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The Seaforth News, 1942-04-09, Page 1HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 64, No, 15 AIDAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1942 Pbone 84. $1 a year uc Dutch Sets Drastic Protests ersmit Road Cut VERY SCARCE 15c Ib, FLAKES, 1 POST Highways Dept. Reduces Road 1 GRAPE NUTS FLA TOASTIES, for 160 Expenditure to $3800 for Township KELLOGG CEREALS.— 6 varieties 25c APPLE SAUCE, Aylmer: Per tin 10e CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW ' CAKE. -Lb. 19e SWEET ORANGES.— Dozen .., SMITH PLUM JA. Jar ., .., 20c M.— 29c PRUNES. Meaty2 26a CORN STARCH. - 3 lbs. 25c TOMATOES. -- 28 oz. size. 2 cans 25c WONDERFUL SOAP GRANULES. —Lb. 10c HAWE'S LEMON OIL.— Bottle 15c VERY BEST STOVE PIPE ENAM- EL. 25c 15c GARDENIA SOAP.— 3 cakes ...._ POWDERED BORAX.—„ Pkg. MASTER PIG STARTER. $2,80 10c The Council of Tuckersmith met in the town hall, Seaforth, on Satur- day evening, April 4th, all members present, the Reeve presiding. After reading and adopting the minutes of the prey -Loup meetings, the following tenders were opened: For operating crusher, J. Andrew Doig, at $1,45 per hour or 39e per cubic yard; 13. C. Rantoul at $1.60 per hour or 28c per cubic yard; Wilson (McCartney at $1.30 per hour or 220 per cub. yd. For trucking gravel from bin, Joe Kerr, Wingham, at 9c per cubic yd. mile; W. H. Coleman, at 25c fiat rate up 5 miles and 6c per yd, mile from bin over 5 mile draw. IThe council accepted the tenders of Wilson McCartney tor operating crusher and of W. H. Coleman for trucking gravel. A communication iwas received from the Department of Highways, reducing the amount of expenditure on roads to which they would give approval from $9,000 to 53,800, the Council decided to pro- test against such a drastic reduc- tion. They claimed it would be im- possible to keep the roads up to standard on this low expenditure, They confirmed their resolution of a former meeting to register all ar- rears of taxes of 1940 and previous years, together with arrears of 1941 when there was previous arrears against the property. The following accounts were pass- ed: Relief, food 558.97,. fuel $12.15, clothing $1.45, rent $5; salaries and fees $59.20, road accounts $118.88. Council adjourned to meet Saturday May 2nd.—D. F. McGregor, Clerk. A, A. C.Routiedge . PHONE 166 * blue FOR SOLID X E. L. BOX PHONE 43 North Rev. IL V. Workman, Minister, 10 a.m. Sunday School. - 11 a.m. "Thy Kingdom Come." 7 p.m. "If Ye Then Be Risen." Thurs. 7.45 p,m. Prayer Service. Welcome to These Services, • Side United Church Egmondville United Church Rev, A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., W.M.S. Thank Offering Ser- vice. "The Spread of the Gospel." 8 p.m., "Regeneration." St. Thomas Church Rector; Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m. "The Meaning of Easter." 7 p.m. Fit. Lieut. Murray . will preach and Airmen from Clinton Radio School will form the Choir, Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.26 p.rn. Sunday School, 3 p.m. "The Meaning of the Resur- rection." McKillop Charge Bethel 10 a.m. • Winthrop 11.50 a.nt. Duff's. 2.30 p.m. Rev. W. J. Patton, Pastor. First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Morning subject, "Death in the Light of Easter." Evening subject, "Saved by His Life." Midweek meeting Thursday, 8 p.m. WINTHROP Mrs. Geo. Eaton has been ap= pointed enumerator for polling div- ision No. 2 for the plebiscite, from April 13 to 18. Mr. Gordon Blanshard has return- ed home after spending the winter in Stratford. Pte. Art McClure of Camp Bor- den spent a few days with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John McClure. Misses Helen •Blanshard and Beat- rice Pryce of Stratford spent the week end at their homes. Mr, W. G. McSpadden underwent an appendicitis operation in Scott Memorial hospital last Thursday and -is recovering nicely. Mr,' O. Perham and family have moved to Egmondville. FUNERAL OF ADAM A. HAYS The funeral of the late Adam Al- exander Hays, who died in Scott Me- morial