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The Seaforth News, 1949-12-01, Page 1he Seaf HURON COUNTY'S LEADING, N EW SPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 72, No. 43 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1949 OFFICERS ELECTED BY LOCAL LODGE The annual .meeting of the Sea - forth L.(l.L. No. 793 was held in their half on Monday, Nov. 28th. There was a fine attendance of mem- bers present with several visitors from Clinton Lodge among whom was the District Master, Thomas Beeves and B. Taylor, P.D.M. and others. The District Master was on his official visit and was introduced. to the Lodge by Hon. P.G.M. Wm. Murray. The District Lodge as, a body will meet with the:Seaforth Lodge on' Monday, December 12th to confer the Royal Blue Degree. The election of officers was eon,,, ducted by the District Master and the installation by Winn. Murray, which resulted as follows:— Immedi- ate P.M., Win. P. Miller; W.M. John 'Oldfield; D -NI. Jas. Parkins; Chap- lain H. E. Lawrence; Rec. Secretary.. Gar. McCli}!they; Fin. Sec.,. Wm. Murray; Treas., David McLean; Mar- shal, Ed Boyce; Lecturers, Mel. Dale and Jas. Raeho; Committeemen, Jack McClinchey, Wm. ' Kelley, Harold Cory,. Wm. Oldfield and Andy Dun- lop, and the Sick and Visiting Com- mittee are the W.M., the D.M. and the Rec. Secretary. . Following the installation, several addresses were delivered by the Dis- r`tidct Master, the Past District, Master and the Principal Officers elect. The 'Lodge closed in harmony with "God save the King". The World'-. Finest Anthracite BLUE COAL E. L. B O X PHONE .43 s_. Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10 a.rn., Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. 11. a.m., Worship. Layniens' Ser- vice. Guest speaker,. Mr. Vodden, St. Thomas. 11:30 a.m., Junior 'Congregation. 7 p.tn,, Worship. Sermon Subject "The Foolishness of • Preaching." December 11, a.m., The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered. Annual Christmas program, Wed. evening Dec. 14th.. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B. A., 13. D. 10 a.m,, Sunday School.. . 11 a.m., "Loyalty to Christ". The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. 7 pm., "Currents in Life". Preparatory Service, Friday, De- cember 2nd, at 8 p.m., ",Self Exam . ination". ACCLAMATION iN ,,,SEAFORTH FOR .1950 All members of the council were returned by acclamation at the an- nual nomination nnual,nonination meeting held in the town hall on Monday night. The nom- inations were as. follows: ' For Mayor: J, E. Keating, by G, R. Johnston and W. T. Teal], For. Reeve: Frank S. Sills, by J. E. Keating- and N. •Scoins. Fon Council: Wallace Ross, by John W, Pullman and R. H. Sproat; Dr. McMaster, by Albert. Baker and N. Scoins; James A, Stewart, by J. E. Keating and F. Sills; B. F. Christ- ie, by W. T. Teall and G. R. John- ston; Norman Scoins; by P. Sills and. J. E. Keating; E..R. Close, by F. Sills and N. Scoins. For School Trustee: North ward, Fred Willis, by Ray Holmes and John Bach; East Ward, Rev. T. D. Jones, by M. '.McKellar and Dr. Brady; South Ward, J. A. Westcott, by Clif- ford Brgaclfoot and Atstin E. Mathe- son. For Public Utility Commission: E. L. Box, by Dr. McMaster and John Crich; K. M. Campbell by J. A. Stew- art and J. E Keating By Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock all members of Council had qualified, also Public School trustees. Mr. Ken- neth Campbell qualified for P.U.C. At the close of nominations a rate- payers meeting was held with Town :Clerk, D. H. Wilson, as chairman. Mayor Keating spoke briefly, out- lining the year's work. Reeve 'Sills, as chairman of the relief and hospit- alization connnittee, said things were' about normal. ' In regard to county Matters he said the county takes in about $600,000 and spends 'about $400,000 on :reads.:'The health unit had been established this year, esti- mated cost one mill, of which half is rebatedby, the Province. Dr. McMaster. as chairman of the finance and park committees said our assessment will be up some next year under the equalized assessment plan, but should not affect individual taxes much. Relief is about 3500 higher than 1943, reflecting a trend of the times possibly. The cost of police will be over 55300 next year, an increase from. $3700.. He raised the question, does Seaforth need two men, and wondered if something might be worked out along that line. He explained that 40 per cent of the money collected in town taxes goes to other people than the council, to. schools and the county. The popula- tion of the town is up