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The Seaforth News, 1953-04-23, Page 1The Seaf HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIS, VOL. 76 WS SPAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1953 Sim a Year J. ARNOLD CASE A well known and highly respect- ed resident of Seaforth passed awaY early Monday morning, April 20th in the person of James Arnold Case in his 76bh year. Mr. Case had not been in the best of health for the past three years, but had made a good recovery from his serious 111- ness and was able to be put and around though not as active as formerly. On Sunday night he be-' carne suddenly ill and was removed to the hospital where he passed away. A, lifelong resident of Seaforth, he was educated in the local schools and Philadelphia Business College.I He was• a carpenter by trade, but • had lived retired since 1933. Always' obliging and genial, Arnold Case had a wide circle of friendships, and not the least were. the school child- ren. For some years it was a great pleasure to him to go for walks in the country on Sunday afternoons and invariably a dozen or more children were his companions on these occasions, He was a member of St. Thomas' Anglican Church. In 1905 he was married to Miss Flor- ence Porter, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Porter of Eg- mondville, who survives together with one daughter (Margaret) Mrs. George Scofield of Detroit, and one granddaughter, Miss Nancy Scofield. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. E. L. (Violet) Pangman, of Toronto, and Mrs. Bruce :(Clemen- tine) Kilpatrick, of Roxbury, N.X. The funeral took place on Wed- nesday afternoon from the Box funeral home, High Street, to St. Thomas' Church at 2 p.m. Rev. W. A. Jones officiated. Interment was in Maitlandbank Cemetery. The funeral was under the aus- pices of Britannia Lodge A.F. & A.M., No. 170, Seaforth. The pall- bearers were :Messrs. Fred McGavin, James Stewart, Dr. Gorwill, Leslie McClure, Joseph Dorsey and Gordon Dick. MRS. ELIZABETH McKAY A former resident of this vicinity, Mrs. Elizabeth McIKay, 'widow of the late James McKay of Egmondville, died on Monday, April 20, at her home, 166 Wright Ave., Toronto, following about two months' illness. Formerly Elizabeth Alexander, she was born 85 years ago in McKillop Township and was married in 1893 to Mr. McKay who predeceased her in 1922. She is survived by a daugh- ter and son, Miss Florence McKay, 166 Wright Ave., Toronto, and Hugh McKay of London; also by three sisters and a brother, Mrs. Jean Campbell of McKillop; Mrs. Agnes Finlayson of Egmondville; Mr. Hugh Alexander of McKillop and Miss Jeanie Alexander, Sea - forth. Mrs. McKay was a member of the United Church and took an active part in Erskine Church W. M.S., W. A. and other church -organ- izations. A funeral service was held at the Funeral Home in Toronto on 'Tuesday and on Wednesday after- noon at the Whitney Funeral Home, .Seaforth, where Rev, John Stinson officiated. Interment was in Mait- landbank Cemetery. The pallbearers were nephews: John Campbell, Wm. Smith, Lorne Finlayson, Art Finlay- son, Wm. Alexander and .Art Alex- ander. "IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE" A farm for sale advertisement in last week's issue of The Seaforth News brought quick results for Syl- vester Beninger of McKillop twp. Within an hour after Martin Ma- loney, also of McKillop, had read the ad early Thursday afternoon, he hadarranged to buy Mr. Beninger's fifty -acre farm, which is half' mile from the Maloney home. Two other prospective buyers came later in the afternoon, but were informed the farm was already sold. Mr. and Mrs. Beninger will return to London to reside, where Mr. Beninger was formerly employed with General Steel Wares. Mr, Maloney is a son of Mrs. Nora Maloney. Northside United Church Rev. John Stinson, Minister. 10 a.m., Church School and Adult Bible Class, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Preacher, The Rev. Harold S. Snell of James St. United Church, Exeter. Junior .Congregation and Tod- dlers' Group will meet at the morn- ing service. 8:30 p.m., Young Peoples' Union St. Thomas', Anglican Rev. W. A. Jones, Rector. Will the children please come to the Parish Hall at 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m., Morning Prayer. 