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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-02-15, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVQCATE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1934 Come to the Firemen’s Euchre and Dance at the Town Hall on Fri­ day, February 23rd. Gents 35c. La­ dies without lunch 15c. six prizes will be given and a prize given the lady holding the lucky lunch ticket. Don’t forget the date February 23. Card playing starts at 8 o’clock. Music furnished by McKay and Norris Ray Lammie spent Saturday with friends in London. Mr. Alan Boldan has accepted a position at Case’s Bakery. Miss Madeline Hotham, of Seaforli, is visiting Hensall friends this week Mrs. Roy Parlmer, who has been confined to hei’ home for the past three weeks is recovering nicely. Mr. Alex Stewart has been spend­ ing several days visiting friends in Brussels. Miss Amy Yuill was, a week-end visitor at the home of IMrs. Thomas Murdock. Mrs. James W. Bonthron enter­ tained a number of friends on [Mon­ day evening. x Mr. Roy Brocki is spending a few days this week visiting with Sea­ forth friends. Mr. G. C. Petty spent a few days in Toronto last week visiting rela­ tives and friends. Miss Dora Adah' has returned to her home after a pleasant visit with friends at Brucefield. Mrs. Thos. Simpson and son Tom, of Straffordville are spending a few days visiting friends in town. Mr. Fred Parsons, of London, spent the week-end visiting his par­ ents Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Parsons. IMdss Anne Jarrott, of Hillsgreen, is spending a few days visiting here with her friend Miss Dorothy Kyle. Mrs. (Dr.) Reid, of Port Rowan, is spending a couple of weeks visit­ ing here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shaffer. A meeting of the executive of the Hensall branch of the Western On­ tario Bible Society was held here on Wednesday evening last. M'r. and Mrs. Roy McLaren were Sunday vsitors with iM'rs. McLar­ ens father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Fred Corbett of Hay Township. Our local coal and wood dealers have been having a very busy time this past two weeks delivering fuel to their customers owing to the se­ vere weather. Mr. R. Munn has been called again to Bay City, Mich., owing to the serious illness of liis father, who is spending the winter with his daughter there. The radio program given by the league of the United church here and so much enjoyed, will be repeated at the Chiselhurst United Church on Wednesday, February 18th. The servce for the World’s Day of Prayer will be held in St. Paul’s Anglican church on Friday after­ noon. All three churches will unite for this service. Mrs. Ezra Willard has returned home from London when she attend­ ed the funeral of’her brother, the late Waler Batten, who passed away in London on Sunday, February 4. Mrs. Laird Mickle, accompanied by Mrs. Collyer, Mrs. Hillard, Miss Florence Welsh and Miss Margaret Johnson motored to London Tues­ day last and spent the day visiting friends in the city. Rev. Mr. Young, pastor of Car­ mel church' preached to the young people on Sunday evening. He gave a splendid address on the subject of “Is it wrong.” Appropriate music was furnished by the choir. Mrs. (Dr.) Smith, of St. Marys, nee Gladys Petty, was operated on in the Stratford General Hospital for appendicitis. Mrs. Smith’s many friends here will be glad to hear that she is getting along as well as can be expected. Mr. Cross, the new manager of the Bank of Montreal here, with his wife and child are expected to arrive this week from their late home In Manitowaning. On their arrival [Mr. and Mrs. Coles and family will leave for Listowel. The Jolly Four are putting on an­ other dance and euchre in the Town Hall on Friday evening February 16. A number of good prizes will be given also. A prize for the lucky lunch' ticket. Music will be furnished by the Murdock orchestra. Miss Dolly Hagan R.N., has re­ turned to her home on the Pari’ Line after spending a couple of weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cook, nursing their little son Doug­ las, who was seriously ill with pneumonia. Douglas is now recov­ ering nicely. The Directors of the Hensall ‘Seed Show are making every preparation for the Show to' be held here on Fri­ day February 23rd. There will be a splendid prize list and some very able speakers will bo here to ad­ dress the farmers present. Everyone is invited. The C. G. their meeting the president chair. The meeting opened by all repeating the purpose followed by the C. G. I. T. hymn. Olive Lemmon led in prayer. The Scripture was