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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1929-02-14, Page 5THE EXCTER TIMEWkDVQCATE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1P29 ,y OI I RS YOU j that has made it poss hold posjtRms deman- TIHiRiE IS Courses: Secretarial, Civil Service, < Courses arnuxge- You cannpt attenoui , , „,v, ,n.,TIR?>,arT I I.wr-A, Ji af Wmww LlINTON, ONTARIO JFRACTWAU BUSINESS TRAINING wle for our scarce^ of students to obtain and png a high standard of efficiency, L POSITION WAITING FOB YOU Commercial, Stenographic, General Office, oinuiercial Teachers. Courses anti Special letter school. Why not attend this? STUDENTS MAY ENTER AT ANY TIME Write to- M. A. STONE, Com. Specialist, ay for information. . Phon© 198 B. F. WARD, B.A. Vice-Principal Principal .... Appleton. Giris’- race, Hassel Hudson* Beryl Pfaff, E. Munroe, Couple race, Clause Rlowes, iMfar-' garet Chapman; Wm, Joynt, Rlpis ence McDonald, Best clown, Ray Paterson. Best costume,, Minnie . Sangster/. Dorothy Drummond. A lunch was served the pupils at the rink, Mr. Claude* Blowes, Miss Ellis and; Miss, Buchanan were in charge. I. DOUGALLDR. r; Honor g#duate of Faculty of -Medicine, a University Member o und urge __ ______ two d^ors f ast of Post Office. 3NSALL ONT. Residence 114 Master of Science, Western^ Ontario. College of • Physicians s of Ontario. Office condition. Her son, Jphn Carmi- Cheal, of Detroit, arrived home on Saturday night to be at th© bedside of his mother. <At time of writing she is slightly improved. Phone 5 HENSALL Mrs. Bertha. Bell is in Toronto at­ tending the piillinery openings. Miss Emily Morrison is in Toron­ to Visiting friends for a few days. The flax mill is running again and giving employment to a few men. • Mrs. Alf.* Smith is visiting hor sister, Mrs. Lloyd O’Brien at Zurich. k'’* Mr. Roy Webber and Arthur Dick ‘were in London Thursday on busi­ ness. Mr. Robt. Higgins has been suf­ fering with a severe cold the last few days. Mr. Maurice Farquhar returned last week from visiting relatives in Hamilton. / Mr. Clare Zuefle has taken a posi­ tion- as junior in the local branch •of the Bank at Montreal. Mt. Wm. Simpson arid Miss JMae .Simpson,*of Detroit, spent the week­ end visiting their mother here. Mr. Osijar Koehler, of Zurich, has purchased'' the fine farm of Edward Daters located west of the village. Mrs. Thos. Wren, Sr., and son, Mr. Bert Wren, who have been visiting friends in Detroit for some time have retiirned home. ‘ The many friends o^’Miss Gladys Garton will be. pleased^ to learn that she is progressing’ favorably after her recent' operatio.ri. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Drysdale and family, and Mr.Land .Mrs. Jas. Pat­ terson spent Sunday visiting friends at Waterloo and Kitchener Our butchers and restaurants are getting in a good supply of ice. The ice this year is a splendid sample;, clear and about 15 inches thick. Mr. Thos. Welsh is having a lot of logs delivered at his saw mill here the farmers taking advantage of the good sleighing to get their logs in. Mr. Walter Bezzo, while working in the' barns of Mr. Archie Row­ cliff^ got Ijis hand cqught in a litter carrier and .got. the fingers of one .hand badly but. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Drummond and granddaughter, Miss Margaret Drummond, dre leaving .shortly for Toronto where,,they will make their future home. . The young people of Carmel Pres­ byterian church held-a skating party on the rink on Monday evening. Af­ ter a couple of hours skating the young folks went oVer to the church where a program was run off, fol­ lowed by a lunch. The evening was greatly enjoyed by all. Reeve Higgins has received from John Rogers & Son, C. E., of Mit- cheH, the award, with plans and specifications of th© drain to be dug at th© south west part of the village