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Ninety -Fifth Year
Whole Number 4546
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIDAY',.FEBRUARY 25, 1955
McLean Bros,, Pyyklishela•
$2.50 a Year in Advance
McKILLOP SYSTEM PLANS DIALS
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GEORGE R. CAMPBELL 15 PRESIDENT
McKillop Telephone System will
be required to install dial tele-
phones on that part of its system
being switched by Clinton Bell of-
fice, it was indicated at the an-
nual meeting of subscribers held
in Carnegie Library Saturday af-
ternoon. Clinton system is switch-
ing to dial is May, 1956.
It was estimated the cost of
carrying out preliminary work
leading to the changeover will
amount to $4,300. Dial phones to.
be installed in 1956 will amount
to a further $2,500. Preliminary
work will include rebuilding lines
and splitting existing circuits.
Allan Campbell was re-elected
commissioner for a three-year
term at the annual meeting. Wal-
ter Scott remains as commission-
er for two years, and George R.
Campbell for one year. Mr. Camp-
bell will be this year's chairman.
Presentation To
Bank Employees
At Hensall
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At a staff gathering of the Bank
of Montreal at Hensall, presenta-
tions of a lighter was made to E.
H. W. Forester, on the staff for
the past two years, who has been
appointed assistant accountant at
City Hall Branch, London, and a
travelling alarm clock to Mervyn
Eyre, teller on the staff for one,
and a half years, who has been
transferred to the Aylmer branch.
K. K. Christian, manager of the
bank, made the presentations at
the affair held in the bank.
John M. Eckert is secretary -treas-
urer and John Kellar, linesman.
The system has 438 subscribers.
The financial report showed total
receipts of $13,145; operating ex-
penses, $12,725 for gross gain of
$420.
At year-end assets totalled $47,-
469, while liabilities were $34,196,
leaving a surplus of $13,273.
Annual Red Cross
Campaign Starts
During March
The annual Red Cross campaign
is' being held in Seaforth and dis-
trict commencin.g next week, gen-
eral chairman Rev. J. W. Stinson,
announced.
In commenting on the need for
funds, Mr. Stinson said commit-
ments such as Hurrican Hazel, to
which the Red Cross contributed
so greatly, have resulted in a need
for substantial contributions. The
campaign continues throughout
March.
Arranging for the canvass in the
various districts are: Main Street,
W. E. Southgate; Northwest Area,
A. Y. McLean; Northeast Area, A.
W. Sillery; Southwest Area, E. C.
Boswell; Southeast Area, Scott
Habkirk; West End of Town, Ed.
Andrews; East End of Town, Dale.
Nixon; Tuckersmith, Rev. W. E.
Milroy; McKillop, Robt. McMil-
lan ; Egmondville, John Mc -
Cloy; St. Columban, Father John
McCowell;, Kinburn, Lorne Law-
son; Walton, Wesley Hackwell.
"CROSSROADS '55" HAS CAST OF 75
AGRICULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA
A musical and dramatic extra-
vaganza in which will be featured
a cast of 75, is being presented
by the Seaforth Agricultural So-
ciety during the Easter holiday
week on April 13 and 14. The show
is being presented from the new
auditorium of the Seaforth and
District High School.
Lois Hamilton, Dot Reid and
Frank Sills will take the leading
roles in the production, which will
have a cast of seventy-five. Writ-
ten especially by James R. Scott,
the theme of the show is that there
is just as much amusing and
worthwhile in a small Western On-
tario town as in the modern
metropolis.
"Crossroads '55" is designed to
utilize the talent which is to be
found in the Seaforth .district and
the acts which will be included
cover everything from the High-
land Fling to the Mombo, from the
choir of the Seaforth Public School
to a sultry night-club torch singer.
Altogether, over a 125 enthusias-
tic workers, under the general
convenership of Mrs. Patricia
Nichols, have volunteered to help
try to make the show one of the
most interesting productions stag-
ed in Seaforth in inany years.
