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The Seaforth News, 1957-06-20, Page 1The Seaforth News WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 79. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1957 $1.60 a Year Authorized as Second Glass mall, Post : Office Dent., Ottawa Snowdon Bros., Publishers 30 BED HOSPITAL ADDITION NEEDED,, COUNCIL INFORMED AnotherAddition to Scott Memorial .Hospital in the near future isan urgent necggssity, iMayor E. A. McMaster told Sea - forth town . council at the :regu Sar June meeting on Thursday evening, Five patients, : some serious, were now in the (hospital halls, he said, tfor dock of proper accommodation. The matter came up during discussion of • the resignation of the town's appointee to the ;hospital board, R. S. Box. Approximate . cost of a 80 -bed addition iwoulcl 'be around $150,000, the Mayor stated. Provincial and county grants would ,make available up- wards of $50,000a towards a hospital addition. ISea£or•bh and surrounding townships would snake- generous grants, it was hoped. In his letter of resignation, Mr. Box said he had been un- able to attend the last three hos- pital'board meetings and felt he 'was not doing justice to the ap- pointment. -- Reeve Scoins reported shout county hospital 'grants, On sug- gestion of (Councillor Christie a new appointment to the hospital board was -left over to the mext meeting. Mayor 1VIeMaster said since the addition was built to Sea - forth hospital, that'two additions had 'been spade to Wingham hospital, also Clinton and God- erich hospitals had been added to. Necessary street work was re- ported by Streets 'Chairman (Christie, whish included . sosne sidewalk repair. 'Drain and catch basin work had been done, he said. The property committee re- port was given by 'Chairman Scott Hablrirk. New toilets in the town hall were discussed, also blinds for the new offices. Authority -was granted to ..the property committee to dispose eepf the old stock scales •at the rC,l3 x. to a farmer near Varna for $25. The scales are no long- er in use and the ICNR is anxious to Have them removed from their property. 'Councillor William Miall, Parks chairman, reported that the grass at Ibhe park had (been cwt twice and flowers were ord- ered for the park. The sugges- tion was offered if tree stumps at the park have decayed en- ough, they might be - cut off at greumd level. Belief Chairman, Norman Steins was granted authority by council to pay for : insulin for a local resident. The cost is esti- mated at 75e a month to ' the town. Reeve !Scoins reported on county council matters, then in session. 1County tax rate will be 1234 mills this year, up 3 mill. There is a possibility of another three mills later for roads, be „asaid. On Monday the . county council had visited bridge con- struction in the northern part of the county. On Tuesday they had an informative tour of the St. Marys cement plant wnere ;they saw cement bags emerge at the rate of two per second, only part of the output. At London they were guests of (the univer- sity. !Reeve 'Scoins said he had discussed cemetery operation with some of the other reeves, and was impressed by the Ex- eter xeter setup. In reply to a question, Coun- cillor Christie said he under- stood the present cemetery board would he willing to carry on for the time being if the de- ficit were met by the municipali- ties. He unicipali-ties.lHe would find out definite- ly. An application from the Mar- ley firm to erect a billboard on East -Goderich street on the lot on the north side at the drain, was refused. The annual 'bylaw granting a 10 -mill tax exemption to farm. lands within the corporation was passed. Authority was given Council - kr Habkirk for Ibhe sewage com- rtnittee to put a load 'of top soil on 1L. Aberhart's lawn which had been cut by traffic •during sew- er work. Councillor Christie recom- mended that council clear .up its account with Mr. Reid, sewer engineer. (Council should be free -of him -and would be well ad- vised to get advice from some other engineer on the Goderioh street project, he said. -Council }decided to ,pay one 'amount of 016.5 and hold back the balance until smatters at the -disposal plant are satisfactorily adjusted. The police committee will con- sult with the police about young fellows swooping their cars around at the station yard. 