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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-01-12, Page 5t THE EXETER TJMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, JANUARY, 12, 1Q38 Mrs. Edgar Stewart, of Toronto spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. David Foss. Luker; ; treas. Miss- F Sinclair a tele- ell recommend to the ratepayers tc pay their tax arrears at once and save further expense. Carried. Mickle and petty; That the coun­ cil adjourn. Carried, .J. A. Paterson, Clerk l«Spencer, Miss M. Johnston anj Mrs G. Hess; secretary- Miss G Assist., sec’y., Lorne Elder Doreen Farquhar; pianist, Welsh; Assist., Miss Marion Mark Drysdale received ' gram last week advising him of the At the council meeting on Monday death of his brother, Ralph Drysdale evening Mr, Jas, Priest was appoint- of Dubue, Bask, The deceased was ed Weed Inspector fox* the village, well known in Drysdale, where he The many friends of Mr. James Broadfoot are pleased to hear he is improving after his recent severe illness, Mrs. Harry Jacobi is making sev­ eral improvements to her home that she recently purchased on Richmond St. Messrs, Geo. Douglas and Howard attended the funeral late Mr. William McClinchey, Mr. Renew your subscription and save 50c. this week South Harry of the son. of and Mrs. Robert McClinchey of the Goshen Line, Stanley. Mr. Jas.- Paterson, village clerk, has given out the number of births marriages and death from the first of October 193'1 to the first of Oc­ tober 1932, the number being births 7, Marriages 6 and deaths 101. Quite a number of the ladies of the Carmel Presbyterian Church at­ tended a meeting of the Women’s Association at iClinton on Thursday At the -Carmel Presbyterian Church, Rev. W. A. Young deliver­ ed very inspiring addresses and fine anthems were rendered by the choir In the morning Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper was observed. Mrs. Maud Hedden sang over the radio at station CJGC London on Monday evening. Her numbers were "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life” and "That Wonderful Mother of Mine.” The latter song was sung for Mrs. Joseph Hudson Sr. This is the third time Mrs. Hedden has sung over the air. The first meeting of the village council was held on Monday at noon as per statutes, when Reeve Consitt, Councillors, Mickle, Jones, Spencei and Petty took their -oath of office The council then adjourned to meet on Monday evening at 8 p.m.. Their regular monthly meeting will be held on the first month of each month. The Woman’s Association met af­ ter the W. M. S. on Thursday after­ noon last. This was the annua1 meeting and election of -officers took place resulting as follows: Pres Mrs. S. Merner; vice pres., Mrs. R. L. Coles; secretary, Mrs. A. Hemp­ hill; treasurer, Mrs. G. Hess; manse committee, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. C McDonell. Services in oui’ local churches were well attended on Sunday last At the United Church Mr. Gordon Lapp, of Toronto, Field Secretary of the Boy’s Work Board, assisted by Messrs. Wm. Balkwill Jr., and Frank Strange, of Exeter, took charge of the morning service. A duet was given ^5* Mrs. A .Sinclair and Miss Marion Sinclair, entitled "Nailed to the Cross.” Rev. Arthur Sinclair occupied the pulpit in the evening. The Arnold Circle of the Carmel Presbtyerian Church held their reg­ ular meeting at the home of Mrs. W. A. Young on Tuesday. The Scripture Lesson was read by Mrs. Lloyd Hud­ son after which a presentation of a Life Membership Certificate was giv­ en to -several members. A debate then took place: “Resolved that it was easier for Young People a cen­ tury ago to be Christians than it is today.” The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer. The Welfare of Youth Club of the ■GarmeT Presbytefrian Ohuirch hefld their regular meeting on Monday evening. After the opening exer­ cises Rev. Mr. Young led in prayer, followed by the Scripture lesson by Miss Dorothy Daters. Election of officers took place resulting as fol­ lows: Hon. pres., Rev. W. A. Young; pres., Mabel Workman; 1st vice- pres., Irene Hoggarth; 2nd vice-pres James