President of the Seaforth Agri-
cultural Society, Russell Bolton,
has high hopes for the success of
the show and feels that it is an
important part of the celebrations
which the society has planned for
marking its hundred and tenth
anniversary.
All the proceeds will go to mak-
ing the Seaforth Fall Fair bigger
and better than ever.
Meetings Strain
Town -Half Space
Seaforth Town Hall on most
nights is a lonely looking struc-
ture. A glimmer of light
shines from the fire hall and
the police office, and that is
all.
But on Monday night things
were different. For some rea-
son three organizations decid-
ed to hold meetings at the
same time, with the result
that both council rooms and
the fire brigade room were
filled. As an added attraction,
the Badminton Club was active
on the courts on the third
floor.
The demand for accommo-
dation resulted in some con-
fusion as people wandered in-
to first one and then another
room, seeking the meeting in
which they were interested.
My Armstrong, 90,
Hallett Ex -Reeve,
Passes Monday
For many years Councillor and
late Reeve of Hullett Township,
Matthew Armstrong, 90, died at
bis home in Seaforth early Mon-
day morning, With the exception
of the past two -months, he had
been in good health.
Born in Hullett 'Township the
son of pioneer parents, he attend-
ed Constance School. Early in life
he evinced an interest in munici-
pal and political affairs, which
continued through the year. That
he was regarded as an authority
MATTHEW ARMSTRONG
on municipal matters was indicat-
ed by the number of occasions on
which he was called on to serve
his township as councillor and
reeve.
Mr. Armstrong was married 66
years ago at Londesboro to Annie
Elizabeth Rogerson, who survives.
He farmed in the Constance area
until retiring in 1951 to Seaforth.
He was a member of Constance
United Church.
Besides his wife, he is survived
by four sons and three daughters:
Howard, R.R. 2, Seaforth; John,
Londesboro; Fred, Hamilton; Jim,
Clinton; Mrs. Thomas Pryce, Mc-
Killop; Mrs. Percy Cole, Strat-
ford, and Ella, Seaforth.
The body rested at the G. A.
Whitney Funeral Home here,
where Rev. .7. T. White, of Lon-
desboro United Church, assisted
by Rev. J. W. Stinson, Seaforth,
conducted funeral services on
Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial was
in Burns' cemetery, Hullett. Pall-
bearers were four sons: James,
Fred, John and Howards, James
Armstrong of Brussels, and Thos.
Pryce. Flowerbearers were Gor-
don Pethick, Ken Armstrong, Har-
old and Oliver Pryce.
KIPPEN YOUTH, 8, FATA.LY INJURED
IN BICYCLE - CAR COLUSION
Melvin Taylor, 8, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Taylor, R.R. 2, Kip -
pen, received fatal injuries in a
bicycle -car.. collision Tuesday while
on his way to school. He passed
away in St. Joseph's Hospital,
London, Wednesday morning.
The car was driven by James
T. Chapman, 23, of R.R. 3, Kip -
pen, teacher at S.S. No. 6, Hib-
bert, who also was on his way to
school.
The accident occurred about
8:45 a.m. near the farm of Har-
vey Jacobi, R.R. 2, Kippen.
The Taylor boy was riding to
Unloading Eggs,-
Hensall Man Falls,
Fractures Wrist
Clarence McNaughtn, Hensall,
while unloading his truck of egg
crates, had the misfortune to fall
and slip on some ice, causing a
compound fracture of his right
wrist. X-rays, taken at South
Huron Hospital, Exeter, revealed
the fracture. He was released
from hospital Friday evening and
is recuperating at his home. Dr.
J. C. Goddard attended.
Credit Union
Anticipates
Dividend in '55
Possibility of a three per cent
dividende being declared, was in-
dicated at the annual meeting of
Seaforth Community Credit Union
held in the Town Hall Monday eve-
ning. President P. D. McConnell,
who presided, reported a profit on
the 1954 operations, and said that
earnings are now sufficient to
practically insure shareholders a
three per cent dividend in 1955.
