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The Seaforth News, 1954-05-13, Page 1� - Seaf"'n ia."I �t+ �� it �i, .. . News WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 76 S]7+AFORTI-I, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1354 61,00 a Year Snowdon Bros., I'ublisla•rs Authorized Its Seem]LI 1•l,0,, mail, ,POO Office Dept„ Ottawa AUXILIARY PLANS FOR EVENT The Women's Hospital Auxiliary held its regular meeting on Tuesday when final .plans were made for Hospital Day, to be held ;Sunday, June 16. It is hoped that the public will take this opportunity to visit their hospital and enjoy a cup of tea in the nurses' residence from 2:80 to 5 p.m. Mrs, Frank Kling and Mrs. Alvin Sillery were appointed as con- veners for our June meeting to be held in the form of a dinner and program on the evening of June 8. The nominating committee for this year; Mrs. Helen Grant '(convener), Mrs, Audrey McLean, Mrs. 'Carmel Botham, The mystery box, donated by Mrs, Hotham, was won by Ml's. John Longstaff. MISS ELSiE D. FOWLER Miss Elsie D. Fowler, 74, died in Scott Memorial Hospital early Mon- day afternoon following a three weeks' illness. She was born in Tuck- ersmith township, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fowler. She has lived retired in Seaforth since 1946 with her sister, Martha,, the only survivor, She was a member of St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Seaforth. Rev. J. H. James .conduct- ed a funeral service on Wednesday at 2 pan. Burial was in Harpurhey cemetery, MRS. G. B. SCOTT For many years a highly respected resident of Seaforth, Mrs. G. B. Scott, passed away on the 23rd of April at her home (1415 Foster Avenue, in Chicago) where she had lived for a number of years. She was in her 93rd year, She was the widow of the late Geo. B. Scott, and they resided in Seaforth for a consider- able time, where Mr. Scott operated a popular barber shop for many year's. He was a humorous and en- tertaining character and was the Senior partner in the entertaining duo of "G. B. Scott and J. B. Hol- lis" who flourished at school enter- tainments and garden parties in this district, and at minstrel shows in Sea- forllth about 60 years ago. He also contributed many interesting and entertaining articles on current events to our local newspapers, at that time, under the "pen" name of -..`1 rogan" Mrs. Scott's maiden name was Ann Church Dorranco, a daughter of the late Samuel Dorrance Senior, and Nancy Hays, two of the Prominent :pioneer families of Mc- Killop township. She was born on the 4th con. of McKillop, on the farm now owned and operated by Thomas W. McMillan and son. She received her education at School Section No. 2, in that township, and about 65 years ago she married G. B. Scott. They lived in Seaforth un- til they moved to Chicago about 40 years ago, where Mr. Scott died in 1924. They had one son George Hays Scott, now deceased. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Irene Scott, and two gi d - daughters, Janet and Lois Scott of Chicago. She was a cousin of Mrs, J. M. Govenlock of Seaforth, and of the numerous and prominent Dor- ranee and Hays families of McKil- 'lop, who have been popular residents of this district down through the years. FUNERAL OF J. 3. HUGILL The funeral of James J. Hugill was held on Saturday, May 1, from the Whitney Funeral Home. Rev. John Stinson of Northside United Church officiated. During the ser- vice a solo was sung by Mrs. Ross Hamilton. Interment took place in Maitlandbank •Cemeteryt, The pall- bearers were: Bert Gibbings, Harold Hugill, Lu- ther Sanders, John Campbell, Wil- fred Penfound, and Leverne Hugill. Flowerbearers were: W i l f r ed Scott, Walter Scott, Fred Cook, James Broadfoot, Gilbert Bechtel, Gordon Ferris, Attending the funeralfrom a dis- tance were friends and relatives from Stratford, Hensall, B'ayfield, Auburn, Clinton. CROMARTY Messrs Oswald Walker and Alex Gardiner left on Tuesday for a trip to the British Isles and Europe. They will sail from New York on Wednesday on the Queen Mary. Mothers Day services were well at- tended with the children of the Sun- day School and their teaohers in the centre front pews. The singing was led by the junior choir. Diplomas and seals were presented to quite a num- ber of pupils. In a baptismal ser'yice, the infant son of Mr, and Mr's. Carter Kerslake and the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Jolur. Templeman were baptized. This was also the farewell service of Mr. Duncanson, who with Mrs. Dun- canson and Wendy are leaving this week for their new home in Toronto. Northaide United' Church 10 a.m., Church .School and Adult Bible Class. 