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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1955-12-09, Page 9„,M ria ;” T7 "6 TO MARK DIAMOND WEDDING DAY MR., MRS. SMITH WELL KNOWN HERE Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, long time Seaforth residents, will mark the 60th anniversary of their mar- riage this weekend at their home on John Street. While the wedding took place on December 11, 1895, the anniversary occasion is being observed on Saturday, when open house is be- ing held, and when Mr. and Mrs. Sfnith are looking forward to greeting their friends. Mr. Smith, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, Hullett, and Mrs. Smith, "the former Jessie Cuthill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cuthill, were married at the Cuthill farm, lot 30, concession 10, Hay Twp. F. of A. Names Officers Lloyd Hendrick was named pres- ident of Hay Township Federation of Agriculture at the group's an- nual meeting and ttlrkey banquet in Zurich Community Centre Tuesday night, with about 275 pre- sent. Other officers elected were: Ross Love, first vice-president; Herb- ert Klopp, second vice-president; Clifford Pepper, secretary -treasur- er. Directors are: Harold Willert, Theodore Geoffrey, Harold Rader, Clifford Widow, George Grenier, Wilfred Mousseau, Earl Deichert, Earl Campbell, Jack Faber, Leon- ard Erb. Guest speaker was Fergus Lan- nin, Mitchell area farmer. Wilfred Shortreed, of Walton, president of Huron County Federation of Agri- -culture, discussed a general farm produce marketing board which he hoped would be operating n.;t too far in the future. Gordon Gregg. of 'Bluevale. sec- retary and fieldman of Huron Fed- eration, brought greetings and an- nounced a meeting of farm forums would be held soon. A dance con- cluded the event. Huron Plans Mass TB Chest Check Huron County will have a mass chest X-ray survey starting next May 7. to run until the end of that month. Plans were outlined by Huron County Tuberculosis Association board of directors at a special meeting held in Clinton, when F. E. Madill, president, of Wingham presided. Dr. W. Jamieson. To- ronto, of the TB division of On- tario Department of Health, at- tended the meeting and assisted in outlining plans. According to Dr. R. M. Aldis, of Goderich, director of Huron Coun- ty Health Unit, the last mass sur- vey held in 1952 saw 12,852 per- sons X-rayed in which it was dis- covered there were 17 pulmonary tuberculosis cases, eight of which were active. As well, 310 other diseases and abnormalities were found. Mrs. J. B. Russell, Seaforth, secretaryi-treasurer, in reporting on the Christmas Seal Campaign, said to date $3,625 of a $12,000 ob- jective has been received. The campaign financially assists with the mass survey. Thrifty Kippenettes Discuss Clothes The first meeting for this year ,of the Thrifty Kippenettes was held Saturday afternoon, Dec. 3, at the home of Mrs. W. J. Bell, 'the club leader. The meeting op- ened with singing "The More We Get Together," and repeating the 4-H Pledge. The project is, "What Shall I Wear." It was decided to keep the same name as last year. The girls were divided into two groups and the officers were elect- ed. The Tuesday evening group are: President, Marie Jarrott; sec- retary, Eileen McLean; press re- presentative, Margaret Wood; ra- dio representative, Bonnie Kyle. , Record books were discussed and colors suitable for different types of girls were demonstrated. Lunch was served by the hostess. The second meeting was held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Wm. Caldwell, assistant leader. Home assignment was to find material suitable in color for a dainty type of girl and for a dramatic type, which was the roll call also. It was decided by the girls not to serve lunch at future meetings. McKillop, by Rev. Peter Musgrove. It was a double wedding, the oth- er participants being Mrs. Smith's sister, Jennie Cuthill, who was married to John Patterson. Mrs. Patterson will be among the guests at the diamond wedding anniversary this week. "We didn't go on any weddin.g trip," Mrs. Smith