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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-12-13, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATR THURSDAY, DECEMBER JL3, 1934 HENSALL Mr, Fred Bonthron spent Tuesday ip Goderich on business. Mrs. A, Q. Smillie, of Toronto, is visiting with her son Dr. I. Smillie. Miss Jessie Hodgert of Exeter, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. H, O. Dayman. Miss Elizabeth Murray, of Exeter, has been visiting with her sister Miss Hannah Murray. Mrs. H Harmon recently received word of the death of her eister who resided in ’Mimico. Mr. and Mrs, Wan. Parks, Mrs. J. Parks and daughter Mies Margaret spent Monday in London. Professor Andreton and Mrs. An­ derton, of Clinton, vtsned on Sunday With Mr. and Mrs, J, W. Bonthron. The many friends of Mrs. Agnes Horton will be pleased 'to hear she is improving after .her recent illness. Mr. Frank Smythe, of New York, is visiting for over the Christmas holidays with his relatives .Mr. and Mrs. C. Cook. Miss Ethel Murdock left this week for Toronto where she will spend the winter months with her sister Mrs. (Dr.) Copeland. The many friends of Mr. David Blackwell, west of Hensail, will re­ gret to hear he has been quite ill with heart trouble, Miss D. Adair is in attendance, (Mr. and Mrs. Laird -Mickle and children, Miss Florence Welsh and Mrs. Harry Horton visited with their friends in Toronto for a few days last week. On Sunday morning Rev. W. A. Young, pastor of Carmel Presbyter­ ian church preached in Caven Pres­ byterian church, Exeter, and Rev. Mr. Gordon, of Caven church took Mr. Young’s place in Carmel church. Mrs. E. Gibb, of Toronto, who .has been visiting at the home of M'rs. Robt. Bonthron for several weeks and who was so seriously ill ha© re­ covered enough to be able to return ■to the home of her daughter Mrs. Wm. Moir in .'Toronto, The W. M. 'S. of the United Church held their regular monthly meeting in the school room of the Church’ on Thursday afternoon. The meeting was opened by singing a hymn. Mrs. (Rev.) Sinclair took charge of fche meeting. The lesson was read by the president. The roll call was ans­ wered. The minutes of the last meet­ ing were read and adopted. A letter of appreciation was read thanking the ladies for flowers sent Rev. Sin­ clair during his illness. Mrs. Mc­ Donald read a Christmas story en­ titled “'The Black Madona” which was very much appreciated by all. Prayer was given by Mrs. Lammie The Missionary Study was taken by -part 1., Mrs. Hess and part 2, by Mrs. Merner in a latter century. The officers resulted as follows, presi­ dent resigned, no election. Nominar- ing Committee, Mrs. Drysdale, Mrs. Sinclair and Mrs. Cook. Euchre and Dance The Euchre and Dance held at the town hall in Hensail, was a splendid ■success. The proceeds will be need by the town to form a band, any per­ sons wishing to join are invited to register their names with N. Batters- by at Hensall; also in connection with the band there will be an Hon­ orary members’ Club formed by any person wishing to join the club. Kindly let Mr. N. Battersby have the names, the purpose of this club is to have a fund for the purpoe of sup­ plying music, etc. Member© of this club will be given a card and a fee of 10c per month will be collected and at the end of each .year there will be held a band social to which the honorary members will be en­ titled to go on showing their cards and are in good standing. If there are any one interested in their club kindly see Mr. N. Battersby for fur­ ther information. We wish to have, the band in readiness for the old Boys’ reunion and if every one will make it their ambition to see that we are able to get this band in shape it will be a greatly added attraction to Hensall and community. Death of James Johnston) The death occurred on Thursday evening December 6th at .his home in Hay /Township, North west of Hensall. Mr. Johnston was '79 years of age and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Johnston. He was born in Anchester later coming to reside at Rogerville and moving to Hensall where he .had resided for the past twelve years, when they