The Seaforth News, 1955-12-29, Page 1The Seaforth News
WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 77
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY; DECEMBER 22, 1955
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Present Two
Life Memberships
The annual meeting of the
Barbara Kirlorn n was opened
with a poem, "'Gifts of Little
Children" by the president, Mrs.
Keith .Sharp. Hymn 106 was sung
followed by prayer by Mrs.
;Sharp. The attendance was re-
ceived :from group leaders and
23 .calls were made to shutins.
Mrs. Orland Johnston read an in-
teresting letter from Margaret
Malcolm telling •some• of the Sine
work she and her husband are
doing on the mission field. Betty
'Simpson sang a lovely nolo 'ae-
companied by Mrs. :Rennie on
the piano. The offering was re-
ceived by Mrs: ISmale and 'dedi-
cated with prayer by Mrs. Sham.
The president .called on the vari-
ous secretaries for their re-
ports, alrof which were very en-
couraging. In the absence of the
treasurer, Miss Janet 'Muff,
(Mrs. Mae IDorrance read the
fine treasurer's report. Mrs. Reg.
(Kerslake reported 63 members
for the Glad Tidings. The Home
(Helpers Sec. , Mrs. Leslie, re-
ported '$60.50 with 18 mem-
bers. Miss Belle 'Campbell gave
the literature report. Mrs. 'Ch'ar-
ters, the ways and meatus sec-
retary reported the 10e -a -week
proved successful, with two pot
lack suppers .during the year.
These reports were moved and
seconded by Mrs. Patterson and
Mrs. Andrews. President, Mrs.
(Sharp, in very appreciative
words thanked all who had help-
ed snake this a very successful
year. Mrs. J. F. 'Scott then took
over the meeting for election of
officers. Mrs. Patterson read the
slate of officers for '195'6:
Pres., Mrs. dKeith Sharp; Vice,
Mrs. Andrews; Sec., Mrs. Ebner
Rivers; Treas., 84iss Janet ICluff;.
Lit., Mrs. Dale Nixon; Home
(Helpers, Mrs. Harold Whyte;
Press, Mrs. Reg. Kerslake; Wel-
come and Welfare, Mrs. 0.
Johnston; 'Glad Tidings, Mrs,
Reg. Kerslake; Life Memlber-
ship, Mrs. Russell Sproat and
Mrs. Wallace Ross; Pianist, Mrs.
Munn; Supply, Mrs. Mae Dor-
ranee; +Soeial, Mrs. Claire Reith,
Mrs. Sid Pullman; Program, Mrs.
Jack Patterson. It was moved by
Mrs. Campbell, seconded by Mrs.
Rennie, that the nominating re-
port be accepted. Mss. Campbell
then installed the new officers
and also thanked Mrs. Sharp for
the wonderful leadership she
had given during the year. Mrs.
Sharp continued with a short
business period. The January
meeting will open with a potluck
supper. Mrs. J. F. ,Scott then
came forward and presented
lite membership certificates to
Mrs. Robert Charters and Mrs.
James Murray for their faith-
fulness and service in the Bar-
bara Kirkman. Mrs. Andrews
led the nneeting for the devo-
tional part which was taken
from Dee. Glad Tidings. The
scripture readings were taken' by
Mrs. IHabkirk, Mrs. Herberger,
Miss Minnie tHabkirk and Mrs.
Dorrance. (Hymn 165 and prayer
brought a Sine meeting to a
close.
Seaforth Wins
Over Burlington
'Seaforth Hurons moved into
undisputed possession of top
place in the Western Division
of the 003A Junior "B" Big Ten
group when they defeated the
ed the highly -touted Burlington
Hallidays 2-1.
Ernie Smith scored the ulti-
mate winning goal when he con-
verted a pass from Mason at the
3.10 mark of the second period
to give the Hurons a 2-0 lead,
George Morelli scored the only
'Halliday goal on' a pass from '01-
iver at the 1614 mark of the
third period.
