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Clinton News-Record, 1947-11-27, Page 1News -Record Classified Adlets Pay Vi'I'CR 'WHICH IS INCORPORATEDTIIE CLINTON NEW ERA= :ESTABLISIFIED 1865 Sworn Circulation 1,846 No. 48 -- 69th Year, Whole No. 6280 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1947 The Horne Paper With the News Goderich and Hull.ett Townships Return. 1 The 1d • WE TOOK 1VIONDA,Y, •OPF' TO Aft tend to some bueineiss in. Toronto an also to take "a look at the Roya Winter Peer , . . It was a wondeltu show and we wouldn't have masse it for anything - - , Incidienitally ran intos;quite gra number of peopl from this neck of the wends .all whom seemed to be enjoying them selves . to the full . . • * * THERE WFi1t A FEW EXHIBIT ors too , W. J. Dale "Pleasant View Farm" ;Hallett was one of those we looked up in 'the Horse Building He got some nice prizes too with his purebred Clydesdaies fourth in two year old mare with "Pleasant View Doll"; sixth in team in ten and seventh in four year old His father in law T. J. Me - Michael Auburn was malt on two year old stallion with "Winston V -F1'' THE FAMOUS KUNG'S GUINEAS class for champion steer won last year by John Kinsman Kippen was caretured this year by Kenneth Mc- Kinnon R.R. 1 Hillsburgh Wellington County with an Aberdeen Angus an- imal while Lloyd Campbell of 'North- wood Kent County was reserve champion also with an Aberdeen An - gee . Murray Roy, Londesboro Clinton junior Farmers Club's rep- resentative, was lath in 18 Hereford entries and Hamaday De' Black South Huron +dunce representative was well up in the Hereford list . , . The competition was very keen . , . •' * * ELLWOOD EP,PS, CLT+NTON'S WELL known, sporting goods dealer hats+ a brig :smile on his face these days , Aral why not? .. His hunting trip to Nipigon district of Notrbhwestern Ontario, was an entire success,. for he brought back to Clinton Thursday last a 900 pound' moose to show for it ... The head and antlers of this "lord of the forest" are almost per- fect in formation and a taxidermist will` cppleilete. ,the job., of preservi g as fine a memento Of a hunting trip as one would wish .. , Accidentally, the meat of the animal is now in Clinton Locker Storage for future reference . - . George "Short" Camp- bell was -hunting with Ellwood but although he had a wonderful time, was not lucky enough- to get a moose. . Stan Kelleher., London, also was with the party . Oh his trip West, Ellwood shot plenty of ducks near Portage la Prairie, Man ... * • - WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE TYPE- ographical errors which 'appeared r�1 last week's issue of The . CLINTON ieWS-'RFCOIRD� for some of the papees being late ..: and far some stories being left out' . , - Just when we were ready to go to ,press the Linotype machine "Kicked up" through a breakage in electrical wiring in the metal pot ... Some stories had been tat and the ,proofs corrected, but the eotreetions had not been made on the machine, with the result that when the machine stopped the paper had to go to press without the cor- rected lines •being inserted , MANY PEOPLE* WIRE QUITE amazed in glancing in The NEWS- Ste RECORD window over the week end, that red foxes existed in such abun- dance in this district. On display were mo leas Oran 66 pelt of animals e Committee Given Power Name Assessor Appointment of a coun+Gy assessor d for the County of.Huron rests on the decision of the Egttalizahrion Com- mittee of Huron County. Council: ed ' elet its concluding session Thursday we afternoon last, ;Council gave the Com- e mittee power to advertise for tenders, of .and if +they saw :Fitt, ,engage a new r assessor, thus increasing its . respon- sibility as Iaidl down in a' resolution passed .the previous. day in which the Committee was, ,instructed to con- tinue its work and prepare additional information regarding .the appoint- ment of such an official. Coneensus of opinion was that the , Committee was qualified to make the appointment, Members