Hospital on Thursday, was held on Saturday afternoon from his late residence on Market etreet, The service was conducted by Rev. A. W. Gardiner of Egmondville United Church and a solo was rendered by Mr. James Stewart.. The pallbearers were Messrs. H. Glenn Hays, Russell Hays, R. C. Hays, Russell Sproat, `Ross J. Sproat, Leo Charlesworth. Interment was made in Maitlandbank cemetery. The late Adam Hays had been in failing health for the .past six years and for several months had been confined to the; hospital. Son of the late Robert and Mrs. Hays, pioneer residents of McKillop, he was boar on the Hays homestead eighty-six years ago. He received his early edu- cation at the old S.S. No. 2 school and Goderich model school and after graduation he taught school for three years. Later he went west and farm- ed for some years near Lipton, Sask- atchewan. Returning, he farmed in Tuckersmith and then purchased the livery business in Seaforth which he conducted successfully for thirty- seven years until retiring about ten 'yearsago. In 1898 Mr. Hays was married to Miss Mary Sproat, dau- -ghter of the late John Sproat, a pio- neer of Tuckersmith. The late Adam Hays was highly esteemed by all. One of the oldest residents of Seaforth and district, he had a vast fund of reminiscences, and his natural gifts of insight and wisdom drew many to him for friend- ly counsel and advice on either pub- lic or. personal problems. Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Peter C. Calder, of Stamford, Ont., and Miss Mary A. Hays, of Toronto; four sisters, Mrs. G. F. S. Garden, Toronto; Mrs. Wil- liam Ireland, Climax, Sask.; Mrs. William Fowler, Leamington, and Mrs. J. Ireland, Detroit Lakes, Minn, Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mx. and Mrs. Stewart Fowler, Port Rowan, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schockor, Detroit, Mr. Russell Hays, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. William Hays, Detroit; Mr. Howard Hays, Walkerville; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hays, Fort Erie; Mr. and Mrs. G..McDermid, London; Mrs. R. S. Reid, Stratford, Mr, and Mrs. Leo ,Charlesworth, Ailsa Craig; Mr. R. C. Hays, of Goderich. A slightly hilarious guest at a party embraced a strange woman by mistake, He apologized. "Esteem rue, madame," he said, "but I thought you were my wife." "You're a nice sort of husband for any woman to have, you clumsy, tipsy brute," said the weman, ang;,•ily. "There," exclaimed the convivial one, triumphantly, "you talk like her too,' S.A. RED SHIELD The ladies of the Salvation Army Red Shield held their regular Thurs- day afternoon meeting in the Army. hall and packed the box for overseas which contained the tfollowing for the month of March: 17 pr. socks, 2 sleeveless sweaters, 1 turtle -neck sweater, 2 scarves, 4 turtle neck tuck -ins, 1 seaman's cap, 13 quilts, 2 ladies 'nightgowns, 2 baby jackets, 1 doz. diapers, 3 ieind-. ers, 2 slips, 2 baby nightgowns, 1 baby sweater, 1 towel, 1 baby blan- ket, 3 cards safety pins, 3 .wash cloths, 1feeder, 7 cakes soap, 2 cans powder. The ladies wish to take 'this opportunity to thank all those for their generous donations for the Red Shield war work, GIRLS' BRANCH W.A. ' The girls' meeting of the W.A. was held in the parish hall Tuesday, Meetingopened with prayer and 849s Jean empsey gave an interesting lesson about Temple Girdiner, the missionary, and the meeting closed with prayer. .A. donkey game was played with Jean Dempsey winning. BOOKS HERE FROM COUNTY LIBRARY Books from Huron County Library Association which have been receiv- ed at Seaforth library and will be in circulation until June: Adult Fietion—Dark Valley, Gre- gory; Slippy McGee, Cember; Exit a Dictator, Oppenheim; The New Hope, Lincoln; Sick Heart River, Buchan; The Dark House, Deeping; Joselyn's Wife, Norris; The Shadow of the Pines, Duffield. Non -Fiction — The Nine Days Wonder, Masefield; The Battle for Asia, Snow; A Prophet at Home, Reed. Juvenile — High Hurdles, Dun- combe;' What's in the Sky, Dunham; Mother West Wind's