Bruce McFadden, son of Coach
.."Farmer" McFadden gave the
Hurons a 1-0 lead at the end of
the first period when he scored
on passes from Bell and McLl-
wain.
Northside United Church
Rev. John Stinson, Minister
10 .a.m., 'Church 'school and
Adult Bible 'Class.
11 a.m., 'Christmas morning
Service, ISacra'ment of Infant
Baptism; Junior and 'Senior
'Choirs. 'Sermon Theme: "The
Light of the World".
7 p.m., Evening Worship
'Christmas in (Picture, Song and
Story. Theme: "And .on Earth,
Peace".
Watch Night 'Service, Dec. 31,
et 11 p.m.
St. Thomas Anglican
Rev. J. H. James, rector.
Christmas Services:
'Saturday, ;Dec. 24-11.30 p.m.,
(Carol singing and the Holy 'Com -
amnion.
Sunday, !Dec. 25-9.30 a.m•.,
The Holy Communion. Ill
Carol Service ((for the family).
St. Mary's Church, Dublin
Sunday, 'Dec. 25'Nh, 3 p.m. The
Holy (Communion.
Regent Theatre Is
Leased by New Firm
The group of theatres owned
and operated by Mr. and Mrs.
Ii. J. 'Sutherland of St. Marys,
for the past 25 years, have been
leased by 'George Januar and A.
J, Curry of Goderieh. The new
management takes effect Jan. 1,
1956.
Included in the lease are the
Park Theatre and Sunset Drive -
In of Goderich, the 'Row at
(Clinton, the Regent; at Seaforth,
the Plaza at 'Mitchell and the
Lyric at ISt. Marys. Both Mr.
Jenner and Mr. 'Curry are well
known in Goderieh, the former
having been associated oontinu-
onsly with Goderieh theatres for
the past 35 years. Mr. 'Curry was
formerly owner and operator of
Curry's Taxi in iGoderich..
The new firnn is operating un-
der 'the name of The Jay -Gee
Amusements.
Presbyterian S.S.
Holds Concert
The seating capacity of the
First Presbyterian Church school
room was again taxed to capac-
ity for the annual 'Ohurdb.'Scheel
'Christmas concert, Friday even-
ing.
The first part of the program,
presented by the Junior 'School,
was presided over by the super-
intendent, Hugh 'Gorwid'l. Rev.
D. Glenn .Caanplbell presided
over the numbers of the 'Senior
Se.hooi.
The youngest class of all,
taught by Margaret 'Stuart and
Sheila McFadden made "A
'Chris'tm'as Prayer." The class
taught by Mrs. 1•i. Mason and
Miss Jean' Scott presented "The
Grand Secret." The class taught
by Mrs. K. .Sharp and Dorothy
Keys performed an exercise,
"Filling the Stocking," and an
acrostic, "•Christmas Stars," fol-
lowing which Lynn Nixon sang
",Silent Night" as a solo. "Christ-
mas Gifts" was the name of the
number presented by the class
taught by Mr. Donald Morton.
Robert MacDonald played a vi-
olin solo, "Hark the (Herald An-
gels Sing."
From the 'Sr. School, Mrs.
Reeves' class presented "'Snow-
balls for 'Christmas." Mrs. J. B.
Russel's c l a s s presented "A
;Christmas Dream," and 'Barbara
'Coleman gave a piano solo, "O.n
the (Firing Line;" Mrs. A. Nich-
olson's class put on a "Star Pa-
geant." Classes taught by Mrs.
R. Kerslake, Mr. J. Hoelscher,
and Mr. C. Reith were also re=
presented.
The evening was brought to a
close with the arrival of Santa
with boxes of candy for all mem-
bers and friends of the school.
•
Christmas Meeting
Of Seaforth W.I.
The 'Christmas meeting of
Seatertbh Women's Institute was
held at !Seaforth District (High
School on Dec. 13 at 8.30 p.m.
The meeting 'opened by singing
the Institute Ode followed by
the Mary Stewart collect' A11 re-
peated the Lard's Prayer. Mrs.
