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The Huron Expositor, 1943-05-28, Page 1mf r • • ti CELEBRATE EMPJRE DAY IN SF,AFQRTH. PUBLIC SCHOOL Program. Features Quota- tions From. King, Queen and Premiers. FRIDAY AFTERNOON Empire Day weal fittingly observed in Seaforth public school on Friday afternoon last, when a most interest- ing and instructive program, prepar- ed. by the Department of Education, seas carried out. The program featured quotations from The King, The Queen, Rt. Hari. Winston Churchill and the Premiers at South Africa, New Zealand, Can- a and Hon. Duncan McArthur, Min- ister of Education, interspersed with scripture reading, hymns, songs. and s�citations. Those who recited were; Elaine Weedmark, Marilyn Hillis, Frances k and Moiia Bennett. The narrat- were Michael Bechely, Donald Dale, Phyllis Scott, Bert Shaw, Glen Nixon, Ronald Rennie, Blanche Nor- ris; soldiers, Donald Langford, Leslie Habkirk, George Shaw, Kenneth Wil- lie, Thos. Webster, Douglas Stewart. Jerry Meir took , the part of Hon. Winston Churchill; Lorne Goudie, Prime Minister of New Zealand; Bil- lie Trapnell,- Prime Minister of South Africa; Archie Hubert, as Mackenzie King; Jack Weedmark. as Hon. Dun- can McArthur; The Queen, Joyce Strong; The King, Bruce Du.pee; the 'pupil buying eker stamps, Bobby Nor- ris; Junior Red Cross, Donald Scott; raising money for war charities, Gwendolyn Christie; collecting books br ea?nps, Marjorie Holmes; work on Vis, Billy Bennett; collecting 'sal - 'wage, Jean -Snell; keeping fit; Marie Jack; to, remember we are fighting iet our freedom, Elaine Spence. , • China Calling Six years of war against a ruthless enemy has created a condition in [llfdna which needs and deserves our Medirmedtate help. Ws a long and cruel "'11hey are not only facing war, but f$a,mine as welL We have placed 'box- es in the following places for your contributions: Provincial Bank, Ke'at- fag's Drug Store, Stewart Bros., Tasty Grill, Spence's Produce, Stephenson's $tore, 'Rinburn, and Bennett's Store, Walton. The campaign will last for four ,peeks and your donation will speed china on to victory. The, War Victims' Committee , sub- mits the following report: Cash previously acknowledged' $146.90 LL. E. T. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Archibald Mrs, A. D. Sutherland Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smale Receipts from picture show M. A. Reid E. C. Boswell Deattie Bros. Egmondville Young People 5:00 1.00 1:00 52.00 . 5.00 1.00 10,01) 10:00 $241.90 RED CROSS NOTES Knitters' attention! An order from headquarters has just -been received, asking that those who are at present knitting khaki turtle -neck sweaters to rip the neck out if finished and ltnit it in a round neck. These are what are now needed. The film, "Forever and a Day," will be showing in the •theatre here. June 14th and 15th. This film was made by all the leading film artists of the British Colony in Hollywood and don- ated by them to the Governor-General of Canada, who has decided that all funds received from the showing 1sall be divided equally..be'tween the (Canadian Red Cross and St. John's :Ambulance Association. Again we have been asked to make en appeal for women who will sew. The writer .of these notes has made appeals before and is at a loss to know how • to . word an a}rpeal that *111 (bring results. Housecleaning is is busy 'tfiti b,' . Many women are do- ling their own work who previously lied help, but,. with restrictions as they are, time is not spent baking or entertaining as formetly. With the will to work by planning and s'acri- ficing,'c'an't you give some time to sew 'for Brnis(h war victimsor hospi- tal supplies. 'If you can't make a. gar- iment alone, you might .be able to do it with the help of a neighbor or friend. The cutters will be 'i asci to help—just ask them. Wool has been received for 40 tur- tleneck sweaters. N . r salt ki a : ,�i. Women's Auxiliary of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Hensall, is 50 Years Old 1 . ) 1 1 • • • • • . .