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The Huron Expositor, 1935-12-13, Page 1- „,,••• • • A a A • l• b .,” • ,.. • ‘", Seventy-afth Year Whole Number 3548 1'44' OTH; FMAY, DEC41401$1Et 13, 1935. • KIPPENAICHRE CLUB HOLDS MEETING AT MR. AND MRS. KYLES Mail Men on Kippen Routes Are Remembered As Christmas Nears. NEWS OF KIPPEN The Euchre Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kyle to the south of the village on tonday ev- ening of last week and :a very enjoy- able time was spent. The first prize was 'again captured by the blacik- smith, W. L. 1Viellis, and the coneola- titan by Mr. :Geo. Glenn, while the ladies first was on by Mrs. W. L. Melte and: ean'stalation by 1V1as. E. Kyle. The next meeting will be et the hamie of Mrs. John Deitz, %of the village, and premises to be. a ,real night. Our new mail man, Mr. Harvey MeLaxen, better knOwn as "Tony," tells the writer that he is. being treat- ed on the route with the greatest of courtesy as in several leases good things to eat halve been left in the mail boxes and sayswith the Christ- mas season .corning on when every housewife is sparing no pains to make the Christmas dinner a real sine. It is hardto say how big a goose or how large a. cake may be Waiting for 'him at some good. Sam- aritan's box. The farmer, more than anyone else, appreciates the service of a good mailman and en both routes which leave our toffice :daily we can boast of having two carriers which cannot be belaten, both for courtesy to patrons at all tames and in rendering abeam a real daily service. Be good to your mail man; he .appreciates your kindnests. A. anost enjoyable banquet was held at the home of Mrs. Glenn McLean, on December 6, by the Kippen East Women's Institute A sumptuous chielven diraner was served at 6.30 and a toast to the King and Country was gmaposed by Mrs. G. McLean, and a toast to the Intstitute by Miss Audrey Dirmin. This was followed by a short program conslisiting of a splendid talk on "Christi -nee GM -riga by Miss Mar- garet IVIeKay, and a -quartette con- sisting of 'Mrs.. R. Simpson, Mrs. Wim. •Sinclair, Mrs, Wm. 'McGregor and Mrs: Wne Beal. • A :librarry has been sent to the Institute for the winter lalatatala ravel Taranto. The ebloice of a bank account of $1.00 or an, in- itialed silver son was donated to the babies of the Inatitute. The win- ning side of the year provided the pragram and the loving side the feed for the banquet and sides were again chosen for the coming year raith.Mrs. William Cole and Mrs. William' Me - Lean as captains. The eveniaug was brought to a close by a social ba.Lf- boar which was spent by the unload- ing of the Christmas tree. Santa Claus was 'present. Neil Shaw Elects New Executive FluroiOld Boys of Tort Nam New AtiO.ded Annual Me0iiig WARDEN IS HONOURED Warden William Sweitzer, of Stephen Township, who was hon- ored at the closing session of the Huron County Council on Friday when he was presented with a cane. JOINT MEETING DISCUSSES COMPANY Committee Re comm ends ° That Provincial Opinion Be Obtained. The 'propsitien of the Peerless RefeagerataraCcanpany was thorough- ly dlatettakeld. at a joint meeting of the Setiforith team council and In- diustrial Oonureattele en Wednesday. The proposition was, laid before tae meeting 'by Mr. D. E. Ervine, repree sentieg the. cloanpanye The meeting was held flonowing EC saggestion made in. caencil on Monday :evening, A t•Stittikkni by the Industadal Com- mittee that the .couneil 'obtain the apinien 'Of Provincial cufficials was adopted. The resolution was as follows.:— "Resolved that this Irtdustrial Com- mittee recommend to the Town Coun- cil that the 'Council lobtaili the opin- lon of Hon. Mr. .Croll, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and tlhe Deputy Minister, Mr. Cummings, and the at- titude of the Ontario Municipal Board with