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The Huron Expositor, 1955-06-24, Page 1li: =nW !�9 F" ' *We' > t > eir SEAFOR'H, ON;;A r., . BRIG. J. E. C. YANGetAN, Commander, Canadian Joint Staff, London, representing the Chief" of Staff, chats with Clare Miller, of Kitchener, Ont., during the ceremonies at Beny-Sur-Mer, France, commemorating the. Allied landing on "D" Day. Brig. Pa ngman is well known in Sea - forth, his mother being the former Violet Case. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY REVIEWS WORK OFFICERS NAMED AT BANQUET The final meeting of the Hospital; Auxiliary was held in Grand Bend fast Tuesday evening. Dur - the meeting the following oft" - were elected for 1955-56 President, Mrs. E. A. McMaster; first vice-president,. Mrs. Walter Stuart; second vice-president, Mrs. Richard Box; secretary, Mrs. John Longstaff; treasurer, Mrs. James A. Murray; corresponding secre- tary, Miss Alice Reid; member- ship„ Mrs. Walter Stuart; press and publicity, Mrs. R. R. McKindsey; social convener, Mrs. Harold Whyte; ways and means, Mrs. Wm. Hart, Mrs. F. J. Bechely, Mrs. B. McLean; buying -committee, Miss V. Drape, Mrs. H. Whyte, Mrs. M. McMillan; mystery box, Miss Dorothy Parke; nominating con- mittee, Mrs. B. McLean, Mrs. •W. _.. Stuart. Mrs:, J. Botham The'�omenital auxiliary to Scott Memorial Hospital has ex- perienced, the meeting was in- formed, a very successful year during 1954-55. The major project for the past three years has been to assist the Hospital Board in re- organizing 'the hospital kitchen. With the payment of $1,907.50 to the board this year, the auxiliary has now completed its share of this undertaking. A total of $3,000.00 was paid to the board over the three-year period. Bed lamps for the hospital, at a Cost of $193.50, were also donated this year by the auxiliary. Following is the 1954-55 finae cial statement: Receipts Bank bal., Sept., 1954 .... $ 1,022.94 Tag Day receipts 146.20 Bank interest 13.45 Rummage Sale 282.18 Turkey Raffle 125.35 Dance '69.00 Skating Party 22.00 Bridge 45.00 Women's Inst. donation25.00 Penny Sale 652135 Rummage Sale 169.10 Fees 9.00 Collections $8.02 Total $ 2,619.79 Expenditures Provincial Hospital fee $ 15.00 National Council fee Convention expenses Pd. Hospital Bd., kitchen Pd. Hospital Bd., kitchen Pd. ,Hos. Bd., bed lamps Xmas gifts to Hosp. staff New Year's baby cup ., Two turkeys, re raffle ,.,. Adv. & exp., re projects Sundry (flowers, stamps, etc.) Bank bal., June, 1$55. 0 1 5.00 70.00 1,000.00 907.50 193.50 58.20 5.60 17.65 129.41 a 17.25 200.68 Total $ 2,619.79 .. Treasurer: Isabel Murray. Decoration Day Services Sunday The annual Decoration Day par- ade of the Canadian Legion will aaakeaolaceaSinaclaPaat. lap, Mk, in "victoria Park: The parade, head- od by Seaforth Highlanders, will 'eave the post office at 1:30. He sat fidgeting and nervous in the solicitor's waiting room. A clerk entered. I say," said the client, beckon- iiig to him, "I have an appoint- ment with the solicitor at ten o'clock. It's about a legacy." "And how long have you been _waiting?" Rosemarie Bolger, M a r g a r e t "Twenty years!" Boyd, Mary Broadfoot, Marjorie SPORT EVENTS. FEATURED AT ANNUAL NORTHSIDE 'SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC Seaforth }Bowlers Brinr4 Back Trophy Hotel Clinton's bowling trophy came to rest in Seaforth last Wed- nesday afternoon, as Dr. P.. L. Brady and Bill Ball notched Clin- ton's top bowling crown with three wins and a total score of 69. Although there was a poor turn- out to try for the Clinton honors, those who did howl ran into keen competition.. Last year's winner of the trophy, a Goderich rink skip- ped by Ernest Pridham. with H. McNee as lead, came second