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The Seaforth News, 1955-06-16, Page 9The Seaforth News WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 77 SEAFORT),I, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1955 Tom Pryd'e Wins His Wife Dies, Husband Biggest Majority -- In Hospital From Sunday Crash Mrs. Wilfred Elliott of List- owel, formerly of McKillop, died in •Scott Memorial Hospital on Sunday afternoon and her hus- band is still in a serious condi- tion here as the result ,of an ac- cident on the boundary, five miles north of Dublin on Sun- day. Driver of the other car in the collision, Wilmer Smith, 26, of Mitchell, has been charged with criminal negligence. The ac- cident occurred at an intersec- tion where .Smith is said by po- lice to have failed to stop at a stop sign. Mrs. Elliott was formerly Ev- elyn Elizabeth Sperling, and she was born in McKillop twp., the daughter of Mrs. Sperling and the late Alonzo Sperling. After her marriage nearly 20 years ago they lived in McKillop until moving to Listowel. Mrs. Wal- ter Eaton, Seaforth, and Miss Hazel .Sperling of Wroxeter, are sisters. Her mother lives at List- owel. The funeral took place on Wednesday from the McLaugh- lin -Reed funeral home to Fair- view cemetery. Rev. J. D. Martin of Listowel United Church offi- ciated. fficiated. The pallbearers were neighbors and the flowerbearers were nephews. 1494 Oyer Scott Tom Pryde, Progressive Con- servative, was re-elected on Thursday last to the Ontario Legislature as member for Hur- on with the biggest majority ho • has ever received, 1,494. This is about 70 more than last elec- tion. James Scott, Liberal, of Sea - forth, conceded the election about an hour and a half after polls closed. A huge victory rally was held at Clinton by the Progressive Conservatives of the riding with two bands present. The number of votes cast in Huron was approximately the same as last election, around 80 per cent, which is considered an exceptionally good vote. In Huron -Bruce, John Hanna was returned by a majority of 1472 over Hugh Hill of Colborne twp., Liberal. The Frost Government was swept back into office with 85 seats. Liberals have 10, C.C.F. 3, Li'b.-Lab. 1 and Ind. -Cons. 1. Seaforth swung around and gave a Liberal majority this time, evidently as a courtesy to a home town candidate. Else- where in the riding municipali- ties voted in varying degrees on the same sides as at last elec- tion, with Mr. Pryde rolling up a total majority of almost 1500. The soldier vote, which in- cludes enlisted personnel at the two air schools, is expected to be available when the official count of the ballots is made on June 23rd by Returning Officer J. Elgin McKinley at Hensall. Power Interruption Expected Sunday The Seaforth P;U.C, an- nounces this week a power in- terruption will occur on Sunday afternoon if the weather is fa- vorable. The weather last Sun- day was too wet to do the work. Extensive rebuilding on the high tension lines connected to the Seaforth transformer station was done in recent weeks. It will necessary to interrupt the power while connections are made. Clinton, Goderich, Blyth and Brussels and rural ageas will be affected in addition to Sea - forth. The local P.U.C. will take ad- vantage of the interruption on Sunday to snake repairs on the lines in Seaforth. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Dan Costello, Dublin, wish to announce the engagement of their second youngest daughter, ID o r o th y Anne of London, to John Jerome Krauskopf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Krauskopf, St. Colum.. ban. The marriage to take place in St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, on Sat. July 2nd at 9.30 a.m. HYDE-EHLAR Pink and white carnations and chrysanthemums graced the altar of iNorthminster United Church, Oshawa, for a candle- light wedding at 7 o'clock Fri- day evening, June 10th, when Marion Ruth Ehler