recalled. "We just went down the road a mile or so where we had rented a small house for $3.00 a month." Mr. Smith recalled that at the time he was working for 75 cents a day and boarding himself. A stonemason by trade, Mr. Smith worked on many buildings throughout the district. Be helped lay stones when the Ogilvie Mill, now Topnotch Flour Mills, was er- ected, and also built the founda- tion of the B. B. Gunn home, now owned by J. R. Spittal in Seaforth. In those days, holidays were not as important as they are now, and Mr. Smith -recalled that on the occasion Labor Day was first re- cognized as a 'holiday, he spent the day building the stone founda- tion of the house at the corner of James and West William St., own- ed by Mrs. J. C. Laing. When the requirement for stone masons lessened, Mr. Smith pur- chased and operated a threshing outfit for 12 years. In 1908 he had learned the telephone construc- tion business and was employed by the McKillop Telephone Sys- tem to build the first telephone line from McKillop to Seaforth. which was also the first rural line in the district. In 1911 he built the Stanley extension to the Tuck- ersmith System. In 1916 Mr. Smith enlisted in the 161st Battalion and spent the next three years in the army, serving overseas for two years. When he was discharged in 1919 he was em- ployed by The Robert Bell Engine and Thresher Co., continuing there. with the exception of five years, Mil he retired in 1950. During those five years he operated busi- nesses in Chesley 'and Mitchell. Always interested in municipal matters and an astute student of politics, Mr. Smith served many years on Seaforth town council, and in 1932 and 1933 was Reeve. He is a life-long Liberal. Fur many years he was an ac- tive member of Seaforth Fire Brigade. He is a charter member of Branch 156 of the Canadian Legion. An active member of First Pres- byterian Church, he is an elder and member of the board of trus- tees of the church. Mr. Smith, who was born in Tuckersmith on what's now the Etue farm on the Kippen . road, will be 84 on December 29. Mrs. Mrs. Smith is 78. Both are in ex- cellent health and thoroughly ac- tive. Mr. Smith, who bought his first automobile in 1915, continues to drive a car. and when t' -c weather is fit, he and Mrs. Smith enjoy drives about the country vis- iting their friends. Three years ago they moved from a large house on Goderich Street they had occupied for many years, to a small cottage on John Street. Mr. Smith did all the repairs and al- terations that were necessary be- fore they moved, including a new roof and a garage. Of Mr. Smith's family, but one sister, Mrs. Alice Anderson, of Russell, Man., is living. Mrs. Smith has a sister, Mrs. Patter- son, Seaforth, and a brother, Wil- liam Cuthill, Bountiful, Utah, liv- ing. WILLIAM PARKE was ac- claimed as Reeve of Hensall. It is his second term. ar : d yti Ery SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, DE C MBVR 9, 1955 HensaH increases Pedlars License; Approves Kinsmen BUlL tin Board Hensall Council took action Mon- day night to strengthen its by-law governing hawkers and peddlers, when it amended the by-law to provide for an increase in licenses of $65 in the case of persons ped- dling baking products. Previously, all peddlers using a vehicle were licensed for a fee of $10, while persons peddling on foot paid $5.00. These rates continue to apply in all cases, except those peddling bakery products, where the licenses now will be $75. All members of council were present and Reeve William Parke presided. As a result of an amendment to another by-law, those residents subject to poll tax will be requir- ed to pay more. Poll tax was raise - ed from $2 to $5, it being consid- -red t:_e latter amount more cor- rectly reflected present-day earn- ings. E. R. Davis told council snow fences had been erected and some patching done on village streets. He discussed parking signs, town hall furnace and snow removal. Hensall tax arrears of $1,671.60 represent Ind four per cent of the total, Clerk J. A. Paterson report- ed. Correspondence included: Hen - sail Public