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The Seaforth News, 1955-06-23, Page 1n• L a. r. a' 3; Dr 1r ,m ar MEI L) ,0 m. er- VN dc- ?h. Ilk - ant For St., trio airs eld. ors. ,ton lea all 'NM and teed at ,alts vie led. Th Seaforth News WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 77 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1955 $1,50 a Year Authorized- as Second Claes mail, Port Or Ise Dept., Ottawa Snowdon Bros,. Publishers Local Firms Get Swim Pool Contracts Two local firms were awarded the contract of constructing the new swimming pool at the Lions Park when tenders were opened on Friday. Seaforbh Concrete Products, owned 'by Peter Christensen, has the cement contract, at approx- imately $16,400.00. The filtra- tion plant and equipment went to Frank Kling, at $15,318.00. Other tenders were: Thomas Construction Co., Galt, $21,606, $16,294; John 'Gaffney, Strat- ford, $24,674, no bid; Matthews Concrete Co., London, $30,966, $20,039; Looby Construction Co, $25,599.10, $15,418. (First fig- ure is for cement work, second for equipment). Work is already in progress as Frank Kling has a crew drilling and blasting in the limestone. INSTITUTE TO HAVE PICNIC The Seaforth Women's Insti- tute will hold their annual pic- nic on Monday, June 27, with supper at 6.30 sharp, at the Sea- forth Lions Park. Everyone bring their dishes and silver- ware. Menu; potato salad, cab- bage salad, relishes, pickles, to- matoes, celery etc., strawberries, either cake or cookies, Ice cream, rolls and meat will be supplied. Come and bring your family and friends. DEVEREAUX—MOWAT On Monday, June 13, 1955, in St. John's Chapel of St, Mich- eel's Cathedral, Toronto, by Rt. Rev. B. T. Kyte, Jennie Stuart Mowat of Toronto, daughter of Mrs. Mowat and the late Mr. Jaynes Stuart Mowat of Vank- leek Hill, Ontario, to Edward J. Devereaux, Toronto, son of Mrs. Devereaux and the late Mr. Frank Devereaux of Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Devereaux will reside at 21 Pinehurst Crescent,. Toronto. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. John McIver announce the engagement of Mary Catherine Rowland R.N., elder daughter of Mrs. McIver and the late Ed. Rowland to John Joseph Lane, elder son of Mr and Mrs. Vincent J. Lane. Tl , wedding to take place in St. Columban Church, St. Colum - 'ban on Saturday, July 9 at 10 o'clock. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Rita Annabelle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McDon- nell, R.R. 2, Gadshill, to Mr. Alphonsus Clare Meagher, son of Mr, and Mrs. John Meagher, R.R. 1, Dublin. The marriage will take place on Saturday morn- ing, July 9th at 9.30 o'clock in St, Patrick's Church, Kinkora. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Angeline Veillette to Joseph Burns of Staffa, the wedding to take place Saturday, July 2, at St; '%eeph's Church, Stratford. THE TURF The racing season is well on its way and our local horses have done very good considering the abetter horses they have had to race against. In Clinton last week four out of the five horses were in the money. Last Wed- nesday Joe's Girl owned by Joe Burns won her first heat of the season an'd on Saturday at Georgetown she won 2 seconds doing great credit to herself. Don't forget the Old Boys and the racing on August 3rd. " HOLD BANQUET MEETING The Seaforth Unit Federation of Women Teachers' Association of Ontario met recently for a final term meeting held in ban- quet style at the Seaforth Pub- lic school. Fifteen members were present. The officers for 1955-56 term are as follows: Pres., Mrs. June Boussey; vice Pres., Mrs. Elva Ellis, sec.-treas., Miss Ma- bel Turnbull and Mrs. Elva Ellis. Telephone Sec., Mrs. Bos- well. All committee members were retained for the second year. Northside United Church Rev. John Stinson, Minister. 10 a.m., Church School and Adult Bible (Class. 