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The Seaforth News, 1950-12-14, Page 4EUCHRE AND CE Oxine to Walton ("onnuuuity Holl FRIDAY, DEC, 15 • and dance to music by COLLINS ORCHESTRA 011 the new hardwood floor 0 Christmas Dance, Thurs., Dec. 28 KiPPEN Mr. •Win. Ivison left recently for Torante where he intends spending the winter with fiends, 'S S. No, 2 are holding their enter- tainment on Saturday night next at n p.ni, tied it promises to be bigger ami better than ever.. 111r, L Johnson of Toronto spent the weekend with her many friends ih and mound the village, St. Andrews S. S. entertainment will be held on Monday evening Dee. 18 and teachers and pupils are very busy preparing to make it a real success. • \lt Ali' G,azier spent a few days with friends in London recently. TO MAKE YOUR GIFT LIST i h' TOMOS Jewellery • Diamonds Fine China Seawwrih BRACELET $5.75 MATCH!NG NECKLET $14.50' THE SEAFORTH NEWS Mr: Donald Bell of thel^ryO.A,C., Guelph, visited recently at his Ilonie here. A number from here attended the funeral of the late Mrs, Passmore and D'il'l, Melting in Honsall last week. Mr,. and Mrs. Elmore Gackstetter and family of Exeter and Mr. Edward Gackstetter of Zurich spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Arnold Gackstet- ter. Mr. W. Ivison of the village left last week to spend the winter months with relatives in Peterborough and Toronto, Mrs. R. M. Peck who has been eon - fined to Victoria Hospital, Landon, with a fractured hip returned to her home here last week and at data of writing is progressing favorably, The annual Christmas meeting ..of the W.M.S. of •St. Andrew's United Church was held on Wednesday after- noon at the home of Mrs, Winston Workman, The meeting opened With. quiet music played by Mrs. J. Sin- clair, The Christmas program was followed by the President, Mrs. Workman, The worship was in charge of Mrs. B. Parsons, Mrs. Workman gave a short reading' after which the Candle Lighting service took place, Candle No. 1 for Joy, lit by Mrs. H, Caldwell after which the hymn "Joy to the World" was sung, Candle No. 2 for "Love" was lit by Mrs. J. ;Sin- clair and hymn "Come let us sing of a Wonderful Love" was sung. Candle No. 3 for "Christ, The Light of the Mich the by nnlit by he Race hat longie in darkness Lived" was sung. Candle No. 4 for "Peace" was lit by Mrs. T. Kay and the Hymn "It carne upon the midnight Clear was sung, Can- dle No. 5 for "Hope" was lit by Mrs. W. Caldwell and the hymn sung was "All my Heart this night Rejoices" Thankyou letters were read from Mrs. W. Cooper, Mrs. Ken Richard- son, Mrs. E. Sproat and the Broad - foot family. Mrs, John Anderson ex- SEAFORTH JUNIOR FARMERS Gala New Year's - DANCE! CARDNO'S HALL FRIDAY, DEC, 29 Big Prize Novelty Dances A Grand March with New Year's Hats and Horns Watch your paper for full particulars Capital $7,000,000 Reserve Fund $11,000,000 THE DOMINION BANK 80th ANNUAL STATEMENT 31st October, 1950 ASSETS Deposits with and notes of Bank of Canada Notes of and cheques on other Banks Other Cash and Deposits Total Cash Assets Dominion and Provincial Government Securities (not exceeding market value) Municipal and other Bonds and Stocks (not exceeding market value) Call and Short Loans (fully secured) Total Quick Assets Commercial Loans and Discounts Bank Premises Liabilities of Customers under Letters of Credit and Acceptances (as per contra) Other Assets LIABILITIES Deposits Deposits by other Banks Acceptances and Letters of Credit outstanding Other Liabilities Total Liabilities to the Public Capital Paid Up Reserve Fund Dividends declared and unpaid Balance of Profits as per Profit and Loss Account $ 7,000,000.00 11,000,000.00 317,329.41 511,383.66 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT Profits for the year ended 31st October, 1950, after making appropria- tions to Contingency Reserves, out of which full provision for bad and doubtful debts has been made Depreciation on Bank Premises $450,083.21 Provision for Dominion and Provincial Taxes 900,000.00 Net Profits Dividends $700,000.00 Provision for Extra Distribution -20c per share, payable 15th December, 1950 140,000.00 Amount appropriated to write down Bank Premises Amount carried forward Balance of Profit and Loss Account, 31st October, 1949. Transferred to Reserve Fund Balance of Profit and Loss Accoutit, 