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The Huron Expositor, 1950-04-07, Page 1N131447-firet Tear' Whole ISTUtnbar, 4294 •• 4 HULL COUNCIL GIVES GRANT TO LONDESBORO HALL Township Covers - Road Grader With Fire and Theft Insurance. A grant of $200 to the Commun- ity Hall Board, Lortdesboro, was approved at the monthly meeting of Hullett Township Council, in the Community Hall, Londesnoro, on. Monday afternoon. The reeve and all members were present. The grant was proposed' in a motion, by Archie Young and W. R...jewitt. The tax collector was instructed to collect arrears in taxes before May 1. Accounts amounting to $2,904.78 were approved •for pay- ment. A three-year insurance policy, covering fire, theft and collision, was approved for the grader, at a premium of $480. The $10 mem- bership for the Ontario Associa- tion of Assessing Officers was passed for payment. The reeve and clerk were empowered to pay for a truck. insurance and license when it is delivered. A by-law re- ceived first, second and third read- ings and was signed by the reeve and clerk. Council adjourned to meet on May 1, at 8:00 p.m. The following accounts were passed for payment: Salaries, $90; grants, $200; Londesboro fire area, $63.75; roads, $2,401.60; drains, $103; miscellaneous, $46.43. Red Cross, Crippled Children Campaigns Still 'Forging Ahead The Red Cross campaign has mow raised a total of $1700.00, be- ing 85% of its objective of $2000.00, 'according to Rev. T. Dale "Jones, campaign chairman. Some of the canvassers have not yet turned in the results of their canvass, and when they do it is expected that the objective will be reached. The canvass being conducted by the Seaforth Lions Club, on behalf of the Ontario Society for Crippled Children, has now reached $300.00. • Mrs. Margaret Maloney. Marks 82nd Birthday Cortgratul4teceived on Tuesday bf Mrs -Mifgaret Maloney, Seaforth, on the 'occa- sion of her 82nd birthday. A na- tive of McKillop, she resided there until retiring to Seaforth 18 years ago. • Enjoying fair health, she takes a keen interest in all current ev- ents. She is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Reidy, who came to Canada from Ireland 100 years ago. She has one brother, M. J, Reidy, Bekhwood; also twelve sons, six of whom survive: Louis, Detroit; Peter and Wilfred, Mc- Killop; Dennis, London; Harold and Frank, Seaforth. She is proud of her 34 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Maloney is a faithful member of St. James' Roman, Catholic Church, Seafortli. Heavy Rains Swell Rivers and Streams Monday night's rain created sev- eral small lakes in Seaforth and district. While rivers and streams did not rise to flood proportions, sufficient ram fell to inundate cer- tain areas. The former recreation ground was completely under water, and the residence of Mr. Geo. Dixon resembled a houseboat moored in mid -stream. Coleman and Brantford Streets were under water most of the day, forcing motor traffic to use other roads. The Bayfield river at the Eg- rnondville bridge point had risen so that the water completely cov- ered the river bed and adjoining Cats. Very few cellars escaped some trace of water, and many furnace fires were blacked out. • 9 Huron Old Boys To Compete For Trophy The Huron County Old Boys' As- sociation, under the presidency of Mrs. C. J. Parton, will hold a bridge and euchre party at the West -End Y.M.C.A., College and Doverchurt Ste, Toronto, Tuesday, April 18, at 8:15 p.m. The main event of the evening will be the annual competition for the McLaren Trophy, donated for the highest individual euchre scores of ladies and gentlemen. Last year's, winners were Mrs. M. Scarlett and George Thomson. Lucky prizes will also be drawn. The committee in charge con - Sista of, Mrs. D. Thompson (con- vener), Mrs. Cecil Kaiser, Mrs. A. 0. Smith, Lorne Mingle and Mike Cook. Refreshments will be servd. - All members, other Huronites and, friends are cordially invited to attend. WAS 8g THIS WEEK . 