11 a.m, Morning Worship: Sermon: "The Whole Duty of Man". The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Junior Congregation and Tod- dlers' Group. 7 p.m., Evening Service at Goderich Summer School, cars leaving church at 4 p.m. Sermon. "Lift up your Eyes". Egmondville United Church Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister. Friday evening, June 24th at 8.15 preparatory service, Medi- tation, "A Celebrated Passover", 9.15 p.m., meeting of Official Board. Sunday at 10 a.m., !Church School. 11 'a.m., Holy 'Communion, "Thinking of the Communion". The Salvation Army 11 a.m., Holiness Meeting 3 p.m., Sunday School 7 p.m., Salvation Meeting These meetings will be eon - ducted 'by Lieutenants J. Hunt- er and L. Pyke who are leaving Seaforth for appointments in Toronto and Tillsonburg. Varna Youth Killed As Car Goes in Ditch William Gerald Coleman, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anson Cole- man, Varna, was killed on Sun- day night about 10 o'clock when his ear struck loose gravel and left the road four miles north of Varna. He was alone at the time and was not found until 11.30, by Murray Taylor. The accident occurred in front of Wm. Mid- dleton's farm. No inquest will be held, it was stated, by Crown Attorney H. Glenn Hays, Q.C. The car went through a deep ditch and landed against a tree, throwing young Coleman out. It is believed he died instantly. No one heard the noise of the accident as it was half a mile from any house. The body was in the field where it was thrown by the impact. The funeral was held on Wed- nesday afternoon from the home of his parents, lot 6, con. 7, Stanley township, with Rev. J. Pitt officiating. Interment was in Bayfield cemetery. Besides his parents he is sur- vived by three brothers, Gordon, Zurich, R. R. 1; George, Toron- to, and Jack at home, and his grandfather, George Coleman of Seaforth. He attended S. S. 7, Stanley, and was a pupil of 'Clin- ton District Collegiate until he quit school- a month ago to work on his father's farm. He was a member of Varna United Church. The :pallbearers were Don For- rest, Lorne Love, Wm. Consitt, Ken Stephenson, Ron Coleman and Wayne Taylor. Flowerbearers were Wni. Dow - son, Floyd Turner, Jim Love, Russell Faber, Berne McKinley, Robt. McClymont, Bob Webster, Jnn Chapman, Wilmer Turner, Russell Taylor, Bob Talbot, Mur- ray Taylor. STOREY—BRADBURN Before an altar decorated with pink and white peonies at 12.00 o'clock noon, on Saturday in St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Sea - forth, Rev. J. H. James united in marriage Bettie Vivian Brad- burn and Mr. Verne Francis Storey of Lucan. The bride is a daughter of Mr. Bertrand Bradburn of Seaforth and the late Mrs. Bradburn, and the bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Storey of 'Gadshill. The guest pews were marked with white ribbon and peony buds. Mr. George Clark was or- ganist and accompanied the sol- oist, Miss Alice Watson who sang `Because" and "0 Perfect Love." Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a waltz- length'gown of white nylon lace over taffeta. Sequins 'bordered the matching bodice which ex- tended into a hip -length peplum. The long sleeves ended in lily - points. A mother-of-pearl` and sequin crown held her three- quarter -length veil and she car- ried a cascade of red roses and ivy. As bridesmaid, Miss Marian Lillico wore a pale blue gown of crystalette with matching jack- et and headdress. She carried a nosegay of pink carnations. Miss Katherine Storey of Gadshill, a sister of the bridegroom, as flower girl, was gowned in pink nylon with matching headdress. Blue baby mums formed her nosegay. Mr. Dan Storey of London, was his brother's groomsman. Mr. Murray Brad- Iburn. of Belgrave, a cousin of the bride, and Mr. Donald Zinn of Stratford, ushered the guests. For a reception held in the parish hall, the bride's aunt, Mrs. Mary Davidson of Sarnia received wearing a dress of navy silk print with white ac- cessories. Her corsage was