are Reeves' R llatz, S. Snyder, Elmer J. Parrish Cecil Johmston, George 'Mathieson. Warden Brown +Smyth declared he was 100 per emit behind the appoint- ment df a county assessor, The Com- mittee bed visited Bruce County, where the assessing is clone:by five reeves and Grey County where, a county assessor is employed. Reeve George Aavnstrong, Bay, re- quested that. the Committee, which had done good work, be given en opp- ortunity to find a qualified man and employ him. Reeve Rate emphasized the imp - alliance of eerteloying a fully qualified assessor, He said that if the County -expected a 'report Cram the assessor in 1950, one should be+appointed im- mediately. • Various Grants A grant of $2,000 was authorized to the Huron County Tuberculosis Committee as recommended by the warden's committee. • Grants made were: Navy League, 02,000; Red +Shield, $3,000; Chinese Relief, $500; +Greek relief, $250; Can- ens- Fund, $11,000; British Flood Relief $500; highways, $25, these from the $12,000 allotted.at the January sess- ion. BERT IRWIN HEADS 'Federation FEDERATION FOR FIFTH YEAR Urges Control Bert', Irwin was elected by accla- mation for his fifth term as presid- ent of Hullett Township Branch, Federation of Agriculture, at the annual meetings held in the Com- munity Hall, Londesboro, Friday ev- ening Iast. 'William Jewitt was re- elected vice-president, and William Gooier was re -appointed secretary - treasurer. Bert Lobb, Clinton, pres- ident-elect of Huren County Federa- tion of Agriculture, conducted the election of officers. Financially, the branch is in good condition, receipts amounting to $432.49 and expenditures a$235.8Q, le -airing a balance' ;of $177.19. President Irwin reminded the ga- thering to have the township direc- tors appointed at the annual school meeting, and hoped there would be more activities during the coming. year. He expretsed appreciation of • all those who had taken part in the Named to Boards The following• ., owes. apeeinted reembees .of • high . "school district g C boards: Clinton, A. M. Knight; Sea - forth, Russell Bolton; Goderich, P. J. MacEiwan; Eneter, Dr. H. H. Cowan; Listowel, iAprdlrew Bremner; Winghamt E. McWilliams. At the conclusion of the session, Warden' Smyth tluairked • the eotmcil for their co-operation, and old and new members congratulated him on en excellent year, after :by-laws cov- ering the business of the session were ,passed. Corot House Tenders Council .endorsed the recommendat- ion of the property committee that the asking for tenders for the erection of the new court house be laid ewer until the January session, as advised by the architect, L. G. Bridgman, London. County Home Costs Up County treasuerer A. H. Erskine, rn submitting his financial statements said that "the committees have in general lived within their estimates. The County Home will run over theirs but when the new buildring is trans- ferred to ewptial account the operat- ion will show a :surplus. The cost of operating both the .Children's Aid iety and the County Home is in- creasing rapidly. The east of main- tenance in ea+eh of these branches is reflected +materially in the advanced ost of living. Hospital Costs Higher "Hospitalisation costs for bhe aunty are inereaedng due to an in- reased number of patients in hasp - tale over the three-month period. "Administration of justiee is down this year due to bhe Brovinciia1 Police replacing the county force, and few jury cases. The prospect for 1948 will be more jury and criminal . eases now net down for the Spring assizes, than the whole jury cost for 1947. "Townships that have entered sch- ool areas will find a duplication of east for the year, as they are paying anp for 1046 art the old basis and the area for 1947. This will be corrected in 194,8." $5,000 Grant to Western Council authorized a gnamt of $5,000 trapped ley Mervyn.,Batkin and Joe Recker, Clinton; in Stanley and God- erieh Townships in the erne space of /two weeks. ereaseeaegasearegeereagremegsgesealeeer The Week's