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The Huron Expositor, 1951-12-07, Page 1th, Ninety -Second Year 'Whole Number 4379 • Official Count Gives T. Pryde Majority of 1423 • TUCKERSMITH WILL NOMINATE MONDAY, DEC. 31 Tuckersmith municipal council suet in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. All members were present and Reeve, A. Nicholson presided. Council acknowledged . recept of a motion ,Prom County Council in which they requested that Reeve Arthur Nich- olson be returned to county council in 1'952, in order that they might profit from his experience. A .by-law confirming the rates of taxation which had previously been 4set out by resolution was given its required readings and passed, and a by-law setting a time and place for nomination was passed. Nom- ination meeting will' be held in Watson's Hall, Kippen, on Monday, Dec. 31, and advertisements will .appear in later issues of the paper. Arthur Varley appeared before -council and requested that action be taken to provide settlement from the insurance company on loss of beans incurred while weed spraying operations were being carried out on the adjoining road. Surety bond on the tax collector 'was renewed with the Dominion of Canada General Insurance Co. J. W. McBeath was paid $25, re servicing Brucefield street lights. Accounts passed included: Relief, .$50; printing, $111.76; Brucefield Street lights, $25; fox bounties, $4; hospitalization, $61.88; insurance premiums, $37.50; roads, $2,444.36; Goderich postage, re tax notices, $2.8; salary Exeter and allowance, $125; postage and Clinton excise, $10. Seaforth 'Council adjourned to meet Sat- Hensall inrday, December 15, at 1 p.m. Goderich Hay • Flullett McKillop Korean Veteran Coming Stephen Official count of the ballots for Huron riding from the Ontario general election of Nov. 22, togeth- er with the addition of the soldier vote to the civilian total, decreas- ed Thomas Pryde's majority by five, making a net majority of 1,423 over his opponent, John Armstrong, of Hullett. The election night tabulations had given Mr. Pryde a plurality of 1,423. The official count made by Returning Officer George Ginn, of Goderich Township, on Monday, showed Mr. Pryde with a majority over the second man with all fig urea in and checked, of 1,423. Amendments to •the civilian vote gave Mr. Armstrong a boost of 19. The'soldier vote gave Mr: Pryde a 14 -vote majority, 47 to 33. This gave Mr. Pryde a total of 8,005, and Mr. Armstrong 6,582. Polling subdivisions in which the official count Dec. 3 varied from the election night announcement. were: Goderich—No. 8: Nov. 22, strong 65; Pryde 77; Dec. 3, strong 65, Pryde 72. Exeter—No. 1-B: Nov. 22, strong 45, Pryde 111; Dec. 3, strong 46, Pryde 111. Seaforth—No. 1: Nov- 22, Arm- strong 97, Pryde 126; Dec. 3, Arm- strong 97, Pryde 120. Goderich Twp.—No. 2: Nov. 22, Armstrong 52, Pryde 72; Dec. 3, Armstrong 53, Pryde 72: Hullett—No. 4: Nov. 22, Arm- strong rmstrong 141, Pryde 78; Dec. 3, Arm- strong 141, Pryde 79. McKillop—No. 4: Nov. 22, Arm- strong 104, Pryde 78; Dec. 3, Arm- strong 106, Pryde 741. Summary Arm- Arm- Arm- Arm - Home On 'Leave Stanley Tuckeramith ,514 Word has been released by army lUlsborne 256 headquarters that Ronald Pullman, Advance Poll 5 21 -year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Soldier Vote 33 John Pullman, Seaforth, is enroute Totals 6,582 home on leave from Korea. He has •been with the Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry for the past several months. Armstrong Pryde 1,124 1,448 352 958 437 838 565 653 156 222 Twp. , , , -306 438 741 461 588 323 502 277 640 803 363 562 454 506 15 47 • The Fireside Fellowship Group of First Church sponsored a pleasant evening's entertainment' Tuesday, when two films were shown, "Dutch Treat," and one of the Royal Win- ter Fair at Toronto. The first film showed the different stages through which cured meats go in a packing plant, and were shown by Mr. Cudmore, 9f Kitchener. Rev. D. Glenn Campbell was 'chairman and introduced the chor- aiettes from Mitoheil District