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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-12-28, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE of Detroit, in town. Toronto, at her home 16 18 Simpson are with London at is at Mr. Win. McMartin, spending the holidays Miss Jessie Bell, of spending tho holidays here. Mr. and Mrs. James spending the holidays friends. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Cassidy spent Christmas at their former home in Otterville, Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard spent Christmas with relatives and friends in Detroit. Mr. Arnold Bell, of Toronto, is visiting here with his mother Mrs. Bertha Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Buchanan, of Toronto, spent Christmas with rela tives in town. Mr. Harry Cook, of Toronto Uni versity, is spending the holidays his home here. Mr. Eldrid Smith of London, spending the Christmas holidays hie home here. Mr. Milton Ortwein spent Christ mas with hie parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ortwein. Miss Olive Coxworth, of Detroit, spent Chrietmas with her sister, Mrs. A. Scrdton. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hudson, For est, are spending the holidays with relatives in town. Mr. Eric Kennedy, of Toronto, is spending Christmas here with his wife and family. Mies Amy Lammie, of Toronto, spent Christmas wi*D her mother, Mrs. Wm. Lammie. Miss Alma Scruton, R.N., of Lon don, spent Christmas wltn her moth er Mrs. A. Scruton. Miss Martha Hunter, of Exeter, is spending the Christmas holidays with relatives in town. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Parlmer, of Windsor, spent Chrietmas with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Parlmer. Mr. and Mrs. Harris, of Detroit, spent Chrietmas with Mrs. Harris’s ! mother Mrs. E. Rannie. i Elder 65; Dorothy Mcqueen 651 O. Brock 64; Helen Walker 62; Lloyd Crawfdord 60-; Jessie Dick 58; Allan Davidson 5|6; Kenneth Manns 56; Irene Smale 52; Harold Bonthron 41. put An on The pupils of the Continuation School also put on a wonderfully fine program.. The Rev. Mr, Young gave a short addrees of Christmas greeting to the pupils which was followed by dialogues and playlets. It was encouraging to the teachers to have so many of the pafente at tending. The Christmas entertainment on by the scholars of St, Paul’s glican Church Sunday School, Wednesday evening was greatly en joyed by the large crowd' present. The children were first given a chicken supper and after that a con cert was given: pantominee, readings recitations and other numbers were given. A splendid Christmas tree and a jolly old Santa Claus added to the gaiety of the occasion. A New Year’s Eve service will be held in the 'church at 11,30 p.m. Decem ber 3 let. Special Christmas services held in the Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday last were largely attend ed. Rev. Mr. Young’s morning ser mon, a special Christmas message The large choir under the direction of Mr. W. A. McLaren and follow ing are the special numbers at the morning service: male quartette, Messrs. W. A. McLaren, James Ben- gough, R. Y. McLaren and Rev. W. A. Young; a solo by Mrs. J. W. Bon thron, also an'anthem by the choir. At the evening service the sermon was “Christmas Thoughts." The special music was an anthem by the choir quartette by Mesdames W. A. McLaren and H. Bell and Misses I. Hoggarth and M. Workman; solo by Mrs. W. A. Young. Miss Blanche Mustard presided at the o.rgan. The Sunday School of Carmel Presbyterian church held their an nual Christmas entertainment on Friday evening. There was a good crowd present who greatly enjoyed the evening. The Christmas tree was there and also .Santa Claus drop ped in to see the children. The en tertainment was opened by an ad dress thur. Form 3 Norman Sinclair 79; ick 75; Ian Filsliie 71 rest 71; Elinor Bell Crerar 68; Mabel Fee 68; Glen 68; Helen Munn 67; Thomson 67; Mildred Foil- ; Edison For- 69 Stewart Helen Myrtle John Alexander 63; Jeanette McAllister 62; Ruth Coles 61; Andrew McKenzie 59; Dorothy Drummond 5i8; John Farquhar 57; Minnie Sangster 154; Margaret Bell 5 3; Shirley Koehler 50. William Jones, Owen Geig- Robt. Higgins. For the Geo. C. Petty. William William Sheppard, William and David For School Trustees. A. Nomination Meeting A nomination meeting to nominate candidates to fill the offices of reeve, councillors, school trustees and one Hydro Commissioner was held in the Town Hall Friday even ing between 7 and 8 o’clock with the village clerk presiding officer. At the close of the nomination the clerk read the lists of those nominated: For Reeve, William Consitt, Walter Spencer, er and Council, Spencer, Sangster, David Nicol Robertson. Case, Fred Mann, Fred Hess and Hy. Horton. Hydiro Commissioner, Chas. Moore. Nominated lor the Hydro Commission he was declared nomin ated by acclamation. Mr. Horton re tired from the Trustee Board, after four years of service, leaving the following elevted for iscnool Trus- following elevated for school Trus- Hess. After the nomination was over a meeting was held to