7 p.m„ Evening Prayer. St. Marys, Dublin 2:30 pan., Sunday School. 3 .p.m„ Dedication of gifts, First Presbyterian Church Rev. D. G. Campbell, Minister. 1'0 a.m., Bible Class and. Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Finding God", Junior Congregation. - Evening service withdrawn. Egmondville United Church Rev, A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B,D, 10 a.m., Sunday .School. 11 a.m., "A time for Brother. hood", 7 p.m., "The Word of God", HURON PRESBYTERIAL ANNUAL MEETING OF ELECTS OFFICERS CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE Close to 300 women representing The annual meeting of the C. W, some 00 organizations attended the L, was held in St, James School 28th annual meeting of the HuroniHall on Thursday, April 16th, A Presbyterial of the Women's Mission-ot-luek supper preceded the nleet- ary Society of the United Church held''. ing, at which time the President, Tuesday in Goderich, Mrs Leo Cremin, was presented The 1953 aisle of officers for the with a corsage by Mrs, Joseph. Huron Presbytery of the W,M,S„will Rowland. be: Honorary pres., Mrs. W, J, Greer, Rev. Father Weber, spiritual ad- Wingham; past pres., Mrs, H, Kirkby, visor, addressed the members in a Walton; Pres,,. Mrs, E. Desjardins, ec- few well chosen words, on the ne- Grand Bend; vice .res., centre sec- tion, Mrs. J. A, McGill, Clinton; west, cessity of League work. Mrs. C. P. Mrs. F. Toll, Auburn; :south, Mrs. E. Sills then moved a vote of thanks to Hooking, Cromarty, and north, Mrs, Father Weber for ,his inspiring ad George Menzies, Ethel, Plvening aux- dress, iliary sec., Mrs. Wm. Thompson, Cen- The meeting was then opened tralia; rec. sec., Mrs, W. E. Mills, with the League prayer said in uni- Walton; oar. sec„ Miss M. Barber, son by the members. The minutes of the previous month's meeting were read by the acting secretary, Mrs. Jno. Hotham Jr., Miss Marguerite Dunn, 3rd Vice pros., reported two cases of eggs sent to Mount St. Jo- seph Orphanage and House of Pro- vidence, Landon, Ont„ and 13 doz- Wingham; treas., Mrs. J. Sutter, Clin- ton; sec. Christian stewardship, Mrs, G. Armstrong, Hensall; sec, mission circles, Mrs, E. Miller, Exeter; sec, affiliated CGIT, Mrs. I3. Pollock, For dwich; sec. mission bands, Mrs, N McDowell, Belgrave; sec„ baby bands, Mrs. A, McCracken, Bluevale; assoc- iate members sec., Mrs. C. E. Zur- brigg, Exeter; supply sec., Miss Josie Saunders, Goderich; "community frie- ndship sec„ Mrs, W. MaVittie, Blyth; literature sec., Mrs, Keith Webster, Blyth; mis. monthly sec„ Mrs. Wm. Johns, Exeter; Christian citizenship sec., Mrs. Harold Dory, Fordwicb, and Mrs. George Michie, Brussels. The invitation received from the W. M.S. of Northside Church, Sea - forth, to hold the presbyterial's nth annual meeting there was accepted. Mrs, H. Birkby, Walton, past presi- dent, in her remarks on the trainiug school progress, said that 512,386 is the objective of the county to be reached. WILLIAM DUNGEY William Dungey, 74, died on Tuesday at the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs. Harvey Hoffmeyer, Fuller- ton Township. He had been in fail- ing health since January. Born in Ellice Township, he had farmed in Logan for many years, until retiring and coming here in 1942. His wife, the former Mabel Greenwood, died on July 16, 1952. He was a member of Egmonclville United Church. Surviving besides his daughter, are three sons, Howard, Mitchell; Lloyd, Mitchell, R.R. 2; Bedford, Seaforth; and one brother, John, Mitchell; also three grandchildren. Resting at the Whitney funeral home, where services will be con- ducted Thursday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. A. W. Gardiner, and interment made in Maitlandbank Cemetery. MISS MARGARET M. RINN Miss Margaret May Rinn, Walton, died at Clinton on Sunday evening after an illness of eleven days. She was in her 59th year. Miss Rinn was born at Leadbury, she was a daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs, John Rinn. 