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The Huron Expositor, 1956-03-30, Page 1Winatar$W,enth Yaar Whole Nutinber 4602 • Revenue, Operating Costs Higher Scott Memorial Report Reveals Costs of operating Scott Mem- expressed her appreciation for the oriel Hospital during 1955 increas- consideration that had been given her ,during her extended illness, and for the co-operation which she had •received throughout the year. In view. of the situation .which was apparent as a result- of an examination of the auditors' re- port, a ,proposal to adjust present rates was considered by the meet- ing. It was pointed out that there had been. no changes in the rate structure for three years, and that rates -in effect at Scott Memorial Hospital were substantially lower ed in almost every department, the annual meeting of the Board held at the nurses' residence Friday ev- ening, learned. Despite increases in .revenue and increases in the number 'of patients, the year end- ed,with a deficit which totalled $9.181.60: This compares with the 1954 deficit of $7,91226. • Chairman M. McKellar presided for the meeting. In reviewing the activities of the year, Mr. McKel- lar expressed appreciation on be- half of the Board for the conscien- tious manner in which the super- intendent, Miss Drope, and the sec- retary, Mr. Lloyd Hoggarth, had carried out their duties. He men- tioned also and expressed appre- ciation for the faithful service which had been rendered by mem- bers of the nursing and housekeep- ing staffs during the year. The report of the auditors, Brock, Davis. Dunn & Broughton, indicat- ed that operating revenue increas- ed to $86,220, from $71,880 in 1954. At the same .time, operating ex- penditure increased nearly $15.000, to $108,320. Non-operating revenue amounted to $12,919 and included interest on investments, as well as provincial and county grants. •Revenue fromgeneralservices increased $11,000, to $65,952, as a result of increased patient oceu- pancy.,Revenue from special ser- vices, including operating rooms, laboratories, -X-rays and so forth, amounted to $22,752. During the year the board con- tinued its program of capital im- provements, and substantial chang- es were completed to the entrance to the nurses' residence and to the main entrance of the hospital pro- per. At the same time, sidewalks and driveway *ere altered to pro- vide .greater accessibility and con- venience for the public approach- ing the hospital building. . The report of Mips Valeria T. Drope., Reg., superintendent of the hospital, indicated that in 1955 total admissions increased to 1,036 from the 1954 figure of 921. Out- patients increased to- 339 ,frozn 240. During 1955 there were 178 births in the hospital, as- compared to 143 in the preceding year,..aitd 991 X-rays were completed as cOmpar- ed to a total of 826 in I954 Chest X-rays completed were 108, an hi crease from 73 in the previous year. Miss Drope told the meeting that operations increased from. 337 to 371, which included 248 minor,. op- erations and 123 major operations. Concluding her report, Miss Drope Move To Walton, Muirs, Honored About 25 friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Muir on Saturday night to 'spetid an. evening with them prior to their moving to Walton. A few games of, euchre were play- ed, prizes going to: Ladies, first, Mrs. H. Nesbitt; Ione hands, Mr's.. H. McLIwaire; consolation, Mrs, George Stone; ' men, first, Arhie Smith; Ione hands, Arnold Scott; consolation, Archie Kerr. Before a deficions lunch was served, Mrs. Arnold Scott read an address, and Mrs. Divine Storey presented Mr. and Mrs. Muir with a lovely electric clock. The following is the address: Dear 'Doris and Dave, Johnny and Joan: We have gathered this eve- ning in your home to wish you luek and wish you wealth, and continued happiness and health. It made us sad to hear of your leaving, but we know it never does. any good grieving, and though we'll miss 'that light bright and pearly, al- ways shining in the morning early,' we'll know that not too far away that light still shines at break of Tay. For you, Doris, it will not be so strange, you'l be back again on the old home range; and Dave and Johnny and Joanie, too, you'll soon be eel:Mended with neighbors new. And though we'll miss. you, one and all, we hope pont" still come back to 'call. So, to keep you rising on. the dot. we ask you to accept this cionk.