in their attempt to defend the title with a score of two wins plus 15 and an aggregate of 49. Another Goderichrink, skipped by R. Mc- Manus, with Stewart Robinson as lead, were in third spot, with two wins plus 12 and an aggregate 47 • Stanley Youi'b Instantly KIRd -No inquest will be held into the death of William Gerald Coleman 16, . son of Mr. and Mrs. Anson Coleman, R.R. 1, Zurich, who waa instantly killed in a car accident; : *north•of Varna Sunday evening. Crown Attorney, Glen Hays, of Goderich, said an inquest° would not be . necessary. at was appar- ent the car had gone out of eon,, trol, and markings showed where the vehicle had gone through a ditth and smashed ,ageinst• a tree-; A funeral was held Wednesday!; at :2 p.m. from the home of bis parents, lot 6, concession 7, Stan ley Township. The Rev. J. Pitt,, Varna United Church, officiated,; Interment was in Bayfield ceme- tery. Surviving besides his parents are. three brothers: Gordon, R.R. 1,,. Zurich; George, Toronto, and Jack at home, and his paternal grand- father, George Coleman, of Sea - forth. He attended S.S. 7, Stanley, and was a pupil of Clinton District Col- legiate Institute until one - month ago, when he quit school to work on his father's farm. He was a member of Varna United Church, Pallbearers for the funeral on Wednesday afternoon were Donald orrest, Lorne Love, William Con - It, Kenneth Stephenson, Ronald 'olemen and Wayne Taylor. The flowerbearers were William Dow - son, Ftyod Turner, James Love, ;uissell Taylor, Berne McKinley, Cobert McClymont, Russell Faber, Robert;: Webster, James Chap- nan, William Turner, Robert Tal- aot and Murray Taylor. !ek�fld (rcwdsPac ork Under Nearly 2,00a people made use of the facilities of Seaforth Lions Park last weekend. Many came for reunions, picnics and swims, While others came to settle down under shady trees to get cooled off. Far-ayvay points, such as New Hambutg, Listowel, Milverter' and ayQnNew London, had large groups repres- ented at the park. . During the weekend the park played host to 12 different reun- ions and Sunday School picnics. Reunions celebrated were 1\ chaf- fy, Ball, Ellis, Downie, Fothe 'ng - ham, Fell and Pryde. jAWARD CONTRACTS FOR POOL, CAMPAIGN FOR FUNDS CONTINUES Tenders for the construction of gineers for the project, were re- presented at the meeting by W. K. Clawson. • Estimated cost of the entire pro- ject is $40,000:" In addition to the two contracts, work requiring to be done includes certain altera- tions to the existing building, pro- vision of electrical and water ser- vices, necessary drains, as well as seeding and sodding. Work has been underway for some time and excavation of the pool site is completed. It is ex- pected the contractors will com- mence work immediately in pre- paration for pouring cement. Meanwhile, the campaign to raise funds necessary' to finance the pool project is continuing. Canvassing in some areas ,has been held up, according to Chair- man Dr. J. O. Turnbull, but this is now being pressed to a conclu- sion. One of the special events being planned to aid the project is a peanut drive, which gets under way Friday night. Members of the Lions Club will canvass all Seaforth homes and offer cans of peanuts for sale. Details of the program are contained on Page 3 of this issue. the new Lions Pool were opened ata meeting of the Park commit- tee Friday afternoon. The contract for. the construc- tion of the cement pool, 100 by 50 feet, including lounge area, un- derground equipment room, grad- ing and fencing, was awarded, su.bjest to' approval, to Seaforth Concrete Products, for $17,749.08. The tender of Frank Kling for the provision and installation of filtration and chlorination equip- ment and