4 • Mrs. Margaret Maloney, Sea - forth, who celebrated her 132nd birthday, on Tuesday. She re- ceived many congratulations during the day. EASTER CANTATA. AT FIRST CHURCH Combined Choirs Unite To Bring "Olivet To Calvary." The combined choirs of First Presbyterian Church, Northside tinned Church and ,St. Thomas' Anglican Church will present Maunder's "Olivet To Calvary" on Easter Sunday evening in First Presbyterian Church. The can- tata will be directed 1;ty James A. Stewart, with I. B. Jamieson, or- ganist. "Olivet To Calvary" recalls sim- ply and reverently the scenes which mark the last few days of the Saviour's life on earth, and some of the reflections suggested thereby. The rejoicing of the multitude with hosannas and palms, the view of Jerusalem from the steep of Olivet, the lament ov- er the beautiful city, the scene in the Temple, arid the lonely walk back over the Mount at night, form the chief features of the first part. Part two opens with the Supper of the Passover, at which Jesus washes His disciples' feet,,,and gives to His friends the new com- mandment of love for one another as the sign of true discipleship. From this the scene passes to the infinite pathos of the Garden of Gethsemane, the sudden appear- ance of the hostile crowd, Jesus forsaken by His disciples, His ut- ter loneliness among ruthless foes, the tumult before Pilate in the Judgment Hall, the passage of the Cross, the tragedy and triumph of Calvary. The cantata is written for two solo voices -tenor and baritone - and chorus, and interspersed with hymns to be sung by the congre- gation. • There are eight furlong's in a mile. 7 NEW. , JOIN IEN$ALL LEGION AUXILIARY Amber Rebekah Lodge Joins in Clinton's 20th Anniversary. NEWS OF HENSALL The April meeting of the Hen - sail Legion,Auxiliary was held in the Legion. Hall Monday everiing, with a splendid attendance. Mrs.. F. Beer, president, was in the chair. Miss Hoyle, of Stratford, zone commander, was in charge of the initiation ceremony. The fol- lowing seven candidates were ad- mitted into membership: Mrs. C. M. Hedden, Mrs. A. D. McEwan, Mrs. S. Rennie, Mrs. R. Shaddick, Mrs. Pearl Stephan, Mrs. T. Butt, and Mrs. Aikenhead. Twenty-five members will motor to Goderich Tuesday evening to attend a zone rally to be held in the Legion Hall. Plans were made for the bazaar to be held Saturday, April 22. Members are asked to hand in art- icles for this bazaar by Saturday, April 15. Mrs. W. Parke 'was win- ner of the mystery prize. Lunch- eon was served. Huronic Rebekah Lodge, Clinton, at its regular meeting Monday eve- ning, had as its guests members of Amber Rebekah Lodge, Hensall. Over one hundred members of both lodges were present. At this meeting the home lodge celebrat- ed its twentieth anniversary. Mrs. Ethel Boyes, Dilitrict Deputy Presi- dent, of Seaforth, paid her official visit. A birthday cake made by the Vice -Grand, Mrs. Edith John- ston, was decorated with tulips, the nude and date of each Noble Grand being written on the tulips. All the members. formed a circle and as each name was read out by Mrs. Mary Sutter, Noble Grand., the District Deputy President light- ed a candle. A very pleasant eve- ning was nijoyed by all. A very pleasant evening was spent. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cudmore on Friday in hon- or of their daughter. Marjorie, bride -elect of this week. Contests were enjoyed, featuring a parade of Easter bonnets. Mrs. Earl Mit- chell favored with a reading. The bride was, presented with many beautiful and useful gifts in a beau- tifully decorated basket by little Dorothy and Geraldine Parker. Mrs. Sims read the accompanying address, - while Miss Blanche Mac - Laren assisted the bride with the gifts. Following is the address: "Dear Marjorie: We, your friends and neighbors, have gathered here to- night to speed a social hour with you and also to celebrate this hap- py occasion. You have always been ready and willing to help with ev- ery endeavor for the good of our community. We are happy to know you are to make your new home in Exeter, and hope you will often visit our community.. We ask You to accept these gifts with our very best wishes for your future happi- ness. Signed on behalf of your Friends and Neighbors." The bride expressed her sincere