High School, who sang six delightful numbers. The junior male quart- ette, uartette, Robert Scott, Kenneth Willis, Stewart and Ronaldvbgkq- ).12378 Douglas Stewart and Ronald Ren- isle, also sang three numbers and made a strong hit with their last. Stanley J. Smith was in charge of the musical program. Lunch was served at the close of the program. About $40 was realized. • Bayfield Directors Agr. Huron Ag. Rep. 8,005 Milk Wagon Disappears, Youngsters Blamed Hallowe'en evidently is not over Mitchell Choralettes Give Program for some of Seaforth's youngsters. On Monday night a milk wagon was removed from behind the Sea - forth Creamery and upset on Mill St. A front tire had also been de- flated. The milkman was quite sur- prised at his loss, but with a truck delivery was on schedule the next morning. • SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1951 TENDERS EI • 0 McL,eilal BM", .;PUblfaheif . • $2.50 a Year its Advapet}; G CALLED FOR SC PERTH -HURON SHORTHORN CLUB MEETS AT CLINTON • Wilber Turnbull, Brussels, suc- ceeds Arnold Robinson, St. Marys, as president of the Huron -Perth Shorthorn Club. Elections for the new officers were held Wednesday at Clinton at the club's annual meeting. Other officials as named by James M. Scott, of 'Seaforth, nom- inating committee chairman, were: Fergus Lannin, Dublin,first vice- president; Andy Gaunt, Lucknow, second vice-president; G. W. Mont- gomery, agriculture representative for Huron, secretary -treasurer.„ -- Directors for Huron County are: J. E. McKinley, Zurich; Bruce Keys, Varna; John M. Peck, Kip - pen; Roy Pepper, Seaforth; How- ard Armstrong, Londesboro: For Perth—Lincoln White, St. Marys: Roy Nethercott, Kirkton; Cl -er.ce Switzer, Kirkton; Leo Kerr, Atwood; Arthur Bragg, St. Marys; Arthur E. Ball, Sebrinig- vilie•. Howard Armstrong was elected as candidate for the provincial di- rectorate to be determined at the annual meeting of Ontario Short- horn Association in Toronto Janu- ary 28. Members agreed to sponsor their first consignment sale with de- tails to be arranged by the direc- Donald Dayman Heads Hensall Legion Branch 468 The directors of the Bayfield Ag- ricultural Society held a very suc- cessful dinner at the Albion Hotel on Monday evening, when over 40 members enjoyed a turkey dinner. Mr. Montgomery, agricultural re- -presentative for Huron County, was the guest speaker. Mrs. T. H. Mack, who has been a member of the society for the past four years, and who plans to leave here in the near future, was presented with a aeryjce diploma in recognition of her services. Progressive euchre was played, the winners being: Ladies, first, Mrs. M. Hohner; con- solation, Mae Coleman; gents, first, Ir. Montgomery; consolation, Ben 3tabb.well. Miss Betty Lou Larson, of Lon- don, spent the week -end with her 1parente, Mr. and Mrs. Reheny Lax-- SOIL ar-.on, Mrs. E. Weston is apending a few days in Goderich. Mrs. G. Knight and son, Ronald, cif 'Toronto, spent the week -end with Mrs. M. Gemeinhardt, Mrs. d3emeinhardt returned to Toronto with them, where she will spend tbe winter.. Mr. and Mrs. George Castle have moved into their new home on ,Ann St. Their many friends wel- ecome them back to Bayfield. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jaek Parker over the week -end were: 9.VIr. and Mrs. Keith Prase, of Lon- don, and Mr. and Mrs. Gharies Parker and Bonnie, of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLeod, of London, and Malcolm McLeod, of Port Dover, spent the week -end ern Mr. and 1Irs. Louis McLeod. • The Hensall Branch of the Cana- dian Legion B.E.S.L. 468, held its monthly meeting in the Legion Hall Monday, Dec. 3, 'with a large num- ber of members being present. President Byran Kyle occupied the ohair and conducted the meeting. Correspondence relating to Legion. work was read and filed. Minutes of the last meeting were adopted as read. Various accounts were passed for payment. The usual cheque for the Christmas treat, sponsored by the Chamber of Com- merce and the Legion, was passed. Croinrade Kyle, assisted by Com- rades