and coming up as far as the planing mill on.South Richmond street. The council will meet on Friday evening to consider th© plans. Mrs. G. W. Reid, of Port Rowan. Is spending, a week or so with her parents, Mi\- and Mrs. E. Sheffer, arriving on Thursday .evening, com­ ing to be present at her mother’s birthday, which ' she celebrated, a ' large number of relatives and friends of Mrs. Sheffer rialling^in and wish­ ing her many hajipy returns. The services in the United church on Sunday last, were Well attended.' In the evening the pastor took for bis subject, “The meanest man you »ever knew.” Mrs. (Dr.) Reid, of Port Rowen rendered a'pleasing so­ lo. Next Sunday, February 17th will be Women’s Day in the Church, with a Women’s choir at both services. The pdstof will take as his subject at the- evening service, “Why God Made Woman.’’ Next Sunday’s ser-, vices promise to be very interesting and helpful. The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Guild of St.. Paul’s Anglican Church was held oh Tuesday even­ ing with a good attendance. Follow­ ing the opening hymn. Rev, Mr, W. Jones led in prayer. Tile Guild are making preparations fox* a bazaar to be held next fall. They held a miscellaneous showei’ at this meow­ ing which was very sxiocessful. Mrs.'- Pepplex* and Miss E. Johnston gave two fine readings which wore very much enjoyed. The meeting was closed with prayer -by Rev. Jones, after which lunch Whs served. Hand Badly Crushed Mr. Wm, Topham, while working in the flax. mill the other day, no­ ticed an elevator not working. He put in his hand, to start it, when it started suddenly, crushing his hand badly. Dr. .-Dougall took him to Seaforth Hospital and .had an X-ray examination of his hand and arm, but found no bones- broken. Mr... Topham will be laid up for some time. The accident was very unfor­ tunate for him. as he had just se­ cured employment. Buy Business in Exeter We ' understand that Mr. Albert Traquair and Mr. Ed. Lind'enfield have purchased the Heaman Hard­ ware store in Exeter and. will take possession shortly. They are both competent men in their’ line. Mr. Traquair has been in the employ of Bonthron & Drysdale for a number of years in the store and Mr. Lin- den'field being at the head of the tin­ smithing and- plumbing department for -the same firm. They are both well-known in this district and will no doubt, do a big business in Exe­ ter. , Presentation and Address The lA. Y. P. A. of St, Paul’s church held a very interesting meet­ ing at the church on Monday even­ ing, having the following program; Vocal dijett, Grace Stone and Rev, W. Jones; -solo by Louise Drummond reading, .Mrs. Peppier; solo, iMinnie gangster; reading, Doreen Varloy; instrumental, Margaret Drummond; solo, Claude Blowes. After the pro­ gram was over Miss Margaret Drum­ mond, who i^ leaving in a few days for Toronto was called to the front. Miss Grace Stone read a beautifully worded address and Mrs. Peppier made the ‘presentation of Ivory mirror and brush, lowing is the address: Miss Margaret N, Drummond; On behalf of the A. Y. p. A. of St. Paul’s church, Hensail, we the un­ dersigned, hear with regret of your coming departure from our midst. .When we think of your valued mem­ bership in our A. Y. P. A.; of your loyal devotion to the church; of your seYvices as pianist; of your willing­ ness^ and eagerness to help in all branches of church activity, we feel that the loss of your membership to us will benefit and be of untold val- u’e ^to some other parish. We therefore take great' pleasure in presenting you with this farewell gift in token of our sincere-apprecia­ tion and good will. May God bless you in all your future undertakings for Him and may your motto always be, “For Christ and the Church.” Signed, Hon. Pres., T. W. Jones; Pres., Mr. Peppier, 1st. Vice-Pres., E. Johnson, 2nd Vice-P.res., Albert