'She was educated at Lead - bury School, and was a member of the Anglican Church at Walton. Sur- viving are two sisters, Mrs. Frank Storey, Seaforth; Mrs. Clarence Hudie, McKillop twp.; three broth- ers, Harry Rinn, Belgrave, and El- mer and Hugh, both of Brussels. The funeral took (place from the Whitney funeral home, Goderich St. W., Tuesday at 2 p.m. Burial was in Maitlandbank Cemetery. Rev. John Stinson officiated. The pallbearers were Gordon McKenzie, Leslie Mc- Kenzie, Ross McKenzie, Harold Hu - die, Charles McGavin, Robert Grieve THE MIRACLE OF SPRING Again the Miracle of Spring is here, Winter is gone, the summer days are near. The morning sun comes up, earth's greatest friend, To light and warm our land from end to end. The cleansing rain descends, the south winds blow, The Ruler of the seasons wills it so, And birds are here, the Robin and the Wren, Are nesting in the same old tree again. Bees and beetles, yes, every creep- ing thing, Stir at the warming welcome breath of spring. They' know their every need will be supplied, And with that knowledge they are satisfied. Springtime is wonderful in many ways, It brings us shorter nights and long- er days. The earth puts on her gay green slimmer dress, Another color would look strange, I guess. The Maple trees I know are full of I wishpthat I could go once more and tap The row that grew along our country lane, Wouldn't I like to be a boy again. The season brings new life to fish - I hear their, welcome `toot' at five a,m. It may be raining or the sun may shine, We're boys once more . with rod, reel, hook and line. ' A friend will send a gift just once a year, We say our thanks and we are quite' sincere; i But for the daily gifts that keep us living, How often we forget in our thanks- giving. —3013N BEATTIE Snowdon Bros., Publishers Authorized as Second class mail, Poet Office Dept., Ottawa JOINT MEETING OF C1.,0.JBS• „1111,11111111011111110❑Ulla 01in1110 u,ullll,i1111111101,1b111111111111111111, 11R/1111111111nl 111lllllllll 1,111111111111111111„,111111101111,4 The Club Girl Entertains and! Garden Club Girls will hold a joint meeting in the auditorium of Sea - forth District High School on Mon- day, April 27th at 8 o'clock. The guest speaker will be Mr. Erie Mil- ner, who will demonstrate pleasing floral arrangements for the home. The girls' mothers are cordially in- vited to attend. Please bring "Fun with Flowers” pamphlet, pencil and paper, sandwiches or cookies. The Garden Club Girls' roll call is a plant exchange. SEAFORTH HAPPY HOSTESSES The fourth meeting of fhe Sea - forth Happy Hostesses was held at the home of Mrs. Whitmore on Apr. 17th. Joyce Wilson opened the meet- ing with "It is no Secret”. Minutes were read and approved. Our book covers were given out, Roll call was asked and there were 12 present. Next meeting will be held at the home of -Alice Nixon on April 24th. The collection was received which en to families in town._ A box of amounted to 66 cents. Alice Nixon baby clothing and a supply of post- made cocoa which was a demonstra- age stamps to the Sisters of Service tion, and Mrs. Hillebrecht brought in Winnipeg, Man. was also sent. All correspondence was read which included plans being laid for the forthcoming convention to be held in Sarnia on May 18, 19, 20, 1953. The treasurer, Mrs. James Slattery, gave the financial statement. An executive meeting was held in March at the home of Mrs. Jno. Hotham Jr, Business included a do- nation of $15.00 to the Huron County Overseas Relief Fund, a do- nation of $115,00 to the Church Improvement Fund. Mrs. Leo Cre- min and Mrs. I. O'Leary, who are leaving the parish, were presented ith farewell ifts. A social even - w ing followed the meeting in the form of cards and lunch was served by the hostess. lst Vice Pres., Mrs. Joseph Row- land, reported 84 members on the roll call; 2nd Vice Pres„ Miss Rose Dorsey, reported a picnic held in June for the school children, certi- ficates presented to the First Com- munion Class, graduation pins pre- sented to Grade 8 pupils. All school children received Christmas treats at their Christmas party. .3rd Vice Pres., Miss Marguerite Dunn, re- ported sending 4 cases of canned goods, 2 boxes of used clothing, valued at $40.00, and also $11.00 cash to the Jesuit Fathers. The Sis- ters of Service in Winnipeg receiv- ed 6 boxes of used clothing, also a sum of used stamps. 