Gordon McKenzie, president, was
in the chair for the 'business per-
iod. 'Thankyou notes were read
from Ricky McKenzie, and from
the nieces and nephews of Mrs.
Mina Warden. It was •decided to
buy four 'dozen new 'cups. A
fashion show is planned for late
in February. (Mrs. John MacLean
and Mrs. Gordon McKenzie are
to be the .committee to look aft-
er the fashion show. A 'collection
was taken for the 'Ohildrens'
Shelter, also gifts given in. Mrs.
Lorne Carter took the chair for
the social 'part when carol sing-
ing was enjoyed. The 4-H •Club
film was shown by Bill 'Scott.
This film was much enjoyed by
all. 'Games were played by
young and old. Music by Mr. and
Mrs. Elgin Nott and son was
much enjoyed.
THOMAS ROSS
The death took place in Min-
nedosa (Man.) Hospital on Dec.
9th of Mr. Thomas' Ross, Bass-
wood, Manitoba, in his 83rd
year. The deceased was born in
McKillop twp. a son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ross, 12th
con. 'He :spent his early life here
and went West in 1898, and
took up land and fawned for a
number of years. He was mar-
ried.in June 1906 to Margaret
'Coates 'who predeceased him 11
years ago. Mr. Ross leaves to
anourn his passing two sons,
'Cameron and Donald Ross of
Basswood; also .6 grandchildren.
arm brother, Alex Ross of Min-
nedlosa, Man., and a sister, Mrs.
Margaret 'Cuthill of 'Seaforth,
Ont. The funeral service took
place in Fairmount U n i t: e d
;Church 'on Dec. 13th. Interment
was ;made in Fairmount Ceme-
tery.
Egmondville United Church ,•�
Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister
10 a.m., Church 'School and
Adult 'Class.
11 a.m., :Christmas morning
warship: "When the time was
aipe".
McKillop Charge
(Christmas !Services: Kavas
:Church service at 10 a.m., S. S.
at 11 a.m. Duff's 'Church ser-
vice at 11145 a.m.; ma (Sunday
School. Bethel ;Church at 2 pan.
No !Sunday' School.
WILSON—BYERMAN
A pretty wedding took place
at 'Cavan ;Church Manse, Win-
throp, on ;Saturday, Dec. 17 art
2 pan., when Rev. J. R. Holden
united in marriage, Iris Jean,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
F. rByernlan of McKillop and
Douglas Elwin Wilson, son of
IMr.
,and Mrs. George E. Wildon
of 'Seaforth. The bride wore •a
white waltz -length gown and
carried a 'bridal bouquet. They.
were .attended by Mr. and 'Mrs.
Melvin B•yerm'an of Brussels.
Mrs. IByervnan wore •a turquoise
blue gown with bridal flowers.
Following a honeyanoon "trip
they will reside in London.
Joseph Roach Dies
From Gas Fumes
The body of 60 -year-old Jo-
seph Roach, ,of St. Colurnhan,
father of 14 children, was found
Sunday in the small trailer cabin
in which he made a temporary
residence on Richmond street
west, at 'Chatham's city limits.
.Coroner Dr. Fred Hall ruled
the .nun's death due to asphyxia-
tion resulting from propane gas
fumes seeping from a stove used
to heart the cabin, and which was
installed last Wednesday.
Police said investigation show-
ed
howed the cabin was without a chim-
ney or vent to allow the fumes
to escape. Investigation was con-
ducted by Provincial Cpl. C. R.
Everard.
The (body was discovered,about
1.20 p.m. Sunday by Allan
Gough, who lived in a trailer to
the west of Roach's. He said he
became suspicious when he smel-
led strong propane fumes. Dr.
Hall estimates Roach had been
dead about 20 hours. He said no
inquest will he held.
Born at Dublin, Mr. 'Roach
had spent the greater pant of
his life -time in that area.