respect to the towns' bonusing the Peerless. Refrigerator Company by a .g.uarantee of bonds before any bylaw is submitted to a vote of the ratepayers." On Monday evening the Neil Shaw Auxiliary of Egmoncleille Church held its annu'al meeting. The roll 'call was given and the !offering was received. It was decided to hold the meetings the first Monday night in each month. The election of officers for the New Year are: Honorary president, Mrs. Mc 1VI Klan ; president, Mari on Wallace; lst vice-president, Isabel Forrest; and vice-prestidlent, Jean Gerneriell; 3rd vice-president, Anna Love; recording secretary, Mary Brenda:eta t; cot re- .sporeling aereetary, Hazel MacLach- lan; treasurer, Jessie Wallace; press secretary, Jean 3m•i ; strangers' 'secretary, Jean Irvine; Associate Helpers' secretary, Alice Thomson; pia n at, Laura Stewart; ass stant pianist, Mary Broadfoot; Serial Com- mittee, Convenor, Margaret Forrest, Grace Wallace, Bessie Rice, Muriel Finnigan'Dean Castle, Helen Thomp- son, Mrs. R. Nott, Beth Forrest. A hymn was sung and Jean Irvine read the 'Scripture. Marion Wallace spoke in a very interesting manner and a selection was given by Dean Castle, Dorothy and Jean Germ-neg. A blind bazaar was held and proved to be interesting. There was an. in- teresrbanig tgamie and the Mizpah Ben- ediction 'closed the an.e•eting. • ST. COLUMBAN The C. W. L. are holding' a social in the parri•sh hall on Thursday, De- cember 26th. • ,• • • • Beer Cheque Town Treasurer John =A. Wil- son, has received a cheque for $251, from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. This sum represents 20 Per bentof the amount paid in authority fees by the three hotels of this town, which have beverage rooms, during the per- iod, November 1, 1934, to October 31, 1935. Accordingly, the three hotels mu* have Void during the period a total of $1,255.00 for their beverage room authorities, or an average of $418.33. • • • 1 • • • Roxboro Concert The Roxboro school concert and Christmas tree will be held on Fri- day, December 20th, at 8 o'clock in the sehool. U.F.O. & U.F.WO. Hold Joint Meeting Thirty-sixth Annual Meet- ing of Association Elects W. A. Campbell, Wingham Old Boy, As New Presi- dent. EUCHRE AND BRIDGE • FOLLOWS BUSINESS Away back in January, 1900, and on the night of the municipal elec- tion, four Huron Old Bays casually met in the Prime George Hotel, and' during the 'discussion it was decided to try to .organize a "Huron Old: Boys' Association." The quartette were Thos. P. Stewart, formeny of Blyth, Wm. Prendergast and Heniry Beattie, feeme:rly of Seaforth, and. Edward Fleetly, formerly of :Clinton. Mr, Floc:dy was 'appointed secretary pro tem with instructions to arrange a meeting in the Ternple Building and send out notices to all Huron Old Boys whose names could be obtainecL This was done, some ninety of the Huranites being notified, seventy-five 'of whom attended the initial meet- ing. It was decided to ask Mr. J. S. .v .11ison, then managing eaaborof the 'Glebe, to act as :the .first presi- • dent. He readily acceded to the re- quest and the first annual meeting was held with the greatest enthusi- asete the first officers being; Presi- dent, J. S. William; vice-president, D. We:laminar; secretary, E. rloody; :treasurer, .1-1. Beattie. A manage- ment committee was also appointed And the first, annual banquet was held At 'Webb's, Yenge Street, during the fallowing mionith. The first annual excureion was run to Goderich on the firet Saturday in July, 1901, when ten carloads of Huronites visited the old county, accompanied by the 48th allighlanders Band. • The 36th annual Meeting of the As- eaciation was held ire the West End, Y.1VLC.A„ on Tuesday evening,, Dec. 3, with the largest attendance for some years. The president, G. E. Feegueon, Occupied the chair and very encouraging reports werefeed