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Clinton News Record, 1955-08-11, Page 1bjeir#t Column-. (By W. D. D.) - CHOP ;.DOESN'T MAKE GOAD porridge. , but 'someone is the richer by a bag of the stuff.. ,It's a busy time back on the 16th and Maitland' Concessions in Goderich township this time of year with three threshing machines at work; almost side by side.. , and among Mt the other things Mr. Thomp- son had to do on Saturday be- tween loads was to make a trip to town for chop.•:. Somewhere along the way • he dropped off one load A neighbour saw it and propped it up beside the fence, reporting it to Mr. Thompson i' , Alas, when he arrived an h� �ir. later, the bag was 'gone... Maybe Harry's ;little. pigs will not com- plain if the chop appeases some- one's hunger. LEGION MEMBERS - OF THE town- are presently sponsoring a magazine subscription campaign in co-operation with a group of sales- men . _ . Proceeds of the campaign received by. the Legion are for the purchase of sick room equip- ment for use in the County Legion members are clear in their wish that they do not want to in- vade any other organization's ter- ritory in supplying this type of service . , but took advantage of an offer made them—which was not going to be offered to any other group in Huron County . • Details of this project are publish- ed in an advertisement on page three of this paperµ , , A GREAT LOT OF PROGRESS is ,being made in keeping town properties looking spic and, span Noticed a busy painter at work with his brush on the street lamp standards on .Albert Street yester- day, .. and at the public library local steeplejacks were making a fine job of painting the difficult cornices at the top of the build- ing , Clinton Firemen Had Three Alarm 5 Over The Weekend The Clinton Fire Brigade were active over the past weekend when • three alarms were turned in. On Friday evening the Clinton brigade were called to assist the Brucefield Fire Department to prevent the spreading of a fire that destroyed a barn on the farm of J. W. Henderson, The Bruce - field brigade ran out of water es the fire started to burn in the surrounding field. Clinton firemen were quick to respond and quickly quelled the outbrealc, while the Brucefield company refilled their tanks. An alarm on Saturday afternoon was to quell a blaze at the town dump north of town. Smoke and fumes from the fire were hinder- ing farmers who were threshing nearby. On Sunday, the fire was at the home of Norman Ball on Rattan - bury Street west. A chicken be- ing roasted for Sunday dinner was left unattended and burned, filling the house with smoke. Flrenien removed the stove ,front the house to. •the 'lawn; " • 0 Annual MeetingOf Pioneer Park Plans Drainage (By our Bayfield correspondent) The annual meeting of the Pion- eer Park Association was held at "The Hut", on Friday evening at eight o'clock. • In the absence of the secretary, James P. Ferguson, Mrs. F. H. Paull was appointed for the meet- ing and gave the report, Miss Jessie Metcalf gave the financial statement, and John nankin the - auditors' report. An effort is to be made this autumn to have the drainage scheme completed, the park level- led and if possible, a small groyne built at the base of the cliff near Colina Street in an effort to 113..'e - Vent further erosion. Mrs. Paull brought in the nom - Mating report of three directors to serve for a term of three years Mrs. Charles R, Will, Dr. R. G. Hunter, and H. H. Ormond. Since there were no further nominations, they were declared elected. Others serving on the board of directors are Miss Jessie Metcalf, Alfred Scotchmer, Jr,, G. M. Galbraith, Lucy R. Woods, J. M, Stewart and Mrs. C. W. Brown. The retiring directors were Mrs. W. M, Purves, Charles. Kanter and 'James P. Ferguson. The president expressed apprec- iation of the support given her by the directors and also thanked all who had in any' way helped to raise money to improve and try to preserve this small park site at the' lake. During the meeting a depute - tion, consisting of Pamela Fellows, Georgia Forster, Janet Burch and Sally Beth Hunter, arrived and presented the association with the money raised by their auction sale. In thanking the children for their interest in the park, the president expressed the hope that etre day they would serve on the Park Board. At the directors' meeting which followed, Lucy R. Woods, presi- dent; J. M. Stewart, vice-presi- dent and Jessie Metcalf, treasur- er, were returned to office. Mrs. P. IL Paull was chosen secretary. 