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The Seaforth News, 1949-01-20, Page 1• The Seaforth News HURON COUNTY'S LEADING. NEWSPAPER -WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 72,.No..3 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1949 $1 a year DAMAGE CAUSED BY TUESDAY NIGHT WIND The Seaforth Fuel & Supply firm• was swamped Wednesday morning with farmers :anxious to get shingles and other roofing material to repair roofs damaged by, the high wind on Tuesday night. Very few barns in this vicinity were left unscathed by the wind of near hurricane' force, that left hydro small and telephone wires, trees andsrn buildings collapsed in its wake. Mr. Harold Jackson had half his barn roof blown oft. Mr. Scott Cluff is said to be still looking • for his barn doors. On High street alone three large' maple trees were felled by the high wind. One was sn torn omly the e ground argd completely, e hole. Hydro service was disrupted from about 3 to G a.m. It was re- ported that a number of trees bet- ween Stratford and Goderich had fallen on the high tension power lines. ANNUAL MEETING OF NORTHSIDE CHOIR • At the recent annual meeting of the choir of Northside United Church the following officers were elected for 1949. President, Mrs. H. Snell; 1st vice- president, Mrs. R. Savauge; secre- tary, Mrs. H. V. Workman; assist- ant sec'y, !hiss M. Turnbull; Treas., Miss Jeanette Moffat; Flower fund treas., Mrs. P. Moffat; Flower corn., 'Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Miss J. McLean; Social coin., Miss W. Savauge, Miss Ruth Cluff, Mrs., John Stevens, Mrs. B. Christie; Organist, Mrs. J. A. Stewart; Choirmaster, Mr. J. A. Stewart. f FAMOUS Reading Briquets HARD COAL Burns completely E. L. BOX PHONE 43 & 18 • Northside United Church Rev. H.. V. Workman, Minister. ' 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a,m., "The Essential marks -of the living Church 7 pm.;`4'Faith that surmounts Evil". Welcome to these services. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m., Sunday School and Bible Class, 11 a.m., Aspects of Human Suf- fering. No. 2, "The Christian's Testing." 7 p.m.; "Enslaved to Serve." St. Thomas' Church Sunday School at 10 a.ln. Services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. will be conducted by Mr. Jones, of London. St. Mary's Church, Dublin, 3 p.m. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "The Inadequacy of a single fine ideal". '7 p.m,, "The Wrath of the Lamb". ADULT GROUP The January meeting of the Northside ' United Church Young Adults Group was held on January 17th. The • prelude, Day is Dying in the West, was 'played by Mrs. Work- man and Audrey Stevens read the call to worship. The hymn "Crea- tions Lord" was sung, followed by a duet by Janie Moffat and Pat. Sa- vauge. After the reading of the scripture by Ed Silcox, Thelma El- gie read the evening prayer. Mr. Workman's message "The joy of Service" was enjoyed by all. A Candlelight. Installation Service was held in "which the executive' spoke their vows• of service, and the mem- bers of the group, in turn, lighted candles to signify loyalty to their executive. Following a lengthy busi- ness discussion, lunch was served. KIPPEN GUN CLUB HAS GOOD SEASON FOLK SCHOOL HELD AT McMILLAN HOME The Huron County Folk 'School. was held' at the McMillan home, Con, 4, McKillop twp., from 9th to 15th of. January inclusive. There were 10 candidates from various parts of the county registered, and leadership was supplied by Mr. Ray Hergott of the Ontario Farm Radio Forum of- fice and Mrs. W. H. Collum of was. Tor- onto. onto. Ita residential P Folk k School sponsored and organized jointly by Ontario Farm Radio For- um and the Farm Forum Committee of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture. - The group came together for a three -fold purpose, to discuss com- munity problems, to extend their knowledge in arts, crafts, and to de- velop leadership in the recreation field. As a background for the dis- cussion of the week, Mr. Hergott led the group in study •of a few chap- ters of Dr. Arthur Morgan's book "The Small Community". On Monday the group heard "What lies ahead for Co-operatives in Ontario and Co-operative Insur- ance in Ontario" by Mr. Wm. Nich- olson, president of the Ont., Co-op- erative