31st October, 1950 ROBERT RAE, President $ 50,424,891.72 26,169,475.84 14,183,390.61 $ 90,777,758.17 154,587,158.48 15,275,349.98 15,580,545.05 $276,220,811.68 175,443,05 3.67 6,878,758.24 12,208,385.44 336,473.97 $471,087,483.00 8425,872,553.21 13,648,058.25 12,208,385.44 529,973.03 $452,258,769.93 18,828,713.07 $471,087,483.00 $ 2,595,761.89 1,350,083.21 $ 1,245,678.68 840,000.00 250,000.00 $ 155,678.68 1,355,704.98 $ 1,511,383.66 1,000,000.00 $ 511,383.66 A. C. ASHFORTH, General Manager pressed her thanks for cards received during her recent illness. Mss R. El - e gave a short financial Le art for the closing year, Mrs. E, McBride re- ported for the /jailing committee, Mrs, R. MacGregor and Mrs. J. Me- Lellan were appointed as visiting committee for next month, The flow- er Committee for the church are Mrs. W. Bell and Mrs, 3), Cooper, It was decided to add four members to the Circle No. 1, two members from OM - Cie No, 2, namely Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Peck, and from Circle No, 3, Mrs. J. 11,eLellan and Mrs, 1L. Mac- Gregor. A lovely voeal duet "The Bells are ringing" was sung by Mis, George Hess, Mrs, T. Coates, accom- panied by Mrs; T. Sherritt, all of Hensell, A. Christmas story was given by Mrs, J. Anderson, when she told of how the Christmas was celebrated in the different countries, Hymn No. 50 was sung, Mrs, Woxltman closed the meeting with the Benediction. Lunch was served by Circle No. 2. The Slate of officers was present- ed by the nominating committee for 1951 for the W,M.S. as follows; Hon. Pres., Mrs. R. D. Elgie; Pres., Mrs. A. Workman; lst Vice Pres., Mrs, J. Sinclair; 2nd Viee Pres., Mrs. 3. Me- Lellan; 3rd Vice Pres„ Mrs, E. Kyle; Sec., Mrs, H. Caldwell; 'Missionary Monthly Sec., Mrs, W. Alexander; Baby,Band Supt., Mrs. F. Broadfoot; Mission Band Supt., Mrs. T. Kay; Christian Stewardship, Mrs, A. Hin- ton; Supply Sec„ Mrs. H. Jones; Sup- ply Committee, Mrs. J. McLean, Mrs. A. Parsons, Mrs. N. Long, Mrs. A. Gackstetter; Press See., Mrs. A. Gackstetter; Pianists, Mrs, H. Jones, Mrs. J. Sinclair; Sunshine, Mrs. E. Kyle, Mrs. C. Jarrett. Officers of W. A. Hon. Pres., Mrs. A. Johnson, Mrs. R. Peck; Pres., Mrs, E. Chipbhase; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. J. Sinclair; 2nd Vice Pres„ Mrs. H. Jones; 8rd Vice Pres., Mrs. W. Workman; 4th Vice Pres., Mrs, M. Cooper; Treas., Mrs. E. McBride; Sec., Mrs. Allan Johnson; Financial Committee, Mrs. E. Kyle, Mrs, 3. Mc- Lellan, Mrs. 13. MacGregor, Mrs. Peck. WALTON Orville McNichol has sold Inc trucking business to his nephew. Dennis Bros. have recently pur- chased a thoroughbred Hereford bull from the O'Neil herd at Denfield. The December sleeting of the Wal- ton C.G.I.T. was held at the home of Doris Stevens. The meeting opened with the purpose. Letters of thanks from Helen Bryans and Pieta van Vliet were read. It was moved by Doris Johnston and seconded by Helen Johnston that we have a Christmas party in the church base- ment on December 28. Committees were appointed to look after the games and lunch. The minutes were read and seconded, followed by sing- ing "While Shepherds watched their Flocks" The scripture was read by Leona Johnston, ending by singing "Little Town of Bethlehem. The meeting ended by singing "taps". The girls enjoyed a delicious lunch. WINTHROP The first:Decenmber meetinglof the Winthrop Young People's Union was held on Sunday, Dec. 10, in the base- ment of the church. The meeting was opened by the call to worship, follow- ed by hymn 62. The next part was the business part. The next meting is to be on Dec. 24. The minutes were read and corrected and adopted. The roll call showed 15 to be present. The collection then followed. The scrip- ture was read by Irwin Johnston. The topic was under the Christian Culture convenor, Loraine •Smith. The prayer was given by Marjorie McClure. The meeting was closed by hymn 637, followed by the benedic- tion by Mr. Livingstone. A special Christmas Eve carol ser- vice will be held in Caves United Church. Winthrop, on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. under the Young Peo- ple's Union. Everybody is welcome. Further contributions to the Win- throp Community Centre; W. Ben- nett (Walton) $2.00. Total to date $509.00. W. E. Hawley, Sec.