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The Seaforth News, 1949-01-20, Page 3TH'URSDAV, JANUARY 2d, 1949 THE SEAFORTH NEWS - Huron Presbyterial Meets At Clinton annual ....The sixty-third annu 1 meeting of Huron Presbyterial W.M.S. of thee Presbyterian Church in Canada ch held in Clinton PresbYte1 114:11, Church on Tuesday, January morning and afternoon Sessions. Delegates. were present from Clin- ton, Exeter, Goderich, I-lensall and Seaforth, and were welcomed s. G the Presbyterial president, Bisset of Goderich, The Scripture lesson' wasMrs, aand prayer was offered bY W. J. Thompson ofea th. Tris i s was followed by t. epr address. She spoke of the challenge that is facing the church today. Ma- terialism seems to be gaining ground in so many countries, includdg our own. Are we doing Ying to check it, or are we feeling there. isn't much that we can do about it? Missionary conferences Rave been held in Amsterdam, Holland, and Columbus, Ohio, this year, and the delegates were faced with the need to bring the Gospel to a world that was trying• every way except God's way. It will not be an easy task, and prayer is needed for those who have dedicated their lives to missionary work. Mrs, . Bisset spoke of .Miss Pelton's visit to overseas missions, which thel need in ive btheerunderstanding various fields and give encouragement to the workers there. "At the beginning of a new year in the Presbyterial, may. we rely on His promise Who said, Be strong and of • a good courage, neither be thou dismayed, for the Lord thy God is with thee whither- soever thou guest'." Reports of the 'year's work were given by the department secretaries, and were most encouraging. The treasurer, Mrs, J. B. Russell of 'Seaforth, reported that $3,524 had been contributed to the general fund, an increase of $144 over last year. The allocat}on was $3,300. The objective for 1948 was an in- crease in givings, and the result of the effort made by each auxiliarY called for a general thanksgiving. Mrs. D. J. Lane of Clinton, girls' work secretary, gave a splendid re port of the work of the Canadian Girls in Training. Goderich has three groups, with forty-five mern- hers; Seaforth' one group with seventeen members, and expects to form another group in the near future. Their activities include a mother and daughter banquet, vesper service, missionary study, affiliation service,. musical evening, variety concert, discussion groups, assisting in the church music, send- ing Christmas cards to shut-ins and making contributions to the W.M.S., with toboggan parties, sleigh, rides and Hallow'en parties • to complete the program. A C.G,I.T. rally was held in Goderich, and Mrs. Lane paid. tribute to the splendid leader- ship that is being given to each of these splendid groups of girls. Mrs. J. 1?. Scott of Seaforth re- ported that the five Mission Bands had a most successful year, with an increase in membership and givings. Eighty-six attended the rally at Hensall, when five junior life mem- berships and phis were presented by the Presbyterial. Special events ,were a May tea, Hallowe'en tea, white elephant sale, and a picnic. Excellent work is being done by all the Mission Band leaders, and it was decided to donate 31.50 to each band for its expense fund. Mrs, J. W. Smith of Goderieh,re- ported a good year in the Home Helper department. There are 197 home helpers and six have become active members during the year. 373 calls were made; them were thirty -ono subscribers to "Glad Tidings," and the contributions amoqunted to $353. IVliss B. Campbell of Seaforth re- ported that several cartons of ma- gazines had been sent to Frontier College, and a letter of thanks was received. Magazines were also taken to hospitals, a nursing home, and to sick and shut-in membe5:s. The "Glad Tidings" was sent to two women in isolated districts and was most welcome. In the literature department a number of children's books were sold and used as birthday and Christmas gifts, also as - Sunday school prizes. Study books were pasted around in some auxiliaries and book reviews had been prepared for various meetings. 