Union. Mrs. E. Wendorff, music instructor for the rural schools in this area, gave the group an illustrated talk and led them in a discussion of musical appreciation. Mrs. O. S. Anderson of Wingham, Mrs. K. R. Currie of Seaforth, and Miss Winnifred Savauge, of Sea - forth, visited the school on Tuesday. Mrs. Anderson outlined the organ- ization and functions of the Huron Co-operative Medical (Services and also Credit Unions.Mrs. Currie gave a short talk on leathercraft and then taught the group some of the basic parts of the craft such as thonging and. tooling. Miss Savauge started the group in its first session on hand weaving. The pictures shown by Mr. Jas. M. Scott on this day were also very much appreciated. On Wednesday, Prof. Norman High, head of the Dept. of Econom- ics at the Ontario Agricultural Col- lege, accompanied by five of his 3rd year students, spent the day at the Folk School. He led the group in the subject of "Rural Reconstruct- ion". Mr. G. C. Brightrall, manager the Seaforth Branch of Canadian Bank of Commerce, visited the school, his subject was "The place of the Bank in the Rural Communi- ty". Dr. Robby Kidd, assistant direc- tor of the Canadian Association for Adult Education', spent Thursday afternoon at the school. He address- ed the school on the different "Isms and Govts" we find in the world to- day. Miss Jean M..Scott, Home Eco- nomist for the Dept. of Agriculture, dealt with the subject of "Nutri- tion". In the evening Rev. D. Glen. Campbell spoke to the group on "The place of the Church in the P,ural 'Community". The Kippen Gun Club are holding a trap sh3ot on Saturday, January 1221Pd. The Clinton Rifle Club are in- vited down for the afternoon. The, shoot will start at 1:30 p.m. This active organization was formed last year with a membership of eight- een at their first meeting, and which swelled into a total of eighty members. This club started with nothing, they purchased a new auto- matic angling trap, and with every- thing paid for they have a' bank bal- ance to date of $243.50. During the year they 'held many successful shoots. At their annual meeting held In Watson's + hall, Iippen, the follow- ing officers were appointed -for their 1949 slate. Pres., William R. Cooper; 1st. vice-pres., Bruce McClinchey; 2nd, Bill Kyle; sec'y, John Anderson, as- sistant, Bill Kyle; treas., Emmerson Anderson, assistant, Bert Peck; Directors, Tom Sheritt, Joe Flynn, Henry Harburn, Elmore Stephenson, Emerson Anderson, Sam Dougall, Pat Venner, Percy . Passmore, Ed. Corbett. Books were audited by Em- erson Anderson and Wm, McKenzie. On Friday', Mr. Clarence. Hodge, editor of the Fanners' Magazine, and Miss Ethel Chapman, Women's Editor 6f the same publication, spent the afternoon at the school. Mr. Hodge spoke on "Conservation of People and the Soil" and Miss Chapman on the "Satisfying Home". Mr. R. S. McKercher, on the same day dealt with the Federation of Agriculture, its task and how it af- fects the rural community. Mr. A. H. K. Musgrove, education- al director of the Ontario Co-opera- tive Union gave a.talk of "Co-oper- ation as a way o%'Life", on Satur- day morning, and Mr. R. G. Ben- nett, agricultural representative in Huron County, discussed "Conserva- tion on your own Farm" with the members of the Folk School. Weaving and Shellcraft were tak- en up in the craft periods each day. Miss Winnifred Savauge, Mrs. W. H. Collum, giving instruction in these periods. The candidates each finish- eda projector two to take . away with them as evidence of their crea- tive ability. Mr. Hergott and MTs. • Collum handled the recreation leadership periods each day. The candidates at the school organized and conducted a play party for the community on Friday evening. Mr. Robt. Becktel very ably accompanied at the piano for this play party. Those who at- tended the school were: .Mona Breckenridge, Bluevale;Maurice Hallahan, Belgrave; Grace Lobb, 'Clinton; Charles Reid, Varna; Doug- las May, Centralia; Christine Dob- son, Kirkton; There were also sev- eral of the neighbors who attended the school during the week. JOHN W. ARMSTRONG CHOSEN WARDEN . John W, Armstrong, reeve of Hal- lett township was elected warden of Huron County when the January sea. Mon of Huron County Council opened at Goderich Tuesday afternoon, He was chosen in a caucus of Lib, eral ineinbers. Reeve Arthur Nichol- son of Tuckersmith was runner -IM and others voted on were Reeves J. D. Beeao r ft of East Wawanosh and W. H. Woods of Turnberry township. The newly ,elected warden was escorted to the chair by the 1948 warden, Hugh Berry. Warden Armstrong thanked the ntembei•s for his election, • The past year, he said, had been bountiful in the county, province, and dominion. JOHN S. MOORE Stricken while at work at the. Boshart factory .last week, Mr. John S.