11 a,m„ Sermon Theme: "Respon- sibility' for Others". Jr. Congregation and Toddlers' Group. 7 p.m., Sermon Thome; "The In- stinct of Fear". 8:15 pan, Y. P. U. Egmondville United Church 10 a.m., Church School and Adult Class. 11 a.m., Morning Worship: Sermon Thome, "The Parable of the Soil". 7 p.m., Evening Praise: Story time and Bible ,Study, 8;15 YPU regular meeting. Wed. at 8 mid -week service and choir rehearsal. SEAFORTH W. 1. The regular May meeting of the Seaforth W. 1, was held at the home of Mrs. It. M. Scott on Monday, Apr. 10 in the afternoon with a good at- tendance of members and visitors. Our new president, Mrs. Elmer Cam- eron was hi the chair, A letter of thanks for parcels, flowers and cards was read from Mrs. John Woods. Thankyou notes were re- ceived from Mrs, John McLachlan, Marguerite ,Scott, Mrs. Worden. An invitation to attend Hospital Day on Sunday, May 16 was received. The new year's programs are to be print- ed by the June meeting. Anyone having a :meeting to plan please hand it to Mrs, Ross Gordon, The delegates to District' Annual are to be Mrs. John Hillebreoht and Mrs. Gordon E, Papple. It was decided to eater to the Huron -Perth Junior Farmers and Junior Institute Field Day on June 5th. The committee to look after the plans for this event are Mrs, Erlin Whitmore, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman, Mrs, Harold Hugill. It was decided to give a donation to the fair board to be used for prize money at the fall fair. A motion to the effect that we buy stationery for the Institute. Plans for the District Annual were discussed. It is to be held in Egmond- ville .Church on May 20th. Canning Ontario Foods was the short course decided on: Mrs. Simpson took over her part of the meeting, opening with the motto "Don't walk this year in last year's rut", ably taken by Mrs. Paul Doig. A paper was given by Mr's. Gordon Papple. A social half hour was spent and lunch served by host- ess and her helpers. MRS. DINAH TAYLOR Mrs. Dinah Taylor, a resident of McKillop twp. for 41 years, passed away at the home of her son, Percy Taylor, Walton, with whom she made her home. She was the former Dinah Clarke, daughter of George Clarke and Ann Fowler of Constance, Hui - lett twp. where she resided prior to coming to. Walton, Married to the late Robert Taylor of Hallett in 1877, who predeceased her many years, she had a family of 3 of whom two survive, Percy, of Walton; Annie (Mrs. Ino. Pryce) of Walton. The eldest son Wilbert, passed away Jan. 9, 1954 at Toronto; there are 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2 great great grand- children. A sister, Mrs, P. C, Papin- eau, Strathroy, is the only survivor of a family of 9. An active member of United Church, Walton, till laid aside by advancing years, she was al- ways keenly interested in church and community. Mrs. Taylor was interred in Maitlandbank Cemetery on her 93rd birthday from the Whitney funeral home, her pastor, Rev. W. M. Thomas, Walton United Church, officiated. Mrs. Ross Hamilton sang "Beyond the Sunset". Attending the funeral from a dist- ance were Mrs. W. Taylor and son, Lyle, of Toronto; Mrs. Beryl Reihl of London, and Mrs. Papineau of Strathroy. The pallbearers were six neph- ews: Elmer Pollard, George Pollard, George Clarke, Oliver Anderson, Howard Armstrong and Earl Law- son. HOME AND SCHOOL The Home andSchool Association will hold its meeting on Tuesday, May 18, at 8 p.m. in the Public School Auditorium. Guest speaker will be Gordon Ferris of the Ontario Prov, Police, who will speak on Ju- venile Delinquency in the Guelph Re- formatory. We are hoping for a good attendance as this will be the last meeting of the term, Annual reports will be .given, A cup of tea will be served. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Norman Knight wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Marjorie Mary, to Thomas William Haley, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Haley, Ex- eter. The marriage to take place on May 29 at 12 o'clock, in Northside United 'Church, Seaforth. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Fred McClyniont, Varna, wish to announce the engage- ment of their eldest daughter, Mary Catherine, to Donald Lorne Barker, eldest son of Mrs. Mabel Barker and the late Mr. Lorne Barker of Tlhistletown. The wedding to take place in Varna United Church, Sat, May 29 at 2 .o'clock. LADIES ACD MEET The May meeting of the Ladies' Aid of First Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday with Mrs, H. Whyte, President, in the ehair. Mrs. Cudrnor'e opened the meeting with a suitable poem by Miss H. L Graham, The Secretary's and Treasurer's reports were read and the business part of the meeting discussed. Mrs, Walker Hart sang a solo entitled "Pass it On" accompanied by Mrs. M. R. Rennie. Mrs. Jack Thompson gave a very helpful talk on :Cheek by Dr. Fos - tick, "Getting the most out of Life." It was divided under three headings, Courage, Common Sense and Faith, and she used as examples many great men of the past who overcame great difficulties using these three attributes, Mrs, Dalrymple then gave a dem- onstration and talk on the making of flowers out of nylon stockings of which she is an expert, It was very interesting and instructing. A social half hour was then spent and lunch served by Mrs. Cudtnore's group who had charge of the meet- ing. REBEKAHS CONFER DEGREE The initiatory degree was exem- plified on six candidates by the deg- ree staff of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge at its regular meeting with Mrs. Leslie McClure presiding, Those received into membership were Mrs, Allan Campbell, Mrs. An- drew McNichol, Mrs. Ephriam Haase, Mrs. William Wilbee, Mrs, Charles Smith and Miss Eleanor Henderson. Mrs. Ila Dorrance and Mrs. Frank Kling were soloists and Mrs, Charles Cunningham was pianist, Visitors were present from Brussels, 'Clinton, Stratford and Collingwood. Approx- imately 100 were in attendance, An invitation was received from the auxiliary to Scott Memorial Hosni tal to attend hospital day, May 16th, An invitation was accepted to con- fer the degree on several candidates on May 19 at Amber Rebekah Lodge at Hensall. On behalf of the degree team Mrs. Andrew Moore presented Mrs. Chester Henderson, degree cap- tain, with a gift .of appreciation. An invitation was received ifrom Mrs. W. 0. Johnston, asking the past grands of Edelweiss Lodge to be guests at her home June 3 when she plans to entertain the past grands' club of Huronic Lodge, 'Clinton, Following the meeting' Mrs, Robert Dodds and the social committee serv- ed a delicious lunch. CONNOLLY—DERTINGER A beautiful spring wedding was solemnized on Saturday, April 24th at 10 a.ni, in Our Lady of LaSalette Church, LaSalette, when Mary Eliza- beth, daughter of bIr. and Mrs. B. J. Dertinger, Delhi, was united in mar- riage to Michael T, Connolly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Connolly of Dublin. Officiating was Rev. Father E. L. Veitenheimer. The lovely bride entered the Church on the arm of her father. Hei' gown was of white nylon lace and net over satin, made with a round yoke, edged in lace, long sleeves with wide net frills at the wrists, tight bodice, and very full skirt edged with lace insertion and wide net frill ending in a cathedral train. Her fingertip veil fell from a tiara headdress of pearls, and she carried a bouquet of white carnations and Calla Lillies. Her attendants were Mrs. Bert Slosse, sister of the bride as matron of honour, wearing an iee-blue taf- feta strapless gown ,with matching jacket and mitts and carrying