Weather Hugh Low High Law 1947 1946 Neventberr00 40 24 43 31 21 40 25 59 SS 22 48 34 52 22 23 42 80 29 23 24 24 130 551 24 25 031 19 55 29 26 30 23 34 27 Snow: 13 'inches Rebel/all:.27 inches c c .10 inches (Continued on Page 3) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hallam, Auburn, Celebrate 54th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and ;Mrs, Thomas . Hallam, Au- They have always taken a keen burn, observed their 54th wedding interest in the dwelfaa^e of the Com - anniversary Tuesday, November 18. triunity aud are members of Knox Mrs Hallam :was formerly Blizabet'n United +Chureh, iMac. Hallam vas Anne Adock, or Loughboroegh,'Eng- secretary -treasurer of +SSS. No. 9, land, and for four years cfallowing her ,Hullett for 14 years, and' is at pies- marriage to Thomas Hallam ithey re- ent clerk of Auburn village. Mrs.. sided in Loegthorough, where Mr. Hallam its 77 years of age and Mr. Hallam was employed on the railway. Hallam is; 79.. He has one sister, Mrs: Later they took up farming in Leices- Byre, Pontefract, England. The eele- terehire, 'Bngland, but hi 1913 they Brants' +Family. inelades George and sailed for Canada, . ;with a family of Leslie of West Wawanosh, +Charles of /jive sons, first settling at St. Helens Ashfield, Arthur and Jack of Hullett. wlterre :Mr. Hallam was employed by They also have 19 grandohikdmen. Frank Todd. In 19114 they moved to Mrs. Hallam does not enjoy `very West Wavwamwh Township, where good health. Mr. Hallam. is remark - their son Lealie new residles, and 29 ably smart and aetdve and can be years ago they moved to Hullett seen every day aiding his bicycle. On Townsle1p to the farm where their his 79th birthday he ceded 16 miles non ,Arthur now lives. Seven years to his ,son's home vin Aabifiekd and ago Ailey retired to Auburn. pedalled; the 16 .mires hone again. ' R. T. IRWIN programme and throughout the year. A sumptuous banquet was served in the basement of the hall by the Woman's Auxiliary of Londesboro United' hurch with 94 sitting down, and a programme, upstairs included: singsong led by Bob Irwin and Mrs. Bert Irwin; vocal solo, Miss Doreen Armstrong, accompanied by Mrs. J. W. Armstrong; coloured notion pic- tures of the Lions International con- vention in ,SanFrancisco, by James W. Scott; vocal solo, Miss Phyllis McCool, Londesboro, accompanied by Mrs. Thos. Allen; violin solo, Jas. Murray, accompanied by Mrs. Bert Irwin; mouthorgan and guitar selec- tion, Bert Shobbrook; vocal duet, Mrs. Irwin and Bob Irwin. Leads Active -Life President Robert Thomas Irwin leads an active life in the commun- ity. Besides being president of Hul- lett Federation, he is secretary -trea- surer of S.S. No. 11, Hullett;, town- ship representative on Seaforth High School Area Board; 'director, Huron- County -Federation of- Agri- culture; secretary -treasurer, Flurou Co -Operative Medical Services; and Worshipful Master of Clinton Lodge 84, AF and AM. ,Born in Hullett, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 'Robert Irwin, he at- tended public school in Hullett, Sea - forth Collegiate, and Hamilton. Nor- mal School. He taught in Thornhill and other schools for ten years, but returned to the old home farm in 1929, remaining there ever since. His hobby is raising White Holland turkeys -His wife was formerly Miss Addie A. Pearson, Welland, and they have one son, Robert Wesley Irwin. TOWN CLERK GASSED While at his dirties in his office Friday afternoon last Town Clerk M. T. Corless beeanne gassed 'when the furnace pipes became :clogged and started sending gas throughout the building. !Mr. Corless remained at Iris poet until late in the afternoon when he beeartne so ill that it was necessary fox him to leave for. his name. Over the week end Mr. +Corless seas quite 'Featuring dressed dolls, Christmas int but suffioently recovered as to gifts, home baking, afternoon tea. be able to return to lis duties. Open at 8 pan. 4Rp Coarse Grains Seecnietors in coarse grains were severely criticized at the annual