a little, anti the crying need is forr more housing. He hoped the lots at the west end would be marked out next year 'so that houses could be built there. Dr.' Mc- Master referred to the town having a larger overdraft than last year. Town treasurer, Wilson, said this was due to the fact that Seafotth finances the Seaforth . High School District Board and their grants have been de- layed. When that is paid the over- draft will be wiped out. Wallace Ross, chairman of the property committee, told of the work accomplished. He said he had been. opposed to the county assessment plan and also to the manner in which the Main Street sidewalk had been resurfaced. The town has a surplus of $40,000 on hand, he said. Councillor Christie, chairman of the fire and water committee, said that up till ten days ago the fire loss for the year had not exceeded $250, The Baldwin fire had raised the figure to well over 312,000. Mi 08 $ r, 8 es e in There r 0 spoke A od to es ed es ay Dr b school or Ms st li n Me n Is s burdening e e COYNE—ATKINSON On Saturday morning, November 5th, the altar of St. Peter's Church, Toronto, was decorated with white chrysanthemums for the marriage of George Ambrose Coyne, son of Mrs. Michael and the late Michael Coyne of Staffa to' Anna Catherine Elizabeth Atkinson, R.N., daughter of Mr. and IMrs. Joseph ' Atkinson, Dublin. Rev. Father R McNabb of- ficiated. The bride was gowned in blue wool crepe with' matching bat, maroon accessories and a corsage of pink and white 'mums. She was at- tended ,by her sister, Mary Atkinson o f, Torontto. who wore a dress of ruby crepe, grey hat and ruby accessories. The, groomsman was Frank 'Coyne, Staffa, brother of the groom. The ushers were Frank Doyle and; Joe 'Lane. After a wedding breakfast at the Windsor Arms Hotel, Mr. and Mrs. Coyne left on a wedding trip through Northern Ontario, Eastern Canada and then to Dublin. They will reside in Toronto. FORMER' RESIDENT REMEMBERS TREE Dear Mr. Beattie:— I have receiv- ed your'' book of poems and have read each and every one of them. with a great deal of pleasure. I have walked by the tree you write about a great many times'as you know, and I think it is one of the most beautiful trees I have ever seen. I am always proud to tell anyone that I came from, Seaforth as I don't believe there ever was a town with such wonderful sports and.sports- men, and I am very proud to have the opportunity of helping, if only in a small way, to build a Community Centre there. 3 am 'enclosing my small contribhtion and sincerely hope that it will be of' help to Seafosth's bowling club in their support, of the new community centre. ,With my kindest regards and wish- ing you the best of health for many years to conte, I am, yours truly, A. G. Twiss (commonly known as Spot) of .Regina. COUNTY OFFICERS OF FEDERATION At the annual meeting of the Hur- on County Federation of Agriculture at Clinton on. Tuesday, the following officers were elected; President, Charles R. Coultes, Belgraye; past president, W. R. Lobb, Clinton; first vice-president, 111. S. McKereher, Dublin; second: vice-president, Wilfred Shortreed, Walton. The secretary -treasurer will be appointed shortly, 81 a year HIGH SCHOOL HOLDS COMMENCEMENT Seaforth District High School com- mer}i:ement exercises were held Fri-` day evening before a capacity crowd in the auditorium. Mr. C. A. Barber, chairman of the High School District Board, presided, and Principal L. P. Plumsteel, B.A., welcomed the visit- ors. Mn. J. A. Slattery, in the ab- sence of Mr, E. B. Goodie, presented the intermediate certificates to forty- six students. Eighteen students re- ceived graduation diplomas from Mr. Russel Bolton, The honour gradua- tion diplomas were presented to Jo- sephine McIver, Earl. McSpadden, Ronald Sills, Donald Smith and John Wallace, • Mr. J. Bryans gave the athletic awards to Beth Boyd, girls' junior champion; Mary Lou Sills, girls' In- termediate champion; Isabelle Speir, senior champion; Boys' athletic awards were presented by Mr. C. M. Smith to Robert Traquair, senior; Eric MacMillan, • intermediate; and Douglas Stewart, while Mr. H. Cole- man presented the Duncan cup to highest scoring girl, Beth Boyd; the Barber cup to highest scoring inter- mediate 'boy, Eric MacMillan, and the Ballantyne cup to highest junior boy, Douglas Stewart. . 