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The Seaforth News, 1947-05-29, Page 1The Seaforth WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 70, No. 22 News HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 29; 1947 BAND CONCERTS START SUNDAY NIGHT The Sunday evening band concerts will begin next Sunday, June let, in • Victoria Park at 8.00 p.m• by the Seafortli Highlanders Band, under the leadership of Bandmaster E. H, Close. The band wishes to acknowledge the following donations towards new uni- forms: Seaforth Women's Institute, $5; Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge $10. The Sunday evening program is as follows: 0 Canada; March, "Camp Sheridan ; religious selection "Joy to the World"; march, "Gettysburg"; overture, "Three Merry. (K)nights"; serenade, "Cupid' Charms"; march, "Chilcothian"1 overture, 'Royal Page- ant"; March, "34th Division"; over- ture, "Royal .Emblem"; march, "In- vercargill"•• hymn, "Faith of our Fathers"; •The,King. DIED IN DETROIT • Mrs. F. garburn has received word of the death in Detroit of her brother, Mr. James Pinder, on May 19th. Mr. Pinder bad lived in -De- troit for about twenty-five - years where he was a barber. He was born in Hibbert township,.son of the late. 1VI1. and Mrs.' Richard Pinder, and is survived by his wife, one daugh- ter and- one granddaughter, also his sister. A brother, William Pind- er, Seaforth, predeceased m SEAFORTH• WiNS FIRST, ' OF SOFTBALL GAMES The Seaforth softball season was launched here Tuesday alight with an 8-5 'victoryfor Seaforth over Centralia. It was a slugger's night; four home runs were driven out, by Woods and Cameron of Seaforth, and Chapetta- and Hubbs of Central Seaforth pitcher Hal a,Deneau kept -the visitors scoreless for the first three innings; he had trouble in the fourth, when Hubbs hornered, Miller tripled. and two runs scored. Centralia also had a big fifth inning, including a homer with no one on, and a triple with two on for three runs. Frank Kennedy replaced Den - eau on the mound for Seaforth, and held Centralia scoreless for the re- mainder of the game. The score was tied with a single by Don Smith that scored two runs, and a Iong fly by Boussey that let one run score after the catch. The winning run was driven home by Wood's double in the sixth inning. Sea ,'rth: B. Smith 1b, Lee 2b, Wood 3b, - Cameron ss, Boussey rf, Eisle , D. Smith If, O'Shea c, Dene Kennedy p. Ce lia: Miller 'lb. Hobbs 2b, Foster' 3b, Coleman ss, McMillan rf, Ciiapetta cf, McDougall If, Hamil- ton c, Rhade p• years ago. The late Mr• Pinder con- REV. J. R. PETERS CALLED •ducted a barbershop in Seaforth over forty years ago in the old Cady black. He was buried in Detroit on Wednesday.. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Hugill an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Madelon Joyce, to Mr. George H.' Miller, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Miller of Alma. The wedding to take place the mid - die, of June at their home in McKil- NOW It is good business and ' protection to fill your bins. Coal to be paid for within 15 days. E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Worship Service, Sub- ject, "The Secret,of the Church Tri- umphant". • 7' p.m., Worship Service, Sub- ject, "Not Failure, But Low Aim is 11111,4, Crime'. Join us in the worship of God. Egmondville United. Church . Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m„ Sunday School. - 11 am, Communion Service, "Justification". • '7 p.ni. "Religious Axioms Preparatory Service. Friday, May 30th at 8 p•m., "The meaning of the Cross'. • Anglican June 1st,' Trinity Sunday. St. Thomas' Seaforth. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11�m., Hely 'Communion. 7 pm.., Evening prayer. St. Marys, Dublin 8 pin., Holy Communion First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m., The Sunday School. 11 a.m., Public Worship. The Sa- crament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated. " - 7 pan. Public Worship. The Rev. Ii. Douglas Stewart, B.A., will preach. Friday, May 30th, 8 p.m. Prepare- tory Service. All members are re- quested to be present. KIPPEN Miss Isabelle. Alexander and Miss Dorothy Hobday of Toronto spent the boliday with the fo•mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Keyes and Marlene of Varna and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Westlake, Sandra. and Ron- ald of Bayfield visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons and family visited or ',Sunday with Mr. 