17 gift boxes were sent to shut-ins at Christmas. The Secretary reported a euchre party in the school hall in the month of April. A strawberry tea and home -,baking sale on the Con- vent grounds in the month of July. A home baking sale was held in the month of October. In November plans were made for the Christmas Bazaar and sewing bees were held in various members homes. In Feb- ruary a very successful euchre party was held. The treasurer, Mrs. Jas, Slattery, reported a very successful year. The Recording Secretary, Mrs. Lou Rowland, reported sending 100 cards throughout the year which included cards of sympathy, get - well, congratulation and baby cards. The nominating committee: Mrs. C. P. .Sills, Mrs. J. M. McMillan, Mrs. Wm. Hart, then presented the new slate of officers which are as follows: Pres., Mrs. Joseph Rowland; lst Vice, Mrs. John James; 2nd Vice, Mrs. Gordon Reynolds; 3rd Vice, Miss Marguerite Dunn; Treas., Mrs. James Slattery; Sec., Mrs; Maurice Etue; Recording Sec., Mrs. Lou Rowland. Miss Rose Dorsey moved a vote of thanks to the nom- inating committee. The retiring Pre- sident, Mrs. Leo Cremin, was pre- sented with a gift. Delegates ap- pointed to the convention were Mrs. Gordon Reynolds, Mrs. Joseph Row- land. The meeting then closed with prayer, CROMARTY Mrs. T. L. Scott is attending the Synodical of the Women's Mission- ary Society of the Presbyterian Church, as a delegate, from Crom- arty W.M.S., in St. Andrew's Church, Wingham, this week. Mrs. Ethel Currie accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Currie, left on Saturday to visit her aunt, Dr, Mar- garet Patterson and Mr. Patterson, in Toronto, before returning to her home in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. T. Laing visited with Mr. and Mrs. T. Gillespie at Komo- ka on Saturday. Weare sorry to report that Mrs. Will Hamilton is confined to her bed through illness. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Deichert and Ronald of Zurich, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. Laing. Mrs. D. McKellar, Mitchell, visit- ed over the weekend with Mrs. Jes- sie Hamilton. Mr. Alex Ramsay, - Georgetown, spent the weekend with his family here. Mrs. Margaret 'Puffin visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Otto Walker. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Miller visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wes- ley Russell, • Mr. and Mrs. Heber S Shute, Kirkton, visited with -her parents, Mr. aied Mrs. David Gardiner on Sunday afternoon. Mrs, M. Houghton, Mrs. E. Mc- Donald and Mrs, L. McKellar visited friends in Mitchell on Sunday. cupcakes, both were very delicious. Roll call next meeting, "Bring a re- cipe and exchange with Club Girls", SEAFORTH MERRY MAIDENS The fourth meeting of the Sea - forth Merry Maidens Garden Club, and members of Kippen Garden Club met in the High School on April 18 at 2 o'clock. We opened the meeting with 0 Canada. As this was the organization meeting we elected the officers as follows: Pre- sident, Betty Axtmann; Vice Pres., Muriel Dale; Sec.-Treas., Betty Campbell; Radio Reporter, Joyce Jewitt; Press R e p o r t e r, Mary Whyte; Pianist, Janet McGregor. The leaders this year are Mrs. Haugh, Ann Haugh, and Mrs. Hille- brecht, Mrs. Haugh discussed about taking soil samples. She stated that the three necessities for the plant life are air, food and moisture. She gave us many hints on planting and caring for our vegetable garden. Ann Haugh led in a sing -song, while Mrs. Pryce played the piano. Mrs. Hillebrecht showed us how to transplant tomatoes, and gave us many helpful ideas. Betty Axtmann, the president, thanked Mrs. Hille- brecht for her talk. Mrs. Haugh Fold us that each girl should plant as many flowers as she can, as it is Coronation Year. She gave us the names of plants to start a perennial border. The meeting closed with a contest conducted by Mrs. Haugh, Mrs. Boyd got first prize. The girls received their , seeds, and the next meeting is to be held on April 27th at 8 o'clock in the District High School. There is to be a guest speaker and the mothers are invited. MicKILLOP BUSY BEAVERS The third meeting of the McKil- lop Busy Beavers was held at the home of Jean Scott on April 16. None of the members as yet had found a suitable club song. The roll dell was answered by the members exchanging favorite recipes. The minutes of the last meeting were read by June Smith. It was moved that we attend a meeting of flower arrangement on April 27 with the Garden Club. The next meeting is to be at the home of Agnes Hick- nell on Thursday evening. Mrs. Pryce