'Councillor Christie 'thought" a stop sign .might help, Stones have been ; thrown as lar as the, middle of the bowling green by cars making a quick !turn, he said. Reeve Scoins said unpleasant odors are caused by (burning leather scraps in a field near the idumnp. 'This was left to the pro- perty connanittee. Street oiling starts this week, tOouneillor Christie reported. C.G.I.T. The C. G, I. T. of First Pres- byterian ,Clhurc'h are having a tea, and sale of home made c•an- •dy and cookies in the Sunday School room of the Church on iSaturclay af'termoon, : June 22. Cardiff Official Majority 3,453 The official count; of the vote in Huron Riding was made at the office -of Ibhe returning offi- cer; Kenneth (Hunter, IGoderieb, on 1Tuesday. Cardiff's official majority, including the service vote is 13,453. Some small 'changes in the re- sult are made from the unoffi- cial results last week in polls in Brussels, -Clinton, Exeter, God - c -rich twp., Grey, Hullett and Morris. There were 188 spoiled bal- lots in the riding. Mr. Cardiff's total vote was 12,3213,and'Mr, McLean's 8,870. Total ballots cast was 21,381 out of a total possible vote of 25,128, making a percentage of 85.1. SERVICE VOTE The result of the service vote in Huron Riding is Cardiff 106, McLean 317. Received on 'Sat- urday from Ottawa by Return- ing Officer Kenneth Hunter of Goderieh the service vote .close- ly follows the pattern of e to 1 Liberal all across Canada. One riding, Yukon, was changed by the service vote, from a Conser- vative to 'a Liberal win. Whipper Watson Here July 5th (By W. T. Teall) The most important effort put forth so far by the Athletic Association to secure -funds to pay off -last season's debt will be held Friday night when the Mart Kenny show and dance is held at the arena. The response received for this show could possibly decide whe- ther the effort put into promot- ing these entertainments are appreciated, and should be con- tinued. The answer to this is entirely in your hands now. We have just received con- firmation that "Whipper" Billy Watson will be available to wrestle in Seaforth on July 5th. His opponent will he Gene Kin iski, the tough guy,so disliked by all TV wrestling fans. The Whipper has consented to come to Seaforth because the money made' ie used for promotion of minor 'sports. We are certainly very pleased with his decision to come here as he had to cancel a previous engagment to make this appearance. (Be will be available for auto- graphs to all ehildren so (bring your pencil and paper, kids. Besides _the main event of Watson and Kiniski there will be a full card of well known Toronto TV wrestlers. Save Friday, July 5th for Seaforth wrestling. A financial report will again` be made following the Mart Kenny Show. Please attend and help us by enjoying yourself. We will be seeing you, I hope. C. OF C. TO MEET The members of the 'Seaforth Chamber of 'Commerce will (hold their regular monthly meeting, Tuesday, June 25th at 8 pats. sharp, This is a very important meeting in the life of the local chamber. !Much has happened since the last meetingand if the local chamber is going to carry on, your full co-operation is re- quested andyour attendance is urgently needed. All members are requested to attend. WILDS - BENNEWIES In a 'double ring ceremony at First Presbyterian !Church, . Sea - forth, the marriage took place of Mavis Darlene Bennewies, daug- hter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ben- newies, iSeaforth, to William Jas. Wilds, spnof bIr. end Mrs. Clarence Wilds, Crediton. Rev. Glenn Casnpbell 'officiated. The Ibridesmaid was Mrs. Ralph Ben- newies, sister-in-law of bride. Groomsman was Mr. Frank Glanville, Crediton. The bride was dressed in white taffeta with fitted bodice, long Lull skirt with tiered nylon net ,over- sleirt. Her chantilly lace jacket had long lilypoint sleeves and was fastened at the waist with rhinestone (buttons. Her waist - length veil was fastened to a headdress set with lily of the valley. (Her necklace and ear- rings were rhinestone. Sete :car- ried a bouquet of rosy - anauve clhrysanvthemunts. ' The ibrides- inaid's dress was powder blue taffeta, fitted [bodice ,and short "'sleeve shrug bolero. Her ,full skirt was ankle -length'' with matching net overskirt set off in diamond shape with shirred net frilling. She wore a headdress of ,blade flowers and ,carried iyellow chrysanthemums. The wedding dinner and re- ception were held at the home of the bride's ' ,parents. The bride's mother was dressed in navy ny- lon sheer, with pink accessories, The groom's another was dressed in Shadow blue with pink acces- sories. Mrs. George DeJong and Mrs. George Tunny' served. ' Guests were presenttfrom Cre- diton, Goderich, Gowanstown, Listowel, _ Toronto, Brantford, Woodstock, iBeaohvil'le and Brod- Anagen. The couple will reside in Windsor. Presentation to R.ev.lAnnual Meeting of and Mrs. Holden Hospital Auzciliary Marking ilhe (close of a highly succeseeul: year the Women's Auxiliary to 'Scott .