carna- tions with matching ribbon, Mrs. Charles Perro of Hamilton, sister of the bride, wearing a strapless gown of' lemon -yellow lace and net with matching jacket and mitts, and car- rying yellow carnations and Miss Helena Schooley, Simcoe, wearing a strapless gown of shrimp -coloured net over taffeta with matching cape and mitts, the bridesmaids all wore tiara headdresses of tulle and flow- ers to match their gowns. Miss Fran- ces Eecloo of La Salette, and Miss Sandra Dertinger, Delhi nieces of the bride made winsome flower girls, gowned in orchid net over taf- feta and yellow taffeta respectively, with matching bonnets and carrying flowers to match their gowns. The groom was attended by Mr. John Connolly, New Hamburg, as best man and Gilbert Murray and Joseph Sloan of London. Ushers were Fergus Ken- ny of London, Steve Dertinger of Delhi, brother of the bride. A reception for 100 guests was held at the Belgian Hall, Delhi. Tables were tastefully decorated with red roses and white tapers, the bride's table being centered by a four -tier wedding cake. Toastmaster was John Connolly, and after pro- posing toasts to the bride and groom, he called on several guests to speak. All expressed best wishes for the young couple. Mr. and Mrs. 'Connolly left later amid showers of confetti and good wishes for a motor trip to Mon- treal and Ottawa. On their return they will reside in London. GROUP MEETING Group 2 of the W. A. of North- side United Church Bret at the home of Mrs. P. B. Moffatt with Mrs. Kel- lar in the chair. The meeting opened by singing hymn 297 followed by prayer by Mrs. Savauge. The scrip- ture lesson, Psalm 92 was read by Miss Minnie Somerville, followed by the roll call which was answered by 24 members and an exchange of bulbs, slips and seeds. A business session came next in which it was decided to leave the quiltings until Fall and to. hold a Bridal Pageant, the suggested date being June 7. Committees were appointed to take care of this project. Mrs, Kellar spoke on the topic, "May is building her house with apple blossoms. She is roofing over the glimmering rooms", She spoke of the purity of the apple blossoms, bursting in all their freshness and loveliness in the month of May. She said many young lives which should be as pure and lovely as' the apple blossoms are sullied and spoiled from various rea- sons. She cited wrong home environ- ments as the main factor in contri- buting to the downfall of many young people. She told of her work among girls in a State Redemptive Home in West Virginia where she had taught for six years. The meet- ing closed by singing 2 verses of hymn 304 and the Benodictidh. A de- licious lunch was served by Mrs. Flood and Mrs. Webster. HULLETT Lorne Dubs of The Royal Cana- dian Navy arrived in Detroit by aero- plane from Vancouver to spend 10 days with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, George Dubs .of Londesboro, and sister and brother in Windsor, He will then be transferred to I•Ialifax for a course at Strathcona. GENERAL W. A. MEETS Northside General W. A. met in the Sunday School room on May 11. Mrs. J. A'I. Scott was in charge of the devotional part, the theme of which was "Christian Family Life" A reading stressed that in these chang- ing times we must remember that religion is caught, not taught. Mr's. Walden, the president, opened the business part of the meeting by greeting the members which was f ol- lowed by the motto, Theme song and Theme Prayer, Nineteen boxes of fruit were sent to all members and ten sympathy cards were sent. Notes of thanks were read. Eighty-eight home and eleven hospital calls were made. A vote of thanks was extend- ed to the committee and sewers who were responsible for the Sunday School drapes and to the men who made the valances. A Bridal Pa- geant will be held on June 4th in which former wedding gowns will be modelled, Members were requested to save Weston's cake prix box tops. An excellent report on the Huron Presbytery W. A, meeting held at Walton, was given by Mrs. Leeming. Before voting on joining the group, a speaker will be asked