- Moore, East William St., died on Monday about 11 a.m. in his 63rd year. The late Mr. Moore was born in Logan .township and" was married at Burford, Ont., to Miss Vera Wil- liams, who survives, togetherrwith one daughter i(Ida) Mrs. Johnr Diehl of Logan township, and twogrand- children, Donald and Carolyn Diehl.' Mr. Moore had farmed most of his life until coming to Seaforth in 1942. He was niernher of St. Marys. Anglican Church, Dublin. He is also survived by one brother Joseph Moore, •of Mitchell, and two sisters, Mrs. Herman Williams ,(Mary) of Burford, and Mrs. Charles Carter 1(Agnes) of Michigan. The funeral will take place of Januar'y 201,11 at 2 p.m. to Trinity Anglican cemetery, Mitchell, . - C. A.;BARBER HEADS. HIGH SCHOOL BOARD • The Seaforth High School Area Board held their first meeting of 1949 on Tuesday evening at the high school. Mr. C. A. Barber was re-elected dhairman of the Board and E. B. Goodie vice chairman; M. A. Reid, secretary -treasurer. Committees: Property, .C. M. Smith, E. B. Goudie, Harold Coleman; supply, Russell Bolton, W. J. Dun- can, Oliver Anderson;.Finance, Gor- don McGavin, Russell Bolton and Perth county representative; Execu- tive, chairman, vice chairman and Oliver Anderson; Bus, Gordon Mc- Gavin,, L. B. Goudie, Oliver Ander- son, Harold Coleman. John Cum- mings was appointed truant officer. Besides routine business the board discussed the drainage situa- tion, re water corning into the base-. ment of the new section of the school. The 1949 members of the Board are the same as last year except Oliver Anderson replaces Bert Irwin as Hullett representative. The other members are; Gordon McGavin, Mc- Killen; Russell Bolton, Huron Coun- ty; E. B. Goudie, Tuckersmith; Har- old Coleman, Hibbert; W, 3. Dun- can, Separate School; C. A. Barber, Public School; C. M. Smith, Town of Seaforth. Perth representative to be appointed. C.W.L.'MEETS At the regular monthly meeting of the St, James subdivision of the C.W.L. held in St. James School, the sun of $35,00 was donated to the school library. A report was given of 18 boxes sent to shut-ins at Christmas of which Miss Dunn, Mrs. 3..M. McMillan and Miss Agnes Gaffney were in charge. Mrs. Mar- garet Devereaux, corresponding se- cretary, read thank -you dotes for Christmas boxes and. Christmas cards received by slut -ins. The St, James' Chronicle, the parish paper, of which Miss Alice Daly is editor, proved to be most 'interesting and! many copies were distributed. For the annual Christmas concert held in the school hall,. the League sponsored„, two , Christmas• films which were enjoyed by all. •The meeting closed with prayer led by the president, Mrs. Thos. Sills. HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS Annual At -Home, Feb. llth. The annual Seaforth high school at-home will be held in the auditor- ium On Friday night, Feb', 11th. Mu- sic for dancing will be supplied by Bobbie Downs and his ten -piece or- chestra. Dancing will commence at 9 p,m. and continue until 1 p.m, The different committees for -the a been an at-home have d are hard at work betweenbasketballll 'games to prepare for this event. The invitations for the at-home are being sent out next week. e p $ Winter Floods Affect S.H.S. Winter flood waters flowed into the cellar of S.H.S. over the week end to a depth of about ten inches. This made it impossible for members of the six basketball teams to use the locker rooms or showers on Monday afternoon. Classrooms of the school had to be used for dress- ing rooms and the only showers available was a dip in the cellar' swimming pool. The water was pumped out but is still continuing to flow into the school. Speaking of basketball, the re-' ports of the two games played by the junior boys appear in the sports column of this paper. Don't