The Seaforth News, 1945-12-20, Page 1The
R O N C O U N i' V' S L E
ADI N G NEWSPAPER
WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 68, No. 51
ANNUAL MEETING OF
SEAFORTH LEGION
A large number~ attended the
annual meeting or the Seatorth
branch .of the Canadian Legion lhelcl
on Friday, Dec, -14th. The reports of
the committees showed the Branch to
have had a very suooessful year.
The following are the officers: Past
President, Dr. J. A. Munn; President,
B. J. Duncan; 1st vice pres., 3, 3.
Holland; and vice pres„ H. Finnigan;
sec.-treas., T. D. Sills; Pension officer,
C. P. Sills; assist. pension officer, R.
S. Box; chaplain, Rev. Capt, T. P.
Hussey; assist. chaplain, Rev. Patton;
Hon. chaplain, 'Rev. B. W. Edwards;
Sergt. at arms, 11. N. McLeod; eleir-
man of entertainment comm., J. L.
T3'otham; membership comm., A.
Calder; poppy comm., H. Free; sick
and visiting, 3. McMillan,
VARNA BOY WINS
RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
Robert Morrison Aldwinekle, 25; of
Varna, has been named one of Ont-
aria's 1946 Rhodes •scholars, R. M.
Aldwinckle,,a student in engineering
physics et the University of Toronto.
was discharged from the ItOAF last
May, and won the Distinguished Fly-
ing Cross and a Mention iii Dis-
patches during service in the RCAF.
ENGAGEMENT
Mr, Wm. Riley of Egmondville
wishes to announce the engagement
of his only daughter, Emma Marie,
to Delmer Emmerson Potter, son of.
Mr. and Mrs. Wnt. Potter of Luck
now.
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E. L. BOX
Northside United Church
Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister..
10 a.m., Sunday School.
Christmas Services
11 a.m,, "The Song of The Heav-
enly Host."
Music by Senior and Junior choirs
7 p. nr A service featuring
Christmas music.
Senior and Junior choirs.
The special musical service of the
year,
We welcome everyone to these
services.
Anglican
Dec. 23: Fourth Suncley in Advent:
St. Thomas', Seaforth:
10 a,nr. Sunday School.
11 a.m, Morning Prayer: "Ocie
Whom Ye know not."
7 p.m. Evening Prayer: "Even So,
Cone, Lord Jesus,"
St. Mary's, Dublin:
2.90 Sunday School.
3. Christmas Service: i-Ioly Com-
munion and Sermon ---"The Newborn
Ring.,,
December 26th: Christrnas Day.
St, Thomas', Seaforth:
8,30 am, Holy Communion.
11 a,m. Holy Communion and
Sermon,
The annual Carol Service at St.
'fhoinas'. Seaforth; will lbe geld on
Sunday, Dec, 30th, at 7 p.m.
Tho Rector, Rev. 0. P. L. Gilbert,
B.A., at all services,
Egrnondvilie United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D.
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m,, "God's gift to the
World."
7 p.m., The Christmas message
of hope."
NORTHSIDE W. A.
ELECTS OFFICERS
The general meeting of. the W.A.
of North ;Side United Church was
held Friday evening in the basement
of the church. After singing the
favourite carols, Mrs. Hawkins read
the scripture and Mr. Workman led
in prayer. Mrs; Close read us a de-
votional.p'aper. Miss Fennell the;
president called for eeports of the
group secretaries and : other com-
mittees. These showed a very suc-
cessful and interesting year's work.
Mrs. Becely favoured its with a very
pleasing solo. Mr, Workman con-.
ducted the election of officers and
the new slate is: Honorary pres,,
Mrs, Workman; past pies„ Miss Fen-
nell;pres., MTs. 1', Moffat; vice -pros,
Mrs. Pollard; corr. sec., Mrs. N.