Organized a Iittle less than two
years ago, the Union's member-
ship now is in excess of 100.
The meeting elected as directors
Clare Reith, J. C. Stevens, John
.Flannery, W. E. Southgate and
John Hotham, Jr., the latter re-
placing Mr. McConnell, who re-
tired. The directors at a meeting
in the immediate future will elect
officers. Clare Reith has been
'vice-president; John Flannery,
secretary, and Mr. Southgate,
treasurer.
The credit committee named by
the meeting will be composed of
Frank Reynolds, " Elmet Larone
and F. C. J. Sills, the latter re-
placing H. E. Smith. William M.
Hart, E. P. Chesney and John
Bach will form the supervisory
committee.
DISTRICT PUPILS COMPETE FOR
PUBLIC SPEAKING AWARDS
Annual parents' night and public
speaking contest Was held at the
Seaforth Public School Tuesday
evening. The large auditorium
was well filled as parents and
Farmer, Urban Worker Bettr. r Off?
District Forums Favour Fanner
CROMARTY FORUM
Cromarty Farm Forum was
held Monday evening. Topic for
discussion was: "Farmers and the
Urban Worker." What factor do
you think should,be considered in
deciding which is better off, the
farmer or urban worker? Work-
ing hours, wages, relative respon-
sibilities. Taking the factors into
consideration, which of t w o
groups do you feel better off? The
forum decided the urban worker
was the best off. How do you
think farmers and urban workers
might get to understand each oth-
ers viewpoints and problems bet-
ter? This forum thought by per-
sonal public relations.
Euchre winners were: ladies,
Gerald Carey, Mrs. Bert Riley;
gents, Harry Norris, Bert Riley;
lone hands, Harry Norris. Mr.
and Mrs. F. Chappel were in
charge of the arrangements.
FIRESIDE FARM FORUM
The Fireside Farm Forum met
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliv-
er Anderson with 18 adults pres-
ent. Topic under discussion was,
."City Worker or Farmer: Which
is Better Off." The forum thought
the type of work, social life, edu-
cational facilities and environment'
had a great deal to do with being
happy. The city dweller has short-
er hours, better educational facili-
ties, more choice of jobs, whereas
a farmer has to have a personal
desire for farming or it is impos-
sible to make a success of it. The
forum agreed the farmers are bet-
ter off; they don't have to punch
time -clocks; children have plenty
of space without traffic to con-
tend with. Farmers usually have
a continuous supply of food, di-
rect from their own farms.
Group one didn't think that the
city dweller and farmer could un-
derstand each others viewpoints
and problems better because they
don't try. The farm to the city
dweller is just a good :place to ge
ona holiday.Gro up �b thought
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that if the kaeleiinVitekthethOoit`
dweller out to help him in his busy
seas there would be more un-
derst ding for the busy farmer.
Pro essive euchre was played
for a s"hgrt time. Winners were:
high, Mrs, DorothyDalton; men's
high, Mrs. Bob Jamieson; lone
hands, Mrs. Dorothy Dalton and
Mrs. Bob Jamieson; consolation,
Mrs. Bietta Hoggart and Bob Jam-
ieson.
PARR LINE FORUM
The members of the Parr Line
Farm Forum met at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Blackwell
with 17 members present. The
discussion topic was "The Farmer
and the Urban Worker."
The chief factors we consider
which differ from farmers and
urban workers are: The difference
in the hours of labor; independ-
ence and security; 'which group
shares the most? We feel the far-
mer is better off in respect if we
do not take into consideration his
longer hours of labor which he
many times does not get paid for.
While the urban worker may have
more security in respect to regu-
lated hours of work, pension plans,
vacation with pay, etc., the free-
dom and independence that the
farmer enjoys will propably more
than compensate this difference.