then told us the proper way to send informal and formal invita- tions. A demonstration of table setting then took place. Roll call for next meeting, one duty of a hostess towards a guest. Dorothy Keys then adjourned the meeting. Mrs. Scott then served a delicious lunch. ORANBROOK CORNFLOWERS The first meeting of the 'Cran- brook •Cornflowers Garden Club was held at the home of our leader, Mrs. Vernice Corlett on April 17 with seven members present. Anne Steffler, our assistant leader was also present. The election of offi- cers was held, They are President, Yvonne McTaggart; Sec,-Treas.; Helen Knight; Press Reporter, Mona Clarke; Pianist, Rose Campbell. The next meeting will be held at the home of Anne Steffler, Helen Knight and Anne offered to take Lunch. Mrs. Corlett gave us some hints on planting our early seeds for transplanting. The roll call was answered by the location of my garden and why we have gardens. 'The garden seeds were then given out. •Home beautification was dis- cussed and each girl named a pro- ject that she wishes to do this sum- mer. The meeting then adjourned by the singing of "The Queen". A de- licious lunch was served by our hostess and was enjoyed by all, DUBLIN The regular meeting of St. Pat- rick's Parent -',Teacher Association, Dublin, was held on Thursday even- ing, April 16, in the Assembly Room of the Dublin Continuation School with the President, Mr. George Du- eharme presiding. The meeting open- ed with prayer by Dr. Ffoulkes, aft- er which the minutes of the pre- vious meeting were read by Mrs. Joseph McLaughlin, and adopted. The Treasurer, Mrs. Pat Flanagan reported a substantial balance. The main events of the nneeting consist- ed of reports from the delegates who attended the Annual Catholic Lclu- cation Conference held in the Royal York hotel, Toronto, during Easter Coronation China We're pleased to announce the arrival of a large variety of Coronation China. Cups & saucers, cake plates, mugs, beakers, plates in various sizes, trays and sweet dishes, bearing the picture of Queen Elizabeth, and some with the picture of the Duke of Edinburgh as well. Also Paragon China plugs with a picture of Prince Charles, Prices of the various pieces run from 50c to $1,75 Coronation Jewellery Crowns, necklets, etc., to snake you look your best for the Coronation Season. $1.00 and up. SAVAUGE'S Jewellery Gifts Seaforth Fine China 111,111111111111,1111111111,1111, 01 0 1111 0 11111114111 l01,1110111111„11111,1,1111111111111111111111111111111lln 111111111111111111,11 0 111 l 111111111d week, Speaking for the teachers, Mother Sheila gave a very interest- ing account of a panel discussion with the topic "Obedience in the Bonne" under the chairmanship of Mr. Leo Hicknell of St. Jerome's 1 College, Kitchener. Mr. Martin Fee- ney reported for the trustees and (mentioned in particular, Professor Etienne Gilson of St. Michael's Col- lege, Toronto, who spoke on "The ' Eminence of Teaching". Reporting for the P.T.A,, Mr. George Duch- arme summarized particularly the London Diocesan Groups' Meeting, at which time Rev, John Kelly spoke on "Emotional Training through Home and .School". This concluded (the general meeting of the P.T.A. The teachers and the pupils of the Dublin Continuation School then took charge of the meeting and held their annual 'Open House'. We were exceptionally well entertained by speeches, songs, music, a Play and by mock classes. Mother Angela Merici extended greetings from the school, after which she gave a very enlightening talk on "Vocations", stressing the great need for Priests, Brothers and Sisters to carry on the great work of educating our children and helping us all to be good citi- zens of our country and good Christ- ian men and women. After a short welcome by Marie Bruxer, a Grade XIII student, the Choral Group en- tertained with several songs, Marion Roache then spoke on "The Advan- tages of a Religious Training". Then each grade entertained us with an example of what is being taught in the various subjects. Grades X and XI had a Latin "Baseball Game", Rosemarie Feeney gave an illustrat- ed talk on the "Working of an Elec- tric Doorbell". We also had short lessons in French and Algebra. Then we had the pleasure of hearing an "Irish Play" by some of the stu- dents. We were entertained by the Harmonica Band consisting