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The Seaforth News, 1950-04-06, Page 1, . HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1950 $1 a year HARPURHEY RESIDENT HAS 94TH BIRTHDAY Miss Sarah Brown of HarpurheY will celebrate her 94th birthday on Easter Sunday, April 9th. Miss Brown still enjoys pretty fair health, her eyesight and hearing are good. and, she cares for herself as she lives alone in the house where she has spent her whole life. 87TH BIRTHDAY OF MR. WM. MURRAY Mr. Wm. Murray, Egmondville, will observe his 87th birthday on Easter Sunday, April 9. This is the last time in this century that Easter Sunday will be on. his birthday. It has ocourred five times in his life- time: 1871-82, 1939-44-50. Mr. Mur- ray has noted that Easter came the earliest Mareh 22, 1818 and the latest, April 25. 1886 and 1943, in the 200 years. FORMER RINK SOLD TO CLINTON MAN Mr. • William Ball, Clinton lumber dealer, has purchased the former Palace Rink on Huron Street, from Dr. E. A. McMaster, with immediate possession. , It is understood that Mr. Bail will use the building in connection with his business. W. I. TO MEET The annual meeting of the Sea - forth Women'sIInstitute awill2ben held �on Tuesday,April at the hone of Mrs. John MeGregor. The roll call will be answered by the paymrent of fees and the election of officers for 1950 will take place. Lunch Committee cake, Mrs.. James Keys and Mrs. Gordon McKenzie; sandwiches, Mrs. C. Simpson and Mrs. Raymond Nott. Members please note change of time. ENGAGEMENT • Mr. and Mrs. Leo Murray,StCn- St. Co- lumban, announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Elizabeth, to Mr. 'Gerald Douglas Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Porter, Galt. The marriage to take place quietly the middle of April. ALBERTA COAL The Cream of the Drumheller District Reading Hard Coal Briquets Blue Coal - Nut or Stove E. L. B O X PHONE 43 Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School 11a.m., "The Hope of Easter". 7p.nr.: "Fellowship with the Risen Saviour". MORE DONATIONS TO COMMUNITY CENTRE Seaforth-A. J, Wright, $30.00; Bill Leyburn, $30,00; Annoymous, $15.00; J. J. Cleary, $10.00; E. H. Close, $5:00; Mrs. E. H. 'Close, $5.; C, 'Carter, $5,00; Fred Huisser, $5.; Mrs. Glen. Campbell, $10.00; John Flannery, $5.00; Mrs. Emma Sproat $5.00; Mrs. !Mae Dorrance $6.00; Mary Ryan, $5.00 Isaac Hudson, $5; Room 2, Seaforth Public School, $5; Mabel E, Turnbull, $5.00; Miss Simpson. $5,00; Gladys Hopper, $5; Gilbert Bechtel, $5.00; Bat. Rog- ers, $2.00; J. E. Keating, $66,55; Gordon . Wright, $25.00; Stanley Garnham, $5.00; Seaforth 'Supply & Fuel, $5.00; George Kruse, $5.00; Jack Patterson, $5.00; Robert Pink- ney, $5,00; Peter Dunlop, .$6.00; Dorothy Munroe, $5.00; Miss M, Lloyd, $5.Q0; John S. Wallace, $17.- 50; M, Ryan, $5.00; M. Charette, $5.00; Elaine Holmes, $5.00; Marion Mason, $5.00; Harvey Mason, $5.00; Robt. Porterfield, $10.00; Annoy - mous, $5.00; Chas. P. Sills, $5.00; Susan McLean, $5.00; Annoyanous, $10.00; Mr, and Mrs. John Gallop, $2.00'$5.00;enn CharlieKe Goudie,Thompson, $ 8, Egmondville-Anne IMeLean, $5.; Billie McLean, $5.00. .Tuckeremith--Wm. 'Cameron, $5; Arthur Varley; $5.00; Elmer Cam- eron, $5,00; Dale Nixon. $5.00;. Ro- bert Allan, $5,00. McKillop -H, Dodds, $5.00; Di- anne Bolton, $5.00; John Leeming, $5.00; Robt. M. Smith, $10.00; Mr• and'Mrs. Geo. Love, $15.00; John A. Taylor, $5.00. Hullett-Verne Dale, $10.00. Ex -Residents -Leslie Kerr, Tor- onto, $10.00; Edward Devereaux, Toronto,M. own, $ 00: Dow on510,00;sRe d,lith Guelph, $1.00; Howard Kerr, Toronto, 55.; Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Walters, Dundas. $10.00: \2. Gertrude Crich, Toronto, $5.00; Mr. and Mrs. Win., Bell, Tor- onto $10.00; Chester 'Crich, Manito- ba, $10.00; Charlie Hays, London, $L00; J. G. McDermid, London, $5; Neil Montgomery, $10.00; Mrs. M. H. McKenzie, Oshawa, 55.00; D. R. 'Clark, London, $5.00; Mrs. Louis J. Looby, Dublin, 55.00; Lindsay 'Me - Kellar, Cromarty, $5.00; A. M. Clarke. Kitchener, $5.00: Mrs. E. J. Hawkins, Exeter, $5.00; Exeter Le- gion. $5.00; Frank Hambly, (Staffa, $5.00; J. W. Hannan, Wingham, $6.; W. T. Cruickshank, Wingham, $5.00; Win, R. Stephenson, Varna, $5.00; Ivan Stewart, Kirkton, $5.00. Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. Special Easter Services. 11 a.m., Worship: Sermon Sub- ject, "Jesus, My Life or Death Over- come". Easter music by both !Senior and Junior Choirs. 