0 Mr. and Mrs. Tom . McRae of Detroit, spent last week at the home of the fon/fees sister and brother-in-law, George Roberton • and sister ;Mrs. McLennan. Mr. and Mrs., Dave Gardner, Atlantic City; Miss Hazel Jackson Washington; 'and Mrs, Warren; Montreal, called on Mrs. Ida Jones while making a brief visit to Clinton one day last week. The Weather 1955 1954 High Low High Low Aug. 94 g 71 r;78 .�4 5 91 70 75 60 6 87 65 76 $4 • 7 79 66 76 01 8 ; ,73 51 783 9 84 56 78 ''60 10 S4 69 71 8. Raul: .90 ins. Rain: .70 ins. THE NEW ERA -90th YEAR No. 32 --The Home Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARio, THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1955 Henderson ,Barn Razed by Fire From Straw Blower Very little remained of the barn owned by J. W. Henderson, after it burned last Friday after - moon, Itis understood' that a spark from the blower being used to put straw in the barn, was the beginning of the blaze. Brucefield and : Clinton fire departments were soon on hand, but owing to lack of water, and the tinder :dry conditionof the barn, were unable to do anything to save it. The building was the only one on the farm, which is across the road from the Henderson home, just north of Brucefield on Highway 4.: Besides hay and straw which were in the barn, loss includ- ed a wagon and the blower. Loss was estimated at $3,000, (Photo by Hodges) Hensail Rate5S M illsr. Seaf�rth Rate Raised Taxes in the Village of Hensall the park board of $2,000 to be rip - took a 1.9 mills jump to 55 mills plied against the debenture nay in 1955. The rate was set by the meet which amounts to $2,306.28 village council in session on Mon- for the cost of installing artificial day evening. Reeve William Parke ice in the arena. was in charge of the meeting. SFArORTH RATES The increase occurs in an addi- Seaforth Town Council also has tional 1.3 mills on the county rate; set ,ata, tax rate for the year, at .4 mills for public school purposes an increase over that paid last and .2 mills for high school. year. The mill rate for public The 55 spills are divided as fol- school supporters will be 79.1, and lows: county, 10.7; village, 16.5; for separate school supporters, public library, .7; fire engine de- 72,1, . This is an increase of seven benture, 1.2; waterworks debent- and ten mills respectively ure, 1.2; artificial ice debenture, This mill rate budgets for a .4;hydrant rental, 2,9; high school, deficit of $4,727. It is distributed 4.; public school, 15.5; park, 1.0. as follows: County for public Council has the promise from school, 10.3 (was 9.9); for sep- arate school, 10.3 (Was 9.6); lib- rary, 1.3 • (was 1.6) ; high school, 5.9 (was 4.9) ; public school, 27 (was 26); separate schools, 20 (was 16); general, 34.6 (Was 29). Part of the increase was attrib- uted to increased school costs, in- creased policing costs, and increas- ed grants, mainly to the Seaforth Athletic Association. G. Rau And Family Received by Queen At State Reception Gerald Rau, formerly of Zurich, and brother of Mrs. Lawrence Denon'une, Clinton, received spec- ial. honour during the recent visit of the royal couple in Norway. Along with his wife, the former Judy Reynolds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E, B, Reynolds, Indian Road, Windsor, and their children; Andy, Susy and Patrick, they were A Clinton merchant signed presented to her Majesty, Queen CI{NX-TV Contract No, One last Elizabeth II and the Duke of week to become the first local Edinburgh, senor to reserve advertising The occasion was the recent tune on Channel 8. The station state visit of the -royal couple to is expected to begin telecasting the Canadian Legation in Oslo this fall. Norway. To daughter Susy, fell John A. Anted, Ioeai jeweller, the honour of presenting her Ma- will use TV to promote the draw jesty with a bouquet. Mr. and on a free automobile which is to Mrs. Rau also attended the garden be held Christmas Eve. A series party given for the Queen and the of flash announcements on the new Duke at the British Embassy.and visual medium is scheduled soon the state banquet given at the after Channel 8 goes on the air, palace by Bing Haakoi . Pickett and Campbell Men's Mr. Rau- is presently the first Wear have also booked 'television secretary of the Canadian Leg- time to