220 Presby- terian calendars were sold and with the literature added the amount totalled •$114.80, an increase over last year. The press secretary, Mrs. A. Taylor, reported that news items were sent to ''Glad Tidings," and reports of presbyterial meetings were sent to the local papers. Mrs. G. Welker of Hensall re- ported that $620 had been contribu- ted to the life membership fund. Thare were two honorary member- ships, one to Mrs. R. Eberhart of Seaforth, and one to Mrs. K. Revell, of Goderich. Eleven life member- ships, one "In Memoriam," eigh t junior certificates, and sixteen seals completed the year's work in this department. Miss M. Brown, of Exeter, report- ed 301 subscriptions to "Glad Tid- ings." Twenty-seven of these are mailed direct to the subscribers at the 60c rate. It was suggested that' if any .copies are left in the pews they might be mailed to the sub- seribers while they were stili up to irate. In the absence 'of Mrs. C. Hudson, of Hensel!, welcome and welfare secretary, the report was read by the secretary. During the year 1940 visits were made .on the sick and shut-ins, an increase of 399 over East year. Forty-one letters were written, removals were reported, and twenty-four became connected, with the church through the interest. shown by this •department. Flowers and treats of various kinds were given to the shut-ins, and ' were greatly appreciated. The report of the supply secre- tary, Mrs. C. Curt of Goderich, was read, showing that a tine 'contribu- tion of baby ' clothes, quilts, and other clothing had been sent to Rev. 1VI, Fesenko of Toronto, and several cartons of good used clothing were sent to the headquarters for Cana- dian relief abreact 'in Toronto. The value of supplies was 375,80, and 31.30` was contributed in cash to, the supply fund. At the conclusion of the morning session an excellent lunch was serv- ed by the Clinton ladies and an op- portunity was given to visit the lit- erature re table. At the afternoon session the . re- cording secretary,gave her .report. Some .auxiliaries reported an in- crease in membership, others a de- crease, and two reported no change, with the result that there was an active membership of 369, the same as last year. Auburn celebrated their sixtieth anniversary during the year. Inter- esting meetings were held, and the study book, "Our. Commission," provided fine, programs, with reports of Presbyterial and Synodical meet- ings, guest speakers for thankoffer ing meetings star musical numbers to complete a •successful year. Study books were provided for •C.G.I.T. groups and Mission Bands, with increased interest shown bY the members in this work. The ac- tivities include hospital visiting, work in connection with Canadian relief abroad, making quilts, and clothing for the supply work of the W.M.S., welcoming strangers, visit-, ing sick and shut-ins, and sending clothing and food parcels to Britain. One parcel was sent to Mrs. Mac- Gillivray, for whose husband the Goderich Mission Band was named. Most of the money raised came from freewill offerings, but .there , were, teas, talent table, a bake sale, and a play which helped materially in making such a fine contribution. Honorary tnemberships were given during the year to Mrs. Eber- hart of Seaforth and Mrs. Keith Revell of Goderich. An honorary membership was also given to Mrs. F. R. Redditt of Goderich in Janu- ary, too late to be included in the report of the last annual meeting. There are twelve senior .auxil- iaries, •four girls' groups and five Mission Bands, all doing splendid work which is a credit to all con- cerned. These reports were adopted, and after some discussion it was decided to accept an allocatiop of $3,500 for 1949. It was announced that the Synod- ical meeting will be held in Goder- ich on May 10th, 11th and 1201. It is custrmary for a Presbyterial to serve an evening meal for the mem- bers of the board when they arrive for their 'board meeting. Billets will be required for about 100 delegates, and as a number of them will be coming by train or bus they will have to come on the Tuesday to be ready for the. Wednesday morning meeting at 9:30; so there will prob- ably be around eighty for the Tues- day evening areal. As they are to be guests of the Presbyterial it was decided to ask each member outside Goderich to give 25 cents to help with the expenses, and each auxili- ary is eligible for a billet for one delegate. Further information will be given later. The nominating committee for 1949 will be Mrs, J. E. Daley of Seaforth, Mys. E. Lawson of Auburn: and 'alis. R. J. Scott of Beigrave. The objective for the coning year is an increase in membership. There was a discussion regarding a change of date for the annual meeting. It was suggested that re- ports at the end of the year could be taken care of by a sub -commit- tee, and the annual meeting held in April, when more of the ,,members might be able to 'attend, This mat- ter will be taken up at the fall rally. ,Latters of sympathy will be sent to Mrs. D. Ritchie and Mrs. Bon- throin, who have suffered bereave- ment. A vote of thanks was tendered to the Clinton ladies far their hospital- ity, and Mrs. D. 