—Signed on behalf of your friends...and neigh-. box -s. PARR LINE FORUM Parr Line Farm Forum met for their final meeting of the season at the home of Mr. and Efts:John &Aden. All families were repres- ented. The group watched a TV program, instead of the' usual broadcast. This, was followed by a presentation made- to Mrs. Ida Dick. Who, with her family, will shortly take up residence in Exe- ter. , Mrs. Gordon Coleman read the address and 3/flea:Elden Jarrott presented the gift, a TV lamp. Mrs. Dick made an appropriate reply. It was at the bottle of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Dick that this forum beld its first Meeting three years .ago. Severe/ games of progressive euchre were played. Mrs. Lb Dick Was high lady; Carl Reichert, high gent; corinlatin Pikes went to Miss Margaret Menssean and Frank lifinieseatt. tcr Pla06 ornext lege *an' th in many respectS than those pre- vailing in hospitals providing sim- ilar accommodation in the area. The meeting agreed that ward rates would be increased by 50e per day to $7,00, and that -an in- crease of $1.00 per day would be applied in the case of private and semi -private rooms. The new rates in this category will be '$8.50 and $9.50 per day. The new rates be- come effective July 1 net. a The meeting named two new di- fectors, John Modeland and Mrs. J. C. Crick ANTICIPATE SELL-OUT •CROWD FOR SKATING- CLUB "CIRCUS DAZE" Plans for the amival skating carnival are complete and the pro- gram, which this year is entitled, "Circus Daze," is ready for show- ing Saturday night, When plans were made originally Kippen Courier Serves 21- Year's Norman Long, 71, of Kippen, will observe 21 years as mail carrier of R.R. 2, Kippen, on April 1. He also has carried the mail from the C.N.R. station to the post office at Kippen for the same number of years, and recalls having been late only once. That was on October 17, 1955. The train had arrived at Kippen and he missed it, but he sped to Brucefield in his car and met it there. He claims he has never been late on the mail route. Born in ,Owen Sound, he came to Kippen 1 years ago from Wind- sor, where he managed a farm. He bought 50 'acres of land in Kippen and reserved two acres for a small house. He farmed and op- erated his mail route as well. He recalls that he has had to crawl on his hands and knees to the mail boxes and had to wipe the snow off the boxes in order to get the mail in. Some winters he hes driven the horse through snow- drifts five feet deep.. Mrs. Rogerson Has 83rd Birthday Here Mrs. —Walter Rogerson, well- known Seaforth resident, celebrat- ed her 83rd birthday at her home on Goderich St. West on Saturday. She was guest of honor at a gath- ering of the members of her fain.; ily. ' Mrs. Rogerson was born in How - ick Township, near Belmore, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dunlop and, with her parents, moved to Hallett Township whets she was two years of age. She con- tinued to reside in Hallett until 1899. when she was married'to the late Walter Rogerson, when they commenced farming in Tucker- smith.,They retired to Seaforth 25 Years ago, and her husband died nine years ago. ."It seems to get • busier every year and the tithe goes' ,faster," Mrs. Rogersonn says, as she corn - pared conditions today with what she remembered in years past. Since the death of her husband, she has continued to reside alone in her doderrch St. home.