W. O. Goodwin, S. MacAr- thur and Jack Tudor, conducted the election of officers for 1952, the following being elected: President, Donald Dayman; 1st vice-president, George E. Walker; 2nd vice-presi- dent, Lawrence Baynham; execu- tive committee, Dave Sangster, Jack Tudor, Richard Thurtell, Fred Bonthron; sergeant -at -arms, Keith Buchanan; pension officer, F. J. Appleby; auditors, E. R. Shaddick, F. G. Bonthron; zone representa- tive. D. Dayman. All the newly - elected spoke briefly, thanking the members for their confidence in them and pledged their loyalty to the branch. The meeting closed with Legion Prayer and the sing- ing of the National Anthem, fol- lowed by a social hour. Legion Auxiliary Elects The Legion Hall, Hensall, lovely with Christmas emblems, was the setting Tuesday evening, Dec. 4, for the annual Christmas meeting of the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary. President Mrs. E. Dick was in the chair. Special guests were 'Miss Dorothy Hoyle, Stratford, zone commander, and Mrs. Richards, of Stratford. Miss Hoyle, who con- ducted the election, answered ques- tions pertaining to the work of the Ladies' Auxiliary, also discussed problems facing auxiliary groups, and told the meeting that there were 245 auxiliaries in Ontario at the present time. During the busi�, mess session Mrs. H. Horton was appointed• to attend to the matter of purchasing a Christmas gift for the adopted „rar veteran at West- minster estmi,nster Hospital. Mrs. J. Drysdale presented the financial statement., -and thank -you letters were read. Pictured above is the architect's sketch similar to the plan for the proposed Public School for Seaforth. The plan, with min- or changes, has been approved by the Board and the Ontario Department of Education. It is proposed to erect a one -storey building on a site at the western' limits of the town. Classrooms occupy the wings of the building at the right of the picture, and the kindergarten is the semi -circular porton at `he front, The multi-purpose room will be the wing at the left. Huron Municipalities Nominate, Elect Officials • HIBBERT AWARDS DRAIN TENDERS Winners of the draw are as fol- lows: First prize, quilt, Mrs. Edna Mae Jones; 2nd prize, $10, Betty Jean Tuckey, 15 Balmoral Street, London; 3rd prize, $5, C. Hammer, I 700 Oxford St., London. Comrade Hoyle drew the winning tickets. Mrs. T. BIM won the mystery prize. Following are the results of the election of officers for the 1952' slate: Past president, Mrs. E. Dick; president, Mrs. A. Clark; let vice-president, Mrs. S. Ronnie (accl.); 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Bertha Moir (acct.) ; secretary- Vlrs. Keith Buchanan; treasurer, Mrs. William Brown; standbearer, Mrs. H. Horton; executive commit- tee, Mrs. 13. Kyle, Mrs. E. Shad - dick, Mrs. J. Simmons, Mrs. F. Beer, Mrs. J. Drysdale; pianist, Mrs. F. J. Appleby; assistant, Miss Gladys Luker. Members exchanged gifts and also were presented with individual Christmas corsages. Luncheon was served. The decorat- ing committee responsible for the beautifully decorated tree and hall were Mrs, S. Ronnie and Mrs. Bry- an Kyle, Bride is Honored Mrs. William Hooper, Exeter, was hostess for a presentation for slier daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mervyn Stephan, London, a recent bride. A mock wedding was a highlight of the affair, with toles portrayed by: Bride, Mrs. Alvin Smale, Seaforth; groom, Mrs. Howard Smale, Hen- sall; minister, Mrs. Wm. Swale, Hensall. Wedding music was pro- vided by Miss Eunice Ducharme, of Grand Bend. The bride,. who was presented with a kitchen shower, received some very lovely gifts, the presentation made -by the Misses Margaret and Orian Steph- an, of Exeter, in an attractive bas- ket in color sohemes of pink and white. Miss Ducharme entertain- ed with guitar selections and a si ng -song was featured, Luncheon was served. Relatives were pre- sent from London, Seaforth, Crom- arty, Zurich, Exeter land Hensall. Mrs, David Halliday, of London, was a guest. Rev, W. A. Young, of the O.A.C., Guelph, was a recent