'and Mrs. Joseph Linden of Denfield. Quite a number from here attended the opening of Lakeview Casino, Grand Bend, on Saturday' evening. Miss Verna Linden of Denfield is spending' a few days with her "sister Mrs. and Mrs. Archie Parsons. Mrs. S'a-Baird, Oran and .Gerald, of Brucefield, visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. E. McBride. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dayman on Sunday, were the latter's sister Mrs. Rhoda West- lake of Exeter; Mr. • and Mrs. Charles ,Westlake of St. Catharines; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Westlake and family of London; Mr. and Mrs. Will Westlake and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Makins, of -Exeter. Mr. Joseph Dayman of'Tuekeesmith has disposed of his homestead in Sas- katchewan which he homesteaded 45 years ago. Mr. Dayman returned to Tuckersmitb 33 years ,ago and is still farming here. Mr. and Mrs. 'Keith :r.Colborne 'and family of Shallow Lake spent ;the week end with. Mre Colborne's par- ents, Mr. and `Mrs. Joseph Daynlail and Howard. TO McKILLOP-CHARGE On Sunday, May 25th, Rev. J. R. Peters, B.A., of Soinbra, conducted services on the McKillop pastoral charge. In the evening a joint Meet- ing of the three congregations was held in Caren Church, Winthrop, with Rev. Gordon Hazlewood of Walton presiding; and Robert McFarlane as secretary. A unanimous call was ex- tended'to Rev. Mr. Peters to become pastor of these three congregations. Mr. Peters is no stranger to Huron Presbytery, having served in Bel - grave, Dungannon and Varna. Mr. Peters will become pastor on July 1st. MAE. LANE AUXILIARY The Evening Auxiliary of North- side United Church met on Tues- day evening May 27 with Mrs. Christie presiding. bliss Vera. Mole opened the meeting by reading a poem "I Wonder Why". After sing- .ing "In Christ there is no East nor •West" Miss Laura. Mole led in pray- er. Mrs. P. "Moffat, acting see'y, read the minutes of the April meet- ing. Interesting reports were given of the Huron Presbyterial meeting held at Exeter on April 24th, 1947, by two delegates, Mrs. -N. Knight (a.m.) and Mrs. Clifford Broadfoot 1(p. m.). Mrs. Knight's report was read by Mrs. A. Sillery. Miss Fen- nell then took the chair in the ab- sence of Mrs. Knight. "Breathe on me breath of God" was sung and the Lord's Prayer was repeated in uni- son. The scripture, Psalm XXIV was read responsively. A duet "The Lord's Prayer". was sting by Misses quarey riau ac- companied by Mrs. IVloffat and was much enjoyed. The topic consisted of four letters under the following Beadings an read by Miss Eleanor lalumateel. 1. Medical Missions in India, 2. Public Health and Health Education e.g. Maternity and Child Welfare by Miss R, Fennell. 3. The Great Scourges of Indra, e.g. Malar- ia, Leprosy, Small -Pox, Plague and Tuberculosis 'by Mrs. H. Snell. 4. Christain Training of Dr's and nurses. The meeting closed by sing- ing "Jesus Shall Reign" and repeat- ing the Mizpah Benediction. ST. THOMAS' W. A. The W. A. of St. Thomas' Church will hold its closing meeting of the season in the Parish hall on Tues- day, June 3rd at 3 p.m. Afternoon tea will be served following the business session, and it is hoped that all members can arrange to be --pre- sent WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Financial Statement of the Sea - forth Women's Institute for the year ending Apr. 30th, • 1947: Receipts — Balance from previous year. $189.12; Member's fees, 7.80; Grants. (Govt. or Municipal) nil; Miscellaneous (collections, dances, home baking sale, catering to legion, dance, sale of pins, booth on Fair Day, 820.10. Total—$1011.02. Expenditures — Meetings, hall rents etc., $68.00; Officers' Honor- aria and expenses, 31.40r Postage. Stationery and Publicity. 23.32; Dept. Instruction, nil; books, period- icals, 18.08; Community activities, 272.42; Miscellaneous, Cancer Fund, Aid to China Fund, Save the Child- ren. Fund, _Affiliation fees, Life membership pin, speaker at ban- quet, catering for banquet. 