was united in marriage with John Blake Hyde, both of Oshawa, The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, James Ehlar of Truro, Nova Scotia, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Hyde of Kippen. Rev. H. A. Mellow performed the double- ring ceremony. Mr. John Robert- son presided at the organ and accompanied Mrs. J. C. Rundle who sang "The Wedding Prayer" and "Through The Years", Given in marriage by Mr. Har- old Cornish, the bride wore a full skirted floor -length gown of carnation white nylon chiffon over net and taffeta. The fitted bodice was fashioned with a scalloped neckline accented with guipure lace motifs, ,and the short sleeves were complemented with long matching mittens. Her finger-tip veil of tulle illusion was gathered to a lily -point cap. She wore a single strand of pearls and carried a cascade of pink roses with white stephano- tis and ivy trails. Mrs. Douglas MacKay was matron of honor wearing a ballerina -length gown of dusky pink crystallette, de - sighed with a long torso bodice having a portrait neckline and short sleeves. She wore a match- ing juliet cap and carried a cas- cade of Johanna Hill roses and orchid gladioli petals with violet satin ribbon. Miss Peggy Cornish was flow- er girl in a short frock of dusky pink crystallette, with which she wore a flower trimmed ban- deau, and 'carried a basket of pink and white carnations and roses, Mr. (Douglas MacKay per- formed the duties of best man. Ushering were Mr. Edward Hill and Mr. William Skuce. The reception was held in Northmlinster: Church Hall where Mrs. Harold Cornish re- ceived for the bride wearing a dress of Dior blue nylon novelty weave and a white hat. The bridegroom's mother who assist- ed chose a dress of Alice blue sills crepe with lace accents, and a white straw hat. They both wore corsages of pink roses. For the honeymoon trip to Ni- agara Falls, the bride donned a dark blue three piece suit, with which she wore a white hat, and navy and white accessories and a corsage of roses. On their re- turn the couple will reside in Oshawa until August when they will take up residence in Belle- ville. Miss Marion Ehlar, previous to her marriage, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower recently, arranged by Miss Mar- ion Smalley and Mrs. Kenneth MacDonald, and held at the former's home, Sinlcoe Manor, Oshawa. Those in attendance were present and former mem- bers of the salaried personnel department of General Motors of Canada, in Oshawa. School To Boost Tax Rate 5%2 Mills At Monday's council meeting a delegation from the public school board, chairman Dr. Brady, Trustee F. Willis and M. McKellar, sec. -trees., Ipresentes1 their budget for the 1955-56 term. The suggested rate was 291/2 mills compared to 24 mills last year, This was estimated to raise over $36,200. The trustees said the school has 10 teachers, attendance was slightly lower this year, and the kindergarten next term will start with 28 pupils. They said heat- ing costs at the new school were lower than at the old, but elec- trical costs at $60 a month were higher. Mr. McKellar said the. rate 30 years ago when he first went on the board was 8 mills. The following items make up the budget for 1955-66; Cost of operation '$40,400 Debenture payments 22,111 Deficit 1954 3,701 +ew ADDRESSES LIONS The speaker at the Lions Club Monday was Gordon Wright, "RCAF -Clinton, who spoke on his travels in Nigeria (Africa) Ice- land, Honolulu, Malta, Egypt, Palestine, Gibraltar, and Spain. Mr. Wright was born in New Zealand and he and his family are living in Seaforth, his two children attending school here. At the meeting, Pres. A. W. Sillery announced that the pea- nut canvass will be on June 24 at 7.30. The peanut floats will be here on July 9. Proceeds are for the swimming pool. Less: Est. Prov. grant .... Extra Prov. grant .... Fees RECEIVES CALL FROM HOLLAND Mr. H. VanRooijen, R. R. 2, Seaforth, received a telephone call on Sunday morning from his twin brother in Holland. The call was made at 9.15 a.m. Sea - forth time, which was 2.15 p.m. in Holland. Mr. VanRooijen was very pleased to talk with his brother whom he has not seen since coming to Canada, and they could hear each other per- fectly. New York phoned him on Saturday to 'expect the call next morning. Northtide United Church Rev. John Stinson, Minister. 