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The Seaforth News, 1942-01-01, Page 1NU 2111- LPADIN*0 NEWSPAPER. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 64, No. 1 Happy New Year ! In these troubled times It's good to be sure That 'friendship like ours Will always endure. The future may send us Te heaviest weather, But well see it through If we just stick together. AC. ROutiodgo . AND STAFF *'blue coal' THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLto pMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 North Side United Church Rev, H+ V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 . a.m., Perfect Blessedness." 7 p.m., "Our Stewardship_ Of -Time." Remember the Week of Prayer services: St. Thomas Church Rector.:Rev. Dr. Rurford, 11 a.m., "A New Year's Message" (Pe. 121:1). 7 p.m., "Divine Guidance." Sunday School at 10 a.m._ St. Mary's Church, Dublin. 2.25 p.m., Sunday School. 3 p.m, 'I -Will Lift- Up: Mine- Eyes Unto the Hills." - - Egmondville United. Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B,D. 10 a,m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Christ's. Mission.' "Finding God Through Prayer.' First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. S.S., 10 a.m. Morning subject, 'Day by Day." Evening subject, "At the Threshold of Year.' e WEEK OF PRAYER Service at 8:'p.m., commencing January 5, Monday, Anglican Church, Young People's service. Rev. A. W. Gardiner. Tuesday, Salvation 'Army Hall, Rev. W. A. Bremner. Wednesday, Presbyterian Church, Dr. Hur- ford.... Thursday, Northside United Church, Rev. Hugh Jack. - - .Friday. Egmondville United Church, Rev. H. -V. Workman. An offering .at each service in aid of the Bible Society. - • Special sorviees in all the churches on Sundays, January 410 and 11th. -. BURNS -BARRY ' A pretty wedding took place on Wednesday morning, Dec.. 81st, in St. James Church, Seaforth, when Phyllis Marie. Barry, chump - ter of Spr. .T S. Barry, (now overseas (n England) and Mrs. Bony, Seaforth. became the'bride of Joseph Robert Burns, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Burns. Seaforth. Rev, Pr. Hussey officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Kenneth Barry. The bridesmaid was Miss Roselle Burns of Lon- don, ;Aster of the groom. Gerald Barry of Windsor, brother ofthe bride, was best man.. Mrs.. F. Devereaux presided '. at the organ. Miss Julia Flannigan sang Ave Maria. Fol- lowing the ceremony a buffet lunch was held at the home of the bride's parents.. Later the young couple left :for a honeymoon trip to Windsor and other points. Me. and Mrs. Burns will reside in Seaforth. TUCKERSMITH The Tuckersmith ladies club will meet at, the home of Mr9. J. Landaborough on Wed., Jan. 7th. The roll call• will be the payment of fees. There will be a shower of : glen's handkerchiefs for the Red Cross. Christmas visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Townsend were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walters, Amy and Eileen, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Town- send, Elizabeth and Alex, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hoggart, Ross and Ivan, Mrs. Annie, Brown; Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Campbell of Walton, Mr. Lloyd Walters of Ottawa. • Mr. and Mrs. Earl McLachlan of Port Huron, Miss Pearl Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ross of London were Christmas visitors with their mother Mrs. 17. Ross.' Mr, and Mrs. -Milton Lavery of St. Cathorines''with Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Harris et Clliselhurst. Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Pepper, and Mr, Lorne Hay of Niagara Falls with Mr. and Mrs, las. Hay and Mr, and Mrs, J. Pepper of Brucefield. Mr. Harry phesney spent Christ- mas *Rh lu'Ist-mas*ith friends in Toronto, Mr, 13i11 Powell of Clinton with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Wallace Powell. • Miss Resale' Colemsit of Stratford at her home near Staffs. )Plias Nettie Pryee hot disposed of her eta - tar business whits On hos carried on 00 sueeeea£otly for crayon years, to Mr, Arthur Wt4ght of Owon Sound: • SEAFOR,TH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, .TANUART 1, 1942, RED CROSS NOTES Grant us, 'we pray, the strength of hand, On every front, hi every land, That we where'or the need, may seek To old the wounded, help the. weak, And )teen our Red Cross banner .ugly A stn} of Mercy in the airy.,,. The furriers assaoiation of Toronto o giv, ing away thirty -ave voidable fur pieces, amounting to $15,000: rInoluded' in this are twolve coats priced from 7200 to $2090.. Tickets are being sold for a draw on these furs, If you are approached remember ' that ail proceeds is being turned ecu" to the Red. Cross Society for medical and surgical aid to Russia. You have not beep asked to aontri, auto to this louse in any other' Way and it deserves your support, Tickets may be ob-- tained from Miss A, Daly. The annual meeting of this society - will be held in the Red Cross room of the pubic library on Tuesday, Jan. 0th at $ o'clock. The convener of ouch department will give a detailed account of the year's work.' The overseas committee will also give a report. There will be a discussion whether the work of this committee will be continued or dropp- ed, Delegates to, the Provincial meeting will be appointed. The work rooms will be open again on Friday, Jan, Ind. Will those whohave work completed please bring it in so that it may be included in the 19411.reports. DAY OF PRAYER --:JAN. 1st . In aptordance With the call to .make New Year's Day a day ofprayer for the Empire and our Allies, 'for our forces, and for the people in distress, a short union service last- ing from half an 'hour to three quarters will be held in the Presbyterian Church at PIN a.m. on Jan: 1st. This service will be con- ducted by the various ministers and is for all donommations. FEDERATION TO MEET The Huron County Federation of Agrieuh ture willhold its annual meeting on Wednes•• day, January 7th, in the. agricultural board room, Clinton, 71.1 2 p.m. Business will con- sist of election of officers, etc, Mr. Alex, McKinney, Jr.. of Brampton, vice president fon Ontario, will speak. The H011' will broadcast every ' Monday night. at 8.80 over 01017X. Jan. 5—Fred Watson,: Bayfield; Jan. 12-- A, W. Morgan, Hensel'. STERLING HABKIRK LANDS IN ENGLAND. Mrs. T. Habkirk had a cable fi'om Sgt. Sterling Habkirk from England on Monday, night, that he had landed safely. His address is R.78929, Sgt. Habkirk, G. S., attached RAF, RCAF Overseas. . MR. AND MRS. HOLLAND'S e 55TH ANNIVERSARY A very pleasant event took place on Sunday, Dec. 28th, when Mr. and Mrs. C, 11, Holland of Clinton cele-. brated their 55th ,wedding annivers- ary at the home of their daughter, Mrs, w. M. Nediger. During the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Holland were the recipient of flow- ers and congratulations from the immediate family and friends who called to extend their good wishes. At 4.30 a dainty lunch was served by the hostess assisted by the grand- children of the happy couple. Mr. C. H. Holland was married to Clara Jervis on Dee, 28, T886, :at Holmesviile by Rev, Fisher. They spent their first married years at Orwell and Springfield, nater coming to Clinton. Then 21 years ago they removed to Seaforth until in June, 1940, they went to Clinton to make their home with their daughter. - TROYER-MORRELL The marriage- of Miss Isobel Marg- aret Louise, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Morrell of Hullett, to Gordon Emerson Troyer, only son of Mrs. S. G. Troyer andthe late Mr. Troyer of Hensel., took'place -in St. Clair Avenue United Church, Toron- to, at 7.15 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 20, with the Rev, J. E. Todd officiating. The bride looked attractive in coral with blue French embroidery. and wore Talisman roses and bou- vardia, her ornament was a double chain necklet, the gift of the groom. Mrs. F. Morrell, matron of honor, was dressed' in turquoise and "wore pink roses and bouvardia, Mr. F. J. Morrell of Toronto, brother of the bride, was best man. Mrs. Morrell received a lovely necklace from the groom while :the gift to the best man was a twin tie set. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs, Troyer received their many To' ronto friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F, J, Morrell with Mrs. R. Hay- hurst assisting and Mrs. Geo. Petrie pouring tea, After their honeymoon in Toronto they will resideonthe groom's farm near Henson. - - DIED IN TORONTO Burial of the late Frank Scott of. Toronto tool: place on Saturday, --.Dec. 0750 in Mait- land Bank -Cemetery, -Seaforth, Rev. Hugh Jack officiating. Mr•. Scott was »rincipal of Williamson Road School, Toronto. He was in his 68rd year and was a son of the late Rob- ert Scott.. and Jennie McDonald, who lived in iiarputhey on the farm .now owned by Ray- acrd's Dairy, until the father's death 0, 1609. The - deceased was a nephew of the late -Dr. Scott of Seaforth, and of the late Andrew Scott, tenths" et S.S. No. 8, Tuek- ersmith, which Frank Scott attended. The deceased .graduated £i'om Clinton Model- School tad Faculty' of Education, Toronto, and for few months taught soltool in N, Ontario and in Grey To, beforegoing to teach In 'Toronto in 1012. Ile was with' the. 101st Batt. in the last war. .Before Joining. the staff of Williamson Road School as prim - eine' ten Year's ago, he had. also . tatOght at Queen .Alexandra 'nand, Sackville street land other schools. Mr. Scott had been Itvith fellow: teoohers at a bridge party on Lagan Toronto, near' hie own home and Was Heron w pa0ying some guests to the Danforth street pa' when he collapsed about two blocks from Ilia own rosldeuco. Ile woe Pronotniced-dead nn arrival at St, Michael's Bast>Ital, A sea vine was hold Friday evening from the Ralph Daffy funeral pallors, 172 Danforth' ave., to t, Andrew's Presbyterian Ohureh of which ie was nneider, under Mosenie auspices. The r'ema}ns wow accompanied from Toronto to 9oaforth by Mr. Bruce Sentt and Mr. Ru- fus xlttOon of Toronto and Mr, David Mae• Leait of Tuokersmlth, Mr, Dram Scott 10 the surviving member of dad family of three, the othar. brother, Russell Seott, n• vfetim of Poison 0D11 s n 1428 "oat War, died la Toronto Frank Grieve 'Writes From England Describes Atlantic Crossing 1n Stormy Weather—Sleep in Hammocks ons and. certainly clad •a i got all the fresh nit s, great feeling of secur- - board the ship kept us in pay for them; but it welcome sight, with the e near future. lunch and tea, and whoever made rim lunches up really knew what it takes to satisfy -a lot of hungry mon, and in a very few minutes toe. Love to all, FRANK. I Address A811.15, F, C, Grieve, 97th Cdn. Pd, Bty., 8th Cdn.. A. Fd, Regt., RCA-A,F., C.A.O.'s. - PATRICK MELADY Mr. Patrick Melody, highly- re- spected Seaforth resident for many years, passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, early Monday morning,- Dec. -295h, . Mr. "Melady-bad been in the hospital since taking ill about a month ago and on Sunday night; suffered another' attack from which he did not recover. He was in his' 85th year and was the - fourth eldest of a family of nine sons and . one ' daughter of the' late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Melody, who resided On lot 29, concession 4, Hibbert Town- ship. In 1903 he came from Hibbert to Seaforth and remained a resident of town since that time. Mr. Melady was unmarried. He is survived by three brothers: Thomas, Frank and Joseph Melody, all of Hibbert. The funeral took place on' . Wednesday morning from the residence of Mr. August Ducharme, lot 28, con. 2, Hibbert, to St. Columban Church. Rev. Fr, O'Drowski officiated.' Inter- ment took place in St. James' Ceme- tery, Seaforth, nephews acting' as pallbearers. NEW BOOKS FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY Mr. and Mrs, James Grieve, 5onfoi�th; te- ceivedthe following leEter lust week from their, son, Frank, on his arrival querens. Somewhere In England. Nov. Md.Dear