- "Some- times it's kind of lonely, but then irs nice to be under one's own roof," dshe said' as she mentioned it had been suggested she should make other arrangemenks and that she was too old to live Mane. Foliowi ng a birthday dinner, Which was attended by her two children., William Rogerson and Myrtle (Mrs. Frank Crich), togeth- er With Members of their family, euchre was enjoyed and prizes were won by Mrs. Ken Rogereon for lad- ies' high; Ken Rogerson,' men's high; Joan Rogersten, ladies' consolation, and Franincrich, men's consolation. Mrs. Rogerson received greet- ings from a wide circle of friends, as well as remembrances and gifts from her family and grandchil- dren. She has four grandchildren and two great-granchildren. Former Minister To Receive D.D. Among those who will be honor- ed on the occasion of the annual convocation of Presbyterian • Col- lege, Montreal, on May 1, will be Rev. Hugh Jack, of Sydney, N.S. Mr. Jack, a former minister of First Presbyterian Church, Sea - forth, will have conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Divinity' (honoris causa)." McKillop System Names Linesman • • Conarnissmilers of the McKillop Municipal Telephone System have appointed Edward J. Roberts. R.E. 2. Kippen, as linesman. He ,suc- ceeds John Kellar, who resigned, Mr. Roberts. who has had five 4yeare MtpOtetice the Bell , YStfiiii,,Witknikaaek from among and the date selected, it was with the expectation that Seaforth aores would be closed as had been announced previously. The execu- tive, in commenting -on the con- fliction that now occurs as a re- sult of the change in store hours. which has been introduced recent- ly, expressed regret that it may be that a certain number of peo- ple, who would otherwise have wished to see the, carnival, will dot now be able to do so. However, despite this, officials say that the preliminary demand for tickets is such as to insure an outstanding attendance on the carnival 'occa- sion. A feature this year will be the appearanc on Seaforth ice of Lin- dis and Jeffery Johnston, of the London Skating Club, and dance champions of Canada in 1956, who have recently returned from Eur- ope after taking part in competi- tions as members of the Canadian team. Plan Home Bingo For Hockey Fund The Seaforth Hockey Associa- tioa is planning play -at-home Bin, go, according to an announcement on page 8 of this week's issue. • 'Everyone may play by purchas- ing cards which 'are available at various locations throughout the district. The prize to be paid will depend on the number of cards purchased and can be as high as $500. Proceeds from the game, which will continue for several weeks, go to aiding the Hockey Association in clearing its deficit. Hensall Children On Radio Show Pupils of Miss Greta Lammie presented a delightful program at the 10ddies' Studio, Party over CKNX, Wingham, on Saturday morning. Following is the enjoy- able program: Piano duet, "Irish Melodies,.." Beth Goddard and Jane Horton; song, "The Little Elf Man," Jean Laramie; piano solo, Sonatina in G, Bobby Mickle; violin solo, "The Cello Player," • Robert Turner; reading, "The Crocus," Eleanor Wright; piano duet, "Barn Dance," Jean and Bobby Lammie; guitar solo, "Killarney, Jean Noakes; piano solo, "Three Blind Mice," with variations, Nelson McClin- chey; song, "He," Bobby Lammie; piano solo, "Marching Trumpets,' Marjory Turner; speech by Bob- by Mickle, on the Boy Scouts Jam- boree at Niagara-on-the-Uske, which he attended; piano duet, "March. Militaire," Jane Horton and Beth Goddard. Transportation was, provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Turner and Mr. Ray, Lamnaie. Struck By Puck, Lad Has Eye Injury Struck by a. puck while playing hockey with a group of boys near his home over the weekend, Jackie Bedard, 10 -year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bedard, George Street, suffered injuries to his eye. Fol- lowing medical attention here, he was removed to Stratford Hospi- tal on Tuesday. Judges Examine Some 400 Entries In Coloring Contest When the closing date for the Easter Coloring Contest arriv- ed Monday night, some 400 en- tries had been received from district children, who followed the contest in the pages of The Huron Expositor. With the close of the con- test, judges Mrs. Joseph Mc- Connell and Miss Mabel E. Turnbull, commenced the task of examining each entry to de- terMine who the three winners may be. • In view of the large number of entries, it will beseveral days before a decision can be , retaehed. The, names of the Winners; however Will, be ati-, nouiteed lit neat week's issue ef The, Hareak;B*ptildintp- AFORTH, ONTARA.,,klifr- fDAY, MARCH 30, 1056 Lions Park, Pool" Widely- Known, Speaker Says Seaforth Lions -learned of prob., lems that arise and the