• • Help! The Women's Aid to Scott Mem- orial Hospital would be pleased to accept Jars (pints, quarts or half -gallons), to be used .,for can- ning at the .hospital. Also clean rags for housecleaning. Kindly leave at Daly's Garage any time up to Saturday, June 5th. • • • • • • EMPIRE DAY Al ST. JAMES' SCHOOL Speeches, Poems and 'Reci- tations Feature Inter- esting Program. Empire Day, May 21:st, was duly celebrated at St. James' school • with patriotic speeches, poems • and recita- tions, After the saluting of the flag, a class recitation, "The Union,Jack," was given by the senior class. In the Empire Day play, John Jones played the part of the narrator, as- sisted by . Joseph Laudenbach, who played the part of Hon. Winston Churchill. Alvin Kegler played the part of His Royal Highness; Her Roy- al Highness, Lucille, Burns; Hon. Mackenzie King, Ronald Sills; Prime Minister of New Zealand, Norman Hickey; Prime Minister of South Af- rica, Stanley ' Barry; Dr`. McArthur, Minister of Education, Geraldine Eck- ert; English Soldier, Francis Ruston; French Official, ,,Con. Eckert; Adolf 'Hitle'r, Ted Kehn; Goebbels, Frank Maloney. . Mary Lou Sills gave a recitation on "The Union Jack,"_ and Josephine Mc- Iver a poem, "To the, Royal Air Force." Mary Margaret Cleary gave an in- teresting "speech -'on. "Our -First- and Only French-Canadian Prirae Minis- ter, Sir Wilfrid Laurier," and Anne De La Frasier spoke on "Patriotism." Eight pupils from the junior room then narrated ways to help win the war. The meeting adjourned. with the singing of the national an'thern. • Eventide Seeieg God. at the break of day, Hearing His voice when skies are grey, Walking with Him 'along the way At Eventide. ' Never Never Never a road.but has'a bend; a road but has an end, a soul but needs a friend At, Eventide. Teach us to walk by faith, not 'sight; Help us to turn from wrong tb right; Make of us victors in the fight, Till Eventide. This is our portion if we will Listen and hear Him say, "Be still," Just ahead lies the starlit hill, Blest Eventide. JOHN BEATTIE • Will Present Play in Varna The Egmondville• Young People's Union will present their play, "Civil Service," in the Varna Hall on Wed- nesday, June 2nd, at 8.30 p.m. ,Pro- ceeds are in aid of the fund for local boys on active service. LAC. Harry Reid, No. 9 ,F,S.T.S., Moncton, N.B., is spending two weeks' furlough at the home of his parents, Mr., and Mrs. Fred Reid. William McAsh, of the •R.C.A.F. Postal Corps, who has been home on sick leave, has returned to Toronto. Miss Ruby Reid had the misfortune to break (her arm while milking a cow. LAO: William •Reid, of Hager'svilie, spent the week=end at his home, Donald Keys, R,C.N.V.R., London, is home for two months' on faria leave. Holiday visitors; Mr. and Mrs. Al- vin Elliott, of Galt, with the former's Parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Elliott; Pte. Parry Reid with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reid and family. Mr, and Mrs. E. Epps,` of Clinton, were renewing acquaintances in the village .Sunday. Master Ernie Clarke, of Seaforth, called on his grandfather, Mr. Geo. Clarke. Mr. and Mrs. A1dington,, of •Crom- arty, spent Sunday with their soniand wife. Mrs. Tuffiln, of St ffa, has return- ed eturned home after -spending a week with 'her daughter, Mt?r, Al'diiigton, Mr, "ohfli Aldi gton made a busi- ness ,trip to Toronto Tuesday.° d'I Of the Original Executive, Only One Member, Miss Florence Petty, is Still Living: NEWS OF WEEK • IN 'HENSALI. A special melting of the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Hensall, was held in the church Thursday, May 20th, to com- memorate the fiftieth anniversary of the organization, which was postpon- ed from January 9th. Invitations were extended to all branches in Hur- on Deanery. Dine to gas rationing, the attendance was not as large as it would otherwise have been. How- ever fifty persons were present. Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Middleton received the guests. The meeting was - opened by the rector, Mr. Hunt, with a hymn and special prayers, after which the presi- dent, Mrs. Middleton, took charge and extended a hearty welcome to the guests, after which Miss Fee gave the history of the W.A. for the past fifty years. Ven. Archdeacon W. J. Doherty, B.A., D.D., was present from London and gave reminiscences of the early days of the W.A., when the meetings• were held in the old mission hall. He congratulated the members' on their splendid work and wished them slice cess in the future. The Diocesan president, Mrs. R. A. Bingle, of London, brought greetings from Huron Diocese. The Deanery president, Mrs. J. Graham, of Bay- field, brought greetings from Huron Deanery. Mrs. W. J. Doherty, of Lon- don, referred to the many happy days she had spent in the branch before going to London; The guest speaker was Mrs. R. D. Bewley, Diocesan Educational Secre- ta y from London, who gave a aplen- did address on W.A:' -work in which she stressed the need for more study and more earnest prayer. Mrs. Hunt moved a • vote of thanks to Mrs. Bewley for hey 'splendid ad- dress and also to the others who had taken part. Mrs. J. B. Simpson sec- onded the motion and a standing vote was tendered. Mr. Hunt closed the meeting with prayer after which the guests were invited to the school room. The only charter member, Mrs. G. C. Petty, was called oto the front and Mr. Hunt, in a few words, spoke of her splendid work in• the W.A. and in the church, after which on.behalf of the members' she was presented with a bouquet of. roses by Miss Fee. A table covered with a lace cloth was centered with the birthday cake, which was decorated with gold lace, the letters 'W. A." in gold,; gold leaves, fifty candles and a'small bou- quet.' The table was draped with red and yellow, the W.A. colors, and a vase of red and yellow tulips was at leach end. At each'corner of the cake was a gold candlestick with a lighted candle. The president lighted the candles and Ven. Archdeacon W. J. Doherty blew them out, after which a delicious lunch vas served. Mrs. Petty put the kn'ite in the cake and Mrs. Middleton cut it. Many thanks were expressed for the good meeting and best wishes extended for th 'fu- ture. The following is a history of St. Paul's Women's Auxiliary, Hensall, franm January, 1893, to January, 1943: "The Woineu's Auxiliary of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Hensall, was organized on Jan, 9, 1893, during the incumbency of Rev, E. Softly. The ladies met at the home of Mrs. G: C. Petty. The minutes do not record' how many were present. Miss Cross was present and explained the con- stitution. The minutes do not say who Miss Cross was, but it was pre- sumed she was one of the Diocesan officers from London. Officers elect- ed were: President, Mrs. Clegg; vice- pres., Miss Blanche Petty; rec. sec., Miss B. Hodgins; corr. sec., Miss J. Johnston; treas., Miss M. Smalla- combe, which office she held until 1916, when she •became president. Of the -original executive, only one: mem- bers, Miss Blanche Petty, is still liv- ing. She is now residing in,,Toronto. The minutes of the second -meeting record 11 present. We still have one charter member, our beloved Mrs., Petty, of whom we are justly proud, she being one of the most faithful' and energetic members. To Mrs. Pet- ty we extend congratulations and trust she may be spared to help car- ry on, the work she loves so well. Man/ former members have moved from the parish and many have been called to higher service. The first money, $100 for Missions, was forwarded to Messrs, I3irney and Bele, church warden's, All Saints (Continued on Paige 4) +yi E.C.BOSVI L HEAPSTVI.c.Kill op r er SEAFORTH B R A N C IJ Seriously OF THE.NAVYLEAGUE F a 11 O.ff Load of .,:Straw Well Attended Organization Meeting Elects. Officers • For Year. TUESDA Y EVENING A meeting was held in the council chambers Tuesday evening for the purpose of,orga'nizing a branch of„the Navy League