to come in the Fall to explain its purpose to us, A thankyou note will be sent to Mr. and Mrs, J. Stevens for two nice chair's they donated to the church, Twenty dollars will be set aside to aid any. needy girl going to a camp connected with the church work. Needed papering and plaster work will be done at the parsonage. Two hundred dollars will be put in the parsonage fund at the end of the year with the view of modernising the kitchen as near as possible; new pipes are to be put in the bathroom, Members were asked to think about a project for the Fall. Five hundred dollars is to be turned over to thebuilding fund. The treasurers of the groups were asked to hand` in funds quarterly if possible. Meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction, COUPLES CLUB MEETS The May meeting of the Married Couples Club of Northside United Church met on Monday evening in the church. In charge of the meeting were Neil and Edna Bell, Lloyd and Trudy Mosher and Winnifred and Gordon Ferris, After a singsong led by Edna, the meeting took the form of a radio program consisting of Church of the Air, Twenty Ques- tions, solos by Maurice Richardson, Unneighborly News, the latest news items and a shit on Gargle Juice (the wonder product). A delicious lunch, help yourself style was served by those in charge and after a short business period directed by Eva El- liott the meeting closed with Taps. EGMONDVILLE Mr. G. R. Keyes of Windsor and Mr. Stuart N. Keyes of Orilia visited over the weekend with their mother, Mrs. Nelson Keyes. Miss Laura McMillan and Miss Margaret Patrick of Toronto spent the weekend at their homes here. The former with her mother, Mrs. W. F. McMillan, the latter with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Patrick, Tucker'smith. Mr. and Mrs. Art Finlayson and family were Sunday visitors with his mother, Mrs. Jas. Finlayson. Sunday visitors with Mrs. D. Ste- phenson were her daughters and their husbands from IStalnley, Mr. and Mrs. Lee McConnell, Mr, and Mrs. R. Erred and Mr. and Mrs, Peree Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Watson were weekend visitorte with their son-in- law and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. Al- bert Clark of Muirkirk. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Simons were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Simon's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'Colin Camp- bell and family at Bayfield. A large congregation attended the Mothers' Day service on Sunday morning. Five children were present- ed for baptism. SPORT SHORTS Approximately one hundred and fifty hockey enthusiasts are expect- ed to take in Wednesday evening's Athletic Association Hockey ban- quet. Over fifty-five hockey players will represent the four teams present. Holding honorary positions will oe The Seaforth Baldwins, Midgets, Bantams, and the Peewees, who won their Young Canada title in Goder- erich only three weeks ago. Holding the celebrity spot light will be Detroit Red Wings Dutch Ribell, and Chief Scant John Mit- chell. Representing the ORA will be Lloyd Pollick of Windsor, while Toni Rafferty of CKNX Wingham, is ex- pected to have commentary com- ments. Following the evening's formali- ties Mr. Mitchell will show the .Stan- ley Cup play-off film of the past season. Ili will feature the high- lights of the Red Wing and Canadian battle. Because of poor weather condi- tions the Seaforth District High School field meet scheduled for this week, is not expected to take place until Thursday. WINTHROP Children baptized on May 9th on the McKillop Charge: Donald Alex- ander, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dol. mage; Yvonne Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W, Glen McClure; Thomas Walter, son of MMMT, and Mrs. Harry J. Rapson; Bobby Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross A, Gordon; Kenneth Earl, son of Mr, and Mrs, Percy F. Dalton, Mr, and Mrs. James Adams and Linda of Chatsworth were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. James Mc- Clure and Mr. and Mrs, Aaron Yant- zi of McKillop. REAL SPEtlF'rAMIS t`;; jRSeaforthargain Days Thurs.