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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1928-03-08, Page 5/• THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE News From Hensail V gtrljool of Commerce CLINTON, ONTARIO Students may enter at any time B. F. WARD, B.A., M.Accts. Phono 19»Principal HENSALL Mr. Donald Hogarth spent the week-end in London, Mr. Wm. Thomson left on Friday morning last for Chicago. Mrs. Chas; McDonell is visiting Telatives in Toronto this week. Mrs. Thos.. M,nrdock is visiting lier daughter, Mrs. I>L Campbell in Toronto. Mrs. John Brown of.Edy’s Mills, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. R. P. I. Dougall. Miss Agnes Love of Hillsgreen, visited over the week-end with Mrs. Alex. McMurtirie. Mr. and Mrs. D. White, of’ Ham­ iota, Man., are visiting with Mrs. Carmichael and Miss Nellie. Miss Margaret Slaven, who been in London for the past month, returned home on Saturday. Tlie many friends of Mr. Nathan Peck wiH .be pleased to see him out again after his recent illness. Mr. Fred Hess and Mr. Fred Ken­ nings have traded houses and both families are moving this week. Miss Margaret Drummond has been suffering for the past week r* with blood poison in her hand. Mrs. Jas. Stapleton of London, visited over the week-end with her. father, Mr. Wm. Stone, and family. The many friends of Mrs. Thos. Parlmer will be -sorry to learn that she is confined to her. room through illness. Mrs. W. W. Cooper, who has been in Victoria Hospital, London, for the past few weeks, is improving nicely. * ■ • . ‘Mrs. Jas. Barnett, accompanied. pY.r 3ier father, Mr. Geo.yThp,inson, left, -on. Friday evening for their home, in Toronto. • - v.The- Ladies^’. Aid Qf’ the United Church held'a sa^e of home cooking­ sand a tea in the town hhll pn’Frida^’ .afternoon last. Mr. Robt. Higgins visited over the week-end with his daughters, Mrs. A. J,. Sweitzer and Miss Irma Higgins, in Detroit. AUCTION SALE has , - ; ■ . .............. Mr, and Mrs. W. O. Goodwin at­ tended the funeral of the late Mrs. John Young, of London, on Wed­ nesday of last week. Mrs. Cecil Coop$£_of Clinton, vis­ ited for,a few days with her father, Mr. Wmi- .Stone, . and he'r sisters, Misses Grace and Jean Stone, Mr. Grant Caldwell, who has‘been here attending the funeral of the late John Caidwell, has returned to his home in Central gutte, Sask. Mrs. Ea.rl Drummond was taken to Seaforth hospital on Saturday to undergo an operation and is getting along as well as can be expected. Mr, Thos. Farquhar, formerly of Hensall, now of Hamilton, visited a few days with his son, Mr. Frank Farquhar and other friends in the village. Dr. Geo. Blatchford, who has been visiting for the past month with his' brother, Mr. Richard Blatchford, has returned to his home in Clin­ ton, Mich. Miss Ruth Green who has been visiting *her sister, Mrs. Win. Fair­ burn, for .the past few weeks, "re­ turned to her home at Grand Bend on Saturday. The old time dance held in the town . hall on Wednesday evening last by the young people of Kippen, was largely attended, and all report a good time. Rev. Mi’. Mclllroy of the Carmel Presbyterian church, li'as been hon­ ored with the appointment of Mod­ erator of the Huron PreSbytry of the Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Bea.ton and, little son = returned to. Detro.it- on ’Friday.. evening,-, lpst, after* visiting for some time with her parents','MK and. Mrs.„ J. Green east, of. the town. ’..Zurich and' Hensall senior hockey tCaiiiS featureds5in‘ a thrilling'match- here'/oil 'Wednesday.’ev'ening. last. It resulted in a win. for>Hensall by the score-of 7-2. A large crowd witnes­ sed the game. Lee Hoffman, of Zur­ ich refereed the game. A very interesting game of hockey was played on our local rink Mon­ day evening, between Ailsa Craig and Hensall Intermediates, result­ ing in ai victory for Hensall by the > score of 4-3. Quite a number were present to see the game. The government seed train was in town on Thursday last and attr­ acted .a ■.continuous’ line of interests ed farmers and townsfolk