meeting of 'Iluron County Federation of 9grleultui'e held in the Town Hall, Clinton, Tuesday afteiinoon, with a good; attendanice 'from all over the county, despite wintry weather con- ditions, Delegates charged that the Federal Government had made a serious error in removing price ceilings on coarse grains immediately after the packing- hodse workers' strike. Resolution Adopted The following resolution was adopted: "In view of ,the very eritieal situa- tion in which our Livestock and Poul- try producers find themselves with lifting of price ceilings and subsidies on grain, concentrates end equipment, we• demand: "l., That coarse grates be placed under. Ibe wheat boaifd, or similar board, to remove theseasle commod- ities from speculation nd to give a stabilized negotiated price fo re. rem amiable future.peiiocl, and "2. Teat overseas eel -pacts be re- ne gotiated througe some means or other to assure producer's average cost, of production,. plus,'a reasonable profit; on thein : livestock and poultry production. "3. That the machinery of the Agri- cultural Prices Support Act be made effective for immediate relief to re- store confidence of. terns people In a program of production for abund- ance." Magor' A. J.• McMurray extended a civic welcome in behalf of the Town of Clinton. - President Russell T: Bolton, 11..R.1. Dublin, presided, and gave a compre- hensive report of. the work accomp- lished during the past year, Secretary-treusurer W. V. Roy. Lon- e desboro, in the finances/ statement, reported total receipts 0E49,519.99 and total expenditures of $9,184.89, leaving a balance of $335.00. Total assets were placed', at $2,150.93. "I should . like to ,appeal tri you to hold down fox a ,while— not to get ' too drastic," said W. R. Lobb, Clin- ton, who was elected president of th the Huron Federation. "Let us con- duct our business witlt•, ode and dignity. Pre,esure from farm organizations in other provinces for organization of a mass delegation of protesting fanners to go to Ottawa is becom- P dug very great," Arthur' Stewart, A1- monte, president of the Ontario, Federation of Agriculture, said in an address. It may become difficult, he said, for the Ontario Federation to resist the urging of farm bodies v elsewhere in Canada for a national `h protest trek tc 1947 Councils . STOPS DEDICATED .THOSE Ginn and Armstrong WHO SAW SERVICE Two splendid services were held in' Wesley-Willis United' armee o Sunday: In the morning two stop which had been added to the Memor al organ were dedicated, At thi service members of the, Canada Legion, Ladies' Auxiliary and a de taehmient from RCAF Station, Wer present. These groups paraded from the Legon Home he'ad'ed by the Ban nockburn Pipe Band. Following the processional hymn a prayer of confession and the Lord' Prayer, .the+psda1m "O eotne.let us sing to the Lord" was sung: The minister Rev. Andrew Lane, then made a statement to the congregation toiling hew these two stops, the harp and the concert flute had been placed on,Ihs memorial organ to complete mt The projeet had been mooted by.the Young People of the congregation with other organizations and mem- bers assistng, • r In of the Young People, n Head Municipalities Little interest was shown in Hut- s lett Township nominations which - took place in 'community hall, Lon- e desboro, Friday afternon last, when Cuadra, • there was a very small attendance The 1947 council was returned e for the ensuing year by acclamation as follows: Reeve ;(for fifth term), John W. Armstrong; Councillors— - Tra Rapson, George C. Brown, Wm. J. Dale, and William R. Jewitt - Township Clerk George W. Cow- s an was voted to the chair. In his re- port as Treasurer, he stated that there was a balance on hand of $2,- ' 340 at October 31. Reeve John W. Armstrong re- viewed the work of the past year, particularly with reference to Coun-' ty matters. He spoke of the finan- - cial strength of the county, the equalization programme, and Good Roads Committee, of which he has been a member for two