3. Lane presided for the election of officers. The report, of the nominating committee was presented by Mrs. P. Ferguson of Hensall and accept- ed. The officers were then installed and Mrs. Lane closed the meeting with prayer. Officers for 1949: Honorary pres- ident, Mrs. H. C. Dunlop, Goderich; president, Mrs. G. Bisset, Goderich 1st vice-pres., Miss A. 11f Toll Blyth; 2nd vice-president Mrs. D. Sinclair, Exeter; secretary, Mrs. 0. Taylor, Goderich: treasurer, Mrs. J. B. Russell Seaforth. Department secretaries—Y.W..and girls' groups, Mrs. D. J. Lane, Clinton; Mission Band, Mrs. 1. F. Scott, Seaforth; Home Helpers, Mrs. J. W. Snaith, Goderich; literature, library and ex- change, Miss B. Campbell, Seaforth; life membership, Mrs. G. Walker, Hensall, "Glad Tidings," Miss M. Brown, Exeter: press, Mrs. J. W. Thompson. Seaforth; welcome and welfare, Mrs. C. Hudson, Bengali; supply, Mrs. C. Cutt, 'Goderich. HENSALL Mrs. Pope Passes Mrs. Mary Ellen ,Graybiel Pope, 85, widow of. John Pope, died Sat- urday at her home 260 •Belgrave St., London. Born in Listowel in 1864, the deceased was a resident of Hensall for many years, taking up residence in London a few years ago. She was a member of the Hensel] United Church. Surviving are four daughter's, Mrs Eaal. Clark, Nampa, Idaho; Miss Irene Pope, Mrs. Percy Lydia Southen, and Mrs. Ellen Southen, London; two sons, Harvey, Preston; and Kenneth, Huntingdon, Que.; eight grandchildren and three great ;grandchildren. The body rested at the Bolton X, Heathfield Funeral Home until Monday when it was removed to the Bonthron Funeral 'Home, Hensall, where service was held at 2 p.m. eonductod by Rev. R. A. Brook, Burial in Hensall Union Cemetery. Tuckersmith School Area Meet .aneeti• of the The inauguraln Tu TrussTuckersmith Board.of 311Too1 Area was held in the Coun- cil chamber, Seaforth, on Jan• 18 with the following present; Jas. Mc- Intosh, Robt. McGregor, Robt. Tyn- dall, Howard Johns and Norman Mc- Lean. Mr. E. P. Chesney, Twp. Clerk, was present and administered the oath of office. The secretary presided for the election of a chair- man' and Jas. McIntosh was elected chairman and Robt. McGregor, vice- chairman. The correspondence was presented and dealt with as set forth. A. E. Crozier, submitting,re ceipts for tuition fees paid to Sea - forth Public School for two children. The treasurer was ordered to re- fund Mr. Crozier his' total school taxes Tor 1948. Tenders for caretalc- ing No. 8 and No. 2 schools were re- ceived from Andrew McLellan for No. 8, for 3230.00 per year and from 3ody•MVleLean for 3250.00, and from'Bernice and Virginia McClin- chey for No. 2 school at $300.00. Mr. McLean was appointed caretak- er of No. 8 school as Mr. McLellan's tender wee not received until three days after the last day for receiving tenders, and the Misses McClinchey were appointed at No. 2. Miss Mar- garet Dougall, Music Supervisor, proposing a local musical festival for all the schools in Stanley .and Tuckersmith under her supervision. Miss Dougall was present and dis- cussed at some length with the Board her proposal and the Board approved the proposal and agreed to co-operate and Robt. McGregor and Robt. Tyndall were appointed to represent the Board at any meet- 'ing which might be held with other Boards to arrange the details. Trus- tees and Ratepayers' Association re membership fee for 1949 and the Board decided to • continue their membership and to pay the annual fee of ten dollars. Mrs. Helen Holmes acknowledgement of bill sent for tuition fees of Elaine Holmes and an order was received covering the same, filed. E. P. Ches- ney, twp clerk, statement of • pay- ments to School Board and bill for interest on advance of school monies in Sept., filed. G. G. Gardiner. I.P.S.. approving the rebate of school taxes to Mr. Bruce Cann when same may be applied for, filed. E. C. Nickle, bill for piano tuning and suggesting re -location of piano at No. 9. filed, C. A. Trott. expense account for su- pervising the teaching of certain subjects in the schools of the Area, filed. Canadian Bank of Commerce notice of ehenue left in payment of tuition fees. filed. The Board order- ed the payment of the premium an the Treas. Bond of 815.00. to M. A. Reid and also renewed the General Liability Pnlicv with a premium of $130.00 snhiect to arl;nst,nent and nlsn the 15,,nrlover's Ziahildty Pnlicv, ruder the dTov1sten's CmmnenssHon Art with a premium of 550.50. These policies are with the General Aeeident Co. The following motions were nre- eented and unanimously adopted. filet one 14 -inch brush broom and save,, dusters be mn•chased from Cdr, R, Alhrt ek fur use in the