read by Olive Brock. Alter the busi­ ness the members all joined in hav­ ing a sing-song which was enjoyed by all. The meeting then came to I. T. of Hensall held on Tuesday night with Gladys Passmore in a close by singing the C. G. I. T, Grace followed by the Mizpaln bene­ diction. Men’s Sunday was observed in the United Church last 'Sunday, the pas­ tor Rev. Arthui* Sinclair preaching to large congregations both morn­ ing and evening. There was a male choir of 30 voices. In the morning a male quartette composed of Thos. Sherrett, W. O. Goodwin. Sam. Ran- nie and Dr. Smillie sang “Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep” solo parts m the anthem were taken by Claucie Blowes and Henry Phile, In the evening the same quartette sang “My Anchor Holds”, solo parts were, taken by Wilson Carlisle and Harry Horton. The Arnold Circle of Carmel Pres­ byterian church, were entertained by Miss Helen Smith at her home on Monday evening. The program was in charge of the president, Miss H. Murray. A pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation to Miss Murray of a Life Membership Certificate. Another feature was a quilting bee. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess. The Mission Band of the United church met on Sunday afternoon after the opening hymn Elaine Peck read the prayer and Elva McQueen read the scripture lesson. The min­ utes of the last meeting were read by the secretary and the roll call was answered by a memory verse. Mary Goodwin gave a reading and* Norma Cook an instrumental. Mrs. Hess gave the study on China. Keith Buchanan and Edna Bandercock were appointed captains for a mem­ bership contest. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The W. M. S. of Carmel Presby­ terian church held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday af­ ternoon February 8 with Mrs. Work­ man presiding. The meeting was opened by singing Psalm 74 ana prayer by Mrs. Workman. The Bible lesson was read by Mrs. R. McLaren. Roll was called and the minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary and a prayer by Mrs. J. W. Bonthron. The topic entitled “Story of the Eastern division” was ably taken by Mrs. Arnold. Hymn 373 was sung and a duet given by Miss Irene Hogarth and IMrs. Hutton. The business part of the meeting was then taken up and aftei’ this was concluded Mrs. Frank Farquhar gave a very interesting reading on shut- ins but not shut-outs. A prayer was given by Mrs. Nicol. I-Iymn 386 was sung and the closing prayer by Mrs. Logan. Death of Edmond Taylor There passed away at Wolseley Sask., Hospital on Tuesday, Febru­ ary 6th, Wilbur Edmund Taylor aged 65 years. Mr. Taylor was the eldest eon of the late Mr. andi iMrs. George Taylor, of Kippen and was born at Kippen. He went west when a young man and except for occas­ ional visits home he has been a resi­ dent of the west for over forty year© In 1904 he married Hannah Butts, of Kippen, and they went West to reside more, to ill more. ----- ious condition of Mr. Taylor he was taken to the Wolseley hospital for treatment where he remained until he passed away. Mrs. Taylor purchased a house here a few years ago and being in very poor health she came home to live for a while. Besides his’ wife he leaves to mourn his loss three sisters, Mrs. Samuei Thompson of Stanley Township; Mrs. George Trozer, of Hay Town­ ship and Mrs. Minnie Pope, of New Westminister B.C.; also 3 brothers Frank Taylor, of Adiair, Mich.; Fred and and died eral 9 th, cemetery. on Mr. Taylor’s farm at Fill- About four years ago, owing health they moved! into Fill- Last May owing to the ser- Albert Taylor, of London. Mr. (Mrs. Taylor had one son who when nine years old. The fun- took with place on Friday, February interment in the 'Fillmore Mimm-Spencer At the home of iMr. and! Mrs. Roy Spencer, of Perth, Ontario, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Satur­ day, February 3rd, when their daughter Helen Margaret, was unit­ ed in marriage to Mr. Harold Munn, eldest son of iMr. Robert Munn, of Hensall. The Rev. M. C. McKinnon pastor of St. Paul’s United church, performed the ceremony. The wed­ ding music was furnished by W. N. Stevenson, 'organist, of Bt. Paul’s church and Miss Florence Thomas, sang “O Promise Me.” Only a few friends and immediate relatives were present. The bride was given in marriage by her father and look­ ed charming in a gown of ivory sa­ tin with embroidered tulle veil and a wreath of orange blossoms and carrying a sheaf of Ophelia roses, lily of the valley and fern. She was attended by her sister Miss Olive Spencer becomingly gowned. In apple green silk crepe