electrical equipment, was also accepted, subject to ap- proval. The amount of the con- tract is $15,318. In each case, the tenders accepted were the lowest bids. Five bids were received for the concrete work, and four bids on equipment. , M. M. Dillon and Co. Ltd., Lon- don, who are the consulting en - UNVEIL WINDOW SPECIAL SERVICES Unveiling a large memorial win- dow, "The Resurrection Garden", marked part of the colorful 100th anniversary ceremonies held in St:'' Thomas' Anglican Church, Sea - forth. Donated by the St. Thomas' . Ladies' Guild, the window was. un - GRADUATION. EXERCISES HELD IN f‘:`, .S.A�� UDiTRIU,M ON THURSDAY At Seaforth District High School graduation exercises, held in the school auditorium Thursday after- noon, 79 students received dipl- mas. Following are the students who received their Intermediate Cer- tificates for the completion of Grade X. with the required obliga- tory subjects, plus four optional: Northside United Church held its f boys, 8 years old, Bernie Jessome, annual Sunday School and Church I Bobby Plumsteel; girls, 9 years, picnic last Friday afternoon at' Nancy Dale, Phyllis McNichol; the Lions Park. The program was boys, 9 years, .Richard Muegge, Peter Sillery; girls, 10 and 11 years, Barbara Talbot, Phyllis Bryans;. ,boys, 10 and 11 years, Races and games were + keenly Ken McLlwain, Terry Ast; —girls, contested, with winners as follows: 12and 13, Betty Drager, Judy kindergarten children Brenda Fer- Crich; boy s,12 and 13, Larry Dale, ns, Christine Turnbull; girls, 7 and under, Helen Elliott, Mary Belle -Stinson; boys, 7 and under, Billy MacLennan, Kerry Camp- bell; girls, 8 years old, Diane Beuerrnann, Linda MacDonald; in charge of Evan Hoffman, Sam Scott, Dick Whiteley and Mrs. J. W. Stinson. DUBLIN PUPILS GRADUATE, WEAR TORONTO SPEAKER Dublin` High School graduation exercises were held on Sunday af- ternoon, June 19. Those receiving diplomas were Eleanor Bowman, Patricia Costello, Joan McLaugh-' lin and Ronald Murray. As the church ceremony began, the high school students marched jag the ',church in procession, singing `God Father, Praise and Glory." They formed a guard of honor• for the graduates, who then entered, pre- ceded by their attendants, Patsy McGratpr, Joanne Goettler, Yvon- ne DeIaney..and Paul Horan. The guest speaker for the occa— sion, Rev. Daniel Coughlin, C.S.B., Toronto, spoke on the subject of "Work". He explained his choice of such a topic by saying that it is of the utmost .importance that sae understand the true place of work in our lives, since we are liv- ing in a world that too often has alto other idea of work than that it le a necessary evil, to be avoided If at all possible. God Himself worked for six days in the crea- tion of the world. It is by our prayer, our work 'and our suffering,,.lte said, that we ere united with Christ and make Up what is wanting to His suffer- ings. "In the Mass we make this offering of our works, as we place them on the paten at the Offer- tory. At the Consecratio d s± of feting becomes -Christ, who, in return gives us Himself. in Com- munion to be our strength in our efforts to fulfill our vocation of working , to bring the world back to Hini," Father Coughlin conclud- ed. The graduation diploma* were 0011ferred by Rev'.,, J. B. Ffoulkes; pastor of Dublin parish, and by Rev. J. McCowell, pastor of St. Columban. Rev. Father Ffoulkes congratulated "-the gra ates, re- minding them that their faith was their greatest treasure. Solemn Benediction followed, with Rev. A. Scalisi, of Mt. Car- mel, as officiant; Rev. J. McCow- ell as deacon,, and Rev. J. Mc- Connell, of Maryknoll, as sub - deacon. As the graduates marched out of the church, the high school choir accompanied by