of pale yellow 'carnations. Assist- ing her the bridegroom's moth- er wore .brown, with 'white ac- cessories, and a white carnation corsage. For travelling the bride changed to a grey -wool suit with white accessories and a red rose corsage. Following a wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Storey will reside in Lucan. Prior to her wedding the bride was entertained at a shower at the home of Mrs. Lil- lico and the staff of the Toron- to -Dominion Bank held a party in her honor. REAL ESTATE CHANGE The ,brick house on East Wil- liam Street, of Mrs., C. McClin- chey, Kippen, has been purchas- ed by James T. Scott, Seaforth, with immediate -•possession, through the office of Merton Reid. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh, wish toannounce the engagement of their daughter, Katharine Jose- phine to Earl Aslin of Toronto. The marriage to take place early in July. Two Scouts Win Coveted Awards • It has been announced by. Scouter J. R. Spittal, Chairman of the Seaforth. Scout Commit- tee, that two Seaforth Boy Scouts have qualified for the most coveted award for profic- iency in Scouting, the Queen's Scout Badge. The Seaforth boys who qualified after more than two years hard work are Troop Leader Peter Spittal and Patrol Leader Bill Scott. The congratulations of the 'district go to Peter and Bill. Golden Wedding of McKillop Couple A happy event took place on Monday, June 20th, when Mr. and Mrs. 'Geo, H. Leonhardt, 12th• concession of McKillop township, celebrated their gold- en wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Leonhardt were married June 20, 1905, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brod- hagen, the bride bbeing Miss Cluistena Heckman of Logan. They were married by Rev. Mr. Weigand, and lived in Logan un- til 1918 when they moved to their present farm in McKillop. Among the guests on Monday were their bridesmaid and groomsman of fifty years ago, Henry Leonhardt, Brodhagen, and Mrs. Augusta Hinz, Mitchell, the bride's sister. Mr. and Mrs. Leonhardt have four Sons and one daughter, Ed- win and Fred, at home, Erwin Logan; Carl, McKillop, and Mrs. Gordon Eisler ((Irene), Logan. Five sisters and a brother of Mrs. Leonhardt, and two broth- ers and four sisters of Mr. Leonhardt, were present when. an anniversary dinner was serv- ed at Brodhagen Lutheran Church, Monday afternoon. A surprise .gathering took place when a large number of friends gathered to -spenda pleasant evening with them and extend good wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Leonhardt re- ceived a large number of gifts including a chesterfield and easy chair, ash stand and end table, Presentation to Mr., Mrs. J. Aitcheson Friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. James Aitcheson gath- ered at the, home of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Coleman, Friday evening. The occasion was to honor them and wish them hap- piness in their new home in Sea - forth, Violin selections were played by Thomas McMillan, accompan- ied at the piano by Mrs. Helen McMillan. During the evening contests were held and a few games of euchre played. Piano selections were played by Lois Scott and Marjorie Agar. IA duet was played 'by Flora Ann Scott and Barbara Coleman. Lunch was served by the hos- bass and helpers, after which the following address was read: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Aitcheson: It is the earnest desire of all present tonight to express in a tangible way our esteem for the neikhbors 'who until recently lived on the hill. For over a cen- tury the Aitcheson family have held fort in this community and your absence is really being felt. The cooling drink, the kindly word, the thoughtful deed have endeared you to all who reside here. The farm which you have left has long been known for fine crops and good cattle. It was with deep regret when we hoard of your decision to re- tire to Seaforth, although we feel your choice was a wise one. Sooner or later we must all leave the place where we now reside and we hope you may have many happy years in your new home. We ask you to accept this lamp as a token of our esteem JAMES W. ELLIOTT Janes W. Elliott, 39, who died Thursday in St. Joseph's Hos- pital, London, had Lived at Clin- ton before coming here in 1950. For many years,he had been employed as a C.N.R. section man. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church here. Sur viving besides his wife, the for- mer Viola Pepper, of Tucker. smith twp., are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Elliott, Clinton; three daughters, Julene, nine, Marie, seven; Lois, two; two brothers, Norman, Toronto; Ro- bert, 'Clinton; and two sisters, Mrs. Alex Whitfield and Mrs. Kenneth Mercer, London. The funeral took place from the Box Funeral Home, where service was conducted Sunday by Rev. D. G. 'Campbell. Burial was in Clinton •cemetery. The pallbearers were Jim Turner, Harold Taylor, Asa Deeves, Merton Keyes, Eddie El- liott, George Elliott. The flow erbearers were Ralph Turner, Austin Matheson, Ray Towns- end, Stewart Taylor, Dalton Malcolm, Harry Watkins, Chas. Nelson, Wilfred Jervis. SAMUEL J. WALLACE Samuel John Wallace, in his 88th year, died in Scott Memor- ial Hospital here about noon on Friday following a fall from a ladder. Ile was born in Tucker - smith twp., a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wallace, and attended S.S. 5, Tucker- smith school. In his earlier life he was a brick -layer, retiring to Seaforth in 1917. He was a member of Northside United Church, Seaforth, and a mem- ber of the Masonic Order and of the I.O.O.F. Surviving are bro- ther and sister, Andrew Wal- lace, :Sacramento, Cal.; and Miss Agnes Wallace, N. Main St., Seaforth. The funeral was held from the G. A. Whitney funeral home, where a service was con- ducted Monday at 2 pan. by Rev. J. W. Stinson. Burial was made in, Maitlan'dbank cemetery. The pallbearers were Tom Beattie, Alex McNab, Angus McLean, Frank Smale, Harold Free, James Henderson. Northside Annual Picnic Held Friday Northside United Church held their annual picnic for Church School and congregation on Fri- day afternoon at Lions Pai'lt, The program was in charge of Evan Roffman, Sam Scott, Dick White- ley and Mrs. Stinson. The races and games were keenly contest- ed with winners as follows: Kindergarten children, Brenda Ferris, Christine Turnbull, Girls under 7, Ilelen Elliott, Mary Belle Stinson; boys under 7, Billy Mac- Lennan, Kerry Campbell. Girls 8, Diane Beuermaun, Linda Mac- Donald; boys 8, Bernie Jessome, Bobby Plumsteel, Girls 9, Nancy Dale, Phyllis McNichol; boys 4, Richard Meugge, Peter Sillery, Girls 10 & 11, Barbara Talbot, Phyllis Bryans; boys 10 & 11, Ken McLlwain, Terry Ast. Girls 12:13, Betty Drager, Judy Crich; boys 12 & 13, Larry Dale, Billy Pinder. Girls 14, Joan Bach, Tina Talbot; boys 14, Billy Pinder, Larry Dale. Girls 3 legged race, 1st Donna. ltIae Berger and Phyllis Bryans; 2nd Elnily Elliott and Lois Scott. Boys 3 legged race, let Billy Pinder and Kenneth McLlwain; 2 Bobby Meugge, David Stinson. Jr. girls sack race, Mary Belle Stinson, Nancy Dale, Sr, girls sack race, Joan Bach, Donna Mae Berger. Jr, boys sack race, Bernie Jessome, Richard Meugge. Sr. boys Sack race, Paul Besse, Lar- ry Dale. Paper race girls, Emily Elliott, Diane Kirk; boys, Carl Berger, Douglas Wright.. Shoe scramble, Larry Dale, David !)ale, Wheelbarrow race for boys, lot Franklyn Bryans and Panl Besse; 2n0 Kenneth McLlwain and Billy Pinder. For girls, 1st. Marion Mc- Llwain and Alice Christie; 2ncl Donna Mae Berger, Phyllis Bry- ans. The tables had been arrang- ed for by Mr. Plumsteel's Class headed by Bill Scott and Frank- lyn Bryans, and the food commit- tee convened by Mrs. Christie, assisted by Mrs. Snell, Mrs, Schneider and Mrs, Berger ar ranged places for everyone. It was a tired but happy group that sat down to the long