arrange; ments that must be competed connection with the proper qpera- tion of a swimming pool, when. R. Cosford, a member of Seaforth District High School staff, spoke at a meeting of the Club in the Com- munity Centre on Monday evening. Mr. Cosford had spent a number of years as supervisor and chief instructor of the Stratford pool. ' Referring to occasions when he had visited Seaforth' prior to his appointment to the S.D.H.S.' staff, the speaker told of the extent- to which the Lions Park and Pool was known throughout the Province. Ife said that he had, on many oc- casions, heard favorable comments frorn members of other clubs and the public generally. and felt that the Club had done a remarkable job by virtue of the publicity which the park facilities had brought to Seaforth. The speaker was introduced by F. J. Snow and the appreciation -of fhe Club .was expressed by W. M. Hart. Chairman of the meeting was E. C. Boswell. , Reporting for the Boys' and Girls' Committee, J. R. Spittal said that there were 80 registered Scouts and Cubs in the Lions Scout - Mg program. The Scouts *ere preparing plans in order that they might have a part in the pool cam- paign and it was expected that a half mile of pennies along Main Street would be arranged in May. On the basis of 16 pennies te a foot, it is estimated that the event could raise at least $400, Mr. Spit- tal said. Referring to the Easter Seal campaign,- he told the Club that some $300 had been donated to the fund this year, as compared to a total of $282, which had been received in last year's campaign. It was expected that there would be many other donations to conae. • The chairman made reference to the illness of two of the club members, Lion W. J. Duncan and Lion J. G. Mullen, both of whom are patients in Scott Memorial Hospital. Arrangements for the car draw were proceeding satisfactorily, ac, cording to Chairman W. T. Teall, who •urged members to cokiplete the distribution of tickets. Already, he said, a substantial number of tickets had been distributed, but it was imperative that the remaind- er be put out as quickly as pos- sible. ASHES RESULT 'IN ALARM Seaforth firemen were called to Seaforth Motors Wednesday after- noon when ashes being removed from the garage in a truck burst into flames. No damage resulted. gaol* Mee -ting .Ad***. or TB Mass X7Ray Suirve The meeting, which was design.- • ed to emphasize the responsilath- ties of those throughout the area in connection with the survey, was broken down into two groups, deal- ing with particular aspects ,of the arrangements. In addition to this, other groups responsible for or- ganization in each of the munici- palities made plans for recruiting additional assistance in the munici- palities. It was indicated that meetings in each of the munici- palities would be held shortly when the organization would be proceed- ed with in greater detail. Finalizing Oid Boys' Reunion, Deficit $650 • Arrangements for the mass TB survey which is being held throughout Huron County during May were advanced a stage fur- ther when a meeting of those charged with the responsibility af planning the survey in the Sea - forth area was held in the Com- munity Centre on Monday evening. The well -attended meeting was representative of the four munici- palities involved, an area including Seaforth, Tuckersmith, McKillop and Hallett, and officers in each of the municipalities were present. Area chairman' Fred J. Snow was in charge of the meeting, and out- lined the arrangements which were being made to insure that the re- sponse on the .occasion of a sur- vey was as near 100 per cent as possible. Similar meetings are be- ing held in each of the other four areas in which the county is divid- ed. Progress being made in finaliz- ing the Seaforth Old Boys' Reunion and Centennial celebration of last year Was reviewed At a meeting of the association Tuesday evening. The meeting learned that with a few exceptioos, guarantees had been paid. Outstanding accounts owing the association have also, with a few exceptions, been paid. It was agreed that an effort to clear such accounts would be made linmediately. ,Reports presented indicated the reunion operating deficit to be