(Memorial Ho;apital anet an Tuesday, June 11th at the Victorian Inn, Strat- ford, 'when 56 members enjoyed dinner and• asocial evening. Court Whist was played with prizes being won by Mrs. R. Whiteley, Mrs. P. L. Bradyady andMrs. Grahame, Other prizes were won during the evening by Mrs. T. Flynn, Mrs, D. Stewart, Mrs. J. Crich and Mrs, E. Larose. Mrs. E. A. IMeMaeter presided over a short business meeting when all reports were submitted.In the past two years the mem- bership has increased by 831 so that now there are 65 active members. There were 9 regular meetings in the last year and 2 Regional meetings, one at Wood- stock, 'Sept. 1956 and one at Exeter, Ape. 1957 at which the Seaforth Auxiliary ;was well re - resented. Thehe net Regional meeting• will be in Seaforth, on! Oct. '2, 195'7, The major ,fund raising events which ,netted approximately $1200 were Tag Day, Rummage Sale, Bridge, 'Turkey Raffle, Gingham Dance, and a Penny Sale. A quantity of linens abd a Sitz Bathwere .purchased for the 'H•oseital 'and 14 (bedroom Chairs for the residence. A. Bursary of $125.00 will be dtreeeuted yearly to a S.D.H.S. student entering the nursing profession. This was won this year by 'Miss Sally Nott. Treasurer's Report A large number of members I of 'Cavan. Church 'net in the school Toone on Tuesday evening to honor, (Rev. and :Mrs. Holden and 'family prior to their moving to London. Rev. W. M. Thomas of Walton; was chairman. The following, program was present- ed. 0 Canada; solo, jLinda Som- erville; film, One Little Indian; piano duet, Marlene Pepper and Elaine Beattie; •film, The Beav- er makes •a con -hack, Mr. Thomas called on the Holden family to come forward and Mrs. 'Ernie Toll read an ad- dress testifying the esteem in which this fine (family was held and expressing the regret the congregation feels at their leav- ing this Charge. 'David Haase, IRonald Little and Toni Somer- ville presented each of the boys with a pen and pencil set. Robt. McClure and R. K. McFarlane presented the family with a eine kitchen set. "The Queen" was sung after which a sing song wets enjoyed. Lunch was served. and a pleasant evening ended. 'Teen-agers Fly Model Planes Flying model airplanes has be'_ conte quite a hobby among the teen-age boys in Seaforth. At present aibout a dozen boys are engaged in the sport and'their nuniber is constantly increasing. -The -old recreation ground on South Main Street is used quite a lot for a flying field. The oth- er evening over 20 cars gathered to watch, attracted by the squealing motors. One lady in the neighborhood says the motors sound just like bumble bees. 'The wing spread of the model planes varies from 16 inches up to 40 inches. All planes are built from plans in hobby books or kits of parts ready for as- sembling. Motors are of various sizes according to the size of the planes and use a special fuel comprising a mixture of ether, castor oil, menthol and other ingredients. (Mosquitoes iust love the smell of this special fuel and are at- tracted in swarms when flying is in progress the boys claim. The planes are flown on a control wire which may vary in length from 25 feet to 52 feet, snaking a flying circle up to 104 feet. Sixteen times around with the 'long line makes a anile, the mathematicians say. Me anodel,planes can be made to stunt fly in loops and rolls just like Teal planes,: by manipu- lating the elevators on the tail plane. The boys say they are now looking forward to flying radio controlled model planes. High School Singers To Appear on TV The Seaforth District Aires, a group of high school singers will appear on IOKNX television, Sunday Showcase at 5 p.m., Juno 28rd, The (pianist is 'Caro- lyn (Neil, !first prize winner at Goderich Music Festival. The singers are eight boys and eight girls: Stan Brown, Gerald Sloan, Ken Ryan, Ray ,Scoins, Donald Morris, Barry IH•oegy, Harmon Brod'hagen, Bob Binnendyk, Ma- rie 'Sinclair, Betty Muegge, Ca- thy Basher', Ellen