Mother and Dad, --At Inst I nm or;bhe other side of the r to get my feet on solid ground again. Boat trips are o.k. for sailors and thoseInns-rabbet"who like them, but not for this The biggest surprise was that T neva" be- came seasick on -the whale trip, although quite. a number of. the boys did and some were very nick. At times I felt wgosy" but went) up on deck and Possible, Most of my time was agent on desk and although there.was nothing to see but water and the other ships, it never became' tire - 'smite. Just .looking at the cruisers, destroy- ers, eto.,.gave one ity, The ship that es¢ were on was at, one time a luxury liner belonging to a well known line. Now it is just another dull grey ship, always aartying troops. The interior wag something the same, but all the Marespace was taken up with banks for the men. Meet of our regiment slept in, or tried to sleep in, hammocks. One had to be fair acrobat to get into them and then stay in. After the first few. nishts it wasn't so bad,. but I• still prefer a goad bed on a solid floor. Walking around the Shia.. Was the hardest part. It was practically impossible to walk straight and it gay¢ you u very light feeling; at times. We had a few rough days and this was the hardest time to get around. The shin was either rolling from aide to side or else diving in - -hood first At any rake; you went where the ship decided to throw ou, The canteens on. tobacco, fruit, cookies and chocolate. bars Naturally we had to' gave us a chance to get used to the English - money,..Our meals could have been belt¢", but they passed, only if we had been on board much longer, well I hate to think of what they .might hove been tike. The best part of the trip was when we maiming alto" L had just sighted land Friday . about, given up hope of 010n oeln 15 agairc. It was certahrly- s fields .still -green. On the trip from the dock In the north where we landed until we arrived at this camp. in England, we were Initiated to these British trains. They "cony are ti lot different from the ones at home but are very fast and not too bad to ride in, The semen' WAS grand (what we saw of of it)and: I hope to see more of .it in tk Twice on the .train trip we stopped for Tho following hooks of Huron County Li- brary Association willbe available at the Seaforth .Public Library, January to March, 1942: Fiction Bread into Roses, Norris; Wake- field's Course, De la Roche; The Sun' Is My' Undoing, Steen; The Blind .Man's Horse, Walpole; Barometer Rising, MacLennan; Cape Cod Characters, Lincoln. Non -Fiction Sometimes I Reminisce, 'Mel- lish ; Blood, 'Sweat and Tears, Churchill; Newfoundland, Shelton. Juvenile:. Sugar Shanty. ,Rorke; Lake of Gold, Buchan.; Hostess of the Skyways, Will- son; Leif the Lucky, D'Aulaire ; Paddle to the Sea, Halling, - These books are now in circulation ,. at Seaforth public, Library: Let Me Have Wings, Mtddetoer; -Highway to Valor, Duley; Keys of the Kingdom, Cro- nin ; Where Beauty Dwells, Loring. - Non -Fiction: I Have Loved England, Miller; White Cliffs,-.. Miller; . Good Neigh - bora, Herring; Seven :Sombreros, Grey;. Eel,. lin Diary, Shirer. . HULLETT A large and appreciative - audience filled the school room of "5.S. No. 1, Ilullett, to attend the Christmas concert under the cap- able direction. of Miss Ferrol Higgins, the teacher. After the opening chorus a few words of welcome were made by the chair- man, Bert Irwin and the following program was given: Solo, Bobby Irwin; Dialogue, Mervin and. Thelma Glacier;. Chorus by the school musical selection, Mr. and Mrs, F. Fowler; dialogue, Margaret Durham, Donna Fowler, Lorraine Livingstone, Margaret Col - line, George Durham ; IIlghland Fling, Don- na Fowler, Grace McDonald, Margaret Dur- ltam; solo, Marie' Rolland; recitation, Leslie Dale; Christmas' carols; dialogue, Helen Dale; Grace McDonald, Margaret Durham, Carman .Dale; Song, 'Margaret: and Gladys Collins; Six Little. Milkmaids, Was sung by Margaret Durham,Helen Dale, Donna Fow- ler, Lorraine Livingstone, Grace McDonald, Margaret