during the day here. The pupils of both the high, and public schools witnessed the demonstration during the fore­ noon. A good crowd turned out to tile services in the United church on Sunday last. At the evening service Rev. Sinclair gave a very instructive sermon, taking for his subject “Misers and Midgets.” Miss Greta Lammie rendered a very pleasing violin selection which was greatly enjoyed by the congregation. Next Sunday the subject of the evening sermon will be “Your Future Fore­ told.” Men’s Day was held in Carmel Presbyterian church on Sunday last with a men’s choir furnishing the music for the day. At the morning service the pastor took for his sub­ ject ‘‘The Famous Three Hundred.” A chorus by the choir and a quar­ tette were well evening service “The Christian plate,” and a quartette and anthem were much enjoyed. The A. Y. P. A. of St. Paul’s Anglican church held a> very enjoy­ able evening on Monday with a good attendance present. Following the devotional .part of the meeting a delightful program was given which was much enjoyed. A solo by W. A.’ Houston, reading by Mrs. S. Peppier quartette by Miss E. Johnson, Miss Louise Drummond, Rev. Jones and Mr. Thos. Simpson. Miss E. John­ son gave the topic which was a very interesting story on Birds, written by Jack Miners, which concluded tlio program. The meeting was then closed with prayer. The meeting of the young peoples league of the United Church was held on Monday evening, and was in charge of Miss Nora Follick. The meeting was opened by the singing of a hymn, after which all repeated the Lord’s prayer. The minutes oL the lastjmeeting were head by the — of — COWS, FARM IMPLEMENTS, LUMBER, AUTOMOBILE, ETC. The undersigned’'-has received in-s ntructions to sell by public auction^ HENSALL SATURDAY, MARCH 10th, 1938 at one o’clock sharp the following: ' STUDEBAKER 'CAR—In good Tunning condition. COWS—Pure bred Jersey cow a-ising 9 years, due March 20; pure hred Jersey cow rising 3 due March 22ud. _ IMPLEMENTS—Deering mower, jseed drill, 10 hoe; disc harrow, 3 section Diamond harrows, walking l»low, new scuffler, good lumbei wagon, set of bob sleighs, wagon 3jox, gravel box, steel tire top buggy, 4>pen buggy, root pulper, land float, (cutting box, fanning mill, grind­ stone, saw sharpening stand, set of double harness, 3 horse collars, .’sweat pads, 20 ft. ladder, cross cut saws, 2 pitclu forks, scoop shovel, ibarley fork set whiffletrees, 2 neck yokes, 2 logging chains, 2 crowbars, ispade, shovel’, post hole spoon, Jiand saw, some fence wire, No. 9 hrace wire, cant hook, pulleys, Iiooks, lot of carpenter tools, cook stove, heater, quantity of hay, wheat straw, 65 three inch tile, Jiand sleigh,- beet fork, good work ‘bench and vice, flat rack bottom; 2000 ft. of 1 inch lumber, hemlock sand- basswood; 1500 ft. 2 inch rock *elm and maple; quantity of 2x4 and 3x4 scantling; 4 white ash wagon longues; 2 planks 4 in. thick 12 ft. long for manure sleigh, 2 pine joist 20 ft. long, quantity dressed pine for doors, timber for axe handles and whiffletrees, quantity of elm plank 3 inch, 14 feet long, quantity of mix- od lumber, barrels and boxes and numerous other articles. TERMS—$10.00 and under, cash; over that amount 9 months’ credit will be given by furnishing approved joint notes or a discount of 4% per 'annum allowed for cash ou credit amounts. . secretary after6which Miss Marion MRS. J. McALLISTER, Proprietress Sinclair read the scripture lesson. received. At the the subject was Warrior’s Breast- OSCAR KLOPP, Auctioneer Authorized Chrysler Dealer SALES AND SERVICE Jno. Passmore, Hensall PHONE NO. 31. DR. R. I. P. DOUGALL , Honor graduate of Faculty of Medicine, and Master of Science, University of Western Ontario. Member of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Office two doors east Of Post Office, HENSALL ONT, Phone 56 Residence 114 .....................—... ........ ................... ■' ■ ■■■—IRl The Welfare of Youth club o? the Carmel church liejd their meeting in the basement of the church on Monday evening, and was opened by the singing of a hymn, followed by the repeating pf the Lord’s prayer. The scripture lesson was read by Mary Little after which the minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Miss Helen Johnson, The roll was then called and was answered by a verse containing the word ‘father.’ The topic, which was on “Father,” was very ably given by Mr. Wm. Craig. Jack Farquhar then favored the audience with a mouth organ selection, after which Miss Beryl Pfaff gave an interest­ ing reading. Mrs. Mclllroy rendered a solo after which Dorothy Hoskins gave a mouth organ selection. The meeting was brought -to a close with the benediction. The tppic for the next meeting will be “Our Bro­ ther,” MRS. JOSEPH MORGAN Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Joseph Morgan, of Gilbert Plains, Man. Mrs. Morgan was born a.t Lumley and spent her early life there and at Exeter. After her marriage she made her home in the West. Besides her husband she is survived by three sons, two sisters Miss Lizzie and Miss Margaret Sla­ vin, Hensall, and two brothers, Wm. Who lives just east of here and Thos. in Saskatchewan, REPORT OF HENSALL CONTINUATION SCHOOL Form I—Runa Wilkinson 74, M. Smillie 70, M. McQueen * 67, Stella Pepper 64, Mary Bell Cathie 63, E. Smith 63, Joyce Scruton 58, Clare Zuefle 57, Agnes Wren 54, Harold Shepherd 52, Harold Munn 49, Mar­ ion Sinclair 48, Lula Lindenfield 47, Robert Varley 46. Form II—Alice Walker.JI, Dorothy, Little 70, S. Ingram 70, William Joynt 67, M. Ryckman 66, Gordon Troyer 63, L. Chapman 56, Albert Passmore 56. Eprm .III—Margaret McLaren 87, D. Thomson 84/ Grace Forf^t 78, Pearl Elder' 68, Marie BeH’-67, Avis Lin­ denfield 67, Milton Boyle 61, Ruth Chapman 5 8, Scott Welsh 57, Beryl Pfaiff"53, Isohel Alexander 47, Jean Bonthron 43;'-'- • -• z'. „ WELL-KNOWN HENSALL MAN DIES SUDDENLY Seized with a heart attack while reading the newspaper and convers­ ing with his wife and daughter, Ro­ bert Morrison died"last Wednesday with startling suddenness. He was in his 78th year, was born in Brock - ville and was married there when quite young to Miss Catherine Wood, a native of Ireland,■^ho.^camp . to Canada when but 18 years of age. The deceased first settled in McKil- lop Township, seven miles north of Seaforth; but 13 years ago.he moved to a farm on the 3rd Concession in Stanley Township. He retired some years ago to Hensall and purchased a beautiful home' on Queen Street, where his death occurred with tra­ gic suddenness. He had’ been a hard working man all his life and practically died “in harness,” having only returned to the house about an hour after feeding his poultry and caring for the cows. His wonderful constitution had been undermined by numerous accidents, but he was ac­ tive right up to his last hour. In politics liejwas a staunch Conserva­ tive and an active member of the United Church. Surviving are his wife and* one son, Edmund, near Clinton, and one daughter, Emily, at home. Of a family of eight sons, he is the only surviving member. The funeral was held on Saturday after­ noon at 2 o’clock to Hensall Union Cemetery. HENSALL SCHOOL REPORT For January and February Sr. IV—Bob Houston, M. Work- Grace Brock, Howard Hemp- Eleanor Skinner, Ed Little, X. solo was then rendered by Mrs. Joyn,t after which Mrs. W. Skinner gave a very interesting topic on 'The Way to Spiritual and Financial Prosperity.” which was greatly en­ joyed by the league. An instrument­ al was then given by Miss Gladys Luker after which the meeting was closed by all repeating the Mizpah benediction. - The Mission Circle held a regular meeting in 'the basement of the church on Wednesday evening last With Miss Elva Shaddock presiding. The meeting was opened with the singing of a hymn after Which all repeated the Lard.1*® prayer. The scripture’ lesson, the Ten Command­ ments, was repeated. by the Circle. Mrs. 0. M.cDonell then gars' a topic on Health. A very interesting dial­ ogue was given by Misses Grace Stone, Elva ■> Shaddock and Alula Scruton. Miss Grace Sto’n'e then read a card of thanks from Mrs. Mollard of Exeter, thanking