Knight; rec. sec,, Miss M. '. Dale;.
treas., • Mrs. L. Morrison; 'devotional
cam: Mrs. Workman.' 'Mrs. Aiken -
head; parsonage coin. Mrs. Savauge,
Mrs. J. Scott, Mrs. T. Webster;
kitchen com. Mrs. Cuthill, Mrs. Dale,
Mrs, McQuaig, Mrs. Eaton; visitation
and social • welfare com. Mr`s. F.
Storey, Mrs. Consitt, Mrs, Pinlayson;
flower decorating conn, Wire . Hee-
garth, Miss W. Savauge; pianist
and ass't,' Mr's. Christie, Mrs. • 0,
Barber; auditors, Misses Lawrence
and Moffat. It was nlved and sec- I
nded that We have ur annual Valen-
tine Supper. _
FEDERATION DECIDES TO
'CONTINUE FIELD DAY
The director's of the IIuron Fed-
eration of Agriculture met in the
,agricultural 'board room at Clinton
with Mr. Harry L. Sturdy in the
chair. Mr. Sturdy spoke briefly and
handed the meeting over to the new
president-elect, Mr. Russell Bolton,
who asked for the support and co-
operation of all members. Mr, Robt.
McKercher, who spoke of the good'
leadership and devotion of the past
president, moved a hearty vote .of
thanks and that Mr. Sturdy be made
Honorary President. The motion car-
ried unanimously. The correspond-
ence was read by the Secretary, Mr.
W. V. Roy. It was decided to send
four delegates to short course at
Western University, on rural lead-
ership and co-operation.
On a motion by Messrs. Michie
and Coultes, the President was ap-
pointed'director to meetings of
'Ontario Federation, with Mr, Bert
Lobb as alternative.
On a motion by Messrs Sturdy
and Parrish the President and Vice -
President will be voting delegates
to Ontario meeting.
0n .a motion by Messrs Sturdy
and MacDonald,. Mrs, Anderson will
attend the Ontario annual meeting
as women's delegate. Bill Holland
will be delegate for Junior farmers.
On a motion by Messrs. VanEg-
mond and. Shapton the President will
be official delegate to National con-
vention in London,
'Harry Sturdy spoke on striking
committees choice of the following
slate of names. First mentioned, to
be chairman of each committee,
Executive—R,R. Bolton, H. Sturdy,
8, Lobb, E. Shapton, E. B. Goudie,
R. McKercher, G. Kirkland, L. G.
Bryce, W. V, Roy.
Field Day—R. Bolton, H: Sturdy.
13. Lobb; B. Stewart, '!T. Hill, 11. Mc-
Kercher, L. G. Bryce, 0 Harrison;
C. Oestreicher, E. McDonald, W. V.
Roy.
Warble Fly --R. Bolton, H. Hill,
C. Coultes, B. Stewart,
Hog • Producers—Wm. Turnbull,
13. Lobb, and C. Coultes.
Farm Radio Forum—R. McKerch-
et, 3. Simpson, L. G Bryce, Michie;
and Mrs. Taylor.
Farm Radio Broadcast—H. Stur-
dy, R. McKercher, W. V. Roy.
Resolutions—J, Buchanan, E. 13,.
Goudie; P. Shapton,
Beef Producers—Jack .Armstrong,
R. McMillan, G. Knight.
Poultry committee—j. Ilf. Scott,
Johns, W. V. Roy,
Cash crop— J. Armstrong, WM.
Davidson and Wm, Essery.
Cream Patrons—W. Parrish, H.
Gowdy, J. Simpson.
Godek'iclh Elevators—Hume Glut-
ton, W. G. Glazier, Geo: Feagan, H.
Hill, A. Kettles.
Hugh Hill spoke on advisability of
having a Field Day, on aceount of
the plowing match, but it was de-
cided not to dispense with the field
dray in 1946.