dfscuss the questions before the electors and Clerk Paterson was asked to act as chairman. All candidates being quested to come to the platform. Mr. Case, secretary-treasurer the school board was first called good account of school that the school board a school this year of Mr. Horton spoke next re- of on of welcome by Sydney McAir- The program wae as follows: Miss Mattie Ellis is spending the i piano duet, Margaret and Jean Love; holidays with her sistei* Mrs. Fred duet, Margaret and Harry Dougall; Smallacombe of Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. A. McEwen and daughter are spending’ Christmas with relatives ill Toronto. Mr. John Hunkin. of Exeter, spent Friday in town the guest of daughter Mrs. John Bean. Miss Alice Dougall, of Toronto, spent Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dougall. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Thompson, of Toronto are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher. Mr. Will Reynolds, of Tiieonburg, is visiting with her sisters Mrs. Rey nolds and Mrs. Robertson. Mrs. T. Murdock and Miss Mur dock are spending the Christmas va cation with relatives in Toronto. The Rev. Mr. Parker, rector St. Paul’s Church is spending Christ mas at his home in Dorchester. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hedden and family, of Chiselhurst, are spending the holidays with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Weber and children spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Weber of Zurich. Miss Lin. Ortwein, of Toronto, spent Christmas here with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ortwein. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Dick and little son are spending the holiday visit ing relatives in town and vicinity. Miss Jennie Murray, of Exeter is spending the Christmas holidays with her nephew, Dr .Ivan Smillie. A hockey match was played on Saturday night at Grandi Bend and Hensail teams, Hensail won 5 to 2. Mr. and Mrs. James Eby and. little daughter, of Collingwood spent the •Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. White. Miss Jean Bonthron, of London, is spending the holidays at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bon thron. Mr. and Mrs. John Buchanan, of London, spent Christmas with Mr. Buchanan’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Buchanan, Sr. Miss Margaret McLaren, of West ern University is spending the Christ mas holidays at the home of her par ents Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McLaren. Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Cantelon, of Stromberg are spending the Christ mas holidays with Mr. Cantelon’s parents here Mr. and Mrs David Cantelon. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higgins and sons Harold. Bill and Ray are spends lug the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sweitzer at the Beach o’ Pines. Mr. W. J. White, who has conduct ed a general store here for a num ber of years is closing up business and he and Mrs. White will spend the winter with their daughter Mrs. James Eby, of Collingwood. A special train on the C. N. R. on Saturday evening crowded' with people for various places on the line to spend Christmas. About 50 got off at Hensall. The different bus lines running into Hensall were also crowded. The’wedding of Mr. John Shep pard to Miss Emma Dickson, daugh ter of Mrs. Thos. Dickson, Hensall, took place on Saturday morning at the United church parsonage with Rev. Arthur Sinclair performing the ceremony. They left immediately on a honeymoon trip and on their re turn they 'will reside in Hensall. The Continuation & Public Schools closed on Friday last for the holiday season. Each room of tho Public School putting on good programs. dialogue, "The Irene Hoskins, Daters, Douglas Cameron; recitations, Ruth Love, D. Sangster. Moir and Helen McQueen; monolo gue, Jean Love; chorus, "Petty Pat" by the junior classes; dialogue, "The Minister’s Mistake"; chorus "Hunt ing a Man.” Special Christmas services held in the United Church on Sunday last were largely attended. Special Christmas messages were in charge of Rev. Arthur Sinclair, the pastor, whose splendid discourses were well in keeping with the day, the large choir under the direction of Mr. W. O. Goodwin, rendered splendid mu- of ; sic, and following are the special numbers at the morning service: duet, "Star of Bethlehem”, Mrs. Maud Hedden and Mrs. George Hess solo, ‘Open the Gates of the Temple’ Dr. Ivan S. Smillie; special parts in the anthem were taken by Mr. Goodwin. Evening service: solo, "O’er Manger Bed," Mrs. 