Sehonla: filet. bylaw No. 1, 1949, 11e]- sn•atine• power to borrow money for earn ent cxnenses in 1949 to the nmo n11 of 82050 00 he nassed. signed incl cralyd: that the finnnrial rernnrt-nf the treasurer he nrovisinn- '11» admsted. s•rlrirrt to the apnrn- '•�1 of the Mnnirinal Auditors and Flim: the ellaire an and sce'y:trans•. hr"anllinrized to sign the same: that tho tr e surer be authorized to nay the regnlar teacher's' and mnsie su- nervisors' monthly. the FT5.P.C. ar- rnnnts as'rendered and the caretak- ers' salaries. all according to eon- treet ; that tine sec'y. purchase a load of whorl and have same delivered to \tn. 4 crhonl, and ,Iso to nnrchase a rhennr honk suitable for his work: that Mrs. Ellis be elven 310.00 as an expression by the Board of their an- nrecintion for her services in No. 7 school. • The following; accounts were pre- sented and annroved and nayment ordered: Scott's grocery. per S. H. Whitmore, sum fes. 318: W. M. Snroat, trucking, 35: A. E. Crozier•, rebate of school taxes. 359.13; Beat- tie Bros„ suunlies. 6.70: T4eating's Pharmacy. $1.20: S. T3: Whitmore. nostege 35: M. A. Reid. premium mt treasurer's bond. 316: on Gen. Jiehility nnliev, 3130. on Em.a liab. nolicy. 350.50: Huron Insulating' Cn., contract price' for insulating schools 3879; Jas. Racho, sawing• lumber, $3.00; G. D. Ferguson, acct. at amount when rendered. The meeting then adjourned to meet in No. 8 school aft the cali of the chair. S. H. Whitmore, . Sec.- Treas. 11„U, I e 111,,,,1, 1„1,,,,,, 111111 llllll I llllllllla u„U,,, I,1,,,1,111011 COMMUNICATION Editor, Seaforth News, Dear Sir: Some years ago I re- ceived a letter from a friend of mine who was serving overseas with the air -force. I remember this one letter in particular for in it my friend was comparing the merits of the various social service organiza- tions that were helping to brighten the monotonous grind that soldiers and air force squadrons had to put tip with night after night. Held highest in his esteem was the Salva- tion Army, and for very good rea- son, without casting any unfavor- able reflection on any one in partic- ular but still stating fact my friend told of how lie stepped down from his plane after a tiring flight to find two canteen trucks on the field. One of them was selling coffee and doughnuts for sixpence, and the other. the Salvation Army was giv- ing them free. Throughout the world are many thousands of these officers of the Lord who have dedicated' their life to the uplifting of the financially, physically and spiritually poor. Theirs is a never ending search for fields in which to preach the word of •Goti and better the lot of the common nien, regardless of race,. creed or religion. I wonder if the people of Seaforth realize how privileged they are to have this great organization 'iepre- sented to their town. Last week I heard a little lad., telling his mother about the swell time he had at the Salvation Army barracks making things out of wood in sort of a juvenile manual train- ing class. There art also girls in this five to eleven year old group and they learn things such as sewing and knitting at no cost whatsoever to them or their parents. These young- sters who are left out of other older group activities are given a chance to give vent to their creative ideas in an invironntent that molds small children into clean thinking, honest citizens of to -morrow. Inquiring further I found that a Junior Youth Group is also conduct- ed by the two local Salvation ArniY Captains. Children of all denomina- tions attend from eleven to fifteen years of. age. They elect their own officers and conduct their own so- cia? and musical meetings. Through this sort of activity they learn un- derstanding and tolerance and are forming a solid foundation on which to build their future. In cities social workers are paid from taxes. They do a good job, but then most civil servants' do. The Salvation Army Officers put their, heart in their work for theirs is the reward of salvation. Remember—the change in your pocket can find no better place than the Salvation Army collection plate, I. S. 13: Want and For Sale Ads., 3 weeks for 50e, Mane Boys and Girls, Fun Galore For You! Fun! Fun! Fun! Yes, boys and girls, here comes fun for Y0T7!rPlay games! Do puzzles! See TH]5 COMIC WEEKLY OL'UB CORNER, a brand new feature packed with games, puzzles and surprises, every week in PUCK The Comic Weekly, with The Detroit Sunday Times, starting. with this Sunday's (January 23) issue. El We will pay for old, disabled or dead COWS $5.00 ea. — HORSES $5.00 ea. HOGS $1.50 per cwt. 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