by the secretary and tneasiirer, the former dealing with the activities Luning the (Continued from rage 4) McKillop W.M.S. HoldFine Meeting The :annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid and Women's Missionay Society met at the home of Mrs. Ed. Miller en Thursday, Dec. 5, with. Mrs. Hillen in charge. After zinging, "0 Came All Ye Faithful," Mrs. Hillen led in prayer. Minutes were read .and ap- provesi. Roll call on "His Life A- niong 1VIen" was answered by a good attendance. A reading, "A New Year Com.es," by Mrs. Haien, was very intetreetang. Anrival reports were given, athetwing a very success- ful year. During the ibusineast per- iod the new officers as follows were elected: Hon. Pres., Mrs. (Rev.) Morrow; President, Mrs. Hillen; let vice-pres., Mrs. H. Alexander; 2nd vieepre's., Mrs. A. :Ross; secretary, Mrs. F. Bullard; Ladies' Aid treas., Mrs'. C. Dolmage; W.ALS. treas., Mrs. Simpson; Christian Stewardship treas., M.rs. E. Toll; strangers" sec., Mrs. H. Blanchard; Missionary Monthly sec., Mrs. A. Dolmage; sup- ply sec., Mrs. Margaret Cuthill; Mis- sion Band Leader, Mise Bessie Blan- chard; assistant leader, Mrs. R. Mc- Farlane; Mi Rai on Band Committee : Norine Little, Elva Pryce, Is:atbel Bet- tles; press sec., Miss Edith Hillen ; Temperance sec., Mrs. W. Dodds; Captains of the four Circles: No. 1, Irene Dolton; No. 2, Mrs, Patrick; No, 3, Mrs. R. McClure; No. 4, Mrs. W. Dodds; Finance Com., Mrs. J. Pethick, Mrs. H. Blanchard, Mrs. Jno. Boyd; Flower Coin., :Mee E. Habkirk, Mrs. John Beattie; Ladies' Aid Com. Mrs. Hilien, Mrs,. Somerville, Mrs, Garham, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs,. J. Hogg, Mrs. T. Pryce; Social treas., Mrs. Garnham; pianist, Mrs. Waimea Cuthill; assistant, Miss Edith Haien; Ladies' Aid auditors, Mrs. Larne El- liott, Mrs. R. Campbell; W.M.S. audi- tr*rs, Mrs. Margaret Cuthill, Mrs. Betties. Mrs'. Ga.rn•ham took charge of the devotional exercises leading in prayer. Mrs. E. Toll read the Scrip- ture, 764 in the Hymnary; sentence prayers by Mrs:. R. McClure and Mrs. W. Somerville. The meeting closed with a hymn and repeating the Lord's Prayer an unison. Lunch was serv- ed by Circle 4. The Noteemiber a -fleeting of the U. F. 0. and U. F. W. 0. was held at the home of Mrs. Wm. Dow with a splendid attendance. The men oc- curpied one room and the ladies an - :other, with the president of the U.F. W.O., Mrs. Wm. Douglas, presidintg. The meeting was opened with sing- ing, followed by the Creed repeated in unison.. The roll call was responded to by "Causes of War" and the min- utes of last meeting were read and adopted. Press literature from the head office was read and diseue•sed. The topic, 'Peace/ was taiken by Mrs. Charles Clifton, 'whose address was both educational' and inspiring. The women 'then joined the men's club and a social program was fur- nished. Miss Eva Steakhouse, in her pleasing 'manner, gave two musical selections on the banjo and several readings which were much enjoyed. The meeting was "closed by sing- ing, th.e closing ode. After the meet- ing the 'h•ostersts la.nd friends served a delicious lunch' and the social half- hour was spent. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered the host and haertess fan their hospitality. The December meeting will be held at the .hatee 'of Mr. Stackhouse on Tuesday, Dec..17, at 2 p.m.. The meeting will he opened by a quota- tion from Aus•kin, "Brame men have dared to examine lies which had long been taught, not because they were free thinkers, but because they were such stern tfhinkers that lies eauld no longer escape them"; roll call, Christ- mas recipes; election of officers; cur- rent events, Mrs., Wm. McKenzie; delegate's report of annual conven- tion in Toronto; rbopic, "State Medi - eine or Medieal Health Insurance," by Marian Mantel exchange of qmilts. The