-Treas. Cavan Church Sunday School will hold their Christmas concert on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 8 o'clock. Miss Lillian Maddess, who has been visiting Mrs. Davidson, has returned to her home in Milverton. "Mr. Will McSpadden and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hawley spent the week- end in London. CONSTANCE Santa Claus will make his annual visit to Constance on Wednesday evening, Dec. 20, and will appear -in person at the Christmas entertain- ment sponsored by the Constance Sunday School and Public School combined in the basement of the church on Wednesday evening, Dec. 20. A play "Buddy Answers an Ad- vertisement" put on by the young people of the Live Wire Class; also drills, songs and recitations. A Christmas tree loaded with gifts for all good little boys and girls, so make this a date to meet Santa, Mrs. Earl Lawson and son Reg Mr. Clarence Montgomery has re - were in London on Thursday. turned hone after spending a week with his father, Mr. W. J. Montgom- ery at Dundalk, Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Willis of Waterloo spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson. Miss Donelda Adams spent the weekend with friends in London A set of films depicting the Christ- mas story will be put on in the Ft,uhest Cash Prices for Dead Stock HORSES $5.00 each CATTLE $5.00 each HOGS .50 per DM, According to size and condition ('ALL COLLECT SEAFORTH 15 ®lI 14116 fk .COMPANY, �n 16NAD�i'.1411gITE® THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1260 G ENT ULA L R ,, t S.LA.PO.I�tTI3 Thurs. Fri. Sat. "THE BIG WHEEL" Now Playing with Mickey Rooney - Thomas Mitchell Smartly fashioned thrill stub' about the ming game—Thrills that will rook you in year seat, sed a laugh to mately every thrill Double Pasture -- Mon. Tues. Wed. "ARCTIC MANHUNT" with Iliite! Conrad and Carol Thurston. A story of a fugitiv o from Justice at the frozen roof of the world --Actually filmed in the vast ice aalds. AND "ILLEGAL ENTRY" with Howard Daft and Marta Toren. A true bud terrifically told story based on files of the D,8, Department of Justice Iii Cinecoloi' "THE CARIBOU TRAiL" Nraxt TIun'e, Pri, Sat. with RANDOLPH SCOTT ICARINV I100711 "GABBX IHAYES. Here's the Rugged, Raw and Roaring story of men against the wilderness—in the Land et the end of the Cariboo Trail COMING—In Cinecotor "MICKEY" with Lois Auntie and Bill Goodwin schoolroom of the church on Christ- mas eve commencing at a quarter to eight. Rev,- S. Brenton will present these. A number from here attended the reception in,Seaforth in honor of Mr, and Mrs, Ellwood Clarke, also attend- ing the Seaforth Commencement. EQMONDVILLE Mr, and Mrs, W. 3. Finlayson and family, also Mg. and Mrs, Robert Neilson of Toronto visited with Mr. and Mr's. Jas. Finlayson over the weekend and also visited with itIr, and Mrs. Weiland. Miss Eleanor Hudson of West Tor- onto was a weekend visitor with Rev, A. W. and Mrs. Gardiner at the Manse. Mrs. D. J, Stephenson spent a few days last week with her daughters Mrs. Lee McConnell and Mrs. Rus- sell Erratt in Stanley. The Sunday School teachers are practising the children for the Christmas concert to be held in the church on Monday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m, VARNA The W.A. of the United Church are presenting a candle lighting ser- vice next Sunday evening at 7:30. Last Tuesday evening a number of members of L.O.L. 1035 wthnt to Blyth to invite North Fluron L.O.L, County Lodge to celebrate July 12 at Bayfield, 1951, which they unani- mously acoepted. The celebration in Bayfield is being sponsored by Varna L.O.L, 1035. • Christmas Dance WED., DEC. 20th in Cardno's Hall, Seaforth Music by Don Robertson and the Ranch Boys Sponsored by Winthrop Football Cull] ����,,,��,�,��'Daanccing 110-11 'Don't expect too many miracles in this Push-button Age f "Even, year science is creat- ing more `miracles' to make living easier in countless ways. And what we see today 'is only the beginning of an amazing new era of comfort and convenience. "But it seems to ine that some people are expecting too many miracles. For instance, they believe that, by some kind of magic, old -age benefits will provide all the money they're ever going to need when they retire. '41 believe in security for everyone, but I want mine planned to suit my own in- dividual needs. 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