Library; South Huron District High School Board; On- tario Municipal Board; Town of Exeter; Department of Municipal Affairs; Veterans' Land Act; Re- ceiver Gereral; County Treasurer; Ausable River Conservation Auth- or:ty; Kinsmen Club of Hensall; Hensall P.U.C.; Pedlar People Ltd.. Bickle-Seagrave Ltd.; Board of Transport Commissioners; O. L. Switzer; Township of Hay; Town- ship of Tuckersmith; Township of Usborne; Township of Hibbert; Judge F. Fingland. Permission was granted the Kinsmen Club to erect a bulletin board at the Town Hall, under the supervision of the property com- mittee. Ernest L. Mickle was apppinted Hensall representative on the South Huron District High School Board for the years 1956 and 1957. Miss C. ,Mitchell appeared be- fore council, complaining about the General Coach Works spoiling her water in the cistern and well, and also draining water into her drain. She also discussed her taxes. No action was taken. Bills and accounts were approv- ed as follows: Hensall P.U.C., hy- dro for Hall, $15.74; relief, $10.00; C. Reid, gravel $15.40, snowplow- ing, streets $18; Lavender's Gar- S.H.DS.S debenture, $2,251.51; age, repairs tractor. $36; E. Munn, Hensall Public School, school rate, labor, streets $7.25, Hall 50c; G. In- $11,820.00; County of Huron, ma - gram, labor, streets. $1225; R. A. teri l and labor, streets, $2,978.00; Orr, repairs, streets. $1.50; E. R. A. Spencer & Son, material, $5.50; Davis, salary, $211.31; Receiver R. E. Shaddick, Band, Remem- General, income tax, $5.35; D. brance Day, $27; Thiel's Trans - Sangster, councillor's salary, $75; port, trucking, $7; Huron Exposi- N. Jones, councillor's salary, $75; tor,. printing, $5.40; Provincial H. Hoy, councillor's salary, $75; L. Treasurer, insulin, $1.85; Bickle- Luker, councillor's salary, '$75; W. Seagrave Ltd., fire dept. supplies G. Parke, reeve's salary, $100; $25.40, rink $76.35; Judge F. Fing- Hensall Chamber of Commerce, land, revising voters' list, $11.92; grant, $300; A. H. Erskine, tax col- J. A. Paterson, revising voters' lecting, $16.45; Hensall P.U.C., list, $51.80; C. Kipfer, postage, $5; street lights, $1,138.00; Hensall J. A. Paterson, accident insurance, Memorial Community Park Board, $30; Bell Telephone, services, fire rate, $761.55; County of Huron, dept. $6.55. miscellaneous, $14.75. rate, $8,173.00; Town of Exeter, Total, $28,440.43. NEW O'BRIEN 'BRIDGE PROPOSED • TUCKERSMITH MAKES APPOINTMENTS Tuckersmith Municipal Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Tuesday afternoon. All members were present and Reeve James Doig presided. A bylaw confirming rates of taxation for the year was given its required readings and passed, and also a bylaw prohibiting park- ing on No. 4 Highway was given its required readings and passed, snbject to the approval of the De - Your Christmas Shopping Guide Not only is this issue of The Expositor bigger than usual— it's 16 pages instead of the us- ual eight—but some 500 more families in the greater Sea - forth trading area will get a free copy of this week's big shopping guide. For these "extra" readers of The Expositor, as well as for the more than 2,000 fam- ilies who regularly read the paper, there's a wealth of in- formation to guide them to merchants who are prepared for record December shopping crowds. We doubt if you'll find a wider range of Christ- mas gift suggestions anywhere in the County than is rolled up into this issue of The Huron Expositor. Unfortunately, despite the added pages, a number of stories of meetings have had to be held over until next week. FORUMS DISCUSS RETIREMENT AND HOW TO PREPARE FINANCIALLY FRIENDLY FEW FORUM The Friendly Few Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley with an attendance of 16. An interesting discussion was held on the topic, after which several games of euchre were played. Prize winners were: high, Den- nis Jewitt and Ross McGregor; low. Gary Jewitt and Wm. Jewitt. Lunch was served by Mrs. Earl Lawson. Mrs. Wm. Dale invited the forum for the next meeting. McKILLOP FORUM S.S. No. 2,' McKillop Forum, was held Monday evening at the home if Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McMillan. :here was a good attendance and 1 lively discussion of the topic, 'Retirement Plan For Farmers." The problem of retirement for Farmers is not entirely financial, but is a very important factor. Looking ahead to future retire- ment is a part of good farm busi- ness planning. Decisions made -r1v in the farming career will be important in determining whe- ther r• riot toe farmer and his wife will be able to retire, and how they will manage it. The time to plan for retirement is when you are young. The forum felt at the presen.t time the farm is a pretty ;ood place to be. An hour of euchre was enjoyed. Winners were: most games, Mrs. Walter McClure and Sam Mc- Clure; lone hands, Mrs. E. Clark and Secord McBrien; consolation, Eileen Dolmage and Wayne Dol- ma ge. PARR LINE FORUM The Parr Line Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Love. There were 24 adults and six children present. The topic for discussion was "Retirement Plan For Farmers." Question 1: When the farmer is planning to retire, do you think it better for him to retire off the farm, or to remain on the farm? Answer: This group was rather undecided as to which would be the better. Most of them thought it better to retire off the farm if it was possible. However, on the other hand, some thought it would depend a great deal orr the indi- vidual. If they have their health and enjoy being on the farm, then they should remain. We feel that perhaps it is much more economi- cal to retire on the farm. Moving Legion Bingo On Monday Night 'rhe annual turkey bingo of the Canadian Legion, Branch 156, is being held in the Community Cen- tre on. Monday night. A feature will be the draw for turkeys which are being offered as prizes in a draw Sponsored by the Hospital Auxiliary. to an urban centre does require a good deal of adjustment an.d means a sudden change of environment. Not too many farmers who feel well are content to sit back and do nothing. even though they can afford to. We feel that if a farm- er is not able to look after a farm and keep it up. they should retire to the town and let a younger per- son take over. rather than let it go back in. value. Some people do find that a change is better, both for their physical and mental health. The husband, though, is the only one who really retires. The wife still has her house to look after and meals to conic. no matter where she is. although re- tiring to a town or city may give her a better chance to get into activities outside of the home. Question 2: How should farm- ers prepare financially for this retirement? Answer: The farmer could pre- pare for retirement by building up his savings account. Life insur- ance may prove beneficial if times and conditions permit him to make his regular payments. Government annuities also provide a measure of old age retirement. The old age pension. of course, is a great help. We do feel that to- day it is hard for the younger far- mer to prepare for this retire- ment time. because if he did get a nice bit set aside. he is taxed and the costs are too high. The forum then. played progres- sive euchre. The winners were: ladies, Mrs. Stewart Blackwell and Mrs. Baker; gents. Ross Love and Frank Mousseau. The hostess serv- ed lunch. The next meeting will be held at the home of Frank Mousseau, when the topic will be, "Planning Against Disaster." VALENTINE BECIKER, who was elected Reeve of Hay Twp. in Monday's election. partment of Highways of Ontario. The reeve and clerk were auth- orized to have an agreement sign- ed with Alex Boys, owner of lot 12, con. 3, H.R.S? to provide a dumping ground for the township. It is expected when final arrange- ments have been made that the dumping ground will be available for use of ratepayers two days each week, under supervision. A surety bond on the tax collec- tor was renewed with the Domin- ion of Canada General Assurance and premium of $37.50 ordered paid. Appointments for 1955 were made as follows: South Huron High School District, J. C. Smillie; Seaforth High School District, Jas. McIntosh; Clinton High School Dis- trict, George