Oluiatmas program will be in charge of the men. SEAFRT� TOIV:0 COUNCIL 'AP poINT8 ELECTION OFFICIALS Decides on December 23 As Date For Curt Of Revision. FOUNTAIN AGAIN All members of council were pres- ent at the December meeting held Monday evening. Mayor 4. D. Suth- erland presided. The report of the Finance Com- mittee was presented by ActingReeve Isaac Hudson and adopted on motion of Councillors Broderick and Purcell. The report of the relief officer indi- cated that there were seven families on relief and 17 depen•deets. A request from the insurance com- pany carrying the townes. public lia- bility policy that protective railings be placed on Main Street where the sidewalks were considerably higher than the ground, was referred to the street committee. Reeve 'Heds.on gave notice that at the next meeting of council he -would introduce a motion to rescind motion passed Nettember 8, re ylaw 367. Fountain Again The Campbell Memorial Fountain made its monthly entry into the dis- cussions when the property commit- tee intimated same trouble had aris- en over the faucet in use. The com- mittee will interview the solicitor for the estate and have the matter straightened up. Appoint Election Officials Council appointed 'officials to con- duct the municipal elections 'if they be necessary. Elections will be held on January a, with nominations on December 30. Officials appointed are as follows: Polling Sub -divisions Nos. 1 and 2 (North Ward), at Dunlop's Garage; Andrew Archibald and Robert Scar- lett, Deputy Returning Officers; R. E. Bright and John Cumitaing, Poll 'Clerks. Polling Sub-dirvisions Nos. 3 and 4 (East Ward), in Council Cham- ber; J. A. Case, Deputy Returning Officer; J. A. Kerr, Poll Clerk. Poll- ing Sub -divisions Nos. 5 and 6 (South Ward) at Public Librrary: Earl Ross, Deputy Returning Officer) Wm. Reid, Poll Clerk. Wants Guarantee DE. Irvine, whet had prev- iously •addressed councalaye a propos- ed inclustayein the C.P.M., building, was' present avitfh a new proposal. He represents the .Peerless Refrigerating Company, 'who propose to manufac- ture refrigerating unite here. lhe company wishes the town, to guarantee a bend issue of $50,000 for 15 years. Approximately 65 men would be employed. It was pointed out that the per - (Continued on Page 4) ;Mglitee,e141,0.0Alre..0114katlalkittkagrsitakiaikAifild • Presbyterian Choir Honor Newly Weds • McKENZIE, McLEAN WIN TOURNAMENT Fallowing the regular choir prac- tice of •First Presbyterian Church on Friday evenicng, a: metal; time • was spent when Mr. and Mrs. James F. 'Scott, ,of Thornton Hall, Were made the recipients ot, a pretty ,giat in. ap- tpeeciatilan a£ M. :aeott's 'services to 'bait organization. A bountiful lunch was served. Mr. 1VI; R. Rennie sunke a fes words to, Mr, 'and' larata4;Seatt and Mrs Ja, E. Daley made the presenta- , taint. • ,steast A •• -"rao,•:emaa t Over Forty Players Take Part in Badminton Tournament. John McKenzie ,and Helen McLean won the tournament arranged by the Seaforth Badminton Club on Friday evening, when they defeated Ted Tain- an and Betty Southgate after a close game in the finials. It was the largest tournament held hy the club in some time and over forty players took pert. • IFalleivin:g the games, a delicious lu,nch was served by the Social Com- mittee. • DuncanCupHockey Managers Named Warden Sweitzer Honoured at ClosingSession ofCouncil Condemn Performing Rights Reeve Eckert, of McKillop, Leads Discussion Against Exhorbitant Fees Charg- ed by Performing Rights Society. WANT LICENSE PERIOD EXTENDED ,Plans f )r Duncan Cup hockey are rapidly being completed and the com- mittee appointed by the enorth Athletic Association to, handle the league are only waiting for ice. Practically every bey in town un- der sixteen years of age has signi- fied his intention, of playing, and teams are n w bei . -.g formed, Men- ne-era and assistants have been ap- pointed as f ollews : Van Bell, Frank Sille, I. H. Wee.dmark, Ross 'Rennie, Roy Dungey, Torn Sills, 'Dick Fruin, Cyril Flannery. • Warden William Sweitzer was pre- sented with a 'gold mounted cane and an addrre•ss in which th•e members complimented him on his success and in his "donducting the office in a fair and straightforward manner, show- ing tact and goad judgment and par- tiality to rilone," at the closing ses- sion of Huron County Council ton Friday afternoon. The 11'd:dress was read by Deputy Reeve Turner and •the presentation made. by Reeve Elliott. Mr. tSweitzer in reply stated: "I want to say in all sincerity that I thank ex -Warden Elliott for the wonderful assistance he has given' me and the councillors for ,their c•o-op- eration." He offered congratulations to The clerk and treasurer for the successful an'd business -like way in which They had carried but their du- ties. Reeve Matheson was chairman dur- ing the happy event. Others speaking were Reeves Arch- ibald, Jones, ,Moser, Bowman, Eckert, Pryde, Haacke, Stewart, Heming- way, Mellick, Grain, Davidson, Mog- ridge, 1VIeNall, Westeott, Keyes, Bry- ans, Turner, Treasurer Erskine and Clerk Roberts. Reeve Eckert, of McKillop, in the discussion at ;the Friday morning session of the clause regarding the fee system as charged by the Per- fo•runing Rights Society that it should be amended to read the Dominion of Canada as a whole, rather than just Huron County. This is a serious Iroblem, he said. .Council approved strongly the petition curtailing the rights of the Performing Rights So- ciety and claiming they should not be allowed to charge any fees what- soever and that a dopy of the resolu- tion be sent to the members of par- liament far North and South Huron and to the Minister of Justice and Secretary of State. The Education Cortimittee's report was taken up. Reeve' Archibald ad- vocated the teaching of agriculture in the ,public schools; also the in- creasing of teachers' salaries. With the urban centres paying high salar- ies, it is difficult for the rural school to hold their teachers. Reeve Elliott stated he did not see the pont of comparing the salaries of rural and' urban teachers. The matter largely depended upon the trustees in the sections. Motions Presented Bryane-Bowmen; That we, the members of this County Council, memoralize the provincial govern- ment to do all in their power to stop the operation of slot machines and to strengthen the power of the pres- ent Attorney -General in his endeav- or to stop this means of robbing the innocent ptublic of its money. Carried. Elliott -Hanley; That this County Council petition the Minister of High- ways to extend the time for issuing n»:.or vehicle licenses to February 1. Hamilton Domestic COKE gives more heat per dollar than any other Coke N. CLUFF & SONS • tee 1!".a.lt'' ,IAZ •itirl • • 3,420 • • Some 3,420 players registered at the Seaforth Golf and Coun- try Club during the past season, the club register shows. The number of games played would be considerably in excess of this since many local players failed to register. The first player registering was Nelson Cardno on April 18, while G. A. Jackson is the last on November 15. • • 0 • • • HURON GRAIN WINS AT GUELPH FAIR South Huron Agricultural Society Wins Tenth Prize. Members of the South Huron. Agri- cultural Society, who exhibited grain at the Guelph Winter Fair, succeeded in securing tenth place for the Society in a large number of exhibits. A prize of 315 accompanied 'tlhe award. Keen, competition featured the Fair but the showing made by the South Huron exhibitors compared favorably with any an the show. The members who competed and the number of points they secured, is as follows: Wim. Cha,pnitan, Exeter R. R. 1, Beans, 87; Lorne Chapman, Exeter R. IR. 1, Oats, 