11:30 a.m.,. Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., Union Service of Easter inusic in the A cordial welcome to Presbyterian all. First Presbyterian Church '10 a.nn., Bible Class and Sunday School. • 11 a.m., "Christ: and .His, Wit- nesses." Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., Cantata, "Olivet to Cal- vary",under leadership of three churcchoirs. Everyone cordially invited. PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS Well folks here we are again with some snow for Easter. I am sure everyone has their new Easter bonnets. Some of the girls and boys have the measles or the chicken -pox which will make their Easter sad. We are glad our Easter examina- tions are all over so we can have a nice holiday. Morning,the fie hope that Easter sun will shine like gold and the ro- bine sing gaily, and everyone has •a very happy Easter including us. HURON OLD BOYS TO HOLD EUCHRE. The Huron County Old Boys' As- sociation of Toronto, under. the Pre- sidencyof Mrs, C. 3, Parton, will hold a bridge and euchre party at the West End Y.M.C.A., College and Dovercourt Sts„ on Tuesday, April 18th at 8:15 p.m• evening The main event of theg will be the annual Competition for the "McLaren Trophy", donated forr the highest individual euchre score of ladies and gentlemen, Last years winners were Mrs. M. Scarlett and Mr. .George Thomson. Lucky prizes will also be drawn. The Committee in charge consist of Mre, D. Thompson, !Convenor, Mrs. Cecil Kaiser, Mrs, A. G. Smith, Messrs. Lorne Pringle and 'dike Cook, Refreshments willbe served. Al! members, other Huronites and Mende, are cordially invited to at- tend. PRESENTATION TO RETIRING BAND LEADER A revival of a former annual af- fair took place on Tuesday evening. when the Seaforth Highlanders Band held a successful banquet in the Commercial Hotel. It was attended by Senator W. H. Golding, His Worship, Mayor Keating, the Town Council, former bandmasters from Stratford and Goderioh and bands- men and bandswonien of the High- landers. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of a rocking chair by Senator Golding, on behalf of the band, to Bandmaster E. H, -Close, who has recently resigned. Senator Golding gave a very pleasing address during which he re- called Mt. Close's association with the band in Seaforth over a period of 40 years, many of which were as bandmaster. Mr. Golding pointed out the years of faithful service by B'and'master Close often during try- ing times and the amount of energy and work expended by him through difficult periods, how he always managed to have a band that was a credit to Seaforth and which played a very important part in advertising his town. Senator Golding then ask- ed the band members to keep up their practice and to make the most W. A. The meeting of group 2 of the W. A. of Northside United Church was held Tuesday evening at the horn of Mrs. James !M. Scott with 21 ladies present. The president, Miss Vera Mole, opened the meeting.. We sang hymn 100 followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. Business was transacted - after which Mrs. Lorne Dale Sr. conducted the devo- tional part of the meeting. She read a poem, entitled "Spring" by Mr. Beattie. Hymn 519 was sung. Miss Laura Mole led in prayer. Mrs. Peter Moffat read the scripture lesson. Mrs. Leeming gave a reading. Our guest speaker for the evening was Mrs. (Dr.) Howson, who told us in a very interesting way of their stay in Fredericton while her husband was stationed there. Miss Vera 'Mole moved a vote of thanks to the guest speaker. Mrs. Savauge conducted a quiz contest. Lunch was served and Mrs. Savauge moved a vote of thanks to the hostess for her hospitality. APRIL MEETING OF TUCKERSMITH COVNCIL Tuekersmith Municipal Council met in the Town hall, Seaforth, on Saturday, April 1, at 8 .p.m, All members were present and Reeve Nicholson presided. Insurance was taken out with the British American Assurance Company through their agent, M. A. Reid, on the three- quarter ton truck recently purchased and premium of $38.38 was ordered .paid. !Council will also be covered 43' Workmen's Compensation during the discharge of their duties. Township auditor James Love pre- sented his report for the year 1949, which was adopted. This report showed an operating surplus for 1949 of 81270.51; total current as-- seta s=seta of $65,544.86; current liabilities of 850,720.02 and a current surplus of $14,824.84. The Clerk yeas instructed to notify the interested panties of the Etue Drain and the Stanley Jackson Drain that •the reports on the said drains will be ready on Saturday, April 15th, 1960, at 8 pail. A delegation from the Seaforth and District Community -Centre at- tended the meeting and requested the Council give consideration to assisting in completing financing on the project. No action was taken on of their opportunity of playing an in- the matter. strunient which oftentimes not only !Council acknowledged receipt of gave a member a chance of enjoying petition signed by James Brown and music but also many times helped very materially in gaining a position. He then congratulated the members and wished them many years of suc- cess, Bandmaster Al Close thanked the members of the hand for their gift stating that it was with regret that he left their midst, but thought that after 60 years as a band member he was due for a rest. He then recalled he first started in a band at the .age of 9 and led his first band at the age of 20. He lead his first band in Sea - forth in 1910 and since that tin'ie had been associated with the High- landers either as leader or !member. In closing Mr. Close thanked the members for their co-operation in JOHN E. DALEY John Emanuel Daley died in Scott Memorial Hospital in his 71st year, on Monday. Mr. Daley had been in failing health for about three years. He was born in Seaforth, a son of Peter Daley and Sarah Finch Daley. He engaged in trucking and farming combined for a number of years. He was twice -tarried. Mr. Daley is sur- vived by his wife, the former Edith MelCay, one brother, Ed. Daley, Vic- toria Road, Ont., and four sisters, Mrs. Alice Cudmnore, Exeter, Mrs..3'. H. Vinson and Mrs. M. Nicholson, both of Penticton, B.C., and 'Mrs. Wilbert Webster, Seaforth. In poli- tics he was a Liberal and in religion a Presbyterian. The funeral took place on Wednesday, with a service at his late residence, Jarvis St., Rev. D. Glenn Campbell officiated. The pall bearers were James Parkins, Ivy Henderson, Wm. Shannon, Adin Forbes,' John Stevens and William Kelly. The flowerbearers: Edwin Hawkins, Ivan Stewart, Edgar Cud- more, Andy Scott, Russell Holmes, H. Cudmore. Interment in Maitland - bank +Cernetery. WILLIAM STODDART The funeral of the late William Stoddart was held on Wednesday afternoon with Rev, D. A. MacMillan of Northside United Church officiat- ing and interment was in Maitland - bank cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs George Blake, J. Baldwin, John Mackay, Allen Reid, John Gasclio (Zurich) and W. J. Lewis (Stratford). Mr. Stoddart died on Sunday about 11 arm. following an illness of about three weeks after a stroke, -and he had been a patient in the hospital from the previous Tues- day. Born in Egmondville, the de- ceased was the son of the late Mr, and Mrs, James Stoddart. He was married to Miss :Suzanne Mathers of Watford. Who survives him, besides two brothers, Carl, of Winnipeg, and David. of London, and one sister, Mrs. 9', Morton of Vancouver, B.C„ and .a halfabrother, William Pear- son of Egmondville. others to have lot 3, con. 3 H.R.S. and surrounding area drained and instructed the Clerk to request Township Engineer, S. W. Archibald, to report on the same. Accounts passed were as follows: Fox postage, nn$7.14;Oreliefa$80.90; hos- pitalization, $23,60; supplies,' $14.- 78; 14: 78; C.A.P. App., $2.50; printing, $1.- 50; 1: 50; roads, snowplowing, $1791.52; roads. general, $940.21; sundry, $10. :Council adjourned to- meet, May 6. 1950, at 8 p.m. E. P.-CIIESNEY, Clerk. GOLDEN WEDDING OF BRUCEFIELD COUPLE the past and especially that of Presi- Mr. and Mrs. William J. Douglas, and unfailing help. dent, D'Orlean Sills, for his willing Brucefield, celebrated their golden I wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Mayor Keating then conveyed the March 2Sth. Mr. Douglas is the son thanks o£ Ms council to Mr. •Close 1 of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Doug - for his efforts to keeping the band las; he was born at Blake. He has to the fore and offered his sincerest) one sister Mrs. Edward McAsh (Mar - regrets that Bandmaster Close doom-! garet), London, and two brothers ed It time to put away his baton. p$obert of Port Dover, and Irvine- in President D'Orlean Sills, chairman 173resteru