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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-06-08, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE *THURSDAY, JUNE Sth, 1933 Stratford and Hensail will play here 911 Friday evening, June 9th Mr. Lloyd Hudson, of Forrest spent the week-end at sub home here Mr, pd. Morrison, of Clinton, vis­ ited friends in the village on Satur­ day, Mr. Ferris Cantelon, of Stromberg spent the week-end at his home here. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Stone, of Lon­ don, spent the week-end with rela­ tives in town. Miss Annie Consitt had the mis­ fortune Sunday evening to fall and break her arm. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Parlmer, of Windsor, spent the week-end at their home here. Misses Margaret and Lizzie iSlavln are visiting this week with relatives near Chiselhurst. Reeve Consitt is in Goderich this w^ek attending the June session of the County Council. Mrs. Jas. Bonthron has returned home after a pleasant visit with friends in Kitchener. Miss Jean Elder, of’ London, is Visiting at the home ov her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Elder. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, of Toronto spent the week-end at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Hess. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Duilin, of Stratford, were recent visitors with relatives in and around town. Mrs. Peter Fisher and daughter Miss Eleanor are spending a few days visiting friends in Brucefield. Mr. and Mrs. John Passmore and daughter, Miss Gladys, spent the week-end with friends in Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Alt Hunkin and family, of Farquhar, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Wm. McLaren. Mr. and Mrs. Alex M’cMurtrie and little daughter, of Toronto, spent the week-end with relatives in town Miss. Dolly Carlin nas returned to her home in Seaforth after sever- alal week’s visit with friends here. Mrs. Thos. Simpson has returned to her home in Stratonville after a pleasant visit with friends in town. Miss Mae McNaughton, of Toron­ to is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. McNaugh­ ton. Mr. Edward Little, of Hanover is visting for several weeks with friends and relatives in and around Hensail. Mr. Joseph Hood, of Stanley, ■spent the week-end with his sister,. Miss Annie Hood, who is ill at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. David James, of near Lucan visited on Wednesday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. James Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. George Howard, of Exeter, visited on Saturday with the former's brother, Mr. Harry Howard. Mr. Jas. Sanigster has moved this week into ..the dwelling on Oxford Street formerly owned by the late John D. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Fisher, of Windsor, spent the week-end at the home of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher. The Arnold Circle of the Carmel Presbyterian Church met at the home of Mrs. Ladd McEwan. A very pleasant time was spent. Mr. Joseph Hudson has moved in­ to the dwelling on Queen street for­ merly occupied by Mr. O. Stephen and owned by Mr. J, W. Ortwein, Mr. Alex Sparks, who fell down his cellar steps several weeks ago is recovering nicely and was able to be brought home from the Seaforth Hospital last week. A large crowd attended the open­ ing baseball match between Hensall and St. St. Marys on the local dia­ mond on Friday afternoon last. The Clinton Boy’s Band was present and played a number of selections dur­ ing the evening. Addreses were giv­ en by Reeve Consitt and Wm. Gold­ ing, M.P. of Sieaforth and W. G. Medd, M.L.A., of Exeter. Mr. Gold­ ing pitched the first ball with Mr Consitt up to bat and Mr. Medd act­ ing as catcher. St. Marys won the game with 8 runs to Hensail’s 7. Noble and McRobb were the St. Marys Battery while Welsh, Kers- lake and Creech were the battery for the locals. Umpires were Hoff­ man and iSmith. The baseball match between Crediton and Hensall, who are also members of the Cyclone League was played here on