493.84; total—$907.01. Balance April 30t11, $104,01. MRS..WM. SMiTH The death' of Mrs. William Smith occurred at her late residence, Market St., on May 21st 'after an illness of three months. Formerly Florence Rea, the deceased wasborn in England 70 years ago, On Dec. 23, 1900, she was married to Mr. Smith at Coventry, Eng., and three years, later they came to Seaforth, She is survived by her husband and a son, J. H. Smith of.Plattsville, and a daughter, .Annie, at hoarse. The funeral was held on Saturday. Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert of St. Thomas' Church, officiating. Interment took place in Maitlanclbank cemetery. end HOSPITAL AID EXPRESSES THANKS The Women's Hospital Aid to Scott Memorial Hospital held their regular meeting on Thursday. May 22nd in the Nurses Residence. The meeting opened by repeating the Lord's• Prayer in -unison. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. The treasurer gave a very encouraging report. Miss Droning gave a report of the donations re- ceived on Hospital "Day; which in- cluded—soap, drinking glasses, sher- bets, fruit nappies, egg cups, wash cloths, bath towels, paint and story books, crayons, paper napkins, pud- ding and jelly ppwders, soup, jars and cans of fruit. maple syrup, pick- les, tea, case of peas, flower vases, sets of cream and sugar, bed and pin-up lamps, pillow cases, towell- ing, flanellette blanket and dresser scarf.• The following is an estimate made on all donations: Seaforth Public School, $25.72; Seaforth High School, $11.44; Seaforth Separate School, $4.4.0; Egmondville School, 48 cents; general donations. '$136.- 50; cash donations, $271.00. Grand total, $• 449..54, May we take this opportunity to thank all those who helped to make "Hospital Day" such a success. GARDNER-SMITH The marriage of Miss Margaret Harriett Smith, daughter -of Mr. and Mrs. Wllliam.D. Smith of-Seaforth, to il'Ir. Kenneth George Gardner, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. Gardiner of Toronto, took place on Saturday in Northside United Church, Sea - forth. Rev. R. H. Williams of First Presbyterian Church officiated. Mrs. Jas. A. Stewart was at the organ and Mr. David R. Stewart sang "0 Perfect Love" and "Until". Given in 'marriage by her father the bride wore a street length frock of tur- quoise blue silk crepe with match- ing -flowered hat and carried a show- er bouquet- of Butterfly roses. Mrs. Gordon McKellar matron of honor for her sister, wore a similar frock of yellow silk crepe with matching flowered hat and carried Talisman roses. The groomsman was Mr. Bruce Gibson. Toronto, and the ushers were Mr. William R. Smith, brother of the bride and Mr. Gordon McKellar. • The reception was held at the h f th b d' ' t h r Iis. Smith received t e guests nn a D h frock of Dusty Rose silk, black ac -1 cessories-andwore a corsage of white roses. For travelling the bride changed to a yellow gabardine suit, black accessories and wore a cor- sage of roses. After a trip to New `York they will reside in Toronto. McKILLOP The funeral funeral of Gary Orville Beuermann, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Beuermann, was held Sunday afternoon from their home,' lot 10, con. 8, McKillop. Interment took place hi St. Peter's - Lutheran cemetery, Brodhagen. Rev. Schultz officiated, The pallbearers were Ronald Beuermann, Lloyd Beuer-' mann, Robert Regele and Thos.' Sloan. Flowerbearers were Elsie Re- ' gele, Rose Murray, Mary ' Roach, Janet Beuermann, Joan and Carol Robertson. l The community was saddened by1 Gary's sudden death on Friday, May 28rd. He was aged 1 year, 10 1 months and 8 clays and is survived by his parents and an infant sister, Sheila. HULLETT Mr. and Mrs -- Archie Hoggarth and daughter Jane of Wallaceburg spent the holiday and weekend at the home of' her parents Mr. and Mrs. Win. Britton. ' Mr. Donald Stephenson, Owen Sound spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. and - Mrs. Leo. Stephenson. ' Mr. Milton Moore, Toronto, spent the weekend and holiday with his brother, Wni. Moore. Mr. Charles Riley was in - Srat- ford on Friday. , 1 Mr. Fred Riley; and niece Shirley - an, Kitchener, spent . the weekend at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. Riley. I CROMARTY Miss Hazel Laing, Waterloo, Miss M. Nelson, Mount Forest, with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Laing. - Mr and Mrs. Fred Mills, Granton, with Mrs. A. Robertson and John Robertson. Mr. and Mrs. Torn Gillespie and Margaret, Toronto, with -relatives here. Miss Mary Abbotts, Toronto, for- merly of Thornbury. with Mrs. Wm.