84; W. R. Dougall, Hensall, Barley, 88; Elgin Roweliffe, Hensell R. R. 1, Buckwheat, 80; John Robertsion, Kippen, Wheat, 85. West Side Beats East at Euchre The west side of town defeated the east side in a euchre battle at the Seaforth Euchre ()lob on Thursday evening. Thirteen tables were in play. First prize was won by Charles Aberhart, while lone hands prize went to Walter Scott. The Club has planned a mixea eachre for Thursday of this week, which will be followed by a dtunce. J.E. Evans, Dublin Dies Suddenly The village was shocked to learn of the sudden death of Joseph Evans who died at his home at six o'clock Wednesday evening following a heart attack. Deceased was in his 40th year, a son of the late Peter and Catharine Evans.. Fifteen years ago he married Catherine Murray, of Kinkora. He w1 s a member of St. Patrick's Church and of the Holy name Society. He is survived by his wife and four children, Joseph, Mary, Francis, and Eileen; also three bro• thers, Louis, Detroit; John, Goderich, Frank, Dublin, and one sister, Mrs. Zurich P. -F. Bonn, Dublin. Deceased was a soldier in, the Gretat War. The Hydro sym- Is Interrupted pathy of the community goes out his dear ones in their sael los-s of a husband, fatfher and brother. The to funeral will be held at St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, on Friday morning at 9.30. nine . Cemplete council proceedings and reoorts appear on Page 2. • Hydro interruptions were common the past week and much difficulty was experienced in locating the trouble. Local linesman and also linesmen from Exeter found the trouble at the transformer connected with the de - nand meter at the south end of town. A broken insulator had caus- ed the short circuit. William Thiel was recently sworn in as a county constable. Mr. Thiel is also mail courier on Route 3 out of Zurich Mr. Harold Stade has left for G-uelph, where he has accepted a poei- tion. He will also play with the hockey team in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Fritz, now oc- cupy their fine new home on Main Street. .Mr. Albert Smith of Croswell, Mich., spent the past week at the home of Mr. WM. O'Brien. Mrs. Amelia Fuss is spending a few weeks art the home of her daugh- ter in Detroit. The local churches are preparing for the 'Christmas program's. Mr. J. Bleck is on the way to re- cevery, as is also Mr. C. C. Schilbe. Both of these respected citizens have been seriously ill. Hay mimeil meets next Monday, Dec. 16, aorr the final meeting of 1935. Hay taxes will also be receiv- ed to that date without penalty. The nomination reeetin'g will be held on Dec. 30 this year. A cheque for $72.40 was received from the Liquor Control Board by the treasurer of Hay township, be- ing the 20 per cent. refund on bev- erage •authorities in this township. • Pleasant Euchre At St. James' Hall Hensall Audience '; e With "The Girl Fur Coat" 'NEWS OF HE • Yeg., Present Play The play entitled "The ceirl. Fur 'Ceara" a comedy drantalay Myr- tle tGiard Maw, given layaaand „under .' •theaf th4ilesPU*seited°fCh.,tbeurchW,41reaLi?Yeall42. presented in the Town Hill' om day evening to an audience plate* ed the hall and gallery, and- Was • more than enjloyed by all present, and tone of the very best from start to fintilsh that had been given here a ,.