-Fri.-Sat., May 13th, 14th, 15th FREE SPEED MIXER & GRIP-TITE MIXING BOWL (value $9.95) with 50 pc. TUDOR PLATE SERVICE for 8 in sliiart tarnish proof chest at $59.95 SAVE $21.00 to $26.75 on Calllnlunity or 1847 Rogers Bros, Silverware Special offers at . , $79.95 and $89.95 94 PC. ENGLISH DINNERWARE SETS complete services for 12, from $29.75 up Over 80 different dinnerware and teaware patterns to choose from. Many patterns are open stock, and may be purchased place by piece. EVERYDAY SILVERWARE (3 Patterns) Teaspoons 190 earn Dessert Knives Dessert Spoons •29c eaten with stainless blades 65c on. Dessert Forks 29c each Tablespoons g96 ea. 26 pe, Set (service for ti) set ENGLISH CUPS & SAUCERS, values up to Sic. To clear al 39c LEAF•SHAPED CHINA BON -BONS, also useful for ash -trays 19c each 6 for $1.00, 01' 12 for $1.89 LAZY SUSANS, 14" Revolving 1,59 GLASS RELISH TRAYS, 112" with •1 divisions ,. .., 890 GLASS EGG PLATES, 116" size $9c 2 PC, GLASS LARGE PLATE & BOWL SETS GLASS ICE BUCKETS, with handle & tongs TEAPOTS, 5 cup size, decorated 980 89c 690 SPECIAL PRICES ON WATCHES AND DIAMOND RINGS BUDGET TERMS ARRANGED ON LARGER PURCHASES if desired $200.00 in 8 Cash Prizes Every Dollar Cash purchase entitles you to a "Lucky Customer" ticket. The 8 lucky ticket holders o whose of names are 00 drawn will each receive cash UG9 Jewellery Gifts Fine China Seaforth HOLD SPECIAL SERVICE Mother's Day was observed at Northside with the Church Sehool in attendance at the morning service, The Superintendent, Mr. Sam Scott lea the service with Kenneth Thomp- son reading the scripture lessons; Mr, L. P. Plumsteel, Family Life Su- perintendent, led in the Meditation and Prayer. A choir of Mothers as- sisted in the music with Mrs. N. Bell and Mrs, D. M. Kohl singing an in- spiring duet, "Love's Debt to Moth- er". The ring's Mother" was the morning sermon theme. The follow- ing children were baptized by the Minister, Rev. J. W. Stinson. Sheila Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stan- ley Bray; Randy James Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wood; Anna Elizabeth Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian De Visser; Rosemary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Richardson; Mary Thelma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Oke; Ken- neth Elliott and Richard John, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wood; Flor- orence Elaine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Carter. The evening service was made memorable in that "The Ministry of Music" was the sermon theme with the "Sr. Choir singing the anthem: "Stilling the Tempest", Ruth Cluff and Sam Scott being soloists. A de- lightful violin duet was presented by Misses Dianne Strong and Katherine Mallory of the Oscapella Studio, of Stratford. After the service, under the auspices of the Young Peoples' Union, a Sacred Recital was present- ed by the Stratford Violinists under the guidance of their leader Mr. Ed- ward Oscapella, A.R,C,T.; R.M.T. Arrangements of classical and semi- classical compositions were present- ed: "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" Luther's "A safe stronghold our God is still", Gluck's "Andante", and others; concluding with Schuman's "Traumerei" played by Mr. Oscapel- la on his viola, The Y.P.S. of First Presbyterian were welcomed by Northside President, Ted ISavauge; with reply by Ron Muir, while lunch was being served by the -Y.P.U. to all who -remained to meet with the vio- linists. In his concluding remarks, Mr. Oscapella stated that the violin- ists were all under 15, corning not only from Stratford but also from St. Marys, Kitchener, Milverton. stove and prop, and a young man named Don of the fanged Harburn clan, said, You're right, kid, one hundred per cent. Take nye and I'll gladly provide stove and mop, and on top of all that, pay the rent, and I'll buy the ring, and in fact I'll buy two; to prove that my Iove isn't phoney; and we'll demonstrate that two can live cheaper than one: which some