forget the game coming up pne week from today, when Clinton plays three return games in the Seaforth 'gymnasium at 3 p.m. * * a Talent. Talent last Wednesday morning in the assembly was Anne Feeney, Grade XA student. She played at the piano+and sang two lovely. son's, "Rainbow at Midnight," written by John Millar and "Winter Wonder- land," by Dick Smith. - Talent yesterday morning ' was another Grade XA girl, Patricia Beacom. Miss Beacom sang two solo numbers,. "Oh! What a Beautiful Morning," (and was it ever a beautiful morning with. branches, signs and electric wires spread everywhere and the wind reaching up to 60 m.p.h.) and "Blue- bird of Happiness." She was accom- panied on the piano by a Grade IX girl, Alice Watson. This talent was enjoyed very much. Now how about the talent 'scouts finding some more boys with talent for the assembly. r W. M. S. The W. M. S. of Northside United Church held the January meeting on Thursday: Mrs. Lawson opened the meeting with a'New Year poem and prayer. Rev: Mr. Workman installed the new officers for 1949. Minutes and reports• and roll call given. One new life member reported. Mrs. Keine gave a temperance reading "Drinking an Illness". A splendid watch tower reading was given by Mrs. W. Hay. Circle No. 1 with Mrs. Aikenhead as leader, took charge of the program "Christian Citizens in Training". The Bible reading was given by Mrs. H. Lawrence. Mrs. Lawson took the study on the life of Dr. Chang assisted by Mrs. Reid and Miss A. Lawrence. Hymn 215 was read in unison as the closing prayer. MRS. LEO HAGAN The death of Mrs. Lao Hagan, of Friday came as a great shock to her many friends in this community. She was born at St. Columban April 23, 1909, the daughter of the late William P. Burke and Elizabeth Agnes O'- Connor, who predeceased her a num- ber of years ago. A twin sister Sophia also predeceased her at the age of 15 months. Until her marriage site had resided ail her life in Hibbert Tp. On September 17, 1945, the former An- gela Agnes Burke' was united in mar- riage at St. Golumban to Mr, Leo Hagan of North Bay where she re- sided for about a year, returning in 1947 to live in Seaforth. She was well known for her jovial disposition and neighborly kindness and the many floral and spiritual bouquets narked the esteem in. which the. late Mrs. Hagan was held. For tate past year she had not enjoyed best of health, under- going a Major operation in Stratford General Hospital in May, front which she never fully •recovered. She was able to be around until two weeks ago. when site took seriously ill and passed away at her late residence. in Seaforth. Besides her husband She is sur- vived 'by two sons, Francis, age 2, and Paul, age 8 months; also Mr, Joseph • Burke, a brother, Mrs. John A. Mfu'phy a sister, both of Hibbert Tp., and two nephews Joe, and Billy Murphy. The ;funeral was held Monday, Jan• 17, at 9.30 arm. to St. James' Church where Solemn Requiem High Maas was sung by Rev. Father Hussey, celebrant, Rev. Father O'Drowski dea- con and Rev. Rather McQuaid sub• deacon. Interment was made in St. James'. cemetery. WALTON Much sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Marl's of Walton in the death of their 17 - months -old daughter, Cheryl Ann, who died in Victoria Hospital, Lon-, don, on January 1Gth following a three days illness. The little girl had swallowed a morsel of cake and a piece of nut lodged in her lung's. She ' was taken to London where an oper- ation was successfully performed but pneumonia set in and. sine passed away. The funeral was held on Tues- day from her !tome at Walton with Rev, R. G. • Hazlewood officiating. The pallbearers were Ronald Ben- nett, Jack Edsler, 'Bili fimnphries. Interment was in the Maitlanclbank cemetery. Mrs. Narks was formerly Miss Dorothy Hiusser of Seaforth. HULLETT The inaugural meeting of Hullett township council took place with the reeve and all members present. The council were guests for dinner of the clerk. Jewitt -Dale, that the clerk write to Municipal World in- quiring re railway distribution tax Jewitt -Dale, that as the rate for as- sessor in bylaw was left open due to fact that we contemplated going in- to the county system of assessing, we pay Geo. Carter the sun of $275 for his service as assessor for the 1949 assessment roll Brown -Dale, that we send a donation of 3.25 to the Salvation Army public relations dept., London. Brown -Rapson, that the road superintendent apply to the Dept. of Highways for-' subsidy on 1948 road expenditure. Jewitt -Rap- son, that. Wm, J. Dale and Geo. C. Brown be a committee to interview Mr. Thomas Pryde, NLP.P„ re the securing of proper ‘appointments re- garding High School areas. Jewitt - Rapson,. that we appoint Arthur Grange to 'Goderich High School Ar-: ea board, Oliver Anderson to Sea- torth H:S. Area board, Willis J. VanEgmond to Clinton H,S. Area board. Rapson -Jewitt, that we now adjourn till Feb. 7th at 1.30 p.m. Accounts, James Jackson, fox bounty, $3.00; Ben Riley, fox boun- ty, $6.00; Wes, Vodden, fox bounty, $3.00; Geo. W. Cowan, Registra- tions, $17.00; Geo. W. Cowan, Tel - hone Tolls, $5.3.9; Salvation ArmyeGrant, $25,00; Blyth Standard, $116.00; F. J. Mahony, Ont. .Good Roads Fees $5.00; A lefamning and Sons, lumber. Watkins Bridge $231.- •80; 231:•80; Blyth Village, Bound. account $8.30; Len. Caldwell, Road Supt., 546.30; Len. Caldwell, Telephone Tolls, $7.73; Ray Hanna, Watkins Bridge, $68.00; Harold Beacom, trucking, $11,00; Hugh Miller, lead- ing tile, $2.00; Geo. W. Carter, as- sessing 1949 roll, $275.00. Geo. W. Cowan, Clerk. The Fireside Farm Forum met on Monday night 'at the home of Mr. •and Mrs, Wm. Jewitt with an at- tendance of 28 adults and 6 child- ren. After the discussion period, Progressive euchre was played and lunch was served, Nextmeeting will be at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hoggart. • Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heywood and family of Exeter are visiting at the home of Mr: and Mrs, Alex. Riley, Mr. Heywood' is assisting at wood cutting. We are pleased to report YOIiR JEWELLERY iN ` MODERN SETT9NGS Diamonds' et ems Or other precious ttt7l� P B /! I outmoded jewellery take on new beam ! , 1 Il , . . 1. ry T .1 1 when remounted is love! new ria set. M1 9 B /r I "M1..\\t �\ dogs by Bridal Wreath, Our remount sere* 1 1 ice -can, ata vary moderate Bost, create.•. NEW RINGS FORL oD Choose from a wide selection of smart ring designs. styled in the modern manner. Remember that Bridal Wreath craftsman. ship and quality assure you of a ring you'll be proud to wear. Ask for a price quotation ... there's no obligation•, SAVAUGES' Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairing that their baby girl is, recovering from her severe cold. • On Friday Messrs. Wm. and Geo. Carter, Londesboro, Mr. Harold Connell and his mother, Mrs. Geo. Connell of Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Connell and daughter Miss Lois and Mrs. Myrtle Tyndall of Clinton motored to Owen Sound to attend the funeral of a cousin, Mr.' George Connell, who had been found dead in bed, having suffered a heart attack. The mild weather is being enjoy-' ed by all except the hockey player's and fans. At the recent school meeting in S.S. No. 4 it was decided that for the present at least, it was advisable not to have the school re -opened. Pupils who would attend were acatte- and the cost of repairing. and oper- ating for the first year Would W' quite expensive. The "Farm Forum" of S.S, No. 1, iTullett, held their weekly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Glazier, on Monday evening, Janu- ary 17th with 21 present. The topic for discussion was "In time of -need". All agreed that 014 Age Pen- sions gave greater security but the age limit should be lowered to 65 and - the pensions raised to $50. monthly, also that the means test sl ould•be abolished. A few games of euc n'e and 500 were played, after which lunch was served. The next meeting to be held at the home of. Mr. and Mi's. Noble Holland on - Monday evening, January 2-1th. BRUCEFIELD idles Manion Paterson of London spent the week end with her parents 11r, and Mrs. A. Paterson. Mrs. F. Crookes and daughter of London visited with relatives during the week end. The funeral of the late Mr. Thomas Chapman who passed away in Cliu_ ton hospital Saturday evening was held on Tuesday at the hone of his son Mr. Rosa Chapman. The service was conducted by his pastor Rev. 1., Stanway, Members of the Masonic lodge also took part i11 the service:. Sympathy is extended to his son and family, also to Mr. Chapman's sister