•e• for some time reflecting credit on Miss Ellis, the -teacher and 'aiistaug- tor ef the clues' and: all the members ••,:a th•ereaf. Rev. A. Siniclair, the pastor of the United Chereh, presided in his . ..e usually pleasing manner, While the Truemner orchestra added greatly rio' the pleasure of the occaSilon by well renderedi. selections. .. The.. _following is the caste, ie order of appearance: Mrs. Lee, mother of Bob, MilOed Serutone Silas Lee, Babas' father, Del- bert Getigeae daele Denny, Le4s hired man, Davy Kyle; Nettie .Lee, Boob sitter, Letitia Lova; 1VIlaggie Pete's sweetheart, Mildred Sinilliee Bob Lee, Nifty Naras husband ; Lorne Eider; Nifty Nan Macaaft, vaudeville queen, Weide Watson; Roger Devake, city touirist, Ted Munn; Judge" Mae-, nerd, the law, Jack •Corbett; Mrs. Roger Devake, a bride, Gladys Pasts - mime; Directress, Maas M. A. Ellis. The taibove mentioned all "took their parts so well it would seem almlost unwise to 'particularize, but yet by tgenteral consent -special credit Is: due 'to Davy Kyle for the more than ex- cellent, capable and fascinating man- ner in which he played his part, and all the more we may be pardoned in making special Mention, :seeing it. is the first tianie in which he teak a pub- lic part in any play. The basiness men are also receiving credit for the manner in which they patronzed with advertising cards, the .preceeda • far the geoid cause for which was given proved most gratifying. .preived most gratifying. During the evening Miss MeClary presented twe pldp4id'readin•ge. The directoress, ' • Miss Ellis, was presented with a bou- gnat of mums at the cartel -mien of the play. 5 A pleasant social evening waz spent at the euchre given under the auspices of the C. W. L. in St. Jame -s' Parish Hall on Monday. Prizes for the highest scores were won by Mrs. James Reynolds and Mr. William Stoddart , a n d, the lone hands prize by Mrs. William Stoddart, • For the first 10 nomths of 1935' the total number of pedigree regis- trations with the Canadian aaational Live 'Stook Records, Ottawa; aapprov- ed by the Dominion Miniateraof Age ricultere was 59,178, compared with 58,457 in the corresponding period of 1934. Included in the 1935 registra- tions are 2,904 horses, 28,285 cattle, 6,847 sheep, 5,724 swine :and 1,213 poultry. • Bride and Groom Honoured at Blake A delightful evening Was spent by a large number of neighbors an d friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Keyes, on Thursday last, Nehen they were tle recipients of a miscellaneous shower. The me.mbers of the Blake -Goshen Young People's Society also presented them with a beautiful occasional chair and a wal- nut end -table. Mr. Stewart Beattie, president of the Y. P. Soeiety, read the address., after which Mr. Keyes, th:anked thoSle present for the lovely' gifts. The following is the address: "To Mr. an•d Mrs. Elmore Keyes: We have gathered here this evening to spend a social time with you and con - T.0 you the good wishes of your many friends. We take this: oppor- tunity 1) express to you our appreci- at:on ;rr your valuable assi steno e ,• in 'our young people's work. We also vosh to extend to your life partner a learty welcome in our midst. We would ask /you to accept" these gifts as tokens/if our good Wishes for the future. We sincerely hope and trust chat you may both have a long and happy married life.:—Signed on be- helf of the Young People's Society and C o mm unity : 8. Beattie, Pres. Y.P.S.; Harold 'Dowson, Clifford , Keys." • Egmondville Club Elects Officers The Egmondvillle Hockey Club held a meeting on December 5th. The minutes of the last meeting were read a.nd adoirked. It was decided' to hold a euchre. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Charlie Kruse; vice-president, John MacLean; secre- tary -treasurer, Harold Finnigan; manager, Art Ndebbleon; coach, Wen Manson; .capitarin, John Flannery; Committee; Alen. Finnigan, John Strong, Frank KI ing ; tim e -keeper, Ed -ward Brown; penalty time -keeper, Alex. Finnigan.; Representative, Frank Kling. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SEAFORTH 8. C. FEAST, Mb. r. Morning Worship: "THE CROWDED RECORD OF A WONDERFUL DAY" Evening Worship: "THE BECLOUDED REC- ORD OF A MURDEROUS DAY" Tleartimt Welcome To AIL amommaftimitrialmemeale „ The Minister at both Services. 01•111116111.1.11111111111. ::. • at '5,''' 4:( eier0f. a:ea ae-e. ,• 1 50 A