the Circle girls for their kind expressions of sym­ pathy following her recent bereave­ ment. The business Was then trans­ acted after which the meeting was closed With the benediction. PRESENTED WITH GIFT AT SILVER WEEDING An interesting event took place re­ cently at the h0me of Mr. and Mrs. George Dalrymple, a short distance east of Hensall, which marked the occasion of their silver anniversary, when friends, neighbors and rela­ tives, to th© number of 150, assembl­ ed to do them honor- Dancing, cards and games were followed by supper. Among the many gifts was a fine cabinet of silver, presented by friends of the boundary and 12th concession. Albert Traquair read an address and Mr. George T. Wren presented the gift; Miss Margaret Bell, daughter of R, D, Bell, danced the Highland Fling, and Mr. Duncan McKellar, of Cromarty, gave a fine exhibition of the” sailor's hornpipe. The musicians for the evening were Messrs, Gordon Bolton and James Broadfoot; accompanists, Misses Rossie and Gladys Broadfoot and Mrs. Carl Stoneman. The address was as follows: — Tuckersmith, February 24, 1928 Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Dalrymple: We, your neighbors and friends are gathered here toinght to honor you on the occasion of the 25th an­ niversary of your wedding day. You have lived among us for many years and endeared yourselves to us by your kindness and thoughtful­ ness, have always been ready to give a helping hand in the time of need. It is fitting that we' should show our appreciation in a tangiable way by asking you to accept this cabinet of silver as a< slight token of re­ membrance, not for its intrinsic val­ ue but as a token of our respect and esteem. We trust that God’s blessing will rest on you in the years to come and that you may be spared to celebrate your Golden and Diamond wedding also. Signed on behalf of your neighbors and friends HENSALL COUNCIL MEETING man.______ _____. , HWI *Klay Kennings, Beryl Drummond, I. Daters. Jr. IV—Alice Higgins, Mar­ ion McKay, Florence McDonald, I-I. Hudson, Gladys 'Passmore, Mavis Spencer, Irene Hoggart’h, William Drummond, V. Saundercock. Sr. Ill —Harold Slrerritt, Harold Foster, John McKay, Eleanor Bell, Aldon Appleton, Lome Elder, Bella, Smale, Will Nicol, Norman McKay, Helen Glonn, Emma Wurm, Roy Brock, Harold Appleton, Viola Hilderbrant Isobel Saundercock. 3r. HI—Mabel Fee 83, Kornelis Fa­ ber 69, Mary I-Iemnhill 69, Harvey , Hudson 67, John Farquhar 62, L. Lindenfield 62, Robert Passmore 61 Stewart Bell 56, Edith Wolff 54. Jr. Ill—N. Sinclair 88,'M. Follick 73 Dorothy Drummond 68, Minnie Sangster 67, Kathryn Drysdale 60, Irene Smale 60, Lillian Beeswax 56 Harold Higgins 54, Olive Brock 46, I Margaret Kennings 4’2, Ross Mclll­ roy 41, Gladys Saundercock 40, T. Smale 22. Sr. II—Dorothy McQueen 7 2, Mary Little 70, Kenneth Manns 69, Myrna Hudson 65, E. Wurm 57, Billy Glen 59, Harold Bonthron 5 4, Nellie Fee 43, Wm. Henry 38, Nona Daters 35. M. A. Ellis, teacher Jr. It — Leonard Hogarth Jean Foster 581; Ronald Peck Robert Drysdale 554; Loretta 551, Grace Wurm“"540, Mary 506, Alvin Lindenfield 498, Kipfer 444; Ruth Bell 399, —Herbert Drummond 228 Fairbairn 215; David 207, Erma Kipfer 207, Shepherd 196 195, Lloyd Br'bCk,j74, Sr. Primer —Kenneth Passmore 185, B. Berry 184, Edith Wurm 179, Max Hudson 178, Mary McKay 178, Keith Buch­ anan 174, Jack Simmons 171, Her­ man Wolfe 168, Alvin Beeswax 166, Mona Glenn 156. Jr. Primer—-Ray Foster 135, Douglass Sangster 132, J, Buchanan, teacher T HO THURSDAY, MAItfll ms The Dashwood Dr, H. H. Cowen, L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON At office in HartJeib Block, Dash­ wood, first three das of week and at office over the Post Office, Zurich*, last three days pf week. # Miss Hazel Snell, of Detroit, visiting her parents, Miss Florence Guenther left Windsor where she* has secured a position. Mrs. Hy. Becker is visiting relat­ ives in ' Miss Nelda left on Monday for London. ' - -- - - iness college. The'sewing club held a box social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Gai- ser