tables for .0 delightful supper topped off with lee cream. Rev. J, W. Stinson welcomed the folk to the tables and led in singing Grace. The girls of the Sr, Class look- ed after the serving, with Dr. and Mrs. MacLennan preparing tea. Alter supper a spirited ball game between the Puddle Jump- ers and the Mosquito Chasers was won by the former, captain, ed by Franklyn Bryans. Marion McLwaiu captained the Mosquito Chasers with Gordon Ferris and Cyril Kirk as umpires. The swimming was excellent and everyone noted the plans un- der way for the new pool. Grati- tulle is expressed to the Liens Club for the privileges afforded. Salvation Army Officers Farewell Lieutenants Joan Hunter and Lillian Pyke learned last week that they are leaving Seaforth to take other appointments in Salvation Army Work. Both the Lieutenants trained at the Wil- liam Booth Memorial Training College and were commissioned on June 28, 1954, and appointed to Seaforth Corps. Their ap- pointments now, will take them to Toronto and Tillsonburg, On- tario. Lieutenant Hunter is trans- ferring to Social Work, and will be stationed at Vida Lodge (Girls' Home) pro tem, Toronto. Lieutenant Pyke will continue to work in the London -Windsor Division, and will assist at the corps in Tillsonburg. The officers will conduct their farewell meetings this Sunday, June 26, and then proceed to their new appointments. Lieutenant Pyke, however, will be travelling to her home at Sydney, N.S., for furlough be- fore going to Tillsonburg, HURON FOOTBALL LEAGUE J. Johnson scored his second shutout of the season when Win- throp blanked Londesboro 3-0. B. Kerr started the scoring ear- ly in the first half and D. Keys added 2 more to make it 3-0 at half time. Lineups for the teams Were: Winthrop—Goal, J. Johnson; Id, R. Dolmage; rd, M. Bolton; ch, G. McClure; ,.rh, H. Dodds; lh, R. McClure; c, D. Keys • osr, J. Alexander; lr, K. McCilure; ol, C. Kerr; il, R. McClure; subs, B. Kerr, J. Axtmann, L. •Godkin. Londesboro- Goal, II. Flynn, Id, A. Riley; rd, J. Flynn; oh, Alec Riley; rh, Arnold Riley; lh, B. Riley; c, Ben Riley; osr, L. Dale; isr, Lorne Dale; ol, D. Ri- ley; il, A. Hoggart; subs, C. Whitfield, II. Storey. YPU Sotfball League Standing W L Pts. Bayfield 3 1 6 Seaforth4 Wesley Willis - , , 2 0 4 Varna ' 2 1 4 Brucefield 1 3 2 Turners 0 6 0 Last week's scores: Varna 20, Brucefield . 13; Bayfield 15, Brucefield 8; Bayfield 7, Turn- er's 6. COUNTY RATE UP ONE MILL Huron County Council has set the 1955 tax rate at 11 mans, This is au increase of ono mill over last year's rate. Seaforth P. S. tax.payere there- fore face 0 prospect of an 80 - mill tax rate this year, owing to the raise in the public school rate of 5% mills. Pryde 1Vlajority 1453 ,a1,11,,,,,,,,1,,,, n11111111111111 llllllll 1111 llllll 1 lllllll 111;1111,0110.11 llllllllll llllllll llllllll „,1111,,,,• With Soldier Vote The enlisted personnel vote in Huron is. Scott 86, Pryde 45. � The result was received from , Toronto this week by 3. Elgin' j McKinley, returning• officer, who I will make his official count on Thursday. Unofficially, Mr. Pryde's ma- jority now is 1,453. This soldier vote includes the air schools at Centralia and Clin- ton. .Hospital Auxiliary Annual Meeting A large gathering of members of the I3ospital Auxiliary met at Monetta Menard's at Grand Bend for the last meeting of the season on Tuesday, June 14th. Mrs. H. E. Smith, the President presided. The slate of officers for the coming season was an- nounced and a report of the year's work was read. Entertain- ment and transportation were arranged by a committee con- sisting of Mrs. A. Y, McLean, Mrs. F. Kling, Mrs. A. Sillery and Mrs, Wm. Hart. Pres., Mrs. E. A. McMaster; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. Walter Stu- art; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Richard Box; Sec., Mrs. John Langstaff; Treas., Mrs. Jas. Murray; 'Cor- responding Sec., Miss Alice Reid; Membership, Mrs. Walter