claim is a lot of baloney. So tonight all Elaine's friends have gathered round to wish her love, luck and success; and to add all these 'gifts to the stove and the mop, to be used after she's said, Yes. From your friends and neighbors, ELAINE UPSHALL HONORED Complimenting Miss Elaine L1p. shall, bride -elect of this week, some 100 friends and neighbors gathered together on Friday evening at S.S. 9, Tuckersmith and presented her with a miscellaneous shower. During the evening the Misses Betty Ann and Reta Lane, Marjory Papple, Joan Sinclair, Alice Howe, Georgine Mc- Cartney, Betty Simpson and Margar- et Wood favoured with musical num- bers. A humorous reading by Mrs. Wilfred Coleman was much enjoyed and Mr's. A. Finlayson conducted 2 contests. The highlight of the even- ing was a mock wedding put on by several girl friends and school child- ren after which Elaine was called to the front and Miss Marie Pullman read the following address and little Diane 1VIarie Adkins presented the gifts to EIaine in a decorated doll buggy assisted by several of the girls. Ruth Ann McLarnon react the cards and Elaine thanked everyone for the lovely gifts and all sang "Tor She's a Jolly Good Fellow" and lunch was served, Following is the address: 1'o Elaine: A charming young lady whose name is Elaine, and who works at the Skipalong Shop, said one day to herself, there is no fu- ture in this, I'd rather run cook BOY SCOUT NEWS For some time now we have had a full troop of 32 Scouts, and the boys are progressing t'ery well. We now have 14 Tenderfoot Scouts and 18 boys have qualified for their 2nd Class Badge. By the end of June we hope to have 6 First Class Scouts. During the past three weeks Mr. John Crich has given a series of lec- tures on fire fighting and fire pro- tection, ending up with a visit to the fire hall where Mr. Crich described the use of the various items of equip- ment. We are greatly indebted to Mr, Crich for spending this time with the boys. Six patrol leaders are attending a special Bronze Arrow 'Course at the Centralia R.C.A.F. Station on Friday and Saturday of this week, Here they will receive instruction in lead- ership, and scouting and citizenship in general The Seaforth troop is entering a composite patrol of 8 boys in the "Camporee" to be held near Clinton the last weekend in May. A total of 96 Scouts from all over the County of Huron will attend. Scout officers from the district will act as Judges and the boys will be graded on the efficiency of their camping methods and field scouting. As a result of these courses the boys attending will be better able to assist in the training of the younger boys. On the weekend of June 19th a training camp is being planned for the whole troop. Here the boys will enjoy further outdoor training, and will be given the opportunity of pass- ing tests in outdoor scouting and field work. The boys will be kept busy during the next two months, as will the leaders, but you can be as- sured they are all keen and enjoy working together. One of these days for your interest we will publish a list of the boys with their Scouting qualifications. CROMARTY Mrs, Frank Allen was hostess for the May meeting of the W.M.S. and Ladies Aid. Mrs. Lloyd Sorsdahl pre• sided and the topic was given by Mrs. \S -ill Miller. Mrs. M. Lanromcl had charge of the study book with Mrs. T. Laing end Mrs. F. Harburn assisting. 1Trs. Sorsdahl gave a brier summary of the devotions at the Synodical matt• irrg in Owen Sound, A pleasing feature of the meeting was •the presentation of a hife membership pin to Mrs. Dunt ans"u who is leaving our midst in the near futm'c.• A short address was read by Mr's, 'C', L. Scott and Mrs, T. Laing presented the gift. Tile inept- irrg was closed with prayer by Mrs. Houghton, A row items of business were .afterwards iF ttalrlti cliscassosl by the La- dies .Aid members, Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted- by the program committee. A gathering of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hamilton was held on Mothers' Day at the home of heli. and Mrs. Frank Hamilton,