- Houghton. Miss Betty McKellar in Mitchell. Mrs. Margaret Barr. M. and Mrs. James Barr. Stratford, with Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McKellar. Miss. Margaret . Miller, Calgary, with Mrs. S. A. Miller. Mg. and Mrs. C. Salter, Blyth,. with Christina and. Angus McKaig. Miss Donna Parker, Mrs. Duncan McKellar, Miss Grace Chalmers, Mrs. Tom Laing attended the W.I. district annual at Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace at Carlingford with Mir. and 'Mrs. Don- ald Wallace. JOHN J. CLUFF, FORMER MAYOR, PASSES A distinguished citizen of Sea - forth who: served many years as mayor ofthe`town, John 3. Cluff died at his home on Friday. He was in his 75th year. Death came 'after. a short illness. Mr. Cluff. was born in Seaforth, and was married in Seaforth in 1903 to Catharine Ann Scott, who sur- vives him. Mr. Cluff in partnership with his brothel-, operated the plan ing 'mill and lumber business of N. Cluff and. Sons, until they sold the. Erni early last year. . Daring 't long and active car- eer in municipal affairs he field the' chairmanship successively of every committee of the town coun- cil, the chairmanship of the public utilities commission, and was elected mayor from 1987 to 1946. In De- cember, members of the town coun- cil presented him with a silver tray' in recognition of 40 years of service in public office.: He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, of the Seaforth' Lion s Club, • and of the Canadian Order of Foresters. For three years he was president of, the Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club, His father, the late Noble Cluff 'served many Years on Seaforth .council, and was mayor in 1905 and 1906. John J. Cluff first entered town council in 1907, to carry on the family tradition of public ser- vice. He was a town councilor dur- ing the mayoralties of Mr. Broder- ick, Thomas E. Hayes, Duncan Mc- Callum, William Anent, Harry Stewart and Dr. F. Harburn. Mr. Cluff is survived by his wife: by one daughter Janet, at home, and one son Scott, at home; by one bre- ther, A. F. Cluff, and one sister, Mrs. James Grieve, both of Sea - forth. The funeral which was pri- vate was held Monday from the home on East.William St., conduct- ed by Rev. R. H. Williams and Rev. H. V. Workman. Interment in Mait- landbank Cemetery. A solo was sung by James T. Scott during the ser- vice. The pallbearers were: Les Fleming. Claire Reith, E. H. Close, Jack Scott, Thos, Cluff, Frank Grieve. Flower bearers: Helmer Snell, H.' Finnigan, Geo. Kruse, D. H. Wilson, Robt. 'Tyndall, D. L. Reid, Gordon Ritchie, Harold Jack- son, pd. Chesney, M. A. Reid, Ross Savauge, E. C. Chamberlain, James Cluff. Thos. Sills, Frank Case. HARLOCK Mrs. Leo Watt and Jessie return- ed home from Seaforth hospital on Friday, May 16th and have had a lot of callers since coming home, We are pleased that as far as they know, Jessie's leg is doing favor- ably and hope she continues to do well. Mr. and' Mrs. James Scott and family of Toronto spent the week end among the McVittie friends end at Blyth. -- Mr. lyth.- Mr.. and Mrs. Lockhart -Johnston and family and Miss Doris Lear of Hamilton spent the week end at the home of the .latter's parents, - Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Lear, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Watt and other friends. Mr. Robert and Miss Agnes Leip- er and a lady friend motored from Toronto Saturday spending the holi- day at the hone of the former's mo- ther, Mrs. Annie Leiper and family, returning to Toronto on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Knox and fa- mily spent Friday night at the home of the fornier's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Knox, in