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The Seaforth News, 1949-01-27, Page 1he Seaforth News HURON COUNTY'S LEADIN'G NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 72, No. 4 SEAFORTH„ ONTARIO, THURSDAY,JANUARY 27, 1949 $1 a year AWARDS MADE AT PRESBYTERIAN S. S. The preser"itation of Church` and Sunday School attendance awards was a feature of the regular Sabbath School session in First Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning. The superintendent. Mr. M. McKellar made the presentations. Diplomas and seals for regular attendance at church were presented to Karen Kidd, Doris Pullman,. Paul McMast- er, , Glen Staffers and 'Ron Rennie. It is interesting to note that the seal presented to Ron. Rennie was for 8 years attendance. Members of the Primary Class who received books as awards for good attendance at Sunday School were Billy Muir, Andy Calder, Lloyd Pethiek Murray McFadden, Bobby Reith, Gordon Meller; Ruth Anne 1 Fox, • Marlene. Carter, , S 1 a y Fo , Norah Gorwill and Dorothy Ross, Margaret Reeves, Katherine Bosh - art, Madeline Townshend, Agnes Carter and Mary Ellen Gorwill. • Books for not missing more than three Sundays at Sunday School were received by Joan Charters, Karen Kidd, Sheila McFadden, Hugh 'Gorwill, Lois Charters, Marjorie Pethiek, Paul McMaster, Bruce Mc- Fadden, Keith Pethick, Craig Willis, Doris Pullman, Ron Rennie and 'Glen Staffen. The • world's Finest Anthi acite *'blue coat THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT 1 Please place orders early E. L. SOX PHONE 43 & 18 Northside United Church. Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School Worship Services 11 a.m., Contenders for the Christian Faith. '7 pan., Compensations in Human Life. - Welcome to these services. First Presbyterian Church 10 :a.m., Bible class and Sdnday School. 11 a.m., Aspects of Human Suffer- ing: No. 3, "The Christian's Glory." 7 p.m., "Souls Athirst." Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A,, B.D. 10 am., Sunday School 11 a.m„ "The Penalty of Sin". • 7 p.m,, "A Recognized Responsi- bility". St. Thomas' Church Sunday School at 10 a,m. Services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m, will be conducted by Mr. Jones, of London. • St. Mare's Church, Dublin, 3 p.m. MAE LANE Tire January meeting of the Mae Lane Auxiliary met in the basement of Northside Church on Tuesday evening. There were sixty. present. A special feature of the meeting was the eighteenth birthday. A delicious supper was served by circles. The President, Miss Vera Mole was in the chair. Mrs, George Johnston, 1st vice opened the meeting wfith an -ap- propriate poem "The King's Mes- sage in the year 1939" The hymn "Standing at the Portal" after which Mrs. Grace Hoggarth led in prayer. Rev. Mr. Workman installed the officers for the year 1949. Mrs. Grace Hoggarth, captain of circle 1, took charge.of the secondpart of the meetig. James Watson ave a Scotch reading."A mans a man for a'that".•• A piano duet by Mrs.. James Stewart and Miss Winnie Sa- vauge. The fourth chapter of the study book was made interesting. by Mrs. George Johnston. The hymn 227 "Shine Thou upon us Lord" was sung followed by the Mizpah Bene- diction. The slate of officers for the year 1949 are as follows: Hon.Pres,, Mrs. Workman; past pres., Mrs. B. Chris- tie; pres., Miss Vera Mole; ist vice-, Pres., Mrs. Geo. Johnston; 2nd vice- pres., Mrs. J. M. Scott; 3rd vice- pres,, Mrs. H. 'Snell; rec,-Sec'y, Mrs. 'Alvin Sillery; assist sec'y, Miss Abbie Seip; Cor. sec'y, Miss M. Hartry; treas. Mrs. H. Traviss; assis't treas.', Mrs. Berger; Christian Stewardship sec'y, Mrs. Moffatt; •Temperance'see'y, Mrs. W. Leeming; Missionary Monthly sec'y, Mrs. E. Close; Baby Band leader, Mrs. Schneider; flower sec'y, Mrs. G. Brightrall; press sec's, Mrs. L. Dale; assls't press sec'y, Miss Laura Mole; comm. Friendship sec'y, Mrs. R. Sa- vauge; supply sec'y, Mrs. C. Walden; sgcial .con., Mrs. 