of Canada. Mayor J. J. Cluff occupied the chair and spoke briefly on the object of the meeting. Mr. G. D. Ferguson acted as •secre- tary for the meeting, which was at- tended by representatives from the various Seaforth organizations. The meeting was -addressed ,by Mr. J. R. Davison, the field secretary of the Navy League of Canada, who ex- plained the object and work of the League. Some of these are the es- tablishment of Sea Scout troops, ,sup- plying ditty bags and tither comforts to the sailors of the Navy. and Merch- ant Marine; 'sending magazines to the ships and comfort stations, and collecting good used men's clothing for the sailors who are survivors' of ships, lost by wreck or enemy action on the high seas. The election of officers was then proceeded with, and the following were duly elected: Chairman, 'E. C. Boswell; vice-chairman, O. P. Sills; secretary; Mrs. Jean ROss; treasurer, Benson S. -Hamilton; convene'-ofedit- ty bag committee, Miss Alice Reid;i magazines, Charles Holmes; publicity and education, Miss Dorothy Smith; finance and tag day, Miss Alice Daly. Mr. E. C. Boswell then took the chair and spoke briefly, following which some discussion was held. The next regular meeting is to be held on Monday, June 28th, at 8.30 p.m. Special services to commemorate the sixty-sixth 'anniversary of the op- ening of St. Paul's Anglican Clhu.r-ch, will be held Sunday, June 13th. The special ' speakers will be announced later. -`-,4 Meet In Egmondville The Seaforth and District Minister- ial Association met in •Egmont ville United Church Tuesday afternoon, May 25th. ' Two 'papers were given, one by Rev, S. Kerr, of Brussels, en- titled, "The Idea Of Redemption in Paul and John,” the other by Dr. R. P. D, Hurford on, "The Book of Job." The next meeting will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Brussels, early in October. LIVEONSAME.FARM FOR FIFTY YEARS Mr. and Mrs. C. Laporte, St. Joseph, Celebrate Golden Wedding. In St. Peter's Church, French Set- tlement, near St. Joseph, was cele- brated the golden wedding annivers- ary of Charles Laporte, 72', and his wife, formerly Marguerite Durand, 67. Worthy of notice was the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laporte were attended by.. the same best, than and' bridesmaid of 50 years ago, Maxine Denomme' and Annie Durand. 'Their twelve children were present, as well as alaout 50 grandchildren and great grandch11dren, Mr. and Mrs. Laporte were married in May. 1893, They settied on a farm near• Drysdale and have lived there 011 their -life. They lied 13 children, 12 of whom are living. They have now 60 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. • •The celebration opened with a short address by their pastor, Rev. O. 'T. Martin, who also gave the couple a special blessing. on the occasion, The Litanies .o1. the Saints were sung and holy mass was celebrated. Before the banquet, which was served at their home, an address was read by one of their grandchildren, Charlet Gentile The banquet was at- tended by about 75 guests. The re- mainder of the day was spent in. play- ing 'cards, singing and dancing. xx.x.xx Red -Cedar Shingles Just Arrived N. CLUFF & SONS �I r u..ld< Ar^ John Beattie, 10th Conces- sion, Suffers a Fracture Dislocation Of Neck. IN SCOTT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Mr, John Beattie, well known Mc- Killop farmer, suffered, neat, fatal in - Miles in an accident at his home on Tuesday morning. bn company 'with his son, he was on top of a load of straw, unloading it on the barn flour, when he lost his balance and fell a distance of seven or eight feet, alighti,,ng on his head. In the fall he suffered a fracture dlslocetion of his neck causing par- alysis of both arms and legs. D. E. A. McMaster, of Seaforth; was im- mediately called and had him remov- ed to Scott Memorial Hospital, where an X-ray disclosed the fractures. Mr. Beattie will be confined -to the' hospital for some weeks, and al- though he is still in a critical condi- tion