Mrs. Arthur Caldwell of Brucetlelcl, Reel Cross will hold their monthly sleeting at the home of Miss Elliott on Thursday afternoon. There will be. quilting. The annual sleeting of the Red Cross will be held Friday afternoon in the lodge roots. Prayer services are being held this week on Monday, Wednesday and Fri- day evenings in the school room of the church. • Mrs. Joseph Hood passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. Peter McKenzie on Monday evening. Fun- eral 'services were held on Wednes- day, interment in Baird's cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the relatives. The annual meeting of Brucetield congregation will be field on Wed- nesday evening, Jan. 26th: A Pot luck supper will be served. After a few musical numbers, the business of the congregation will be transacted which will be followed by slides, which are highly recommended. book was read by the leader, Mrs. Wm. Dale, and the meeting was closed. Mrs Adapt Nicholson received a birthday cake from 'Stratford for her seventy-ninth birthday which will be on Jan. 20th. We wish Airs. ' Nicholson many more healthful 'happy birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley and fa- mily visited relatives at Brussels on Sunday, Mrs. Robert Rogerson, who is ser- iously i11, was taken to Clinton hos- pital- on Tuesday. Congratulations to Mr. John Armstrong who was chosen to be Wardell of Huron county for 1949. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Riley of Sea - forth, and Mr. and Mrs, Fred Riley of Kitcl'ener,snent. Sunday with _lit'. and 3Irs. Charles Riley. Len Stephenson spent Friday in Windsov. • • We are sorry- to know Mr. Wm. Thompson is under the -doctor's care. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson and Mrs. Rebert. Lawson spent Saturday itt Gnevdch, CONSTANCE • The Golden Links Mission Band held their meeting in the basement' of the church on Sunday, Jan. Opened by repeating the Mission Band Purpose. Hymn, "Jesus wants nae for a Sunbeam was sung. Scrip- ture lesson read by Mary Whyte. A letter of thanks was read from the Sick Children's Hospital. Collection was taken and roll call was answer- ed ,by paying ,fees. Hymn 432 was sung and' the story in the study McKI LLOP The ladies' meeting of Duff's Church, McKillop, was held on Jan. 13th at the home of Mrs. John Hille- brecht with a good attendance. Meeting opened by singing a hymn with Airs, Ken Stewart, W.M.S. president, in the chair. The modera- tor's message to our society was given by Mrs. John Hillebrecht.. blrs. Ken Stewart gave a reading, a poem by Mrs. Adrian Forbes. Min- utes of last meeting read and adopt- ed. Roll call answered by pay -meat of fees. Mrs. Ken Stewart closed this pant of! Chet meeting with prayer. Mi's. Geo. Campbell, pres. of W,A. took over. the meeting. Mrs. John Gordon gave a reading from Scott Memorial Hospital Board. Reading by Mrs. Eldon Kerr, reading by Mrs. Geo. Campbell. Mr. Peters closed meeting with prayer. Lunch was served and a social half hour spent. VARNA Stanley District L.0.L met in the Orange Hall on Thursday evening of last week and elected the follow- ing officers for 1949. W. M., •Glen Slavin; D. M. John Watson; Chap., R. Cornish; Rec. Sec., B. McArthur: Fin. Sec., L. Coleman; Treas., H. Coleman; Mar- shall, H. Pen'hale; 1st Lect., L. Clarke; 2nd Lect., C. Gemeinhard; Tyler, John Aldington. The officers were installed by past Dist. W. M., Fred Watson. HENSALL Mrs. Jack Farquhar was a week- end guest with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Judd in London. Miss Olive Petty is spending some time with her brother and sister-in- law in Detroit owing to the illness of the latter. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Sanders of Exeter were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Relit. Cook. Mrs. Consitt returned home after a pleasant visit with relatives in Toronto. A very enjoyable time was spent on Tuesday evening at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. N. E. 'Cook in honor of Mrs•,'Robt. Cook, the former Miss Anita Hildebrand. The evening Was spent in games after whichthe guest of honor was presented with many beautiful and useful gifts. Sincere thanks was expressed by Mrs. Cook to all for the lovely gifts. Refresh- ments were Served at the close.