Neighbors, Bur- gess; Building and Flying Model Airplanes; Three Against the Sea, White, MRS. JOHN ROBB BURIED HERE The funeral of the late. Mrs. John Robb of Vancouver was held on Tuesday following the arrival of the noon train, Interment took place in Maitlandbank Cemetery. Rev. H. V. Workman of Northside United Church officiated, The pallbearers were Walter Broadfoot, George Flewett, Will Sinclair, Will Broad - foot, James Allan and James Broad - foot. The remains were accompanied here by Miss Nina Robb, R.N., who resided with her mother in Vancouv- er. Mrs, Robb's death occurred in that city on April 1st. She was a for- mer resident of Seaforth and went to Vancouver somne'years ago follow- ing the death of her husband. For- merly Margaret Broadfoot, daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Broadfoot, early Tuckersrnith resid- ents, she was born on Brig End Farm, 2nd concession of Tucker - smith, one of the first farms settled in the pioneer days of the township. She taught school in S.S. No, 6, Tuckersmith and following her mar- riage to Mr. John Robb she contin- ued to live in Tuckersmith for a number of years, making her home on the Robb homestead, now the Teb- butt farm on the 2nd concession. t Mrs.Robbretired Later Mr, and re red -t o Seaforth. Surviving are four daugh- ters, Mrs. C. L. Whitby of Vermill- ion, Alta.; Mrs. S. E. Flook, of Port Arthur; Mrs. D. N. McDenell and Miss Ni;ia.Jtobb, both of..Vancouver; also seven grandchildren. Besides her daughter, those from a distance who attended Mrs. Robb's burial were Mr. and Mrs. George Robb and family of . Clifford, Mr. Walter. Broadfoot of Walton and Mr. and Mrs. George Flewett of Go- derich township. Brucefield Couple Have Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs, Frank Skelton ;Sr. on Saturday celebrated 50 year's of hap- py married life. Mr. and Mrs. Skelton were married in England and they lived there for some years before they came out to Canada. We are sorry that Mr. Skelton is not enjoy- ing the best ,of health but hope he will soon be better. Mr, and Mrs. Skelton have a family of two, Mrs. Lyle Hill of Brucefleld, and Mr. Frank Skelton of Stratford, and a number of grandchildren. One son Fred gave his life for his country in the first great war. Mr. and Mrs. Skelton entertained their family on Sunday. They received many mess- ages and cards of good will. Mr, and Mrs. Austin Wheeler, Mr, and Mrs. Norman Wheeler of Detroit, spent the week end with Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Wheeler. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Swan were, Mr. and Mrs: F, Strange of Chatham, Mr. and Mrs. Strange and Grace of Exeter, Mr. a,nd Mrs. E. Munn and Aileen of Hensall, Mr. and Mrs. E. Schilbe and Kenneth, of Zurich. Mrs. (Dr.) Swan and children, Hamilton, are visiting at the home of Mr. Jas. Swan. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith and family, of Winghanr, Spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Berry. Carlyle Cornish of RCAF, Teel -into, spent Easter at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. T. Dunlop of Chats- worth visited Mr. and Mr's. Ross Scott and Mrs. Rattenbury. Mrs, Dutot and Bessie are visiting in Bayfield. Pte, Jack Nagle of London and Mr. Jack Carnerie of Stratford visited at the home of Mr. and 1VIrs, H. Dal- rymple, Miss Anna Cornish of Toronto spent the week end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cornish. Mr. and Mrs. R, McKenzie and Lois of Detroit vistted with relatives in the village, Misses Ina and Ellen Scott of Lon- don spent' Good Friday at their home here. Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Simpson and Billie of Detroit visited with Mr. C. Simpson. Miss Margaret Aikenhead of Lon - doe spent a few days with her par- ents Mr. and Mrs. H. Aikenhead. Save your salvage. Especially rub- ber, paper, .iron, rags, etc, We will be calling on you. Wo wish to extend our congratula- tions to Mr, and 1VIrs, Frank Skelton who on Saturday, April 4th, celebrat- ed 50,years of married- life. Be ready for the Red Cross colt- ester when he cans, We are needing more money, Mr. Melvin Ritchie and family left Hensall Council Gets Assessor's Report Total Assessment of Village is Near Half Million—Popula- lation 659. Regular meeting of the village council was held on Monday evening with all members present, Minutes of the previous meeting were read. Horton and Cameron, that the min- utes be adopted as read. Carried. R, J. Paterson, assessor, reported and handed in his roll with the following totals: Land $68,680 • buildings, $341,125; business $23,760, or a to- tal of $433,565, and a population of 659, and as regards taxes, the out- standing taxes amounted to $580.68. Kerslake &: Parkins, that the taxes of A. Bushie be struck off, Carried. Cameron and Kerslake, that the as- sessment roll as handed in by the assessor be accepted and assessor be paid. Carried. T. Kyle reported and Tasked about transplanting the trees on P. Moir's property in the park, also stated that the water tank at rear of hall was in very bad shape. • Miss C. Mitchell appeared re insulin assessment and notice in paper re relief. Dr. A. R. Campbell appeared re the Huron county plowing match and a grant for same. Cameron and Horton moved that we grant the 1 Provincial plowing match $50.00. An amendment was carried, Parkins and Kerslake, that we grant the pro- vincial plowing match 575. Corres- pondence read, County treasurer, Dept. of Welfare, Dept. of Municipal Affairs, Walter H. Mills, Mrs. E. Stapleton, Dept. of Health, Hensall Red Cross. Bills and accounts: J. Sangster, labor, hall, 52; J. A. Pat- erson, ration book for fire truck, $1; Geo. Sangster, labor hall $1.50; G. iM. Case, teaming streets, 51; O. Geiger, teaming streets, 50c; W. Dabus, labor streets, $1.20 T. Kyle, `salary, $70; Hensall hydro, hall, 1 G13M. Case,43; Exeter coal,,lthall,A542 45 e' Bink $3.90; W. R. Davidson, coal rink, 513.25, charity $3; Municipal World 51; R. J. Paterson, salary and pos- tage 47,1.0 ; G. R. Hess,5 4,7 g $7 ( Huron plowing match grant $75; school board 51000; total, 51324.88. ,Cameron and Horton, that we charge the hydro $20. school $20 and library I $5evistheir share.. of . auditing ex- `penses. The ratepayers are asked tp secure their dog tags at once from T. Kyle.—J, A. Paterson, Clerk. MRS. OSCAR NEIL The death of Mrs. Oscar Neil oc- curred at Scott Memorial Hospital on Wednesday afternogn, April 8. Mrs. Neil had been confined to the hospital for the past six weeks. She had stayed at the home of Miss Maude Hartry during the early part of the winter. Mrs. Neil was 74 years of age and had lived in Seaforth nearly all her life. Formerly Miss Jessie 1VIc- ' Intyre, site was the only daughter of 1 the late Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mc- Intyre. Her parents carte to Sea - f orth from Mitchell when she ! was young and built the home in which Mrs. Neil had been resid- I ing. She was married 54 years ago to Mr. Oscar Neil who predeceased her over four years ago. The funeral will take place on !Friday afternoon from her late resi- dence to Maitland Bank Cemetery. 1 Rev. Hugh Jack of First Presbyter - Ilan Church will officiate. Women's Institute Elects Officers Mrs. Gordan' Papple is Named President ,. and Mrs. Paul Doig, Sec.-Treas. • The annual meeting of the Wom- en's Institute was held, at the home of Mrs. Dale Nixon on Wednesday af- ternoon with twenty members pres- ent. Plans were made for the district annual which is to be held in. May, Red Cross sewing, quilt patches and quilts to be made were distributed, blocks to be 18" x 20". The Institute has purchased a. piano which is at the armories and may be rented by those having dances there. Mrs. McClure was appointed to distribute Red Cross work among the members. A pleasing solo was given by Mrs, Victor Lee, accompanied by Mrs. R. Nott on the guitar. The slate of officers is as fol- lows: Pres., Mrs. Gordan Papple; 1st vice, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman; 2nd vice, Mrs. Eldon Kerr; sec.