guest with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Medregor. (Continued on Page 4) Hibbert Township Council met Monday, Dec. 3, in Staffa Township Hall, in regular session, with all members present, and Reeve Frank Allen presiding. The clerk, T. D. Wree, read the minutes of the pre- vious meeting, which were adopted as read. Tenders were received at this meeting for the -construction of what is known as the Gardiner Ex- tension Municipal Drain and the Burns Municipal Drain. Five ten- ders were received as follows: Geo. Radford, for the Gardiner Exten- sion Drain, $1:950; Burns Extension Drain, $1,750;Robert Nicholson, Gardiner Extension, $1,900; Burns Drain, $1,900; Robert Clarke, Gard- iner Extension, $1,590; Burns Drain $1,&90; Anson Ehgoetz, Gardiner Dram, $1,640; Burns Drain, $1.950; L. H. Turnbull, Gardiner Drain, $1,600. After carefully considering ten- ders, resolutions were passed awarding contracts for Gardiner Extens'on Municipal Drain to Rob- ert Clarke, Mitchll, and Burns' Drain to George Radford, Blyth. tors. Harold White, Guelph, secre- tary of the Canadian Shorthorn Association, advocated the sale as a means of enlarging the club pro- gram and suggested more breeders take part in the regional show. The meeting was told there were 200 breeders registering Shorthorns in Huron and Perth and that there were only 38 members associated with the Huron -Perth Club. Professor R. S. Knox, head of the animal husbandry department. 0.A.C., Guelph, spoke on the world's meat industry and its fu- ture in respect to the beef cattle industry. Because of the development of Canada's natural resources, in- dustry would move from Eastern to Western Canada, he predicted, and it was logical that American ',buyers out west would be "in com- petition with you." John Butler, assistant agricul- ture representative for Huron, and Ralph White, agriculture represent- ative for Perth, gave complete re- ports on junior club work in each county for the past year. • Recalls Seaforth As First Place Canadian Sports Town in 1891 J. P. Bell, John St., in remin- iscing, recalls that in 1891 Seaforth ranked first as the best sporting town in Canada. That year it had the champion fire .brigade team of the world, champion football team of Canada, champion Collegiate In- stitute football team of Ontario, champion Junior lacrosse team of the Western District, and champion Senior. lacross team of the south- ern district. • CUTS KNEE Jimmy 'Crich, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Crich, Seaforth, severely cut one of his knees when he trip- ped over a water shut-off valve at the bowling green. It required sev- eral stitches to close the cut. Throughout Huron County rate- payers of many of the municipali- ties have been nominating candi- dates for offices, or have been vot- ing for those already nominated. All the reeves were returned either by acclamation or election. Results are as follow -s: • Colborne Reeve—E. S. Snyder 308, Harold Montgomery 232. Cctteacil (four elected)—Terrence Hunter 380, James Horton 363. An- thony Vrooman 361, John Kernig - ban 357. School Trustees (two elected)— Tait Clark 327, Charles Malian 285. Goderich Twp. Reeve—Gordon Orr 491, Robert Smith 275. Council (four elected)—Edward Grigg 395, Clayton Laith},vaite 376, Arnold Rathwell 375. John Deeves 370, Wilmer Harrison 354, W. R. Lobb 334. Stephen (Election Dec. 10) Reeve — John Morrissey, Roy Swartz, Elmer Lawson, Addison Tieman. Deputy -Reeve — Stewart Webb, Wellington Hoist, John Morrissey, Elmer Lawson. . Council—Gordon Ratz, Edward GiII, Preston Dearing, Edward Lamport, Elmer Pickering, Ray Morlock, Stewart Webb. School Area Trustees — Harry Shepherd, Gerald Godbolt (accts.). Turnberry Reeve—John V. Fischer 319, Herbert Foxton 223, T. H. Abra- ham 145. Council (four elected)—Harvey Timm 398, Robert Powell 391, W. Jack Willits 329, A. D. Smith 273, James Elliott 227, Percy Biggs 207, Sheldon Baker 94. Clinton BLAZE THREATENS FAMILY IN EARLY MORNING FIRE A major tragedy was averted early Friday morning by the quick action of