'Geo. Hess; special parts in the anthems were taken by Mr. Sam. Rannie, Miss Annie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. H. Phile, Mrs. M. G. Drysdale, Mts. Hess.ana Mrs. Hedden; solo /‘Behold, the morning Cometh” Mrs. Maud Hed den; anthems and special numbers were wonderfully rendered much enjoyed. Miss Eleanor presided at the organ. Ills i History Class" by Alice Pfaff, 'Carl Sangster and Bobby Junior Hedden, Gordon and Fisher lovers listen- A Musical Treat On Thursday evening last of music had a great treat in ing to the Carolina Jubilee Bingers in the United church, who might be said to have excelled themselves for a couple of hours in giving fine num bers of good old plantation and other songs, delighting the audience that filled the capacious church and whose only regret was when the last number was rendered. The troupe were introduced by the Rev. Arthur Sinclair, .pastor of the church, who briefly referred to the great satisfac tion the Carolina Singers had given wherever they appeared and how they were so frequently recalled which spoke for itself. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion which was under the aus pices of the 'Sabbath School and did great credit to the commitee in charge. Two large Christmas trees were the centre of attraction, par ticularly for the members of the Sabbath School, the younger classes being the particular recipients. San ta Claus was there all garoed in holi day dress. He entered1 the church, having put away his reindeers for an hour or two and was hailed with delight and rapture and was not long in distributing all that brought good cheer and happiness to the young people. The proceeds wore most gratifying to the Sabbath School as well as affording a fine musical treat Hensall Continuation School Report Form I Gladys McKenzie 70; Ronald Peck 69; Marion Dougall 66; Audrey Cochrane 6'5; Verba MftLeab 61; J. Foster 59; Aghes Fairburn 5'5; Do ris Alexander >55; Bert Thomson 5i5; Robert Drysdale 51; Ivan Kipfer 48; Gladys SaUndercocM 40. Form II Annie Carlisle 7 6 ;\Alex Fiishie 76; George Pearce 75; William Glen 68; Kathryn Drysdale 67; Kenneth he did to find called and gave a affairs and would have about 400. touching on both school and muni cipal affairs and declined to stand for election this year. Reeve Consitt gave a eplent’id ad dress on town affairs, spoke of the work done during the year and that he had succeeded in getting the road running east from the village, put on the County Highway System. The other members of the 19 33 council also epoke except Mr. Mickle, who was not present. Mr. Geiger stated he would be in 'the field for reeveship but in his address not have a great deal of fault with the 1933 council. Robert Higgins was then upon and thanked his mover and se conder for the honor of a nomination for reeve, but would not be a can didate at present. As the town au ditor he gave a statement of the town’s finances as they should be on the 31st day of December, 19 313. Af ter all notes are paid and all deben tures due, are paid, there should be in cash in the bank of ?350. There is $16(515.31 of 1933 taxes either in the collector’s hands or unpaid which will leave a surplus of $2000. Mr. Petty and Mr. Jones, who were nominated, both for reeves and the council, stated that they would be in the field for one of the posi tions. Mr. Robertson seemed to be greatly displeased with the way the village affairs are being conducted, found a great deal of fault with the poll tax collection and the auditor® reports for the last five or six years. Reeve Consitt gave the last ad dress and spoke very highly of Mr. Jones as a councillor and that he would make a‘ splendid The candidates were nine o’clock Saturday qualify and the election on New Year’s Day as other attractions in town on Friday evening.. The nominations were poorly attended and not much inter est shown. At nine o’clock on Saturday even ing Owen Geiger and William Jones had qualified for the office of reeve. G. C. Petty, David Robertson, Wil liam Sangster and William Shep pard. for the councillors; Fred Manns Fred Hess and A. Case for the Trus tee Board and >Charles Moore for the Hydro Commission. There will be an election for the reeveship only. Mr. Jones has had a good riiunicipal ex perience and has always taken an interest in his work as councillor and will make a splendid reeve. Mr. Geiger has also been reeve a great many times and also County War den once and was always a capable official. The election b.e close as both candidates many friends. reeve. given until evening to will be held there were very will have O’NEIL—DONALDSON A quiet wedding was solemnized on Saturday at the parsonage, Ailsa Craig, when Evelyn Anna, daughter of W. E. Donaldson and the late Mrs. Donaldson, became the bride of Karl M. O’Neil, son of Mr. L. O’Neil and the late Mrs. O’Neil of Ciandeboye. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. K. Curtis. The bride, who was unattended was becomingly, gowned in dark green chiffon velvet with beaded trimmings, black' velvet and metallic hat. with matching ac cessories. Following a .wedding trip to Pennsylvania and New Y'Ork City, the happy couple will reside on the groom’s farm near Ciandeboye. CREDITON EAST and .Mrs. Jacob Kellerman Adams and the week-end Wein and of Grand Bena with Mr. and Mrs. Corbett, of at the home Charles Anderson of Sarnia, spent THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1933 & Mrs. WOODHAM SHIPKA with near Dale numbers from "Handel's The choir will be assist- Walter Cutbush, of Exe- soloiet. The offering will DASHWOOD and Mc- . Ar- Mr. Mrs. is wearing a !, the stork Mr. and Mrs. family with Net- Lon- Master latter’s home. Squire and and Mrs. Edgar Mrs. Albert Scott Friday evening, December the Young People’s League “Quality always higher than price.” ™E RED & WHITE It * Cherished among the gifts bestowed by the year just passed is the memory of the pleasant relations with whom it has been our privilege to serve. It is most sincerely that wishes are sent out for a Happy 1933 ROLLIE’S GROCERY EXETER, ONT Phone 102 We Deliver Dr. H. H. Cowen, L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON At offiqe in Hartleib Block, Dash wood. first three days of week and at office over the Post Office, m Zurich, last three days of week. Miss Zeta Nadiger, nurse-in-train ing at Victoria Hospital, London, spent a few days with ner parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nadiger. Mr. Czar Steinhagen, of Tavistock spent Sunday at his home here. Miss Olga Fisher, of London spent the week-end with her parents. Miss M. Cunningham and Miss Andrews, of Kitchener, spent Christ mas, with the former’s sister Mr. and Mrs. L. Morenz. Misses Mary Mclsaac and Maxine Bishop, of Detroit, are spending the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. P. Mclsaac. Miss Theda Hayter, of Windsor, is spending a few weeks with her par ents Mr. and Mi’s. Robt. Hayter. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Tieman, of Ham ilton, spent Christmas with his par ents Mr. and Mrs. E. Tieman. Mr. Eugene Tiernan, of London, is spending the holidays with his parents. Dr. Lome Tieman, of Dublin spent [ were omitted Christmas at liis home here. The annual entertainment of the Blackbush school was held last Thursday. There was a good crowd and after a pleasing concert Santa Claus distributed presents from a beautifully decorated tree. Miss Greb deserves much credit as the dirctor of the program. The business places in town will be closed every evening except Sat urday during the winter months. A special musical program will be given in the Evangelical church on Sunday evening December 31st con sisting of Messiah.” ed by Mr. ter, tenor go toward the choir treasury. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Oestricher and family are spending a few days with friends in London and Dorchester. Dr. and Mrs. Taylor spent Christ mas in London. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fassold and Mr. 'Clarence Routledge, of London, were Christmas visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. Fassold. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Guenther and Miss Rose Guenther, of Windsor, spent the holidays with relatives. Miss Ella Martinson is spending the holidays with her parents in El mira. Miss Thelma Elsie, of Sarnia, and Mr. Samuel Elsie, of Detroit, spent Christmas with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Zimmer, of Portland, Ore., spent the past week with his father and Misters. Miss Alice Willert and friend, of Fort Wayne, are visitors with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Willert. Miss Margaret Willert, of London, is spending the holidays at her liome here. Master Willis Mclsaac is spending his holidays in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Adams, Lon don, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mr. E. G. Kraft. Mr. and Mrs. L. Birk, of Guelph, spent the holidays here and in Zu rich. Miss Myrta Hoffman, of Kitchener spent Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoffman. Miss Elda Kraft, of London, spent Christmas at her home here. Mr. Wm. Musser, of Detroit, is spending, a few days with his fam ily. Mr. james, of^LondOh, is visiting at the home Of Mr. J, Wbin. ' Mr. Arthur Goetz, or St. Berue, 1 Sask., is visiting his mother Mrs. Goetz. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Calfas, of Sarnia, visited relatives in town last week. Mrs. P. Humble, of Sarnia, is vis iting her mother Mrs. Finkbeiner. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Anderson spent Christmas with friends in Lon don. Mr. and Mrs. N. Ogden, of Exetei’ and Miss Zeta Nadiger, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nadiger. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kraft spent the holidays with friends in Sarnia. The choir of the Lutheran church entertained a number of the shut-ins by singing some Christmas carols on Sunday evening which was very much appreciated. Miss Fanny Preeter, of Kitchener spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Stacey. Mrs. Eleanor Thiel spent a few days of last week with her parents. Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Sauer are spending a few days in Preston this week. In the report of the Ladies’ Aid of Zion Lutheran church last week the names of the trio should have read Mrs. Hy. Restemeyer, Mrs. Schlundt and Mrs. F. Genttner; also the sercetary and treasurer’s names and, Mrs. A. Kuntz Mrs. J. Rader. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Thiel, of Hensail; Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. and son Melvin from Wilton Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Ruesell Pitt and daugh ter Alma of Thorndale; Mr. Clar ence Tucker and Milford and Alma Koch and Artha Jarvis, all of De troit; and Rosie Jarvis, of Windsor, spent Christmas with Mr. and Geo. Koch. Mr. and’ Mrs. Ike Gower and daughter, Alma, of Elimville, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bulloch. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Merner and three sons are visiting with Mrs. Merner’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Rocky in Stratford. Mr. Sam. Merner spent Christmas with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr, and Mrs. Davidson in Pt. Huron Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Weido and three sons spent Christmas in Exeter with Mr. and Mrs. George Smith. Master Donald McPherson, of Greenway, is spending his holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. McPherson. Miss Clara Lewis, of London and Mr. E. Hamilton, spent Christmas Harry Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. and son, Jack, Christmas with the former’s mother I Mrs. W. Anderson.I Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heatherly and daughter, Thelma and Mrs. Frank Scheiding, all of London and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Motz and two chil dren, of Exeter spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Motz. Mr. Sam. Baynham was the lucky winner of a set of dishes given away at Zwicker’s store for guessing the nearest correct number of beans in a jar. Miss Lottie Waghorn, of London, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Waghorn. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baird and Bend spent Mrs. Mrs. On ; 25th, will hold a Literary entertainment and meeting and there will be a pro- grame, consisting of dialogues, read ings and musical numbers. Lunch will be served and invitation is ex tended to all the congregation to come and help make this a success. Admission, 10c. The Christmas entertainment that was put on in the Orange Hall last Friday evening was a great success. The night was fine and a large crowd turned out, anc» enjoyed the splendid program that was put on. The Christmas tree was beautifully decorated and heavily laden gifts for both old and young. Holiday visitors: The Misses ta Shier and Evelyn Wynn, of don at their homes here. Raymond and Carman Switzer, of London, with Mr. and Mrs. W. Swit zer. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parksinson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fos- jter and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Stevenson, of Devises, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Shier. Miss Ethel Copeland, of London, with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. James Squire and daughters, Alda Violet with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Lean, Chiselhurst. Mr. and Mrs. nold Hern at the and Mrs. Harvey Morley with Mr. Squire. Mr. and and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gunning and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rodd at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Langford. : Rev. Lovegrove and : friends at Hamilton. Mr, Gordon Sinclair i broad smile these days, having presented him with a fine baby girl. There was a good turn out at our Church Sunday evening last. Special Christmas numbers were given by the choir. daughter, of Grand Christmas with Mr. and Sims. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron two children and Mr. Leonard Wein and son spent Christ mas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Wein near Sharon. Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Rawlings and son, Fred, of Ailsa Craig, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Joab Sims. Mr. and eon Czar spent the holiday with relatives in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie babe, of London, spent with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hensall, spent Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. A. Morenz. Mr. and Mrs. E. Lamport and fam ily spent Christmas in Ilderton at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McNair. The Christmas entertainment that was held last Thursday evening at the church was a great success. The children all did exceptionally well. Misses Eveline and Illa Sweitzer, Mildred Lamport, Blanche Morenz, Veva Adams, Vergina Moore, all of London, spent the holiday at their respective homes. Miss Lillian Thompson is spend ing the Christmas holidays at her home in Strathroy. Miss Violet Sharpe, teacher at Auburn, is spending the holidays at her home. Mrs. Andy Keough has been con fined to her bed for the past week is able to be up again. Mr. Tom Lamport from Ilderton, is visiting for a few days with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. M. Baker and fam ily speht Christmas at the home or Mr. and Mrs. prance at Greenway. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Rextier and ba'be, of Thedford, spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gower. Mr. L. Gchroeder has returned to her homo after spending weeks In Toledo, Ohio,