Mustard; secretary, M. Dou- gall; -treas., Roy McLaren; Member­ ship secretary Hannah Murray; pianists, Blanche Mustard, Irene Hoggarth, The W. M. S. of the United church held their regular meeting on Thurs­ day afternoon with the president in charge. The meeting was openea with silent prayer after which the j Lord’s Prayer was repeated in uni­ son. A hymn was then sung and Mrs. Henry led in prayer followed by a solo by Mrs. Alice Joynt "Only A Beam of Sunshine” and a pianc solo by Miss Eleanor Fisher. A let­ ter ,of appreciation was read from Mrs. Swan thanking the ladies for the flowers sent her during her ill­ ness. The Bible lesson was read by Mrs. A. Sinclair followed by the Study Leaflet read by Mrs. Peck : Mrs. Hemphill, Mrs. Coles and Mrs - McDonald after which a solo “Al1 • for Jesus” was rendered by Miss F , Welsh and Mrs. S. Merner closed the . meeting with prayer. The Young people’s League of the ■ United Church hold their regular ; meeting on Monday evening. After the opening exercises a responsive ; reading was read by Miss Mildred , Scruton followed by a piano solo by Lome Elder after which a solo was sung by Mrs. Anna McDonald ac- ; companied by Miss G. Lamrnie. The topic "How the Missionary Goes : About His Work” was very ably , taken by Miss Mattie Ellis. Election of officers then took place resulting as- follows vice-pres., was born and also in this village where he clerked for some four years with the late David Weismil- ler. His parents also lived in Hen- sa’l. Going out west he engaged in the mercantile business for some years-. Selling out, he engaged in conveyancing insurance but for a couple of years his health had been failing and he gradually declined until he passed away the first part of last week and was interred in Du- buc cemetery. He was- in his 57th year. Mr. Drysdale was a man of excellent character, and deservedly respected for his many excellent qualities. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow and -three of a family also three brothers, Robert of Mich­ igan; Jack, of Vancouver and Mark of Hensall and three sisters, Mrs McNeil and Mrs. Slowell, Alberta and Mrs. W. A. McLaren Hensall. the vil- Monday present, meeting CREDITON John English, Mr. and Mrs. were Mr, William Fisher and Emmery in New Hamburg Thursday where they attended the funeral of Gar­ field and Frederick English, victims of the -drowning accident. Messrs. Andrew Hess and Arthur Weber, of Zurich, were in town last Saturday auditing the books of the Hay Township Farmer’s Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Rev. Johnston had the- misfortune of tripping on the sidewalk while on his way to church Sunday even­ ing. The United Church service was dismissed and their worshippers united with the Evangelical church. We hope Rev. Johnston will soon be able to resume his duties. Mrs. Detroit The elected Stephen composed of Wm. Sweitzer reeve; H. C. Beaver, deputy reeve; Edward Lamport, Edmund Shapton and Roy Holt was held on Monday January 9th. Mrs. Robert Gower is confined to, his home through illness. We hope! for a speedy recovery. | Miss Elva Lamport, of London, is Mary Wenzel is visiting in with her daughters. first meeting of our newly -Council of the Township of Council Meeting The regular meeting of lage council was held on evening. All members were Minutes of the previous were read. Petty and Mickle: That the min­ utes be adopted as read. Carried. Mr. L. R. Coles of the Bank of Montreal appeared and explained the By-law pertaining to the borrowing of money. IMr. F. G. Bonthron, Tax Collect-| visiting her parents after being ill or, appeared and reported the ar- in Victoria Hospital for over a week rears of taxes as being $1797.0'0. I Geo. Hudson reported .re poll and, dog tax being all paid. $38.0'0 in all 1 Communications read .from the following: H. J. A. McEwan re tax- J meeting when the officers were el- es; Ontario Good-Roads Association ected for the year 1933. The offi- re Membership; Dept, of Agricul-1 cers were elected as follows: Presi- ture re Weed Inspector; Robert Hlg- dent, Melvin Lamport; Vice Pres., gins re Auditor; Mrs. Chas. Wolfe Howard Johnson, 2nd, Edna Beaver re