Falconer; Scott Mem- orial Hospital, William Cameron. Authorization was given to have plans prepared for a concrete bridge to replace what is known as the O'Brien bridge. The road superintendent was instructed to proceed with the necessary work to alleviate a drainage problem on road adjoining lots on East Cen- tre Street in the village of Eg- mondville. Clerk E. P. Chesney, was in- structed to investigate procedure to be followed in the case of per- sons refusing to make available fe- male calves for Brucellosis treat- ment. Accounts passed included: Fire protection, $125; hospitalization, $5.75; postage, $35; printing and supplies, $171.41; South Huron High School, $315.60; Brucefield lights, $25; share of burial costs. $15; sal- ary and allowance, $175; rent, $30; Division Court fees, $25; Brucel- losis Control, $133.25; road ac- counts, $942.13; relief, $25; side- walk construction. $383.50. General Coach Is Host To Staff The annual Christmas party, sponsored by General Coach Works of Canada, at Hensall, was held at Goderich Pavilion Friday evening. The event was in honor of employees of the company and their wives, and there were some 230 present. Among the guests were John Atkins. president of General Coach I Marlette, Mich.. and General ':'oath of Canada. and Mfrs. At - :ins; Riley Ramsay, vice president ,t' the companies. and Mrs. Ram- say; George Neihart. vice-presi- dent in charge of sales, and Mrs. Neihart; Ward Atkins. legal ad- visor. and Mrs. Atkins; Guy Arn- old. treasurer. and Mrs. Arnold; Mr. and Mrs. Don Lambert; Ward Ilendrick. sales manager. and Mrs. Hendrick, all of Marlette. Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. George C. Brightrall, Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. James A. Paterson. Hensall, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sale, Toronto Mr. 'ale, who represents the Canadian Mobile Homes Association, spoke interestingly and informatively of the mobile homes industry in Can- ada. Door prizes were given out and the evening concluded with a dance, with music furnished by Lloyd Wright and his Rangers from CFPL-TV, London St. Columban CWL Holds Meeting The monthly meeting of St. Col- umban C.W.L. was held in the vestry of the church on Sunday, Dec. 4. The president. Mrs. Joseph Kale, opened the meeting with prayer. The minutes were read by Mrs. Albert Cronin. Second vice-president reported, three parcels of literature and IS pounds of clothing sent to Mis- sions. Mrs. William McMillan re- ported two visits to patients in hospital. Mrs. Angus Kennedy gave the treasurer's report. The euchre parties in homes are prov- ing a decided success.. It was decided to send $15 to Our Lady's Missionaries. Christ- mas donations are to be given the pastor, Rev. F. J. McCowell; our former pastor. Rev. F. J. O'Drows- ki, and Father Hennessey, chaplain at. Westminster Hospital. Mrs. Joseph Kale reported on deanery meeting in St. Marys. Tickets were sold on a box of chocolates donated by Mrs. Jas. McQuaid, and won by Mrs. E. Melady. The meeting adjourned and closed with prayer. CONSTANCE Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dale attended the Second Century dinner in Ho- tel 'London on Saturday night. uF .W:.m.a�rrtnsd�t5 �aM' EDGAR BUTSON, who was returned to office by acclama- tion as Reeve of Hibbert. McFadden Entry Plays Seaforth On December 15 Joe Mavity, who has been the successful coach of Stratford min- or teams for several seasons, is now coaching Seaforth Hurons, Secretary John Longstaff, of the Seaforth Hockey Association, said this week. He replaces Gordon Muir, who suffered serious injur- ies in an accident while returning from a Simcoe game ten days ago. One of the highlights of the Sea - forth hockey season will be the appearance here of Farmer Mc- Fadden's Burlington team on Thursday, December 15th. Falls Injure District Residents Believed to have fallen as she was going down basement steps in her home, North Main St., Satur- day night. Mrs. F. S. Harburn re- ceived serious injuries. Found by her husband about 10 o'clock that evening. Mrs. Har- burn was