'Christie, Mrs. Schneider; pianist, Mrs. Broadfoot, assis't, Mrs. J. Stewart; Literature sec'y, M•rs. A. Wright; Mission Band leaders: Mrs. E. Johns, Mrs. Brad- shaw, Mrs. T. Wilbee; representative on the Official Board, Mrs. G. John- ston; group leaders, Mrs. G. Hog- garth,; Mrs. E. Silcox, Miss R. Fen- nell, Mrs. N. Knight. O.H.A. intermlediate 'B' (Standing up to Jan. 24.) P W L T Pts Milverton . , .. 5 5 0 0 10 Wellesley .. .. 5 3 2 0 6 Mitchell ... .. '4 2 2 0 4 C. R. S. .. .. , . 3 2 1 0 4 Seaforth .... 5- 1 3 1 3 Centralia ,. .. 4 1 2 1 3 Clinton ; .... 2 0 2 0 0 IGoderich .. .. 2 0' 2 0 0 TO CELEBRATE 'GOLDEN WEDDING On Tuesday, Feb. let, 1949, Mr, and Mrs. David:J. Stephenson of Egmondville will -celebrate. the 'fif- tieth anniversary of their wedding,. when they will be at home to their friends -from 3 to 5. in the after' Moon and from $ to 10 in the even- ing. NEIN OXYGEN TENT SEEN BY.W.A. MEMBERS • An up-to-date oxygen 'tent was re- cently donated to Scott Memorial Hospital by Messrs H. M. Jackson and T. T. Jackson, and is proving to be a valuable addition to the hospit- al's equipment. About t Y hire members of the W. A. of Egmondville United Church made a tour of the hospital on 'Tues- day afternoon when the new oxygen tent was shown to them by the Su- perintendent, Miss Grinyer. BRICK STABLE BLOWN DOWN BY WIND One of the heaviest losers in this district from last "week's windstorm is Fred Hurst who lives at the cairn in Harpurhey. The wind blew hi one wall of his brick stable, causing the two side walls to falloutivards and the roof dropped in, making the building a total wreck. Some cattle in the stable miraculously escaped injury.• Mr. Hurst has been unable to do heavy work for the last couple of years and was planning to, open a service statipn at his corner on the provincial highway. NETZIGE-DUNSEITH A'pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Thomas' Church, Seaforth, on Saturday, January 22nd, at 11 a.m., when Alice Ruth, daughter of Mts. Edna Dunseith of 28 Downie St., Stratford, was united in marriage to James Melvin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Dayid Netzke of Sea - forth, Rev. T. Dale Jones, officiated. The bride was given in marriage by Mr. Aaron Roth of Stratford, and wore a pretty blue silk costume and long white veil caught with a blue crown. Miss June Bannister of Stratford was bridesmaid and wore pink over taffeta. Mr. Albert Dun- seith. of Stratford, brother of the' bride, was best man. The wedding music was played by Mr. George B. Clark, organist, and Mrs. J. 13. Hig- gins sang the Lord's Prayer. Follow- ing the •wedding, dinner was served at the home of the groom's parents in Harpurhey, after which the happy. couple left for a short honeymoon trip. The occasion also marked the 35th wedding anniversary of the bride- groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daviel Netzke, who were married at Mild- may, Ont. on January 23rd, 1914, by'the Rev. G. L. 'Gross. Ms' . Netzke was formerly Miss Eva Kathleen Keady. FUNERAL OF JOHN S. MOORE Funeral services were conducted' at his late residence East William St., Seaforth, for the late John Moore by Rev. T. Dale Jones. The many beautiful floral tributes and the many sorrowing friends and rel- atives showed the high esteem in which Mr. Moore was held. Mr. James T. Scott of Seaforth, sang a solo. "The Old Rugged Cross." Six nephews, Elmer and Merton Carter, Petoskey, Mich,, Alvin, Shelby and Bruce Williams, Burford, and Ivi son Torrance, Clinton, were .flower - bearers. Pallbearers 'were J. Earle, Frank Smale, J. Henderson, Leslie Moore, Frank Moore, and Byron Barker. Interment was in Trinity Anglican cemetery, Mitchell. Friends and relatives were present from Petoskey, Mich,, Brantford, Burford, Scotland, Norwich, Strathroy, Mt. Elgin, Clinton, Milverton and Mit- chell. NORTHSIDE W. A. GROUP 1 The January meeting of group 1 of the Northside W. A. was held at the home of Miss Eleanor Hender- son, N. Main St. There were 126 la- dies present. The program opened by singing hymn 502 followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Garnham. A devotional reading was given by Mrs. Workman, and pray- er by Miss Wallace. We had as our guest speaker Mrs. L. Morrison, general W. A. President. She spoke briefly emphasising our co-opera- tion in attending the -general W. A. meetings and$wing our support in redecorating the church. The min- utes of the December meeting were read by the Secy-Treas., Mrs. Grace Hoggarth, and the business period followed. Moved by Mrs. Workman, seconded by Mrs. Garnatam, that Mrs. Orville Dale, Mrs. Silcox and Mrs. Horton be a committee respon- sible for the .social part of our Feb. meeting to be held at the home of 'Vire. James Broadfoot, Tuesday, February 1, at 8 p.m,,a full at- tendance'Lunch is requested, Lunch was served' and a social hour spent The following officers will .repre- sent the group for 1949. Presidents, Mrs. Barron,` Mrs. Garnham; Secy-Treas., Mrs. 'Orville Dale; convenor social, lunch, Miss Myrtle Carter;. devotional, Mrs. Workman; group representative,, Mrs. Workman; co:. sec'y, Miss El- eanor Henderson. ANNUAL MEETING OF NORTH SIDE CHURCH There was a splendid attendance at the annual meeting of Northside United Church held on . Thursday evening,, Jan: 20th.' Rev. H. V. Workman presided and Lloyd Mor- rison was appointed secretary. After the devotional exercises conducted by the pastor reports were submitted covering the congregation's activities and those of the many organizations. All reports revealed healthy condi- tions in every department. In the Official, Board report pre- sented by Dr. F. Harburn, gratitude. was expressed for the faithful work clone by officials and leaders in the church. Mention was made of the leaders of the Sr. and Jr. Choirs and the organist st and the choirs: of theSunday School staff,. theleadersr s ,ithe t e Adult Fellowship gr up an • •o and the Y. P. Union. In the women's work in the W. M. S organization and the W. A. splendid reports were presented. Dr. Harburn • also read' the statistical report of the session stating that 14 members fin been received by certificate and twenty by profession of faith. There were 14 .infant baptisms and 17 burials. Officials elected to the Session, E. C. Chamberlain, Sam Scott, G: A. Whitney and P. B. Moffat were elected for another term, and H. Lawrence to fill a vacancy caused by a removal. Stewards elected were Thos. Wilbee, Ross Murdie, • L. Plumsteel and Chas. Pinder. Audi- tors, Arthur Smith and F. Harburn. Following a report from a com- mittee of the Official Board recom- mending the taking of action to pro- ceed with improvements to the church and its equipment, the con- gregation empowered . the Official Board to proceed with the matter at an early date. Following a very enthusiastic meeting refreshments were enjoyed by members and adherents present. ROBT. BELL FIRM SOLD WEDNESDAY At a shareholders' meeting of the Robt. Bell Engine & Thresher Co. on Wednesday afternoon the sale of the company's assets was confirmed., The purchaser is J. W. Monteith, of Stratford, who explained he is acting. as a middleman for other parties. front Stratford and Perth county, Seaforth and Huron county. The purchase price is $102,400 (equal to $S0 per share), less certain sums for taxes, etc., which it is nncler- stood will leave a net price of ap- proximately $65 a share. Seventeen persons were • in attend- ance besides officials. An amendment, which was defeated, was moved by Mr, T. A. G. Gordon and seconded by Mrs. Roy Lawson: that the price be the full $80 per share without any deductions. Mr. Gordon's notion pointed out that the company has had the use of the shareholders' money , amounting to over $100,000 for forty-eight years, with very few dividends .being paid and none since 1921, although the company has substantial assets. He also pointed out that the law of Canada does not allow a sale of a limited company to a president. The =imminent was defeated by 1,348 to 45 share votes. The motion of sale moved by