his case is already responding to treatment. On Thursday morning he had re- gained the partial use of his hands, and it is.eanfldently eapeoted that he will make a complete "recovery, but his convalescence will extend over some weeks. • • Seaforth Boy Joins R.C.A.F. Mr..Edward Devereaux, who • has been mining accountant for, the Gun- nar Gold Mines and Postaster at Beresford Lake, Manitoba, for several years, and recently at the 'head office of the company in Toronto, has join- ed oined the R.C.A.F., and reports in Tor- onto on Monday next. . The following acknowledgments have been received by the Seaforth Canadian Legion from local boys ov- erseas: "I wish to thank th'e Legion for the smokes I received yesterday.—Pte. H. T. Huiss.er." "I want to thank the Canadian Leg- ion for thb smokes which I have re- ceived. Your smokes were appreciat- ed very much. Thanks a million.— Pte. K. G. Powell." "'Received parcel of cigarettes td - day. Many thanks.—George D. Hay S." "Just a line to thank" yoi ever so much for the cigarettes I just receiv- ed. It is very kind of you boys back home to think of us over here; it sure is appreciated. Thanks a lot.—Pte. J. S. Barry; ' "Please convey my sincere'thanks to all the members of the Legion for the carton of Sweet Caporal cigar- ettes that I received a short time ago. Gratefully yours, Sgt. J. G. Broad - foot." "Thank you very much for the cig- arettes. They were somewhat delaryy- ed due to the fact that the tobano company confused my surname and Christian name. But the main thing is that they arrived. We appreciate your thothtfulness .a very great deal. —W. Gibson White. "Many- thanks for the smokes: they sure are a good thing to get, as they are scarce over here.—C. R.intoul:" "Many thanks for cigarettes just received today. Have been out of Canadian smokes for three weeks, and for the past two, weeks unable to buy any of any kind. They certainly arrived at the right time. Ail the best to the members of Branch i^ii6. Thanks again for the smokes.—F. C. Grieve." "I am just dropping you these few lines to thank you- for the cigarettes that 1 received, I am certainly grate- ful and I can't thank you, enough: Most of the boys are. fie . and all be- having themselves. We had a big scheme a few v eeks back which last- ed a couple of weeks. Of course we lived on the good old i•eliable bully beef and hardtack. Caught up on our eating 'and sleeping whenever time permitted—at times there was very little of that. Thanking you again for the Pinokes.—'.r.-Cpl. R. C. Huras." "Just •a few lines to let you know that I received your cigarettes yester- day and was sure glad to get -them, as that is the first I have received since I have been over here. I guess the mail service is not too good. I brave not had any mail for three weeks; now 'there is not, any surface mail coming tit—all air mail. I .hare not seen many boys from home Over here. I have been playing softball and we are having a unit team and I think I will be playing on it. We may get some good trips out of it. We are in a pretty goodpart of the country over here. It gets kind of dull at times, but 1ust have to wish for the best. I am working in the officers' mess serving meals to the officers and nurses. I guess I Will close for now, thaiiking you very much for the cigarettes. --Pte. R. D. McGregor.; M^ahl ln,.rYt , h�;ri • ••'• • •' • Elected Mr. Edward Mole, .'Seaforth, was named to the office of pursuivant at the Tuesday, elections of the provincial chapter for Ontario West of tfe Royal Black Knights of Irelatrd; meeting for the 67th annual session in •London. • • • • • • COLLEGIATE ARTS CLUB MEETING Professor J. R. Scott, of the University of Saskatche- wan, Guest Speaker. The Arts Club of the Seaforth Col- legiate Institute held a special meet- ing in the school audirtorium on Fri- day afternoon when Prof. James `R. Scott, of the University of Saskatche- wan, -a graduate of the 'S.C.I., was the .guest speaker. This was the first tune Prof. Scott had revisited