rushed to Scott Memor- ial Hospital, where it was found she had received a fractured skull and a fractured collarbone. On Wednesday afternoon she was re- ported as being slightly improv- ed, although her condition is still regarded as serious. Wrist Injured When his arm was caught against the side of the barn as he was 'driving a-- tractor through the door, Arthur Alexander received painful injuries to his rigiit wrist. At first believed broken, it was found, however, that the wrist was badly sprained. Sprains Hip Slipping while out for a walk. Mrs. B. B. Stephenson fell and in- jured her hip. Removed to hos- pital for examination, it was found Mrs. Stephenson had suffered a severe sprain. Fractures Hip Mrs. James Aitcheson suffered a fractured hip when she fell near First Presbyterian Church. Re- moved to Scott Memorial Hospi- tal, she was later taken to Strat- ford General Hospital. The Hibbert Federation' o �giti- culture held its annual banquet in the Staffa Township Mall on Thur-. day evening, Dec. 1, and for the fourth consecutive year all avail- able vailable tickets were sold. One hundred and twenty-seven residents sat down to a delicious turkey banquet, served by the Staff a Women's Institute. Auguste Ducharme was toast- master and opened the program Annual Bazaar Proves Popular St. James' Catholic Women's League held their annual bazaar on Saturday 'afternoon. Guests were received by the president, Miss M. Dunn, and invited into the tea room. The tea tables were centred with gay Christmas decor- ations made by Miss Frances For- tune. Pouring tea were Mrs. Thomas Hicknell. Miss Olive McCormack, Miss Luella Burke and Mrs. J. M. Eckert. The capable conveners of the tea room were: Mrs. K. Etue and Mrs. M. Williams. Their assistants were Mrs. R. S. Box, Mrs. William Box, Mrs. Peter Bannon, Mrs. Al- vin Smale, Mrs. Ken Etue, Mrs. John Maloney, Mrs. James Dev- ereaux and Miss Madeline For- tune. In charge of the various other booths were: sewing, Miss Rose Dorsey, Mrs. Allan Pretty, Mrs. Joseph McConnell, Mrs. Jerry Ban- non; home baking, Mrs. C. P. Sills, Mrs, James L. Slattery, Mrs. Mervin Lane, Mrs. Gordon Dick. Mrs. James Nash, Mrs. W. J. Duncan, Mrs. John Flannery, Miss Alice Stiles, Mrs. Ellen Bannon; mystery boxes, Mrs. Jean For- tune and Mrs. John Hotham; can- dy, Mrs. Lester Leonhardt; Christ- mas cake tickets, Mrs. W. M. Hart; platform rocker tickets, Mrs. Russell Pringle, Mrs. Gordon Reynolds and Mrs. J. M. McMil- lan. The prizes of the bazaar were drawn by Rev. E. P. Weber, the winners being: the rocker, Doug. White; Christmas cake, Gary King. To each and everyone who this bazaar the decided success it was, on behalf of the C.W.L., the writer says: "Thank you, very much" Friends Honor Mr., Mrs. Houston On Thursday evening of last week the many friends gathered at the Community Centre where they honored Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Houston on their recent marriage. An address was read by James Doig, an.d the couple were pres- ented with a mantel chime clock and matching modern table lamp and a smoker. the presentation be- ing made by Vic Lee. Bert Gar- rett, Ivan Forsyth and Clair Haney. Twenty-four tables played euchre with the winners being: first. Mrs. L. Strong and Charlie Eyre; lone hands. Mrs. W. H. Coleman and Bob Smith; consolation, Mrs. J. Aikenhead and Alex Boyes. A de- licious lunch was served. HENSALL LEGION, AUXILIARY NAME EXECUTIVES FOR NEW YEAR Sam Rannie was elected presi- dent of Hensall Branch of the Can- adian Legion at the annual meet- ing Monday evening. He succeeds Robert Sangster. who presided for the meeting. Other officers named are: Past president. Bob Sangster; vice- presidents. Jack Simmons. George Varley; sergeant -at -arms, Richard McCabe; executive, Wes Venner, Fred Beer. Roy Smale. Sydney MacArthur; chaplain, Rev. C. D. Daniel. Twenty-five dollars was voted to the annual Christmas tree fund. Rev. Daniel addressed the mem- bers briefly. A chicken dinner was served, which was catered by the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary. LEGION LADIES' AUXILIARY The Legion