last Wednesday evening. The annual band concert will he given in Wein’s hall on Thursday, March 15th. Don’t forget the date. Mrs. Geo. Mitchell, of Strathroy, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. William Miear, of Dashwood has Kitchener. in is for where she will attend bus- of returned to her home. J. MT. CARMEL J. Hayes returnedMr, last week after spending weeks visiting friends in Detroit, Mr. Gus. Morrissey disposed of his 175 aere farm on 14 concession, of Stephen, to Harry Clark of the 13 concession. Mr. Clark will take possession at once. Mr. Clark sold his 50 acre farm on the 13th conces­ sion to his brother George. Miss Gertie Dederich, of London, is spending, a few days at her home here,. ’ . Mr!,>Qus. Morrissey was in London, 'last- week on busines.s. MT-, Ed. Hall is on the sick list. Mr. John Rowland received the sad news on Monday, February 27th of the death of his neice, Mrs. L. O'Reilly, of Hibbert Township. Be­ fore her marriage she was Miss S. O’Hara, of 14th con, of McGillivray and, is survived by her husband and two small children; two sisters, Mrs J. Larkin, of Parkhill;. Mrs. John McCarthy, of 14th con., McGillivray and one brother, Pat O’Hara, of De­ troit. I home several GRAND BEND and Mrs. Berjt.Hplt.Were_......... call- Port Huron Owing to the ill- Mr. ed to ness of Mrs. Holt’s sister/ Mrs. W. •Sumbard. Quilting is still 'the order of the day here, Mrs, Merner haying a successful bee. this-week/ Mrs. Sam Webb who has been ill, is now much improved. The Owl Club spent a very pleas­ ant evening at the -home of Mr. Dave Sturgeon last week. In spite of the storm on Sunday evening, a, large crowd was out to hear the question in a sermon by Rev. J. M. Colling, “Can we be Sure of our Salvation.” All went home repaid for their effort. The fishermen are having very poor luck with ’the ice fishing as the ice keeps moving in and out. Mr. Peter Isenbacli has broken up camp for cutting logs and wood, and has just the skidders left. He has about 100 ft. of logs out in the skidways. The box social went off splendid­ ly on Tuesday evening. Everyone is looking forward to next Sunday to hear the beginning of the series of Lenten sermons. At the evening service Rev. J. M. Col­ ling will speak on “The Coming of Christ.” Special by the choir will be given. Miss Leia Mollard visited home of Mrs. Gam’orlll, of last Second music week. at the Exeler, CENTRALIA congratulate Miss Florence GREENWAY Large congregations have enjoyed Rev. J, M, Colling’s series of ser* mons on religion,, and are anticipat­ ing the series of Lenten sermons which will begin next Sunday after­ noon. Mrs. Will Hicks has sick list for'a week, Mrs. J. H. McGregor Arrand, of Saskatoon, Stewart McGregor of Windsor, and othei' friends in Michigan last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hotson, djlis and Marion spent a few days in London. been on the and Mrs, J. visited Mr, Fruit-active* ” gives perfect health HURONDALE The Institute met at the home of Mrs. C. Pym oh Wednesday, Febru­ ary 29th with the large attendance of 38, After the opening Ode was sung and roll called, the minutes were read and adopted. A com­ munication from the Department re­ garding the Demonstration Lecture Course stated. that an instructor would be available in June. A com­ mittee was named to make further arrangements. A report from those holding tpas during February show­ ed that over $11.00 had been raised by this means. Mr. Goulding was present and ga.ve the ladies a very profitable half hour of singing. The excellent program consisted of a solo by Mrs. A, Morgan; a duet by Mrs, O, Cann and Mrs. J. Cann and the topic, ‘’Empire Builders’*’ dealt with in a very interesting manner by Miss Helen Miller. A social half hour was spent before dispersing, while the hostesses in charge served lunch. The next meeting will be held at the home of the Misses Oke. The hostesses for this meeting along with Miss Oke are Mrs. Rundle, Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Broadfoot and Strang. MR. B. LEMAY. Montreal, Que.