assistance. Same filed. | 3rd, Hannah Mathers and 4th Hazel Bills and accounts were read as, Woodall; Secretary, Ila Lamport; follows: F. J. Wickwire, printing j Treasurer, Russell Finkbeiner; $27.50; R. J. Lovell & Co., supplies I Pianist, Audrey Yearly, ass., Hazel $2.92; J. Hudson, D.R.O. election i Woodall; Social Com. Helen Hill; $4.00; N. Blatchford D.R.O. election Edna Wright, Helen Finkbeiner and $4.00; J. A. Paterson, nomination, Gordon Mathers; Membership Com. and election $7.00; G. Parker, poll ■ Roy Lovie, Edward Lamport, Stew- ... ......... « -r. (artarj. -wrigiit and Russell Finkbein­ er. The Young Women’s class of the United Church held their election of. officers on January 8th for the year 19’313. The officers were elected aS follows: Teacher, Mrs. J. Wood- all; ass. Marjory Lawson and Mar­ garet Jones; President, Feme Luth­ er; Vice President, Helen Hill; Sec­ retary, Ila Lamport; ass. Sec. Helen Mathers; Treasurer, Edna Beaver; Corr. Secretary, Miss Kenny. The January meeting of the Cred­ iton Women’s Institute was held in the institute rooms with Mrs. Mabel Ewald, the president presiding. .Af­ ter the singing of the "Ode” all re­ peated the Lord’s Prayer. The roll call was well responded to by "An Ontario Product” and one new mem­ ber was reported. After the busi­ ness session Mrs. E. Brown then took charge of the program. A very interesting and instructive paper on "Canadian Home Industries” which was prepared by Mrs. W. M. Sippell was read by Lavina Smith. After singing patriotic songs we favored with two interesting read­ ings entitled "A Little Vow for the New Year” and "On the threshold of the New Year” by Mrs. T. Ma- whinney and Mrs. C. Haist. We then had a display of a handmade oil cloth bag after which a very appe­ tizing lunch was served by hostesses. The Young people’s Society of the United Church held their regular meeting on December 30th. The meeting was in form of a business ™ RED & WHITE store We Deliver | j Combination Special | It”: } 19c. Schneider’s Pure Lard 1 th. carton 2 for 19c. Good Cooking Rice 3 lbs. 16c. Golden Spray Cheese 1-2 lb. pkg. 2 for 25c. PURE CAN SUGAR .f • • « • f • B » • *...... 10 lbs. for 50c. xzz Oxydofl Palmolive Soap Good Quality Brooms Large pkg. 19c.3 cakes for 21c.5-string each 25c. EE AYLMER SOUPS, assorted............................2 tins for 19c. S Broken Sodas Choice Sweet Com Clarke’s Pork & Beans H 3 lbs. for 25c.3 tins for 25c.Medium tin 4 for 25c. EE DE LUXE JELLY POWDERS, assorted flavors ..........................6 for 25c. H Choice Fresh Dates'Rose Baking Powder Choice Dried Peaches t 4 lbs. for 25c.lb. tin each 19c.per lb. 15c. =Jumbo Salted Peanuts............ per lb. 15c.Texas Seedless Grapefruit...........5 for 25c. EE Choc. Marshmallow Biscuits .. per lb. 15c.Pure Maple Syrup........................er qt. 50c. szz Fresh Maple Buds.................. per lb. 25c.Large Sweet Jamaica Oranges per doz. 27c =Select Oysters per pt. 55c.Schneider’s Bacon...........lb. pkg. each 10c. ROLLIE S GROCERY EXETER, ONT. Phone 102 “Quality always higher than price.” i»r DASHWOOD Dr. H. H. Cowen, L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON At office In Hartleib Block, Daah- wood, first three days of week and a.t office over the Post Office, in Zurich, last three days of week. Pres., Dr. I. Smillie; jack Corbett; Convenors Missionary, Miss Ellis and Miss Mil­ dred Scruton; Musical and Drama- Dr. Smillie, Miss G. Lamrnie and S Rennie; Citizenship, C. Blowes, C Smillie and W. Parke; Social, W clerk, election $3.50; W. Shepherd poll clerk, election $3.00; Geo. Hud­ son, constable, election $3.50; J. A Paterson, express 30c.; total $56.22 Petty and Spencer that accounts as read be paid. Carried. Appointment of officers,— Mickle and Spencer: That J. A Paterson be clerk for 1933 at $90.00 per year. Carried. Petty and Jones: That C. Cook be Treasurer for 1933 at $67.50 per year. Carried. Mickle and Spencer: That F. G Bonthron be Tax Collector for 1933 at $45.0'0 per year. Carried. Mickle and Spencer: That the ap­ pointment of Assessor be left vacant for the time being' and that C. Mc­ Donald, F. Welsh and J. Sangster be interviewed as regards being a com­ mittee to valuate the several pro­ perties for assessment purposes In the village. Carried. Petty and Jones: That Geo. Hud­ son be constable and PollXfax Col­ lector for 1933 at a salary of $36.00 per year. Carried. Petty and Jones: That N. Blatch- ford be Sanitary Inspector for 19313 at $13.