Mr. E. C. Har- ley at the organ, concluded with an inspiring recessional, "Praise Ye the Father." Relatives and friends of the graduates then enjoyed a reception and tea convened by Mrs. Thos. Butters, Mrs. J. Flannery and Mrs. William Ryan. Tea was pour- ed by Mrs. Butters and Mrs. Flan- nery, and lunch was served by members of the P.T.A., assisted by the girls of the school. District Teachers Hold Meeting Fifteen members of the Seaforth Unit Federation of Women Teach- ers' Association of Ontario met on June 11 for a final banquet meet- ing at the Seaforth Public School. The officers for the 1955-56 term are as follows: president, Mrs. June Boussey; vine -president, Mrs. Elva Ellis; secretary -treasurer, Misg Metal Turnbull, Mrs, Elva Ellis; telephone secretary, Mrs. Boswell. All committee members were retained for the second year. Billy Pinder; girls, 14 and over, Joan Bach, Una Talbot; boys, 14 and over, Billy Pinder, Larry Dale. Girls' three-legged race, Mae Berger and Phyllis Bryans, Emily Elliott and Lois Scott; boys' three- legged race, Billy Pinder and Ken- neth McLlwain, Bobby Muegge and David Stinson; junior girls' sack race, Mary Belle Stinson, Nancy Dale; senior girls' sack race, Joan Bach, Donna Mae Berger; junior boys' sa"Ck race, Bernie Jessome, Richard ' Muegge; senior boys' sack race, Paul Besse, Larry Dale; paper race, girls, Emily El- liott, Diane Kirk; paper race, boys, Carl Berger, Douglas Wrigh boys, Carl Berger, Douglas Wright; shoe scramble, Larry Dale, David Dale; wheelbarrow race for boys, 'Franklin Bryans and Paul Besse, Kenneth McLlwain and Billy Pihder; wheelbarrow race for girls, Marion McLlwain and AIice Christie, Donna Mae Berger and Phyllis Bryans. Thetables had been arranged for by Larry Plumsteel's senior class, headed by Bill Scott and Franklyn Bryans. The food com- mittee, convened by Mrs. B. F. Christie, assisted by Mrs. Snell; Mrs. Schneider and Mrs. Berger, arranged places for everyone. A tired but happy group sat down for a delightful supper, topped off with ice cream. Reef. J. ,W. Stinson welcomed his congregation to the tables and led in singing Grace. The girls of the senior choir looked after the serving, with Dr. and Mrs. MacLennan preparing the tea. After supper a spiflted ball game between the Puddle Jump- ers and the Mosquito Chasers was won by the former, captained by Franklyn Bryans. Marion Mc- Llwain captained the Mosquito Chasers, with Gordon Ferris and Cyril Kirk as umpires. The swim- ming was excellent and everyone noted the plans underway for the new pool. Gratitude was again ex- pressed by the Northside picnick- ers to Seaforth Lions Club for the privileges thus afforded in the lovely Lions- Park. Charters, Ruth Crozier, Laurel Dale, Faye Engel, Ruth Anne En- nis, Lois Fox, Audrey Hackwell, Wilhelmina Hyink," Dorothy Keys, Betty Lane, Phyllis Lostell, Isabel• Lyddiatt, Marjorie McEwing, Mar- i�ni• McLLwain, Joy Montgomery, .Josephine Morris, Jenny ltt'rue, Rose Murray, Mary Anne Rey- nolds, Nora Reynolds, Marilyn Riley, Faye Ross, Marlene Ross, Joan Shortreed, Beatrice Siemon, Marilyn ' Stewart, Joan Talbot. Marilyn Taylor, Ruth Teall, Con- nie Wright. Franklin Bryans, Kenneth Coul- son, Kenneth Ducharme, Lawrence Eyre, John Jacobi, John Jewitt. Clendon Kerr, Charles MacGregor, William Norris, David Perrie. Keith Pethick, Douglas H. ,Riley, Douglas W. Riley, 'Robert Snell. Clement Steffler, Laurence Tay- lor. Following are the students ‘vho received their Secondary School Graduation Diplomas for the com- pletion of Grade XII with the re- quired obligatory. subjects, plus three optional: Alive Bannerman, Joanne Beuer- mann, Elizabeth Campbell, Marion ick, Arlene Diegel, Rose Marie Ducharme, Beverley Evans, Betty