'Gordon McKindsey received the Strathcona award from Mr. L. Oliver for the best shot in school. John Whyte received Agriculture award on behalf of S.D.H.S.. This cup is awarded' to school accumulat- ing most points in Seaforth Fall Fair H. S. Poultry Section. The cup do- nated by Mn. W. L. Whyte was also. presented by him. Mr. E. C. Chamberlain, president of Seaforth Lions Club, presented the Lions Club award to Mabel Campbell and Ronald Sills. • The Academic awards -were distri- buted by Mr. G. McGavin, to Grade XIII, 1st John Wallace, 2nd Jose- phine Mclvor• Grade XII, 1st ?,Iona Caldwell, 2nd' June Snell; Grade NT, 1st Joan Wheatley, 2nd Mary Lou Sills;, Grade X, 1st Bernice Dillon 2nd Marilyn Hillis; Grade IX, Eileen McCartney, 2nd Beulah Bradburn, Miss Mabel Turnbull, member of Alumni Association, presented the Alumni Memorial Scholarship, value' $25 to John Wallace, The Carter Scholarship for Huron, value $60. was presented by Mr. 0. Anderson to John Wallace. The Dominion Provincial Univer- sity Scholarship with a $400 value was awarded to John Wallace and the Grade XIII Scholarship with $100 value were awarded to Yvonne Bolton, Mona Caldwell, Isabell Speir and Doreen McFarlane. These were presented by Mr. J. E. Silcox. Mr. L. 13. •Morrison presented the Huron. County Bursary to John Wal- lace. The bursary has one hundred dollar value. Miss J. McIntyre presented the Ki- wanis Proficiency award to Robert McLennan. This award is given by the West Toronto Kiwanis Club for Academic' Proficiency in Middle School at Humberside Collegiate In- stitute and was awarded to Bob while he was a.member of the student body of that particular school Thd valedictory address was given by John Wallace who at present is attending Western University. These exercises were followed by selection from the opera' "H. M. Pin- afore" or "The lass that loved a Sailor", written by Gilbert and Sulli- 'van. This opera was directed by Miss Rena' Fennell and Mrs, J. C. Stevens. The casts included the Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, KC:B., Ronald Sills; Capt. Corcora, commanding 'H.M:S. Pinafore. Arthur Bolton; Ralph Rachsbamn, an able seaman, Donald Dale; Bill Bobstay, boatswain, David Bradshaw, Dick Deadeye, an able sea- man, Michael Bechely; Josephine, the captain's daughter, Charleen Collett, while Beth Boyd played the part of Mrs. Cuffs, better known as Butter- cup. The Glee Club' chorus consisted of twenty crew members and sixty sis- ters, cousins and aunts of Sir Joseph Porter, Pianists were Mavis Oliver and Jean Snell, while James Chapman was stage manager. The scenery was. made by the students under the su- pervision u pervision of Mr. 3. E. Silcox and Mr. James Slattery. The costumes for the crew were ogtained from H.M.C.S. Provost in London. This opera was greatly enjoyed by those present and prolonged applause greeted the chorus and cast as they sang their encore' and grande finale number. •.•James A. Stewart, member of the street committee, gave a report on behalf or Councillor Close, who was absent. $7349.00 had been spent by the ,committee as "follows: streets $1208.00; oiling $3000.00; snowplow- ing 497.00; drains 31497.00. The net cost was. $4349.00 as there was a carryover of $3000 for oiling from 1948. He estimated there would be a government grant of 32000 -towards street expenditures. Arrangements havebeen made for snowplowing on sameterms as last,year, but owing to engine trouble the plow had not: been ableto out. on Sunday of this week. The had been a lot of talk about resurfacing Main street sidewalk, but the committee had done the very best they could. Councillor Norman 'Scoins also spot 'briefly and Mr. Kenneth Camp- "boll member of- the P:U:C. outlined the work of the Commission in the year.A new truck was purchased the summer. Preparations are being madefor the changeover. to 60 cycles. period of general discussion fol- low `during which Mr. Stiner want- ed know if a detailed list of all assessments in town could be pub- lished. He was informed that the assessment roll and town 'records are always open to ratepayers. Brady introduced discussion of establishing two open-air rings for the younger children, one at the pub- lic hool'and the other at the sep- arateschool. The meeting went on record as favoring the idea. • •. W. T. Teall brought up the question of garbage collection, con- tending that Seaforth is the only town in Huron County without some formof regular garbage collection. Members of ,Council said the mat- ter had been investigated and it was found the cost would be at -least five nail instead of the estimated two mill mentioned when the people wereasked for an opinion two years ago The council did not feel justified, in all taxpayerrs..with this expense. .Strong arguments were ad- vanced both for and against garbage collection. ' N * To -night, Thursday, December 1, is the night of the third Department of Education concert. The concert fea- tures the piano styling of .Miss Mary Synes, a very talented concert pian- ist, and the Solway Men's String Quartet from Toronto, Ontario. Tick- ets are obtainable at the door or from any S:H.:S. student at a nom inal charge. A small Deposit reserves any Cif! ,selection till Christmas / { For that special "someb'odj" choose ecru while you can'selece the best at value prices. Here's. worthy gift quality and gnara Ueed satisfaction. SAVAUGES Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairing Seaforth 131.15 THE WATCHWORD FOR VALDE! 