Sherray, Sec’y-Treas., .Mrs. Goodwin. French The fol- Elunville t Miss Lena Pym has been spending -h week or two In Exeter. f Th© World’s Day of Prayer will be observed by the W. S. of thi3 church on Friday, February 15th at . f2:RQ, A cordial invitation is ex­ tended to all to meet with them at the church. Mrs. Chas. Johns was in Clinton attending the meeting of the Pres^- byterial of the W. M S. of Huron, Miss Bessie Johns spent a couple of weeks in Exeter recently visiting relatives* Misses' Verna Brock and Elva Horne, of London, visited at their respective homes over the week-end. Mr, Jo© Bailey, who underwent an operation at his home last week, if? doing as well as can be expected. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Hunter, of Ex­ eter, visited at IM'r. Everett Skinner last Sunday. The executive of -the W. M. Sc met at the church last Friday evening to iplan the program's for the year and appoint leaders to take charge each month. It was also decided to hold a St.- Patrick’s Social and entertain­ ment on March 17th and to secure a Missionary if possible to conduct the service oh April 28th. In our report of the congregation­ al meeting two weeks ago wejwere in error in stating the amount rais­ ed by our Sunday School'. d It should have been $368 instead of $128 that ■being 'the amount on hand at the end1 of the year. The best wishes of the neighbor­ hood are extended to Mr. and Mrs. A. Collier (nee Miss Dorothy Bailey) recently married, who will reside in Kirton also to Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey (nee Miss Ila pelbridge) who were mtarried at the Elimville par­ sonage last Saturday. They will side on the groom’s farm on the Marys road. “THE HURON COUNTY BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION OFFER To be bold b; 25 public auction on Thursday* February 21 Comment Ing at i*psm, -1AT IN0HAM, ONT. Eighth consignmentIp thisXi the of the Association, will be found114 choice yourfa breeding bulls from ex­ cellent fami!fes,rq.nd 11 selected ^fe- ... ■* “■ - ' .0 articulars apply to males equally; freR-bred-. For further G. R. PATERSON, Sec’y-Treas., Clinton, Ontario ; HUMplHlIES—BROCK? WEDDING The wedding of'Miss Greta Mabel Brock, eldest daughter of Mr. Tlios, Brock and the late Mrs, Brock, and Mr. Erie Humphries, son of Mr. and and Mrs. ■ R. Humphries, took place recently at the Kirktom parsonage, the ceremony being performed by Rev. T. A- Bell, ‘After luncheon the young couple left for. Toronto, Ham­ ilton and Niagara Falls. On their .return they will reside in Kirkton. Qne of Miss Ruth and nine of Mrs. Gambrill’s Hat for examination last Week* Dr* Smith, of Lon4on, was the examiner in charge for th© London College of The following nffcrka were aWar<l- e<|: Primary Grade, piano, Florence Puqsford, pf pay marks prepared by* Miss Wildfong, also of Hay, Violin, Miss MyrJaq4 Wynne, of Woodhn^ intermediate 78,RjisseR Mills, Wbo^am, Senior 70, Singing, Miss Pearl W004, Exeter, advanced senior 76. Piano, primary, Laurene Beavers, Exeter, aged 8 years 70 marks. Intermediate, Miss Violet Squires, Woodham, 77, Senior, Pearl Baker, Granton, 81. Advanced senior, Violet Gambrill, Exeter, 73, * A. L. C. M. Diploma, teachers' grade, Laverne Morley, of Whalen, 85 and Dorothy Grasslpk, Exeter, 95, DASHWQOD Dr. H. . Cowen/L.D.S. D.D.S. $entalXurgeon At office in JjlSxtleib Block, Dash-- fee days of week and r the Post - Officfy in. Suffers Stroke John hear The many friends of Mrs. Carmichoal will be .sorry to that she suffered a stroke on Friday flight and that she is in a serious re­ st. Meeting of Farmers A public meeting for farmers and farm women will be held at the town hall, Hensail, Friday, February the 15th at 1:30 p.m? Chas. McCurdy, the U. F. O. live-stock department, Toronto, will give. an address on “Shipping and Marketing of Live Stock.” G. W. Foster, of London, will also give an address to. the “Raising and Grading of Hogs.’’ A woman speaker from, Toronto, will present an address t©/ the farm wo* men. Local speakers will, be present and will give Short*addresses. R. J. McMillan will act as chairman forMcMillan will act as chairman the occasion. The W. M. S. Meeting' The W. M. S. of the United church held their monthly meeting zon Thursday with a large number of members present. The president, Mrs. McDonell, presided. It was de­ cided to hold the annual day of prayer on Friday afternoon, Febiju-' ary 15 in the United Ch'urch. • Ar­ rangements have been.made for this day of prayer. •, Mrs. Drysdale will receive the members of the W.M.S.* from the local churches, Mrs. Smale and 'Mrs. McDonald were appointed the visiting committee- for this month. A very interesting reading, “Partners with God,” - was given by< Mrs. McQueen and lhuch enjoyed. This was followed with ’prayer 'by Mrs. Merner and the study by Miss A. Cou’sitt. The meeting closed with the Lord’s prayer. I. O. O. F. Install Officers On Tuesday evening of last week installation of officers for the com­ ing year took place in Hensall Lodge No. 233 I. O. O. F., and as the pres­ ent District Deputy Grand Master was unable to be present his place was taken by Past District Deputy Grand Master G. C. Petty, who, as­ sisted by officers of the lodge, did the part very ably. The present of­ ficers are as follows: Past Noble Grand, Robert Green; N. Grand, A. Parsons; V. Grand, E. Jar- . rott; Warden, J. McAllister; Con­ ductor, S. Loye; R.S.S., Edgar Mc­ Queen; L.S.S;, George Brock; R.S, Noble Grand, L. Hudson; L.S.N.G., J. Jarrott; R.S.V.G., W. Carlisle; L. S.V.G., A. Clark; Chaplain, D. W. Foss; Inside Guardian, W. Parsons; Outside Guardian, W. Goodwin; R.S. William Dougall; F.S., W. McKay; Treasurer, G. C. Petty. At the close of the installation light refreshments were served and a pleasant hour spent in social inter- urse.cc Public School Skating* Party The pupils .of the public school held a skating party on the local ■rink on Friday evening and a big time was spent by;all. ..Besides the skating, a number of interesting races were run off and prizes were given - the winners.:' The : following are life prize winners; Obstacle race Win, Drummond, Albert‘Wolff. Soys’ race 16 years, 'Wm, Joynt, Richard Welsh. Boys’ race 14 years, Aldon Apple­ ton, Wm. Drummond. Boys’ race 12 years, Robt. more, Ray Paterson. Girls’ race 12 and under, Hemphill, Olive Boys’ couple, and' Bill Joynt; Pass* Mary BVOCkr race; Harold Ed. Little and AldOn Foster Chiselhurst iMr. Howard ’Wright'is confined to his^bed through siafcness caused by the^’flu. W© hope for his speedy re­ covery. Mr. Alex 'McLaren, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia is slowly recovering. Mr. McLaren has been confined to his bed for weeks. A specialist -from London ■ was up about a week ago and- hold a con­ sultation. Dr. Dougall of Hensall is attending him. We hope , he will Soob be able- to bomut>.again......... A Mr. Richard^ Tayjor and' ’Richard Taylor Jr. accompanied by Mr. Ira Chambers and Mr. Davis motored to Guelph last Friday wlxer© they pur­ chased a pure bred Shorthorn. Cliisclhurst Church Holds Annual Meeting Th© annual business meeting of Chiselhurst United church was held on Tuesday evening. After tlie de* votional exercises . by the minister, Rev. A. Sinclair, the reports of the organization were received,, showing fine progress during the year. The amounts raised by the different or­ ganizations were as follows: Ladies’ Aid $120.00; Sunday School $99.00; W. M. ,S. $67.00; M. & M. Fund $275.00; for all purposes $1,282.00. The board of stewards elected for the year 1929. votes of appreciation wer© the church officials and fort their services. At the the business meeting, 'the ladies serv­ ed lunch and the meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. was re- ilearty tendered minister close of CROMARTY The February meeting of the W. M. S. met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Houghton in the village, on the 7th, there was- a large attendance. The president Mfrs. Oliver presiding. The meeting opened by singing psalm 13 6 and prayer by the president-. Mrs. Oliver read a report of the annual business meeting of the PrOsbyterial held at Stratford. . Mrs. Elder read a finely selected portion of the “Study Book” and '.Mrs. McKellar leading in prayer. The roll call text for the, day being “Thoughtfulness,” was very suitably respbnded to by all the members.. Mrs. S. A# Miller having the choice of subjects for the day gave a very helpful' paper on “Oui* Forward Look into -Service.” A few minutes were taken up for the business part of the meeting af­ ter which Mrs. Jas. Hill led in pray­ er, followed by the Lord’s prayer in unisori, .. Centralia Miss Wanda Willis has been con­ fined to her home with the flu. Bernice Brown, little daughter of Mr. and (Mrs, Otto Brown, who was quite ill last week Is now recovered. Mr. Garfield Neil, who has been in Detroit for some time, has return­ ed to his home here. Miss Mary O’Brien spent the week-end in London. . Mr. Murray Neil and Mr. Richard Parker, who have been attending training camp in London, have re­ turned to their homes. Mrs, B. E. Hicks has been on the sick list but is now recovering. Mrs. W. J. Webber, .who has been in Victoria hospital for a time, is ex­ pected to return to her home this Wednesday. A a A number of the crack shots of %Tie village and vicinity engaged in a rabbit drive on Monday last, and- bagged several jacks. Mr. Frank Reeder and ’ Mr. Joe Wilson were in London Tuesday business. (From another Source) A novel event will take place the Sunday School room of church here next Friday evening in the shape of a spelling match in which foul' local schools are to take part. Centralia circuit has the great pleasure 'of finding itself among the churches that raised their full allot­ ment this year for the Missionary and Maintenance Fund. The amount raised is the highest in the history of the circuit and shows, that they are getting a wider vision of the Kingdom of God and their Christian duty to it. The Interdenominational Women’s Day of Prayer will be. observed in this church on Friday afternoon, February the 15 th. Following the prayei- seiwice the regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. will be held. Rev. Mr. Irwin is at present preaching a course of Sunday morn­ ing sermon’s on the Creed. Next Sunday morning he V'ill preach on the important and much debated subject of “The Virgin Birth.” SHIPKA on i in the unisori, MT. CARMEL The social held in the hall Monday evening was well attended. Mrs. T. J. Hall is visiting friends ' in London. Mr. Jermiah Campbell is Improv- i ing after his serious illness. Misses Alice Dederieli and Marie : Regan, nurses-in-tralning at -St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital, London, sfifent the ■ week-end at their hdriie here. Mr, Joseph Glavin received word.1 last week of the death of his brother John Glavin, of Philadelphia Glavin left that city. Mr. and Edmonton, Alta., called on friends here last week. the following day Mrs. Janies Hannon. on Mr, for of Mr. Thos. Keyes, who has been ill for some time, is slowly improving. Mr. Wilford Adams left last week for Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pickering have the sympathy of the commun­ ity for the lass of their infant child. Miss Clara -Louis, of Crediton, spent the week-end with Miss Vir­ ginia Moore. Mr. E. Gaiser returned home from St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, after a successful operation, The annual congregational meet­ ing of the Shipka United Church