The farm is a better place to bring
up a family, with its fresh air and
sunshine. Neighborliness is a
feature on the farm; city dwel-
lers may not know their next door
neighbor. We think that over the
years the farm will be the better
place for one to live.
The viewpoints of the farmer
and urban worker: If farm organ-
izations would try to inform the
urban worker his cost of produc-
tion' it would clear up much mis-
understanding between these two
groups, especially when food pric-
es are high. This could be done
byfarm organizations. The same
Iea could be done by labor in re-
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Euchre winners were: ladies,
Ruth Ann Jarrott; gents, Ross
Love. The evening concluded with
lunch served by the ladies. The
next meeting will be at the home
of Mrs. Ida Dick.
S.S. 2, McKILLOP
S.S. No. 2, McKillop, Farm For-
um met at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Scott this week. Topic
for discussion was, "The Farmer
and the Urban Worker: Which is
the Better Off?" The radio broad-
cast presented both sides of the
picture fairly well.
Turning to the local group, Ques-
tion No. 1 (a): What factors do
you think should be considered in
deciding which is the better off,
farmer or urban workers we list:
security, health, happiness and
contentment, steady employment,
labor union headaches, cost of liv-
ing, working hours, family life,
fluctuating prices and pride of oc-
cupation. (b) Taking these factors
into consideration, which of the
two groups do you feel is the bet-
ter off? we say the farmer is the
better off.
Question 2: How do you think
farmers and urban workers might
get to understand each others
viewpoints and problems better?
One group suggested through the
Federation of Agriculture and the
labor unions; another says, intelli-
gent discussion between individu-
als; another suggested exchange
of occupation for a short period to
get the actual facts. Summing up,
we say that in the larger cities,
misunderstanding is still quite
prevalent, but in the towns and
villages such is not the case.
The social hour was spent in
progressive euchre, winners be-
ing: ladies, most games, Mrs. EU -
wood Clarke; lone hands, Mrs.
Sam Storey; consolation, Mary
Thompson; gents, most games T.
McMillan; Ione hands, Sam Srtor-
ey_ consolation, Win. Storey.
¶'he next meeting will be held
at the home of Mr. and Mtg.cord Mcarlien '
m41wAym,sivOst Put i.ku .rJOsla9 ud.u., s[d.Nl,t
friends heard candidates from
various classes compete for prizes
and trophies:
Participating this year for the
first time were senior and junior
classes from the Seaforth District
High School, who competed for the
A. Y. McLean and Ross Savauge
trophies. Chairman for the eve-
ning was F. E. Willis, represent-
ing the Seaforth Public School
Board.
During intermission, musical
numbers were contributed by Shar-
on McNichol, Larry Beuermann
and Gene Nixon.
The awards were r presented to
the successful competitors by Mrs.
F. Kling, president of the Home
and .School Club. while L. P.
Plumsteel presented the McLean
and Savauge trophies in the High
School classes.
Those competing and winners
were:
Class d—Grades 1 to 4: Christie
Dobson (first), Darrell Schneider
(second), Susan McLean, Maurice
Stinson, Kim McLean, Ross Alli-
son, Lynda Pryce, Ellen McCahe,
Mary Tenn McLean, Donna Pear-
cey.
Class II—Grades 5 and 6: Pre-
pared speech — Pearn McLean
(first), Dianne McCabe (second),
Bruce Miller, Barbara Talbot,
Gerda Christensen, Bobby Mueg-
ge.
Class III—Grades 7 and 8:
Kathy Boshart (first), Judy Bosh -
art (second), Lynda Savauge.
Barbara Plumsteel, Bryan Brady,
Stan Brown.
Class IV—Grades 9 and 10:
(S.D.H.S.)—Marjorie Boyd (first),
Linda Sims (second), Frank Bry-
ans.
Class V—Grades 11 and 12: (S.