moved to the farm where they have since resided. Some forty yars ago Mr. Johnston was united in marriage to Miss Adeline Lindenfield, daughter of Mrs. and the late Jacob (Linden­ field of Hensall. Mr. Johnston has been in poor health ror some time and in suite of the best nursing and medical care he passed away Thurs­ day evening. Besides his widow he leaves to mourn his loss twelve chil­ dren, six son© and six daughters: Mrs. Wm. Ailing, Detroit; Mrs. Geo. Ingram, town: Mrs. Gordon Parker, town; Miss Margaret, London; Mil­ dred and Ethel at hohie. Gordon, of Spokane. Washington; Clarence, of London; Mervin. Windsor; Alan, Gerald, Elgin at homo. Funeral was held from hi© late home oh Sunday afternoon With interment in the Hensall Union cemetery, Rev. Mr. Chandler, of Kippen having charge of the service. The pall bearers Were John Jarrott, Walter Fairburn', Her­ bert Jones, Hugh McMurtrie. Wm. Petty and Wm. Horney. Among those who attended the funeral Were: Mr. I. Lindenfield, London; Mr. Mervin Johnston, Windsor; Clarence John­ ston, London; Miss Margaret John­ ston, London; Mrs. Ailing, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Shooks, Kitchener; ML and Mrs. E. Lindenfield and family, Exeter. Sharoii School Concert is to be held ih Crediton Town Hall, Thurs­ day, December 20th, at 8 o'clock. Art ■operetta, entitled “The Go Do It Club’s Christmas” is being presented by the pupils under the direction of W. R. Goulding. A four-act play en­ titled “Dot the Miner’# Daughter”’ is also being given by the young people Everyone come and enjoy this pro* CENTRALIA Mr. B. Cook is opening up his chopping mill again for the winter’ months. Mr. and Mrs. M. Gladman and family, of London and Mr. and Mrs. C* V. Pickard and daughter, Exeter, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. M. Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hicks visited with relatives in Ripley on Sunday. Mrs. Pollock who has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Hicks, for the past couple weeks returned home with them. Mr. Gordon McDonald, of the Shamrock Creamery staff has been moved to the Clinton branch of the Canada Packer©, (Limited. He left on Wednesday of last week to take charge of his new position. Mr. Kenneth Hodgins spent the week-end at his home near Green­ way. Un Wednesday afternoon of last week, Mrs. Lorne Hick© entertained a number of ladies at her home in honour of her mother Mrs. Pollock. On Sunday- last the 'Sunday School Anniversary services held in the church here were largely attended. Special music was provided by a children’s choir under the leader­ ship of MV. Lloyd Hodgson and Mrs; G. F. Penwarden. Rev. Mr. Stewart took charge of the service and preached a very 'interesting and ap­ propriate sermon. Mrs. >M, Sleamon, who recently underwent an operation in Victoria Hospital, London, was able to return to her home on Friday of last week. The many, friends of |M,rs. (Rev.) Stewart are pleased to ©ee her out again after her recent illness. Mr, Gordon McDonald, of Clinton, was a guest with Mr. Donald Hicks over the week-end. The annual Christmas Concert and Tree will be held in the church here on December 2i0(th.. Please keep the date in mind. Centralia Men Organize A meeting of the men of the con­ gregation was held Un the United Church at which it was decided to organize a Men’s Association. After considerable discussion as to the nature the organization should take the following were elected as offic­ ers for the coming season. Pres., G. E. Thompson; vice-president, Lorne Sholdice; secretary, 'Thos. (Boyes; treasurer, Homer' Buswell. A pro­ gram committee was appointed con­ sisting of L. B. Hodgson., Herman Powe and Rev. R. N, 'Stewart. A membership committee will consist of Norman .Mitchell, Otto Brown, Harvey Godbolt, D. M. Maltby and Nelson Baker. It was decided to hold two meetings each month on the first and third Thursdays a© far as possible. Death of Jolmi Brown On Saturday December 8th John Brown, an aged and well known resi­ dent of tlii© community, passed away at his home here at the age of 79 years and 8 months. Mr. Brown was born in McGillivray township and