Londesboro,' Miss Levine. of Toronto was hone for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Knox and children -spent Sunday at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Graydon Neal near Summer1n411• The formers mother, Mrs. Jennie Knox who had been spending the winter with her daugh- ter in Toronto is at present'with Mrs Neal. • Mrs. Wm. Pepper of near' Bruce -I field spent Wednesday of last week at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. A. W. McEwing, also 'calling on Miss Jessie Watt. Knechtel's of London -spent the holidayandweek end at the hone' of Mr. Reece Ferris. I Mrs. Ted Pollard and baby boy returned -home from the hospital and are doing fine. . • I Messrs Isaac, -Albert and John Rapson :attended the funeral of their' cousin, the late Mr. Horace Horton of Goderich on Thursday of last $1 a yea cigt '?&orthy C ribute... daflIoeff a —THE PROUDEST NAME IN f�onld.Q+ 11250 /7I _� _,, .LOCKETS Popular heart de- QQ sign in a sterling (� silver locket of ex- f quisite beauty. She will admire Adorns pendantSt your good taste if and chain Gold youchoosechiser- filled two-tone. ,gagernentring finish and %tone set. S AVAUGES Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Post Office, Seaforth DUBLIN Prior to their departure for their new home near Dublin, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Feeney, Hibbert Township, were' surprised by a well-wishing group of neighbours and friends. An address was read by Augusta Dueharme and presentation of a R tri -lite lamp was made by James O'- Reilly. The honored guests express- ed their thanks and extended their hospitality for a social evening of cards and danci tt uvu.u,,evuo lunch was served by a volunteer group of young ladies. Mr. and Mrs, Feeney have moved to the farm on the 2nd concession of Hibbert which is the birthplace of NIr. Feeney, who is the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Feeney. The regular meeting of Zion Wo- men's - Association was held at -the home of Mrs. James T. Malcolm and Mrs. Dalton 1'Ialcohn. with a splend- id representative attendance of members and guests. The roll call answered by each member repeat- ing a verse of scripture. A Mother's Day reading was rendered by Mrs. Lloyd Barker and Miss Gwen Brit- ton favored with a vocal selection, Rev. Mr. Daynard closed the meet- ing with prayer. A quilt was com- pleted, by the ladies and a bounteous ;lunch served by the hostesses. Dur ing the past month a penny contest was held, which realized 020.84 with Mrs. R. S. Aiken's group winning. i week. LONDESBORO I' Mrs. Geo. Moon is visiting friends in Toronto this week. Ma's. Chas. Watson is at the home .of her daughter, Mrs. John Sinclair at Kippen Mrs Robert Youngblut spent Tuesday but London. 'Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Crawford and Sandia, London, visited with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Crawford' on Sunday, . Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lydd'iatt and family and Mrs Annie Lydcliatt, of Blyth, were the .guests of Mrs. F. Wood on Sunday. Mr. ',Willows Mountainhas pur- ohased the McCool house at the west end of the village and is' now overhauling it and will move into it shortly.We welcome. them to the vi -]lige. Miss • Mary Caldwell, " London, spent the week end with her 'par- ents. Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Caldwell. Mr. John Nott is working at the sawmill at Auburn. Mary, the Mother. of God. The beau- tiful shrine banked with spring flowers was centred by a statue of the Blessed Virgin, whieh was crowned by the president, Miss Helen Flanagan. The procession from the rectory lawn was composed of the rector, Rev, Dr. Ffoulkes, with the altar - boys followed by the Sodalists gowned in white with flowing veils and crowning wreaths. Miss Kay Woods carried the Sodalist Banner and the flower girls were: Patricia Costello, Phyllis Butters, Rose Marie Feeney and Betty Kramers• Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes addressed the members and candidates who were received into the Sodality during the service. He enumerated the wonder- - ful qualities and prerogatives of the Mother of God and exhorted the