Canada. Mrs, Douglas was of the banquet, thanked all those the former Elizabeth Jane Hudson, present and expressed the hope that' elan of the late Mr. and Mrs. succeeding executives would see to continue the annual banquets. Joseph Hudson. She was born at Hillsgreen. She has four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Consitt, Seaforth, Mrs. Mar- tha Harvey, Mrs. Annie Logan an ST. THOMAS W. A. d Mrs. Eva Cau lle, all of Hensall, On Tuesday of this week the W. also one brother; Isaac of Seaforth. A. of St. Thomas' Church met in the Three brothers and two sisters have Parish Hall. Due to inclement weath- predeceased her. Mr. and Mrs. Doug- er only nine members were present. !Mrs. Dale Jones, the president, was in charge. Mrs. McGavin read the Litany followed by the members' prayer and the Lord's Prayer in uni- son. The scripture passages from 1St. Mark 10 and 11 chapters were taken by Mrs. Riley. In the absence of the secretary, 'Mrs. Southgate read the minutes of the last meeting. Encour- aging reports were heard from all committees. The Red Cross layettes were almost completed. The bale for the Cardaton Boys' ,School will be packed and exhibited at the - May meeting. On April 18th a meeting will be held to receive thankofferngs not al- ready in, and donations of clothing for a bale for the Mohawk Indian Reserve and one for Miss Kraft. The annual W.A. will be held this year on April 25-27 in *London. After the offering was received and dedicated. Mrs. Jones closed the greeting with prayer and the Bene- diction. HIGH SCHOOL NEWS This past week the lower and mid- dle school pupils finished their Eas- ter exams. About half the marks will be known before the holidays. This week the pupils are going to put a " Grand Drive" on selling Readers Digest subscriptions to raise .money for a P. A. system in the school auditorium. The subscrip- tions will be sold at $1.00 for seven months, regular price is $3,00 per an- num. The school receives one half the sales so support the "kids" when they call on you. - 'Phe first hatch bff the new incu- bator was this week and the young Barred Rock chicks are doing fine. The hatch started off with 120 eggs. About 90 eggs will be hatched as a number of eggs have been used for studying the various stages of the de- velopment of the chicks in the eggs. HOSPITAL AID The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Hospital Aid to Scott Memor- ial Hospital will be held in the nurses' residence on Tuesday, April 11 at 8:15. Will all those donating homemade candy to be sold at "It's a Date", please leave at Whitney's store not later than the morning of April 12, SPORT SHORTS In the two hockey games played on Monday, April 3, the Bell grave away to liosharts 11-1, and Main St, put out Duneans 8-7, The play-off game is being played 'Wednesday, April 5, las were married on March 2Sth, 1900,ntsyathe latehe eof n vtle Samtuel's Athe- ar- eits by son; they went to Marlette. Mich., where they farmed four year's, re- turning to Blake where they farmed fourteen years, coning to Bruce - field in 1913. They have one daug- hter, Mrs. Lindsay Eyre -(Pearl) Brucefield, and two granddaughters. Mr. and !Mrs. Douglas were guests of honor at a family dinner at the home of their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Eyre. There were thir- teen present who were at the wed- ding fifty years ago, including the witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mc - Ash, London. They were at their home to their friends both afternoon and evening, when many of their friends called to offer congratula- tions. Their granddaughters, Mrs. Arnold Keys, Varna, anal Miss Verna l yrs, Brucefield, assisted by Mrs. Eva Carlile, served refreshments with Mrs. Martha Harvey pouring tea in the afternoon and Mrs. Annie Logan in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Scott and Mr. Ken Scott spent a few days last week in Hamilton and Toronto. The film pictures shown by Mr. Jas. Scott of Seaforth, on Friday evening were mueh appreciated by the audience, These pictures were films of a zoo and of pictures taken by Mr. (Scott on his recent visit to Scotland; England and France. The program given by local talent was also enjoyed, which consisted of in- strumental by Nancy (Stanway, vocal and instrumental by Jack and Bill Dallas, recitation by Gay Elliott, duet by Mrs. A. Mustard and her sister, Mrs. F. Young accompanied by Mrs. R. Scott, vocal solo by little Eileen Taylor accompanied by Mrs. A. Johnston, who also accompanied duet by Mrs. Stanway and Miss E. Stacichouse; trio, Mr, E. Williams, Mr. J. Cornish and Mr. G. 