was a son of the late George and Eliza Brown, He was united in marriage with Miss IMarie Keesell of Dashwood, in the year 1883 and re­ sided on the fourth concession of Stephen township. In the year 1899 he moved to Centralia and has lived here ever since. Beside© his bereaved widow he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Jane Armstrong. The deceased has been ailing for the past several years but was only confined to his bed for a few days previous to his passing away. Mr. Brown was a member of the Anglican Church. He possessed a jovial disposition and was a good friend and neighbor. The funeral took place from the residence on Tuesday afternoon with inter­ ment in the Exeter cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. R. N. Stewart, pastor of the church here. The pall-bearers were Messrs. M. Sleamon, Wm. Willert, Ed. Walk­ er, Wm. Gilpin, Harry (Mills and Frank Reeder. Mi*, and Mrs, Nelson Baker Honored The 40 th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Baker, celebrat­ ed on Wednesdey of last week was a unique and happy event. The bride and bridegroom of 40 sumlmers were invited to a luncheon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thorn­ ton Baker, Exeter. On their return at 6, they found their home pre­ empted by some 28 relatives from Brussels, Exeter, Crediton, Elimville and Farquhar and a grand, wedding dinner awaiting, the tables centred by a mammoiuth wedding cake com­ pleted surprise number one. Then as twilight receded and winter dark-' ness set in accompanied by a lusty snow storm, friends and neighbors numbering some three score, assem­ bled in the school house close by and at 9.15 proceeded to the Baker home. On their arrival they demon­ strated to the guests assembled that in 4i0( years the old-fashioned chari­ vari had not gone modern. When 'the last crescendo of the hardware or­ chestra had subsided, everybody was invited into the house. After a few minuites of felicitations Mr. and Mrs, Baker were seated in the archway of their home and the following ad­ dress was read. Centralia, Dec. 5lt.li, 19'34 Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Baker, Centralia, Ont. Dear Friends, On this the occasion of your fort­ ieth wedding anniversary your friends and neighbors desire 'to ex-< press to you the high esteem we place upon you as qitizen© and the love, 'admiration and friendship you have in our affections, Forty years ago you established this home and in these years you have successfully emulated the high­ est traditions of the pioneer home, i.e., ah open door, a cheerful fire­ side, and genial, wholesome friend* ship. Your devotion and constant assistance in Church and Cominun* ity ‘work; have been a real factor in developing and maintaining a high standard of public service in the neighborhood. Yo.u have /rendered a devoted service to our homes in the hour of sickness or difficulty. On many, many occasions you have succeeded in bringing happiness to people around .you and causing the sun to shine on the right side of the fence. v Nature graciously endowed you with optimistic, cheerful dispositions You have used youi- talents diligent­ ly upd wfeely. Our small tokens presented to you to-night are most inadequate in so far as expressing the genuine friend­ ship we have for you. | Our greatest wish and fervent de­ sire is that a kind and gracious Pro­ vidence may grant you m'any, many years of health and happiness, that! you may be permitted to actively j continue the labors so dear to your hearts. When in the far future and twi­ light of life, your public ©ervices ■may necessarily be lessened in some degree, you will be still the same happy, pleasant company to us. They were then presented with an afghan and all wool gift. Mr. and Mrs. Baker made brief replies exp­ ressing appreciation and friendship. Later in the evening the relative© presented (Mr. and Mrs, Baker with a floor lamp, blankets and a purse of money. (A short address, was made by Mr. John Baker, of Brussels and the presentation was made by Mrs. I. Hill. The wedding cake was dec­ orated by Lawrence -Schwartz, of Crediton. GROCERY SPECIALS RED &, WHITE STORt ■,.