and carrying pale pink roses. Mr. G. Reginald Duffy supported the groom. After a dainty wedding supper in the dining room which was beautifully decor­ ated wth palms and pink tulips. The happy young couple left on a honey­ moon trip by motor Montreal and bride travelled in a navy blue swag­ ger suit, with matching accessories. On their return they will- reside in Perth. Harold’s many Hensall friends congratulate him on hie marriage. to Ottawa, other ■ points. The Iwllllllllu IIIValentine Social The Young Peoples’ League of the United Church held a delightful Valentine social on Monday evening crowd. The basement g a Despite the inclemency of the weather,the basement was filled1 and had the weather been at all decent,the basement would not have held the was beautifully decorated makin; very unique appearance. Miss Ver- da Watson, president, presided over the devotional period. Rev. Arthur Sinclair was chairman for the even­ ing, presiding in his very able and pleasing manner. A splendid pro­ gram was given and needless* to say was much enjoyed by everyone pres­ ent. The artists from Exeter con­ tributing to the evening’s pleasure were: several selections from the orchestra composed of seven violins viz. Wm. Geddes, leader, IMrs. Frank Wildfong, Misses Violet Gambrill, and Marion Powell, Messrs. Frank Wildfong, Charles Pearce and Rev, Mr, Elliott with Miss Helen Dignan at the piano, their numbers being “I like Mountain Music” “The Old Kitchen Kettle,” Schoolday Sweet­ hearts,” “Puddin head Jones,” their concluding number, “Only Jesus,’* solos, “Ton O Devon,” and “Keep on Hopin,” by Rev. A. E. Elliott, accompanied by Miss Violet Gam- * brill; readings, Mr. Francis Abbott his numbers were, “The Man Switchbox,” “Little Bateese” number of other selections; “Needles and Pins,” “The Tree,” “The Miller and the in the and a solos, Lilac Maid” and “Grandma” by Miss Pearl Wood accompanied by Miss Violet Gam­ brill; selections by Mr. Cyril Strange “Home”, “Rocking the babies to Sleep,” “Smoky (Mountain Bill”, “Little White washed chimney” He accompanied himself on the guitar. Violin solo “Humoresque” by Miss Greta Lammie accompanied by iMIss Bella Smale; piano solos, “The Ola Spinning Wheel” and “Easter Par­ ade” by Miss Florence Welsh. The male quartette was composed oi Messrs. Frank Wildfong, Gerald and Harold Skinner and James Francis. This excellent program every num­ ber well rendered and calling forth for repeated encores were all well received by the large number pres­ ent and we hope at some future date to have these artists with us again. At the conclusion of the program Rev. Mr. 'Sinclair thanked everyone present for their splendid contribu- ions to the program. Lunch was ser­ ved at the conclusion. The commit­ tee responsible for the social even­ ing were convenor, Mrs. Maude Hed­ den, Mrs. R. J. Gladys Passmore Drysdale, Miss Mavis Spencer, Ian and Alex Filshie. Those in charge of the decorating and to whom much credit is due are Mrs. R. J? Patterson, Mrs. M. G. Drysdale, Mrs. Grace Harpole, Miss Katie Scott and IMiss Florence Welsh. The platform decorations in charge of Miss Kathryn3 Drysdale and Ian Filshie. Treasurer, Ray Patterson. 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Mr, Russell Eilber and Mr. Carl Haumeller, of Detroit, spent Sunday with Mr. Charles Eilber. 1 Miss Edna Beaver, of the Techni­ cal School and Mies Hazel Woodall, of the Normal School, London spent the week-end with their respective parents. Miss Clara Oestricher returned to Detroit after spending a week at her home here. Miss Grenzebach, who has been spending several weeks at the home of Rev. W. M. Sippell has returned to Kitchener. Miss Mary Chambers left this week on a visit with relatives in Hazleton and Philadelphia Penn. The members of the Evangelical choir are holding a baking sale Saturday afternoon and evening F. W. 'Morlock’s shoe store. Temperance Day was observed the United Church Sunday School} last Sunday. A temperance program was given. A very approriate read­ ing entitled “Buy your own cherries” was given by Hannah Mathers. A guitar selection was well rendered by Melvin Lamport. Among the many who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Richard Hill from a distance were Mr. Ernest Hill and daughter Esther, of Pt. Huron, and Mr. Frank Hill, of Detroit ana Mrs. Walter Dearing of London. The regular meeting of the Crod- iton Women’s Institute was held on February 6th in the Institute Hall, with a good attendance of mem­ bers. The president IMrs. Ewald, presided. The meeting opened by singing the Ode followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The roll call was reeponded to by “Who’s Who and Why in Ontario.’ which proved very interesting. Our motto for the day “Keep ye the law, clear the land of evil and bridge the ford.” A very interesting paper on “Leg­ islation” was given by Mrs. C. Haist After the business session Miss Eli­ zabeth Brown took the chair and conducted, a short program. Two old favorite songs wore sung. An instru­ mental duet was contributed by two of the younger members Shirley Fahner and Ruth 'England. Current events were given by Mrs. Art Amy. on at in ZIONA vocal duet by Mrs. F. King and Mrs. E. Brown accompanied by Mrs. E. Fahner. A contest on fancy stitches was postponed for lack of time. A dainty lunch was served by the hostesses Mrs. W. Oestreichei’ Mrs. E. Guettinger, Mrs. Redfern and Miss Elizabeth Brown. Death of Mrs. Richard Hill The community was shocked on Wednesday, February 7th to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Richard Hill whose maiden name was Louisa Sweet, of Crediton. She was born ' on the farm on which she died and was in her 61st year. Mrs. Hill was taken suddenly ill on Monday night having attended to her household duties as usual during the day. In j the evening she took several hemorr- hages and never being of a very ro­ bust constitution she weakened and slept quietly away on Wednesday morning, although she received every medical attention possible to secure. The deceased was an active member of Crediton United church and Sun­ day School where she will be great­ ly missed, always attending services when hei’ health would permit. Be­ sides her beareaved husband whom She married 137 years ago, she is survived by one son Laurence and three granddaughters and two sis­ ters, Mrs. 'Meade, of Bindloss, Alta.; Mrs. Frpd Bando, of Crystal City. Man., and two brothers William, of Olds, Alberta and Eli of Keys, Man. A sister Mrs. Gowers predeceased' her a year ago. The funeral was held at Crediboni United Church on Sat­ urday afternoon and was largely at­ tended. The pastor ,Rev. Mr. Jonn- ston officiated. Interment was maae in the Exeter cemetery. The pall­ bearers were Messrs. Eli and Albert King, Thos. Trevethick, Nelson Bak- Thos.er, Geo. Mawliinney and Chambers. CENTRALIA Mr. Truman IMills is visiting with his brother Mr. Rex Mills in Wyom­ ing. Miss Mary O’Brien spent the week-end at her home here. On Friday afternoon of this week the regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society will be held in the schoolroom of the church at 2 p.m. At 3 p.m. the members of the Women’s Association will join the W. M. S. in “The World’s Day of Prayer. On Wednesday evening February 21st Group 2 of the Women’s Assoc­ iation will serve a ham supper in the school room of the church. Following the supper group 1 of the Associa­ tion will put on an interesting pro­ gram consisting of an unusual skit, “Jerusha Dow’s Photograph Album” duets in orchestra numbers, solos, and readings. Keep this date mind. On Tuesday evening February (5th the Y. P. A. met in the school-room I of the church with the president Gar i Thompson presiding. After a short business session Mr. Chas. McQuillan took charge of the program which was as follows: Topic by Clifton Mitchell which was exceedingly well given; an instrumental by Stanley Smith and a reading by Helen Smith duett by Cecil Skinner and Tommie Walker which was very much ap­ preciated. See the stainless knives and fork gets in Queen Bees pattern, Regul­ ar $8.50 for $4.25 Ut B. B. Taylor’s. (Mr. Milton Brock attended the banquet held in James St. church, Exeter by the Hogarth Baby Chick Hatchery on Wednesday last. Morris Hern visited with his aunt Mrs. Herman Kyle on Tuesday of last week. Mr. W. J. Brock spent Wednesday of last week with Mrs. H. Kyle of Exeter. On Wednesday of last week the stork visited the neighborhood and presented Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hern with a baby girl and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hern with a baby boy. Mrs. Alf. Brock spent last week with her brother Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gunning and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gunning. Mr. Alf. Brock visited last week with his cousin IMrs. John Oke and other relatives. We are sorry to hear of the acci­ dent of Mr. Wm. Hern last week. While descending the steps in the barn he had the misfortune to slip and fall under a horse which tram- pelled on him. (Too late for last week) Mrs. Warren Brock on February 1st. Supper was the members and their After supper the meeting Mrs. “AU The W. M. B. held their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Thursday, served to husbands, opened with the president, Warren Brock in the chair, tlie Power of Jesus Name” was sung and Rev. Mr. Peters led in prayer. Roll was called and 2151 responded. A piano duet was then played by Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Batten. Mrs. Warren Brock read a letter from Mrs. A. C. Moulton thanking the society for the bale of clothing which was sent to their district last year. We hen had a few musi­ cal numbers from Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, Mrs. H. Brock and IMiss Florence Brock which were much enjoyed. A solo by Rev. Mr. Peters “Lord for Tomorrow and its Needs” accompanied by Mrs. Batten; Mrs. George Brock favoured us with a piano solo; another duet was play­ ed by Mrs. peters and Mrs. Batten. We then had' two contests led by Mrs. M. Hern and Miss Myrtle Earl These contests caused much amuse­ ment. The remainded of the even­ ing was spent in progressive crok- inole, the ladies’ prize going to Mrs. J. Earl and the gentleman’s prize going to Mr. E. Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnston spent Thursday in Exeter. Mrs. Stephen, staying with her Hern has gone Blanshard. Mr. and Mrs. with Mr. and Mrs. Friday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Batten spent Sunday with Mr. and George Earl. Mr. and Mrs. G. Gunning visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Hern. accompaniment on the^ ukelele. About fifty ladies met at the home of Mrs. Harry Murch on Wednesday evening to present the recent bride, Mrs. Alvin Cooper with a kitchen shower. The guests all assembled in the parlor where the utensils were hanging on a clothes rack. Mrs. Cooper proceeded to unhang them and their were passed around and duly admired!. The remainder o'f the evening was spent pleasantly after which lunch was served to all. The World’s Day of Prayer will be observed in this church next Friday afternoon. All the ladies of the congregations of Elimville and Zion are invited to attend. Miss Catherine Peters, of Lon­ don, spent the week-end at her home here. The adult Bible class entertained the Junior Bible class in the base­ ment of the church last Thursday evening. Quite a few of the young people went to James St. last Sunday ev­ ening to heai’ Mr. Plewman’s ad­ dress. As a result of the address given at the Brotherhood meeting by Mr. Ian .McLeod, Agricultural Represent tative, Clinton, Dr. Steiner, Exeter, and Mr. Kenneth Johns called at seventy-one farms and treated two hundred and ninety horses, for Bot­ fly. Rev. Mr. Peters is attending the Annual Convention of the Ontario Prohibition Union held at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto this week. We congratulate (Miss Florence Bell, of Woodslee, whose home is in our village on receiving first prize for a drawing “Winter Trees” which appeared in the “Canadian Girl” for last Sunday. WOODHAM who has been daughter, 'Mrs. C. to her home in Ross Hern visited II. Taylor on ELIMVILLE The W. A. met at the parsonage on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Ten members were present al­ though the day was so cold. Mrs. Chas. Stephen had charge of the meeting. Mrs. O’Reilly and Mrs. Pe­ ters sang a duet “Love’s Old Svfeet Song.” Little Murray Stephen also' sang a number and played his own The regular meeting of the W. M. met last Wednesday afternoon in the basement of the church with the president, Mrs. Dr. Morphey in the chair. The meeting was opened in the usual way with hymn and pray­ er by the president. The roll was called and the minutes of the Iasi meeting read and approved. Some business was transacted and Mrs. Jesse Jacques read the Scripture lesson. Another hymn was sung and Mrs. Fred Doupe gave a splendid, reading and Mrs. (Rev.) Lovegrovo gave the report from the Presbyter- ial which took place in Stratford on January 19th then Mrs. Whit­ field Sweitzer gave a very interest­ ing talk on the Study Book and the meeting was brought to a close with the benediciion. The Mission Circle are having a Valentine. Social on Friday evening Felhmary 16th. A special program is being prepared consisting of dia­ logues, readings, guitar solos mouth organ selections and piano solos. Lunch will bo served. Come and bring your friends, Miss Ethol Copeland from London spent the week-end with her mother here. (Messrs. Raymond Switzer, of London, funeral last Tuesday Mrs. Ed. Switzer, of Miss Sarah and spent Saturday in London. Mrs. Arthur Rundle spent Wednesday in London and visited her son Robert, who is ill in Victorio. Hospital. s. and Carmon attended the of their aunt Kirkton. Amanda Shier last