10 a.m., .Church Sdhool and Adult Bible Class. 11 a.m., Morning Worship: Preacher Rev. Hugh Wilson of Wesley -Willis United Church, Clinton. Theme, "The Church at Home". Junior Congregation and Tod- dlers' Group. 7 p.m., Evening Service with St. Thomas' Anglican Church. Celebrating their Centennial. Preacher, Rev. Dr. Coleman, of Huron College, London. Amount required 66,212 23,300 1,208 5,470 RECEIVEEi B. A. ' AT WESTERN! Ronald Weber, son of Mrs. E. J. Weber, of Egmondville, re- ceived his B.A. at the recent convocation at the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Weber is teaching at Victoria School, Kitchener. 29,978 36,233 Council -Appoints Swim Pool Board To Get Grant Seaforth town council on Mon- day passed the bylaw establish- ing a community centre swim- ming pool board of 6 members which will eventually take over the Lions pool east of town. Councillors' appointed councillors Christie and Habkirk (council representatives), and F. Kling, IDr. Turnbull .and C. M. Smith ,(Lions representatives). Officially the new board is called "Seaforth and District Swimming Pool and Recreation Board", and is being created in order to- obtain a provincial gov- ernment grant of $5,000 towards the cost of the new swimming pool. In an unrecorded vote, two councillors voted against it on the ground that Seaforth tax- payers thereby become legally liable for the whole or any part of the $40,000 cost. Promoters of the project, on the other hand, insisted it would not be- come a charge on the town. On motion for second read- ing of bylaw the vote was: Yes, Councillors Scott, Habkirk, Les- lie, Christie, Close. Nay: Reeve Scoins and ;Councillor Kellar. In reply to a question by Reeve Scorns, it was promised that the new board would not take over the pool until such time as only '$5,000 remained outstanding. It was hoped this would be within ten months. When the board 'becomes active, then the government grant would clear off the $5,000 bal- ance, Egmondville Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister. 10 a.m., Church School and Adult Class. 11 a.m., • Morning Worship: Sermon, Faith of our Fathers . 7 pan., You are invited to St. Thomas Anglican Centennial. Wed. at 8 p.m., Mid Week Ser- vice. The Salvation Army 11 a,m„ Holiness Meeting 3 p.m., Sunday School 7 p.m., Uniting with St. Thomas'' Anglican Church for anniversary services. Saturday, June 18, Children's picnic; meet at the citadel at 11 span. Liettts. J. Hunter and L. Pyke in charge. - E. Clarke Heads Troyer Reunion The 23rd Troyer reunion was held at harbor Park, Goderich, on Saturday, June 11, with 60 attending. Although the day was showery, people attended from Stratford, Toronto, St. Thomas, Courtland, London, Hensall, Zur- ich, Detroit, Wayne, Mich., and Seaforth. Person coming farth- est, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Malott and Denise, .and Mrs. Myrtle Oarnochan; eldest lady, Mrs. Wm. Hyde, Hensall; eldest gent, Mr. Wm. Hyde; youngest child, Denise Malott; largest family. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Troyer, Zurich; married longest, Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Clarke, Seaforth; lucky ticket, Carol Reichert, Zurich; girls' race 1-5, Faye Troyer; boys 1-5, Larry Davis; girls 6-10, Sandra Hugill and Sandra Troyer; boys, Russell Talbot; girls 10-15, Joyce Faber; boys, Douglas Hugill; young men's race, Earl Troyer; kick the slipper, Mrs. Ernie Talbot; clothespin race, Gordon Troyer, Frank Malott; relay clothespin, Mrs. Ellen Tomlinson and Cecil Oke; every ladies race, Mrs. Frank Malott. Mr. Herb Troyer took the chair, and the following were nominated for the coming year. Elwood Clarke, president; Rus- sell Coleman; vice pres.; Emer- son Coleman,•e Seaforth; sec- treas,, sports, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Faber, Hensall; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hugill, Seaforth; lunch, Mr. and Mrs. S. Gemmell, Sea - forth; Mr. and Mrs. E. Talbot, Kippen. Council. To Establish Recreation Com. At the regular monthly meet- ing of Seaforth town council on Monday evening the bylaw as- suming the Lions swimming pool was passed and the Public School board asked for a levy of 29% mills, an increase of 5' mills over last year. All members were present and Mayor Dr. McMaster presided. Council decided to arrange for use of theatre wall in build- ing beside town hall. Thankyous were read from Ontario Auto Association re safety check and Athletic Association for dona- tions. Councillor Christie hoped the OHA would put 'Seaforth in a different group next season. OHA groups could not be ar- ranged at present. The mayor suggested forming a recreation committee and get- ting grants. Councillor Keller thought- we should get the arena straighten- ed—the Athletic had folded so sn. Councillor Christie thought arenaoocommittee had done well, had .put in ice plant and floor. He said Seaforth would lose Jr. B team, Councillors Scott and Hab- kirk thought the Athletic could not carry on. Councillor Christie said a re- creation director really cost money. Councillor Close gave a report on streets. New sidewalks had been laid over the sewers. Drain on High St. repaired where cut by PUC pipe. Streets oiled and gravelled. Councillor Close asked if cars could be kept off Main St. from 2 to 8 a.m, so sweeping could be done at night. Councillors Close and Habkirk suggested putting a light at a dark spot of Main st. properties. Councillors agreed. Councillor Close said the new church near the high school had offered public parking space if the town would gravel it. Councillors agreed to install- ation of fire alarm system by Bell Telephone on recommenda- tion of Fire Chief Scott. Alarms will be rung in at four of the firemen's homes or at town hall, cost $30-40 amonth, 6 months before installed. Councillor Leslie made a re- port on the $100,000 sewer system in town. Both laneways gravelled, 14 laterals to be put in and 30 manholes cemented, the work to be done by F. Kling for bonding company. Mr. Leslie said disposal plant should be working in 8 weeks. A grant of $700 was made to Seaforth band. Reeve Scoins suggested giving $150 for jackets for midget hoc- key team who won their champ- ionship. Council agreed. Mayor McMaster said the for- mation of a recreation commit- tee would be brought up at next meeting. Council concluded the meeting with a discussion of Detroit Red Wings in the hockey picture here. Rebekahs Plan Annual Joint Picnic June '24th at - Seaforth Lions Park has been set as tentative date for the annual joint picnic ;of the Rebekah and Oddfellow Lodges and families. Mrs. Mary McElroy and her social commit- tee will be in charge of the tables with Mrs. Chas. Felker, Mrs. E. Andrews, Mrs. Norma Sills in charge of sports. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Albert Becker, lately of Kitchener, mother of Mr. Chas. Cunningham and Mrs. Ed Hunt. Members are asked to meet at the lodge rooms at 2 p.m. Sun- day for the annual decoration day service at Maitlandbank cemetery. It was reported that a sub- stantial sum was realized for the C. P. & T. fund in a recent sal- vage paper drive. The district in- augural meeting will be held in Clinton June 30 at 8 p.m. Nominations will be held at the next regular meeting, June 27th. Mrs: -S. Habkirk• -presided. DIED IN ST. 