the Collegiate since his graduation and he praised highly the new addition to the school. He spoke of the many distinguished graduates alio are serving their country in the armed forces or in positions of public trust. The student in wartime, he de- clared, must prepare himself to play an intelligent part in the porat-war world. "Our duty,".,.concluded the speaker, "is to educate for 'Victory'." Moving pictures were also shown. These were sent from Egypt by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Daly, a former' student of the school. Much .inter- esting material about life in Alexan- dria was revealed in these pictures. Mlles McMillan acted as_ -.narrator. The program also included a reading by Dorothy Smith and a piano selec- tion by Ernest Clarke. The meeting closed -with the national[ anthem, • Observes 85th Birthday Here About twenty friends and neighbors completely surprised Mr. William El - coat by 'calling . on him at his -home, John Street, on May 23rd and wish- ing him many happy returns of his birthday.,. This was his -eighty-fifth. During the. 'afternoon his daughter, Mrs. Glanfield, of Wallacetown, poured tea, while . Miss Hazel Elcoat and Dr.,Glanfield served the guests. • St. Columban O'Reilly Lane A wedding of interest took place on' - Saturday, May 15th, in St. Columban Church, - When Catherine Cecilia, younger daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lane, was united in mar- riage to Mr. John O'Reilly, Stratford, son of Mr. and Mrs. .lames O'Reilly, of Hibbert. Rev. Father O'Drowski officiated. The bride, given in mar - rage by her brother, John Lane, was lovely in a gown of white sheer, de• s:gned on princess lines with full 'shirt and train. She wore a finger - Hip veil caught with baby's breath, tend carried a.: sheaf of Better Time `neer and bouvardia. '.bliss Margaret O'Reilly, Toronto, sister of the groom,, was bridesmaid, and. was dressed :n heaven blue sheer fashioned on the same lines as the bride's dress, with small blue hat and veil. She carried a bouquet of carnations and maiden hair fern. The groom Was assisted by 'oseph Laine. brother of the bride. 1'l:e ushers were Thomas l:an'e, Tor- onto; and Joseph O'Reilly, Hibbert, After the ceremony a• dinner, was served at the hone of the bride. Among those present were .guests from Toronto, Toledo, Detroit, Logan and Seaforth. '.Ater, amid showers of confetti and good wishes, Mr. and Mrs. O'Reilly left on a honeymoon, the bride travelling in a two-piece dress of ice blue with matching hat and biege accessories. Mrs. Wm. Nigh, formerly of Sea - forth, who has been residing with her daughter, . Mrs. John Walsh, of Mc- Killop, fell t•ecently and broke her hip. She was taken to Scott Memor- ial Hospital for treatment. Mr. Michael Downey who has been ill recently, has been removed to Vic- toria Hospital, London, for treatment. Recent visitors: Marian McIver. of London, with Mr. and ' Mrs. ' McIver; Fergus Melady, • London, with Mr. Melady; Miss Agnes McGrath, Kit- chener, with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Mor- ris; John Walsh, Camp Borden, grlth Mr. .and Mrs. John Walsh; Miss, Mar- garet'Atkfhson Toronto, With her 'par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson Mies Loretto 'Holland Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. John Holland.; Mies Mary Morris, of Merlin, with ler mother, Mrs•. WM. Morris. Includes tome, ,. Veterinary Calc, 'Sating Devices.:., LIONS PARK,JUNK 7 Arrangements for the Huron Colin- ty Federation of Agriculture field dark and picnic at the Lions Park, Sea - forth, ,on Monday, June 7th, are near• .ing completion. Included in the .program .