1 A. W. KERSLAKE IS REEVE OF HENSALL The nomination meeting for the selecting of candidates for Reeve, Councillors, School Trustees and P. 73.0. was held in the Town hall, Hen- sall, on Friday evening with the fol- lowing results. Reeve, A. W. Kers- lake (acct) ; Council: Lorne Luker (ace.)' to fill vacancy made by resig- nation of Councillor Jack Tudor. Harry Hoy', 'Norman Jones, Win. Parke (accts.). School Board, Cecil Johnston, Peter L. McNaughton, A. L. Case. P,U,C., one year term, Wal- ter Spencer; two year term. Thos. PUBLIC SCHOOL 'Cur assembly was held in our main hall. on Friday, Nov. 18 with Miss Elder's room entertaining, singing "Brother John" in French. We sang several songs beginning with 0 Canada, and ending our program with The Ring. Next Friday we are having an assembly at the regular time and 'Mrs. Ellis' class will put on the programme. This week we have student teach- ers from the :Stratford Normal' School; Mr, Francis Huisser teaching grades 7-8, 'Miss Josephine McIver Welch, The Amber Rebekah Lodge #349 and T.0.0.F. Lodge are sponsoring a euchre and dance in the Town hall, Hensall, on Friday, Dec. 2nd. Lunch booth in hall, Murdoch's Orchestra for dance. Tie annual Christmas concert of the Hensall Public School will be held in the .Town hall, Hensall. on Tuesday evening, Dec. 20th. ANGUS McKINNON The death occurred of Angus Mc- Kinnon, well known Tuckersmith re- sident, on Monday night at Stratford Hospital where he underwent an op- eration early last week and suffered a relapse on Friday. He was in his 85th year and was born on the 10th con. T. uckersniith where he had lived all his life. His wife, the former Lucy Lane, also of Tuckersncith, pre- deceased him on Feb, 28th •of this year. He is survived by one brother, Alex., of Casseltoii, N, :Dakota, the last surviving member of a family of eleven; also a nephew, Rae McKin- non; resided with hint. The funeral will be held Thursday, Dec. 1st, at 9:15 a,m., from the Cleary Funeral Parlors to *St. Seines' Church, Sea - forth, Rev. Fr. Hussey officiating,' W. 1. The December .meeting of the Sea - forth Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. James F. Scott on Tuesday evening, Dec, 6, at 8 p.m. sharp. The roll call will be answered by 'bringing, a gift for a child, and members are asked to please keep this in mind. Mr. J. M. Scott will show pictures of his recent trip to Europe, Those asked to bring lunch are: sandwiches, Miss Thelma Elgie, Mrs. James McIntosh, Mrs. John Hillebrecht, Mrs. Elmer Cameron, Mrs. Earl Papple and Mrs. Cecil Oke; tarts, Mrs. Alex. Pepper, Mrs. James McNairn, Mrs. Gordon McDonald, Mrs. John McLean and Mrs. Mac Scott. The members will visit the County Home on Wednesday after- noon, Dec. 7th, and are asked ..to please leave their donations of -cookies and homemade sandy, also any emp- ty chocolate boxes they may have, at the home of Miss Mabel Cameron not later than Saturday, Dec, 3rd, Means of transportation to the Coen- ty Horne will be decided at the Dec. 6th meeting and anyone unable to come to the meeting may call Mrs. Wm. Leeming for information. All members are asked to please remem- ber their donations of cookies and candies whether they plan to snake this visit or not. Interment will take place in St: Seines' Cemetery, the pallbearers be.: ing J. M. MdMillan, Jos. Dorsey, Leo. Hagan, Cecil Pullman, Hugh McMil- lan, Archie Hoggarth. DUBLIN The parents' night was held in the Continuation School here on Thurs- day with a large crowd of parents and friends present. The. pupils' work was on display in the different class- rooms. A short program, with Joseph !Malone as chairman, opened with the Frenchversion of 0 Canada, lack Murray gave a reacting on the hist- ory of Dublin followed by a play "The Bishop's Candlesticks" by grade nine pupils, The presentation of awards for the essay contest was made by Rev. Dr. F+foulkes, to Al- phonsine Meagher, Alice Ryan and Dorothy Dillon. The field day