—.■,1^,- I, up. „ ....,........ ..........Ill-................., | , W ——I (I I l|WI.II ■ I 1,1 .......■ (>■ . ■ ■ , I, I (I I J ,'■■■■ . . .-J-W PURE CANE SUGAR................................................10 lbs- 53c. KELLOGG’S CORN FLARES.....................f 2 p|cg$. for 15c. CHOICE MINCEMEAT (for youV Christmas Pies) 2 lbs. 25c. CHOICE SWEET CORN .................................\ . 3 tins for 25c. FALCON PEAS, NO. 4......................?..............2 tins for 19c. AYLMER TOMATO JUICE................................ per tin 5c. PE LUXE JELLY POWDERS, assorted flavors . . 6 for 25c. WONDERFUL LAUNDRY SOAP, a pure soap . 10 bars 25c. ■t £ Fresh Oysters, Selects................per* pt. 49c- Fresh Fillet of Haddie ..... 2 lbs. for 35c. Smoked Fillets of Haddie per lb. 15c. Fresh Frozen B. C. Salmon .. 2 lbs. for 35c Seedless Grapefruit......................5 for 25c. Good Quality Spy Apples . . per basket 45c Mixed Christmas Nuts are Now Ready Extra Large Juicy Oranges . . per doz. 49c. Large Oranges..........................per doz. 39c. Medium Oranges per doz. 25c. Jap Oranges.............................per box $1.15 Celery Hearts.............................. 2 for 25c. Fresh California Grapes .... 2 lbs for 29c. Head Lettuce ................ 2 for 25c. For the Kiddies—Perfect Animal Biscuits ....... For the Whole Family—5 lb, Boxes of Chocolates 4 lb- Boxes of Chocolates.......................... 5 lb. Boxes of Chocolates and Creams . . .. per box 10c. . . . each $1.09 . . . . each 99c. $1.19 , CREDITON The regular meeting of the Cred- itpn W. I. was held on December 4, in the Institute Hall with a large number present. The meeting opened in the usual manner by the singing of the Institute 'Ode followed by the Lord’s Prayer. Hymn, “Come All Ye Faithful.”’ Roll call was answered by giving Christmas suggestions. Mrs. Telfer gave the report of the meeting held at Miss Keddy’s; hymn “Star of the East.” Current events were given by Elizabeth Brown. Mrs. Roy Finkbeiner then tooki the chair and conducted the program as fol­ lows. Two selections were given “Holy Nigh.t” and “Jingle Bells.” A reading by Mrs. Chris. Haist entitled “Planning a Merry Christmas Din­ ner”; piano duet by Mrs. E. Fahner and Marguerite Amy; reading, “The Snowman’s Resolution” by Doris Wright; a- quartette consisting of Mrs. Chris. Haist, ,Mrs. Ewald, Mrs. R. Finkbeiner and Mrs. A. Amy sang “Whispering Ho-pe.” An excellent ad­ dress on “Optimism”’ was given by Rev. Mr. Pletch; solo, Eugene Beav­ er accompanied by Miss A. Gaiser. This was followed b.y a visit from Santa Claus. Contests was then put on and the prizes were won by Miss Elizabeth Brown. A dainty lunch was served by the following hostess­ es, Mrs. Chris. Haist, Mrs. A. Amy, Mrs. R. Finkbeiner and Mrs. Ewald. .Mr. Oliver Zimmerman, of ■ Hamburg, spent the week-end Harold Pletcih. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Fahner, and Mr©. F. W. Clark spent week-end in Detroit.5 On Christmas evening, December 25th, the Evangelical church will have their Christmas entertainment. A miscellaneous program will be given followed by a Christmas can­ tata,. “Good Will To Men.” The church will be suitably decorated for the occasion. The mucic and sur­ rounding atmosphere will enhance the joy of the season of Christmas- tide. Mr. >and Mrs Chas. Fritz, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Cowan, of Zurich, visited Sunday with Mr. and Eilber. Mr Fred Haist, who dergoing treatment at pital, day. Mr. the Mils. H. K. has been un­ Victoria London, returned home DASHWOOD Dr. Hos- Sun- H. H. Cowen, L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON At office in Hartleib Block, Dash­ wood. first three days of week and at office over the Post Office, in Zurich, last three days of week. The Evangelical -Christmas enter­ tainment will be held on Christmas night, December 25th. On Sunday evening December the 23rd a program will be given by the choir and the C. E. Band. , •Mr. and Mrs. P. Mclsaac and Mr. and Mrs. O. Restemeyer visited in London on Sunday. Mrs, G. Oestricher is on the sick list. We hope for a speedy recovery •Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stire left last week for London where they will spend several weeks with their daughters. The Lutheran Christmas enter­ tainment will be held on Christmas eve, December 24th. Death of Mfrs. William J. Abd- Mrs. William J. Abel, aged 63 died suddenly at 12.30 a.m. Sunday in her home 60'7 West Fourth Street where she had lived for 19 years. Appar­ ently in good health Mrs. Abel suf­ fered a stroke of apoplexy at 10:45 p.m. Saturday and died less than two hours later. Rosary service was held at the residence at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services were held Wednes­ day at 8.30 a.m. in the residence and at 9 a.m. in St. Marys Church kt Royal Oak. Burial was held at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Mrs. (Abel was former Katherine Mclsaac; was horn January 26th, 1871 at Dashwood, Ontario, and was married to’ liam J. Abel at Detroit in 1897 vlving are her husband, four William J. Jr., aged 35 of St, Shores and Harold, aged 32; Wil- Sur- sons, Clair _____ _____ ______ Roy aged 28 an employee of the Royal Oak city water department; ahd Al­ vin aged 24 all at home; three sis­ ters, Mrs. Joseph Vernon, of Dear­ born; Mrs. R. Armstrong, and Mr©. Otto Restemeyer wood; three brothers, Peter Mclsaac Dashwood; Dan Melsaac, Crediton and Angus Mclsaac, of Detroit and two gtandchllden, Grace Elleh, aged 5 ahtl Billy Abel aged 3 oi St. Clair Shores. London, of Dash* Also a wide range of Gums, Creams, Jellies, Christmas Mixed, Etc. Our line of Fruits, Peels, Pineapple, Nuts, Etc. are highest quality and lowest price. ROLLIE’S GROCERY EXETER, ONT. Phone 102 CREDITON EAST “Quality always higher than price.”We Deliver WOODHAM STAFF A Mr, David Webb and daughter, Of Grand Bend, and son Mr. Earl Webb, of Michigan, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter MacPherson. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Heatherley, of London, spent Sunday with the lat­ ter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. H, Motz. Butchering is the order of the day here. Quite a number from here the play at Grand Bend Church on Friday evening. Mr. Lorne Baynham, of spent Sunday with his parents M'r. and Mrs. Sam. Baynham,. Mrs. Wilson Anderson spent the past.,week in Exeter and also visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Taylor east of Exeter where the Taylor family celebrated her birth­ day on Wednesday. Celebrates Fortieth Wedding Anniversary A very jolly evening was spent on Wednesday of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Baynham when friends, relatives and neighbors num­ bering around fifty gathered to cele­ brate their fortieth wedding anni­ versary. Cards and dancing were in­ dulged in till the wee hours of the morning. Everyone wishing them many life. took in United Exeter, more years of happy wedded SHIPKA The December meeting of the W. M. S. met on Wednesday afternoon of last week at the home of Mrs. C. Camm with a large attendance. Mrs. Jas. Squire 1st vice-president, occu­ pied the chair. The roll was called by all answering with a verse about Christmas. As this was the Christ­ mas meeting it was opened by two verses of the hymn, “Silent Night, Holy Night” after which worship service was conducted and a short time taken for silent prayer. (Mrs. W. Switzer read the Scripture 'les­ son, Mrs. Wm. Rodd gave a splendid reading “A Christmas Legend” this was followed by a duet by (Rev.) Mrs. Lovegrove and Mrs. Frank Mc­ Naughton. Mrs. Cecil Caimm gave an­ other reading; Mrs. Fred Doupe led in prayer. One special feature of this meeting was the “apron shower” which netted the society $211.80. Hymn 299 was sung and the meeting 'closed for the election of officers .for the coming year which was presided over by Rev. Mr. Lovegrove and are a© follows: Pres., Mrs. Fred Doupe; 1st vice-pres., Mrs. Whitfield Swit­ zer: 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. Wm. Rodd; secretary, Mrs. Frank /McNaughton; Treasurer, Miss Sarah Shier; Cor­ responding secretary, Miss Mary Brethour; Press secretary, Mrs. Ar­ thur Rundle; Strangers’ secretary, Mrs. W. Shier; Mrs. I. McCurdy; M. Monthly secretary, Mrs. Ben