For the past four years, .and
at the time of his death, he had
been employed with the (Cana-
dian 'Comstock 'Company in the
frequency standardization pro-
gram of the OIHEPC. He had
earlier worked as a sectionman
with the CN+R and was a truck
driver for .Swift -Canadian ;Co',
at Stratford.
Surviving are 8 sons, Edward,
of Waterloo; Jack, of London;
James of Toronto; Charles and
Leonard, of Bolton; William, of
Stratford; Louis, :of Linwood,
and Joseph of Toronto: six
daughters, Mrs. Frank ,(Eliza-
beth) Hart, of Stratford; Mrs.
John (Loretta) Levigne, of Wa-
terloo; Mrs, Donald (Kathleen)
Fawcett, of Stratford; Mrs.
Ferg (Marion) Feeney, of Kitch-
ener; Miss Mary 'Catharine
Roach, of Dublin, and Miss Jean
Roach, of •Orillia; three sisters,
Mrs. Elizabeth Cronin, Mrs, Jo-
seph Flanagan and Mrs, Loretta
Schmidt, all of Dublin; also 22
grandchildren.
The body was brought to the
Cleary funeral home atSeaforbh.
Requiem high ,mass was sung at
the St. 'Colmnban Church on
Tuesday morning at 9.30 o'clock
by Rev. Father McCowell. The
pallbearers were Edward Mel-
ady, D. J. Cronin, Leo Murray,
John McIver, Joseph Hart, Jas.
O'Su'llivan.
No Rural Mail
Delivery Monday
The IChvistmas mailing rush
is now over. Deadline dates for
assured 'Christmas delivery are
past, but your local staff will
continue to do their best in de-
spatching and 'delivering mail as
soon as received.
Until Christmas p:ostoffice
will be open as usual, being
closed on Sunday (Christmas
Day), and also closed on Mon-
day, a statutory holiday. Rural
patrons are reminded there will
be no delivery on Monday. On
Tuesday (Boxing Day) a civic
holiday, the post 'office main
deer (will be open from 7 a.m.
to 6 p.m. and the wickets from
9 :a.m. to 1 p.m. for all phases
of business.
'On Monday, Jan. 2, a statu-
tory holiday, the post office will
be closed, reopening on Tues-
day, Jan. 3, when the usual
weekly schedule will be resumed.
Waterloo Here
Next Thursday
Fans are looking forward to
another real good hockey game
here on Thursday night, Dec. 29
when the group -leading Water-
loo team will be at Seaforth. Af-
ter defeating Burlington last
week, the locals are out to give
Waterloo a battle.
McKILLOP BUSY BEAVERS
The third meeting of the Mc-
Killop'Busy Beavers was held' at
the home of Jean ;Scott on Dec.
14. Our meeting opened by sing-
ing the Institute Ode and re-
peating the 4-H 'Club Pledge.
Minutes were read by the secre-
tary and roll call answered. Mar-
jorie Smith delighted us with
some 'Christmas 'Carols on the
piano. Sandra Doig read us a
Christmas 'wish from our Home
Economist, Mrs. Dorothy Fil-
singer. There will be a work
'meeting in the 'Christmas holi-
days at Mrs. Pryce's on 'Dec. 28
to enable the members to work
.on their blouse. A ;demonstration
was given to us by MTs. Keys
and Mrs. Pryee with models of
(type, material, and style 'af
clothing to be Worn 'b . the tall,
medium 'and short girls. The
next regular meeting will be
held at the home of June an'd
iM'arjorie'Smith on Jan. 5, 1956.
]home assignments are: find
two pictures with lines that
would suit - the .club member.
Roll call is: Eadh 'girl will show
these pictures. The meeting dos-
ed by singing Gad save the
'Queen. A delicious lunch was
served by our hostess and en-
joyed by all.
"IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE"
'Good results are obtained ev-
ery week ;through the want add. prayer. A humorous reading
An example was the prompt re- Next 'Christmas 'will be Differ -
turn of a bracelet through an ad ent" was given by Mrs. E. 'Gam-
in last week's paper. "It pays to eron. Mrs. W. Tremeer read the
advertise", the pleased owner naswered byd roll lCcall
lldawhich res
ssays.