—“I was always consti­ pated, bilious and weary until one day I met a traveller who recommended ‘Fruit-a-tives*. I procured some, You would not know me for the same person. I am in perfect health, always energetic. I am happy to congratulate yotf on your medicine. I recommend it on every occasion.” j —Mr. Emery Lemay. “Fruit-a-tives” overcome constipation in nature’s surest way. The intensified juices of ripe, fresh fruit, combined with health-building tonics, gently and surely restore natural intestinal action. Be well with “Fruit-a-tives”. Try a box—25c and 50c at all druggists. Mrs, Lumley Mr. Elery and Miss Alice motored up from Ingersoll and spent a few days on the Boundary last week. Mr. Francis Ryckman returned home last week from his neices Mrs. Joe Ferguson, where he has been sick for some'time. Mr. and Mrs. John Selves attend­ ed a, friend’s wedding in Woodham on Wednesday of this week. . Mr. J. M. Glenn received the news of the death' of his uncle, Mr. James Stewart, of Alymira. Thames Road club dance was Mr, and Mrs. J. was home for A very enjoyable held at the home of W. Stewart. Miss Inez Creery the week-end. We are glad to report that Mr. MacDonald is- improving. Mr. Harvey Pollen has taken a position with Mr. Ulric Snell. Mr. Jack Gollings was home the week-end. Quite" a. large number from __ community took in the 'oyster sup- per at Mt. Pleasant and all report a good time. The directors of the Usborn.e & Hibbert Fire Insurance Co. met on Monday at the hall. SHIPKA for this For Children's Coughs, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis, Chest Affections Soothing and healing in its ac­ tion, ANGIER’S EMULSION is an effective remedy for children’s ailment s—par­ ticularly colds, coughs, bron­ chitis and whooping cough. It is also a safeguard against the chest complications associated with measles, scarlet fever and grippe. Angier’s loosens the phlegm, relieves the soreness of throat and chest, and its cleansing action removes body impurities, thus hastening the patient’s recovery. ANGIER’S is an emulsion of puri­ fied petroleum oil with hypophos­ phites (lime and soda). It is pleas­ ant to take, builds up strength and vitality, and can be given to the children with absolute confidence. For over thirty-five year# ANGIER’S EMULSION has been endorsed and prescribed by the Medical Profession of Gt. Britain and Canada and used inChildren’s Hospitals. A British Doctor writes: consider your preparation superior to any other emul­ sion or preparation having the same or similar claims.” (.Sgd.i—M.D. ANGIER'S EMULSION 6$c and $1.20—al all druggist's s Quite a number from here are confined to their homes with colds. Mr. Thos. Baynham has been un­ der the doctor’s care. We are glaa to report he is able to be up again. Mr. Harry Clark has purchased the farm of the late Gordon Hutch­ ison taking possession this week. Mr. I. Treteau has returned home with his valuable black horse Which he has purchased from Mr. Peddin, of Strathroy. Mrs. W. Mason and Mrs. Hutchi­ son, of Dashwood, spent last Tues­ day at Mr. tained oyster Mrs. nesday Jones, who has been quite Mr. and Mrs. Milt. Ratz Saturday in London. Elmer Pickering had a ELIMVILLE., Word has been received by friends of Mr. ~ ‘ “ turned passed Miss to Mr. week or so at the home of her par­ ents near Dashwood. Mrs. John Sleamon, of Centralia, renewed acquaintances in the village recently. Mrs. George Kellett, who has been quite ill is improving. Mr. Chas. Upsliall and sister Miss Upshall, of Exeter, have rented part of Mr. Clarise Snell’s farm and in­ tend to move in shortly. We wel­ come them to our community. Little Miss Shirley Coultis, dau­ ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Coul­ tis has been quite ill with broiichial trouble, but is improving a little at •time Robt. Rae, who recently re- to Scotland, that his father away early in February. Gladys Weber has returned R. Johns after spending a We Mitchell on the success of her music "examination. Florence gained 85 marks, which entitles her to first class honors in the intermediate grade, at