D.H.S.): Rose Marie Ducharme
(first), Hugh Gorwill (second),
Marion Hemingway,
The judges were Rev. D. Glenn
Campbell and James R. Scott.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
The World Day of Prayer will
be observed' in this community in
First Presbyterian Church on Fri-
day afternoon at 3 p.m. Lieut. J.
Hunter, of the Salvation Army,
will be the guest speaker. All
ladies of the community are in-
vited to be present.
Teacher: "With a single stroke
of a brush, the great painter,
Joshua Reynolds, could change a
smile into a fro
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Sryee ;Jacobi. Police said the car
attempted to steer between the
boys who were on opposite sides
of the road. Ontario Provincial
Police Constable Lloyd Weitzel, of
the Stratford Detachment, investi-
gated the mishap. He said the
gravel. road was snow covered.
Believed to be suffering from a
broken left arm and leg, the injur-
ed boy was removed to St. Jos-
eph's .Hospital, London. He was
a student in Grade III at S.S. No.
10, Tuckersmith.
He is survived by his parents,
his motgter being the former Pearl
Mousseau; a sister, Mrs. Jack
Brintn and two brothers, John
.and Alan.
Funeral arrangements have not
yet been completed.
Marton Red men
In Hensall
Thursday Night
Hensall Juniors, who defeat-
ed Lucan in two straight games
to go into the W.O.A.A. fin-
als, meet Wiarton Red Men
for the firsttime on home ice
Thursday night, in the second
game for the W.O.A.A. Junior
Championship.
Playing in Wiarton Satur-
day night and without their
regular goalie, Hensall lost a
close decision. According to
those who were in Wiarton, the
return game in Hensall will
be the best of the season.
Minstrel Show
Is Feature At
Winthrop Church
A minstrel show, presented by
the McKillop Group of Duff's
Church, . Walton, in Cavan Church,
Winthrop, Friday night last, was a
decide4 uccess. The cast consist-
ed or 21 ladies dressed in negro
costumes, who all did their part
exceedingly well.
Mrs. Robert McMichael was the
interlocutor, and the endmen were
Mrs. Andrew Coutts, Mrs. J. Bos-
man, Mrs. Nelson Reid and Mrs.
Ted McCreath. A trial in court
was staged, with Mrs. Gordon Mc -
Gavin taking the judge's part,
with Mrs. Dave Watson, Mrs. Rus-
sell Barrows, Mrs. George Love
and Mrs. Graham Sholdice assist-
ing. Thomas Hackwell gave a
reading entitled, "Mrs. Snowflake
Stops To Talk a Bit," which • de-
serves a special mention. Mrs.
George Fox introduced the cast,
while Miss Lois Fox read the in-
troduction.
During intermission Mrs. J. Bos-
man, Mrs. William Dennis, Faye
Love, Shirley Bosman, Mary Den-
nis, Mrs. Andrew Coutts and Mrs.
Ted McCreath contributed suitable
musical numbers. Mrs. Ted Mc-
Creath and Mrs. Dave Watson
were accompanists.
Seaforth Citizens
Suffer Injuries
In Accident Series
Struck by a bale of hay while
at work at the farm of Harold
.Jackson, east of Seaforth, on Sat-
urday. Alex McDonald is a patient
in Scott Memorial Hospital, suf-
fering from neck injuries.
Miss Valeria Drope, superinten•
dent of Scott Memorial Hospital,
suffered injuries to her back when
she slipped as she was leaving the
nurses' residence. She is a pat-
ient in the hospital.
Falling while taking part in a
dance at a reception in Londes-
boro last week, Mrs. Thos. Flynn
fractured her ankle. She is able
to get about with the aid of
crutches.
Hensall Church
Extends Call To
Tara Minister
The congregation of Carmel
Presbyterian Church, Hensall, held
a special meeting Thursday even-
ing and unanimously decided to
extend a call to the Rev. Donald
MacDonald, of Tara Presbyterian
Church. The pulpit was declared
vacant the middle of October,
1954.