years. He complimented the Township Council on its splendid co-operation during the past year. Coun. Rapson, Coun. Jewitt and Conn. Brown spoke briefly, outlining the work done in their sections. Coun. Dale was absent as an exhib- itor at the Royal Winter Fair, Tor - "Veiny Leishman, who ,also was nominated as councillor, commented on the duties of councillors, but stated he had no intention of stand- ing for 1948. Ross McGregor, as township rep- resentative on the Board of Dirac - tors of Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, reported on the new wing now under construction. the unite the president, Beason- :Satter,. then presented. the 'stops to the minister, representing the chinch. These were accepted and 'then duly dedicated to the Glory of God„ in honour of the young men and the young women of the congregation ,who had served in His Majesty's forces din World War II, and in loving.anemory of the one member of the eongregation who had paid the supreme sacrifice. At this Saint Trumpeter William Hearn sounded the • Last Post, a minute's silence was observed, followed by the Reveille. Mrs, Morgan J. Agnew, at 'the console of the organ, then d'emon- strated the new steps, playing 'Nearer my God, to Thee". The Min- ster efffered prayer and the dedi- atory colo . "The Lord's Prayer" was beautifully sung by William B. Con- an, Wingham, a former president: of Wesley -Willis YpU, 0.ther .music in the service included a violin solo by Gel, A. R. Persan, 'Down from His Glory" with harp accompaniment, and an anthem by e choir "Sing Unto the Lord" gwitlt Mee. Robert Robbins and Mrs. Ben- son ,Sitter .taking .the duet parts. A beautiful basket of large yellow and white chrysanthemums was placed at +the altar by the Young eople in loving memory of a .faithful worker, Alvin Corless. The morning mesage was given by the minister, Rev. +Alndrew Lane, who very -graphically pointed out the clue of memorials stating that they ad been built even by she Israelites of former days. He challenged his audience to think deeply of the meaning of memorials especially the ones that had been made for those of the two wars so that never again would the youth of the land be killed off in hundreds of thousands and more memorials made necessary. Ile ended. :his discourse by stating that unless the people of the world turned to God in, greater measures than they were now that the mem- orials of today would mean :absolutely nothing. , The evening service featured special +music and ,the message given by Flt. Lt. T. Dale Jones, RCAF Station. The music included an an- them by the choir "Haiku Hark, my Soul" with ,Mrs. W. 712. Nediger and Miss Kathleen McGill taking the solo and obligate pants; a solo "Green ,Pastures" by MTs. Robert Robbins;a violin solo "In a iN,'onas- tery Garden" by Cpl. A. ,It, Persan, played at the offertory; and a solo g ".Enough for ;Me'' sung by William B. C'onron, Wlingham, .Padre Jones, in his message, stated at the present time there was a great deal everted of the Young People and that he for one had great faith in therm He.thought it a splendid thing :that Young ,People should be given leadership in the ehuroh. He said he frit. that everyone felt that war accomplished - nothing and he hought that this was especially true in the minds of Young People. - The feed grain shortage in Sep - tentacle and October of this yea ;vas not the fault of the :wester farmer who produced the grain, de- clared Charles Coulter, Belgrave, who was elected 1st vice-president of the Federation. "I feel the Government made a drastic error in this matter," pro- vincial president Stewart agreed: "It was the most untimely thing (Continued on Page Five) n COMING EVENTS Minimum Charge 50e 3c a word gee Presentation and' Dance in S.S. No, 1, Goderich Township, :Middy Nov- ember 28. Ladies please bring lunch. 