Monday evening, The score resulting 10-5 for Credi­ ton. Death of Mr. Hoss Dignan The death occurred on Saturday June 3rd at the home of his daugh ter, Mrs. David Blackwell, Lot 20. Con. 6, Hay TWp. of Ross Dignan aged 91 years. He lived for eighty years on the farm where he died and was well know and highly re­ spected. For a man of his age he was very active up till a short time ago and always took a great pride in the farm upon which he spent so many years. He was a member of the United Church at Hensall and a Liberal in politics. He leaves to mourn his loss two daughters, Mrs. David jBlackwbll, of Hay and Mts. Hodigms, of Lucan, also two brothers, James Dignan who is 88 years of age And John Dignan, 85 years bld, both of Eke* ter. His wife predeceased him some years ago. The funeral, which was private took place on Monday after­ noon with interment in the Fans- ville Cemetery, Rev. A. Sinclair having charge of the service. McBride-BeOl A quiet wedding was solemnised at the Presbyterian church Manse on Saturday morning when Edith Grace, eldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs, John McBride, of Stanley, wa« united ip marriage to Harold Clif­ ford, eldest sop of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. G. Bell, of Hay; the Rev. W. A. Young officiating. The bride was charmingly (gowned ip a frock of rose silk and lace with accessories to match and for travelling a dress of royal blue with coat and hat to match. After the ceremony a wed­ ding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents, after which the young couple left for Niagara Falls and other pointe, Council Meeting’ The regular meeting of the vill­ age council was held on Monday evening ’ in the Council Chambers, all members of the Council being present. Minutes of the three previous meetings were read. Per Petty and Jones'; That the minutes be adopted as read. Carried. G. F. Bonthron appeared as a delegation and presented a petition signed by the majority of the rate­ payers on part of Richmond Street South between Albert and Nelson sts also on Nelson St. between Rich­ mond''St. South and King Street asking to have same streets treated with road oil. Spencer and Jones that said peti­ tion be granted and' that said cost of oil be levied against the owners and tennants facing said streets. Carried. W. Spencer appeared as a dele­ gate of the ratepayers on King St. West re the grass in front of the vacant lot of G. E. Petty’s asking the Council to level the boulevard in front of same to make it like the rest of the properties on the street. R. Higgins reported the gravel­ ling of the streets. F. G. Bonthron reported re un­ paid taxes as being $712.78. G. C. Petty and W. Jones: That M. G. Drysdale be granted $5.00 per week to help defray the cost of se­ curing the Clinton Band. Carried. The following bills and accounts were read: Huron Expositor, printing, $1.40; G. Parker, work at park, $'5.00; E. Sheffer, work at park $8.25; A. Spencer, material for park $28.18; George Hudson, 2 licenses, Hall and park, $6.16; J. Priest, cleaning catchbasin, $4.00; G. M. Drysdale, grant for band $5.00; J. Passmore, hydro, $4.63, labor on streets, $7.40. Total $70.02. Petty and Jones: That the ac­ counts, as read, be paid. Carried. Adjournment, Spencer and Petty. Jas. A. Paterson, Clerk CENTRALIA You can secure a Guaranteed Aa- bestoline Roofing Product to repair your damaged roof. Easily and quickly put on. The. cheapest in the long run. See us tor quotations.— HARVEY BROS. , Mr. Lome Hicks spent the week end with friends in Ripley. Rev. A. V. Robb spent last week in London attending .Conference. Mrs. M. iC. Sleamon and June left on Sunday to visit the former’s sist­ er in the west. Mrs. Woods, of London who has been visiting her sisters, the Misses Wilson, for the past few weeks, has returned to her home. Miss Laura Knight has accepted a position in Mr. M. C. Sleamon's store. ■Mrs. Wm. Bowden is in Lucan taking care of Mrs. A. Mc-Falls, who is serionsly ill. ■Mr. and Mrs. M. C. -Sileamons and June recently visited with friends in Simcoe. Don’t forget the debate in the Metropolitan United Church, Lond­ on 'Thursday evening of this week. Mr. Gerald Godbolt and Miss Hazel Smith, representing the Y. P. S. of this church, will debate with rep­ resentatives from Thamesford. Come to the Sunday .School picnic on Saturday June 10, at Grand Bend Sports commence at 2 o’clock. Church services on Sunday will be as usual, at 10.30 a.m. followed by Sunday School and 7 p.m* Miss Mary -O’Brien sent the week­ end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Herbert, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. Hodgson. SHIPKA Mr. Fred Sharp is confined to hlS bed through illness. His many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Miss Clara Kraft, of Dashwood, IS at present spending a few days with Miss Tillie Dietrich. Mr. and Mrs. Lovie and family of Grand Bend, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Baker. Miss Louise Ball, from Winnipeg, is visiting at the home of 'Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Sweitzer. Mr. and Mrs. George Rdbinsoh, of Wheatly, spent Sunday’ at the home Of Mr. and Mts. Harleton. Miss Mildred Lamport returned to her home last Wednesday after Spending a few months in London. The Young people had an enjoy­ able picnic at Ipperwash beach last Satttrday, WINCHELSEA Mr. and Mrs< Wightman and fam­ ily, of Sebringville, visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Coleman on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Bailey spent Sun­ day with Mr, and Mrs. Alf. Collier at Kirkton. Mr. andi Mrs. R. W. Batten and family moved to their new home on the 11th concesssion last week, Mr. and Mrs. Harry March, of Elimville, visited at the home of Mr, Chas. Delbridge on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Parkinson of Blanshard, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Foster. Mrs. Emerson Gunning, of Kirk­ ton, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clarke. Quite a keenly contested ball game was played on the school grounds Saturday afternoon when the Winchelsea school team defeated the Thames Road School team by quite a heavy score. CROMARTY Rev. Dr. Lennox, of Allandale, oc­ cupied the pulpit in the Presbyter­ ian Church at Cromarty last Sab­ bath and the previous Sabbath. The June meeting of the W.M.S. met on Thursday last at the home of Mrs. S. A. Miller with a good at­ tendance; Mrs. Jas. Hill acting as president for the meeting. The meet­ ing opened by singing hymn 317'5 fol­ lowed with prayer by the President Mrs. Hili. The Scripture reading was taken by Mrs. Houghton. The Devotional part being taken by Mrs. Allen.and Mrs. McKellar. Choice of subject was given by Mrs. Allen, be­ ing a fine paper on “Missionary ac­ tivities in Formosa.’’ Mrs. Roy Mc­ Culloch read the portion of the study book for the day. Mrs. Thomas Scott read items from the glaa tidings. A few minutes, were spent dealing with the business problems. The meeting closed by singing hymn "8'67 ami prayer by Mrs. McKellar and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. ■Mr. Clive McDonald and Eddie Speare returned to their home in Toronto after spending a week with their aunt, Miss Olive Speare. The dance in Walker’s open air pavilion on Friday night was well attended. The Misses Mary and Margaret M'cDougald accompanied by Camer­ on McLean left last week for a mo­ tor trip to the coast. Mrs. Wilbur Batten, of Elimville spent last Thursday visiting her aunt, Mrs. Sc A. Miller, of Cromarty. CREDITON You can secure a Guaranteed As- bestoline Roofing Product to repair your damaged roof. Easily and quickly put on. The cheapest in the long run. -See us for quotations.— HARVEY BROlS. Rev. and Mrs. Lome Brown, of Hollis, Long Is. visited with the former’s mother, Mrs. Charlotte Brown on Tuesday of last week. Mir. and Mrs. Esli Heywood have moved into the house formerly oc­ cupied by the late Lydia Braun. We welcome them to our town. Mrs. J. Mallett and daughter, Dor­ othy, Mir. Arthur Hind, of London and Mr. and. Mrs. Cliffioird Mallett of Detroit spent .Sunday at the Cen­ tral Hotel with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fahner. Miss Esther Eilber of Detroit, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Eilber. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Clark were in Detroit over the week-end visit­ ing with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Clark Mr. and Mrs. Albert King and Mr and Mrs. Robert Allison returned home after spending the week-end in Saginaw with Mrs. King’s sister and Mrs. Allisons aunt and other friends. Mrs. Si Brockenshire spent the week-end in Crediton with Mr. A. King. 'Mrs. Russell (nee Vera Holtzman) and Miss Lauretta Holtzman, of Cleveland, called on friends in town last Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. T'elfer and Helen attended the Samis-MacLean wedding in Wingham last Thursday afternoon at’ which Helen played the wedding march. Dr, Misener has moved into his new office adjoining his residence Mr. Douglas, of Toronto, has taken over the drug Store. Mrs. Pollock of Corbett is visit­ ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew England. The fire hall has received a new coat of red paint. Mrs. Rapley, of Marretta, Ohio is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Clark. Dr. Lulu Gaiser, of Hamilton, Is spending her vacation with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gaiser. The annual ..picnic of the United Church Sunday School, Crediton, will be held on Saturday, June 10th at Grand Bend. A ball game will be played in the** morning commencing at l'0>.30. Everybody come and help to make this picnic a great success. Last Sunday being Missionary Day a Missionary program was giv­ en. An interesting paper entitled “Anxious Days” was given by Mrs. J. Lovie. Mr, Elgin L. Woodall, of Detroit, spent the week-end at the home of his parents, 'Mr. J, T. Woodall ahd Mr, Thbs. Chambers visited with friends and relatives in Wqodstock for a few days. •• THE RED..................... . ii— 1 TIN FOREST CITY BARING POWDER! o r 1 Sherbert Glass or Butter Dish j fciOC ............. .... * NATURE’S SUNKIST BREAKFAST CEREA L, with premium .... P. & G. Soap per cake 3c. Kellogg’s Cornflakes , 2 for 15c. Palmolive Soap 4 for 21c. WESTON’S CHEESE CRISPS.......................................■ -.............per pkg. 10c, Falcon Peaches No. 2 tin each 17c. Gold Medal Queen Olives 18 oz. bottle each 19c. Carnation Milk large tin each 10c. HURON TOILET TISSUE................. ..........................................9 rolls for 25c. Schneider’s Pure Lard in bulk, 2 lbs. for 21c. Vanilla 2 oz bottle 2 for 15c. Aylmer Catsup 8 oz, bottle, each 10c. .. . each 25c. Aylmer Assorted Soups.............3 for 25c. Keta Salmon ...............................per tin 9c. Large Prune ............ 2 lbs. for 21c. Pure Plum Jam, 40 oz. jar .... each 27c. Big Five Cleanser.............................each 5c. Fresh Dates ,....................,.............4 for 25c. Pears, good quality ..............3 tins for 25c Choc. Mallow biscuits................per lb 15c. Jumbo Salted Peanuts................per lb 15c. Pure Apple Jelly, Wagstaff’s .... each 27 PINEAPPLES ARE NOW AT THEIR BEST WE HAVE THEM IN ALL SIZES. FRESH FRUITS ANO VEGETABLES, ALL KINDS ,ALWAYS IN STOCK ROLLIE’S GROCERY “Quality always higher than price.”= Phone 102 tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiy ELIMVILLE Mrs. Chas. Johns, Miss Catherine Peters and Mr. Kenneth Johns mo­ tored to New York State last week and visited relatives returning on Saturday. Mr. Walter Johns, B. A. who has been attending Cornell University at Ithica returned home with them for the summer vacation. Quite a few from this district at­ tended the Ordination Services in connection with the Conference at London on Sunday morning. Rev. Peters and Mr. Wm. Johns attend­ ed the Conference during the week. The Provincial auditor, Mr. Allen audited the council books on Mon­ day. There will be no preaching ser­ vice held in this church next Sun­ day it being Zion Anniversary. Mrs. Harry Ford visited relatives in St. Thomas and Sipringfield this week. ' , Rev. L. C.J White, of Woodall, called on friends in the village on Saturday. The Women’s Association had a very sociable time at the home or Mrs. Wm. Routly on Thursday last. A ten cent