Gorwill, Mar- garet Wood, Bonny McLeod, (Bernice Glanville, and Virginia Smith. C.W.L. The regular monthly meeting of the C. W. L. was held in the school room on Tuesday evening with 28 members present. The president, Mrs. M. Etre opened the meeting with the League prayer. The secretary's report was read by Miss M. Fortune. The first vice pres., Mrs. J. Ma- loney reported 89 anembers. The second vice, Mrs. A. Pretty re- ported 22 certificates given to the (children who made their first eoanmuniomti The third vice, Mrs. M. Williams reported three boxes sent to the Sisters of Service. The treasurer's report was given by Mrs. J. Bannon. The correspondence was read by (Mrs. J. Devereaux. Mrs. M. Etre gave a very interesting talk on the Annual Diocesan Convention held at St. Thomas in May. The meeting closed with prayer. Lunch was served by Mrs. J. Flannery and Mrs. A. Devereaux. MRS. ELLEN NEILANS Ellen Hawthorne Neilame, for_ merly Ellen McGill, a life-long resident of Hulett township and district, died in :Seat (Memorial Hospital on Friday. She was the eviclow of 'Thomas Neilans, who died seven years ago. She was a member of (Burns United Church, Hullett township. She married her late huslband on January 6, 1904. !Surviving -are one eon, Seines, of 'Hullett; Iiahree brothers, James McGill of !Clinton; John of Goderich; Lind William, who lives in 'Colorado. The funeral .took place from the funeral house of !Ball and. IVlutch, ''Clinton, where service was ;conducted Monday, June' 17, at 2 p.nt. Rev. J. T, White, of Londeeboro officiated and (burial was in Maitlandbank Cemetery, Seaforth. The .pallbearers were: Jobe Rapson, John Taylor, George Case, 'George Smith, Bob Dodds, James (McClure. Receipts Bank Bal. Sept 56 , . $ 822.69 Bank Interest ...... 16.21 Tag 'Day proceeds ,. 127.50 Membership .. - 18.25 Rummage Sale 233.4-5 Bridge 37.75 Turkey Raffle 169.55 'Gingham Dance 167,72 Penny 'Sale .. 565.25 Beauty Goons. refund 114.00 Collection 54.56 2&26.9d Expenditures Association Fees . .. Beauty ,Counselor ... (Convention Exp. , .. . Bedroom chairs .. Bed 'linens 'Christmas gifts 26.91 2 Turkeys for reffle 20.30 Hospitality cards ..:6. 2.50 Baby 'Cup 6.00 Penny Sale 12.20 Bursar Advertising 164.18 Miscellaneous . 9,58 Bank Bal. June 57 " ry1148,11 10.15 105.00 71.00 126.00 600.00 232.6.98 New Officers for 1957-58 Pres., Mrs. Harold Whyte; 1st vice Pres., Mrs. Ray IBoussey; 2nd vice Pres., Mrs. Stewart Gordon; Sec., Mrs. John Long- staff; Treas., Mrs, A. Sildery; Correspondence Sec., Miss Glad- ys Thoanpson; Menabers'hip Rep., Mrs. Don Brightrall; Press and Publicity, Mrs. John Patterson; Social 'Convenor, Mrs. Frank Silas Jr., Ways and Means IC'om- anittee, Mrs. Harold Free, Mrs. R. Whiteley, Mrs. T. Atkinson; !Buying Committee, ivIiss 'Drope, Mrs. II. E. Smith, Mrs. J. Tal- bot; Mystery Box, (Miss D. Parke, Institute Holds Panel Discussion The regular meeting of Sea - forth W. I. met at the home of Mrs. Gordon Popple .on Tues., June 11 with a good attendance. Co hostess was Mrs. R. M. Scott. Pres., Mrs. R. J. Doig opened the meeting with the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect, and Lord's grayer in unison. Roll .call, name a way you can be of assistance to a retarded or handicapped person or their parents. Minutes of last.aneet- ing were read and adopted. The treasurer's report was given. by Mrs. Earl Pimple. Mrs. Les Pryce and Mrs. Ross Gordon were chosen to attend the train- ing school and learn rug mak- ing, and we are also considering the anillinery coarse. The Institute is having -a booth -at the fall fair. 'Commit- tee: Mrs. Earl Papple, Mrs. Har_ old Hugill, (Mrs. AndrewCro- zier,,iMrrs. Gordon Papple. Mrs. 'toss Gordon then took over her part of ithe sheeting. "This is ,my song" was sung and motto, "what we are is 'God's gift to us: what we snake of ourselves is our gift to God", was given by Mrs. Eldon Kerr. A panel discussion on retard- ed, -children was given by Mrs. Ross Gordon, Mrs, James Keys, Mrs. Gordon McKenzie, Reports of the district annual at Dashwood a short time ago were given by Mrs. Eldon Kerr and Mrs. Wilfred 'Coleman. Mrs. Rose 'Gordon thanked Mrs.. Pape pie for the use of her home. Meeting closed with "The Queen" and lunch was served by ;the hostess and lunch come; mittee and a social (half thour was spent. W. 1. PICNIC The W. I. are having the an- nual Ilnstiturte °picnic at the. 