demonstrate their Christ- ation in Norway: mas merchandise. Clinton Jeweller Signs lst Contract For New CKNX-TV RCAF 'P MQ Units n.its Nearly Completed Some of the housing units now being erected on the Permanent Married Quarters at RCAF. Sta- tion Clinton, known as Adastral Park, are expected to be ready for occupation by mid-September, according to a spokesman for the Central Mortgage and Rousing Corporation. The 58 units which are being erected in apartment -style blocks of six and eight living quarters, are now 75 percent complete. There are 13 single houses also In process of building. The entire building project is expected to be completed by November 30. Stage Show, Car Draw To Feature Big Kin Karnival The Kinsmen Club1 are rapidly rcunding out their plans for the Kin Karnival next Wednesdey night. Everj'thing points to great evening of entertainment and fun for young and old alike. The big attraction will be the sensational show that will be pre- sented in front of the ^'randstend starting et 8.30. Lloyd" Wright of CFPL-TV will act as master of ceremonies over "an outstanding cast. In the program will be western music, roller skating, yen- triloquisny feats of magic, an Australian bull -whip act and many others. During intermission free treats will be distributed to all children who have paid to see the grand- stand show. There will also be games of chance, bingo. Draw at Midnight Highlight of the evening will come .at midnight when the win- ning ticket for the Kin car will be drawn, Give the Kinsmen your support by attending the lain Karnival on Wednesday night, August 17, THE NEWS -RECORD 74th YEAR 6 cents a copy --- $2.50 a year Three Man delegation To Probe Industry Prospects (nton Scouts and Cubs To Take BIN Tour to Scout Jamboree At Niagara Parents of Scouts and, Cubs are reminded of the proposed one -day bus tour• to the Jam- 'Steven: Brown To. boree at Niagara Falls, which lie resent Clinton the Mothers' Auxiliary is plan- ning to have. Fare for the trip Two on: Camp Staff is only $2, }f the busload is com- plete, Of course,. a few dollars First Class Scout Steven Brown for food and incidental expenses, veli represent the Clinton. Troop also will be required by your at the "World, Jamboree, Other son.First Class Scouts in attendance Adequate supervision for the from. Clinton will be Assistant boys who; take this : once -in -a- Scoutmasters Arthur Tyndall and lifetime tour is being provided, Gordon Scribbles, who will be on by Scout' Leaders and mothers, staff at the camp. • Inquiries should be made to Frank' Ling, ` former Clinton ,Mrs. Dale, phone 582 or to Mrs. Cubinaster, now Assistant Distriet Darling, phone 679M, and dead- Commissioner' for Huron County, - line is set for Saturday, August will : also be on staff. 13. This is necessary to give Before leaving far the big cele - the ladies time to make arrange- bration at Niagara; Steven' will ments with the bus driver, john with other delegates from Troops from the counties of Hu- ron, . Grey r and Bruce e f or a three- day pre-camporee at the Clinton Camp Site. The pre-catnporee will be designed to prepare them for the activities for the world-wide gathering. A three -main delegation td probe for possibilities of settling further industry in Iitn•on County, was appointed by the Industrial Pro- motion Board meeting here .in Clinton last night. President- R. D. Jernnyn, Exeter; vice-president Melvin Crich, Clinton, and James Donnelly, Godeiich offered to visit the office of the department of Planning and Development, Trade ? and Industry Branch 0. Toronto IL E. `BA K1N1R AGAIN' AT WORK FOLLOWING APPENDECTOMY ' Last Friday Harold R. Baker, associate agricutural representat- ive for Huron County, was, ad- mitted to Clinton Public Hospital for an appendectomy. The oper- ation was completed that after- noon, . On Tuesday of this week, Mr. Baker returned to his home, and was able to report for work yesterday, Present during the early part of the meeting, was A. h. Wilford, Toronto, who read the script of a radio broadcast, made by John Fisher over,. CBC, trans -Canada, hook-up in June, describing the Blue Water area. Ex- eter,erClintsonere Hensall, GoderI, Usborne Township. The Board endorsed the project of the Hensall Kinsmen In their Bean Festival, and offered assist- ance to that group in any way possible. Changes were made • in the Board's advertisement piece, bring- ing .it up to