tea was servec. The Y. P. S. met for their regular meeting on Monday evening. The president opened the meeting with hymn 20 and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Minutes of Mie last meting wre read and adopted. Miss Marjorie Delbridge then took charge of the Worship period which opened with quiet music and hymn 226. The Scripture Lesson, Isaiah 6,1-8 was read by Miss Gladys Johns. Mrs. Len. O’Rielly then read a poem “Finding God” This was followed by a reading -“Worship in Winning’ by Mt. Delmar Skinner and prayer by Mr. Allen Johns. The topic “What and How of Worship” was given by Miss Lavona Cooper. Mr. Horace Delbridge then took charge of the discussion, The meeting clos­ ed with hymn 156 and the Mizpah benediction. The regular monthly meeting of the Live Oak Mission Circle was held at the home of Miss Margaret Johns last Wednesday afternoon. Miss Marjorie Delbridge had charge of the program. THAMES ROAD You can secure a Guaranteed As- bestoline Roofing Product to repair your damaged roof. Easily and quickly put on. The cheapest in the long run. -See us for quotations.— HARVEY BROS. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver McKenzie, of Ft. William, are visiting with Mr and Mrs. Robt. Duncan. Mr. J. T. Allison, of Thames Road and Messrs. Robt. Graham and J. G. Scott, of Roy’s congregation attend­ ed Conference. Mrs. D. Brown was a visitor at Hensall Friday, calling on Mrs. Agur who is suffering from a fall. Miss Shirley Coates, is a visitor with her cousin here. The Usborne & Hibbert Insurance! directors met on Monday at the Hall. The service on Sunday was con­ ducted by Mr. P. Whitlock in the absence of the Mininster, it being Conference Sunday. 'The primary class in the Sunday School are busy preparing for the Anniversary Services. ■The W. M. Si held their June meeting at the home of Miss Alice Hackney with a largo attendance. The meeting was opened by -singing 349 and the 34th Psalm was read. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved and -the roll was called with a large number responding. Hymn 297 was sung and a letter of thanks from Mrs. SteWart for flowers was read. The meeting EXETER, ONT. We Deliver was favored with instrumentals by the Misses McNic-oI and a duet by Miss Kathleen . Wiseman and Mrs. Ballantyne. Mrs. Gollings gave an interesting travel talk and .Mrs. J. Hodgert favored us with an instru­ mental. Mrs. Kydd then addressed the meeting, giving a report of the Presbyterial. Mrs. Gardiner and Mrs. Coward sang a duet and Mrs. Nel­ son Hunkin gave a reading entitled “Missionary Potatoes.” The collec­ tion was taken up and hymn 259 was sung. The meeting was closed by repeating the Lord’s Prayer and a social time was spent together. WOODHAM There was no church services here last Sunday on account of the conference. From now on until some time in October our Sunday School services will start at 10 a.m. instead of 2.30 y m. Mr. Frank Hern, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hern, of Blanshard, w«.s rushed to Victoria Hospital on Wed­ nesday O’’ last week and an immed­ iate operation for appendicitis performed by Dr. G. Morphy of this village. The cprration was successful and the latest reports are that he is getting along nicely. Quite a number from here attend­ ed the Anniversary -Services at the Anglican Church, Kirkton on Sun­ day last. The Mission Band will meet in the Sunday School room next Sun­ day, June 11th at a quarter to ten a.m. ■Mrs. Ralph Denham, of Bridge­ burg, is visiting for a while at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs Wesley Shier. The annual Squire re-union will be held at Grand Bend, Saturday, June 10th. BASEBALL JUNIORS WIN FROM CREDITON The local Junior team won the second game of the season when they defeated the crediton Juniors on Friday of last week by a score of 15 to 11. Joe Creech and Allan Fraser did the pitching for the win­ ners while Beavers and Lovey did mound duty for Crediton. The locals ran up an early lead in the opening innings and were never behind. This win puts the locals at the top of the list with two wins and no losses. The teams