Collins; recitation, Carman Dale; Song, Donna Fowler, Margaret Durham, 'Margaret Collins, Helen Dale; diatomite, . Hel- en Dale, Lorraine Livingstone, Bobby Irwin 1 recitation, Lloyd Dale; duet, Helen Dale and Bobby Irwin; recitations, Margaret and Gladys Collins; Sawing Wood, Roth McDon- ald, George Durham, Carmen Dale, Bobby Irwin; prone solo, George Durham, reeitatimr, Thelma Glazier, George Durham; piano solo, Babhy Irwin • school chorus ; solo, Elgin Mott; musical selection by Mr, and 'Mrs. Elmer Dale; solo, Mrs. Bort Irwin; reeding, Mrs. Noble.11ollamtl; gehool ehona: raeita- twn by Lorraine Livingstone, 'Following the above part of the program a short one net play "Henry's Mail Order Witco" runs .given 7,Y Miss Ilignius, Mr, and Mrs, Digin Nott, John Bell, Mervin Nett and Bort Irwin. At the conclusion of the • play, Mr, Theodore Delo mudo a Mw wQ1i chosen 1,01110110, MIss Higgins oxpressed her appreciation to all who helped make the concert Buell a suceeta, The draw far the nulit Which was' denoted by Rina, T. Stelth, was made' by Donna Fowler and the winner wag Mra, Miller Adana, 50 ter Santa Claus diatrlbut¢tl the guts Froin the milli,' decorated dltrial:ma0 tree, God Savo the icing wee sung while Mrs, B.. Irwin, the pinnist of rho.ovonine, presided at the, Plano. AUDiENCE OF ONE , AT TOWN MEETING Citizens of Seaforth must be well *tidied with the conduct of the town's affairs under the two-year plan -at least, there' Was not criti- cism; for wilon time came for the an - natal meeting in the town hall on Tuesday evening there were present the members of the : 'council, town officials, 'reporters and an audience of one ratepayer, Who soon left' to watch the junior band at practice in an adjoining room. Seaforth's- re- ceipts for the year total $114,338.67, and •expenditures of $102,980.15. Hibbert Meeting ,Hibbert Township annual sheeting Was held in the Stalfa township hall on Monday, Dee, 2(00 at 2 p,m. Mr. James Scott won chosen 50, -be ohxir'ntan and in a very able' manner elldressed the audience an .current events per- t,'hing to municipal matters and invited the R eve, Mr. Wm. J. Kay, and councillors, Mr. Jos, Atkinson, Mr, John Hackney, Mi. Frank. Allan and. Mr. Lloyd Oolnuhoun, to the pltform. The Reeve and councillors explain - eq to the ratepayers that were present She p st yoar's business. Mn, Kay gavea very clear and interesting address a0 Eo the county work during the past year and also dealt with the township affairs very thor- oughly, explaining to the ratepayers that at the end of 1988 when the present council tobk office Hibbert Township debt' in ingrate loans was $5,750. .bank loans $8.500,' making a:total debt of $9,250, with a Burplus of $4:755. At the end of .1941 all of these loans have' been paid and we have purchased n power grader and snowplow at a . cost of 79,524, erected 's new shed' at 5800, also we have- if surplus of 7477.98, plus Provincial government• road subsidy- of approximately 74,509, makinga total surplus, considering the road subsidy, of $4,977,98. Mg. Kay also e{tlained that to accomplish' this the .taxes had not been mise Itwaspointed out d, also that duo to war conditions our taxes would. certainly increase and that Hibbert in the financial standing such as it is, would cer- tainly put the ratepayers in a much better position than if the municipality was in debt. At the close of .the meeting, M. Scott, the chairman, -presented the _,township with a Portrait of the King and Queen donated by the present. Reeve, Mr. Kay, to be displayed ill the township halt Mr. Scott expressed hie appreciation of being present on this oeea, sign and wished all present the compliments of the season. The meeting closed with the national anthem. CAMPBELL -STOREY The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Storey was the scene of a lovely wedding on Dec. 26th, when their youngest daughter, ^ Verna Wynn',- fr¢d,: became . the bride of William George Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, Seaforth. Rev. H V. Workman, pastor