'CATHARINES Mr. John Crawford was in St. Catharines on Wednesday attending the funeral of his bro- ther, the late William Crawford who- passed away there June 6 in his 93rd year. The late Mr. Crawford was the oldest brother of the fancily and was born in McKillop township. He was mar- ried about 64 years ago to Miss Coates of the 12th con. of Mc- Killop, who passed away about a year later. He lived in Manito- ba for quite a, few years and in Brussels before going to St. Catherines. He is survived by three brothers and two sisters, John of Seaforth, David, Brus- sels, ,Sara. of Calgary, Mrs. Ro- bert Coates, (Mary Ann), of Vancouver, B.C., and ;Clara of St. Catharines who kept house for the deceased. POSTPONED SERVICE The annual decoration ser- vice and parade of Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Legion has ;been postponed from this Sunday to Sunday, June 26th. JOHN CUTHILL Following an illness of over two years, John Cuthill, well known retired farmer of Mc- Killop township passed away at the Thamer Nursing Home on Sunday, June 12th in his 87th year. He was born, the eldest son of the late John Cuthill and Dixon Arbuckle, on the farm, Lot 30, ;Con. 10, now owned by his son Oscar, and farmed there until he moved in 1927 to the John G. Grieve farm, also in McKillop. Be lived there until the death of his son Glenn four years ago. His wife was the former Mary Scott, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Scott of Cromarty, who passed away in 1952. The family is as follows; Harvey Stratford, Os- car, McKillop, Wilmer in Morris twp., and Mrs. Ed Neil of Exet- er. He is also survived by one brother, Wm. Cuthill, Bountiful, Utah, and two sisters Mrs. Ro- bert Smith, and Mrs. Jennie Pat- terson, both of Seaforth. There are 12 grandchildren. The fun- eral was held on Wednesday, June 15 from the G. A. Whit= ney Funeral Home with Rev. H. E. Livingstone of Cavan Church, Winthrop, officiating. The pall- bearers were Robert McClure, James McClure, Arthur Alexand- er, Wm. Church, Watson Shold- ice and Arthur Henderson. In- terment was in, Maitland Bank Cemetery. MRS. H. V. WORKMAN Mrs. Myrtle I. Workman, 59, of Tillsonburg,, who died in Memorial Hospital on Saturday, was the former Myrtle Collins, of Bath, Ont. Her husband, Rev, H. V. Workman, is pastor of Avondale United Church, Till- sonburg, and they went to Tillsonburg six years ago from Seaforth, and had formerly lived at Watford, Blenheim, Bothwell and Petrolia. Surviving besides her husband, are one daughter, Mrs. R. Stewart, Toronto; one brother, Heiner F. Collins, and one sister, Mrs. Hilda Same, Bath, The funeral took place at the Whitney Funeral Home, Sea - forth, Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., by Rev. W. E. Aldworth, St. Paul's United Church, Tillsonburg, and assisted by Rev. H. J. Snell, Ex- eter; Rev. R. A: Brook, Blue - vale; Rev. J. W. Stinson and Rev. D. G. Campbell, Seaforth. Burial was in Maitlandbank ce- metery. Pallbearers were Sam Scott, J. M. Scott, D. •Stewart, R. Savauge, Dr. Brady, L. Dale. Flowerbearers, J. Stevens, B. Christie. BUILDING PERMITS Foliowing building permits were confirmed by council on Monday: G. C. Brightrall, veran- dah, 4150; Mrs. Ed Steep, Mark- et St., cement wall under house $500; James T. Scott, shed $500. 51.50 a Year Authorized as .Second .(Mara mail, Poet Office Dept., Ottawa Snowdon Broe.,- Publiahero 041.1, lelelltllll,t I1111,111e11tomI,111111111„,e,11,111,1t1,1lIC1,1111f 1111ittillt,f,I,t,t,1,ltl, l,ttl!I.Nt,tettlfe{tttttlt, DIES AT WINDSOR Alfred McGavin, 74, of 1673 George St., Windsor, died on June 7 -at his home after a long illness. Mr. McGavin was born in Stanley twp. and moved to Tuckersmith when a boy; about 37 years ago went to Windsor. He was a salesman before re- tiring. Surviving are his wife Katharine +(nee Belleperche); a daughter, Mrs. Walter Bone, of Windsor; Iwo brothers, Dr. E. H. McGavin, Windsor, and Arthur E., Reading, Penn.; a sister, Miss Mary MiGavin of Seaforth, and 6• grandchildren. The funeral