Goudie, June Hackwell, Sheila Mc- Fadden, Helen McGonigle, Janet MacGregor, Helen McLLwain, Lois Roe, Maja Roobal, June Ross, Rose Siemon, Lois Ann Somer- ville, Dora Ann 'Stinson, Joyce Wilson. Donald Dodds, Wayne Ellis, Wil- liam Flannigan, Hugh Gorwill, Wayne McMichael, Ross Millson, William Scott, Patrick Sloan, Ted Savauge, Peter Spittal. AT ST. THOMAS'; MARK 100 YEARS veiled by President Dorothy Parke during the morning service. Archdeacon F. G. Hardy was the special speaker for the morn - in thanksgiving service. Huron C$e'llege Princi al W. R. Coleman gave the evening sermon. Both morning and evening ser- vices were well attended. Special choir arrangements were conduct- -ed by H. G. Meir and organist George Clarke. Rev. J. H. James was in charge ofi''both services; and will handle neat Sunday's special service, when Dr. R. P. Hereford, London, will be guest speaker. Dr, Hur- ford was a former rector of the Seaforth parish. For next Sunday evening's ser- vice, Rev. Janes has arranged for the entire St. Thomas' congrega- tion to go to Huron Camp. The special event will be in the form of a supper and church picnic be- fore the evening service, which will be conducted in the, camp's outdoor --church. p S s. Swine Club He Ts Guelph Speaker Seaforth Swine Club held its Tune meeting at the farm of I;cbrt McMillan. Highlighting the meeting was the isidging of Yorkshire sows, which were officially placed by William '1'urn.bull. lion Dinger, Guelph 'sas the guest speaker for the meeting, and presented his audience with ques- tionaires of the disease and care • of pigs. WINTHROP Mr. Murray Grainger, Toronto, visited his uncle, Mr. ,John Mc- Clure, and cousin, Miss Ethel Mc - Discuss Old Boys' Plans • At Tuesday Meeting With the Old Boys' Revmon but five weeks away, an open meeting of all interested in the Reunion plans has been called -for next Tuesday even- ing in the Town Hall, accord- ing to A. Y. McLean, associa- tion president. The meeting has been called by the reunion association so that a full re- port of the plans could be dis- closed and discussed by those interested. At the same time, it is expected . many sugges- tions will be advanced by those attending. Letters have gone out to `presidents or secretaries of Seaforth organizations, asking that representatives of each organization be named to at- tend the meeting. In addition, it is expected all members of reunion standing committees will be present. Daisy: "I've no use for Doctor Stitchem." Dolly: "Why is that?" Daisy; "When he operated on my husband, he left a sponge in him—and Henry's been nothing but an old soak ever since." • Wallace Family Holds Reunion Over 40 members of the Wallace family gathered at the Forrester Flats hear Bcnmiller Saturday for their annual picnic. Honored at the event as the oldest person pre- sent was Mrs. Alex Wallace; Tuck- ersmith. Sports events directed by Mrs. Howard Yeandle, Kitchener, saw the following winners: children's races, seven years and over, plane Roe, Kenny Miller; five to seven, ,Joyce Roe, Bobby Wallace; girls up to five, Carol Anne Wallace, Kathleen. Miller; boys up to five, David Miller, Dougie Reid; bag race, men, Gerald Blake, Charles Reid; ladies, Mrs. Douglas Wal- lace, Mary Lou Roe; wheelbarrow, Gerald Blake and Chasles Reid; single men's race, James Wallace, Jack Calwill; married men's race, Gerald Blake; ladies' race, Mrs. Douglas Wallace, Mrs. Donald Wallace; kick -the -slipper, m e n, Russel Miller; ladies, Mary Lou Roe, A cermet scramble and a soft- ball game concluded the sports events for the afternoon. Those attending the picnic in- cluded: Mrs. Alex Wallace, Tuck- ersmith; Mr and Mrs. Wesley Roe and family, Harlock; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Walker