the examinations held ot Exeter, Tuesday, Feb. 12th, by the London College of Music, England. Mr. Herbert Wildgust, of St. Cath­ erines, was the examiner. The March meeting of the Cent tralia Woman’s Association was held in the basement, of the church on Thursday afternoon March the president, Mrs. W. J. in the chair. The meeting attended and considerable was transacted. A motion sed which provided for a change in the manner of serving lunch at the meetings. Starting at the beginning of the roll, each groop of four ladies will serve consecutively as tlioir names appeal' on the roll. At the April meeting, which occurs on the day before Good Friday, an Easter program wiil be carried out. Ar­ rangements are being made for a supper and program on the 20tli of March, at which the burning of the mortgage will be a feature, the final payment having been made on our church. the home of Mr. T. Keyes, and Mrs. Geo. Scott enter- a unmber of friends to an supper last Wednesday. Albert Smith spent last Wed- with her mother The regular monthly meeting of the village council was held Monday evening of -this week, with all the members present, the reeve again taking his declaration of office. The minutes.„ ,,of the .last meeting! were read and adopted. A delegation’ composed of Mr. J. W. Ortwein and; Mr. ’W. Jones Of -the Uuited church, were present • *and addressed the; council ’as to • the- taking over of the! church shed and making it a com­ munity shed. The delegation offer­ ed to lease the shed to the town for a iterni of fiye or ten years, for the sum of one dollar a year. The mat­ ter was discussed by the council and on motion of Sangster and Petty it was decided to take the shed over keep it in repair and the town light it, and keep it under police super­ vision, the shed to be free to all. Councillors Sangster and Petty were appointed a > committee,make the necessary repairs to the^shed. Coun­ cillor Petty reported that he had visited the fire hall and was well pleased .with affairs there, every­ thing being kept in perfect condition The reeve reported that all the back 'taxes were paid up. A discussion then took place as to getting in a supply of gravel for the roads im­ mediately, as there are times in the spring when the roads need fixing and no gravel can be got. As there is not much snow on the road from the hotel to the mills, it was decided to gravel that road immediately. The street commission, Messrs Cam­ eron and Priest, will -have charge of the matter, and 100 load of gravel will be bought if “it can be secured .at a reasonable price. By-law No. 5 was then given its first, second and third readings, giving the reeve and treasurer power to borrow three thousand dollars, as needed, to pay current expenses during the sum­ mer. A number of accounts were presented and ordered paid, applications were then opened by the reeve, to fill the different pos­ itions. Applications were received from., Alex Murdock and W. Sang­ ster foir Clerk; for Collector, A. W. E. Hemphill; for Assessor, James Patterson and Colin Hudson; for Constable, Lee Hedden; for care­ taker of town hall, Mrs. Geo. Hud­ son; for Auditors, Mr. Skinner, W. H. Pfile, Joe Hudson and Ray Mc­ Arthur. Voting then took place on the appointing of bliO officials. It was moved by Cameron and Sang- steivtliat Alex. Murdock be Clerk. The reeve asked for an amendment to the motion, but as there was none offered, Mr. Murdock again received the appointment. C. Gook was ap­ pointed treasurer; A. W. E. Hemp­ hill, collector; Colin Hudson asses­ sor and pound keeper; Mrs. George Hudson, caretaker of town hall and Wm. Sangster, manager town hall; Joseph Hudson and ,RUy McArthur, auditors; Fred Bengough, sanitary inspector. The only vote that, was ■taken was for the constable, It was moved by Cameron and seconded by Sangster that Geo. Hudson be the constable. An amendment to this motion was made by Priest and sec­ onded by Petty, that Alpine McEwen be constable. The reeve gave, his vote in favor of McEwen, who is a returned soldier. The Board of Health for tlie year