date, and discussion ofa suitable e map for h the re -print- ing Was held. The next meeting date was set for September 21, when delegates from all municipal- ities in the County are expected, 0 Head of the Huron -Bruce -Grey p " troop to Niagara Falls will be hayfield's New Stanley Carroll, Centralia RCAF. He will act as Scoutmaster for School Contract the Troop. The proposed scheme for jamboree e a lashed together Let For $34,040 pole watchtower. • Contract for the building of the ■ new Bayfield Public School was WorkOn let last week by the school board, N��++fora en e Continues, t d r•ed price of $34445 to r Also Sidewalks and Mowing a The Street Department in town • is- working day and night to take advantage of materials now avail- able for streets repair. Queen Street, from John Street (which leads to the Hospital) to Princess Street, has been levelled by the town's machinery. The high crown on the road, which grad- ually ,built up through years of grading and gravel applications, Lias been removed, and the -read surface widened to the sidewalk, The sidewalks are in the process cif "being levelled,,with applications of black top, and holes 111 the street are being filled. This is expected to conquer some of the surface drainage problem which has been quite bad zn this area, Further plans, according to Deputy Reeve Burton Stanley, are for extensive repairs at the corner of High re g Street and Highway 4. The 'Station end of Ring Street is -now ready for sidewalks, and it is expected, that the surface of that street will be laid within two weeks, Landscaping 'plans, also include the planting of shade trees to replace those taken down to permit widening of the street. General patching and repairing of streets and sidewalks south on Orange Street, across highway 8, and then east on Mary Street to the bowling alley corner is plan- ned. Members of the streets gang have been. taking turns each even- ing, cutting grass on town Iots after supper, Soil and Crop Merl Will Tour Ontario A bus tout' .for: members of the Huron County Soil and Crop Im- provement Association, with their wives is being planned by the executive of the association. The tour will leave Wingham early 00 Friday morning, August 26, and pick up passengers along the route, to Exeter. Visits will be paid to' the faun of J. M. Fraser, Streetsville; a master Holstein breeder; the Dixie cup plant at Brampton; the Dale Estate, which has one of Canada's largest,greenhousesi a call will be made at the Diversion Channel of the Credit River and Peel County Junior Farmer Building; and after dinner at the Yellow Brier Inn, a visit will be made at Marton Air Port; Leaver Bros. Turkey Farrn, home of 60,000 turkeys, and then the farm of Bob Kohler, Aberdeen Angus breeder, will probably be followed by a visit at the. home of William Bracken, Bronte, World Wheat King, 1954, with supper in Hamilton or Guelph. Application, should be made to G. W. Montgomery, secretary of the association, along with $5 bus fare, not later than next Friday, August 19.. District FavourMidSummer.. "�`' eddings Gliddon-Mitchell •„ Laird --Holland Smith-'Petzke I A pretty wedding, ceremony was held in Hamilton on Saturday afternoon; July 29, when Georgina Mitchell, formerly of Scotland, be. came the bride of Carman Elgin Gliddon, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel "Gliddon, Clinton. Rev. John MiIler., Garside Gospel Hall; conducted the double ring ceremony: Given in marriage by Joseph Cameron, the bride wore a waltz - length dress • of white lace, with shoulder -length -'veil, and carried red roses, along with a small horseshoe tied with ribbon, which was, sent to her far luck fron) her aunt 10 Scotland. Mrs: Bert. Gliddon, Clinton, sist- er-in-law ofthe groom, was mat- ron of honour, Wearing a waltz - length goyvn of pink lace, with matching nylon stole, and sequin and pear -trimmed bandeau head- dress, - She carried pink carnations The •bridesmaid, Miss Carol Cam- eron, Hamilton, was similarly gowned in blue, with matching accessories and flowers. Plisses Janice Smallwood, Ham- ilton. and Mary Ann Gliddon, Clin- ton, were the flowergirls, in identical frocks of yellow nylon and they carried iosegays , of yellow daisies. Court, W. S 'Bert" Gliddon, Clinton, was his brother's grooms- man.. Ushers were William 'Mc- Mullan, Hamilton, . and :-Jack 'Mc- Knight, Clinton, Guests from Clinton, Exeter and. Hamilton