a service was held at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. W. Stuart Mactedd, Of St John's IJfIited Church, .'nfticiated, Burial WO in Avondale cemetery. ' . on Music Festival; Huron County Seed Fair; Hydro -Electric Power Commission; Board of Transport Commissioners; Canada Bread Company; Tasty -Nu Bakery; D. Bedard; D. Sophia; Township of Tuckersmith; Township of Crow - land; Monteith ,5 Monteith; De- partment of National Revenue; Hensall Public Utilities Commis - Boa Huron Industrial noPrMion n- Iffy ai Ie Has Board; Association of Rural iltm- icipalities; Ontario (Thud Roads Assocf^�ption: St. John Ambulance: ® Shut -out County Treasurer; Brunner Fiend Sales; Department of Public Wel- Against Milverton fare: Bell Telephone; Ontario School Trustees and Ratepayers' Association; Kinsmen Club: J. Tudor: A. Kalbfleisch — same considered and filed. Luker and Hoy: That we rebate the Kinsmen the sum of $42 in hall rent. Carried. Jones and Sangster: That we grant the St. John Ambulance the sum of 510. Carried. ing special attractions. J. C. Crich, chairman of the decoration committee, told the meeting of preliminary plans his committee had under way. The association accepted the of- fer of the Seaforth Fire Brigade to pllovjde financial assistance up to $500, if such was needed, and expressed appreciation of the of- fer. Meanwhile steps ,are being tak- en to complete the formation of various committee, together with the appointment of necessary members. Chairmen were asked to be prepared so that this phase of the organization could be com- pleted at the next meeting. Morris Twp. Boy Injured By Car Harvey Mann, six, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mann, of Morris Township, -.was admitted to Wing - ham General Hospital late Tues- day afternoon with severe injuries suffered when he was in collision with a car on his way home from school, 11/4 miles east of No. 4 Highway. Two other school companions who were with him escaped seri- ous injury, although one received body and head bruises. The boy along with Neil Edgar, six, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Edgar, and Linda Casemore, six, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Casemore, were walking home from Stone School on the sideroaad between the first and second con- cession of Morris. They were ap- proaching the brow of a hill when a car proceeding south and driven by Charles M. Fraser, of R.R. 2 Bluevale, came over the slope Seeing the children the driver braked the car, and failing, drove it into the snowbanks Fraser told police apparently the left front fender hit the chil- dren. The Mann boy was admitted to hospital with a broken upper left leg, head injury and .suffering severe shock. The Edgar child re- ceived bruises to the head and left. hip, while the Casemore girl escaped uninjured. P Provincial Constable Robe Lew- is, of Wingham, investigated Accounts Passed Bills and accounts were approv- ed as follows: Association of As- sessing Officers of Ontario, mem- bership, $10; Receiver General. in- I 1 11 Roberton. come tax, $6.50; E. R. Davis, sal- ary. $210.16; 0. Twitchell. supplies, $2665; Municipal World, supplies. $27.20; E. Munn, labor, streets $15.50, Hall $2.00: G. Ingram, la- bor, streets, $12: Pedlar People Ltd., signs, $12.65; A. Clark, labor and material, streets, $6.75; L. Desch, policing, $27.15; L. S. EiI- er, coal, Hall, $39.55; H. B. Hor- ton, meals, transients, $5; W. Lee, meals, transients, $1.50; Mrs. C. W. Elliott, meals, transients, $2.50; Hensall Public School, current ex- penses, $2,000; J. A. Paterson, in- surance, Hall, $64; C. Reid, snow- plowing streets, $18.40; Bell Tele- phone, services, $29.40; A. Coch- rane, labor, Hall stairs, $29.40; B. A. Kyle, labor and material, Hall stairs, $57.40; Clark & Fuss, labor and material, emergency lights, Hall, $23.75; Hensall P.U.C., hydro for Hall, $$21.57; J. A. Paterson, licenses, F.D. $4, expenses $46; W. Parke, expenses, $50; Kinsmen Club, rebate, rent, $42; St. John Ambulance, grant., $10. Total, $2,797.63. Reeve Parke reported the inter- view with the Provincial Police in Toronto, A. W. Kerslake was ap- pointed assessor at a salary of $30Q per year, on motion of Sang- ster and Jones. Bylaw No. 4, appointing asses- sor and Bylaw No. 5, expenditure on streets, were given necessary reading and passed. Considerable discussion took place as regards the salary of E. R. Davis and his work and hours. On motion of Luker and Hoy, the salary was set at $2,600 per year. On motion of .Tones and Sangster, the salary of J. A. Paterson, as clerk -treasurer and collector, was set at $1,200 per year. The meeting adjourned at 12;05 a.m. ( Contributed Seaforth Midgets trounced Mil- verton Midgets 8-0 in Seaforth Arena, 'Thursday, Feb. 3 The Seaforth team can thank their goalie. B. McGonigle. for playing a tremendous game and making some outstanding saves on his way to the shutout. Mason and McFadden were out standing goal shooters, scoring six between them.., Scoins and Dale shared two df Seaforth's eight. These fellows were assisted won - Thompson y by tvright, Thompson and Strong. The Seaforth fans are beginning to show signs of being a little bit interested in their fine hockey clubs and these wonderful young sportsmen. As a result