thanks. Miss Blanche MacLaren (Continued on Page 4) Additional Donations to Memorial Centre Fund • Seaforth A. J. Wright $ 30.00 Bill Leyburn 30.00 Anonymous 15.00 J. J. Cleary 10.00 E. H. Close 5,00 Mrs. E. II. Close 5.00 C. Carter 5.00 Fred Huisser 5.00 Mrs. D. Glenn Campbell10.00 John Flannery 6.00 Mrs. Emma Sproat 6.00 Mrs. Mae Dorrance 5.00 Stanley G. Dorranee 5.00 Mary Ryan 5.00 Isaac Hudson 5.00 Room 2, Seaforth Public School 5i10 Mabel E. Turnbull 5.00 Miss Simpson 5.00 Gladys Hopper 5.00 Gilbert Bechtel 5.00 Robert Rogers 2.00 J. E. Keating 66.55 Gordon A. Wright 25.00 Stanley Garnham 5.00 Seaforth Supply & Fuel 6.100 George Kruse 5.00 Jack Patterson 6.00 Robert Pinkney 5.00 Peter Dunlop 5,00 Dorothy Munroe 5.00 Miss A. M. Lloyd 6.00 John S. Wallace 17..50 M. Ryan 5.00 M. Charette 5.00 EPaine Holmes 5.00 Marion Mason 5.00 Harvey Mason 5.00 Robert Porterfield 10.00 Anonymous 5.00 Charles P., ,Sills 5.00 Susan MeLean 5.00 Anonymous 10.00 Mr. and Mrs, John Gallop2.00 Cliarli e -Barber 5.00 E. B. Goudie 6.00 Ken Thompson 18.00 Tuckersmith • W. M. Cameron 6.00 'About threeviatters of Canada's Arthtir Varley 5.00 Stehool teachers are Women. Ebner Cameron 5.00 „ Dale Nixon 5.00, Robert Allan 5.00 Egmondville Anne McLean 5.00 Billie McLean 5.00 McKillop H. Dodds ' 5.00 Dianne Bolton 5.00 John Leeming 5.00 Robert M. Smith ' 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. George Love15.00 John A. Taylor 5.00 Hullett Vern Dale 10.00 • Ex -Residents Leslie Kerr, 16 Southwood Dr., Toronto 10.00 Edward Devereaux, 51 Hill- view, Toronto 10.00 Mrs. Edith M. Brovnn 154 Highbourne Rd., Toronto. 5.00 Dawson Reid, Guelph 1.00 Howard H. Kerr, Toronto5.00 Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Walter, Dundas, Ont. 10.00 M. Gertrude Crich, 17 Hay- worth Crescent, Torontb5.00 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bell, 1930 Yonge St., Toronto 10.00 Chester Crich, Carberry, Manitoba 10.00 Charlie Hays, London, Ont. 1.00 J. G. McDertnid, Londen, Ont. 5.00 Out -of -Town Neil Montgomery, 66 Orch- ard St., London 10.00 Mrs. M. H. McKenzie, 304 Nassau St., Oshawa 5,00 D. R. Clark, 139 High St, London 5,00 Mrs, Louis J. Looby, Dublin 5.00 Lindsay McKellar, Crom- arty 5.00 A. M. rke, Kitchener 5.00 Mrs, . . E Hawkins, Exeter 5.00 Exeter Legion, Exeter 5.00 Frank Hambly, Stara 5,00 J. W. Hanna, Wingham 5.00 W. T. .Cruickshank, Wing - ham Wm. R. Stephenson, Yenta Ivan Stewart, 1Cirkton, Ont. 6.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Co -Operative tc reases Patronage Dividends • • • • Setfaary of United Co- ' reratives is Guest tieaker. ACCIDENT Damage amonntian.,ite About $150 was caused nearbere,Tues. day night, when a ear and truck collided on Highway. 8 between Seaforth and Dublin. Provincial Constable Helmer Snell, who investigated, said a car driven by Matthew Cbyne, R.R. 2, Dublin, and a truck op- erated by Ir;win Campbell,,,of Mitchell, collided when the Coyne vehicle slowed down on the highway. Damage to the truck was about $125, and to the car $25. • • • • • • OCTOGENARIANS MARK BIRTHDAYS Robert Scarlett Recalls Early Boyhood Days in. McKillop. Mr. Robert Scarlett, a native of MoKiliop Twp. and well-known resident of Seaforth, celebrated his birthday at his home on Church St. on Tuesday, Mr. Scarlett's parents emigrated to Canada in 1850 from the Cohnty of Fermanagh. Ireland. 100 years ago, where they purchased 200 acres of bush land from the Can- ada Co., cleared it and made a home for tleraselves. It was here that Mr. Scarlett was born in 1864 and lived for sixty-one years. He attended S.S. No. 6, McKillop, where the late Dr. J. G. Scott was the first teacher, followed by John Murd4e, David Stoddard and John C. Morrison. In 1900 he purchased the Win- throp Cheese Factory and operat- ed it as a creamery for a number of years. He retired to Seaforth in 1925. He is in good health and enjoys life, to the full. He is the remaining member of a family of six brothers. and three sisters. Mr. Scarlett is a Past Master of Bri- tannia Lodge, A.F. A A:M., of which he has been an active mem- ber for 60 years. Mrs. Scarlett; the ,former Janet Muldrew, passed