Carol Service
Much Enjoyed
The Junior Oheir of North-
side United iChureh presented an
inspiring and colorful 'Oarol Ser-
vice last 'Sunday evening. Dir-
ected by Miss Mabel Turnbull
with 'Mrs. Jas. A. .Stewart 'art .the
'Organ, the 35 -voice 'Choir de-
lighted the worshippers with
'Carols cid and new. The Thence
of the Service was "Christmas
by ICancfleiigbt.", The 'Chancel
was ablaze with lights and pre-
sented the congregation a 'mem-
orable sight. The *Carols includ-
ed: "0 Little Town of Bethle-
hem" "Gloria. in Excelsis",
"Sleep of the Baby Jesus", "On
their way", "Adeste Fidelis" and
"Silent 'Night".: The Nativity
Scene was enacted in costume:
Mary—;Linda Savauge; Joseph—
Nelson ,Ball; The Angel—Susan
Snow: 'Shepherds — Robert El-
liott, Barry Fleming, Karl'Gamp-
bell, Kerry 'Campbell; The 'Child-
ren—Susan and Billy MacLen-
nan. The (Narrator—Rev. John
Stinson
"As the manger (brought to -
getter the Shepherds .and the
Magi, so today may the Spirit
of (Christ unite the hearts of all
men in a lasting friendship one
with the other. May each of us
find at the feet of the 'Baby
Jesus, a real understanding of
the song: "(Peace en earth, 'Goad
Will toward anen," concluded the
Narrator.
Xmas Concert of
North Side S. S.
On Friday evening 'Norbhside
Sunday 'School was crowded with
boys and girls; parents and
friends for the annual (Christ-
mas concert. After singing sev-
eral Carols, accompanied by
Dora Ann Stinson, the audience
listened to the Kindergarten
class in choruses and recita-
tions. 'Those who recited were
'Susan MacLennan, Douglas Dal-
rymple, Alan Carter, Brenda
Ferris, Joe Lewan, David .Brady,
Jeannette Walters, Kenneth
Scott, Stephen (Brady, Peter
Snow, Joe Bali, 'Lynn Wright
and Bruce Wilbee.
Then the Primary Dept. gave
us a "'Merry 'Christmas" by
acrostics from boys and girls in
class of Betty Goudie and Joyce
Wilson. `'Twas the night! before
(Christmas" was delightfully act-
ed out by boys and girls in class
of Gwen (Christie and Marion
Chamberlain; Mary Belle and.
Maurice Stinson were father and
another in bed, Kerry Campbell
was Santa Claus, pulled in ' on
his sleigh by B (big reindeer. The
rest of 'their class were the chil-
dren "all snuggled'in bed". Mrs.
.Storey's .class sang two carols
accompanied by Nancy Berger
at piano. Kerry 'Campbell played
two 'Carols on his violin.
The Junior dept. started their
contributions with a piano solo
;by Lois Scott. Eleanor'Hender-
son's class followed with a :pan-
tomime "Preparing far Ohrist-
nuas". David Stinson played two
'Christmas solos on his violin.
The Explorers sang a group of
choruses and then. put on a
.Christmas •play. The brusk father
was Mary Scott, busyanother
was Joan Roberton, mischievous
'children wore Sandra McGonigle,
Sharon McNichol and Gerda
;Christensen, directed by Mrs.
Andrew McNichol. The gruff
hired man was 'Barbara Talbot.
They concluded with a beauti-
ful star drill in ;brilliant cost-
ume, prepared by Gladys and
Margaret Collins.
The Tyro Boys put on a skit
The ,Businessman, D a r r e 11
'Schneider, David .Stinson, Rich-
ard Muegge, Lee Fleming .and
Elliotte 'Clarke took part. Mr.
E. Hoffman's -class gave a re-
citation, "(Christmas 'Night", Mr.