On a motion by M. Grasby and
Win, Davidson the field day commit-
tee was accepted as proposed, ` A.
unanimous vote was taken that we
hold a Field Day in 1946.
W. G. Glazier spoke on .case be-
tween Goderich Elevators and farm-
ers of this district.
Harry Sturdy suggeste'l that a
motion be drafted by resolutions
committee, to Ontario Federation,
asking that they co-operate in put-
ting on something at International
Plowing Match. Mr. Sturdy spoke on
Crop Improvement Association and
Hugh Hill on International Plowing
Match, asking for co-operation of all.
Wm. Turn:bnll and Chas. Coultes
spoke on Hog Committee. The Vice
President, Bert Lobb, gave sum-
mary of recent voting by townships.
Motion by Bert Lobb and Harry
Sturdy that•we extend a vote of
thanks to Bain Stewart and staff
for their untiring efforts during re-
cent voting.
A notion was passed by Execu
tive, asking Township units and
affiliated associations to pay ex-
penses of delegates to all regular
county meetings at the Tate of ten
cent mileage one way.
BLYTH
Mr. and Mr's, John Mills quietly
celebrated their golden wedding an-
niversary on Mon. Dec. 17. They
were married fifty ,years . ago in
Constance Methodist C.herch by the
late Rev, Fair; pastor of the church
at Haat time. It was the first wed -
cling to take place in the newly built
church. The attendants were Miss
Aphelia Mills (now Mrs. (Rev) C. C.
Kaine of Seaforth) the late Miss
'Marion Munroe of Brucefield; the
late Rev, W. E. Milison of Kanilachie
and Mrs, Lew Farnham of Con-
stance. The bride and groom of fifty
years ago celebrated very quietly in
due respect to their sot -in-law, who
passed away last October, but were
kindly remembered by several
friends who called in the afternoon
and they received many congratula-
tory messages by letters, cards, tele-
phone and telegraph and also were
the recipients of lovely flower's and
gifts. The guests were served by
their two daughters, Elizabeth' and
Louise (Mrs. Anderson) both at
home.
WINTER
With continued cold weather there
is ice in the skating rink this week
'and a hockey practice has been held.
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1945
81 a year
TO HOLD MEETING
RE BRUCEFIELD LIGHTS
Tuckersmith Township Council
held their final meeting for 1945 in
the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Satur-
day, Dec. 15th, at 2 p.m., with all
members .present and the Reeve pre-
siding, Drg, E. A, Mcalastei.wes appoint-
ed permanently by By -Law to the.
office of Medical Officer of Health
for the Township,' John Earl was ap-
pointed Sanitary„ Inspector and Tru-
ant Officer for 1946 and .Alex Boyes
Was employed to snow plow town-
ship' roads at the rate of $4.00 per
hour. W. ,,S. Broadfoot, weed inspec-
tor, presented his report which was
adopted as read and his salary and
mileage of $40.20 was paid.. Tucker
smith telephone was paid $5695.59,
telephone assessments and long dis-
tance tolls collected and McKillop
telephone system was paid $83.00,
assessments. A grant of $10.00 was
given to the Brueefield library and
by-law *19 in regardto authoriza-
tion of Street Lighting in the Vil-
lage of Brucefielcl, was given its
first and second readings. In this
connection a meeting will be arrang-
ed in
rranged'in Brucefield in the near -future
at which ratepayers within the area
described for lighting will be given
the opportunity to withdraw or add
their navies to the petition for said
lighting. Seaforth Lion's Club was
given a grant of $25,00 and the
town of Seaforth was paid $30.00
rent of Council room and $25.00
Division Court fees. The clerk was
instructed to forward a letter to the
County recommending -that the CIine
ton Radio School Hospital be se-
(Csniineed o,, Page Five.)
