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The Huron Expositor, 1947-12-19, Page 1seseeseares ,'7.714'raran7rn.., esearnann,,:!rt° •, ,esS Eightreighth Year Whale Number 4176, SEAFORTIr LEGION Tuckersmith Will Complete REVIEWS ACTIVITIES Broadfoot Bridge In. Spring NAMES OFFICERS. . . . • .Shortage of Materials and Lateness of Season Leads To Decision B;younciL Annual Meeting of Branch 156 is Held. Friday Evening. Menabeps of the Seaforth Branch 156 Canadian Leg,ion, at a largely attend- ed meeting in the club rooms Friday evening, reviewed the year's activi- ties and elected officers for the com- ing year. Installation of the new of - Beers will take place at the January meeting. President C. P. Sills pre- sided. Officers elected are: Past 'presi- dent, C. P. Slils; president, A. Y. Mc- Lean; lst vi e•prss., Dr. Paul Brady; 2nd vice -pros., John J. Holland; sec., A. W. Sillery; treas., J. M. McMillan; sergeant - at - rms, Andrew Calder; pension officer, Richard S. Box; chap- lains, Rev. T. P. Hussey and Lieut. Millar; chairman of entertainment committee, Lloyd Hoggarth; property eommittee, J. E. Keating; member- ship committee, John Flannery; house committee, Lou Sorrente; sick and visiting, B. 0. Muir; special events committee, George D. Hays. CAVAN CHURCH HAS CHRISTMAS CONCERT Theannual Christmas concert was held in Cavan 'Church •on Friday, eve- ning, Dec. 12, with a large crowd in attendance. The pageant, "Gifts For the King," put on by the Sunday School children, under the leadership of Mrs. Wm. Dodds and MrS„ E. Toll, was well presented. Santa Claus made his usual appearance and dis- tributed gifts from a well -laden tree, after which all joined in singing the National Anthem. Mrs. Theron- Betties spent the week end with friends in Goderich. Misses Agnes and Doris Broadfoot of London, spent the week -end with relatives here. The annual Christmas concert of Cavan Church, Winthrop, was held on Friday when there was a large attend- ance. A pageant was • presented; "Gifts For the King," by the pupils of the Sunday School and directed by Mrs. Wm. Dodds and Mrs. E. Toll. eas Santa Claus was present and present- ' ed gifts frame a well -laden tree. • S.S. 7, HIBBERT CONCERT IS HELD On Monday, Dec. 15, the annual Christmas concert was held at S.S. 7, Hibbert, sponsored by the teacher, Miss Marie Evans. The music was under the supervision of Miss Don - gall. The program consisted of plays, \ choruses, solos and dances. Two very interesting' features were an action song$e"In the Little Red Schoolhoese" and ."The Sailor's Hornpipe,' by three girls preceded by a solo, "I'm a Navy Man." At the end of this most interesting program, Santa, Claus arrived to the singing of "Jin- gle Bell." He distributed numerous gifts and cainsdy which were display- ed beneath' the gaily decorated Christmas tree. • Misses Mary and Eleanor McGrath of London, visited their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Patrick McGrath. Lorne Rock, of Kitchener, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rock. Miss Doris Flanagan, of London, spent the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Flanagan. Miss Mary Feeney, of ,Stratforl, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Feeney. Mr. James Feeney, of Kitchener, with bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Feeney. . • McKILLOP S.S. No. 9 Holds Concert A large crowd attended the Christ- mas concert held at S.S. No 9, Mc- Killop, on Tuesday evening, which was given under the direction of Miss Marion Kale, teacher, and Mrs, Wendorf, music su'Pervisor. Mr. Wil - limn Dennis acted as chairman. Reci- tations were given by Bernice Glan- ville, Valorie Cameron and Billy Cor- lett, • A solo was rendered by Char- lene Corlett and a monologue by Arlene Diegel. Included in the pro- gram were plays, choruses, rhythm band and drill. The concert conclud- ed with the singing of 'Jingle, Bells" and the arrival of Santa Claus. LEGION NOTES News of Seaforth Branch 156 • 'of the Canadian Legion Invitations have been issued for the Legion's Christmas dance being held in Cardno's Halli Christmas night. .Additional invitations may be obtain- ed from Secretary A. W. Sillerfe * * * es H. W. Thompson, casualty