So- dalists to imitate her virtues of hu- mility, purity, and kindness to all throughout their lives. Four candidates were received by the Spiritual Director, Dr. Ffoulkes. - Following their Act of Consecra- tion to Mary, they were presented with the medals of the Sodality. Those received were: Beatrice Mur- ray, Phonsine Meagher, Mary Horan and Jeanette Jordan. Misses %Irene and Ellen Stubbs Los Angeles, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Jack Culliton, Toronto, with lir. and Mrs. David McConnell, Miss Mary Dorsey, London, with her. mother, Mrs. Agnes Dorsey. Mr, and Mrs. Fergus Reynolds, Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carpenter. Misses Eileen, Jean and Loraine Jordan, London, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jordan. j bliss Mary Atkinson, Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jo- seph Atkinson. - Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Feeney and daughter, Betty, and son Joseph, London, with Mr, and Mrs. Patrick Feeney. Mrs. Joseph Donnelly underwent a major operation in Seaforth Mem- - orial Hospital this week. Mr. and Mrs. George Clement and two children, Mr. and Mrs. K. Doh- erty, London, with' Mr. and Mrs. , Arthur Forster, Mrs. Katharine Benninger, Lon- don, with Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Ben- ningei. Misses *Katharine and Dorothy Jordan, Kitchener with their mother Mrs. Loretta Jordan. Misses Mary Margaret and Teresa Ryan, London, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ryan. - Miss 1VI'arion Meagher, London, with her parents, Mr. and. MTS. John Meagher. Joseph Costello and Allen Butters in Detroit. Mrs. Earl Healy, Blyth, and Miss Dorothy Donnelly,-Goderich, with their parents; Mr..and Mrs. Joseph Donnelly. Mrs. Leonard. Nagle is iu Seaforth Memorial hospital for treatments. - .Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Brown, Kin - kora. with Mr. ani Mrs. Joseph At- kinson, Mrs. Alex -Sutherland and, son Donald- and daughter, - Jean, Hamilton, with- Mr. and Mrs: James Ki'auskop'f and other friends. Mas, S. V• Ryan, Stratford, with Patrick Maloney and Mrs. Schulman.. Miss lelary roidiin, Toronto, with her 'brother Patrick Jordan and Mr's. 3:451".. - Mii., au and Mrs. Lennon, Stratford, with Mr: and Mrs. John cams op and 'Leo Mizauskopf. I Mrs. D. McConnell in Toronto. A former resident of Egmond-i ville, Mrs, John Quinlan, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Cronin, Hibbert Township, following a prolonged illness. She was form- erly Miss Catharine Marcella Keeler a native of Seaforth, and was in her 44th year. She is survived by her father, William Keeler, Hibbert; her .husband; one daughter (Mar- garet) Mrs. John Cronin, Hibbert; one son, James Quinlan,. Hamilton,' and two grandchildren. The funeral was held from 'her late residence at Egmondville to St. James' Church Seaforth, on Thursday morning.' Rev. Father Hussey officiated at the Requiem High Mass and at the graveside service. Mrs. Margaret Devereaux presided at the . organ, The pall bearers were: Angus Ken- edy, James McQuaid, Auguste Do- charme, Michael Murray, Thomas Hieknell and Joseph Rowland. In- terment took place in St. James' cemetery, Seaforth. Honoring Miss Katharine Du -1 charme, a pre -nuptial party featur-, ing a miscellaneous shower, spon- sored by Mrs. Emmett Malone and Mrs. Joseph F. Melady was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Auguste Ducharine, Hibbert Township. About fifty ladies were present to extend congratulations and pied! wishes to the bride-to-be. An address, was read by Mrs. Emmett Malone and presentation was made by Mrs.' Joseph Malady. The various gifts ofl silver, linen, china, glass and money, were opened by Mrs. Malone an Mrs. -Melady for which the• guest of, honor thanked each donor indiyi.du- ally. Ten tables of progressive eu-1 chre were arranged; first prize for highest score was won by Mrs. Staples; lucky chain prize by Mrs. 3V.t. Schulman, and'. consolation award by Mrs. Morris Melady. Dainty frestmients were served by a bevy of bright young ladies. The members of St. Patrick's So- clality held their annual May'crown- ing ceremony on Sunday night when they paid tribute to their patroness,