and family, Bruce - field; Mr. and Mrs. Orville Blake and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Blake and family, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reid and family, Varna; Mr. and Mrs. Russel Miller and family, Mr. and Mrs, Donald Wal- lace and family, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wallace and family, Miss Beulah Dennis and James Wallace, Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Yeandle, Kitchener; Mrs. Tom Calwill and Jack,, Brucefield. .A. Officers To. Leave Seaforth Lieutenants Joan Hunter and Lillian Pyke learned last week that they, are leaving Seaforth to take oilier .appointments in Sal- vation Army work. Both the Lieutenants trained in Toronto at the William Booth Memorial Training College :and were commissioned on June 28; 1954, and appointed to Seaforth Corps. Their appointments now will take them to Toronto and Tillsonburg, Ont. Lieutenant Hunter is transfer- ring to Social Work, and will be stationed at _..Vida Lodge (Girls' Home) pro tem, Toronto. Lieutenant Pyke will continue to work in the London -Windsor Divi- sion, and will assist at the corps in Tillsonburg. The officers will conduct their farewell meetings . this Sunday, June 26, and then proceed to their new appointments. Lieutenant Pyke, however. will be travelling to her home at Sydney. N.S., for furlough before going to Tillson- burg. , Northside,United Church. Sunday School, R.C.A.F. United Church Sunday School, Clinton, and the Fireside Farm Forum held .their annual picnics. Only One Ticket Sold • Out of all the hundreds of people at the park during the weekend, only one person purchased a ticket on the draw, proceeds from which go to the new pool, from the .tuck shop counter. However, a special campaign on the park ground Sat- urday afternoon sold a number of tickets, During the weekend their were cases of vandalism around the park after closing hours.. Police investigated and are keeping a close watch on the Lions Club park property. S.S. 7, McKillop On Thursday afternoon, June 16, the -parents and pupils of S.S. 7, McKillop, held their annual school picnic at the Seaforth Lions Club Park. After swimming, races and games were held. The results of the races were as follows: under school age, Tommy Leeming, Neil McNichol, Paul Somerville, Mary Leeming, Doug- las Way, Herbie Shannon; boys, Departing Minister Honored in Hensel! Rev. W. J. Rogers, rninjster of Hensall and Chiselhurst United Churches, was given a television set as a going -away gift by his congregation Tuesday evening. Mr. Rogers has accepted a church near Por't Credit. Both congregations were present in the Hensall United Church for the presentation. Mrs. Rogers re- ceived a bouquet of red roses, and Mr. and Mrs. Roger's daughters, Carol Anne and. Brenda, each re- ceived a bedroom lamp, bracelet and necklace. Presentations were made by Mrs. L. Eller, Mrs. Doug. Co Mrs. K. Brintnell, Mrs. S. Ranni Elgin Rowcliffe and Earl Treffery. Walter Spencer, who was mas- ter of ceremonies, addressed' the minister preceding the presenta- tion, to which Mr. Rogers replied. Mrs. Rogers also received a cup and saucer from the Evening Aux- iliary. The program consisted ni a male quartette, Dr. D. McKelvie, S. Rannie; ,Jarvis Horton and Ron Meek; vocal selections b. Mrs. Russell Broderick and Miss Faye Ross; violin selections, Jarvis Hor- ton; piano solo. Mrs. Glady : Luk- er; vocal duet. Mrs. Raye Pater- son a n d Mrs. H. McEwan. Accompanists were Mrs. J. C eight and under, 11 on c Bob Shannon Jack Ec ailq ,,,� eight and under, Audrey, Melia . t ael, Carol Burt, Linda Se nervalle, boys, 10 and under, Bt7ly'MeCraviFs Don McNichol; Nelson Ryan; tbrae