Mr. Fusee and sec- onded by Prank Sills carried by 1,870 to 40. The largest: shareholder was M•s. Earle Bell, with over 1100 shares. FIRST TEAMS SHOD , IN EGMONDVILLE SHOP Egmondville is once again a prom- inent village with the chopping till and the blacksmith shop both func- tioning -after recent fires, Harold Jackson had the honor of being the first to have his team shod and Mr. Patrick's team the second shod in the new blacksmith shop which opened on Wednesday of this week. Egmondville congregation intend holding their annual meeting on Fri- day evening, Jan. 28th. The ladies are serving a pot -luck supper at 7 o'clock after which moving pictures will be . shown by Rev. Stanway of Brucefield. A good attendance is .roped for. The ladies of the Egmondville Church visited the hospital and toured the whole building on Tues day of s eek. n Fridaythi, Jan.w28th is the 59111 wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weiland, congratula- tions! Mr. James Finlayson had the mis- fortune to have one of his fingers caught in a machine at the Bell foundry, which will lay him off work for a few days. It required six. stitches to close the wound. Mr. and Mrs. R. Dalrymple and Charles visited over the weekend with Mr. and ' Mrs. Ed Chapple, Cromarty. Mr, jellies Black seriously cut his foot while splittingwood one day last week, the axe cut right through the boot and cut between two toes. VARNA The - windstorm which swept through this district left a good many. buildings without .shingles. The women of the United Church are busy getting the church cleaned up after. the decorators: Mrs. Fred McClyinont and Miss Joan spent the weeks end at Toronto. The many friends of Master Billy .Consitt are glad to hear that he is improving in health, ,MISS M..TURNBU.LL HEADS LIBRARY BOARD The •Seaforth Public Library .i 'Board held its annual meeting in the Library on Tuesday evening January 26th. Reports showed total receipts of. 52883,38, expenditures 'of $2352.45;hleaving a credit bal- ance of 3530.93. The total circula- tion of books was 8280 and ' the membership numbered .314, both an increase over the previous• year's figures. Three hundred and thirty- five books were added at a cost of $708,52. Last April the Librarian, Miss G. Thompson, attended a four- week school for Huron County ;Li- brarians, held in Clinton. She was congratulated on obtaining her cer- tificate. Members oftheBoard recentl Y r ' 'aw a preview ofthe'Huron County s p Library Association film, "The Books Drive On", featuring the .tra- vels of the Huron County Bookmo- bile. The interior of Seaforth Public Library is one of the two library in- teriors shown. Sincere regret was expressed that Mr, P. Moffat, who held the office of Chairman of the Board, and Mr. James Stewart, the Seeretary-Trea- surer, had tendered their resigna- tions. Welcome was extended to the two new members of the Board, Rev. G. Campbell and Mr. Wm. Hart. The appointment of officers and committees resulted as follows: Li- brarian, Miss G. Thompson; Chair- man, Miss Mabel Turnbull; Secre- tary -Treasurer, Mr. Wm. 'Hart; pro- perty committee, Mr. Wm. Hart, Rev. G. Campbell, Miss Mabel- Turn- bull; book committee,' Miss S. h Mc- Lean, Miss Alice Daly, Mrs, C. E. Smith, Rev. H. V. Workman; publici- ty secretary, Miss Alice Daly. Now entering the fifty-fifth year of its existence, the Seaforth Public Library Board has the unique honor of having its first woman chairman of the Board, in the person of Miss Mabel. Turnbull. BANTAM TEAMS TO PLAY FOR DUNCAN CUP -Sports Officer, Angus MacLean, announces that the Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Legion is sponsor- ing a local Bantam League Hockey Schedule, that is boys under 14 years of age on Nov. 1, 1948. Mr. W. J. Duncan has kindly consented to; allow the League to play for the Duncan Cup -the emblem, of many leagues: that have provided Seaforth with good sport in past years. Dr. E. A. McMaster has generously do- nated the use of the rink each Sat- urday