1 _kei}tpti LCiristiutts
As we approach another Christ-
mas season we do so in happier
'mood than we have for some years
past. We are happy that the war is
over, happy that our boys and girls
are coming !hone, and are they ever
hagain?appy to be back in the old home
Again we send our Christmas mes-
sages bearing the wish for a Merry
Christmas, For this humble message
let us change the word a little and
use the term happy instead of Merry.
That is the spirit of Christmas:
happy in our giving that others
might be happy.. Not giving to re-
ceive as much in return. That 01000
destroys all the beauty and value of
a gift.
Happy expressions are noted on
the countenance of many as they
stake, buy and hide away in secret
places sone precious gift. The giver
is happy in the thought that a friend
may find happiness in the gift too.
There is a wee laddie holding in his
chubby hand a gift for mania. His
little heart is just bursting with
happiness, and above all else mother
is happy in that gift. Children hang
up their stocking's that in some mys-
terious way are well filled. What
happiness as eager hands investigate
the contents. For many years dear
old Santa Claus has made his ever
welcome visits to our cities and
',eines, ever radiating happiness. He
is the symbol of the spirit of Christ-
mas—giving, evergiving that multi-
tudes might be happy. Some wise-
acres would deprive us of all this
and so rob us of some of the most
joyous moments of .the Christmas
season, Long after these philoso-
phers have passed away dear old
Santa will continue to stake his
gladsome visits bringing happiness
to countless, both young and old,
One of the things for which our
Service' clubs is peculiarly com-
mendable is the happiness they find
in their various activities by whish
they radiate happiness to tiie com-
munity, especially to many needy
ones. On that first glad Christmas
night Heaven was moved to hap-
piness. Our Heavenly Father so
loved the world that He gave His
Son, He was happy in His gift that
man might be happy in His wondrous
redemption. Paul tells of the "Glovi-
ng
Glomons gospel of the blessed (happy)
God." Later it was said by Jesus,
"Who for the joy !happiness) set
before Hits endru'ed the cross.
On that first Christmas night
]leaven overflowed in the host of.
angels Iianpy in the 'message they
Proclaimed: "Unto you is horn this
day a Saviour which is Christ the
Lord." Shepherds who saw the Christ
child in the mango' cradle returned
happy in that which they saw, "glor-
ifying and praising God." Wise men
were happy to present their gifts of
gold. frankincense and myrrh. Was
mother ever so happy as Marry? No
wonder site exclaimed "niy soul doth
mag•'nify the Lord,"
So, now may our Christmas be
happy. And if we could only keep
this spirit in our heart and Carry it
forward into all our activities, then
will we indeed have a happy New
Yam.,
Early, Next Week
Because of the two holidays
the middle of next Week, as far
as possible all newsand.
advertising intended for next
week's issue shouldreach the
office by Monday noon, earlier
if possible.
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TERMS -IN ACCORDANCE
w'ITN W.P.T.H. REGULATIONS
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Dainty beauty
in a smart
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design. Guar-
anteed.
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PENDANT
87.20'
Exquisitely
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for distinc-,
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FLORAL $tt2.80
EAR -RINGS (sola tu,ar
The "PLOSEEN"—
A truly line ilme'
piece and so sell.
able.
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Very smart. A$ fq 40
gift sh,e will Z$
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Dainty flowerl..;00
and bow design.
She'll love ill cera 1.Ikd)
SAVAUGE'S
JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST
W. M. S.
The Woman's Missionary meeting
of Northside United Church was
held Dec, lath. The president,` Mrs.
R. Lawson, opened the meeting With
hymn "0 come all ye faithful," then
followed. With prayer. Minutes of the
previous meeting read by the sec,
Mrs. Porteous. Business discussions
were taken up, by Ole president and
treasurer's report read by Miss A,
Ferguson, A donation as a gift was
sent from MTs. J Doherty, for which
a vote of thanks was ;:riven. Mrs.