Mrs. William Reid, Eg- mondville, when she rescued her two small children, aged one and three years, from her blazing house. Mrs. Reid had heard the baby coughing about 6 a.m., and had arisen to go to the child's room. As she entered the kitchen, on the way to the bedroom, she was faced with flames racing through the room. The mother dashed through the a shopping guide for Christmas blazing kitchen, seized the cough- and cakes were attractively dis- ing child and then snatched up her played and proved tempting. Mrs, shoppers. Stores will be remain - older child. She raced from the Sills was assisted by Mrs. J. L. Ing open all day Wednesday, Dee, house with them and took them Slattery. Mrs. Joseph Miller, Mrs. 12 and 19, and on Monday evening, across the road to protection in W. J. Duncan and Mrs. M. Wil- Dec. 24, as well as Saturday even the home of Michael McGrath. Hams. ing, Dec. 22. Mrs. J, J. Cleary and Mrs. Gor- These hours were arranged at a don Reynolds were in charge of the meeting of the Chamber of Com - candy booth. and Mrs. Jos. Row- coerce Thursday evening. land, the mystery boxes. Mrs. John I • James. Mrs. I. O'Leary and Mrs. F. MINISTERS URGE Phillips were in charge of tree sew - 11 w'h1Ch de, plaved nun e.r- Mayor, Reeve and Council re- turned by acclamation. Deputy Reeve—John W. Nediger 491, Itobert Hattin 270. P.U.C. (three elected)—. E. Per- due 595, C. M. Shearing 453, A. J. McMurray 360, R. S. Atkey 275. Brussels Reeve—R, 13. Cousins (accl.). Council (four elected) — Lloyd Workman 296. Herb. Stretlon 247, Robert Bennett 247, Adrian Mc- Taggart 246, R. W. Kennedy 154. Grey (Election Dec. 10) Reeve—Clifford Rowland, George MacDonald. Deputy Reeve—Percy Ward, Jno. McNabb, Hugth Smith. Council—Wm. E. Bishop, Ken McFarlane, Amos Smith, Clifford Dunbar, Howard McNaught. 'Howick Reeve—E. H. Strong (accl,). Deputy Reeve — Harold Gowdy (accl.). Council (three to be elected)— Emerson Hargrave, Edward New- ton, Arthur Gibson (accts.). Trustees, West Howick School Area (two to be elected)—Allan Munroe, Cloyne Michael (accts.) ; East Howick School Area (two to be elected)—Cecil Wilson, Harold Pollock (accts.). Morris Reeve—Harvey Johnson (acct.). Council—(three to be elected)— C. R. 'Coutes, Bailey Parrott, Sam Allcock, William Peacock, Bill Els- ten, Ken Taylor. School Board ---Ken Taylor, Har- vey 'McCutcheon, Torrence Dun New Building To Have Eight Classrooms, Kindergarten And Multi -Purpose Room Seaforth On the Air Seaforth will be featured on the radio program "Ontario Marches On," on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 6:15 p.m., over Radio Station CFRB, Toronto. It will be one of a series of programs sponsored by the Cit- ies Service Oil Co.' Ltd., and designed to promote Ontario and its town, cities and people. • CHRISTMAS FAIR NETS OVER $500 The annual Christmas Fair of St. James' C.W.L. raised about $500 for the organization. It was held Saturday afternoon in the Parish Hall. Mrs. W. M. Hart, vice-president, officially opened the bazaar, and together with Miss Alice Daly, welcomed the guests. Climaxing the afternoon's activi- ties was the drawing for several prizes. Mrs. George Eaton, Sea - forth, won the well-filled cedar chest; Miss Catharine Feeney, Dub- lin, the satin cushion; Miss Helen Smith, Seaforth, the large crochet- ed table centre; little Karen Pin - der, the doll; Miss -Ann Downey, the Christmas cake, ands Mrs. Ber- nard Hildebrand, the free perman- ent. Mrs. Leo Cremin and Mrs. J. M. McMillan were in charge of the sale of tickets, and Father E. P. Weber made the prize draw. Arising out of last year's confu- The home -baking table, convened sion, the Merchants' Committee of by Mrs. C. P. Sills, was well patron- the Seaforth Chamber of Commerce ized. The home-made bread, pies has this year been able to suggest Tenders are Being called this week for the building of a neer public school for Seaforth. Plans and specifications, which have been in the drawing stage for the past several months, are now complete. Plans provide for eight class- rooms, kindergarten, a multi-pur- pose