morning. A single schedule will be played as follows: Jan. 29 at 9 a,ni., Black Hawks vs Bruins; 10 a.m., Canadiens vs Maple Leafs. Feb, 5th, 9 a.m„ Black hawks vs Canadians; 10 a.m., Bruins vs Ma- ple Leafs. Feb. 12th, 9 a.m., Canadiens ve Bruins; 10 a,m., Maple Leafs vs Black Hawks. A further schedule and playoffs will be arranged at a later date de- pending' on the weather. Referee -in -Chief will be Angus. MacLean, Sports Officer of the Le- gion, who will arrange timekeepers and such details. The teams will play three twenty -minute straight time periods per game. The purpose of this legion spon- sored league is to provide super- vised sport and to develop local hoc- key talent. For this reason the teams will be balanced as evenly as possible and at the end of the sche- dule an All Star team will be formed and it is anticipated the will play Y in the Western Ontario Athletic 'Association, Bantam Division. Each of tho boys have been provided with a sports application entry paper and parents are requested to assist the organization of the league by com- pleting the forms. The managers and teams as ori- ginally picked are as follows: Black Hawks -Managers, Johnny Muir and Alvin Smile, Jim Flannigan, Ronnie Muir, Gil- bert Hubert, Sandy McMillan, Lloyd Eisler, Don Hatcher, Murray Lang- ford, John MoGavin, Billy Bennett, Ross Vincent, Don Drager, Chas. Reilly, Jing . Crich, Floyd McFee, Keith Eaton, Jim Johnston, Larry Berger, Joe Williams, John Nigh. Maple Leafs -Managers, Charlie Woods and Buil Muir , Charles Dungey, Doug. Stewart,. Jim Fitzpatrick, Don Powell, Bill Chesney, Durl Hopper, Don Horton, Ron Sutherland, Ted Savauge, Bill Hunt, Ken Dupee, Ron Mason, Ferg. Rowland, Larry Wheatley, Murray Butts, Bob McGonigle, Jim Reyn- olds, Jackie Matthews, Don McKind- sey. Bruins -Managers, Gordon Muir and Bob. Knight. Bill Flannigan, Ray Lee, Ken Wil- lis, Gord. Rowland, Ken MeNairn, Doug. Keyes, Geo, Langford, Gord. Pullman, Don Scott, Bob. Hubert, Bill Roberton, Iyan Carter, Jimmy, Higgins, Clayton Hogg, Bobby Snell, 'Ken Thompson, Ron Scoins, Bill Eckert, Canadiens-Managers, Gus. Mes- senger and Fred Cooper. Andy Crozier, Jack Mcllwain,; George Sills, ILeith MacDonald, Bob. Moorehead, Bill Broome, Mervyn Eyre, Bill Eisler, Wayne Ellis, Floyd Dale, Bruce McFadden, Don Taylor, Grant McClinchey, Jimmy Watson, Bob. Wright, Neil Broad - foot, Bobby Ruston, Ron Williams. Any others wisifing to play in this league please contact sports officer, ;Angus MacLean. S t\1EPTINiiTo make that special somebody specially happychoose a jewellery gift of treasured beauty . and remember, ter a Bridal Wreath diamond e ring is the perfect gift of love! SAVAUGES' Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairing FJIGH SCHOOL TOPICS, • Lois Lockeridge Leads Wingham i To Victory Last Thursday' afternoon Lois Lockeridge, Wingham jumping cen- tre, led the Wingham girl Gagers to a 19-10 victory over the Seaforth Gagers in the Wrotham Armories. Lois scored six field goals and sunk one foul shot during the game to score a total of 13 pointe. Renner - up was Mary Ross with four field !reals, a total of eight points. Seafoh th's scorer was Mary Lou Sills with two field goals, a total of tour points. No fouls trete ca!','d against the W'int;ham 'ills, but .Marie Connolly, Seaforth left guard, .tad two personal fouls against 11-..w and Ruth Keyes had one personal foul against her. The Wingham girls collected elev- en field goals, a total of twenty- two points in the first half, anti three field goals and one foul goal in the second, a grand total of twenty-nine points. Seaforth tallied two points in the first half and four field goals in the second half for a total of ten points. Referee -Betty Case, Seaforth: Wingham-Jean Adaire 0, Vivien Ernest, right forwards; Mary Ross 8, Joan Bushfield 2, left forwards; Lois Lockeridge 13, Ruth Buiginan, jumping centre; Joan Gregg, Marian Irwin, side centre; Ruth Shaevers, June MacDonald, right guard; Doris. Clarke, Joan Risley, left