away in 1934. He has. two daughters and a grand- daughter, Mrs. Grace Hoggarth and Miss Lois, and Miss Marion Scar- lett, of Fort William. Miss Sarah Brown, of Harpur- hey, one of the oldest residents of this district, will mark her 94th birthday 031 Sunday. Miss Brown has eiceellent health for one so advanced in years. She lives :Iloilo and does most of her own work. Miss Brown is a sister of the late Mrs. Dan Grumnaett, Harpurhey. Another birthday to be celebrat- ed on Easter Sunday is that of William Murray, Egmondville, who rill be 87. This is the last dine in this century, that Easter Sun- day will be on his birthday. It bas occurred five times in his life- time; 1871, 1882, 1939, 1244 and 1950. Mr. Murray has noted that Easter came the earliest March 22, 1918, and the latest, April 25, 1886 and 1943, in the 200 years. • Concludes Tale After Fifty Years An item appeared in the "Years Agone" column of last week's is- sue of The Huron Expositor that a fox had been captured in Mr. Newell's -balirri, near Chiselhurst. The story is that the fox was chas- ed so hard and so far by a hound, it was forced to take refuge in this barn. Mr, John Elder, Hensall, finishes the tale, 'saying that it jumped down a trapdoor into the stable, where it was captured. Mr. Elder, the hunter on this occasion, ex- plains that it was his dog "Jipp," or Paul Boa's dog, "Sing," that ran the fox the dead heat for miles. Both the dogs were known as ex- cellent fox hunters. • Bowling Club Appoints Year's Committees Seaforth Bowling Club will put on a drive for young active bowl- ers this spring, it decided at an executive meeting Wednesday eve- ning. The membership committee will begin immediately to launch the drive, so that the new mein - hers will be able to start bowling when the club officially opens the season. W. T. Teall, president of the club, was in the chair. Committee appointed for the cur- rent year include: Property- and grounds, Wm. Hart, H. 0. Free; membership. A. W. Sillery, E.Mun- ro, C. A. Barber, W. J. Duncan; local tournament, E. H. Close, Dr. P. L. Brady, Dr, J. C. MeLerinan, E. Mutro; prizes, C. A. Barber, W. T. Duncan, B. F. Christie, H. 0. Free; decorating, C. P. ,Sills, Fred Johnston; lawn rolling, H. E. Smith, The District Annual Provincial Lawn fowling meeting is to be held in Mitchell on April 10. W. T, Teall, Dr. P. L. Brady and Fred Johnston were appointed to at- tend. Business done by the Seaforth Farmers Co-operative during 1949 amounted to $479,161.79, members were informed at the Co-operative's annnal meeting held last Thursday evening,, This was $2$,896.17 less thaTnheltiteeyteinarg., which was largely attended, followed a delicious ban- quet served by the ladies of Eg- mendville United Church. The vice-president, Ross McGregor, acted as chairman. The financial statement was pre- Sentediand explained by Secretary Frank Reynolds. Net earnings ori the year's business totalled, $14,- 066.66,,en increase of $1,765.85 ov- er 1948. The meeting approved patronage dividends of 3%% on general business at the mill, and .02c pc dozen on eggs. This was increasedeuvely. from 35, and- .Ole, res- pThe guest speaker for the eve- ning was Leonard Harmon, secre- tary. of the United Co-operatives of Ontario. In his address Mr. Har- mon analyzed the year's business done by the ,Seaforth branch and explained in detail how the local branch, tied in with the work of the provincial organization. - Clare Reith, manager of the pro- duce division, and Homer Hunt, manager of the general division outlined the work done by their respective branches during the peat year. They also pointed out how the organization had grown from its inception, with 80 mem- bers, and a member equity of $6,000, to its present-day member- ship' of 265 members with a mem- ber equity of over $63,000. Robert E, McMillan and Wilfred Glazier were elected to the board of directors for a three-year term. During the program solos were sung by James T. Scott. A vote of thanks was moved by the meeting to the ladies of the churclefor their work in preparing the banquet. • Take Day Off To Visit With Mother in Sault Mr. and Mrs. Alex McGregor, R.R. 2, Kippen, made a return trip to Statlt Ste. Marie in less than fourtet hours last Friday. The tript.4"' "S:Matlee by plane, leaving Godefich*t 5:45 a.m.. arriving at 'Sault Ste. Marie at 9:15 a.m.