'home of alt. and ieirs..'Rolbert, 'J. Doig on Monday evening, Jame '24th at 8 o'clock. Each member is to bring a dozen 'tarts unless otherwise contacted. Everyone welcome. Presentation Made 'by C. W. L. A party was held at the hoane of Mrs. Arthur Devereaux when mieinbers of the IC,W,L. and neighbours gathered to honour Miss Mary Van Den dlengel pri- or to her leaving to enter rbhe St. Joseph's Order of Nuns in Londom, Bingo was played. An address was then read by Mrs, J. J. -Cleary and Mrs. Jos. Dev- ereaux presented Mary with a suitsble gift. Mary in her quiet sincere way expressed her 'thanks and all joined in sing- ing "For (She's a Jolly Good Fellow," after which lunch was served. The address was as fel- lows: - 'Dear Mary, -We have conte here tonight to congratulate you on the ,decision you have made to become a OReli:gious in the congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, London. The prayers at Benediction of our zealous pastor, Father We- ber, and of the conngregation have not been in vain. The splendid example of your good .parents has also done much, for, do we not know that vocations (begun in the home? God bas stoopeddown and whispered "(Come follow me". "You have not chosen ane but I have chosen you" Says our Lord. You have not turned aside but lave 'heeded the call. We trust that your example will help others who are probably waver- img. It will mean a sacrifice for you, dear (Mary, and for your loved ones. God will not be out- done in generosity. Has He not said, "Those who leave father and another, house or lands for my sake will have happiness a hundredfold in this life .and eter- nal happiness in the next." We are going to miss you for you have been a good Socialist, a faithful ghoir ,member -and helpful in all activities. And now we wish you, dear Mary, to accept this gift which is encircl- ed with our prayers and good wishes for your happiness. In return we ask you in your new 'home to remember in your prayers your many friends in Seaforth. God love you to -day and every day." The Seaforth Sub -Division of the C.W,L. and your many friends. MRS. ADDIE COLCLOUGH One of Ibhe older and highly regarded residents of this vicin- ity, Mrs. Addie IColclough, died at her (home in Hullett Town- ship, near Kinburn, . about 8 o'.. Trimming, cock, Friday June 14, in her 89th year, following ail- ing health for the past ten years. Formerly Addie •Thuell, she was (born in Morris twp. end came to Hullett 67 years ago. She was married to Henry ICol- clough who predeceased her in 1919. Surviving are three ,sons: Ernie IColclough of Saslgatch- ewan and Arnold and Clifford •Colelough of Hullett, 'also -a sis- ter and brother, Mrs. Forbes Laurie of Buffalo, and Robert Thuell of Palmerston. The fun- eral took place on Monday aft- ernoon from the G. A. Whitney Funeral (Home, Rev. J. W, But- ton of Tavistock -officiating. In- terment was in Maitland Bank Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Luxton Thuell, Stratford; Ken- neth Thuell, and Tud Thuell, of Palmerston; Hans Edler, Sea - forth; 'Howard Armstrong, Kin - 1111 1111111111{8 1 ... "Mir ..... 1.111111111,IIIY,1111,11,11111111 .stns 1.... 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Mr. and Mrs. Bernard -Casey, Illhamesville, with Mt, and Mrs. Albert Krame's. burn; Russell Colclough, Varna. and Mrchildren,andMrs. of WJackest Mon'ktonCostello,. with 'Mrs. Loretta Jordan. 'Miss 'Beatrice Murray, Brant- ford, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Murray. DUBLIN Ryan -Dillon A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Patrick's IGhureh, Dublin, when Rev. J. B. Ffculkes, 'D:CJL. united in mar- riage Madelyn Loretta Rose Dil_ Ton, daughter of Mrs. Louis Dil- lon and the late Louis Dillon, to Mr. Sylvester (Ryan, son of Ibirs. William Ryan and the late William Ryan. The (bride: given in marriage by her (brother, Mr. Maurice Dillon, St. Thomnas,:wore a pink suit of wool and rayon fibrene with white hat and accessories, and she carried a white prayer book topped with white roses. She eves attended by her sister, Miss Dorothy Dillon in a suit of Aqua with white accessories; she also carried a prayer book with pink roses. Mr. Joseph Ry- an, brother of the bridegroom was groomsman. Following an extended honey- moon :Mr. and Mrs. Ryan will re- side on the groom's fara`n in El- lice. Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Brick, Detroit, with Mrs. Kathleen Feeney. Mr. and Mrs, (Frank, Evans at- 'tended the Biggins -Bene wed- ding in Toronto on !Saturday. Mr. arid 'Mrs. Joseph E. Feen- ey, Louis, Jerome and Planer Feeney :Miss Anne Roach, Mr; and Mrs. Martin Feeney and 'Mrs. Kathleen Feeney attended bile' funeral of Mrs. Thos. Feen- ey in London one Tuesday. elr. Percy Stapleton, Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Jinn -Newcombe and son Jim, Port Credit, with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stapleton. Mr. and Mrs. Bill- Stewart, of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Stewart. (Rev. A. Durand, -St. 'Peter's 'Seminary, ,London, with Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes. Mrs. Elsie Jordison, who is visiting her daughter in Toron- CONSTANCE - Mr. and Mrs. Howard Prase - cater and family attended a re- ception Saturday evening in honour of IMt. and Mrs. Howard Clarke, newlyweds, of Crediton and also spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glanville of Crediton and Mr. and (Mrs. Roy Baynhant of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dexter, celebrated on -Saturday, June 15 their 471h wedding anniversary and entertained their family and' close relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman. Brock of Thorndale spent Sunday aft- ernoon with Mr. and Mrs. Wnt. Jewitt and family. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lawson spent Sunday with Mr.' and Mrs. E. F. Warren and family of London. Sunday visitors with rely. and Mrs. Ken Preszeator and family were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Pfaff and family of 'Crediton, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jennison and family of Grand Bend, and Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Webb and Darlene of Dashwood. ;Mr. and Mrs, Borden Brown and girls, on Sunday afternoon,. attended a family picnic in hon- or of Father's Day in the Han- over Park, ;and visited with Mt. and :Mrs. Joe Brown, also of Hanover. bit's, Fred Buchanan and in- fant soil returned home from Scott Memorial Hospital on Sue - day, Many friends of 1Vir. 'George Hoggar:t, who etas 'not been well of late, wish him a speedy and complete recovery to good health. The !Sunday School Anniver- eery of IC-onstance United Church was held Sunday afternoon. Mr. special speaker and gave a very understanding topic both for the Sunday School children and the parents and teachers as well, bringing -out that 'Character' is your greatest asset, and that we should grow up and live as the word in the Bible. The choir of the Junior :Sunday School children, under the leadership of Mrs. Frank Riley rendered: two choruses with Marjory Hog- • gart taking the solo part in the latter, and a solo by Mary Mc, Illwain. W.A. and W.M.S. Meefing The W.A. and W.M.S. meeting of Constance United Church was held last Wednesday even- ing in the Sunday School rooms. Mrs. Vern Dale opened the W. A. with hymn 152 followed by the Lord's Prayer. Minutes were read and roll call and business transacted and given over to the WaM.S. Mrs. (McGregor presided over WMS and read "There is no sorrow to Light", followed by a hymn. Minutes were read, and scripture read by Mrs. William Jewitt. YPhe Stewardship paper, "Stewardship of Tilne" by Mrs. B. Brown. A Temperance read- ing by Mrs. Wsn. Jewitt. Study book was taken by Mrs. W. -L. Whyte and Mrs. Geo. Hoggant on 'Hong Kong and Formosa, stating the need for more help of Doctors, teachers, books, .Schools, IChurehes, evglrything to further more education for Christian help. 'Hymn 2-21 closed the program followed by the Benediction, WINTHROP The July meeting' of the W. A. and WMS will be held in the basement of Cavan Church on Wednesday evening, June 26th, at 8.15 pen. Please note change in. date and time. This is the (Christian Citizenship meeting with Mrs. Wm. Church in charge. of the .li rogram and •Circle 3, will be in charge of the handle Congregational and Sunday School picnic of Cavan Church will be 'held at Jowett's Grove, Bayfield, .Saturday, June 22. Mrs. Norman Ohanahait. of London was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. K. McIear- lane over the weekend, Mr. David (Reis :of Ypsilanti, Mich., and formerly of Sheldon, North Dakota called on Mr. and Mrs. R. K. McFarlane one Saturday. Mi•. .and 'Mrs, Middaugh 'and son of London were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hawley of Winthrop and Mrs.' Same Scott of Seaforth was the. C. Hawley of Egnondville.