Stuart; Press and Publicity, Mrs. R. McKindsey; Social Convener, Mrs. Harold Whyte; Ways and Means, Mrs. Wm, Hart, Ml's, F. J. Bechely, Mrs. B. McLean; Buying Committee, hiss Drops, Mrs. Harold Whyte, Mrs, J. M. McMillan; Mystery Box, Miss Dorothy Park e; Nominating Committee, Mrs. B. McLean, Mrs, W. Stuart, Mrs. J. Hotham. The Women's Hospital Auxil- iary to Scott Memorial Hospital has experienced, the meeting was informed, a very successful year during 1954-55. The major pro- ject for the past three years has been to assist the Hospital Board in re -organizing the hospital kitchen. With the payment of $1907.50 to the Board this year, the Auxiliary has now completed its share of this undertaking. A total of $$,000.00 was paid to the Board over the three-year period. Bed lamps at a cost of $193.50 were also donated this year by the auxiliary. Following is the 1954-55 fin- ancial statement. Receipts— Bank Bal. Sept. 1954 $1,022.94 Tag Day receipts .. 146.20 Bank Interest 13.45 Rummage Sale 282.18 Turkey Raffle 125.35 Dance 69.00 Skating Party 22.00 Bridge 45.00 Women's Int. don. , , 25.00 Penny Sale ... , , , 652.55 Rummage Sale 169.10 Fees 9.00 Collections 85.02 Total $2 619.79 Expenditures— 1 Provin. Hospital Fee $ 15.00 National Council Fee 5.00 Convention Exp, . , , , 70.00 Hospital Board re kitchen , , . , , . 1,000.00 Hospital Board re kitchen 907.50 Hospital Board re bed lamps 193.50 Christmas Gifts to Hospital Staff 58.20 New Year's Baby Cup 5.60 2 Turkeys re raffle 17.65 Adv. & expenses re Sundry projects (flo120.41 vers, and stamps etc.) 17.25 Bank Bal. June 1955 200.68 $2,619.79 Treas., Isabel Murray Wallace Family Gather at Benmiller 'Over forty members of the Wallace family gathered at the Forrester Flats near Benmiller on Saturday for their annual picnic. Honored at the event as the oldest person present was Mrs. Alex Wallace, Tuckersmith. Sports events directed by Mrs. Howard Yeandle, Kitchener, saw the following winners: children's races, 7 years and over, Diane Roe, Kenny Miller; 5 to 7, Joyce Roe, Bobby Wallace; girls up to 5, Carol Anne Wallace, Kathleen Miller; boys up to 5, David Miller Dougie Reid. Bag race, men, Gerald Blake, Chas. Reid; ladies, Mrs. Douglas Wal- lace, Mary Lou Roe; wheelbar- row race, Gerald Blake and Charles Reid; single men's race, James Wallace, Jack Calwill; married men's race Gerald ladies' race, lfrs. Doug- las Wallace, Mrs. (Donald Wal- lace. Kiek-the-slipper, mei-, Rus- sel Miller; ladies, Mary Lou Roe. A caramel scramble and a softball game concluded the' sports events for the afternoon. Those attending the picnic in- cluded; Mrs. Alex Wallace, Tuckersmith; Mr. and Mrs. Wes- ley Roe and family, Harlock; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Walker and family, • Brucefield; Mr. and Mrs. Orville Blake; Mr. and Mrs. Ger- ald Blake and family, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reid and family, Varna; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Miller and family, Mr. arid Mrs. Douglas Wallace and family, Miss Beulah Dennis, James Wallace, Seaforth; 'Mr. and Mrs. Howard Yeandle, Kit- chener; Mrs, Tom Calwill and Jack, Brucefield, t YN/N ELIZABETH 17 JEWELS unbreakable mainspring 82875 MINUTE MAN 17 JEWELS unbreakable mainspring, shock resistant 82975 FRTENDLY CREDIT IF DESIRED SAVAUGES Jewellery Gifts Fine China ,11111it1„1111„ 1„11111„1101111110,1,,,1,1,0010111,111,10,,11,,,11,1 .WM111111111 111101,u11 1 u 0n„ 11111111,11111111111 McKillop Teacher Feted by Pupils For the past nine terms teach- er at S.S. No, 6, McKillop, Fost- er T. Fowler, who resigned this year, was honored by students and ratepayers at an occasion at the school Thursday afternoon. On behalf of the section, Mr. Fowler was presented with a mahogany table and onyx cuff links and a tie -pin. Loretta Con- nelly read an address composed by Lorraine Smith, a former pu- pil, and now teacher at S.S. 8, McKillop. Mr, Fowler expressed his ap- preciation