J. Stevens' boys gave a dialog,
"'Christmas Behaviour". The
'C.G.I.T. sang a beautiful Christ-
mas ohorus and Betty Drager
concluded this part of the pro-
gram with a recitation.
Merry Santa 'Claus ' came
bouncing in, ringing his bells
and shaking hands. He had a
bag of 'Christmas goodies for
every boy and ,01;1. Thus ended
a happy program.
EGMONDVILLE
Mrs. Vera Watson of Exeter
visited with her cousin, Mrs. An-
drew Houston and Mr. Houston.
- Mr. Roy McDonald of Staffa
visited on Tuesday with his
friends Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hay.
Mr. and Mrs. Will !McLachlan
of Stanley were Sunday visitors
with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh, Mc-
Lachlan.
We are pleased -to know that
Mrs. W. 1+". ]McMillan, at present
in 'Scott Memorial 'Hospital, is
much improved in health .and
will soon be able to return to
her (home,
The Egmondvilie W.M.S. and
W. A. had a beautiful festive
setting for their'Christmasmneet-
in'g at, the home of Mr's. Norman
McLean, Dec. 14th. Rev. W. E.
Milroy installed the 1956 slate
of officers and many joyous
carols were sung. Mrs. E. Boyes
road e poem "The Saviour". The
soriplbure story of the Wise Men
was read by Mrs. Jas. Aiken -
head. "The Hope of the World"
was the subject of Mrs. Jas. Mc-
Intosh's ;meditation followed with
e- V e e e e. e c V1c. e e c e.
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WISHES YOU
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND
A HAPPY NEW YEAR
SAVAUGE'S
JEWELLERY DIAMONDS FINE CHINA
Seaforth
Mrs. Jas. Hay read the treasur-
er's report, A Christmas offer-
ing was received. The sick and
shutins were remembered in
prayer. "No room in the Inn" was
the opening message of the W.
M.:S. president, Mrs. E. Stephen-
son. Mrs. D. Wallace and Mrs.
C. Haney led in the 'worship
period. "Holy Night" was sung
by Mrs. E. F. Durst, "The New
Life" was the theme of an ad-
dress by Mrs. W. E. Milroy. Mrs.
P. Lindsay led in prayer. An ex-
pression of appreciation tp the
retiring officers •and goad wishes
to the new executive was given
by Miss Rena MacKenzie. Mrs. A
•Boyds' 'Committee served a de-
licious lunch. The hostess and
all who had contributed towards
making the meeting such a suc-
cess, were warmly thanked by
Mrs. E. Cameron who had acted
as 'pianist.
CROMARTY
Mr. and Mrs. T. Laing 'left on
Thursday for a trip to Moose -
jaw,. Sask., to visit with their
daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. Howard Eves.
Mr. and Mrs. A. McLachlan,
Mrs. Thos. Scott Sr. and Mr. and
Mrs. K. 1VIeKellar visited their
sister, Mrs. Routly at Si- Marys
on Wednesday.
Mrs. Roy McCulloch is a pa-
tient in 'Stratford Hospital..
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott of
Parkhill and Mr. and Mrs. 'Don-
ald Wallace, '01 Carlingford,
visited during the weekend with
Me'. and Mrs. John Wallace.
Bte David Wadman, London,
spent the weekend with Pte.
Alex Walker.
The regular .meeting of the
Y.P.S. was held in the .church
on Sunday evening.
The .annual :Christmas concert
of S.S. No. 6 was held on Fri-
day night with a splendid pro-
gram] of plays, recitations, and
songs of 'the pupils under the
leadership of their teacher, Mrs.
E. Hocking.
A farewell party for Mr. 'Hen-
ry Gruby was held at the home
of 1VIr. aril Mrs. Otto Walker
on Wednesday evening with sev-
eral tables of euchre in play..
Mr. Grulby has made many
friends in the. community during
bis stay in the village. He has
finished his contract With the
Feed Milling 'Co. and returned and enjoy conversation with This.
to his home at 'Bamberg on Fri- visitors.
day. We are sorry to (report Mrs.