rehabili- tation officer ot the Department of Veterans' Affairs, was in Seaforth Thursday Conferring with Prestdent C. P. Sills and Pensions Officer R. S. 13oie Gift Your last-minute Christmas gift problem is solved. Pick up your telephone, call 41-, and order a subscription to The Huron Ex- positor. A pleasing card will go forward• at once, announcing your gift, and each week during the coming year, The Expositor will arrive, recalling your thoughtful- ness .at Christmas. Check over your Christmas list now and see how many of patr friends would appreciate the weekly visit of The Expositor more than any- thing else you could give them. Call Seaforth 41. • • • • • HURON PERTH M. P. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN Prime Minister King Pro- poses Appointment in House of Commons. W. H. Golding, M.P. for Huron - Perth, was reappointed deputy chair- man of committees of the whole house in Parliament on Monday. , The appointment was moved by Prime Minister King„,Hansard record- ing the proceedings aS follows: "Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King (Prime Minister): Mr. Speaker, I wish -to move, seconded by the Secre- tary of State for'Externa.1 Affairs (Mr. St. Laurent): -That Mr. William Henry Golding be appointed as deputy chairman of com- mittees of the whole house. I might draWethe attention of hon. members to standing order 56, sec- tion 5, which reads as follows: At the commencement of every session. or from time to time as ne- cessity may arise, the house may ap- point a deputy chairman of comrait- tees who shall, whenever the chair- man •of committees is absent, be en- titled to exercise all the powers yeat- ed in the chairman Of committees in- cluding his powers. as deputy speaker during Mr. Speaker's unavoidable alt sence. Hon. members will recall that the hon. member for Huron -Perth (Mr. Golding) was chosen by the house for this position at a previous session, and from the many tributes that were paid to him at the time. I hardly need say a word in support of his nomina- tion today. I am sure it is one that will be welcomed by hon. members in all parts of the house. Mr. Church: I should like to ask the Prime Minister whether any con- sideration has been given to giving this hon. gentleman some remunera- tion for his seryices. He presidedin the committee of supply last session during the hot weeks of July. Mr. Mackenzie King: My hon. friend will probably recall. that last year I made the suggestion that suit- able. remuneration should be attach- ed to this position, on account of the many. duties it involves and the time and care that the hon. member had to give to the duties of the office. I am' sure the house would glady have made the necessary appropriation, but the hon, member said that he himself preferred not to take any re- muneration. I hope that during the course of the present session he will see his way clear to allow the house to give the kind of recognition, •finan- cial, or in Salle other way, that we should like to give. Motion agreed to." . • WILL CELEBRATE - GOLDEN WEDDING Mr, and Mrs. Frank Upsball, highly esteemed residents of Seafortli, will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anni- versary on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at their home on Centre St. • Mrs, Upshall- was the former Miss Jessie Cooper, of Kippen. They have a family of four sons and a daughter. • Is Inducted at Islington Church Reverend Andrew H. McKenzie, who with his wife and danghter, resided iti Seaforth for several months, was recently inducted as minister of the Islington Presbyterian Church. At the service of induction Rev. Russell Self, of St. James' Presbyterian Church, Toronto, delivered, the ser- rnon and other ministers of the Tor- onto Presbytery also took part. In his charge to rue minister, the Rev. P. G. Vesey stressed the need of "doing all things in love," and of placing the spiritual needs of a tap - idly -growing suburban area continual- ly before his mind, Several ministers who were present expressed the opin- ion that the future of this church 15 very bright, and commended the con- gregation on their decision to call Mr. McKenzie. At the close of the service of in- duction