awards were presented by Martin Feeney, a; member of the school board. Winners boy's individual events, Allan But- ters and Jerome Murray; girl's, Leona Givlin and Beatrice Murray. Members of the winning ball teams. were given athletic crests. The girls' captain was Beatrice Murray and the Louis Lane. After. boys' captain, Lo isthe program it was moved by James Mc- Quaid and Patrick Ryan, that a par- ent teacher association :he organized; Louis Dillon, James. Nolan, and Mar- tin Feeney were named the execu- tive committee. teaching grades 6-7, Miss Mary Ha- gan teaching grade 3 and ,ivtiss Lor- raine Rowland teaching grade 1. Ladies!!! Mr. Eastman and Mr. Mulford have invented a gadget to stop the candles from dripping on your hats at the Candle -light Service on December 16. R, * We hear that the Glee Club mem- bers will be adorned in new gowns for the Christmas season and we would be pleased if some of the mothers volunteer to help with the sewing of the gowns. Our exams are still on the go. Thank goodness we just have two left. What was that noise in the hall the other day Oh! That was bir. Mulford our. dancing teacher. Hadn't you heard? Why, he has undertaken to teach us to do the old fashioned folk' dance. Some of the boys and girls pretended to be shy and wouldn't choose a partner, ,so Mr. Mulford had to do the choosing. We think they will soon get over that. KiPPEN The Kippen East Women:, Insti- tute are "holding a banquet for all the members and; their families in the Legion rooms in Hensall on Fri- day evening, Dec. 2nd, supper at 6:30 sharp, followed by a good pro- gram. We are sorry to report little Mar- garet Edgar was operated on in Clin- ton Public Hospital last week for ap- pendicitis. We wish her a speedy re- covery. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons visit- ed recently with the latter's sister and brother-in-law Mr, and Mrs, J. Carter at Morrisville. Quite a number of Stanley resi- dents attended the Federation of Ag- riculture banquet in Varna United Church on Thtirsday evening last.. The School Section No. 2, Tucker - smith are holding their Christmas entertainment on Tuesday evening, Dec. 20th at 3:13 p.m. 'The Sunday. School pupils of St. Andrews United Church are prepar- ing for their Xmas entertainment which is to be held Monday evening. Dec. 19th. :Miss Mabel Whiteman %pent Mon- day in London. Rev. C. W. Down of Exeter spoke in St. Andrew's United Church here on Sunday last while Rev. A. Hinton took both services at James St. United Church in Exeter. The W.11M.S meeting of the Kippeu Church will be held next Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 7. at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Ed. McBride. This will be the special Christmas meeting. Ray McGregor, son of 'Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGregor, of Minion, died Nov. 29 in Windsor following a long illness, in his 12th year. Surviving are his parents and two brothers, James and Grant, both et home. Private funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2:30 from his parent's home, with 'Rev. Mr. Hin- ton, of St. Andrew's United Church, Kippen, officiating. Burial will be in Hensall Union Cemetery. WINTHROP Mr, and Mrs. W. E. Hawley spent a few days in Stratford this week. Many friends of Mr William John- ston will be sorry to know he is ill at. his hone in McKillop The W.M.S. and W.A of Caven, Winthrop, will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 'nth at 2 -p.m. in the schoolroom of the church. The officers for 1950 will be installed at this meeting. The guest speaker will be Moe. Robt. McKerch- er. Will all the secretaries please have their reports ready for this meeting. McKILLOP Don't forget the Christmas con- cert at S. S. No. 12, McKillop, De- cember 14. Program starts at 8180. Come one, come all. Another social get-together was held at S.S. No. 12, Nov. 24th. Pro- gressive euchre was played the first part of the evening with honors go- ing to 'Mrs Robt. McClure, first for ladies: Mr. Harry .Rapson for men. Lone hands, Mrs. Byerinan, consola- tion, Ivan McNab. Lunch was served after which a couple hours of danc- ing was enjoyed by young and old. A Christmas entertainment will be held 111 School Section No, 2, Mc- Killop, Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. A good program of music and recita- tions. GREY Reeve—John McNab, Clifford Rowland. Deputy Reeve - Bert Johnston, 'George McDonald. Council -Percy Ward, Kenneth McParland, .William Bishop ',(accls,). Public ,;School Board —'David Hardie, Harry Bolger, Kenneth Mc- Lean 1(accls.).