T. Webster, one of the nominating
committee, read the report of of-
ficers for the conning year. A read -
was given by Mrs, Finlayson on citi-
zenship. Report of visits and calls
for the year were read by .11r's, Con-
sitt. A committee was appointed to
egad Christmas card to those that
are shut in. Mrs. J. Finlayson, Mrs,
Consitt, Mrs. T. Webster, Temper-
ance reading by Mrs. C. C. Koine,
followed by the roll call and visit
made by circle 3 were eighteen dur-
ing the month. Mrs. J. Finlayson
was presented with a Life niemhei'-
ship,. by an anonymous person, Cir-
-cle 4 took charge with Mrs. Glew,
capb. of the group, conducted the
program. A Christmas carol service
consisting; of readings, candle light-
ing. and singing of Christmas carols
were enjoyed by ell the members
present. Offering taken up by Mrs.
Eaton then also led in prayer. The
officers for 19'16 are: Hon. Pres.,
Mrs, James Beattie past pies., ltlrs.
Workman; ores, Mrs. R, Lawson:
1st vice,' pros., Miss Annie Lawr-
ence; 2nd vice. Nri's. Workman: 3rd
vice. Mrs. Hogg: recording sec,, Mrs..
Porteous: Treas. Miss A. Ferguson:
Christian Stewardship Sec. Mrs.
Finlayson; torr. sec Mr's. Maude
Webster; Lit. sec., Ras. Harburn;
temperance sec,. Mrs. C. C, Tcaine:
Press sec., M.A. 1' Finnigan, assist-
ant, 1VIrs, McCuaig; -missionary
monthly sec„ Mrs. Glew.-Miss Som-
erville; conrnunity friendship,Miss
.A., Lawrence, Miss Somerville, Mrs.
Cuthill: associate helpers, Mrs.
Stoney, Mrs. Barron; Watch Tower,
Mrs. McMichael: pianist, Mrs. Work-
men, assistant, Miss A. Ferguson;
supply com., Mrs, Cuthill, Mrs..Bar-
iron; finance 00111,, Mrs. Finlayson,
Mrs. Lawson; Mrs. Clew, Miss A.
Ferguson. Baby Band, Mrs. Storey,
Mrs, Chamberlain; key woman, Miss
A. Lawrence; repres. to Tied Cross,
Mfrs, Cuthill and Mrs, Hay.
Red Cross Notes
Through the six years of war the
"Spirit. of Xmas" has been daily
shown by you who so generously
gave of your time, money, and ener-
gy. May the peace of Xmas abide
with you not only at this season
but throughout the coming year.
Let us continue in our work with
the same steadfast effort for an-
other six months when our obliga-
tions will be completed.
Be merry all, be merry all,
With holly dress the festive hall;
Prepare the . song, the feast, the
ball,
To welcome Merry Xniaa.
Spencer,.
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WOMEN'S INSTITUTE NEWS
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The box 05 new and used Christmas
toys and books has been delivered to
the ChB (Deere Shelter 0C Stratford,
for distribution at Christmas time.
The thanks of the institute are ex-
tended to all friends and members
who helped with this Work,
1\'itlr the peace coming or the
g I Insti-
tute is planning to go ahead with vin
and vigor with the compilation of
their Tweedsmuir Village History, a
!project inspired by Lady Tweeds -
emir during her tenure at Rideau
Halt 'Phis history will consist of the -
lire stogies of fai'nle, industries, opt-
standing pioneers, etc., hien ed with-
in the area covered by the Seaforth
Women's institute. Don't throw away
your old photographs, either of peo-
ple or of places. We may be calling on
you to produce them one of these
days for inclusion in our village his-
tory, More of this later.
A Chrlstmass catechise
m
Are there places still. to(lay,
',Vhere tlte'Mother with 3101' Child
Would be eta tly turned away.
Lest the place become defiled?
Thele ere places. barred to them.
Round the w=orld from Bethlehem.
Is the color of one's skin
Still the butt for senseless rage?