of the two games with Milverton last Tuesday and Thursday, Seaforth became the winners of the Clinton, Milverton, St Marys and Seaforth group, and now await word as to further games. Scores were 12-3 and 8-0 for Seaforth. The winners of Mount Forest and Palmerston series will play Wingham for group finals. Synopsis of Seaforth-Milverton game at Milverton last Tuesday is as follows: First Period—Listowel: Taman from Hamilton, 19.33;. Seaforth: Mc dden from Roberton, 1.52; Sestrns, 6.03; Dale, 7.35; Wright, (Stapleton, Dale), 15.14; Dale (Scoins), 16:51; Mason (McFadden and Roberton), 18.30. Second Pe$'od—Milverton: Den- stedt (Taman;, 4.39. Seaforth: Roberton (McFadden), 6.50; Mc- Fadden (Mason and Roberton), 7.25; Mason (McFadden), 7.48. Third Period—Milverton: Den- stedt (Taman and Melrose), 14.27. Seaforth: McFadden (Williams and McClinchey); Mason, unas- sisted; Mason (McFadden). There were 14 penalties handed out by Referees Limeveber and Peck, of Stratford—four to Milver- ton and 10 to Seaforth—which could have been more evenly shared. Accused: "Judge, I dont know what to do." Judge: "Why, how's that?" Accused: "I swore -to tell] the truth but everytime I try, some lawyer objects." • Huron detachment of the O.P.P. Pending the completion of the; in- vestigation, police are .holding George Ogglesby, no fixed address,' Ogglesby, charged with vagrancy, appeared before W. E. Southgate, J.P., Wednesday morning and was; remanded without bail. According to police, he had been at the Smith farm prior to the fire, but had left there and had come to Sea - forth. Huron Crown Attorney H. Glenn Hays said Wednesday night he was awaiting the report of the in- vestigating officers. Frank Phillips, Seaforth, said he' arrived at the fire a few moments before the fire brigade. Already a portion of the barn had fallen in and there was 'no hope of sav- ing the building, be said. The alarm, came into Seaforth about three o'clock, and when the brigade, under Chief John F. Scott, arrived at the scene a few moments later, the barn, a mass of flames,' was beyond saving. Lost in the blaze, in addition to the building, were eight cows, 12 or more young cattle, 30 pigs, a number of laying hens, and some machinery. There was no possi- bility of rescuing stock or remov- ing machinery, according to fire- men. For a time, sparks whipped off the fire by a brisk breeze, threat- ened a driving shed, but the fire did not spread. It is believed some insurance was carried. HOLDS GINGHAM DANCE Members of the Hospital Auxil- iary to Scott Memorial Hospital sponsored a well -attended • ging- ham dance in the Community Cen- tre Friday evening. Music was furnished by the Norris orchestra. Prizes offered in various special events were won by Dr. F. J. Bechely and Mrs. Bechely, Elmer Larose; Mr. and Mrs. A W. 911•• lery, and Mrs. J. A. Stewart. Steady Growth At McKillop Fair; Ken Stewart, Pres. McKillop School Fair continues • . to show a steady growth, it was indicated at the annual meeting of the trustees of the McKillop schools held in S.S. No. 6 school- house on Thursday. Louis Bolton was chairman, and Donald Dennis secretary. Foster Fowler, secretary -treas- urer, in his financial report, show- ed a steady growth of the fair. This year, again, there is a sur- plus after paying prizes and ex- penses amounting to around $800. It was decided to hold the fair this year on September 15. Officers elected were: past presi- dent, Louis Bolton: president, Ken Stewart: vice-president, William Boyd: second vice-president, Har- old Pryce; secretary -treasurer, Foster T. Fowler. ANNOUNCEMENT '.1Ir. and Mrs. James McKibbon, Seaforth, announce the marriage c'f their younger daughter, Doreen Isabelle, to Robert Carl Pinkney,! son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pinkney, formerly of Seaforth. Rev. Ray McCleary performed the ceremony at w'oodgreen United Church on Friday. February 4. BRUCEFIELD 'CHURCH PLANS LOAN RETIREMENT Decision was made at the an- nual meeting of the Brucefield United Church congregation last Wednesday to pay off the $1,000 loan from the M. Gibson estate. This payment, which is to come from the proceeds of the sale of the church shed, will leave the fin- ances of the church in good shape, with all debts paid. Due to blizzardy weather, only 23 members of the congregation attended the annual meeting, which saw good reports brought in by the following: Session, Rev. G. G. Burton and R. P. Watson; Woman's Association, Mrs. H. F. Berry and Mrs. McBeth; flower fund, M. E. Swan; Woman's Mis- sionary Society, Mrs. A. Ham, Mrs. H. Dalrymple; Mission Band, Mrs. Ed. Allan; Sunday School, R. P. Watson; C.G.I.T., Mrs. W. Scott; Junior Congregation, Mrs, C. Christie. J. A. McEwen reported for the trustees that there was $110,000 worth of insurance on the proper- ties. Mrs. Mac Wilson reported for the Missionary and Mainten- ance Fund; John A. McEwen gave the auditors' report, and Clen Christie reported for the Boy Scouts. A. J. Mustard and Vic Taylor - were reappointed to the Board of Stewards, and W. Fotheringham was appointed to replace John Broadfoot. Other Stewards are: W. D. Wilson C. Christie Wiltner Broadfoot, Alex Mellet), Aiel Mustard,Edgar Allan and Mac Wison. Trustees bre oil's• A. McEwen, R. Soott and Johnston. 14 ;1