-treas., Mrs, Pant Doig; conveners of standing commit- tees: Education, Mrs. Alex, . Boyer; legislation, Mrs. Mac Scott; publicity, Mrs. E, B, Goodie; historical research, Mrs, Hugh Chesney; relief and com- munity activities, Mrs. Wilfred Cole- man; home econontfes, Mrs. Victor Loo; health, Mrs, Rayinond Nott; agriculture, Mrs. Leonard Strong; flower, Mrs. Jae. F. Scott; Peace edu- cation, Mrs. .T. Hillebrecht; program committee, Miss Thelma Eigie; press secretary, Mrs, A. Crosier•. . . The meeting closed with national anthem followed by lunch and a roc, ial half hour. on Monday for St. Marys where Mr. Ritchie has accepted a position with a dairy, The play "Aunt Tillie Goes to Town" will be presented on Tuesday night, April 14, 10 the church base- ment at 8.15. Red Cross Notes • The Society feels that the Emerg- ency Reserve is of vital importance and should be of vital interest, so a meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16, at 8 o'clock in the library hall when a lady from Toronto will speak on this subject. It is expected that Mrs. Stuart Lauchland, section leader of the Emergency Reserve for the province will be the speaker. Please remember the date and put forth an effort to be present. This • invitation includes the units that work with Seaforth. Postponed re- ports will also be given the same evening. WEEKLY. SALVAGE BULLETIN Seaforth (East Side) and, Egrnond- ville Collection Tues., Apr. 14. The next Salvage Collection will be next Tuesday afternoon, April 14th, starting at 4 p.m., and will in- clude all of Seaforth East of Main street and the section south of the tracks known as "Little Scotland", and Egmondville, also the business places on both sides of Main street. As usual householders are 'asked to have their salvage parcels in front of their hones where it can be easily seen by the collectors; Seaforth mer- chants may leave theirs at their back doors where it will be collected from the lanes. In case of bad weather, the collection will beheld the next day, Wednesday, April 15th. 1 i Good Friday morning was a busy one at the new salvage headquarters •(formerly Box furniture store). More than twenty men waded into heaps of salvage, estimated at from 7 to 8 tons, that was collected from the West Side of Seaforth. Most of the sorting and weighingwas com- pleted, and the material will be ready for sale before this week is over. Saleable Articles Wanted. The new salvage headquarters presents the committee with the op- portunity of conducting regular rum- mage sales. You have many articles around your home that are too good for regular salvage but which could be resold and good prices realized. Send these articles in and your com- mittee will turn them into cash, which in turn will be donated to the Red Cross and other War Charities. Perhaps it is a lawn mower, a crib, a baby carriage, toaster, chair, phon- ograph, clothes that are worth it will be reconditioned and offered for sale. Anything tl'tat you have that would have value to someone else will be handled in: this way. If yoi, bring a load of salvage and find the door locked at salvage headquarters, just go across to the Tasty Grill, as Mr. Smith, committee chairman, has the key, and will be only too pleased to let you in. Or, if you are in a hur- ry, leave your parcels in the front doorway and they will be looked af- ter very quickly. BAYFIELD Died, in Clinton hospital on Fri- day, April 3rd, Mary Henry, wife of the late Win. Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Foster moved to Bayfield from Sas- katchewan in 1910. Mrs. Foster was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church and life member of the Mis- sionary Society. Mrs. Foster has been in -failing health since the death of her husband. The funeral was held from her late residence on Monday, April 6th. Interment in Bayfield cemetery. Rev. Mr. Lane conducted the service. Word was received from Ontario, California, of the death of a native of Bayfield in the person of, Mrs. (Dr.) Shepperd, formerly Mary Ruts ledge, daughter of the late Andrew and Mrs. Rutledge, pioneer merchant of Bayfield. She is survived by one daughter, Bessie, of