At the Stable of the tun
Al) eels the Abt ieliiian Mage,
Babe sheds equal grace
On the black and white mans face.
Now that peace upon the 10110
Trembles like a bloom -stained
feather
On fresh snow, as if God's hand
Brought them quietly together.
Can the hemi in truth again
Cry 'Good will! Good will to. stet!'
Can 100 bells of Christmas banish
Horror camp. hareem lust
Can the scars of liei.rerl venisht
Can Faith quiet 0us distrust?
t ?
Can the Dove of Christendom
Dwell with the Atomic Bomb?
These are questions 1vr, 1111181
shower',
And (hat answer holds our 1lite;
Hatred is t:he Spirit's cancer.
We must choose twixt Christ and
hate,
We must choose, and by that.
Choice,
Angels weep—or men rejoice,
—\Vritten by Joseph As lander
]ll the Satnrdey Evening Post.
Don't forget abut 'those twea.ty
four babies' layettes coming np early
01 the :New Year!
TPR. GEORGE CASE
WELCOMED AT WINTHROP
A very enjoyable evening was
spent in Winthrop !tall, when friends
of Tpr. George Case gathered to give
him a hearty welcome ihone after.
five years of active service overseas.
Rev,; W. Patton react the following
address and the presentation of a gold
pocket watclh and drain, " and signet
ring was made by Jim Flogg and
Arthur Alexander. Dear. George -A
party is usually a time of rejoicing
and this one is no exception. We,
Your friends, anti neenaintannes, are
gathered here this evening to give
You a hearty welcome hone, -I1 was
with feelings of sorrow but chiefly
Pride, that we saw you go so cheer-
fully anew years ago and choose the
hal'der course, and shoulder the re,
spOesibility of helping to crush this
greatestthree! to civilization and de-
mocracy which this world has ever
known. '1'o be a member of the Can-
adian army is to dhow a tradition
which warns as of us "England ex -
Deets every man to (lo his duty.". You
heard that call and voluntarily gave
up everything dear to you and ans-
wered it, We know that at many
times you were in hot and dangerous
spots, but it was only .by the untiring
efforts and (lith oi' such men: as yore
that the victory WO 011,103' 110W NT1115.
1101113' won, \Ve are proud of the fact
I. Lai we. art' 1'onunale enough in !rav-
ing you numbered among our friends.
During your absence, we were always
cheering for you and praying for your.:
sate return. Now with God's help that
has been attained. and words Cannot
express our joy tonight in having you
back !tome with 110 again. We are
still cheering for you, George, and
wish you the, bestof luck !i what
ever yet may choose in life. Not to
PM a price on the services you have
rendered, !put. as. 1 slight token of our
appreciation; we ask you to accept
these gifts. We trope that in the ftut-
ure clays, It will bring you pleasant
Continued en Ppge 5,
AN APPRECIATION
wool, things I think melte lire
worthwhile;
To Love, -To Help, To Hope,
To Snipe." Douglas Malloch
A poet penned these lines for you and
me,
And thenhe went away, crossed o'00
the sea;
I'm sure be would be pleased, now he
is gone,
if
we, in our 'small way: would pass
theme on.
Ta Love: We all have heard that
word before;
Thci Good Book says to love a little
more, •
1f we would scorch we very sure
tsould and
That loving is the art of beteg-, kind.
To Help means well; a ]lair of ,willing
feet
To call and see a shut-in down the ,.
`street;
A pan' of hanss—oh never mind t1(1
dusting—
On you someone depends, someone is
trusting.
To hope is having faith in other folly,
In millionaire or one who's stoney
in'oke;
And something else, it helps to keep
yet cheerio,
With loved ores far away and days
seem. dreary.
To Smile: Smile end the world smiles
back at you,
Try it and see, you'll And it very
true;
$o let us take his word, 'tis sure
ta'orthnvlhile,
To Love, To ISe)p, To Hope, To Smile.
JOHN BEATTIE