room, and services :which in- clude offices, teacher rooms, rest rooms, etc. Size of the building will be 2401 x 160f, and will be of brick. The main entrance will be off Market St., and the pedestrian entrance off Goderich St. There will be a large playground area, as the size of the lot is 560' x 480 The building has been designed so that future extensions may be made that will be in keeping with the general architecture of the building and at the same time be made at a minimum of expense. The school will face true north and south, and the classrooms will face true east and west, to receive the maximum fight. Classroom floors will be of col- ored concrete with wood base. Cor- ridors will have terraza floors. Walls will be of plaster and cement enamel, and ceilings of accoustic plaster throughout. Date of closing for tenders will be noon, December 19, and only general contractors' tenders will be considered. It is expected that the name of the successful tender will be available during 'Christmas week. • Shopping Hours Set Mr. McGrath summoned the Sea - forth fire department which raced to the scene and saved most of the house. The back kitchen and shed were destroye+l. Water damage was suffered in other rooms. Mrs. Reid teetered medical treat- coeur for shock suffered in her dash ous useful articles, such as aprons, '. At a meeting of Huron Presby- C.T.A. OFFICER for safety. Total damage was estimated at nearly two thousand dollars. Cause of the fire was believed to he de- fective electric wiring. towels, knitted artiel s and stuffed tery, held in illyth United Church, animal toy's. Of spe+•ial mention on Tuesday, Dec. 4, the following was furniture con:p!et,°for two resolution was submitted by the rooms of a doll hou;f•, bedroom and Lay Association and passed . by living room, c-veu to a miniature Presbytery: floor lamp. For the most part the That whereas those interests • work was done by Miss Marguerite seeking to have the retail sale and Dunn. consumption of liquor less restric- Mrs. Leo Fortuna and Mrs. F. Live in this Huron County, have Sills, .Jr., presided over a beauti- been encouraged in their efforts to fully appointed tea table, using, do so by recent events, the Lay The combined Glee Clubs of Sea -Christmas motifs. Mrs.WilliamAssociation of the United Church forth and Mitchell District High Devereaux and MrJ. L. Dev-' of Canada would urge upon all Carol Service To Be Rebroadcast Schools, of over 100 voices, are having a carol service in First Presbyterian Church Sunday even- ing, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. Music is under the direction of Stanley J. `Smith, school music supervisor. Radio Station CKNX, Wingham, will record the service for re- broadcast. • ereaux poured t �Ir James ea. s. Christian people to consider well Devereaux. Mrs. Alvin Smale, Mrs. i the following: Reg. Aubin, Mrs. Jos. Devereaux, +,(a) The movement to revoke re Mrs. James Nash and Miss Made- strictive measures, such as the line Fortune served the individual Canada Temperance Act, does not tea tables, centred with macehmal come from the forces within the low snowmen. They were assisted county, that make for 'righteous - ,by Mrs. Theresa Maloney. • Invitations',Will Be Out Soon For Xmas Dance Invitations for the annual, Christ- mas dance, being sponsored by the Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Legion, will be out in a fews days, according to the committee in. charge. The' dance is being held in the Seaforth Community Centre on Christmas evening, Dec. 25, and music is by Don Downs and his orchestra. WALTON • Dies in Saskatchewan Mrs. Ed. Miller, Walton, receiv- ed word of the passing of her uncle, Mr. Abe Ireland, of Lloyd- minster. Sask., which occurred on November 19. Mr. Ireland was born on the Mill Road, Tucker- smith. the ern of William Ireland and Mary McMurray, and went to Edmonton many years ago, where be was employed in the Alberta harles was fond Hotel and also the Prince Hotel since its opening. 