ap- proximately $650. An audited state - Meat is being prepared and will be pnblished next week. This will re- veal the financial position of the association, as well as acknowledge &mations and guarantees which ha,ve been received. _ Consideration was given the Manner in which the deficit could be provided for, and it was agreed efforts would again be made to collect outstanding guarantees and accounts payable. In. -addition, it was thought that citizens general- ly, and visitors who had not par- ticipated in- the retmion arrange- ments, might now wish to assist. Contributions may be left with or forwarded to C. M. Smith, Seaforth, the treasurer, or to other officers of the association. W.I. Euchre. Series is Ended In the • last of the series of euchres sponsored by the Seaforth Women's Institute, on Friday here, 24 ;:tables were in play. Winners we: Ladies: first, Mrs. -Jack McKay; lone hands, Mrs. William Austik; consolation, Mrs. Thomas Carter; men: first, Harvey Dol - mage; lone hands, Morley Cooper; consolation, James Doig; lucky lunch prize, Mrs. Harold Pethick. Lunch was served and dancing enjoadd to Collins' orchestra. In cornnanting on the euchre series, WI. officials expressed apprecia- tion to all who made the euchres and dances successful through the winter. • It is expected that, when the county -wide organization is com- pleted, more than 5,000 workers will be engaged in bringing to the attention of the public the neces- sity of broad participation in the X-ray survey and assisting in carrying out the actual work of the survey. HLJLLETT COMPETITION KEEN AS MUSIC FESTIVAL IS HELD Choral singing honors in the fifth annual Hallett Music Festival, held Tuesday in the auditorium of Londesboro United Church, went to S.S. 1, Hallett, which took first place in all three group -singing events open to its entries. Pupils from S.S. 1, where Mrs. Ida Liv- ingston is the teacher, had the highest mark of the festival, 89, in the two-part chorus competition for larger schools, and also took first place in the unison chorus and double trio events for larger schools. Choral events on the Festival program were in two divisions, for schools with 26 or more pupils and schools with 25 or fewer pupils. Twelve Hallett schools took part in the festival, which is spon- sored annually by Londesboro Wo- men's Institute and the Hallett Federation of Agriculture. Adjudicator_ for the 1956 Festical was Dr. G. Roy Fenwick, Toronto, director of school music for On- tario. Dr. Fenwick • commented particularly on the „excellent dic- tion of the children of immigrant Netherland families who were among the festival competitors in every age group. Highest solo mark of the day's events was attained by Deanna Dale, of S.S. 3. with 87 in the solo competition for girls nine and un- der. District Church Organizations Hold Pre -Easter Gatherings NORTHSIDE W.M.S. The Easter thankoffering meet- ing of Northside United Church W.M.S. was held am Tuesda-y. The meeting opened with Mrs. J. M. Scott in the chair, who conducted the business. A letter from the Cancer Fund was read and an ap- peal made. Anyone who can help with canvass is asked to call the secretary or president. Miss Jean Shepherd' is the new missionary for prayer. The Pres- byterial is to meet in Exeter on April 10. The visiting committee reported 47 home and four hos- pital calla. An invitation was ac- cepted from First Presbyterian Church to meet .with them on April 3, at 3:00 p m The scripture was read by Mrs. N. Knight, followed with a prayer by Mrs. B. F. Christie. Mrs. C. Walden read a beautiful poem, "Calvary's Metssage." "In the Cross of Christ Thy Glory" was sung. Offertory prayer was given by Mrs. J. Scott. Mrs. J. A. Stew- art sang beautifully, "I Walked To- day Where Jesus Walked." Mrs, P. Dunlop accompanied on the piano, Mrs. Lawson introduced the guest speaker, Mfa. -Earl Mills, Mrs. Mills has been 12 years in the Presbyterial. She spoke on the week she spent at Alma College School of Leaders last summer. Mrs. E. H. Close extended thanks. 11 -attend - Hymn 98 closed the eeting and lunch was served to a' ed meeting. Mrs. McKenzie, o amondville Church, and Mrs. J: James, of the Anglican Church, extended thanks from their organizations. ST. AMBROSE ALTAR SOCIETY Mrs. Fergus Connolly conducted a meeting of St. Ambrose Altar Society, held at the, home of Mrs. Joseph -Ryan. The flieeting opened with iirayer/ After reports by the secretary and 'treasurer, members responded to roll call by telling an Irish joke. There were 14 mem- bers and two visitors present. Committees for the following month were appointed, the Altar committee being Mrs, L. Ryan and Mrs. R. McBride; visiting commit- tee, Mrs. L. Kernaghan and Mrs. A. Russell', It was decided that a. church cleaning be held and that flowers be purchased for Easter. A motion was passed that a sale of • baking and aprons be held in June. The Progratn'twas interspers- e* With Irish, aoirgs and highlighted address -"St. , ' ' '• • .. , Patrick" by Mrs. Joseph McCon- nell, guest speaker, of Seaforth. Mrs. George Blake spoke on cur- rent events and Mrs. Louis Blake on "Pope Pius XII." Chapter three of "The Life of Jesus," was taken by Mrs. L. Kernaghan. Mrs. L. Ryan summarized the life of Father Stephen Eckert, a priest of Dublin, Ont., well known for his work among the negroes ,in the United States. The hostess, Mrs. J. Ryan, read a poem and conduct- ed an original contest, which was enjoyed by all. The door prize was won by Mrs. L. Kernaghan. A gen- erous lunch was provided by Miss Snail McKinnon and Mrs. Jim Nolan. The meeting was closed with "The Queen." FIRST CHURCH W.MS. The Easter thankoffering` meet- ing of the .Presbyterian W.M.S. was held on Tuesday. Mrs. D. Ritchie presided in the absence of the president, llins. D. G. Campbell, and welcomed the members and guests. "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" was sung and the scrip- ture reading was taken by Mrs. Harry Stewart. A solo by Mrs. F. Kling was enjoyed. Mrs. Alfrednnaylor, of Goderith, was the guest saker. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs. John MacTavish to Mrs. Taylor for her splendid address. Mrs. J. L. Bell gave the dedicatory prayer. "Crown Him With Many Crowns" was -ging. Mrs, John Thompson closed the meeting with prayer. A cup of tea was served and a social half-hour spent. ' • WALTON GROUP MEETING The Walton Group of the W.M.S. and W.A. held their monthly meet- ing in the church basement on March 21, The president, Mrs. T. Dundas, used as her theme, "Obed- ience." Hymn 356, "Take My Life and Let It Be" was sung, followed by the Lord's Prayer repeated in -finison. Mrs. D. Ennis read the scripture lesson from John 7:1-17. COminents. "Obey and Learn" and "Obey and See" were given by the president, followed with pray- er by Mrs. Nelson Marks. The topic was taken by Mrs. Herb Kirkby from Nellie Mc - Clunes Meditations, "Let Us Re.: meraber." "Let Us Rejoice," "Let tja Resolve." Mrs. rein Patterson readAhe minutes of the lett meet - in -,;.whiph were ,adopted ad • aP Ptett ,felioWed b'Sr' the treastifer's repOil,'.,,givett by Mrs, Vrabli Itirlt- by. The roll call was answered by 29 members. The chief business of the eve- ning was getting the final arrange- ments made for the bazaar, to be held Wednesday, March 28, in the church basement. The meeting eland by singing hymn 105, "Jesus Christ is Risen Today," followed by the Mizpah benediction. The hostess, Mrs, W. Cuthill, as- sisted by Mrs. R. Travis, Mrs. G. Murray and Mrs. E. Marshall, served the lunch. The pianist for the evening was Mrs. H. Travis. WALTON PALM SUNDAY Palm Sunday was observed in Duff's United Church, Walton, on Sunday morning. Rev. W. M. Thomas chose as his text, "The Perfect Obedience of the Master," from Philippians 2, verse 8: "And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." The choir sang the anthem. "Bless the Lord, 0 My Soul," under the di- rection of Mrs. Harvey Brown. The Moncrieff .United Church and Walton United Church will hold a service in Walton on Good Friday morning at 21 a.m. This will be a preparatory service, as the Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be observed on Easter Sunday. Mr. Art McCall spent the week- end in Hamilton ,with his brother, Mr. Harold McCall. Mrs. W. J. Walker Fractures Hip Her many friends in Seaforth will regret to learn that Mrs. J. W. Walker, for many years a prom- inent resident here, who is now living in Ottawa, fell recently and fractured her hip. She is a patient in Ottawa Civic Hospital. Mrs. Walker, who will be 92 in May, is recovering quite satisfac- torily and is able to sit up now. A coincidence was that her daugh- ter, Mrs. Cameron, of Toronto, who was in Ottawa as a result of. her mother's accident, fell and frac- tured her arm as she was leaving the hospital last week. • Don: "Why does your dog keep turning around in cireles?" The: "He's a watch dog, ata he's winding himself up." Three trophies were present- ed to SS. 1, Hallett, at a contest at Londesboro Wednesday night, at which winners in. the Tuesday com- petition performed. As a result of its triple victory in choral work, S.S. 1 received- two Hallett Township Federation shields, and the Londesboro Women's Institute shield. Pupils of U.S.S. 12 had two wins in the choral. events for smaller schools. a n d received t h e Hallett Music Festival shield for unison chorus and the Summeaaill Ladies' Club trophy for doub., trio. Schools with 26 or' more pupils, Which had entries in the Festival competitions, included SS. 3, H. Nesbitt. teacher; S.S. 5, Miss Doro- thy Urbshott; U.S.S. 5, D. A. Mac- Kay; S.S. 1, Mrs. Ida Livingstone; SS. 8, William Cowan. Schools with 25 pupils or less' included U.S.S.-2, Miss Christine Cunningham; • R.C.S.S. 2, Miss Dorothy Dillon; S.S. 6, Mrs. Mabel Nesbitt; S.S. 7, Miss Nancy Web- ster; U.S.S. 10, Miss Betty Camp- bell; S.S. 11, Miss Flora Turnbull; U.S.S. 12. Miss Shirley Hamilton. School music teachers for Hal- lett schools, who prepared the en- trants for Tuesday's competition, and acted as accompanists during the Festival Sessions, are Mrs. M. McDowell, Belgrave; Mrs, E. Wen- dorf. Clinton; Miss M. Jackson. Auburn; Mrs. W. Van Egmond. Clinton. Secretarial work and man- agement of the competitions was undertaken by four members of Londesboro Women's In titute. Mrs. W. L. Whyte. Mrs. W. Reid, Mrs. A. Colson and Mrs. Joseph Shaddick. Morning Session Unison Chorus, schools of 26 or More: S.S. 1, 87; S.S. 5. 86; S.S. 8. 85; U.S.S. 5, 84; S.S, 3, 83. -Boys' solo. seven years and under, "The Little Cobbler": Arthur McMich- ael, S.S. 11. 86; Jimmy Thompson, S,S. 3. 85; Larry Snell. U.S.S. 10, 84. Girls' solo. seven and under. "The Rainbow Fairies": Bonnie Snell. U.S.S. 10. 86; Mary Mcll- wain. S.S'. 3. 85; Linda Nott, S.S. 1, 84. Two-part chorus, schools of 26 or more, "Spring Song": S.S. 1. 89; S.S. 8, 87; SS. 5, 85. Girls' solo. nine and under. "Spring": Deanna Dale. S.S. 3, 87; Janice Jewitt, S.S. 3. 86: Judy Thompson,. S.S. 3. 85. Boys' solo. 14 and un- der. "The Coast of High Barbary": Bill Shaddick. 86; Harvey Carter, S.S. 5, 85; Clarence Dale. S.S. 1, 84. Afternoon Session Boys' solo. nine and under. "Cir- cus Parade": Richard Shaddick. S.S. 11, 84; Arthur Hunkingn S.S. 8. 83; Lorne Daer. U.S.S. 5. 82. Un- ison chorus. schools of 25 or less, "Come Let Us To the Bagpipes Sound"; U.S.S. 12. 87: S.S. 11, 86; U.S.S. 10, 85. Girls' solo. 11 and un- der, "Cradle Song": Barbara Snell, U.S.S. 10. 86; Wieppie Greidanus, SS. 5, 85: Margaret MacGregor, S.S. 1, 84. Two-part chorus, schools of 25 or less: S.S. II. 85; S.S. 7. 84; U.S.S. 12, 83. Boys' solo. 11 and under. "The Roving Sailor"; Mel- vin Knox, S.S. 6. 86; Leo Mogen - boom, U.S.S. 5. 85; Ross Sturdy, U.S.S. 5, 84; John Hessela, S.S. I. 84. , Evening Session Double trio, schools of 26 or more, "Spring Mowers": S.S. 1, 86; S.S. 5, 85; S.S. 8, 83. Rhythm Band, "Melody in F": U.S.S. 5, 86; S.S. 5. 86; S.S. 1, 85; S.S. 3. 84; S.S.11. 84. Double trio, schools of 25 or less, "Somewhere A Child Is Singing": U.S.S. 12. 86; S.S. 11, 84; U.S.S. 10, 82, Boys' solo, open. "The Owl": Bob Watt, 85; Paul McCook S.S. 5. 84; John De Ruyter. USS. 10, 83. Duet, "Rain in May": till Shaddick and 'Elaine Alexander, S.S. 11, 487; Beverley Wright and Donald Gerrits, U.S.S. 12, 86.; Gloria Allen .and Harvey Carter, SS. 5, 85. Girls' solo, open, "April Rainn: Margo Grange, 84; Virginia Gardiner, S.S. 1, 83; Dianne Gar- diner, SJS. 1, 82. Girls' solo, 14 ancl OVer, EskTo Italy"; 1VIargaret Ver.- U.S.S. 12, 85; tikika Greidannk 5, 84; ;Gloria Allen, SS. 5, 3. Scoins' Spitfires, Dick's Canadiens, Legion Winners In 15 minutes of overtime Tues- day night that saw both teams go- ing all-out, Ray Seoins' Spitfires defeated Brian Flannigan's Mus- tangs 13 to 12, to win the `A' Group Championship of the Legion Sat- urday morning hockey series. The game marked the end of Legion hockey for the season. In the 'B' groan that finished • Saturday morning, Tom Dick's. Canadiens won by a score of 12 to 3 over Ted Lamont's Bruins, to give them a 17 goal lead on the two games. Tom Dick was the star. with 7 goals. The Seaforth Legion Pee-Wee:a played two exhibition games in the past week. The first one saw Gode- rich defeat Seaforth 6 to 2, when Seaforth was without the service of their regular goaltender, Terry Ast. On Monday night; with Terry back in the nets, Seaforth journey- ed to Goderich and after five min- utes of overtime came up with a 3 to 3 tie. The Seaforth team will be going to Goderich on Tuesday of net week to play 'Kincardine, at 8:30 in the Young Canada Tourna- ment. The players on the Seaforth team are: goal. Terry Ast; right defence, Bill Teall; left defence, John Patterson; centre, Tom Dick; left wing, Jim Dick; right wing, George Brown; subs., David Dale, Bill Ryan, Jim Sills, Bill Muir, Ted Lamont, Ron Beuermann, Jim Me- Llwain, Bill Marshall, Ken Mc- ' Llwain. Kippen Community Honors .Bride -Elect On Monday evening a miscellan- eous shower was given by the com- munity in St. Andrew's, United Church for Miss Isabelle Caldwell. Over- 100 ladies attended. Mrs. Winston Workman acted as chair - lady and opened the evening by community singing. Mrs. McLeod favored with two instrumentals. A reading was given by Mrs. Robt. Elgie. Two piano solos by Mrs. Bruce McGregor. Isabelle was then asked to come forward and sit in a nicely decorated chair with a pink and white lattice for the background. An address was read by Mrs. Harold Caldwell. Miss Merle Dickert, Mrs. Harold. Cald- well and Miss Bonnie Kyle assist- ed in -bringing , the several baskets of lovely gifts to Isabelle. A fit- ting reply was then made by Isa- belle'and she thanked everyone and invited those present to visit her in her home. All joined in singing, "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow." Lunch was , served in the Sunday School room. The following is the address: Dear Isabelle: We are here to- night to honor you prior to your marriage on Saturday. We wish to express our kind thoughts and best wishes in this great adventure on which you are to embark. We know that your wedding will be ore of the biggest events of your life, so we are here tonight to share in your happiness. You have grown up in our midst and have always taken an active interest in church and community affairs. We will miss you very much, but our loss will be another's gain. You new home, we are plea sed law. will not be far away, so we ho.e to see you quite often.oo Auus a token of our esteem, we ask y o accept these gifts. and as y use them from day to day may they be a constant reminder of your friends around Kippen. Mr.. and Mrs. Alex McGregor spent Friday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Gorden Wren vis- ited over the weekend with their daughter and son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith. of Hamilton; also their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Wren, of Milton. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Taylor, of Stratfordvisited on Saturday at the home of Mrs. Dinsdale and Miss Whiteman. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dickert visited recently with the former's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickert, and his mother, Mrs. Dickert, of Harriston. Mrs. Eldin Kerr, of Winthrop,' visited on Friday with her par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. Elston Dowson. Mr. and Mrs, C. Heist, of Zurich, visited an afterneen last week with Mr. and Mrs. S, Cadmore. 0PgN SATURDAY EVENING According to an annotui4itlent this week by the MernhafitS' Cont: Mittee of the CliaMber 01 0.0111- Merce, Seaforth stores 011,1tOthiqh open Saturday 4740124'. 'until 10 etioolt,!flifthor:.tiist • Ztli6• 00w 'elkitt:011,0 6itga dthilliehdibp.00tt# Mot& L• . . . . ,„„