Hall, Hensall. lovely with Christmas motifs, was the setting for the annual Christmas meeting of the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Tuesday evening. Elected to office were: Past president. Mrs. A J. McKelvie; president, Mrs. E. R. Davis; 1st vice-pres.. Mrs. R. Taylor, Sr.; 2nd vice, Mrs. Wm Smale; secretary. Mrs. Wm. Brown; treasurer. Mrs. Jack Simmons; sergeant -at -arms. Mrs. H. Horton; executive. Mrs. Alda Simmons. Mrs. A. Clark, Mrs. Garnet Allan, Mrs. Howard Smale, Mrs. Fred Aikenhead. The date for the raffle draw was set for Saturday. Dec. 17. A Christ- mas box will be packed for their war veteran at Westminster Hos- pital. Mrs. R. Taylor. Sr.. was the winner of the mystery prize. A recreational period of bingo was Dublin Pupils Present 'Mikado' Gilbert. and Sullivan's operetta, "The Mikado." was presented in' St. Patrick's parish hall. Dublin. by the students of Dublin Continua- tion School. Members of the cast included: Mikado. Neil Stapleton; Nanki-Poo,'. R. Lane; Katisha, Catherine Moy- lan; Yum -Yum. Joan Dalton; Pat- ti -Sing. Marie O'Connor; Peep -Bo, Shirley Horan; Ko -Ko, lord high executioner. Louis Murray; Pooh - Bah, Marvin Benninger; Pish- Tush, Pat. Ryan. Directors of the operetta were the Ursuline Sisters. Musical di- rector was E. C. Harley, of Mit- chell. A short skit. "A Dose of Their Own Medicine" was also staged. enjoyed and a chicken lunch serv- d. Gifts were distributed to the members. Mrs. S. Rennie and Mrs. E. Davis convened the meeting ir.d were responsible for the lovely 'acorations President Mrs. Mc- aelvie chaired the meeting. and recreational period was under the lirection of Mrs. W. Brown and Mrs Gordon Munn Crawford: "A good deal depends on the formation of early habits." Blackwell: "I know it; when I was a baby my mother hired a woman to wheel me about. and I've been pushed for money ever since" District Voters Cast Ballots Hay REEVE—Valentine Becker, 575; Delbert Geiger. 384 Stephen REEVE --John Morrissey. 625; Wellington Haist. 360. Clinton MAYOR—W. J. Miller. 637; Mor- gan J. Agnew. 320. REEVE—Burton Stanley, 499 ; Mel Crich. 464. COUNCIL (six elected)—George Beattie. 784; Robert Irwin, 665; Herbert G. Brible. 662; ,John A Sutter, 603; J. E. Dale. 478; Nor- man Livermore. 471; Douglas Thorndike, 369; William G. Riehl, 267. P.U.C. (two elected) — William Perdue. 658; Hal Hartley, 559; George Rumball, 326. Brussels REEVE—Herbert Stretton, 236; Roy Cousins, 201. COUNCIL (four elected)—George McCutcheon.. 282; Hugh Pearson. 241; Walter Williamson, 224; Lloyd Workman, 209; Gordon Krauter. 196; McArter Backer, 191. SCHOOL BOARD (three elected) —Richard Elliott. 302; Hartley Fischer, 263; Louis Ebel, 158; Frank Mitchell, 142. Grand Bend REEVE — James Dalton, 122; Herman Gill. 111. Exeter MAYOR—R. E. Pooley, 403; An- drew Snelgrove, 304. Goderich HOSPITAL BYLAW- — For, 615; against, 399. !iN.V!J✓ uSYuti4•i * 'by listing s4>ple o, t, 3lnents. of Ono rotl+f at1g culture and urged do their sl�ayb uaf b ' ganizatiop a .Compl Ig! , g .. Bruce McCorgp k1 , a5„ agricultural.; representaltive Perth County, intradueed guest speaker of tiro even , Eleanor Saracuse, or. Miss Saracufse is Rural Olsen: Community Programmes, is the adult education branch o;. the Department of Education.:Sh ,. is also a past president of the Tim; for Farmers of Ontario. Miss Saracuse spoke on adult" education. In her opening re- marks, she commended the Fed- eration of Agriculture andfarm, forum for doing a good job of ucation, especially along the lines of marketing and selling, and ob. served that the provincial execu tive of the Federation of Agric ul- ture presented their annual brief to the government today. "Education is designed to assist people in earning a living and in learning to live with other people," said Miss Saracuse. "We need to study history, literature, science and economics, and avail ourselves of the opportunity to develop art," she continued. "Adult education is a voluntary program," stated Miss Saracuse, "which we can start in our own homes by devel- oping neighborliness, good citizen- ship and civic and