'Elliott was accompanied by Rev. E. Start - way. The program closed with a very appropriate .song composed by Mrs. A, Foote, sung by group 3 of the W. A, and "God save the King". The Easter Cantata rendered by the choirs, assisted by Mrs, W. Mur- doch of Hamilton, Was well received at the morning seviee last Sunday. Dr. C, H• Haugh of Toronto, visit- ed his mother and brother and fami- ly during the weekend. Communion service will be ob- served at the morning service next Sunday. Preparatory service will be held on Friday evening. The Ori . !nal Hummel Figures W g 9 For your Easter gift These charming, but simple images of little boys and girls cannot but capture the hearts of all who love child- ren, :gala Happy chiklhood is exemplified in "The Doll Doctor", "The Timid Hunter", "Springtime", "Mother's Helper", "The Singing Lesson", and, many others. - See and enjoy these attractive figurines now on dis- play at - SAVAUGE'S Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watoh Repairing Montgomery was in her forty-first year and was formerly Miss Alberta Richmond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Richmond of Blyth. After graduating from Normal School she taught at S.S. No. 6, McKillop and in Blyth Public School. She lived at Brantford for a time after her mar- riage, coming to Winthrop over five years ago. Besides her husband and her parents she is survived by one son, John, and one daughter, Jean; also three sisters, Mrs. David Craig, of Blyth; Mrs. Russell Worden of Staffa, and Mrs. Harold France of Atwood, and one - brother, Millar Richmond of Blyth. Mrs. Montgom- ery was a -member of Caven United 'church, Winthrop, and was active in the work of the Women's organiza- tions of that church and also taught a Sunday School class. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from her late residence, lot 25, con. 10,McKillop, with Rev. R G. Hazle- wood of Duff's Church, Walton, of- ficiating. Interment was in Maitland - bank cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Harry Rapson, Leslie Pepper, William Alexander, T. Blanchard, Joseph Little and Frank Johnston. Her Sunday School class acted as flowerbearer5. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mi•. and Mrs. H. Zeigler. of Guelph, nephews from Brantford; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller of Bel - marc. WJNTHROP Che eornrnunity was saddened itv the death on Saturday, of Mrs. WO liam C. tMontgomer'y, after an nese of about three months. Mrs, KIPPEN The euchre and dance sponsored by Kippen East W. I. on Friday evening was well attended. There wend 25 tables for euchre. Murdoch's orchestra furnished the music for dancing, 51166.00 was realized. La- dies first, Mrs. W. Sangster, Hen- sall; second, Mrs. Milton Lavery, Hensall; consolation, Mrs. George Varley, Kippen; gent's first, Tont Kyle, Hensall; second, Mac Chesney, Brucefield: consolation, Jos. Grurn- mett; lucky lunch prize, Mrs. John Woods, - Hymn 113 opened the meeting. Don Kyle read the scripture followed by prayer by Mr. Hinton. The minutes of the last meeting were read. A committee composed of Mrs. A. Gackstetter. Mrs. E..McBride, Mrs. Peck and Ernie ;Chipchase was ap- pointed to arrange the next meeting. The collection was taken by Jim Mc- -Gregor and Don Kyle. Mr. Hinton then favored with a solo accomp- anied by Mrs, R. Broadfoot. Two humorous poems were given by Mrs. Harry Caldwell. Hymn 589 was then sung. This was followed by the showing of some interesting films by Mr. Mark Drysdale on his recent trip to Florida. Mrs. A. Gackstetter tendered -a vote of thanks to Mr. Drysdale. This was followed by a piano instrumental by Virginia Mc- Clinchey, Mrs. Workman then con- ducted two contests. A delicious lunch followed by the National An- them closed the meeting. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 11, when slides will be shown by 5fi'. Jim Scott on his trip to +Scotland. HULLETT The regular monthly meeting of the Hullett Township Council took Place April 3rd in the Community hall, Londesboro at 1:30 p.ni. The Reeve and all members of the Coun- cil present. Moved by Archie Young and W. R. Jewitt, that we give a grant of 5200. to the Community Hall Board, car- ried. By -Law No. A. D. 1950-6 was read and passed Moved by Toni Leiper and Geo. -C. Brown, that we take out Insur- ance on the grader with National Ben Franklin Insurance -Co., on their three-year policy for fire, theft and collision. premium 5480., carried. Jewitt and Brown, that we pay the $10.00 membership fee to the Ontario Association of assessing officers, carried. Brown and Leiper, that the Reeve and 'Clerk be empow- ered to pay for truck, I.nsurance and license when delivered, carried. Jewitt and Brown. that the tax col- lector he instructed to go out and collect arrears of taxes before May 1, carried. Leiper and Young, that the accounts as approved be paid, carried. Young and Leiper, that we do now adjourn to meet May lst at 8.00 p.m., carried. Accounts 'Salaries, $90.00; grants, $200.00: Lorries. fire area 563.75: roads. $2401.60: drains, $103.00: miscellaneous. 246.43. KiPPEN - bit. and Mrs. Alex McGregor have returned after a trin to Sault St. Marie to visit Mrs, McGregor's another, 'gra. J. Edwards. who is some better after a serious opera- tion. They, went by Plane from God- e•ielr at 5:15 a.ni„ landing at 9;1.5 and returned Thursday afternoon at 4;15, lanoline at Gorle'ich at 7:15. They report a fine trip. While there they also called on Mr, and Mrs.. George ]Ling, Mr's. 3, A, McGreeot' of Funtetd- +'1llsspent n darn lest week it the Moine of Alex 'IcGren•or, Kippen• alga called on Mr'.- and Airs, W. Workman, 'Friendship Circle Meets Friendship Circle met in the Sun - lay School Room, Monday, March 27 with over 60 members present HULLETT - On Friday, March 31, a progres- sive euchre and dance sponsored by the Fireside Ffrm Forum and held in Londesboro community hall, was well attended despite the condition of the roads. Many arrived too late for the games but nevertheless there were 20 tables. The winners were, high, Mrs. George Watt and Bert Me'Clure,. lone hands, Mrs. George Dubs and Alex Riley, consolation, Mrs. Ken McDonald and George Watt. After lurch there was dancing to music by Brown's Orchestra. On Monday, April 3rd the Fire- side Forum met at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hoggart which was attended by 31 adults. After listen- ing to the broadcast, two lively games were lead by the hostess. Most games, :Mrs. Mansell Cook and George Hoggart. lone hands, Mrs. Bob Dalton and Jim Jamieson, con- solation, Mrs. George Carter and Charles Hoggart. Lucky tickets, Mrs. Robert Riley and Bob Dalton. At this time Mr. and Mrs. Hoggart -were escorted to seats at the mil- rile of the room while Jim Jamieson read the following address: Dear Janie and Bert: -Once again our farm forums are over for the season. We think this one has been; our most successful and it has been in no small way due to your untiring efforts. You have been most inter- ested in the work and we woul-d like Y,011 to know. how much we have ap- preciated how mucin you have done, and may we offer you both our heartiest congratulations on the oc- casion of your. 27111. wedding anni- versary, We cannot let this occasion go by without expressing our best wishes for many more years of hap- piness. Will you please accept these gifts not for their value but as an appreciation from -all the members of the Fireside Farm Forum. Mrs. George -Carter presented Janie with a ball point pen, cream pitcher, sugar boivl and cream tray. Mr. Hoggart was presented with a deck of :cards. Mrs. Hoggart in a few' well chosen words -thanked the group for the presents and also for the' help given during. the year. Lunch was served afterwards. NORTH McKILLOP Mr. and Mrs. Win. Roe and baby spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thornton. Miss Pearl Regele of 'Clinton and Mr, and Mss, Frank A. Glanville and Richarcl of ' Dashwood, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs, Edward Regele. . Mr. and Mrs, Harold Glanville of Manitoulin Island were visiting their sons, 'Ma. and Mrs. Fred ,Glan- ville and Mr, and Mrs. John Glan- ville of McKillop last week, M:rs. Joseph Thornton spent a day last week with Mrs. Emma .Selmer, Mrs. Roy Wildfowl; has returned hone from Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, and is at iwesett with her mother, Mrs. Olive 'McNichol. We are glad to report that Miss Temic Dennis,' wlro underwent an ete•ation in S&.ott Memorial Hospit- al, is .much improved and able to re - Jure to her home soon.