Mr. and Mrs, McKenzie were warmly welcomed by the congrega- tion and a pleasant social time was held. , Because of shortage of materials and the difficulty of carrying on con- struction in winter weather, no fur- ther work will be done on the Broad - foot bridge until next spring, Tuck- ersmith council decided at its final meeting of the year on Monday. The construction was made necessary when floods last spring washed out the former bridge. The payment of $6,000 on account of the steel bridge was laid over pending approval of Municipal En- gineer. George Flewitt was paid $225 for land to be used for a new road to be built west of the bridge. Reeve Arthur Nicholson presided and all members were present. Tuckersmith Telephone System was paid $6,770.00 assessments and Long Distance accounts for 1947. McKil- lop Telephone System was paid $102 for assessments collected. Settle- ment was made with the various schoces in the township and was as system power resources have recent- ly been reduced owing to lack of rain - follows: Area No. 1, $910.16; S.S. No. 3, $1,500.78; S.S. No. 10, $1,207.28; Seaforth Separate, $292.30; St. Colum - ban Separate, $20.40; Hibbert ate, $87.75; Seaforth High -School, $2,498.16; Clinton High School, bal- ance of account, $37.13. • County of Huron was paid County Rates of $18,015.53, which included general county rate, $9,435.23, county highways $6;739.45, secondary schools $1,840.45. The report of the sanitary inspec- tor, John Earle, was adopted and he was paid fees of $3.50 and $14.50, for his work as school attendance officer. Town of Seaforth was paid $25, Tuck- ersmith's share of Division Court fees, and. $30. rent of council room. The report of the weed inspector, W. S. Broadfoot, was given and he was paid wages of $63.00. , E. P. Chesney was paid $85.00 for printing voters' lists, $2.00 printing tax notices and $18.75 in connection with Court of Revision on 1947 voters' list before Judge T. M. Costello and on his order. Cecil Simpson was paid MAY CUT IF POWER LOAD IS NOT REDUCED Load Reduetton Schedule Being Wed, Out For Seaforth. PossiBility that eever rationing, additional to that *ready in effect, would be IntrodUcerr en short notice, was contained in'fialetter receiyed by the Public lJtilityTommission on Wednesday from, the H.t.P.C. Un- less further vohintern reductions In all classes of now* .re forthcoming immediately, as a ntiSult of the co- operation of ihdusteial, commercial and domestic consitMers, it may be necessary to cut off entirely their power at intervals throughout each day. "Although there hes beeh a sub- stantial reduction in the demand for power, arising out Of voluntary core servation and the application of re- strictions, heavy cuts are still being made in the delivery of power to in- dustry," the letter says.' "Moreoves, $5.00 for use or his house for such court. Reeve Nicholson and Council- lor Charles MacKay were named as a committee to interview Municipal En- gineer J. A. Coombes with reference to payment of $6,000 to the Central Steel Bridge Company. Council formed a court of revision and rebated service grant taxes to those service men who had purchas- ed property in th'e Township, but who had not been eligible for the $50.0.0 grant given in 1946 and also rebated taxes to ratepayers charged for dogs who did not own dogs in the year 1947. E. P. Chesney was paid $200.00 for clerical assistance to the Road Sup- erintendent for 1947, and E. B. Gou- die and J. W. Crich were appointed township members to the Seaforth and Clinton High School Area Boards laespectively, for a period of 'two years. A by-law setting the time and, place for the nomination meeting was given its required readings and pass- ed. Notice of this appears elsewhere in this issue. Other accounts paid included: Sal- 'aries of reeve and council, $430.00; Board of Health, salaries, $30; fox bounty, $15; relief, $19.50; printing and advertising, $80.52; telephone ac- counts, $32.45; roads, $2,786.62; sal- aries, $100. Council adjourned, °after which Reeve Arthur Nicholson entertained the members to dinner at the Com- mercial Hotel. • Blame Icy Roads For Two Accidents When a car driven by Emmerson Bishop, Water St. S., Kitchener, but owned by Miss