was held last Thursday at 3 p.in. from the Windsor Funeral Home, Rev. William Lawson officiated. Bur- ial was in Heavenly Rest Ceme- tery, Windsor. s The late Mr. McGavin was the son of Henry McGavin who cane to Stanley twvp. from Ire- land when 16 years old, and was married to Caroline Gra- ham of Goderich. Alfred Mc - Gavin was predeceased by two brothers, John and Frederick in 1951, and two sisters, Annie, Mrs. Ralph Elliott, and Letitia, Mrs. Launcelot ' Tasker, abbut 10 years ago. Harrison Family 20th Annual reunion Among the early pioneer set- tlers of Goderich were James and Sarah Barker Harrison who came to Canada from Yorkshire England and settled in Goder- ich in 1836, later taking up resi- dence in 'Goderich township. Their descendants held their 20th annual reunion picnic at the Seaforth Lions Park on Sat- urday, June 11, 1955. There were 87 present, a slight drop in attendance due to a wet and cold day. Everyone enjoyed a swell dinner before the races were run off. There was only a warm up ,ball game before an- other ram shower, so an early picnic supper was enjoyed by all. The following were elected to office for 1956: Pres., W, C. Adams, London; Sec.-Treas., Mrs. Amy Hunt, London; directors„ Mr. and Mrs. Albert Harrison, Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Harrison, Science Hill. Sports Committee, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Aikenhead, Kipper; Mrs. Olive Adams and Mr. Bud Hunt, London. Winners of the sports were as follows; Boys and girls under 5, Bryan Hodgert, Richard Willert; girls 8 and under, Diane Fab- er, Barbara Willert; boys 8 and under, Leroy Harrison, ,Bobby Collins; girls 12 and under, Gloria' Harrison, Mary Symons; boys 12 and under, Ken Black, Leroy Harrison; girls 15 and un- der, 'Gloria Harrison, Betty Harrison; boys, 15 and tinder, Ken Black, Richard Harr 1 son; young ladies, Muriel Harri- son, Bette Graham; young ;nen, Lorne Hackett, Jim Harrison; married ladies,' Mrs. Lois Hod- gert, Mrs. Joyce Willert; mar- ried- men, Harold Willert, Bud Hunt; neck tie race, Joyce and Harold Willert, Ainy and Bud Hunt; balloon bursting race, Freda and Bill 'Aikenhead, Lois Hodgert and Albert Taylor. The lucky draw for 2 ib. box of chocolates, Mrs. Stan Collins. The oldest person present, Mrs. Isadore Harrison. The youngest. William Ernest Collins. Coining the greatest distance, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Adams and Cathy of London. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. • Jas. Henderson of Seaforth wish to announce the engagement of thein youngest daughter, Mary Lauren, to Clarence Joseph Maloney, son of Mrs. Nora Maloney, McKillop, and the late Joseph Maloney, The ;marriage to take place the. latter part of June. GIFT SUGGESTIONS Fancy Gold Plated Cuff Links - 2.75 pr. & up Gold Plated Tie Clips 1.50 & up Expansion Wrist Watch Bracelets 2.95 & up (Fitted to watch and wrist, and guaranteed for 1 year) Wrist Watches 7.95 & up Shock & Waterproof Wrist Watches 12.95 & up Pocket Watches - 3.95 & up Waterman Ball Point Pens 61:00 Retractable Ball Point Pens, Watermans, Sheaffer & Eversharp 1.95 & up Parker "Jotter” Bali Point Pens 2.95 & up Shaeffer Hall Paint Desk Sets 4.25 & up 10K Gold Lintel Rings 10.00 & up Ronson & Presto Lighters 4.50 & up New "Tempo" Ronson Table Lighters $8.95 Ronson "Wedgwood" Lighter - 19,75 China Ash Trays 35e up Leather Bill Folds •3.95 & up Rockalite "Owl" Book Ends 2.25 & up Custom SchickElectricRazor 29.95 (Less $5.00 allowance for dad's old electric. razor) Remington DeLuxe Electric Razor 31.95 (Less $7,50 old razor allowance) Sunbeam Shavemasters 29,75 (With Five -Year- Guaruntee) Philishave - 27.95 New Ronson Electric Razor 24.50 Enclose a smart Cautte or Rust -Craft Card - with your Father's nay Gift SAV,U'S Jewellery Gifts Fine China .