Rev. MacDonald, who has ac-
cepted the call, was born on the
island of Harnis on the northwest
coast of Seotland, studied for the
ministry of the Church of Scot-
land at Glasgow University and
Trinity College, graduating from
the latter in 1935. He held one pas-
torate in Scotland—Baryas, Isle
of Lewis', where he was minister
for 12 ye'" rs, Mr. MacDonald came
to Canada in 1947, where he was
inducts
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Bolderd 'le, Cape Breton Island,
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Seaforth C. of. C. PIan
SpringClean-Up (am
Members of the Seaforth Cham-
ber of Commerce elected Bruce
Gehan' president for the coming
year at the annual meeting of the
organization, held at the Town Hall
Monday evening, Mr. Gehan suc-
ceeds M. R. Savauge, who has
been president during 1954.
In handing over his responsibili-
ties to the incoming president, Mr.
Savauge expressed his apprecia-
tion to the members of the Cham-
ber of Commerce, and particular-
ly to the executive and commit-
tees for the manner in which they
had co-operated with him in fur-
thering the aims and objects of
the organization. ,In his opinion,
much had been accomplished- dur-
ing the year, and he bad every
confidence that the work would be
furthered under the incoming ex-
ecutive.
In assuming office, Mr. Gehan
told the meeting that he was de-
pendent upon the assistance which
he felt certain would be forthcom-
ing from the members and said,
too, that he looked forward to
guidance from Mr. Savauge and
the outgoing executive. He realiz-
ed that there were many projects
with which the C. of C. could pro-
vide assistance, and it was his
hope that members would co-oper-
ate in raising matters that were
the concern of the community. He
expressed his appreciation for the
honor that had been given him.
Mr. Savauge presided for the
meeting which preceeded the elec-
tion of officers. Named vice-presi-
dent was Ross Hamilton. Eric
Milner was re-elected as secretary
and Mervin Nott re-elected as
treasurer. The new executive will
appoint chairmen of the various
standing comrnittees.
Considerable discussion concern-
ed the Dollar Days which had been
held during recent years, and
members indicated various pro-
posals whereby it was felt they
could better serve the purpose for
which they were intended. A deci-
BRUCE GEHAN
sion as to the number of special
bargain days which might be held
during the present year vas left
to the new executive.
Clean-up Campaign
A feature of the Chamber of
Commerce work during the com-
ing months will be the sponsorship
of a clean-up campaign. which it
is expected will be held the latter
part of April or early in May.
Chairman of a committee named
to handle the campaign is Mervin
Nott, who will make arrangements
for others who will assist him. In
discussing the clean-up campaign,
it was suggested that co-operation
could be anticipated from the Fire
Chief and members of the Fire
Brigade, and also that the annual
spring paper drive of the Lions
Club might be held at the same
time.
Reporting on the co-operation
which the C. of C. extends to the
Seaforth Agricultural Society in
arranging an exhibit by merch-
ONE DEAD; FRANK SILLS INJURED
IN TWO -CAR HEAD-ON COLLISION
Condition of Frank Sills was sub-
stantially improved Wednesday
morning, members of his family
said. Mr. Sills, 74, well-known
known Seaforth businessman and
former reeve, 'received multiple
injuries as a result of a head-on
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Gideons Present
Testaments To
Public Schoolrooms
New Testaments were presented
to the pupils and teachers of
Grades V, VI, VII and VIII of the
Seaforth Public School on Wednes-
day afternoon of last week by re-
presentatives of the Gideons. Mak-
ing the presentation were John W.
Thompson, Seaforth, and A. J.
Chambers and Keith Spackman, of
Stratford.
On Tuesday night, Gideons from
Stratford, St. Marys, Mitchell and
Bayfield, met in. Seaforth, when
they were guests at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Thompson.
collision opposite the Lions - Park
about 11:30 Thursday morning. He
is in Scott Memorial Hospital suf-
fering from a fractured leg and
arm, several ribs and multiple
lacerations.