The annual 'Christmas concert Adam Kistner, who fell and
of the combined Sunday Schools broke a leg, is now confined to
of Cromarty and 'Staffs churches Seaforth hospital.
will be held in Staffs hall on Evangelical S.S. 'Christmas.
Wednesday evening. services will be 'held on Thurs-
day, Dec. 22 at 8 p.m.
BRUCEFIELD
Mr. and Mrs. Abe Zapfe 'and
Margaret spent the week end
with relatives in Brucefield.
Th many friends of Mrs. T.
Baird, Sr., are sorry to hear she
fell at the' home of her son, Mr.
T. Baird, and received a severe
shock. 'Fortunately no bones
were broken.
Miss Mary 'Gibson has closed
her home *and is spending the
winter with Mr. and Mrs. John
McMurtrie, 'Hensall•
Mrs. Jno. Cornish received
word on Friday that her broth-
er, Mr. Jas. Hill, Stratford, had
:passed away suddenly while at
work in the post office. The
sympathy of the community goes
out to Mrs. Cornish. Mr. Lyle
Hill -
Mr. John Hill, Mossejaw, at-
tended the funeral of his (broth-
er, Jas. Hill, ,Stratford, Monday.
Mrs. H. Berry visited a few
days with Mr. and Mrs. George
Griffith, Stratford.
Mr. Robert Mustard, Chath-
am, spent the week end with his
parents, Mr. and 'Mrs. A• Mus-
tard.
Miss Donna McBride of Strat-
ford hospital, spent the week
end with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Alvin 1VIc1Bride.
Misses Eleanor and Eileen
McCartney, 'Stratford, spent
Sunday with 'their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Geo, McCartney.
Miss Ernia Broadfoot of Sun-
dr.•idge, visited her brother, Jno.
Broadfoot, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne
Wilson, over the week end.
McKILLOP
WALTON
Bethel Sunday School Christ -
nuts Tree will he in the Church
on Friday evening, Dec. 23 at
8.15.
HOCKEY
On Friday night Seaforth
Midgets defeated the Mitchell
Midgets by a score of 6-5. Ken-
ny King got the winning goal
for Seaforth in the last minutes
of the third period. Other scor-
ers for Seaforth were Larry
Berger with 2 goals, Paul Mc-
Master, Toan Broome and Paul
Besse with one :a.piece.
Line-up:
Midgets— Goal, Jim Scott;
defence: Laverne Scott, (Craig
Willis, Bill Kerr. Forwards: Paul
McMaster, Paul 'Besse, John
Boshart, Larry Berger, Torn
Broome, ICenny King, and El-
ston 'Smith,
Seaforth Juveniles defeated
Mitchell Juveniles by a score .of
9.3. Seaforth scorers were Ron
Scoins with 4 goals, Pete Dale
with 2 goals and 'Bob Wright,
Joe Williams .and Ron Williams
with one goal apiece.
Demonstrate Use
Of Flowers
Mitchell Nurseries held a
flower deanonstration at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace
Ross, Thurs. evening. The ladies
were shown how to make a door
decoration, a corsage, table de-
coration and how to arrange
'flower 'bouquets. Lucky winners
for the evening: door decora-
The concert presented at S.S. tion, Mrs. Won. Drover; corsage,
Mrs. Leslie Fleming; table de-
coration, Mrs. Russell Sproat;
bouquet of bronze mums, Mrs.
Margaret 'Case; bouquet of
white, pink, yellow and 'bronzy
mums, Mrs. Norman Riehl; ,1�'-`-.
quet of white and pink very:
Miss Peg Case. Lunch vo,'
ed by the host...-.
No. 8 ort Monday night was en-
joyed by a large crowd. Prizes
were won by Jerry Eckert, Du;b-
1in, 'Mrs. Roibt. Beuermaei and
Miss Frances Hicknell, Seaf,orth-
Mr. Henry Weitersen celeb-
rated his 85th birthday Dec. 12.
Although be has been under the
doctor's care he is able ,to ibe tip