R. Lloyd, Goderich, skidded on Goderich Street, opposite Northside United Church', early Fri- day evening, it crashed into a hydro pole and was damaged to the extent of $200. The impact, while not breaking the pole, damaged a erossarm carrying primary. wires. Necessary repairs, carried out by the P.U.C. Sunday af- ternoon, resulted in a power shut-off of 30 minutes in certain portions of town. The accident was investigated by Provincial Constable Wm. Hodgson. The same evening a car travelling west, skidded and left the road op- posite the farm of R. B, Scott, No. 8 Highway West. No one was injured. Princess Elizabeth Appreciates Corsage • Bailey's Flower Shop, who on the occasion of the wedding of Princess Elizabeth forwarded to Buckingham Palace a corsage, have received the following acknowledgment from a Lady-insWaiting to the Princess: "I am desired by the Princess Eliz- abeth to ,express to you and to ask you to convey to the Staff of Bailey's Florist, Her Roese, Highness' most sincere thanks for the lovely flowers which you so kindly sent the Princess on her wedding day. fler Royal High- ness greatly appreciated thisi geSture of good -will, and the beautiful flowers gave the Princess very real pleasure. Your truly, MARGET REYMOND, Lady -in -Waiting." fall causing poor water condltions. "Winter has 'now set in and little improvement can be expetted in the replenishment of water storages, with the result that system power resourc- es may be expected to progressively deteriorate throughout the remainder of the winter., In these circumstances, it is evident that unless additional voluntary savings can be obtained the Commission will be obliged to or- der municipalities to reduce their load from time to time by as much as 15 per cent; or possibly more. The Cona- mission's engineers are now drawing up such reduction schedules in or,:er that any necessary reductions may be equitably distributed amongst the municipalities." Load reduction schedules in so far as the Seaforth Systetis is concerned. are now being worked out by W. V. Brown, P.U.C. manager, and will be brought into effect if an overall re, duction is ordered —by the H.E.P.C., according to A. Y. McLean, Seaforth Coinmission chairman. Will Publish Xmas Expositor On Dec. 24th Since Christmas falls on Thurs- day and the following clay has been proclaimed a 'holiday, The Huron Expositor will print its • issue next week on Wednesday, Dec. 24. The co-operatioa of ad- vertisers and-. correspondents is requested to ensure that all copy is received in this office not later than Monday night, Dec. 22. This arrangement will result in the Christmas issue being in the hands of subscribers on Christ- mas Day. The, issue next week will con- tain Christmas greetings from Seaforth and Hensall merchants. While every effort has been made to contact all merchants, there is a possibility because of the num- ber of cans involved, that some may have been inadvertently ov- erlooked. For this reason it is requested that any merchants not contacted, please phone The Hur- on Expositor, when arrangements will be made to include a greeting advertisement. The Expositor will also be pub- lished early at New Years, the issue of that week going to press on Wednesday, December 31. • CHRISTMAS CONCERT S.S. 1, TUCKERSMITH Heart Attack Is Fatal To Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, - M. L. A. • Was First Elected To Legis- DIES SUDDENLY lature in 1943; Re-elected in 1945. Funeral on Fri- day. Dr. Robert Hobbs, Taylor, 53 L.A. for Huron, died suddenly Of a hsttN f attack Wednesday at his home in `-- Dashwood. Dr. Taylor, born in ,London, was a member of the Progressive Conserva- tive party and was first elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1943. While he had been in ill health for some time following the March session of the Legislature in 1945, when he was taken ill on the floor of the House and removed to hospital, during the past year he had been actively en- gaged in looking after affairs con- nected with his office. In Seaforth a few weeks before his death, he com- mented that he had never felt better. In June, 1945, he conducted his elec- ton campaign from his room in Tor- onto General Hospital, where