local organiza- titon responsibility. We need al- so to satisfy the urge for rhythmic games, folk and square dancing, etc. The ultimate goal of adult education is assisting people in the search for a fuller and hap- pier life and the development of a whole individual." Miss Saracuse ended her talk by saying that adult education is helping to earn a living, live a life and live it more fully. The speaker was thanked by Filmer Chappel. A. H. Daynard. fieldman for Perth Federation of Agriculture, spoke to the gathering about his work. stating that the work of a fieldman is getting more and more a job of getting out ' information. He said that the Federation has made great regress and was ful- filling its dream of getting all farm organizations to come together and unite their efforts. "We have learned how to ap- proach governments and how to get our story across to other peo- ple. Thentoo, we finally saw the wisdom of hiring experts to do things for us in the fields of law, economics, information, etc.." said Mr. Daynard. Lorne Roth, Blanshard Town- ship, newly -elected president of Perth Federation, spoke briefly. Musical selections by Mrs. Robt. Sadler. accompanied by Mrs. H. • Harburn. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Har- burn and Mrs. Calvin Christie, were much enjoyed. The Staffa Women's Institute was thanked by Calvin Christie and Mrs. Cecil Bowman replied for the ladies. Post Office Urges Assistance In Xmas Mailing Another Christmas brings on the annual rush of mailings in 'greeting cards. letters and parcels. It is a busy time for everyone• and especially the postal services. The mailing public can assist at this busiest season by feliowin.g the suggestions listed below For Greeting Cards—Separate local delivery letters from out-of- town deliveries and tie them in separate bundles. Mail them in this manner at street letter boxes. or at the Post Office. where you will note provision has been made for separate mailings. The rates on greeting cards remain the same as last year- Cards with no more than five written words and in un- sealed envelopes. require 2c post- age for delivery anywhere with third cl ' s handling If mailed in sealed envelopes. the usual letter rate of 5c• applies. and this mail will receive first class handling, the same as important business mail. For important first class mail• if quantity warrants. it too could he tied in bundles. and patrons arc requested. if mailing at the Post Office. to hand it in at the Gen- eral Delivery wicket. For distant points. Air Mail will speed deliv- ery of all mail during the rush sea- son 'l'he air mail rate for Can- ada and the U.S A. is 7c for the first ounce, and 5c for each addi- tional ounce. or fraction thereof. Deadline dates for a guaranteed Christmas delivery have been pre- viously published and are shown on the Post Office notice board. Surface delivery dates for Great Britain and Europe are now past; however. Air Mail will still arrive for Christmas if posted as follows: For letters to Great Britain. Dec. 16: for Europe. Dec 14 For par- cels by air to Great Britain. Dec. 14. and for Europe. Dec. 12. The suggested deadline date for mail- ings to the United States is Dec. 8: for the Western Provinces, mail before Dec. 13; for Ontario and Quebec. Dec. 15, and for your lo- cal mailings. Dec. 17. Patrons are reminded that par- cels should be securely packed, wrapped and tied. addressed plain- ly and properly, and on all mail show a return address. Mail ad- dressed to children will be assur- ed of speedier delivery if Shown in -care -of the parent. The largest mail of the day is despatched from Seaforth on the 3:46 p.m. train going east. To al- low for the preparation of this mail, general delivery patrons are requested not to ask for mail be- tween 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Box - holders are again requested to bring their keys and not to ask for mail from the lock boxes, and, patrons purchasing postage cit plies will assist if they �rr.,,OW.. their requirements .befOr ^ p r to the wicket, 'and .00 6,. , money ready for this . }lt`eli'�k"$t'h'