-' leav- ing Sault Ste. Marie at 4:15p.m., and arriving in Goderich at 7:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. McGregor visited. with Mrs. McGregor's mother, Mrs. F. Edwards, who is recovering from a serious, operation. They al- so called on Mr. and Mrs. George King while there. 0 Northside Adult Group Sponsors Famed Quartette "The Commodores," rousing col- orful male quartette of singing en- tertainers, are featured -artists on the Toronto Star's free good music concert to be held in Northside United Church on Thursday-, April 13, from 8'to 10 p,m. The repertoire of this 'popular group ranges from classical to humorous and includes negro 'spirituals, western ballads, English folk songs, operatics and a generous supply of encores of which you never tire. They have something of everything for every- body. Their musical director and ar- ranger, Carl Tapscott, was chc.ral director •and arranger for the Navy's Show, "Sea Shanty Choir," whose soloist was the noted New Zealand basso, Oscar Natzka, Dur- ing the show's trans -Canada tour in 1943, when the large cast prac- tically lived in dressing rooms, Tapscott picked up with three fel- low choristers and they formed a "barber -shop" quartette. As the Weeks went by their re- pertoire widened to include ser- ious numbers until finally they be- gan to win the admiration of the whole cast. The following year when the company split into three units for overseas service, it was inevitable that the Commodores should become a solo feature. Tapscott, who does all the ar- ranging, has been organist and choir leader of Rosedale Presby- terian Church in Toronto for the last 13 years. While performing as a group he is second tenor. Har- vard Redick, Port Simpson, B.C., is first tenor; John Ringha.m, Van- couver, is baritone, and Donald Parish, Wallaceburg, Ont.. is bass. Leo Lighter, an outstanding piano soloist in his own right, accom- panies the quartette. The Choir•and Adult Fellowship Group of Northside United Church have arranged for -"The Com- modorea" to appear Thursday, April .13, at 8 p.m., through the courtesy of the Toronto Star. All seats are fres to the public. Parson: "Goodbye and God bless you. Be careful that the rowdies in town don't play tricks on, you." Newlyweds: "Don't worry, Par- son, they *on't catch us napping." 1 83 LAST SATVADAY Frederick Eckert, Dublin, re- ceived many congratulatory message & last Saturday, when he marked his 83rd hirthday. Members of the family\ gather- ed at his home to mark the occasion. DUBLIN MAN IS WEST - OF -HONOUR Frederick Eckert Marks' 83rd Birthday With Family Gathering. Frederick Eckert, of Dublin, re- ceived many congratulations last Saturday on the occasion of his 83rd birthday. A native of rhicKil- lop Township, he resided there un- til moving during the past year to Dublin. Enjoying fine health, he takes a keen interest in all current events. He and his wife, the former Mary Kelly, now Make their home in Dublin. He is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Eckert, who came to Canada from Bavaria, Germany, in 1854. Mr. Eckert has two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Holland, of Dublin, and Mrs. John Murray,, McKillop. He also has six children: A son, John A., of Logan, and five daughters, Mrs. Leo (Vera) McKay, Detroit; Mrs. John E. (Mary) Murray, Mrs. Jas. (Agnes) McQ1.110, Mrs. Fergus (Mary) Horan; and Mrs. A. (Eileen) Cronin, all of McKillop. He is proud of his 36 grandchil- dren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. Eckert is a faithful member of St. Patrick's Church at Dublin. FAMILY NIGHT AT FIRST CHURCH The second "Family Night" was held in First Presbyterian Church Friday evening with a good at- tendance. Rev. D. Glenn Camp- bell presided over an interesting program, which included song numbers by Miss S. I. McLean's class; club swinging by the C.G. I.T,; duet, Karen Kidd and Joan Hunter for the Y.P:S.; solo by Walker Hart, for the managers; duet by Mrs. W. J. Thompson and Mrs. W. E. Butt, for the. W.M.S.; solo by Fred E. Willis for the Men's Club; solo by Miss Marion Mason for the choir; solo by Mrs. E. A. McMaster for the Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary; piano selec- Hong by I. B. 