attended the buffet luncheon . reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Cameron, Hamilton.. After a wedding trip in the Muskoka district,; ivlrr and Mrs. Carman Gliddon are living . in Hamilton, • 0 TWO VEHICLES IN MINOR COLLISION A CLINTON A vehicle driven by 19 -year-old Kenneth Stevenson, RR 1, Varna, was in collision on Sunday even- ing, with another vehicle driven by John Michael: Carty (20 years), Meaford, at the main internee - non, ' here in Clinton. No one was hurt. Damage was estimated at $1.50 to the' tevenson vehicle, end $20 to the Carty carte Gladioli and fern decorated Wes- The home of Mr. and Mrs. Rudy ley -Willis United Church for the Petzke, Hensall, was the setting wedding at high noon, Wednesday, for a charming wedding Iast Fri - August 3, of Margaret Ann Holl- day afternoon, when their dauggh- and and Terence "Terry" John ter, Marlene Helen became the Laird, The bride is the daughter bride of Edward Wayne Smith, of Mrs. Norman J, Holland, Chu- 'erne, sonof Mr, and Mas, ton, and the late Mr. Holland and Everett Smith, Egmondville, Bas- kets of varied coloured gladioli formed au attractive background for the ceremony, The Rev. W. J. Rogers, Lynd- wood and formerly cf' Hensall, of- ficiated for the doublering care- . Given in marriage by her father, The bride wore a floor -length. the bride wore a ballerina -length gown of white Chantilly lace and nylonrtulle over satin. The molded bodice was accented by an :Eliza- bethan collar and long lily point sleeves and 'the bouffant skirt featured, alternating panels of nylon 'tulle over lace and satin. A mother-of-pearl coronet held her finger-tip veil and she carried an arm bouquet of golden roses The bride wase given in marriage by her ' grandfather, William` J. Nediger, Clinton, and, was escorted by her uncle, Charles Nelson, Clin- ton. As maid of, honor", Miss Marilyn Turner, Goderich, cousin Of th'e bride,:wore a floor -length gown of mauve nylon tulle over taffeta witch matching halo headdress and bouquet of yellow 'mums. Miss Dorothy Laird London, sister of the groom, as. bridesmaid, chose a floor -length, gown' of apple green nylon tulle over ,taffeta with matching headdress and bouquet of mauve 'mums. ' Lloyd Holland, Clinton, brother of the bride, was the groomsman and ushers were.Harold Wise, Clinton, cousin of he bride, and Alex Lithgow,' Milton. the groom is the son of Mr,' and Mrs, Eldon Laird, Thedford. Rev. Hugh C. Wilson officiated. Mrs, M. R. Rennie, Seaforth, was organist and accompanied William Andrews, London, the soloist, who sang 'The Lord's. Prayer" . and "The Love of God:" gown of white satin accented with tiers of net. The fitted net jacket featured a Queen .Anne collar and lily -point sleeves. .A tiny crown of flowers held her three-quarter length veil of French iilusion and she carried a bouquet of red roses and 'mums. - Mrs. Robert Haugh, Exeter, was bridesmaid," wearing a gown of jink net over taffeta with bolero acket and carrieda bouquet of yellow mums. - Robert Haugh, . Exeter, was groomsman, ' For the reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs', David McLean, Seaforth, the 'bride's, mother re- ceived wearing a blue -ensemble with white accessories and corsage of pink 'mums. The groom's moth- er wore a gown of mauve nylon with white -accessories and cor- sage 'of ; white 'mums. For a trip to Niagara Falls and the United States, the, bride wore a pale blue nylon dress with white accessories andred rose corsage. The young couple will live in Barrie,. South Woodslee and local points., Fora wedding trip to Western At the Hotel Clinton, the brides Canada, the bride donned a beige mother received in •a -pink nylon dress with white accessories and dress with black velvet accessor- corsage of golden roses.' The ies and corsage of blue cornflow- couple will live on the -groom's ers. The groom's mother chose farm near/. Thedford. rose silk crepe with matching ac- The bride is a graduate of cessories and corsage of white Stratford Teachers' College and carnations. The soloist sang again, was a member of , the staff of, "Because."