•11111111111111e11111111111111111111111111111111 llltllllll llllllll 1111 tt11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111ttttttttt1111I1 friends in the village. Mrs. Alex Paterson visited with her mother, Mrs. B. Shold- ice at Brinsley on Sunday. L.A.C. Johnston, Mrs. John- ston, Linda and Susan spent the weekend in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Simpson of Detroitlyere in the village on Saturday. Mr. C. D. Simpson re- turned home with them after visiting with his son and daugh- ter in Detroit. Mr, and Mrs. Harry Dalrymple visited friends in Mitchell on Sunday. Mrs. Ermin Copeland and Mrs. Clare Adams of Wingham visit- ed with Mrs. H. Berry on Wed, of last week. Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Taylor spent the weekend with friends in London. The Brucefield I.O.O.F. will hold their annual decoration ser- vice at Baird cemetery on Sun- day, June 26 at 2.30 p.m. Rev. Pitt of Varna and the Rev. G. Burton will take part of the service. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Thomson and Mrs. W. H. Pepper visited in Parkhill with Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Thomson on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Christie spent Sunday in Kitchener. Mrs. Wm. Burdge is convales- cing at her parent's home, Mi. and Mrs. A. Johnston. Mrs. Ham and Miss M. Swan are holidaying in Ottawa. SEAFORTH W. 1 - The Jane meeting of the Sea - forth Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Erlin Whitmore with a good attend- ance of visitors and members. The meeting opened by singing the Institute Ode followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison and the Mary Stewart Collect. Mrs. Gordon MacKenzie our presi- dent occupied the chair, The roll call was answered by a source of vitamin C. Thankyou letters were read from the Crozier twins, James McNairn, Ann Cameron, Sandra Hugill, Ross Gordon, James Scott, Bruce Coleman, Jack Hillebrecht and Mrs, Geo. Connell. Mrs. Elmer 'Cameron and Mrs. Alec Pepper were appointed as a committee to look after our bus tour to Guelph. It was de- cided to have our picnic on June 27. Committees in charge are: lunch, Mrs. Ross Gordon; sports, Mrs. Gordon Papple and Mrs. Eldon Kerr. This was Home Economics meeting in charge of Mrs. Isaac Hudson and Mrs. James Aiken - head. Mrs. J. Aikenhead gave the motto, "Mind Health". Mrs. John Stinson was the special speaker. She spoke on the food of China. It proved very educational for us who know so little of the Chinese customs. A photographer was present and took a photo of the mem- bers. BRUCEEIELD Mr. and Mrs. Abe Zapfe, Sy- ron, spent y-ron,-spent the weekend with ST. THOMAS CHURCH MARKS 100 YEARS IN COMMUNITY On the coming two Sundays St. Thomas' Church, Seaforth, will. hold special services mark- ing its 100th anniversary. The Church was founded .by the Rev. Wm. Cresswell in Harpurhey in 1855,+before there was any Sea - forth and two years before the Diocese of Huron was incorpor- ated. No Anglican Church was built in HarpurheY, and events in the future years showed the wisdom of waiting as neighbor- ing Seaforth began to grow. A Church was erected on the pre- sent site in 1862, which has been added to and improved down through the years. On June 19th there will be a service at 11 a.m,, - of thanks- giving when the new memorial window will be dedicated by Von. Archdeacon. F. G. Hardy of Sarnia. This window is pre- sented by the Ladies' Guild to commemorate the faithful ser- vices of the women of the parish and its subject is "Jesus and Mary in the Resurrection Gar- den". . In the evening Dr. W. R. Cole- man, principal of Huron ;Col- lege will ,preach at a service of thanksgiving for 100 years of Christian witness. On Sunday, June 26th, Rev. Dr. R. P. D. Hurford, of London, and a fernier rector here, will be the preacher at a service of re -dedication. An interesting booklet has been prepared by Rev. J. H. James and committee with an "• abundance of historical- and other facts about St. Thomas' Church.