-5-0 per year. Carried. Mickle and Petty: That Dr. Ger­ ald Collyer be Medical Officer of Health for 1933. Carried. Petty and Mickle: That Wm. Con- sitt and N. Blatchford be ■ members of the Board of Health foi- 1933. Petty and Jones: that Rev. M. B Parker be a member of the Public Library for the years 1933, 19-34 and 1935. Carried. Mickle and Petty: That Geo. Hud­ son be caretaker of the Town Hall at a 'salary of $17.5.00 same to in­ clude Fire Hall also moving chairs. Carried. Petty and Jones: That C. S. Hud­ son be Pound Keeper for 1933 as Jper statutes. Carried. Petty and Mickle: .That R. Higgins be auditor for 1933 and give reports quarterly at $-25.00 per year. Car. Petty and Spencer; That Geo. Hudson be manager Town Hall for 1933 at $22.50 per year. Carried. Petty and Jones: That Geo. Hud­ son be manager of water tanks for 193'3 at $-22.50. Carried. Petty and Jones: That Jas. Priest be Weed Inspector for 1933 also Bread Inspector. Carried. Petty and Jones: That James A. Fostei’ be motor mechanic for fire department at a salary of $25.00 per year. Carried. Mickle and salaries of the for 1933 be nil. Mickle and Spencer: That By-law No. 1, 1933 apointing officials be given first and second reading. Car Petty and Jones: That By-law No 1, 1933, be given its third and fin­ al reading. Carried. Mickle and Spencer; That By-law No. 2, 1933, borrowing money, be given its first and second reading Carried. Petty and Jones: That By-law No. 2, 1933, be given its third and final reading. Carried. Spencer and Jones: That the res­ olutions as read by the Clerk from Bank of Montreal be adopted at read. Carried. Petty and jon^s: That tho coun­ Spencer: That the Reeve and Council Carried. were the SOMEONE SHOWED REAL DISCRETION pas- and (London Advertiser) Exeter, Jan. 9.—When their tor slipped on the pavement was unable to preside over sei-vices in Crediton United Church, the con­ gregation assembled at the church without a minister. But someone had the forethought to take up the collection before ad­ journing for worship in the Evan­ gelical Church. The United Church minister, Rev. J. .W. Johnston, was walking - past the residence of J. Haist on his way to the church Sunday evening when he suffered ithe (fall,, (striking jhis face on the sidewalk. He was attend­ ed by Dr. C. C. Misener. ’ CREDITON EAST andMr. and Mrs. David Sturgeon son, Russell, -spent Sunday in Bay-i field. A baby boy arrived on Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Merner. Mrs, Wilson Anderson has return­ ed home after visiting the past six weeks in Exeter with Mr. and Mrs George Hays and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Lawson spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Eslic Heywood, north of town. Mrs. Blake Hoath and two chil-i dren, of Windsor, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ,H. Kuhn. Mr, Harry Kuhn is confined to his bed with an attack of lumbago, Mr. and Mrs, Stuart Kuhn, of den, spent the week-end with former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn, Mr. and Mrs. M. Mclsaac return­ ed to Detroit on Sunday after spend­ ing a week with relatives. Dr. Taylor spent a few days in De­ troit last week. Mr. M..W. Schenk is on the sick list. We hope for a speedy recovery Mr. and spending a where Mr. treatments. Misses Bertha Hartman Mclsaac, of Detroit, spent end with relatives here. Mr. Valentine Becker is on the arrival of a son on Monday January 9th. Dashwood Evangelical Sunday School Elect Officers The annual election of officers for the Evangelical Sunday School re­ sulted as follows: Pres., A. Birk; vice-pres., E. Bender; sec’y. J. M. Tieman; treas., D. Weber; pianist Gertrude I-Ioffman; assist., Verna Birk; chorister, Rev. A. W. Sauer; librarians, the Star class. The new teaching staff with the assistant teacher of each class are as follows: Excelsiors, G. Oestricher