legged race, Barbara Driscoll and Jane Somerville, Bert Dennis and Billy McGavin; men's race, Stew= art McCall, John Drisgoll, Walter Somerville; ladies' race, Mrs: Ivan Shannon, Mrs. Somerville; boys, 14 and under, Ronnie Driscoll, Tommy Somerville, Bert Dennis; girls, 14 and under,' Faye Love, Jane Somerville, Barbara Driscoll; sack race, Bert Dennis, Billy Mc - Gavin; wheelbarrow race, Tommy Love and Ronnie Driscoll, Bobby Shannon and Donnie 'McNichol; '*' shoe -kicking, Mrs. Norman Shade, Mrs. Charlie McGavin; Mrs. Alex Dennis. The ladies of the section served a delicious supper, and the picnic was brought to a successful close. Kippen East W.I: - Kippen East. W.I. held their an- nual picnic at the Lions Park, Sea - forth, last Tuesday evening, at which time sports and delicious food highlighted a successful eve- n Following- are the results of the sporting events: Racing: girls,6-9 years, Ruth Ann McNichol, Bar- bara McNichol; boys, 6-9 years, Les. Broadiout, Gerry Upshall; girls, 9-12 years, Susie Mae Los - tell, Jean McNaughton; boys, 9-12 years, John Varley, Bob Upshall; girls, 12-15 years, Marie Jarrott, Mary Charters; boys, 12-15 years, Frank Varley, Ronald Eyre; young people's race, Laurence Eyre, Frank Varley; married wo'tnen's kick the slipper, Mrs. George Var- ley, Mrs. Charles Eyre; married men kick the slipper, Ken McKay, George Varley; three-legged race, girls, Gladys Chapman, Donelda Lostell; three-legged race, boys, Laurence Eyre and Ronald Eyre; sand bag race, Red side winning; women calling their husbands, Mrs. Robert Gemmell; men, call- ing their wives, Ross Broadfoot; owing the ball,. Mxs..l,oss.: Gksa man; men, sloe • Lostell; wheelbara row race, Ron Eyre and Wayne Chapple: ring the bell; women, Mrs. Bruce McGregor; ring the bell, men, Robert Gemmell; lucky plate, John Varley; number of but- tons in a -bottle, Bob' Upshall. Harrison Reunion Among the early pioneer settlers of Goderich were James and Sarah Harker Harrison, who came to Canada from Yorkshire, England, and settled in Goderich in 1836, later taking up residence in Gode- rich Township. Their descendants held their 20th annual reunion picnic at Sea- orth Lions Park on Saturday, une 11. There were 87 present, slight drop in attendance due to wet and cold weather. Everyone njoyed a swell dinner before the aces were run off. There was my a warm-up ball game before nother rain shower, so an early icnic supper was enjoyed by. all. The following were elected to of- fice for 1956: president, W. C. Ad- ams, London; secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Amy Hunt. London; direc- tors, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Harri- son, Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Harrison, Science Hill; sports com- mittee, Mr, and Mrs. Bill Aiken - head, Kippen, Mrs. Olive Adams and Mr. Bud Hunt, London. Winners of the sports were, as follows: boys and girls under five, Bryan Hodgert, Richard Willert; girls, eight and under, Diane Fab- er, Barbara Willert; boys, eight and under, Leroy Harrison, Bobby Collins; girls, 12 and under, Gloria Harrison, Mary Symons; boys, 12 and under, Ken Black, Leroy Har- rison; girls, 15 and under, Gloria Harrison, Betty Harrison; boys, 15 and under, Ken Black, Richard Harrison; young ladies, Muriel Harrison. Belle Graham; young men, Lorne Hackett, Jim Harrison; married ladies, Mrs. Lois Hodgert, Mrs. Joyce Willert; married men, 'Harold Willert, Bud Hunt; necktie race, Joyce and • Harold Willett, Amy and Bud Hunt; balloon burst- ing race, Freda and Bill Aiken - head, Lois Hodgert and Albert Taylor. The lucky draw for a two -pound box of chocolates was won by Mrs. Stan Collins; oldest person present, Mrs. Isadore Harrison; youngest