wiil be Reeve Higgiri'S, Clerk Murdock, Constable. McEwen, and the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. A. Moir. Some dis­ cussion took place as to the Tates charged for the town kaill, and a. committee was formed to go into the matter and report at the next meeting. The reeve asked the aud­ itors to go immediately at the town books, and for them to try to be ready to meet the. council on Sat­ urday evening, March 17th and to make their report, oh the financial condition of the town. The reeve thought it best to make this an even­ ing by itself and go thoroughly into tlie town finances, and wished that each member of the. council should thoroughly uiidersland tlie financial position of the town, Tlie council then adjourned to meet again <m Saturday evening, Slafch 17th, 612; 574; Bell Wolf Ivan Sr. I ; Agnes Sangster Margaret Edna Saundercock Mrs. W. ill. spent last 1st, with Bowden. was well business was pas- Re.-wof this lear with ’ RIM01L the Permanent Roofing for Barns, Houses, Sheds LOW in initial cost... comes in big sheets—easy afid quick to lay... permanent... leak-proof... handsome in appearance. Pre­ vents fires ... increases value of property. Made of famous “Council Standard” galvanized sheets. Give size of roof for free estimate. Write to: Eastern Steel Produ Jimi ted PRESTON. ONT. Successor to Metal Shingle and SidthgCo.Ltd, bee draw­ ing gravel for the erecting straw barn. of a HARPLEY Miss Hazel Morenz spent Sunday with her parents near Shipka. Mrs. J. W. Mollard, of Bell Mor­ den, Man., returned home last week after spending sometime with her brothers Messrs. Clifford and Thorn­ ton Sherritt. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Love and son spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Pfaff, near Dashwood. Misses Martha Gower and Beartice Baynham, of Shipka, -visited with Mrs. Robert Love on Tuesday. Mrs. Elmore Lawson and son Jack called on friends at Harpley, last Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Colling and Pauline spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Love, KIRKTON Miss Violet Stone was the of Miss Violet Gam brill, of Exeter, a few days last week. DEATH OF MRS. J. ATKINSON Mrs. John Atkinson, died at her residence on 26th, after; a long illness, whoso maiden name was Godsave, was born in Stephen Twp a daughter of the late Thos. save. She is survived by her band and- one brother, James, lived with her. The funeral ___ place to Holy Trtnity church for service. Interment was mado in St. James’ cemetery, Clandeboye. Ser­ vice at the grave was undet the ■auspices of the L. 0. B, A., of which deceased was a prominent member. of Lucan, February Deceased, Annie C. God­ bus- Who took of writing. Crediton the meeting of the Ladies’ AidAt society held at Mrs. Fred Haist’s on Feb. 23rd, it was unanimously voted to beautify the parlor and possibly also the study of the Evangelical parsonage with hardwood floors. The parsonage family look forward with delight to this addition. The next quarterly service and board meeting will be* held March 23rd, with Rev. H. A. Kellerman in the chair. This is the last business session of the conference year per­ taining to this body of officers. All reports are to be ready for this ses­ sion. W. M. Sippell, pastor. Two weeks of protracted meetings are being conducted at the Evangel­ ical church by the pastor. There has been splendid attendance, interest and enjoyable service. Evon though a number of our families are effect­ ed with that dreaded epidemic, la- grippe, and other ailments. The song services at these various meet­ ings are in charge of various classes of S, S. workers:-Monday evening, the C. I. C. and Star Class. evening, the Dorcas and Friendly Bible Class; Wednesday every ex-member of any. choir, Thursday evening, the orchestra and original male quartette; Friday evening, the Leagues, Considerable interest is aroused this week by the arrangements. The Sunday song ser­ vices are always under the charge of the choir and anyone whom they may ask for assistance, Tuesday evening, on