were; Exeter—M. Dearing, rf; G. Coch­ rane, 2nd; O. Lawson cf; J. Creech p; J. Brintnell 3rd; R. Smith If; G. Block 1st; G. May ss; A. Fraser p R. Creeoh c. Crediton— A. Haist ss; E. Beaver p; G. Smith, c; M. Hirtzel 2nd; Kichen cf; E. -Smith ir; Mathers 3rd Wolfe 1st and Lovey rf. LOCALS DROP A COUPLE The local Cyclone team dropped a couple of games over the week­ end. On Thursday last they met de­ feat ‘at the hands of the Crediton team by the score of 11 to 6. The old veteran, Bill Motz, was in the pitcher’s box for Crediton. Pete Willard started pitching for the losers and went well until the fifth inning when he was relieved by Hum Willard. The games was a nip and tuck affair up until the fourth in­ ning when the Exeter team scored all their runs. With the score 6 to 1 against them the Crediton team put on the power and coupled with errors scored six runs in the fifth inning. They added two more in the sixth and seventh. Creecii, catching for the locals, was forced to retire in the fifth inning when he injured a finger. B. Bourne umpired behind the plate while Wm. Smith and L. England looked after the bases. GRAND BEND Miss Irene Ravelle has returned from a two months visit with friends in London and Woodstock. Miss Mary Walker has returned home from St. Joseph’s Hospital London, where she underwent an operation fo-r appendicitis. -She is improving as the days go by. Miss Verna Ravelle spent Sunday with friends in Kitchener and Waterloo. Mrs. Hugh Love is visiting with friends in Michigan for a week. Miss Velma Baker is spending a few holidays with Mr. and Mrs. R. Wilson, of Arkona. Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Chilton and litte son, Junior, visited Mt. and Mrs. Rennie Ravelle over the week­ end. Mr. and Mrs. John Lovie, of Cred­ iton, visited Mr. and Mi’s. W. P. Lovie on Saturday. Mir. Bert Craig has opened u.p a garage and Is ready for all kinds ot repair work. The evening service in the United Church was under the auspices of the Young People. Mr. Earl Chris­ tie, of Exeter, took the sermon and did real well for a young man. We will all be glad to heat Mr. Christie as the years go by. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Geromette, of Buffalo, have returned to their cot­ tage for the summer. Mr, George Oliver, of St. Marys, has been helping his father, Mr. W. B. Oliver, carpenter for the past few days. Miss Lillian Wilson Is spending a few days with friends in Arkona, Mr. aiid Mrs, Ruben Wilson, of Atkoha, visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baker. LUCAN 7, EXETER 3 The Lucan Irish Nine made their first appearance at the local dia­ mond on' Monday night and before a fair sized crowd carried away a 7 to 3 victory. The Lucan team open­ ed the scoring in the first inning. There was no score in the second but added another in the third. In the fourth they counted three more and one in the fifth and sixth. The locals scored their three in the four­ th inning. G. Anderson and Hum Williard divided the pitching duties for the locals while Em. Hodgins twirled the six innings for Lucan and had only one bad inning. Bill Chown connected for a long drive in the third inning, while Smythe in centre field for Lucan made a fine running catch in the opening inning. Grafton Cochrane called the balls and strikes while Harry Lewis and M. Dearing looked after the bases. The line ups were; Ejxeter—-Hockey ss; Boyle 2nd; Anderson p; Creech c; Skinner 1st N. Dearing If; Ford 3rd; Pryde rf; Cornish cf. Lucan—Smythe cf; Hodgins p; Chown If; Murdy 1st; McLean c; Snell ss; B. Hodgins 3rd; Freckle­ ton 2nd; Strasser, rf. ZION On Tuesday evening, Julie 13th, the Women’s Missionary Society will hold their annual tea; the program to be furnished by the Main Street United Church Male Quartette with Genevieve Kerslake, reader, 'The trustees of Zion school have engaged Miss Lbreen Wa-ss, -Of Gran­ ton for teacher for the coming year. A committee met oh Wednesday evening at the home of ;Mr. Charles Johns, Elimville, to make arrange­ ments for the Heim Richie, Whidh IB to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Johns on the afternoon of June 21st.