of Har- monicas, Violins and a Guitar, Fin- ally, prizes were presented to the pupils in each grade with the high- est average in the Easter Examina- tions, Grade IX, Rosemarie Feeney, Grade X, Eleanor Bowman, Grade XI, Marie Dalton, Grade XII, Dor- othy Dillon. In the classrooms were exhibits of work done by the stu- dents during the year, including Arts, Crafts and their Academie work. After the meeting and our tour of the school, we left quite sat- isfied that our children were receiv- ing the best possible training we were able to give them. BRUCEFIELD Nursery and Junior congregations will be held during the horning ser- vice at Brucefield United Church on April 26th, Mrs. A. Rohner has improved enough to be out of hospital and is at present with her sister Mrs. Smith, Hay, Mrs, Rodgers, St. Catharines, vis- ited her son-in-law and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. R. Dunn and family. Mr. and Mrs, C. Christie spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. W. Dodds. VARNA Services in the United Church next Sunday afternoon will still be on Standard Time. Mr. Edwin Chuter has returned hoine after a three -weeks' stay in Victoria Hospital, London, much im- proved in health, The pupils of S. S, No. 0 will be in Exeter attending the Music Fest- ival this week. Mr. Harold Soper has returned home alter. a trip to Northern Ont- ario. WILLIAM J. FAULKNER The death occurred in Galt, on Wednesday, April 22, of William J. Faulkner, who had been in ailing health. Besides his wife, formerly Miss Mary Finkbeiner of Seaforth, he is survived by one daughter, Pa- tricia, one sister, Miss Lillian Faulk- ner, Seaforth, and one brother, Fred, of Detroit. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning at St, James' Church, Seaforth, and interment will be in St. James' cemetery, LONDESBORO Mrs. Neilans and Jim were visit- ors of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Allen on Sunday. Misses Floss and Esther Jamieson and Mrs. R. Townsend attended the Huron Presbyterial at Goderich on Tuesday. Mr. John McDonald, Mrs. Alvin McDonald, Walton, and Mrs, Jean MoGale, Toronto, spent Sunday at the home of Bert Allen. News has been received of the sudden passing of Mr. Wnr. Lyon of Thorndale on Monday evening, Apr. 20th. He was a brother of Mrs. Chas. Watson and Mrs. Wm. Govier. Mrs. Chas. Watson is in Clinton Community Hospital, having under- gone a double operation there on Saturday, April 18th. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs, Jennie Lyon, who has spent the winter months with her daugh- ter Mr. and Idrs. J. Morose, Hamil- ton, returned to her home here on Sunday. The Christmas weather which we have been having for the past week or two has put a halt on spring seeding operations, also gardening and all outside work, with the ground covered with snow and frost. EGMONDVILLE At a meeting held in Egmondville United Church last Sunday evening a call was given to Rev. E. Egilsson, B.A., Chaplain at R.C.A.F, Station, Aylmer. The call was not accepted. The reason given was the lack of school facilities. CONSTANCE The members of the Constance Young People class met in the class- room of the church on Sunday, April 12th. We opened by singing hymn 605, followed by the scrip- ture lesson by John Whyte. Helen Mcllwain led in prayer, Frances Cook gave the topic on Missions and World Outlook. Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The roll call was answered with 12 pre- sent and 3 visitors. The collection taken by Murray Dale amounted to $2.47. In the business Murray Dale told us about the charter, Bill Jew- itt is going to buy a frame for it. We received our membership cards and each member read the Young Peoples' Pledge. The next area meeting is to be held May 26, in Porter's Hill United Church, and •Constance has the worship service, Joyce Jewitt is to give the topic, John Whyte the scripture lesson and Mary Whyte the prayer. The Young Peoples' Banquet is to be held on April 28 at Wesley Willis Church in Clinton. The Young Peoples' Music Festi- val is to be held in Clinton on April 16. Mrs, Bob Grirnoldby of Con- stance donated a cream and sugar set to the Young Peoples' Union. We adjourned the meeting and closed by all repeating the Lord's Prayer. Centests were conducted by Frances Cook and lunch was served,