he was recuperating. This year Dr. Taylor, after 139 yeara of practice in Dashwood, sold his practise and hospital to Dr. Donald B. Ferguson, of London. Dr. Taylor graduated from the Uni- versity of Western Ontario in 1916. He was president of the War Ser- vices Board in his district and was well known for his charitable and health work in 'his' Constituency, Dr. Taylor was born December 20, 1893, and so if he had lived until Sat- urday he would have been 54 years old. His father, William Taylor, was reeve of West Nissouri for six years. Dr. Taylor was educated in London public schools and graduated from Central Collegiate. He received his M.D. at the University of Western Ontario. On September 10t 1928, he was mar- ried to Letta Ruth Guenther, of Dash- wood, and one daughter survives, Anne Kathryn. Dr. Taylor took post -graduate cours- es in medicine and surgery at New York Polyclinic, Philadelphia and Chicago Hospitals and at Victoria Hospital, London. Dr. Taylor was chairman of the Dashwood Public School Board for 15 years. He also was village trustee, Past president of the Noon Day Study Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, Member of- the Legislative Assembly for the riding of Huron' since 1943, who died suddenly at his home in Dashwood on Wednesday. MOVE ACCOUNTANT TO GRIMSBY BRANCH Athletic Association Marks Departure of Reg. Henderson. Since early 1943 accountant of the local branch of the Bank. of Com- merce, Reginald R. Henderson - has been moved to the brandh of the bank at Grimsby where he will be senior accountant, it was announced. Saturday. His position here will be filled by J. A. Murray, of Hamilton, who, with his wife and child, will occupy the bank apartment. Mr, and Mrs. Henderson and two children will leave early next week; Mr. Henderson, since coming to Seaforth, has been actively identified with the Seaforth Amateur Athletic Club, a member of the Albany Club, Association as treasurer, and, at a Huron County Medical Society, Oster special meeting of the execu'ive on Society, Ontario and Dominion Medi- Wednesday evening he was present - cal. Association and the Exeter Lions ed with a smoking stand in apprecia- ' u . tion of his services. The presentation A Christmas program was present-, ed by the pupils of S.S. 1, Tucker-. smith, Monday evening under the leadership of Mrs. Robert Simpson, 1 teacher, and Mr. S. G. Rannie, music instructor. The schoolroom was ef-i fectively decorated for the event, which was largely attended by ..the parents. pupils and guests. . Rev. P. A. Ferguson, of Hensall, acted as chairman, and Miss Gladys! Luker presided at the piano. The progratn included: Address, Rev.i Ferguson; greetings, Joyce Pfaff; "Ati Christmas Time," Rhythm Band and; song; ''The Hunter's Horn," Rhythm Band and song; "The Soldier Game," march and song; "To Make a Merry Christreas," song; "December," reci- tation, Marian Pepper; "Lazy Daisy," vocal duet. Greta Pfaff and Geraldine Parker; piano solo, "Dance of the Ladybirds," Gladys Luker; "The Farm Yard," song; "Strawberry Fa i r,'' Rhythm Band and song; vocal solo, "Chi -ba -ba," Joyce Pfaff; "Clippety- Clap," drill, Tunior boys; ' "Balloon Song," Rhythm Band and song; reci- tation, "Gruel For Christmas," Ger- ald Bell; vocal solos, "Sylvia,". "White Christmas" and "The Lamplighter," Mr. S. Rannie; "The Whipped Cream Club," a short skit enacted by sev- eral boys in costume representing the Southland. (The selections used were "John BroWn's Body," Band; "Old Black Joe," song; "Carry Me Back," song; "With a Hey and a song, and a novelty dance, "Soldier's Joy"; "Why Do Little Children Sing," vocal solo, Kenneth Parker; Christ- mas Symbols. Grades 3, 4,. 6 and 7; cradle verses, .Marion Pepper, Greta Pfaff, Geraldine Parke; closing num- ber, "The First Noel." Santa Claus arrived and distribut- ed gifts,..1 He is survived by his widow, his daughter', a brother, •Jack Taylor, and a sister, Myrta, the latter from Lon- don. Private funeral service will be held Friday at 1.30 p.m. at his residence in DashAvood. A public service will be held' in Dashwood Evangelical Church at 2 p.m. Rev. J. Hunt, of Mitchell. and Rev. J. H. Getz, minister of the Dashwood Church, will officiate at, both services. Burial will be in Exeter Cemetery,! Dr. G. E. Hall, president of the UM- Versity of Western Citntario, when notified of Dr. Taylor's death, said "Even before graduation in 1916 Dr. 