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shown with Kelly. "HEARN CLUB" CHARTER MEMBERS - Ivan Hearn (Lucinrand Vic of St. Marys enjoyed the proceedings' as St. Marys Lions honoured their brother, Kelly, at the Arena last Saturday evening. . stand, baek by the "This Is Your Life" and "Kelly Hearn" under- An old school churn at S. S. 9 Downie, AngusEllah, was the next to speak to Kelly, recount- ing the good times they both en- joyed at the old school. Stan Moore, former Line coach, now of Hespeler, recounted Kelly's exploits at organizing Jr. B hock- ey in the Stone Town. Stan told how Kelly had said he could sell 200 ten dollar tickets any time to help the club get start.. ed and then went out and did just that. Bruce Murray noted that many wondered how "Rolston George" acquired the nickname "Kelly". According to Bruce, Kelly was a shy lad when he went to S. S. 9 and all he talk- ed about was the family hired man, a chap named "Kelly". Grinning hugely, Bruce noted that Kelly had been a somewhat tongue-tied little lad. Kelly, tilting the cigar at a straight- upward incline, muttered some- V thing at this point which sound.. ed very much like "Too bad some more people around here were not tongue-tied." Lion Bruce 'then invited Mrs. I Hearn to the stand to sit beside her husband. Bruce described, in typical Bruce fashion, how it came about that Miss Eileen Jane Dunsmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Dunsmore, be. came the bride of Kelly Hearn in 1937. On behalf of the "in. laws" Joe Dunsmore then offer. ed family congratulations and Members of the present Lin- coln hockey team then came out and greeted Kelly. Joe Mavity, from the safety of the screen related a story of Kelly "losing" his wallet in Buffalo, with "half the Buffalo police force" out looking for it before Kelly found it reposing under his pillow. Old School Times Are Recounted Best Wishes From The Family Bruce recalled that Kelly was a past president of the St. Marys Rotary Club and has missed but one meeting in the past twenty- two years. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Graham, London, came through the storm to 'greet Kelly on be- half of the Shriners. Kelly is a member of the Stratford-on- Avon Shrine Club. Ivan Hearn, Lucan, extended greetings on behalf of the "Hearn Club" with members of Kelly's family coming forward to greet him. Stan Corbett was next, followed by Harvey Pfaff, minor hockey president. Harvey described Kelly as the "best good-will ambassador St. Marys ever had" and urged him to drink "lots of that good Hearn's milk." Letters from various friends, the original presentation to Kelly for wartime service by friends in Downie plus a tape- recording sent by son-in-law Terry Crisp from St. Louis roun- ded out the presentation. Later, another former friend, Andy Dunsmore, who had driven from North Bay, finishing by train _ from Kitchener due to the storm was a surprise for Kelly. 'Mr. Dunsmore is Supt. of Education in North Bay. Kelly is the fourth recipient of the annual award. Others were A.K.C. Seale, Chas Court- nage and Gordon McEwan. Gor- don received his book from last year while Cy Cline received an "honourary award" in the form of a rather battered shirt to replace one he had reported- ly once taken from his back and given to Kelly. Lunch and a general gab-fest concluded a memorable evening. Barry Hearn, on behalf of the family, thanked Bruce Murray and the Lions for their presen- tation. Kelly, in a few words of ap- preciation said that this was the "biggest surprise of my life." He said, "I don't deserve it, but I do appreciate it. I am hom oured." A color portrait by Maurice Maurice Oliver, depicting Kelly "as Kelly is" was presented along with a Lions trophy suit. ably engraved to commemorate the occasion. In addition, Kelly received his "This Is Your Life" book complete with the signs. tures of those present. An Enthusiastic Club Member A Picture - "As Kelly Is"