was held Thursday evening. February the 7th with a large attendance. Reports were presented from all the differ­ ent organizations showed 1928 to be a splendid year. The Sunday Scliool Trustee Board and Ladies’ Aid all closed their books with a balance on hand." Officers elected for the year 1929 are as follows; William Sweit­ zer, secretary; elders, George Scott, Thomas Keys; stewards, Roy Ratz, Edward Lamport; M. & M. commit­ tee, M, Baker, E. Keys, A. Keys, L. Finkbeiner. A splendid report was given by the Pastor, Rev. Hiscocks of his successful labors here during ’the past. Following this the congre­ gation extended a hearty, invitation to Mr, and Mrs. Hiscocks to remain with us another year. An interest­ ing program then followed, after which the Ladies of the congrega- tioit served lunch. Frank Anderson this week in Gode- hockey games here first one on Wed- KIRKTON Mr. Arnold Wiseman is visiting in Toronto this week, Messrs. Amos Doupe and John Duncan attended the Ontario Fairs’ Association in Toronto this week. Mrs. Norman Wiseman, of Thames Road, visited friends here 'this week. Miss Annie Muir, of St. Marys, is visiting her sister Mrs. Milton Greg­ ory. Mr. and Mfs. spent a few days rich. There was two this week. The nesday night between Kirkton and Fullarton resulted in a score of 2-2 and the second on Saturday after­ noon between Kirkton and Carling­ ford scored 5-2 in favor of Kirk* ton. Our league went to Woodham on Monday evening and took charge of the program after which they were entertained by the Woodham Lea­ gue. . Mr. Alf. Collier, oui’ enterprising butcher, was married to Miss Dor­ othy Bailey, of Winchelsea, on Sat­ urday, by Rev. Mr. Bulteel, They will reside in Kirkton. To them we extend • our congratulations. " On Friday night our U. F. O. Club held an oyster supper w#ren upwards of two hundred .and fifty gathered and after doing justice to the oysters were enertained -by th© following ar­ tists: Calidonia orchestra, the Paul boys; piano duett, Velma and Eileen Stephens, Mrs. Biilteel, song; or­ chestra music; Leon Paul, song; Rev Mr. Bulteel, speech; Mr. C. Meek, of Stratford, Agricultural Rep. for South Perth, spoke; Charlie Paul, song; orchestra music; Councillor Hugfi Berry acted .as chairman. Everybody reports a goqd time. GRAND BEND Mrs. John Holt, who has been the sick list, is some what improved Mr. and Mi'S. Bud Broderick have returned to St. Catherines. Mrs. Broderick was liome waiting on her other, Mrs. Wm. Elsie, who is much improved. ' Quite a number attended the fu­ neral of Mr. John Pollock, of Cor­ bett, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Statton and Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Oliver attended, the funeral of Mr. Batty, of Sarnia, on Friday. ’ Miss Doris Rockey, who has been visiting at Mr. Dave Sturgeon’s re­ turned to her .home in Stratford on Monday. Don’t forget to be out early to the oyster supper in the basement of the United church on Feb. 27th. Miss Beulah Holt is spending a couple of weeks holidays in Sarnia and Pt. Huron. As the ice has formed on the lake some of the fishermen have set their nets. Miss Cora Baker and Miss Mabie Turnbull, of Sarnia, visited at their homes on Sunday . Mrs. W. P. Lovie, who lias befen quite ill, is much improved. Mr. Gordon Turnbull spent Satur­ day with his father, Mr. Thomas Turnbull, Who Is on the sick list, but a little on the mend. Don’t forget to come early next Sunday, morning and evening. Ser­ vices by Rev. J. M. Colling. Morning subject Evening subject Early church b on The cry of tile Midnight’’ the This Success Christian Church welcomes you. , GREENWAY of The Ladies’ Guild will hold a Pan­ cake social in the Parish Hall of Grace Church oh Friday evening. Ddn't miss it. Mr. Seibourne English, of Detroit, and Mr. Dawson Woodburn, of coo, spent the week-end at homes here. The sympathy of the whole inanity for the friends of the late Mr, w. J. Pollock was evidenced by the very large crowd who attended the funeral Mr. and and family, his parents. Glen- their com1 on Saturday. Mrs; Walter McPherson of Creditor, are visiting wood, firs at office < Zurich, last three days of week*. Mrs. Herman- Eidt of Ingersoll and Mra John Eidt, of New Ham­ burg, spent the week-end with their parents Mr. and Mrs. C. Stade. Mrs, E. Tieman is on the sick list. We hope for a speedy recovery. Mrs. J. Schroeder returned home after spending several weeks with her daughter in New Hamburg. Mrs. G. Fisher has returned home after spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. James Clark, of, Credi- tdn. Miss Nelda Fassold, of London, spent the week-end with her par­ ents. Mr. and Mrs. D. Pfaff, of Sarnia, attended the funeral of the late Mr. L. Hamacher on Monday. Miss Hazel Haugh, of Brucefield, visited at the home of Mr and Mrs’. A. Birk last week. Miss E.dna Fisher has returned home after spending a few days in Cred'iton with Mr. and Mrs. William Fisher. Death of Mr. Levi Hamacher This community was,. cast into deep gloom last Thursday evening when it was learned that •Mr/ Levi Hamacher had • phased away very suddenly at the home daughter in Detroit, death being d'tie to heart failure. The funeral’was held from his late residence here in Dashwood on Monday •afternoon?®’ -The auditor­ ium of the * church was practically filled with niourners and friends. Rev. W. Ness iri a very able address paid a fitting tribute to the charac­ ter of the deceased and spoke of the high esteem in,, which, he • was held in the community. The choir as­ sisted with the service and Mir. C. Pfile sang very sweetly that splen­ did solo “Closer, Still with Thee”. Mr. Hamacher was 49 ‘years, 4 months and 11 days and is survived by his widow, one daughter Mrs. C. Wildfong of Detroit; one son Eddie at Aiome; one step-daugbrter Mfs. Wiw Schroeder, of Detroit; six step­ sons, Arthur, Simon, Reinhold Otto and Herb Willert and five brothers. Interment took place in the Luther­ an cemetery on the Bronson Line. Among tho^e who attended tlm funeral from, a distance were: Mr. Chas. HamacK^p, of Saginaw, Mich.; Mr. Morris Hamacher, of Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. Allan Hamacher, of Platsville, Ont; Mrs. St L. Upthe- grove and Gordon Hamacher, of El­ vira; Mr. P. Harnett,'of Detroit and* Mr. and Mrs. Schaeffer,.-'.of Parkhill.and Mrs. Schaeffer^'.of Parkhill. THAMES ROAD Mr. and Mrs. T. Hunkin, of Exe­ ter, were visitors with their daugh­ ter of Mi’S. Bob. Duncan. There will be a special service next Sunday evening, at church. It is intended to .hold the Day of Pray­ er (Friday) at the home of Miss H. Monteith. Mr. John Duncan was in Toronto the past week in the interest of the Agricultural Society. Mrs. Ken. McNicol .returned home from Dr. Fletcher’s Hospital, Exetec on Saturday, recovering nicely from her recent operation. Mr. Kenneth and Walter McNicol played for an Old Time dance at Hensall on Wednesday night.. The ladies of the community extra busy these days preparing a bazaar at some, ’future date. On Sunday evening at 7:30 Thames Road Church will hold a Community Service at which an op­ portunity will be offered to all who wish to contribute to the Welsh. Miners’ Relief Fund. The need is very great, and the suffering acute. He gives twice who gives promptly. A similiar service Is to be held at Roy’s at 2:30. Progress Club The attendance, though not quitq so large as usual, owing to the storminess of the night, but it was indeed a very interesting and those present had a good time, it was pro* posed to invite Dr. Slack* Of London Western University, .to*, oh a subject very near and lntorestlrjX to everyone, about the |0ih bf Jr Tuary, It is hophd all wltil Mr date open,. / are for the