D. Weber; Soldiers Rev. A. Mrs. D. Princess Bright Jewels, Mrs. R. Mrs. G. Wildfong; Busy Bees, Miss E. Martinson, Miss Star Class, A. E. Oestricher, Ezra Bender; stein, E. Gaiser; Junior Boys, Mrs. G. Link, A. Haugh; Mrs. A. E. Oestricher, Verna Birk; Primary, Mrs. V. Schatz, Pearl Kraft Beginners, Mrs. J. M. Tieman, Laura M. Reid. The following nine pupils who were perfect in attendance throughout the year were each pre­ sented with a church hymnal by the superintendent Lloyd Guenther, M Wolfe, Ralph Weber, Keith Weber. Lois Gaiser, Jack Gaiser, Donald Gaiser, Doris Willert, Ada Willert. The Ladies’ Aid and W. M. S. of Dashwood Evangelical church held their regular meeting Jn the church basement recently with Mrs. William Snell in the chair. Approbate New Years readings were gien by Mrs E. Bender, Mrs. E. Gaiser, Mrs. R Goetz, Mrs. W. Snell and Mrs. M Neeb. A piano solo was given by Mrs. V. Schatz and Mrs. R. H. Tay­ lor sang a solo. Rev. A. W. Sauer and Mrs. R. Goetz sang a duet after which Mrs. D. Tieman conducted the business session. There were 54 sick/ visits reported and the visiting com­ mittee for next month is Mrs. H England and Mrs. D. Haugh. The program for the Day of Prayer on February 5th is to be in charge of Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. L. Schumacher are few weeks in Detroit Schumacher is taking Mrs. J. Ratz; treas., Mrs. Ernest Keyes; assist, treas., Mrs. M. Baker; corres. sec., Mrs. Milton Ratz; Miss Treas., Mrs. O. Gaiser; pianist, Mrs M. Ratz and Mrs. Roy Ratz assist.; chaplain, Mrs. Jacob Ratz assist Mrs. E. Keys; parsonage committee Mrs. Lamport and Mrs. Baker; Flow­ er committee, Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer and Mrs. Wm. Ratz. The officers of the Sunday School are as follows: Supt., Wm. Sweitzer, assist. Mr. E Lamport and Mr. E. Keys; Secretary .Verne Sharpe assist. Samuel zer; treas., Mr. ists, Mrs. M. Sweitzer, Lamport; teachers, man, Rev. Mr. Johnson, Mr. E. Lam­ port, Mrs. Milton Ratz, Miss Pearl Keysr Mr. Matt Sweitzer, Mrs. Wm Sweitzer, Cradle Roll Supt., Mrs. Geo. Scott Librarians, Earl Baker, John Lam­ port; Miss. Supt., Miss P. Keys; Temp., iSupt., Mr. E. Lamport and Mr. Matt. Sweitzer. Mrs. Jacob Kellerman is at pres­ ent visiting her daughters in Tor­ onto. Mrs, I. Tetreau visited with her daughter Mrs. P. Eisenbach at Grand Bend. Milton Ratz; Ratz, assist’s. Lorraine Baker, Mr. J. : Sweit- ; pian- Nola Ruth Keller- HARPLEY Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Carruthers and family spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Art Finkbeiner, Ship- ka. Mr. R. M. Love called on his brothers Messrs. C. K. and W. H. Love last week. Mr. Mansell and Mrs. J. J. enjoyable New and Mrs. Thos. Mrs. A. Ridley and Jack Oliphant spent New Years and Mrs. Dave Pollock of Messrs. George Carter, W. Nichol and Aaron Sherritt, of ed on friends in their last week. Mr. and Mrs. Will tertained the Eagleson family to a New Hodgins and family Carruthers Years. Day Love. spent an with Mr and Mrs with Mr Parkhill. Ba* the H. and Mary the week- I all smiles of the Cross, L. Morenz. W. Sauer; Bethany Sisters. Tieman, Rev. A. W. Sauer; Pats, A. Tieman, G. Link; H. Taylor. A.Robertson; Intermediate Boys, I. E'ck- Junior Girls, L. Link, Mrs. R. H. Taylor and L. Morenz. SHIPKA Miss Greta Dietrich is visiting at Mr. John Ryan’s. Miss Mildred Disjardine, of Grand Bend, visited over the- week-end with Miss Erma Finkbeiner. The Annual meeting and ejection of officers of the Ladies’ A?id and Sunday School were held in the church on Thursday afternoon, Jan­ uary 5th with Rev. Mr. Johnson pre­ siding. After the different reports were given the election of officers took place which resulted as follows The officers of the Ladies* Aid Pres., Mrs. Matt. Sweitzer; 1st pres,, Mrs. Lome Finkbeiner; vice-pres., Mrs, Wm. Sweitzer; cretary, Miss Pearl Keyes are: vice- 2nd Se- assist. Granton, call­ neighborhood Eagleson en- Miss Mildred Lamort; Don’t fail to get in on the uced subscription rate. MT. CARMEL red- Judge Coughlin and son of Wind­ sor, spent the week-end with his brother Frank Coughlin. Fr. Sullivan C. S. B., of Toronto