Wilson; Visiting Committee, (Mrs. J, Squire, Mrs. Cecil Camm. Mrs. E. Rodd; Temperance secretary, Mrs. John Camm; Secretary of C. Stewardship, Miss Ethel Wilson; pianist, Mrs. C. i The Young People met (in the church Sunday evening with the president, Russell Worden, presid­ ing. The meeting opened with a hymn. The slate of new officers was then voted on by the Young People and. are as follows: Hon. pres., Rev. Mr. Turner; pres,, Rus­ sell Worden; vice-pre©., Victor Din- nin; sec'y, DorOfhy Gray; asst, sec1., Donalda Gray; treas., Alvin Worden Fellowship convener, Audrey Din- nin; Missionary, Vera Hambly; Citi­ zenship, Isabelle Gray; Literary, Beth Turner; Recreation, C. Drown; Organist, Marion Drake; Publicity, Norval Norris; Leadership Training Arthur Dinnin. After the election of officers, Alvin Worden took charge of the meeting. Mr. Turner gave on account of the Conference. George Clark sang a solo and the topic was taken by Carl Drown, en­ titled “United Our Forces.” KHIVA The regular meeting of the Ladies Aid was held on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Thomas Keys with the _ president in charge. Eleven members, Camm and Mrs. W. Switzer; Litera- were present and visitors. The meet­ ing was opened by singing hymn “O Come All Ye Faithful” after which Rev. J. Johnson led in prayer. Roll call was answered and reports were given.i It was decided to make the boxes for the shut-ins at Christmas. A box was packed to be sent to the needy in Northern Ontario. A short Christmas program was given con­ sisting of a reading by Mrs. Albert Gaiser; a vocal solo by Miss Virgin­ ia (Moore and a. piano solo by Mies Leia Mollard after which the elec­ tion of officers took place: Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Keys treasurer, Mrs. Baker; Arthur Pres., Wm. Sweitzer; 1st vice-pres., Albert Gaiser; 2nd vice-pres., Ed. Lamport; Secretary, Pearl and assistant, Mrs. J. Ratz; E. Keyes, assistant Mrs. M. Baker; Missionary Treas., Mrs. Arthur Finkbeiner; Flower committee, Mrs. Lorne Finkbeiner; Mas. Roy Ratz, Mrs. Mat. -Sweitzer; pianist, Mrs. Milton Ratz, assistant, Mrs. Roy Ratz; parsonage committee Mrs. Lamport, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. W. Ratz; Chaplin, Mrs. Jacob Ratz. The meeting was closed with prayer by Rev. J, Johnson. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in- quilt­ ing. The United cnurc’li Sunday School are busy practicing for their Christ­ mas entertainment which is to be held on December 24th. Next Sunday will be Temperance " ‘ ~ " - aSunday in the Sunday School, program will be given. Mr. GRAND BEND _ .. W. P. Lovie, who has been in London for the past four weeks, returned home Saturday, Miss Iva Biaker, who has been employed with Mrs. Peter Eisen- bach is spending a few days at her home. Mr, and (Mr©. Baynham and daugh­ ter, of Crediton, visited Mrs. Win, Baker last week.. Mr, and Mrs. Ivan Green, Who spent a couple of weeks in Detroit returned this- week. Mrs, Walter England is under the doctor’s care but is slowly improv­ ing. The United (Church Christmas Concert will be held a. week from Friday night, December 2ilSt. The play put on in the church on Friday evening by the Young People Society entitled “No ACcduttt David” was a decided success. They will re* peat their play at Mt. Carmel on Fri­ day, December 28 th and at Green* way on January 4th. ture secretary, Mrs. Clarence Gun­ ning. The meeting was adjourned and the election of officers for the Women’s Association took place which are as follow©: President, Mrs John Camm; secretary, Mrs. W. Wynn; Treasurer, Mrs. F. McNaugh­ ton; Floral committee, Mrs. Wilbur Wynn;, Miss Amanda iShier. Mrs. J. Camm; parsonage committee, Mm J. Squire, Mrs. Albert /Scott, Mrs. J. 