48p Dance, RCAF Seaton, Fzriday, Nov ember 28 at 9 p.m. Erie Scott, his trumpet and his orchestra. $1 per couple; 47-48- Baptist Church Bazaar:, Council Chamber, Saturday, Noyember 29, Booths --apron, Thome made baking, produce, candy and touch and take. All welcome. Baking booth opens at 8.30 p.m, •47-b Bazaar Ontario St. Girls' Club, Town Ball,. Saturday, December' 6. Bert Lobb Assumes Presidency of Huron Federation Three Madera in Iluron Cnttnty b'ecier,rtion of Agriculture, Which held its e'wnie ntenfine bore Tueoday afternoon are shown above: DEPT TO RIGH(r -1W. V Roy, Londesboro secretary -treasurer; Russell Bolton R.R. 1 Dublin who has served as :president for the past two years, Wilbert 17 "Bent" LeiriaR.R. 2 Olinton preSid'ent for 1948. Orbier officers chosen not shown in the photo were Charles 11. .Coultas llelgrave promoted to 1st Vice - President; Robert S. 3ielCer'che, Reee Dublin, chosen etldvice president, and 19dwiu P. Chesney, Seafarer, auditor, LeRoy G. Brown, . Clinton, agrioultnral representat foe for Huron County, concluded the election of officers. Lions and Lionesses, 'Teen Town. Fraternize 'Teen Towners and Lions and Lionesses had a real get together in Clinton Collegiate Institute when Clinton Lions played host to the younger generation at a delightful party. There was a record attete- dance of 'Teen Agers. Receiving the guests were Lion President and Mrs. W. E. Perdut; Vice-president and Mrs..7. G. 1i+eLay; Past President ante Mrs. Frank Fingland; Peet President and 'Mrs: W. t. Whyte. Ross Pearce and his Orchestra supplied peppy music for dancing in the auditorium and cars were in play in the Gymnasium, Specialty dance prizes were .von as follows: elimination Mary Kyle and Gordon Gregg; spot Christine Leishman Goderich and Jack Bezel]; spot Barb- ara +McDonald and Don Epps. Lion Basil Pocklington as master of cere- monies kept things moving in fine style. Buffet refreshments were served in the Gymnasium with Baitliff Bros. dieing the catering. Before the evening came to a +close at midnight Don ,Miller acting mayor or 'Teen Town expressed the hearty thanks of the 'Teen Agers to the Lions Club for the hospitality shown. Last Friday night the main feature was a quiz contest conducted by G. Ralph Foster. There were also nom- inations for the office of mayor the former mayor Jack Rozell having left town. Huron Team Well Up In Inter -County Judging Albhough they did not head the list, Huron +boys showed that they knew their stuff at the judging com- petition at the Royal 'Winter Fair, Toronto last week. The .team from the county was composed of Dick Leggett, Blyth; Eli' (Miller, R.R. 1, Exeter; and Baauy Dougal, R.R. 3, Exeter. This team finished .13th out oft 29 in the linter-Coun+ty Judging and won 2,485 point out of a possible .3,000, In. ind'ivldual scoring Dick " .Leggett, Blyth, wags hied for 14th place out of 87' competitors securing 663 points, of a rime/hie 1,000. The .team: • under the direction of LeRoy G. Prawn, ,agricultural repre- sentative, and his assistant, Gerald' E. Nelson, left the county the pre- vious week, and spent one day coaching iii each of Ontario, York and Pee) Counties and two days at OAIC, Guelph, Previously, the boys had had three days' eoaching locally. The competition was divided into ten classes of livestock, two each of dairy cattle, beef cattle, +sheep, swine and horses- Reasons had to be, given . on all ten 'classes. , Although for a time there appeared to be the makings of an election in the offing, the situation finally cleared away in Goclerich Township municipal' affairs frs a and tee 1947 'Township Comee oil was re-elected by acclamation for 1948, as -follows: Reeve, George - C. Ginn (Fourth term) ; councillors—W. 11.Lobb, Bert Harris, Gordon Oi'r, Robert G. Smith; school area. board —Itoheit Welsh, Clayton Laithwaite, Walter Forbes (replaces Irvine Tebbntte Councillors Orr and Smith also were nominated for reeve, but quali- fied. for councillor instead. Ex-Coun. James R. Stirling also was nominated fol` Reeve but did not (malify, Those nominated for four Council seats were W. R. Lobb, .Bert Harris, .Gordon, Orr, R. G. Snaith, Wilmer Harrison and Alvin