1 an ardent sportsman, being of hunting and fishing. While olt a fishing trip he suddenly fell out of a car while he was having lunch and expired immediately. For many years he operated the Dark Town Kennels, raising Labrador dogs, many of which won provincial priz- es across the Dominion. Surviving are two brothers, Norman Ireland, of Lethbridge. and Harvey Ireland, of Climax, Sask. The funeral was held from St. John's Church in Lloydminster on Nov, 21. das, Harry Gibson, George Mickey, Reg. Watson, Carl Johnson. The only townships yet to nomin- ate are McKillop, Tuckersmith, Us-' borne and Stanley, who will do so, at the end of December. Brucefield Firemen ness, such as the churches, but rather from those interests that w'buld seek, for financial gain, to fasten the drink habit upon our Have Draw On Quilt youth, the young manhood, and ev- en the young womanhood of our country. The Firemen held a very success- "(b) Many well-meaning people ful euchre in the 1.O.O.F. lodge are being misled by the subtle rooms on Tuesday evening of this propaganda, initiated by those who week. All tables were filled. Prize would profit by the weakness of winners' were: Ladies, Mrs. Stew- their fellowmen, The wealth and art Baird and Mrs. Don Gray: influence of the traffic given it such 'gents, J. R. Murdock and Don an influence with the daily press of Gray, Lunch was served by the our country, that much of the news committee in charge. Tickets were' is garbled so as to give false Ira - also sold on a quilt aol a draw w'i11 pressions of conditions in dry ar- be made at a future date. ' eas, and many editorial comments Mr, and Mrs. 1). Gray and family are unfair and often only half moved during the week -end to their truths are told. which can be more new home :n the village and have misleading than an untruth. For begun business in :heir store, re- the most part, the daily press of Gently purchased from Mr. Orland this country is deservedly losing Johnston. We welcome then to its influence with thoughtful and the village. right-minded people. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Baird visited „(r) Bootlegging, of which so in London on Sunday. Mr. and much is made, owes its existence to Mrs, 11. Scott were also Sunday a large extent to the appetites which were created during the years when the beverage rooms were illegally foisted upon the county. It takes time to clean up after the traffic. In a county like Huron, bootlegging or other illicit traffic can not begin to do the harm that retail sale can, or re- lease the flood of booze that legal retail sale will do. "Be it resolved, therefore, that we urge all good citizens to con- sider well the source of the infor- mation upon which they base their thinking in this matter, and fur- ther, to lend active support to real law enforcement, of the Act, and, by so doing, help thwart the ef- forts of those who would seek to nullify and discredit the Act. "When the Canada Temperance Act came into force in 1917, a field secretary was employed, who gave itis whole time to law enforcefnent and temperance education in Hur- on and Perth Ceenties, We would recommend to the Htigot •Col1ntie • Temperance Federa'U6-cofmsi(erar tion of again making stteh eft ap- pointment." visitors in London. 'l'he Women's Association of Brucefield United Church met on Tuesday. Dec. 4, with a good at- tendance. The Scripture lesson waa read by Mrs. W. Broadfoot fr B. :1 Matthew 2. verses 1-11. Mrs. eyes spoke on "God's Gift To n." Hymn No. 53 was sung. rs. W. Broadtoot, led in prayer, and the Creed was repeated in uni- son. Mrs. L. Wilson read the min- utes of the previous meeting. The roll call was answered by a verse on Christmas. Mrs. H. Berry gave the treasurer's report. A letter of appreciation was read from Mrs. G. Elliott. Mrs. Dalrymple and Miss E. Bowey were appointed as auditors. The group leaders hand- ed in their funds. which totalled $1;238.40, with a few mite boxes still to come in. The meeting dos- ed with the singing of Hymn No. 364. The election of officers for the coming year took place, Miss McDonald to be president for 1952. Polo was developed in India.