of Northside United , Church, Seaforth, performed the ceremony between two beautiful- ly, decorated Christmas trees. "Trie bride was given in marriage by 'her father and was becomingly gowned in white slipper satin - with inserts of lace in the fitted bodice. The skirt was full terminating in a short train. Her full length veil was halo -effect, and her only ornament was a gold cross set with amethysts and 'pearls. She carried a shower bouquet ofpink roses and whits baby 'mums. The bridesmaid was Miss Jean Smale, Seaforth, who was charming in a floor length gown of turquoise blue, sheer with short jacket em- broidered in gold, and ' gold sandals. She carried a bouquet of pink -car nations. The best man wasMr•. Scott Davidson, RCAF, of Toronto. - - The wedding music was played by' Miss Ethel Storey, sister of the bride, and during the signing -of the, register, the ' bride's brothel•-in-law,I Mr. J. C. Ellis, Toronto, sang, "I love you truly." • - After the ceremony about thirty: guests sat down to a wedding dinner, after which Mr. and Mrs. Campbell left on a short honeymoon, the bride travelling in a bine crepe dress,' teal blue coat with squirrel' collar and grey felt sailor hat. - • ST. COLUMBAN Alli.n-McQuaid On Saturday morning at -nine- thirty o'clock a very pretty wedding was solemnized by Rev. Father: O'Drowski of St.. Columban church, when Irene : Catherine, youngest' daughter - ' of Mr. and. Mrs. Joseph McQuaid of McKillop, became . the bride of Harold Alden Allin, eon of Mr. and Mrs. Alden Alun of Ben - miller. The bride was very becoming- ly attired in wine velvet with black accessories and wore a corsage M. Talisman roses and bouvardia, Miss Rose McQuaid of Toronto, her sista er's bridesmaid, wore a gown of aqua blue crepe with black acces- sories, her corsage. being Johanna Hill roses: The groom was attended by his brother Mr. Frank Aliin of- Benmiller as groomsman. Following the ceremony the bridal 'party re- turned to the bride's home where dinner was served - to ' about thirty, immediate. relatives. Immediatelyaf- ter the young couple left by motor for trip to eastern points.. The bride, travelled in a rust -crepe mink collar and hat to match. After Jan. 15511.1 the young couple will be at home to their friends in their home in Gods- rich. ' Messrs, James and John Melody of Detroit spent the week with their brother Maurice Melady, ' Miss Anne Atkinson of Toronto visited her home in Hibbert, The Christmas dance ,on Monday night Was well attended, Music Wag supplied by Schneiders. orchestra. Mr. Alpilonsus Cronin is able to be around again after bis 'accident. Mrs. J. 7, Holland is attending the the funeral of her cousin, Mrs. Reif• nlson in Detroit. Misses Rose and Mary Mefrtnaid, Mary Gawley and Brother Joseph' of Toronto attended the Allin-MfQuaid wedding on Saturday.. Miss Mary McGrath of Termite wad a Christmas visitor with her: mother, Mrs. P. H, Mctirath. I Mrs, Dan Rafferty of Brantford spent a few days over the week end 'with her 'nether Mrs; Pc H; McGrath. • ,1:t7 el' 6 d 6 1Of0 84 $1 a ear..' 16 '0 s Happy New Year to you 1 Fred S. Sava age e.'aMeiefal-A3 re•,(`- ane4,',.r te( 0, i+ BAYFIELD - Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Rhynas and two sons of Toronto spent Christ- mas with Mrs. O. W. Rhynas. Mr. and Mrs. N. Toms of Detroit spent Christmas with Mr. Tom's mother, Mr's. J. Toms. " Mr.• and Mrs. H. Weston and son, of Detroit, visited Mr. Weston's fathholiday.er, Mr. Geo, Weston, over the, Miss Betty Gairdnier of Columbia University, - is spending the ' Christ- mas vacation with . her mother Mrs. F. H. R. Gairdnier. Miss Margaret Ferguson of • Tor- onto, is bome visiting her father, Wm. Ferguson, who has been seri- ously ill. - Mrs F. A. Edwards' is visiting rel- atives in Kitchener over the Christ- mas holiday. - Capt. Chas, S. Ferguson arrived home for Xmas, ' having spent the, summer on the lakes. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lindsay. Jr: of Paris and Mr, and Mrs, .Sea. Hutch- ins and ,son of Preston Spent Xmas at the home of Mr. Geo. Lindsay Sr. Mr. Robt. - Penhale and Mr+ and Mrs. Harold Penhale - and family spent the week end in St. Thomas at- tending a wedding anniversary of their nephew, Mr. Edwin Hobson. Miss Elva Dewar of the Public School staff, Toronto, is spending Christmas holidays', with her par- ents Mr. and Mrs. D. Dewar.. On Friday evening, Dec. 26th, the branch of the 'Bayfield Red 'Cross held a very successful dance in the Town -Hall The draw for the beau- tiful quilt donated by Mrs. P. Weston was drawn and Mrs. H. MeKay drew the lucky number. Proceeds for quilt amounted to $21, and $50 was taken in at the dance. Everyone enjoyed the dancing. The annual treat of candy and or- anges for the children of the village was held in the Town Hall, Santa also drove around town after treat- ing the children and: treated the old- er people that were unable to attend. Mr, S. Castle - of Simcoe spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. Geo. Castle .Sr. Misses Miiler of Detroit are spend- ing the holiday with Mrs. Metcalf. WINTHROP "Ar Happy and Prosperous New Year to All." - Mr. and Mrs. William Montgom- ery of Brantford and Mr. Andrew Montgomery spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. John A. Montgomery. .Mr. and Mrs, Foster Bennett and family, Mr. John Bennett and Mr. Mel Merriam, Mr. and Mrs. - Peter McCowan and family, Mr, and Mrs. Walter Eaton and family, and Mr, Harry Addicott spent' Christmas with Mr, and Mrs. George Eaton. Mr. and Mrs, Matthew Armstrong, Ella and Marie Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Papple and Marjorie :spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pryce. We are sorry to hear of Mr. Earl Papple being very ill ,in Scott Mem. oriel Hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery, Mr. Earl Habkirk returned home on Tuesday from Stratford General Hospital after an operation, Mr. Russell Holman - and family moved to Peterboro last week. . Ma - John Bullard and Mr. William ' Trewartha of Kintore •spent a few; days with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Eaton. Mr. Haase, .who.••purchased' the ; chopping mill,' moved in last week, - Mr.• J. M, Gillis, engineer .of the "' "Captain Secord," lake freighter, is ' home for his; "holidays, The W,A.and W.M.S. will meet in 'the church Wednesday, Jan. 7. Roil call will be a New Year's resolution. VARNA The Red Cross Society of Varna report the receipt of $7.88 from Miss Huether, teacher of the Goshen line school, proceeds of school concert. • . Mr. and Mrs. Billy Austin and little daughter of - Seaforth spent Christmas with the former's mother and family, Mrs. Austin. Mr. and Mrs. I71mer Turner and ' family, Mr. end Mrs. George Ander- son and family were guests;, and Mrs. Anderson and daughter Pearl on Friday. Several of our citizens spent the holiday with friends in the city. Mr. and Mrs. David Stephenson entertained on. Friday. - Mrs; Miller spent a few days with her sister Mrs. J. W. Johnston. Tr. and Mrs• Edwin- Chuter enter- tained on Christmas. Gordon Keyes of the , RCAF; in trainingat Belleville, ;neut.-Christ- mas nent"Christmas at his home, Babylon line. Don't forget the annual meeting of the Red Cross Society to be held in the township hall, Varna, Monday, Jan, 5th, at 8 :p.m. The track is expected to call 90011 for salvage for war purposes. Bring yours in and help with this phase of the work. - Next Sunday Rev. Mr. Bremner of Seaforth will occupy the pulpit on the Varna charge, The United Church Sunday School held their annual concert, and Christ- mas tree on Monday evening of this week. A good programme was en- joyed by all present. - Rev. Miss Hern is spending the holidays at her home in Sault Ste. Marie. NORTH McKILLOP Mr. and Mrs, John Boyd and fam- ily, Mr. and Ml's. 'Wm. Boyd and family, and Mrs. Isabella Boyd, spent Christmas with Mr. and MPs. Wet. Miller and family of Brussels, Together 1 Today -" Tomorrow . ""cloy - - and mo ro the End Truth Peace and r For Freedom A rotand the World. A HAPPY YEAR Sons