person, William Ernest Collins; coming the greatest distance, Mr. and Mrs: W. C. Adams and Cathy, London. Goddard, Miss Greta Laramie, f Mrs. A. Ross and Miss Gisrdys J Luker. a Lunch was served under the di- rection of the Evening Auxiliary, e who were also responsible for the r lovely, flowers that decorated the 0 church. a p GATHERING AT McKILLnf P SCHOOL, RETIRING TEACHER iS HONORED For the past nine terms teacher at S.S. No. 6, McKillop, Foster T. Fowler, who resigned this year, was honored by students and rate- payers at an .occasion at the school Thursday afternoon, On behalf of the section. Mr. Fowler was presented with a ma- hogany table and onyx cuff links and a tie -pin. Loretta Connelly read an address composed by Lur= raine Smith, a former pupil, and now teacher at S.S. 8, McKillop. Mr. Fowler expressed his appre- ciation of the kindness which had been shown him. Ice cream and treats were served the pupils. The address: Dear Mr. Fowler:— Ten years ago, in forty-five, The place was buzzing and alive: It was September, school's first day, And' we pupils were hurrying on .our way, To school to see what we could see, We wondered who the teacher might be. Would he be short or tall? Would he be big or small? But most of all we feared he'd be cross, So we wondered would we or he be boss! He was none of these, He was just himself; He would try to please If we behaved "ourself." Sometimes he'd look at us and frown, We were a bad bunch, But he settled 'us down With .his pleasing manner, His pleasant smile, Soon for him we'd go the second mile. Soon we were eating right out of his hand, We were the best pupils in the whole land. In grammar and math this teacher exeelled, Very shortly we, too, could do these right well; His wonderful stories we'll never forget. They were the best in the world, I'll bet. In the forties our entrance we tried, And his pupils were tops, you sure- ly spied; In high school, too, they edged the top, And some even conquered the first spot. He worked hard, his pupils to drill, And his labors never rewarded him ill; So through the years he accom- plished much, In many fields and all are such, They need <' od mention for all to hear To those who hold him, their teacher dear. At Christmas time a concert we had, And -everyone went home feeling glad. Many years ago we, used to make chairs. Then in 1944" Mr. Fowler intro- duced theli,School Fair; It was a success, as we all know, For people far and wide would go; Every year it was better and bigger And proceeds were more than we had figured. Now what shall we do when he is gone? I hope we can still carry it on. We're losing a man who has help - 'ed us more Than anyone else we know. We wish him succes's in, his future days, We know he'll succeed, for his winning ways. Mr. Fowler, we want you to know That we hate to see you go; We wish you every sueess, And heaps of happines. To show our gratitude to you, For services present and past, We have a token of our esteem, We'll hope you accept it, though small it may seem. And when you're in Logan, it's only a hope To come to see. your Meads in McKillop. . --Signed on behalf of your pupils and the ratepayers of S.S. No: • 6, McKillop. Dudley -Richardson Meet At Stratford The Dudley -Richardson Reunion was held in Queen's Park, Strat- ford, on Sunday, June 19. Over 60 were present at the reunion, at which time new officers for the coming year were elected. An extensive sports program was the feature of the reunion. Rene ping races, egg races, kick -the -slip per and other events created laughs for everyone: Families wer®,present from va, Brussels, Simcoe, St. Ma'tyr " Denfield, Stoney Creek, 6"ztdb Waterloo Goderich, Clinton, ford, Walton, Blyyth and mbro