Betties. Wilmer .Harrison steted he bad no intention of running, and Alvin Betties ,was not present. - Nominations were held- in the Town Council Chamber, Clinton, Friday afternoon last with Town- shie Clerk R. G. Thompson, Return- ing Officer. After the receipt of no- minations, ex -Reeve N. - W. Treware'. tha was moved as chairman. There was a fair attendance, but escaping, coal gas from the furnace did not add to the pleasure or convenience of those present. A blocked smoke pipe was the cause. The chairman fust called upon the Reeve and those nominated for this office, and then on those nomin- ated for Council and School Area Board. Those who spoke included: reeve - ship — Reeve George C. Ginn; Coun, Robert G. Smith; Cdun. Gor- don'Orr, Tahnes R Stirling; coun- cillors—Coun. Smith +'(a second time) ; Coun. Orr ea second time) ; Coun. );ert Harris; Coun. W. R. Lobe; Wilmer Harrison; school area board—Clayton Laithwaite, Robert Welsh, Irvine Tebhutt, Walter Forbes. UNVEIL Me EMORIAL • FOR W. T. HAWKINS AND SON JOHN • Rev. It. el, P. B.ulteel rector of . the ehureh, ±0 - an imipresoive manner, dedicated a memorial to the memories oi; Wigliam Thome Hawkins and his son, F/O+ John David Hawkins, in St. Paul's Anglican Church, on Sunday morning. The memorial took the form of a beautiful oak and brass cover for the baptismal font. In his rernamks, bused on Psalm 23, Mr. Bulteel stated that Mr. Hawkins who had died Obtober 18, 1943, was a man who had! spent the allebted span of life, while his son, who was killed in action over Italy, August 17, 1943, oras just entering into life. Both will be remtenubered for the good works they had done. "We can leave them in the hands of the Good 'Shep- herd", the speaker declared. The memorial was unveiled by Allan Hawkins, Hamilton, a nephew of the late W. T. Hawkins, end an RCAF veteran. The service was held last Sunday so that Miss Frances Hawkins, Hamilton, a sister of the late W. T. Hawkins, could be present..She leaves on December 2 to resume her mis- sionary work in Japan which -was im terrwpted by the war. The family oc- cupied the front pews of the church. Out of town relatives present for the 000asion include Mr. and Mrs. 'John Denny, .John Hawkins, Miss Franees Hawkins and Mr. - and' Mrs. - -Allan Hawkins, all of Hamilton. BAND CONCERT SUNDAY. Clinton Citizen'). Band will present a, conceit in the Town Hall on - Sun- day night November 30 commenting at 8.30. Mk programme will feature the Juniors who some titre ago started taking lessons on' the various inetrumente and included in their part of the programme will be solos, duets and -quartette work. 0 A. Smile for Today Woman customer (in bank): "I would like to make a loan." Bank' official; "You'll have to see the loan arranger." ' Woman; "Who?" Official "The Doan arranged The oan , arrangeri" - - Woman: "Oh yon mean the one who says `Hi Yo +Silver'?" Mr. and Mrs. Johan. Scotchm,er sr. r'mavta'+ate a Mark Golden Wedding Anniversary (By Om Bayfield' -Correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. John dSeoiilrcfimer, Bronson Line, Stanley Township celebrated their •golden wedding an- niversary quietly at their home on Monday, .November 24. Denner was, served to + fourteen - ,guests. Gifts, I3ow.ere endi telegrams were show- ered on the bridband groom of fifty years. They were married November 23, 1897, at Varna, and started farming on the .Blue Water Highwy, 34 mile south of 'Bayfield. Two years later they moved to Fargo, N. Dakota, returning five years later to settle 1 on the James Campbell farm on the Bronson Line, ,Shanley Township where they have resided - for the past forty-three years. - Mr, and, :Mrs..Seotehmer have five sons and -one daughter: Mrs. Robert Greer, Prue Water Highway, Stanley Township; Clifford, Chicago; Roy, Bronson Line; Charles H. and John, Blue. Water. Highway, Stanley Town ship, and Gordon at home, They have eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The community joins in wishing them many mare happy years.