The accident claimed the life of
Harry Roth, 56. Monkton, sole oc-
cupant of the other car involved
in the crash. The Roth car was
proceeding east. the Sills car west,
according to police. Both cars
were extensively damaged.
Ontario Provincial Police Con-
stables Gordon Ferris and Helmar
Snell. of Seaforth, investigated. It
is expected an inquest will be
held, and has been set tentatively
for March 11, according to Con-
stable Ferris.
Funeral Largely Attended
A large number of persons at-
tended the funeral service on Sun-
day of Harry R. Roth, crash vie -
Lin of an auto accident at Sea -
forth Thursday. Mr. Roth had
been a resident of Monkton for the
past 10 years. He worked in Kit-
chener prior to going to Monkton,'
where he was engaged in chick
hatchery business at Monkton with
his brother-in-law, George Metz.
of Monkton. Many floral tributes
and cards graced the casket and
marked the high esteem inwhich
the departed man was held.
The service was held in Monkton
United Church at 2 p.m. Rev. Jas.
Cross, pastor of the church, offici-
ated. Organist was Mrs. Carl Hol-
man. A duet, "He is My Friend,"
was sung by Miss Marion Poslift
and Miss Patsy Parkinson. Two
hymns were sung by the congrega-
tion, "Abide With Me" and "The
Lord is My Shepherd."
Pallbearers who also carried the
many floral tributes were Andrew
Crawford, Alvin Ritz, John W.
Partridge, Irwin Schade, Ronald
Houston and W. Ducklow, all of
Monkton. Interment was made in
the Riverside cemetery, New Ham-
burg. An Odd Fellows' service
was held at the graveside.
Friends and relativg,s attended
from Radville. Saskatcfihewan, Sea -
forth, New Hamburg, Hamilton,
Kitchener, Listowel, Waterloo,
Brussels. Elmira, Mitchell, At=
wood, Stratford, Milverton, Park-
hill, Monkton and surrounding dis-
trict.
TURF CLUB PLANS TWO RACE MEETS;
ELECT WILLARD ELLIOTT PRESIDENT
Willard Elliott was elected presi-
dent of the Seaforth Turf Club at
a well -attended meeting of the
club held in the Town Hall Mon-
day evening. He succeeds John
Campbell, who was elected treas-
urer.
Other officers arc: vice-presi-
dent, Harold Jackson, and secre-
tary, Clare Haney.
The club will sponsor a meet
here on Wednesday, June 8, and
details as to classes and purses
will be worked out at a meeting
to be called in two weeks, Mr.
Haney said.
The meeting made preliminary
arrangements to hold a meet in
conjunction with the Seaforth and
Old Boys'i1s tioiatkkt
District
durin •toe reunion,41
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dw:A4iti,�yi. h4'k lhm.�si�Gv�
ust 3. Decision as to the date of
the reunion meet will be taken
following a conference in Toronto
Thursday between Turf Club re-
presentatives and the Racing As-
sociation.
Name Winners At
L.O.B.A. Euchre
Prize -winners at the L:O.B.A.
euchre Monday evening were:
ladies, high, . Mrs. Ken Chessell;
lone hands, Mrs. Norman Steins;
consolation, Mrs. Hartman Ibis -
ser; Men high, Alfred B'yerman;
lone hands, Norman:,Seo s; con-
�:. .r.
s � latiote, Satn Petit
Ohre, Wea
ants ands manufacturers on, tle: oc-
casion of the fall fair, Keith .Sharp
who- was chairman of that-
Com-mittee; said that the prime essen-
tial
ssential to a proper exhibit was to
underway early. In his opinion,
planning for the event should,start
anytime now, and certainly should
not be left, as too frequently is the
case, until a couple of weeks be-
fore the fair. He felt that if pro-
per planning was done it would be
possible to obtain exhibits not on-
ly from a greater number of Sea -
forth firms and merchants, but
also from outside manufacturers.