of the kindness which had been shown him. Ice cream and treats were served the pup- ils. The address: Dear Mr. Fowler:— Ten years ago, in forty-five, The place was buzzing and alive; It was September, school's first day, And we pupils were hurrying on our way, To school to see what we could see, We wondered who the teacher might be. Would he be short or tail Would he be 'big or small? But most of all we feared he'd be cross, So we wondered would we or he be boss! He was none of these, He was just himself; He would try to please If we behaved "ourself". Sometimes he'd look at us and frown, We were a bad bunch, But he settled us down with his pleasing manner, His pleasant smile, Soon for him we'd go the second mile. Soon we were eating right out of his hand, We were the best pupils in the whole land. In grammar and math this teach- er excelled, Very shortly we, too, could do these right well; His wonderful stories we'll never forget, They were the best in the world, I'll bet. In the forties our entrance we, tried, And his pupils were tops, you surely spied; In high school, too, they edged the top, And some even conquered the first spot. Ile worked hard, 'his pupils to drill, And his labors never rewarded him ill So through the years he accom- plished much, In many fields and all are such, They need good mention for all to hear To those who hold him, their teacher dear. At Christmas time a concert we had, And everyone went home feeling glad. Many years ago we used to make chairs, Then in `1948" Mr. Fowler in - traduced the School Fair; It was a success, as we all know, For people far and wide would go; Every year it was better and bigger And proceeds were more than we had figured. Now what shall we do when he is gone? I hope we can still carry it on. We're losing a man who has helped us more Than anyone else we Irnow. We wish him success in his fu- ture days, We know he'll succeed, for his winning ways, Mr. Fowler, we want you to know That we hate to see you go; We wish you every success, And heaps of happiness. To show our gratitude to you, For services present and past, We have a token of our esteem, We'll hope you accept it, though small it may seem, And when you're in Logan, it's only a hope To come to see your friends in McKillop. —Signed on behalf of your pupils and the ratepayers of S.S, No. 6, McKillop. Miller - McDougall Picnic Held The ninth annual Miller -Mc- Dougall picnic was held in Ex- eter on Saturday, June llth. Be- cause of inclement weather the attendance was not as large as usual. The President, Mr. Wil- son McCartney presided for the business meeting when the fol- lowing officers were elected: Pres., Mr. W. McCartney, vice pies., Mr. A. Park; sec-treas., Mrs. Win. Lampert; Sports Com- mittee, Mr. and Mrs. W. Annis; Lunch Committee, Mr. and Mrs, A. Paris, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. I Lamport conducted the sports, winners were, for relay races, W. McCartney's side. Belle Campbell, Mrs. N. Robinson, An- drew Park, W. McCartney, Georgene McCartney. Edna Mil- ler and Murray Park were win- ners for the other races, Mrs. M. Thomson was the oldest person at the picnic. Calvin Annis was the youngest and Mr. and Mrs. Guy 'Clemens of Moose Jaw, Sask., came the farthest. It was decided to hold the 1956 picnic on the second Saturday of June in Exeter. Northside Y.P.U. Wins In a IIuron Presbytery sched- uled match Monday, Northside Y.P.U. defeated by 19 to 11 a '. strong nine from Brucefield 'Un- ited Church, The game was well handled by Bill McKenzie and Chas. Geddes as umpires. Joyce Wilson and Jack McLlwain each scored three runs with Bill Flan- nigan hitting a homer. In the field Don Drager, Bili Bennett and Larry Berger gave lino sup- port. For Brucefield, Stewart Keyes and Katherine McGregor. were strong at bat with the fon mer scoring three runs. Support in the field was steady with Jim Allah, Bill and Jack Dallas turn- ing in a good game: 4 .i