•will be al home canning demonstration itan el and vegetables without „the use Of sugar by a representative of the "Dee partment of Agriculture, • Ottawa. With sugar at a premium for the owning canning season, this. will prove of unusual, interest to all wo- men of the home. Dr. A. R. Campbell, of Hensall, iM chairman in charge of the Veterinary Clinic arrangements, Wand will discus poultry diseases. Dr. Harburn, , of Seaforth, will discuss • warbles and ex- ternal parasites. Dr. Jackson, of Blyth,internal parastds and diseaseai of swine. Dr. Elliott, of Oiinton, wii'1 conduct post mortems on swine. Dr, Murray, of Dublin, will discuss hem oragic septicemia (shipping fever), The veterinarians . have arranged for specimens, but any farmer wishing to bring in poultry or swine for diag- nosiswould be welcome to do so. Also there will be a demonstration of labor-saving devices, under the di- rection of Gordon McGavin, of WaI- ton. This will include a display oP, tractor with drag saw and circular. saw attached; stock loader; mower with attachment fqr .windrowing, and 4• a corn loader will be on display. Ten minutes will be devoted to ei talk on the need of more bacon for Britain and ways to get it byy an agri- cultural department official. Possibly the ,biggest drawing at- traction ttraction will be the presence at the picnic of two of Canada's outstand- ing utstanding public men, the ikon. Harry Nix- on, ixon, Premier of Ontario, and. lion. John Bracken, Dominion Leader of the Conservative party, who will bath) give an address during the afternoon. T will, be one of the most not- ,able,ga,therings 3n Huron Countz thiill-, year and will be `a tender "h 'Lh'oltt- sands of people from this and radjoiva- ing counties. • ' News of Bayfield Mr. and Mrs. Eugene; Sander and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Erwin, of Kit- chener, were visitors with Mrs. Ed- wards over the week -end. Mr... and Mrs. Philip Rhynas and sons, Phillip and John, of Toronto, spent the holiday with Mrs. O. W. Rhynas. - Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weston, of Detroit, is visiting friends in the vil- lage this week. Miss Jessie Metcalf, of, Detroit, spent the holiday with her mother, ,Mrs. Metcalf. • Mrs. Trout, of Detroit, speak Sun- day at her cottage. Mrs. Churchward and son, Gerald, and Miss Lena Shortt,- of London, spent the week -end in their cottage on Colina Street. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, ^Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. H. Edwards, of Louden; spent the week -end 'at the Ritz Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. John Parker and daughters, Jacqueline and. Mrs. Fred Weston, attended the Luck - Parker wedding at Brantford on Saturday. The - Late Lewis Robert Thomson There passed a i'ay in Clinton: Hos pital on Wednesday night, May 19th, Lewis Robert Thomson, a life long resident of Bayfield. He h'a.d been in indifferent health for about three years, and her just returned from the West. where be spent the winter. Two weeks ago he entered Clinton Hospi- tal for treatment, but it was of no avail, as he became steadily weaker until death overtook him. He was un- married. Following a short service for the relatives at the home of his sister, Mrs, Mel,ernl. a public service was held in Knox Presbyterian Church, Rev. W. Lane, of Goderich, officiated. Relatives surviving are four sisters, Mrs. J. B, Hall and Mrs. V, Walters, Toledo, Ohio;; Mrs, Mc- Leod, Rayfield, and Mrs, M. Fraser, Fort William: two brothers, Stuart Thomson, Lake Charles, La„ and Sno. G. Thomson, Fort Frances. 'A sister, (Florence) Mrs. M. McLeod, died two years ago in. Fort Frances. Other ;•^intives attending the funeral were two nieces, Cecil McLeod and Mrs. Kneeshaw, _ Goderich; two nephews, LAC. Rae Fraser, Radio School, Clin- Ston, -and Flight -Lieutenant Douglas Fraser, Arnprlor who flew here for the funeral. Pallbearers were Alfred Erwin, Don Galbraith, Archie Arm- strong, A. Maxwell, George Lindsay, Joseph Richardson and H. McGregor. Interment was made in, Bayfield ceme- tery. e • Stanley Pupils To Broadc'ast Mr. Donald loss and a gfoup Of ., pupils from S S No 10, Stanley tavir ship, are avenging a .preg'ratid tbir Friday, • May 2$th, at 7:0. pain , . otor . OKNK , 1p3itghaifi, df>, the . iitei+bit • ot, War avfii*s '8% I2•0 antic Gatti8 8t�87;