'Jamieson, for the Ladies' Aid; quiz by the Fireside Fellowship Group; reading by Mrs. Jas. F. Scott, for the McKillop Branch of the W.M.S.; duet, J. G. Mullen and John Beattie, for the Session. The accompanists were Mrs, E. Geddes, Miss Lenore Hab- kirk, Mrs, E, A. McMaster and I. 13. Jamiesan. Following the program Mr. Campbell showed a colored film of the Yukon and Alaska. A delic- ious lunch was served at the close of the meeting. The proceeds were ori.oure ARENA COMMITTEE WAITS ON COUNCIL OF TUCKERSMITII Councillors Now Covered. By Insurance While Duty.hile -Tuckersmith Municipal Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, last Saturday at 8 p.m. Ali mem- bers were present and -Reeve A. Nicholson presided. Insurance was taken out 6n the three-quarter ton truck recently purchased and premium .of $38.38 was ordered paid. Council will al- so be covered by Workmen's Com- pensation during the discharge of their duties. Township Auditor James Love presented his report for the year 1949, which was adopted. This re- port showed an operating surplus for 1949 of $1,270.51; total current assets of $65,544.86; current liabili- ties of $50,720.02, and a current surplus of $14,824.84. The clerk was instructed to not- ify the interested parties of the Etue Drain and the Stanley Jack- son DraM that the reports on the said drains will be read on Satur- day, April 15, at 8 p.m. A delegation from the Seaforth „and District Community Centre attended the' meeting and nequest- ed that the council give considera- tion • to assisting in completing the financing of the project. No aetion was taken on the matter. Council acknowledged receipt of petition signed by James Brown and others, to have Lot 3, Con. 3, H.R.S., and surrounding area drain- ed and instructed the clerk to re- quest Township Engineer S. W. Archibald to report on the same. Accounts passed were as fol- lows: Fox bounty, $2; salaries, $365; postage, $7.14; relief, $80.90; hospitalization, $23.60; supplies, $14.78; O.A.P. application, $2.50; printing, $1.50; roads, snowplow- ing, $1,791.52 ; roads, general, $940.51; sundry, $10. C11nepaniladjourned to meet May 6 at°8 0 Eastern Star Euchre Has Fifteen Tables The Order of the Eastern Star held a most successful euchre in the Orange Lodge rooms on Thurs- day evening, with 15 tables in play. The prize winners were: Ladies, first, Mrs. John Eisler; lone hands, Miss Dorothy Parke; consolation,. Mrs. John Bach ; gents, first, George Gruramett; lone hands, John Eisler; consolation, Gilbert Bechtel. • Winners At Kippen East W. I. Euchre The euchre and dance sponsor- ed by the Kippen East Women's Institute on Friday, was well at- tended, their being 25 tables of euchre in play. Murdoch's orch- estra furnished the music for danc- ing, $116 being realized. Prize winners were: Ladies, first. Mrs, William Sangster, Hensall; 2nd, Mrs. Milton Lavery, Hensall; con- solation, Mrs. George Riley, Kip - pen; gents, first, Thos. Kyle, Kip- pers; second, Mac Chesney, Bruce - field; consolation, Joe Grummett, Seaforth, The lucky lunch prize winner was Mrs, John Woods. • "Mummy," said Mary, as she came home from school, "Joan got into dreadful trouble at school -to- day. She only got one mark for arithmetic. so she altered, the one into a five and was found.out." "I hope you will never do a thing like that, my clear," replied her mother. divided between the Barbara Kirk- 1 "Course not, man Auxiliary and the W.M.S. into a four!" I'd have made it CELEBRATE DIA MOND WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Grieve, Egmondville, who quiet- ly observed their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Mem- bers of the family presented th em with many gifts at a family dinner held to mark the occasi on. • , ' • JA4', Com* SPI:vice As a Man. faiAr 7pvcoixvaii314 ,0:44;110a44,14,4„ when the Seaforth 13ttebane7C:Iiiiiir°14:1196!:Vell;:a4705 Mayor J and qgz, former ,banclinaatere';'fromA.St ford and Gettekieh, 'and, .6a40#04 and basndswoMen of thal4g1441 4tehryseihspeernellisaetgorkiirtangtGitoty:of41:°roc'necvld:141.17gx. the Band; to Bandmaster' Close, who has recently resigned. Senator Golding gave a. very' Pleaa, ing address, during which le. re- called Mr. Close's association with , the band in Seaforth over a period of 40 years, many of which were as bandmaster, Mr. Golding point- ed out the years of faithful service by Bandmaster Close, often during trying times, and the amount. of energy and work expended by him through difficult periods; how he always "managed to have a band that was a *credit to Seaforth, arid which played a very important,part in advertising the town. . ; Senator Golding then asked the band members to keep up their practice and to make the most of their opportunity of playing an instrument, which often times not only gave a nfember a chance of enjoying music, but also mann times helped very materially itt gaining a position. He then con- gratulated the members and wish- ed them many years of success. Bandmaster Close thanked the members of the band for their gift, stating that it was with regret that he left their midst, but thought that after 60 years as a bandsman he was due for a rest. In closing, Mr. Close thanked the members for their co-operation in. the past and especially that of President D'Orleon Sills, for his willing and unfailing help. Mr. Close began leading the Sea - forth Band in 1910 and is known as one of Western Ontario's foremost cornet players. After leading the Seaforth Band for nine years, un- til 1919, he took over the leader- ship 'of the Chilton Town Band. Several year e later he returned to Seaforth and rejoined, the. band as a rnember, later resuming leader- ship. Before the Skorid" World' -War the Highlanders Band was com- posed of 53 members and during the war Mr. Close organized a junior band of 24 'boys and 20 girls. At present the band has 33 members. Mr. Close began his musical career 60 years ago at the age of nine, when he and his five broth- ers played in a band at Stratford. When he was 20 years old he led the Mitchell Town Band and in 1903 the Hensel' Band. Mayor Keating conveyed the thanks of his Council to Mr. Close for his efforts in keeping the band to the fore, and offered his sin- cerest regrets that Bandmaster Close deemed it time to put away his baton. President D'Orleon Sills, chair- man of the banquet, thanked those present and expressed the hope that succeeding executives would see Et to continue the annual ban- quets. He read a telegram from A. Y. McLean, M.P., and a letter from Percy Hoag, who both regretted qbueientg. unable to attend the ban - Councillor Jas. A. Stewart led in the singing of the National An- them. 11 ,11 • EGMONDVILLE Mr. Ted Brown is in Westmin- ster Hospital, London, in the in- terests of his health. Egmondville school elosed on Wednesday until after the Easter holidays owing to the epidemic of measles and chickenpox. Mr. W. 1. Finnigan is not enjoy- ing very good health. Legion To Present All Local Talent Show "It's a Date" is the name of the big variety stage show using an all local cast, which is being spon- sored by Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Legion for the benefit of Hospital Aid work and Legion jun- ior sports. It will be presented on Thursday and Friday, April 13 and 14, in Cardno's Hall. There are ten scenes in this un- usual entertainment. They inchide the impersonation of such popular radio shows as "Take It Or Leave It," Don McNeil and "The Break- fast Club," as well as a "Showboat Minstrel Scene" for variety. Each scene in the show repre- sents some Special occasion ot feature connected with each nientli in the calendar year and they un- fold" as the two sweethearts, JO Jo Brown and Ginger Jones d1 - cuss which is the beat one' t0. choose for a wedding date,, Tickets are on sale by inettibert of the Legion and trietlibere of the' cast, or they may be ptirehased.oi the evening of the perfortnatice at the door. • 1