• Clinton Public- School. She has Guests, attended from Londonen interested in the , be work of Forest, Dorchester Thedford, Mil- the YPU of the United' Church ton, Toronto, Goderich, Luckhow, and was a member of the presby - Dungannon, , Watford, Sarnia,; tery executive this year. Cl Clinton Bride To Live At Thedford MIL. AND MRS. TEIRENCE "TERRY" JOHN LAIRD, RR 1, Thedford, are pictured here as they cut their wedding cake at the lawn reception held at the home of the bride last Wednesday afternoon. She is the former Margaret Anna Holland, daughter of Mrs, Holland, Clinton, and the late Norman .1. holland, and her husband is the son of Eldon -Laird, RR 1, Thedford, Following a wedding trip to Western Canada, the young couple will take up residence on the groom's farm tear Thedford. (MacLaren's Photo) Gabriel—Howard Two young : people from Cork, Ireland, were married in St. Geo- rge's Anglican Church, Sarnia, on Saturday, July 30. The bride was Kathryn Anne Howard, daughter of Mr., and Mrs.' John C. Howard, who came to Ontario six years age,and is niece of Dick Mc- Cabe, Her .husband is Robert John Gabriel, son of Mr, and Mrs, Thomas ,Gabriel' Ever since coming to this part of the world, Miss Howard has visited friends in Clinton; the Kip- pen area, during 'holiday periods, while she was employed with the )ilanning' board in London, aria more recently in Sarnia, Her husband is a dental technician in that city. Guests attending the wedding from this di ttict,inchuded Mr, and Mrs. E; 'Crzr_Hlis. , the Erie Lumber Co., London. It will be a two classroom structure with a hall separating the. two rooms, according to Leslie Elliott,. (secretary of the Board) and will include a teachers' room, and mod- ern washrooms. Excavation on the basement for the building began yesterday by George Elliott, Contractor, Clin- ton, beside, the odd school The first step in the building of the new school wascompleted re- • cently when a four -inch well was bored. A good supply of water was obtained at a depth of 145 feet, 0 Tuckersmith Club Observes its 40th -Anniversary A very pleasant afternoon was - spent on Wednesday, August 3, at SS 4, Tuckersmith schoolhouse, when the 40th anniversary of the Tuckersmith Ladies' Club was celebrated 'with about 100 women and children in attendance. The school room was prettily decorated with summer flowers to mark the occasion and also at the front of the room was a lovely decorated three-storey fruit cake,' With Mrs. Ernie Crich presiding and Carol Pepper as piantst, the meeting ;,opened with the 'Ode", followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. The song Long, Long, Ago" was sung followed by the president's address. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Norris Sillery, The roll call "My- Earliest Re- • collection of the Club" was answ- ered by most of -the present mem- bers and a good many of the past members, and proved very Inter- esting. The visitors' roll call was given by Mrs. Verne Terryberry, a past member, Mrs. Norris Sillery gave a read • - ing entitled "The History of Our Club", 'composed by Mrs. Gregor McGregor. A duet, "Let the Rest of the World Go By", was sung by, Helen Turner and Mrs, Frank Fal. caner, - Mrs, Ray Fear, Clinton, reminis- ced for a short period, recalling many incidents of the past' 40 years, some causing much laugh- ter. A duet, "My Cathedral" was then sung by Mrs, Stanley Jack son and Mrs. John Turner. The song, Some Folk Do", was sung and the meeting was closed with the Homemakers' Prayer. During the afternoon several prizes were given. The one eorn- ing the longest distance was Mrs, Jack Horton, Dodsland, Sask. The oldest person present, Mrs. Robert Dalrymple, Clinton; one with the most buttons on their dress, Mrs, Anson McKinley; person with a birthday closest to August 3, Mrs. Don Crich. Just before lurch was served, Mrs. Newmen Garrett, the first president of the club, was given, the• honour.' of cutting the ane versary cake., A lovely lunch was served: by the ladies. A vote of thanks was extended to the club by Mrs. Fletcher Townsend, Clinton, on behalf of the visitors, for the very enjoyable afternoon which they had. Guests• were present from Dodslend, Sask.; Ann Arbor, Mich,; Cottain, Toronto, London, Zurich, Kipppen, Goderich, Seaforth, Clinton, sum: neerhill, Mitchell and Dashwood, 0 Birthday Club On Saturday, August 6, G. E,. Hall (former' publisher of the Clinton News -Record) quietly ob- served his 80th birthday, ,Unable lo be present with her twin bro- ther was Mrs.' Georgina Kirkby, New, Liskeard, Mrs. Kirkby had the misfortune recently to have a fail in her home. Although both are now 80 years of age, they en- joy working about their homes and gardens: