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The Huron Expositor, 1956-06-08, Page 9FROM LEFT TO .RIGHT: Anne Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morris, Staffa; Bill Feeney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Feeney, Dublin, and Sharon Burke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burke, Staffa. Sharon was first in girls' solo class, 6-7 years, 83 marks; Billy, second in boys' solo class, 6-7 years, 81 marks. Anne, second in girls' solo, 11 years .and over, 82 marks. They are pupils of Mrs. Joseph Melady, teacher of S.S.S. No. 4, Hibbert. WALTON NEWS Mr. and Mrs. N. Campbell and Donna, of Listowel, and Mr. and Mrs. T. Dundas and Olene left on Tuesday for Gravenhurst, where Donna and Olene have secured positions at the Muskoka Beach Inn for the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Cuthill moved to their new home in Sea - forth the early part of this week. We wish them every success in their new location. Mrs. David Boyd, of McKillop, left last Saturday for New York, to visit her niece, Miss Tillie Dun- das. Mr. and Mrs. John Simpson and Joan were recent visitors at the home of the latter's brother and sister-in-law, Provincial Constable Gordon Craig and Mrs. Craig, in Walkerton. Mrs. Tillie .i hnston has return- ed home after spending a few weeks with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Litt, Stratford. The service in Duff's United Church will be held as usual next Sunday morning at 11:30 o'clock, with Rev. Andrew Lane, of Brus- sels United Church, as . guest minister. The ladies of St. George's Angli- can Guild assisted the Brussels ladies on Wednesday of last week when the Deanery was held in St. John's Anglican Church. Last Monday the school children were invited to visit the Court House at Goderich which has re- cently been completed. Premier Frost, when speaking at the open- ing last week, declared a holiday for all schools in Huron County on Monday, June 4. Morris Township School Area sponsored a bus trip for Grades 7 and 8 to Niagara Falls. on Tues- day, June 5. W.M.S. Plans Bazaar Mrs. .Clarence Martin was hos- tess to the 16th of Grey and 8th of Morris W.M.S. group with 18 members present. The president, Mrs. Bert Johnston, was in charge of the meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and the roll called by Mrs. Alvin McDonald. Mrs. Jim McDonald read the scripture lesson, after which Mrs. John McDonald gave the topic, "Something For Noth- ing" During the business period it was decided to have a bazaar in the fall. The meeting closed with Hymn 384, "Go, Labor On, Spend and Be Spent" Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by the lunch committee. Hear Talk on Trinidad Trip A large number of ladies from Duff's United Church Women's Missionary Society were entertain- ed by members of the Brussels To Defend Title At Hensall Contest Roy Renwick, of Brampton, grand champion oldtime fiddler in the Ontario Oldtime Fiddlers' con- test at HensalI Iast year, in com- petition with 75 fiddlers, will de- fend his title again here on Friday. Mr. Renwick, a pilot with Trans- Canada Airlines, was born at Lucknow, Ont., lived briefly in Wingham, and was raised • and went to school in Teeswater. He has been fiddling since he was seven years old, except for the war period, when he was in the Airforce. He took up fiddling ser- iously about 1950 and started play- ing in fiddling contests in 1952. He went to Louisville, Kentucky, in 1953-54 and placed in the money in both contests. in addition, he has won matey other contests in which championships are not in- volved. OF THE WEEK United Church Women's Mission- ary Society on Wednesday even- ing, May 27. Guest speaker was Miss Caroline Wellwood, of Wing - ham, who described a trip to Trin- idad which she took last Decem- ber when she was a guest at the home of Rev. Jack Thompson, Moderator of the United Church on the island. Beautiful colored slides were also shown by Mr. Roy Cousins, which gave the gathering an insight into the scenery and customs of the people there. Atte$ Graduation Ceremony Parents and friends from this district attended the graduation ceremony at Seaforth District High School on Friday afternoon. Those graduating from this area were June Hackwell, Lois Ann Somerville, Mona Clark, Clara Buchanan, Wayne McMichael and Ronald Smith. Following the cere- monies, tea was served to the parents and visitors in the audi- torium, as cloudy skies and chill- ing winds forced the event to be held indoors. TO MEET IN BAYFIELD The Women's Hospital Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at the Little Inn at Bayfield on Tues- day. Cars will pick up members at 6 o'clock. WINCHELSEA Mrs. Frei Walters and Judy were dinner guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brock in London and visited with Mrs. Jack Wicks and babe and Mrs. Bessie Walters, patients in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Batten, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Batten, of Exeter, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Batten. Mrs. C. Gilfillan, Grant and Bar- bara Ann were Sunday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Elliott in Staffa. A number of Winchelsea ladies attended the trousseau tea Wed- nesday evening at Mrs. Hubert Heywood's, Elimville, in honor of her daughter, Florence, bride -elect of Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Horton, of near Chiselhurst;' were Saturday eveningvisitors with Mr, and Mrs. Colin Gilfillan. EGMONDVILLE Rev. W. E. Milroy and Mr. John McCloy are attending the annual conference of the United Church at Stratford this week. Mr. W. H. Milroy, of Galt, is spending a few days with his son, Rev. W. E. Milroy and Mrs. Milroy and family at the manse. Mrs. Lionel Roy and family, who have been visiting at the home of her father, Mr. Andrew Houston, and Mrs. Houston, have returned to their home at Trenton. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Currie and family, of Clinton, and Mrs. Jean Cairns, of Brucefield, were Sun- day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McLachlan. Mr. and Mrs, Grant Houston, of Ayton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scotchmer have returned home after a very pleasant holiday with their son, Mr. T. Scotchmer and Mrs. Scotch - mer and family, in Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dalrymple and Charles were weekend visi- tors with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kenny, of London. Mrs. Thomas Barton is at pres- ent staying with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Earl Hastings, Listowel. we lirilil y t; _ txpositst SEAFORTH, Friday, June 8, 1956 Week -Long Mission Concludes At Dublin Church The solemn close of the week- long Mission at St. Patrick's' Church, Dublin, took place Sunday afternoon with a large congrega- tion ongregation present. The .Mission, which opened last Sunday, was conduct- ed by Rev. Father Lohey and Rev. Father McDowell, of the Redemp- torist Order, London. At the Sunday afternoon service Father McDowell led the recita- tion of the Rosary and Father Lohey preached the sermon and congratulated the members of the parish in their zeal and faithful- ness in attendance during the week. He outlined the many av- enues of grace open to them and exhorted all to take advantage of these graces. Father Loby also - imparted the Papal and Mission- aries' blessing on the congrega- tion. The service closed with solemn Benediction with Rev. Father Mc - Cowell, as celebrant, assisted by Rev. Father McDowell and Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes. Personals: Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Stewart, Toronto, with Mrs. Wm. Stewart; Mr. and Mrs. D a n O'Rourke, Mrs. Mary O'Rourke and Frank, and Mr, and Mrs. Mike Murray attended the graduation and reception of Miss Helen Ack- royd at Toronto on Sunday; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burgess, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Burgess and Nancy, of Flint, Mich., with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dill; Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Burns, of Parry Sound, with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burns; Mr. and Mrs. E. Tyndall and family, of Timmins, with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Friend; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nagle, Mr. and Mrs, Bill O'Rourke and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Healy at- tended the Campbell -Tomlinson wedding at London on Saturday; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hallinan, of Detroit, with Mrs. Elizabeth Cron- in and attended the Cronin - Ryan wedding at St. Columban Satur- day; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carpen- ter and family, Chatham, with Mrs. Joseph Carpenter; Miss Hel- en Horan, Brantford, with Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Horan; Mr. and Mrs. Ganter, of Niagara Falls, with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carpenter.; Mr. Fergus Kelly, St. Jerome's Col- lege, Kitchener, at his home; Mr. Jimmie Newcombe, Port Credit, with Mr. and Mrs. William Staple- ton; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kelly, Sea - forth, and Mr. Maurice Dillon, of Chatham, with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dillon; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stein, of Arcadio, California, with Mr. and Mrs. A. Whetham. Poultry Club Discusses Records A meeting of the Seaforth 4-H Lions Poultry Club was held at the home of Ron Eyre Tuesday evening. A quiz was handed 'put by J. M. Scott, one of the club leaders, for each person pre, ent': Later, Mr. D. Whitley explained - and discussed the report books in which monthly records • are sent into the Agricultural Office. Dr. De Pape explained the special cards which enable the members to keep more accurate records. At 10 o'clock the members watch- ed a special 4-H TV show on CKNX, describing feeds and feed- ing of livestock. Lunch was serv- ed and the meeting was adjourned. Calf Club Hears Ross Marshall The Seaforth 4-H Dairy Calf Club `met at the home of Wm. Storey on Wednesday evening, when Ross Marshall was the guest speaker. He pointed out the different parts of a cow and showed what points to look for in judging a cow. The 4-H members judged a class of mature Holstein cows. Reasons were given by Betty Storey, Gloria Boyd and Louis Murray. Mr. Mar- shall gave the official placing. The roll call was answered and weigh charts were given out. A delicious lunch was served by Betty and Mrs. Storey. SOUTH HURON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE HOLDS DISTRICT ANNUAL AT ZURICH The thirty-fourth district annual of South Huron Women's Institute was held at Zurich Town Hall on Tuesday with morning and after- noon sessions. The hall was filled for the occasion. Presiding was Mrs. Kenneth Johns, Woodham, district presi- dent. Mrs. William Johns, Exe- ter( district secretary, acted as secretary. The address of wel- come was given by Mrs. Harry Rose, president of Zurich W.I., and replied to by Mrs. Russell Brock, of Kippen. Excellent reports by standing committees were submitted, and dinner was served by the WA. of the Evangelical U.B. Church. Miss Audrey Spencer, Toronto, Depart- ment representative, explained ex- tension services as being to help women to help themselves. Rev. A. M. Amacher conducted the, -af- ternoon devotional exercises. Mrs. A. Crozier, of Seaforth, Mrs. E. Geiger, Hensall, and Mrs. Hern, Elimville, who were delegates to the secretaries' convention, at Guelph, led a panel discussion from the platform. Mrs. Hossack, provincial direc- tor of the F.W.I.O., addressed the meeting, in which she stated that there are 43,200 members in On- tario. She informed the members that Mrs. Barry, representative for Australia to the A.C.W.W. conven- tion in Ceylon, will be entertain- ed at Fanshawe Park, London, on June 20, and that the Dr. Dorothy Fulcher scholarship was given to Miss Anna Aoutly, of Elimville. Mrs. Hart, Woodstock, chairman of London Area, spoke in a com- plimentary manner in which the annual was conducted, and urged the institutes to continue their support of the War Memorial Chil- dren's Hospital, and spoke strong- ly on giving aid to retarded chil- dren, including rural schools. Mus- ical numbers were provided by Crediton and Elimville. Crests made by Zurich members were Seaforth C.W.L. Plans Dance Here The regular meeting of the Cath- olic Women's League was held in the school with the president, Mrs. M. Etue, in the chair. The secre- tary, Mrs. M. Williams, read the' minutes of the last meeting. First vice-president Mrs. C. Malone reported 93 members. Sec- ond vice-president Mrs. J. Mal- oney reported three dozen certi£- cates purchased for the First Communicants, Correspondence was read by Mrs. J. Devereaux, after which Mrs. J. Bannon, treasurer, gave her report. Arrangements were made for a home baking sale, to be held on June 30. It was decid- ed to hold a dance in the Com- munity Centre on Friday, June 15. Everyone is asked to attend and make this dance a huge 'success. Plans were made for the school picnic, to be held the latter part of June. The :presideprl.,,1ggs- ",M. Etue,, gave a' very 'interesting repos£ on the annual Diocesan Convention, which was held in London in May, after which the meeting closed with prayer. CROMARTY Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Storey, Mr, and Mrs. Donald Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Laing attended the Storey -Howitt wedding at Blyth on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs, John Wallace and Margaret Ann were at Parkhill on Friday, Mrs. M. Houghton visited Thurs- day in Wingham with Mr. and Mrs. Len Houghton and family. Mrs. Malcolm Lammond has re- turned home from the hospital, where she underwent an opera- tion. Mrs. J. Beer, of Mitchell, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Rob Hamilton last week. Janet Allen, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Allen, under- went a tonsil operation on Tues- day. John Houghton, of Mildmay, called at the home of his mother, Mrs. M. Houghton, on Wednesday. presented as gifts for further use for district annuals. Officers elected a r e: past president, Mrs. Kenneth Johns, Woodham; president, Mrs. Emery Desjardine, Grand Bend; first vice-president, Mrs. John McLean, Seaforth; second vice-president, Mrs, Harry Strang, Hensall; sec- retary -treasurer, Mrs. Alex Ham- ilton, Grand Bend; assistant, Mrs, Gordon McKenzie, R.R. 1, Sea - forth; Federation representative, Mrs. Gordan Papple, R.R. 5, Sea - forth; alternate, Mrs. Newell Gei- ger, R.R. 1, Zurich; auditors, Mrs. L. Taylor, Dashwood, and Mrs. Harold Kellerman, Dashwood; ag- riculture and Canadian industries, Mrs. R. Westcott, Eleter; citizen- ship and education, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman, R.R. 4, Seaforth; com- munity activities and public rela- tions, Mrs. J. M. TTieman, Dash- wood; historical resfearch and cur- rent events, Mrs. Wilfred Mack, Crediton; home economics and health, Mrs. James Drummond, Kippen; resolutions, Mrs. James F. Scott, RA 2, Seaforth; junior convener, Miss Catherine Camp- bell, R.R. 1, Dublin. Mrs. George Armstrong, Hensall, extended courtesy remarks. Dash- wood extended an invitation for the 1957 district annual to be held at that point. District Weddings CRONIN - RYAN - ST. COLUMBAN. — Tulips and narcissi adorned the altars of St. Columban's Roman Catholic Church, St. Columban, on Saturday morning, June 2, for the marriage of Mildred Genevieve, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Joseph L. Ryan, R. R. 1, Dublin, to Mr. James Edward Cronin, Dublin, son of Mrs. Eliza- beth Cronin, Dublin, and the late Joseph Cronin. Rev. John Mc - Cowell performed the marriage ceremony and sang the Nuptial Mass. The organist -was Mrs. V. J. Lane, and the soloists were Miss Rosemary Lane, R.R. 5, Seaforth, and Mr. Robert Anderson, cousin of the bride, London. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an original floor - length gown of Chantilly lace and nylon tulle with fitted bodice, long lily -point sleeves and Peter Pan collar trimmed with sequins. The fingertip veil was held in place by a crown headdress, and she carried a bouquet of red roses. Miss Eleanor Bowman, Kitchen- er, was maid of honor, wearing a crystalette gown in aqua, featur- ing a cowl collar with streamers down the back, long torso and full ballerina skirt. She carried white and blue carnations . with blue streamers. The bridesmaid was Miss Cath- arine Ryan, R.R. 1, Dublin, sister of the bride, in a dress of pink crystalette styled similarly to that of the maid of honor. Her flowers were pink roses and white carna- tions with pink streamers. Little Patricia Ryan, counsin of- :ther,bride( was.\flgwer girl,, dressed in a yellow nylon dress with "bh1-' '" '• lerina skirt, and carried yellow • and white carnations. Bobby Hart, Stratford, cousin of the groom, was ring -bearer. The groomsmen were Mr. Clar- ence Cronin, Dublin, brother of the groom. and Mr. Ronald Ryan, R.R. 1, Dublin, brother of the bride. Mr. Frank Cronin, Dublin, and Mr. Leo Ryan, Weston, were ushers. The wedding dinner was served at the bride's home, which was decorated with pink and white streamers and bells and bouquets of spring flowers. The bride's mother received the guests wear- ing a pale blue nylon dress with matching accessories. She was as- sisted by the groom's mother who, wore a navy dress of lace with white accessories. Each wore a corsage of red roses. For travel- ling the bride chose a pink dress with white accessories. Following their return from a trip to Que- bec and Eastern United States, Mr. and Mrs. Cronin will reside in Dublin. Guests at the wedding were from Detroit, London, St. Clemens, Stratford, Clinton, Kitchener, To- ronto, Weston, Parkhill, Byron, Dublin and Kinkora.