There was a definite benefit if
there were more draws or similar
activities, which had the effect of
attracting a greater number of
people into the exhibit areas. He
suggested that the C. of C. could
be of additional help in stimulat-
ing interest in the fall fair parade,
and suggested that a second' com-
mittee to co-operate in this fashion
might well be appointed; The fact
that a parade is planned as a fea-
ture of the Old Boys' Reunion cele-
bration should be of assistance in
guaranteeing a greater entry of
floats and other features in the
fall fair parade, since merchants
could be asked to retain floats for
a second appearance later on.
•No Decision on Signs
Gordon Wright, chairman of the
Civic Improvement Committee,
told the meeting that as instruct-
ed at an earlier meeting, his com-
mittee had presented plans to Sea -
forth Council in connection with
the erection of signs at each of the
entrances to the town. This fol-
lowed a presentation of the matter
by a letter from the secretary.
While council appeared to favor
the matter, no decision was taken,
council suggesting additional in-
formation was needed. It was in-
dicated that queries would have
to be made of the Department of
Highways to determine the man-
ner in which the signs could be
erected. Others suggested that
there need not be any worry about
erecting the signs until approval of
council had been obtained in or-
der that they could be constructed,
The secretary was instructed to
write council to determine what
action had been taken.
The president, Mr. Savauge, sug-
gested to the meeting that there
was a demand on the part of car-
tain merchants to have Saturday
closing hours in effect during April
reviewed. Under existing arrange-
ments, it is intended that the
stores will remain open on Satur-
day night until nine o'clock, and
in sonic quarters this is felt to be
of little value, and that the stores
should either continue to close at
six o'clock or stay open until 10
o'clock. Considerable confusion re-
sults because persons in the dis-
trict are at a loss to know which
particular hours are in effect. It
was suggested by Keith Sharp that
the matter of determining store
hourly be left to the merchants
themseives. This w; uld be prefer-
able, he said, to the present plan
of the C. of C. discussing at great
length the various store hours. In
his opinion. it interferred with
other matters which should be the
responsibilities of the Chamber.
The meeting adopted a recommen-
dation which is to go to the mer-
chants' committee. that considera-
tion be given to establishing store
hours for nine months of the year
on Saturday night at 10 o'clock.
Mr. Savauge said that he had
been approached
by a merchant
who thought that there would be
an advantage if stores remain op-
en on a portion of the holidays
which fell during the Old Boys'
Reunion period. In other centres
where reunions had been held, he
said that there was a requirement
for many of the services offered
by stores, and that these resulted
in. merchants being asked to open
on many occasions throughout the
holidays. This could be avoided if
arrangements were made in ad-
vance to stay open during specific
periods.
Contest Suggested
A suggestion that the C. of C.
co-operate with the Old Boys' Re-
union Association to sponsor a
contest for the best decorated resi-
dence on the occasion of the re-
union, was proposed by John C.
Crich. The meeting indicated that
such a contest would promote con-
siderable good -will and the matter
was referred to the incoming ex-
ecutive to take the necessary ac-
tion. Consideration was also given
to the success of the best decorated
home contest which the Chamber
of Commerce, in conjunction with
The Huron Expositor, had sponsor-
ed at Christmas. it was the opin-
ion of the meeting that the contest
resulted in many more Seaforth
homes being decorated, and mem-
bers recalled occasions on which
visitors to the town had comment-
ed on the favorable publicity
which the plan had brought about.
The meeting was told that a
dinner meeting is being planned
for Monday April 25, and the
speaker will be Dr. Edward G.
Pleva, head of, the geography de-
partment of the University;
Western Ontario: br mie;lt
the exettitive~ has`
with Dr. Plena ih?r'i
tain his presence,
indicate the,..lteps
taken
When his
Hes e.,a
ed