'Hobbs Taylor showed great intdrest! in the university, an interest which he maintained throughout the years while he practised in Dashwood and' later as a member of Parliament. His interest in people led him. to estab-I fish a general medical practice after the first war. The high esteem in which his community held this .doctor was shown by his election as their representative to the Provincial Leg- islature in 1943 and •again in 1945. Dr. Hobbs Taylor was a good doc- tor; a good alumnus and a good citi- zen." Advised of the death of Dr. Taylor, Premier Drew, in Toronto, said: "The people of Ontario have lost a great public servant. 1 am shocked to learn of Dr.. Taylor's sudden and unexpect- ed death," said the Premier. ",1 was with him only a few days ago and he was, as usual, cheerful and vigorous. His death is not only a great loss to the people of his own community, but Ri§2 to the whole of Ontario. • "No member of the Legislature has given more Unselfish and devoted ser- vice. After his serious illness two 'years ago; it was with the greatest difficulty that he was persuaded to take sufficient time to recuperate be- fore again; assuming his many public responsibilities. ."Since then he has worked hard and faithfully for the people of his own riding and for the welfare of the whole Province. Those of us who 'saw him so often and knew him so well have lost a close personal friend and the people of 'Ontario have lost a great public servant." • FORMER BRUCEFIELD RESIDENT MARKS 80th BIRTHDAY A pleasant surprise party was held at the home of Mr. John Snider, Al- bert St., Clinton, on the occasion of his 80th birthday, on Wednesday of last week. During the evening euchre wa.s played and an impromptu program of old-time songs enjoyed, with Mrs. Murray Hetherington, Goderich, at the piano. His many friends joined in wishing Mr. Snider many happy returns of the day. Mr. Snider is in good health, and is an enthusiastic lawn bowler and checker player. He has conducted a harness and bicycle business in Bruce- fiela for the pad 60 years. ' - was made by President W. T, Teal, while J. E. Willis and Enos Boshart spoke briefly, The meeting named Eric Munro as secretary -treasurer, succeeding Mr. Henderson. • CONSTANCE • Among those who attended the fun- eral of the late Mrs. John Clarke, of St. Marys on Monday. were Mr: and Mrs. Ephriam Clarke and Ellwood, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Armstrong and Edna, Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Lawson, Mrs. Oliver Anderson, William Brit- ton, Ross McGregor. Peter Lindsay and Mr. and Mrs: Isaac McGavin, of McKillop. The body was shipped to Minnette, ?nMao., for interment in. the family plc where her husband is in- terred. Mrs. James Medd, who is still in. Clinton hospital, is improving nicely and we hope he will soon be home. Mr. Frank Riley has been under the doctor's care and we are glad to hear he is getting on fine. • • • • • • EXPECT DETAILS OF BRITISH CONTRACT Details of agreements Lovering new food contracts between Can- ada and Britain are expected to be released Thursday, it was an- nounced from Ottawa. Details of the agreements, covering bacon, beef, cheese and eggs have been kept secret. However, it was be- lieved the contracts, covering agreements expiring Dec. 31, will include. an average 10 -per -cent price increase for reduced amounts. • 9 • • NE P1 TUCKER .Largely •Attenao Meeting is II Kippei ,4414' The annual xneetitte,a4 , '1A &n1it' the Tuekeesmith Federestieenef ' Culture was held in IVVnteet,rs' Kippen, Thursday "evening;'-WW1,:z., sat down to a delleionft 17,,AF,clite,t;VP ed to by the Woman's 413SigiOs#PU,7.. St. Andreiri's United Church; :14i%pPli dont E. B.,Gonelle, wbo„Presided, lips troduced the guests at the bead tale. The guest speaker, V. S. Milburn, Toronto, Secretary of the Ohterio Federation of AgrieUltare, hntrPlibleed:-. by Russell Bolton, pest presideat Of, the Huron P. of A., spolte of the Work of the Federations the increasing neel for a.strong united front for agricial- taire