Ontario, Cal. Dr. Shepperd died several years ago. Mrs. Win, Hall spent Easter with her sister, Mrs. Jas. Rowett in Lon- don. Miss Jean Dunn has returned from London and expects to spend the summer in Bayfield. Mr, Robt. Sander of Kitchener vis- ited his aunt, Mr's. F. A. Edwards, over the holiday. Mrs. F. Weston and babe arrived home from Clinton hospital on Sat- urday. Mr..S. Castle of Simcoe spent Ras- ter with his mother, Mrs. George Castle, Sr, Miss Alice Drouin and Miss Fern- ette of Detroit are spending the Eas- ter vacation at their cottages. Dr. Lewis of Toronto spent Easter at the home of Mrs. N. W. Woods. Mr. and Mrs. J. Stewart of Hamil- ton are spending the holidays at their cottage, Mrs. A. W. Atkinson Sr., Mr. and Mrs. J. Atkinson and family and Mr, Casey Atkinson of Detroit are Coat- e), visitors at their cottage 011 the Terrace, IVIr, and Mrs. P. O, Rhynas and family of Burlington spent Easter holidays with Mrs. O. W. Rhyme, Miss Margaret Trer'guson of Guelph spent the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ferguson. 'MINIS'TERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Minist- erial Asaoeiation will meet on. Mon- day, April 1311i, at 2 p,nt. in the Pres- byterian Church, Seaforth, The min- isters of Mitchell and district are also invited to attend this meeting, Papers will be given by Rev. Harold 0, Vernon, of Mitclie)l, and Rev, lluglt Jack. SrMot BRIDAL WREATH A contairediamond guaranteed Der- A/.50 cct . ,. , in toured qulsitely contoured setting... SIGNET RINGS Smart masculine style with raised initial slew WATCHES Smart mili- tary -model with lumi• nous dial, 427.75 S IT PAYS Also many other smart models to choose from. SHOP AT AVA r U E Plowing Match Notes 'William Quinn is chairman of the Horseshoeing Committee at the Int- ernational Plowing Match to be held in Huron county on October 13, 14, 15 and 16. ' Soriie people night say, "Heck that must be an easy job. Just get a few horses together and let the black- smiths go to work on them." It is, however, a real job requiring a lot of direction, tact and skill The reason for this is the fact that the Ontario Plowmen's Association has laid a good deal of emphasis on horseshoe- ing competitions each year, believ- ing them to be an art that should be kept' alive. The automobile and the truck made inroads each year on old Dob- bin. Blacksmith shops switched from shoeing horses to filling tanks with gasoline. However in many centres hardy blacksmiths still kept on at their trade and it was to give a Com- petition for these men as well as en- courage young men in the trade that the horseshoeing match was started at the International. Now, when you visit the Internat- ional you'll find a crowd of people standing around the spot where the horses are being shod. There are young people who see the operation for the first time. There are older people who recall fondly the days when the blacksmith shop was a fav- orite spot in which to spend a few hours. • Bill Quinn farmed for many years in Usborne township on one of the finest tracts of land in the township, Lately he has been working in the building business but he still retains his farm. He always liked horses and kept a fine team for general farm work. One of the things he was al- ways particular about': was that they were shod properly. By reason of the emphasis placed on the horseshoeing he will have to make certain of a prominent spot for the location of this feature. The proper number of horses will have to be on the spot. Equipment for the blacksmith will have to be set up. And of course right now- he is con- tacting the most skilful blacksmiths in 111e province and inviting them to attend the Iuternational in Huron county this fall. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs, William Rozell, Clhtton, wish to announce ,the en- gagement of thein+. third 'daughter Mary Ella to Mr. William A. Reid of Galt, son. of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Reid of Varna. The marriage to take Piece April 18th at their residence, Clinton, Ontario.