spent a few days at the home of his father P. Sullivan Sr. -Mr. Jack Morrissey returned home from St. Joseph’s Hospital, London this week, where he underwent an operation for appendicitis. Miss Marjory Regan left last week for London where she intends to re­ main. Mrs. M. Doyle and Katherine re­ turned home Sunday after spending two weeks with friends at -Strathroy Mr. Lome Hodgins was rushed tc a London Hospital on Sunday where he underwent an operation for ap­ pendicitis. Miss L. Diederich after a week’s visit London. Mrs. P. Sullivan returned home with friends in is visiting her mother Mrs. Kerns, of Wallacetown THAMES ROAD w. Years dinner last Monday. WINCHELSEA ii The deepest sympathy of this community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Clarke and family in their recent sad bereavement. Mrs. Geo. Coward and Mrs. Thos, Hunkin spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Benson Tuckey in Exeter, Mr. iFred Dobbs, of Saintsbury, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Newton Clarke on .Sunday. Mr. and iMrs. Alt. Collier, of Kirk­ ton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.’ H. -Bailey. Mr. H. Brown, of Centralia, visit­ ed at his mother’s Mrs. H. Brown on Monday. ’» Mr. Jas. Hill, of London, Inspect­ or of Creameries for this district paid an official visit to the Win- chelsea Creamery on Wednesday of last week and found everything very satisfactory. GRAND BEND Mr. land, Sarah turned home last week. Mrs. Isaac Tetreau is visiting her daughter, Mrs. P. Eisenbach, for a week. Mrs. Frank-Statton, who has been on the -sick list, is able to be around again. Mr. Wm. Baker spent a few days in St. Marys visiting friends. Mrs. Pickering, who got hurt In a car accident at Deleware, is get­ ting along fine. Miss Ivy Baker, who has been laid up for |he past week or so is slightly improved. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Moonair, of Windsor, are visiting this week at Mrs. Moonan’s parents, Mr. and Mrs Harmon Gill’s. Mr. Noah Gratton had a wonder- and Mrs. Wallace, of Cleve- who have been visiting Mrs Hamilton for a week so re- The January meeting of the M. S. was held at the home of Mrs. John Cann with a good attendance The meeting was opened by singing hymn 446 and prayer by Miss Mon­ teith. 701 from the Hymnary was read in unison "All the Way My Sa.- — ..---- ------------— viour Leads Me” was next sung and. ful sale last week, everything bring- the minutes of the last meeting were J ing high prices. read and approved. It was decided Mr. Wesley Isaac received the to do some quilting at each meeting sad news of his daughter, Mrs. Vln- and a committee was appointed to [cent, of Preston, dying very sudden­ look after this. The roll was then, ly Friday morning. called to which 19 members respond-j ~ " ed. The meeting was then favored; with a solo by little Miss Jean Cann1 and a reading by Mrs. Stanley Co­ ward. Mrs. A. Gardiner and Miss Mary then sang a duet; a playlet was then given by three, of the ladies, showing that prayer was ne­ cessary as money in tho W.M.S. Mrs. Dawson then gave a reading and Miss Monteith and Mrs. Coward sang a duet. Mrs. Anthony gave a nice talk on showing what it means tc be a member of the W.M.S. There was a discussion on how to make our meetings more interesting after which the offering was taken up Hymn 254 was sung and the meet­ ing was closed by repeating Lord’s Prayer in unison and a cial time was spent over the cups. i the so- ted Mr. Garnet Statton, who is In Victoria Hospital for an operation for appendicitis, is improving nicely Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baker and Mr. and Mrs, Norman Turnbull were in Sarnia on Sunday. Ml’. Aimer Willert has rented Mrs. Gratton’s farm taking possess­ ion on February 1st. ^Vlr. peter Eisenbach has an ice house nearly completed which will hold several thousand cakes of ice Miss Gertrude Lovie is spending a few days with friends in London Mr. Clayton Matthews of London who has been visiting Melvin Ham­ ilton for a few days returned home Wednesday. Don’t forget the Y. P. S. banquet on January 20 th. Dr. Frank Lang­ ford is to be tho speaker of the ev­ ening.