'Camm. At the close -of this meet­ ing a 10c lunch was served by a committee in charge assisted by the hostess. On Wednesday evening of last week the executive of the S. School met in the basement of the church at 8 p.m. and elected the officers and teachers for the coming year which are as follows: Supt. Mr. Fred Doupe and assistant Mr. Clarence Gunning; (secretary, Mr. Gordon Camm, assisted by Wm. Lovegrove; treasurer, Mr. Gordon Sinclair; teachers, Bible Class, Mrs. Delmar Johnson, Mrs. Gordon Sinclair, Rev. Mr. Lovegrove; Young Men’s Bible, (Rev.) Mrs. Lovegrove, Mrs. Janies Squire; Young Ladies’ Class, Mr. M. Hooper, Mrs. W. Switzer; class 1, Mrs. Fred Doupe, Mies Blanche Mills Class 2, -Mrs. M. Hooper, Mrs. Cecil Camm; Class 3, Misg Rea Mills, Mr© Wm. Mills; Class 4, Mrs. Wm. Rodd, Mis© Ethel Wilson; class 5. Mrs. A. Rundle, Miss T, Camm; Librarian, Mr. W. Wilson; Missionary Secretary Miss Audrey Johnson. Our Christmas Concert will be held Friday evening December 21st. The Sunday Schoo^l scholars and ad­ herents are busy practicing their drills, dialogues, pantomines, etc. Santa Claus is expected to be pres­ ent and unload the Christmas tree. Khiva School concert will be held on Friday afternoon December 21st at 1.15 p.m., admission 10c. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lippert enter­ tained a number of their friends to a dance on Friday evening. All re­ port a good time. Mr. Charlie Glanville is sporting a new Chevrolet. Miss Ila Mason visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hodgins at •Mount Carmel. Mr. and Mrs. E. Rader, Mr. and (Mrs. Oscar Miller, Mr. and Mrs. L. Restemeyer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Restemeyer and son Leo­ nard spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. W. Stade. Messrs. Charlie Glanville and P. Dietrich motored to Detroit on Fri­ day and spent the week-end. HARPLEY Miss Edith Love spent Saturday afternoon with Miss II,a Hodgins. Miss Nathalie Hutchinson spent Sunday evening with Miss Pearl Car­ ruthers. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love spent last Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mr©. Wesley Mellin. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Love spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Colin Love. Mr. Hector Murray, of Colling­ wood is spending a few months with her brother Mr. Robt. Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Bestard ©pent Sunday evening with Mr. .and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor, Rev. J. B. Moore, of Grand Bend, spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Love and family. Mr. Stanley I-iart is spending a few days with Mr. Morri© Murray.i (Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hodgins spent Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Colin Love. KIRKTON WHALEN Laverne Morley opened his store on Thursday Many people attended his sale, .Mr. new Superior morning, week-end cess. Mr, and were Monday Mrs, F. Squire. (Lantern slides of India under the auspices of the Mission Band were given on Monday church with Rev. )Mr. Thompson of aging, Mr. and Mrs. L........... Mrs. Wm. Tookey and Mr. and Mrs. C Nelson were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. E. Squire. we wish him suc- Mrs.N. Ogden, of Exeter, visitors of Mr. and evening at the Mr, Stewart and ‘Centralia, man* Beattie, Mt, and The Late John Hooper The funeral of the late John Hoop­ er who passed 'away in Toronto two week© ago was held from the resi­ dence of his daughter, Mrs. George W. Urquhart and was- largely attend­ ed by old friends, relatives and neigh­ bors. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr, Lewis of Kirkton assisted by Rev. Mr. Lovegrove of Woodham. Among those who attended the fun­ eral were: Mr. and Mrs-. V. Sawyer, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hoop­ er, Tara; Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hooper and Mrs. Sutcliffe, London; .Mrs. S. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. L. Beaver, Exe­ ter; Mr. J. Shobbrook, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shobbrook, jM'f. and and IL Sandercock, Mr. and Mrs. Shobbrook and Miss Bessie Crawford and Mr. C. Crawford, of Londesboto, Mr. Hooper is sir wived by one son. M'il- ton on the homestead and three daughters, Mrs. Cecil Camm, Wood* ham; Mrs. Victor 'Sawyer, Toronto1, and Mrs. Will Urquhart of Klrjklbon. His wife, formerly Kezlah Forking, and h’is sons, Luther and Edgar pre­ deceased him'. Ihterment was made in Kirkton Cemetery.