guard. Seaforth-Mae Clark 2, Pat 1Vleir, right forward; Mary Lou Sills 4, Ruth Keyes 2, left forward; Margar- et Stevens 2, Jacqueline Iiabkirk, jumping centre; Mabel Campbell, Mona Caldwell, side centre; Joyce Glanville, Frances Lane, right guard; Marie Connolly, Joan Ryan, left guard. '1' '1' s Seaforth Senior Cagers Win First Game Coming from behind in the first quarter the Seaforth Seniors went out in front to down the Wingham Gagers 26-20. Hiusser and Chapman led Seaforth with eight points each followed closely by H. Hackwell with seven points. Hiusser tallied all his points nl the second half with three field goals and two foul goals. Chap- man scored his eight points partly in both periods. He sunk two field goals and one foul goal in the first half and one field goal and one foul goal 01 the second half.. Runner-up, Howard Hackwell tallied, one field goal and a foul goal in the first and two field goals in the second half. Metcalfe .led Wingham with three field goals and two foul goals in the first and two field goals in the se- cond half, a total of twelve points, He was followed by Stainton with a field goal in the first and two field goals in the second, a total . of six points. Here are the lineups with the number of points and ,(the number of fouls committed): Winghanr-Stainton 6 (3), Locke - ridge 2 -(2), Ernest (1), Metcalfe. 12, Gammage (2), Riehl, Cummins (2), Carrie, Erwin, Brophy. Hanna. Seaforth-Irwin Johnston, Mer tot Hackwell, Don Dale, Art Bolton. Howard Hackwell 7 :(2), Ron Sil:Is, I(3), 'Gordon :l�lc.Kindsey 1, Francis Hiusser 8 (1), James Chapman '8 (1), Murry Mills, Referee - Tom Rafferty, Wing - ham. Time Out-Seaforth 1. Field Goals-Seaforth 10, Wing - ham 8. Foul Goals-Seaforth 0 out of 11, Wingham 4 out of 9. Timekeepers-Wingham, Feagen: Seaforth, Jim Wallace. Coming WOSSA Basketball Games Today Gbderieh nt Wina'h..,n. Clinton at SF.AFORTH. Monday-Seaforth at Goderich, Thm•sdav-:Goderieh at Chetan. .Wingham at SEAFORTH. M Bobby Downs at B.H.S. Feb. lith Don't forget the annual High School et -home dance is being held { two Lvt,eke front to -morrow night, ! Feb, 11th. This dance will be a cont- hived valentine and at-home dance, Bobby Downs and his ten piece or- chestra from London, Ont. will up - ply the music for dancing from 9 o'clock until 1 o'clock. ANNUAL MEETING OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY At a meeting of Seaforth Agri- cultural Society Saturday 'afternoon, J; M Govenlock was re-elected sident. Gordon Benne r etC agricultural � presentative of Hu ron, and C. Re nie, assistant agricultural represen ative, were present, with Mr. Ben nett speaking on the organization of a calf club 111 conjunction with the high school and a garden club bri- I gade. The following were appointed: President, J. M. Govenlock; first vice-president, Russell Bolton; se- cond vice-president, Reeve Arthur Nihcolson. Directors are Elgin Nott, Leonard Leeming, Oliver Anderson, Allister Broadfoot; John Powell, Ro- bert McMillian, Wilfred Glazier, J. M. Scott, E. B. 'Goodie, Robert Campbell, Mrs. Frank Storey, Mrs, John Hillebr•echt. There was a fairly good attend- ance at the meeting and reports in- dicated the 1948 Fall Fair was, the best to date. Mrs: J. Grummebt, who has been secretary for the past two years, tendered her resignation. KIPPEN Mrs. Jas. Mustard is improving after her «recent serious illness. A number of the young people attended the Seaforth Institute eu- chre and dance and reported a splendid time. A social gathering was held at the home of Mrs. J. W. McLean on Jan. 22nd in holier of her sister, Mrs. Ellen McAllister, of Hensall, who celebrated her 80th birthday. Most everybody inthese parts had a great deal of. damage done to theirroofswith,the windstorm. The Kipper Gun Club held a very successful shoot on Saturday last which was much enjoyed by all pre- sent. CHIMNEY FIRE The fire brigade had, a call, to a ehinniey fire at the home of Mr, H. 0. Meir,North Main street, on Thursday night.