to counteract the pressure "Ott the Government of capital and labor, and the many ways that the farmer ean save more of the consumers' dol- lar for hinteelf 'through co-operative enterprises. Rs S. McKereher explained the C0- oppra0ve prepaid medical plan now operating in Huron County, and Mg - ed the members of the Federation to investigate the advantages of the plan. Entertainment provided by Walker Hart, Seaforth; Ivy Hender- son and Gladys Forbes, Egmondville; Rev. A. E. Hinton, Kippen, was very much enjoyed. The election of officers, conducted by W. V. Roy, Secretary of Huron F. of A., resulted as follows: Past president, E. B. Goudie, Seaforth; president, Robt. McGregor, Kippen; vice-president, Gordon Richardson, Brucefield; aecretary-treasurer, I. O'Leary, Seaforth; directors, S.S. No. 1, Roy Bell; 2, Wm. Bell; 3, Jack Davidson; 4, J. W. Crioh; 5, R. Archi- bald; 6, E. Whitmore; 7, Wm. Per - rest; 8, Alex Hayes; 9, Stan Jackson; 10, Archie Hoggarth. The affair concluded with a dance with the McQuaid orchestra furnish- ing the music. • ' Early Storm Blocks Roads C.W.L. TO ISSUE XMAS CHRONICLE Members of the Catholic Women's. League, Over the week -end, will issue their Christmas number of The Chron- icle, which contains a resume of ac- tivities in the town during•the past year. Started originally as a letter to St. James' Church members in the Ser- vices, The Chronicle has been con- tinued at the request of the many former members of the church who live away from town, • W.I. Holds Xmas Party At Thornton Hall Thornton Hall was the scene of a Jolly Chriatmas party Friday evening, when Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Scott were hosts to the members of the Women's Institute and their families. A program of moving pictures, Christmas carols, solos, readings and recitations made the event a most en- joyable one. The evening closed wish lunch being served and every one joining hands to sing "Auld Lang Syne." The worst blizzard so far this sea- son on Wednesday left district 'roads blanketed with snow to a depth that. kept highway crews battling overtime in a losing fight to keep them open. By early evening No. 8 Highway, east of Seaforth, was blocked, but was re- opened after a few hours, although it was not until nearly morning when, winds decreased that travel was back to normal. Two of the three Seaforth school busses, operated by Scott Habkirk, made the full circuit„on Tuesday and Wednesday, but the third bus? on the McKillop run, was forced to return to town with a portion of the students undelivered. They found accommoda- tion in town for the night. The storm began with a heavy snow Tuesday, which, with increasing winds, reduced visibility and drifted badly across highways and township roads., The heavy snow resulted in a break in a primary lice on Victoria Street Tuesday afternoon, which ne- cessitated a short interruption while repairs were effected. • fl3ADMINTON B R E F The Chrirtmas spirit has begun tO reveal itself as the dominating factor in our daily routine. It has- transcend- ed all our usual topicsof conversa- tion and made us forget, for a time at least, all our trials and tribula- tions. While this particular season requires more physical and mental energy, it provides a change which, according to the old adage, is "bet- ter than a rest." Last Wednesday evening we enjoy- ed a Christmas party in the club rooms. Exceptionally good games preceded the usual good lunch. Geo. Hays, alias St. Nicholas, took charge of the Christmas tree and its many' packages. Thanks to Verna Graves for decorating the table in true Yule- tide. fashion. Those taking part were: Pat Troutbeck, Stan Dorrance, Verna Graves, George Hays, Frances 'Mat- thews, Kay Siliery, Reta Litt, War- ren May, Bonnie May, Mrs. Meir, 'Pat Meir, Maida Mueller, Elsie Murray, It. Box, J. MacKenzie, Pat Savauge, Parke, J. Kelly, T. Southgate. We heartily welcome two new play- ers Miss Kay ,Sillery and Miss' Ada, Letta. I hope We see them oftbn on the courts. Please don't forget the annual Christmas tournament on Monday. Dec. 29. An invitation is extended tes the holidayers who have only this One opportunity of visiting our oltib. Come one, come all, and Stain in the fun.